The name, translated as “modern”, suits this trend perfectly. Modernism is dynamic, which is why it is chosen for decorating premises for a wide variety of purposes. There is no consensus on what the design of a modern living room should look like, as well as clear requirements for design. The article will tell you about the basic principles of organizing space in the Art Nouveau style, and will guide you in the choice of materials, furniture and accessories.
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Modern historical
Art Nouveau as an interior style arose and spread at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, becoming a replacement for established classical styles, overly luxurious, perfectly linear and symmetrical. Classic Art Nouveau (its second name is Art Nouveau) retained the classic craving for luxury, but replaced the approach to design.
Today, a living room in the classical modern style is rare and is perceived as a work of art; This leads to some disappointing conclusions:
- Recreating the atmosphere of a hundred years ago is quite difficult; it will take a lot of time and effort.
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- It will require the work of a whole team: not only the designer, but also the artist and designer.
- The budget will cost a pretty penny - you won’t find suitable quality cladding materials, furniture and decorative details in regular stores; everything will have to be ordered.
- You can decorate in this way only a room with high ceilings and large windows, a non-standard layout, large in area, for example, in a country house, a spacious apartment or studio.
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Decor, accessories
The walls are decorated with decorative plates, framed paintings, oddly shaped mirrors or simple rectangular ones in black and brown frames. All accessories are selected large, bright, ornate in shape and texture. Elements made of stone, bronze, silver, gilded, and forged elements are welcome. Stained glass paintings, shades of floor lamps, partial decoration of the ceiling with stained glass add a special flavor to the room. Living green plants in ceramic flowerpots are beautifully placed on the windows; forged or wooden holders for flower pots and decorative flowerpots are also attached to the walls. Fish figurines, clay bird whistles, huge sea shells, wooden carved boxes, African ivory figurines, small pictures or family photos in dark frames with elements of a “noble patina” are randomly placed on the shelves.
Among the paintings of the style, sculptures are suitable for the living room, as well as reproductions of famous paintings by modernist artists - Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha, Eugene Grasset, Paul Philippe, Mikhail Vrubel, Edvard Munch, etc.
Peculiarities
Although there are no strict canons, there are features by which the style is unmistakably recognizable. This is an Art Nouveau interior if the following details are present in the furnishings and decor:
- A spacious room, necessarily high ceilings and the largest possible windows, possibly arched. Stairs in two-story houses are not just an architectural detail, but a full-fledged element of the interior with wide steps and openwork decor.
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- Art Nouveau finds its inspiration in nature, hence its craving for smooth, soft lines, lack of symmetry and avoidance of sharp corners and clear contours.
- A recognizable feature is plant and floral motifs; images of animals are less common. Ornaments of flowers and leaves are inherent in all interior elements; forged chandeliers and sconces in the shape of flowers look especially elegant.
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- The predominance of natural materials in decoration. There is especially a lot of wood with its natural texture and shape. Wooden surfaces with preserved natural texture are preferred.
- An abundance of glass in the decor. All kinds of partitions, cabinets, floor lamps decorated with glass, mosaics and stained glass are welcome.
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- Not much textiles. The furniture upholstery is carefully selected to match the style of the room, and the curtains are simple models with light drapery; Sometimes preference is given to Roman blinds.
The characteristic color palette is based on natural, slightly muted, “ashy” shades. The predominant shades include the following:
- Brown with all shades of natural wood.
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- Shades of gray (pearl, silver, wet asphalt).
- Shades of beige (cream, coffee, sand, ivory).
- Pastels (peach, lavender, mint).
- With the help of bright, rich and rich tones they create accents.
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See also: Catalog of house projects in the Art Nouveau style
Photo gallery: luxurious living rooms in a modern style
Due to the glossy surface of the ceiling, the height of the room visually increases
Brown furniture parts match the tone of the flooring. The glossy parquet flooring expands the space of the room.
Dark tiles on the floor emphasize the whiteness of the furniture upholstery
The decor uses both open shelves and white and gray cabinets
Active red emphasizes the whiteness of decorative elements
To illuminate the room, spotlights and a chandelier with crystal pendants are used.
Living plants in floor pots are an additional color accent
The gloss of blue furniture surfaces contrasts with black elements
Both open shelves and matte surfaces were used for wall decoration.
The gray color of the walls is complemented by curtains to match the floor covering
Modern today
Unlike classical trends, modernity turned out to be capable of change, thanks to which it has not lost its popularity in the modern world, prone to simplification. Thanks to the amazing flexibility of design, luxury in the Art Nouveau style is possible in an ordinary average apartment. It’s nice that today there are three ways to decorate a room in the Art Nouveau style:
- Reproduction of the classic version. To recreate the original interior, it is important not only to have a sufficient number of square meters, but also to have the knowledge to accurately reproduce the details.
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- Decorative imitation. The basic design elements are reproduced, but the requirement for precision of details and naturalness of materials is not so strict.
- Design with a touch of modernity. The atmosphere of style is felt thanks to the color scheme and a couple of characteristic accents and accessories with stylized natural motifs. Suitable for eclectic interiors.
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By today, design in the Art Nouveau style has acquired its own characteristics. Owners of modest-sized living rooms can take note of the following design techniques:
- In order to visually expand the space, it is recommended to choose a light palette. Bright and saturated colors are used in doses.
- The use of artificial materials in the decoration of walls and floors is allowed, the main thing is that the imitation is of high quality and reliable. If several materials are used for zoning, the result should look organic.
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- Today eclecticism is in fashion, and its techniques are successfully applied in such a complex style as modern. It is proposed to mix pieces of furniture from different sets and similar styles, including contemporary (modern) and art deco. A combination of modern and antique accessories is allowed.
- The natural style is most easily emphasized by using wallpaper and textiles with characteristic plant prints.
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Flooring
Parquet and laminate floors (similar to wood), which do not draw special attention to themselves, are well suited to modernity. In recent years, linoleum with natural stone has also begun to gain popularity.
The main principle remains maximum matching of the color of the selected material with the furniture and decor. Comfort will also be added by a plain carpet in a certain area, having a tone slightly lighter than the main shades.
Finishing
It is not customary to highlight the walls in a modern living room or make them particularly noticeable. For their cladding, wood is used in the form of wooden panels. In the combined kitchen and living room in the Art Nouveau style, you can construct an arch from wood. In addition to wood, wallpaper is used to decorate the walls. Some manufacturers offer models with designs made in the Art Nouveau style, including handmade prints.
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Often the walls are painted, with one wall being used as an accent wall. The main tone is white, light gray or beige, the accent is made bright: olive, turquoise, crimson. With this design, you can easily change the mood of the living room by repainting the accent wall every few years.
A lot of attention is paid to the design of the ceiling - it should attract attention. The easiest and most cost-effective way is to install a white suspended ceiling with the simplest possible lighting. If desired, the ceiling can be decorated with wooden beams or stucco. Painting or stained glass technology is also suitable for finishing.
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A coffered ceiling made from wood, plasterboard or polyurethane will look stylish. The design of the ceiling is carried out in a general theme, with smooth geometry and floral patterns.
Despite the modern interior's desire for luxury, the floors are not very diverse. Most often, parquet boards are chosen for the floor, and installation is done in a herringbone pattern or in squares. Some companies offer decorative types of parquet with elegant floral patterns.
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Parquet can be replaced with high-quality laminate, but it is not advisable to use ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware - strict geometric shapes do not fit with the philosophy of style. Light colors are preferred; rich red-brown and reddish shades are rarely used.
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Interior color
The main colors of this interior are gray, white, beige. Separate contrasting tones here will be green, black, chocolate, pink, yellow-orange, red-scarlet. The most popular combinations:
- burgundy with pearl blue;
- bright lilac with turquoise;
- beige-brown with coffee;
- thistle with chamois;
- silver gray with khaki;
- moderate orange with black-purple;
- tea green with terracotta;
- light pink with deep purple;
- asphalt gray with cream;
- brick brown with snow white;
- yellow-pink with plum;
- linen with bluish-black;
- ghostly white with fir green;
- pearlescent with pastel orange;
- dandelion with mahogany.
It is not recommended to use more than three colors in the interior of one room; the main color is usually chosen light and occupies 60-65% of the total space.
Furniture and lighting
When choosing furniture, they rely on their own taste; Both intricately shaped objects and simple models with clear lines are suitable. In any case, furniture should be stylized and functional. Living room furniture in the Art Nouveau style is recognizable by its smooth lines and the following components:
- It’s good if chairs, armchairs and tables have carved legs and backs that resemble tree branches. Chairs with forged legs and backs will have an original look.
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- The main material is wood, especially solid wood, with glass decorative elements. Metal is an optional, but interesting and stylish addition.
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- A combination of glass and metal is often found. A classic example is a coffee table with a glass top, a popular attribute in many living rooms.
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- Modern interiors widely use modular designs, as well as upholstered furniture in a modern European style, with practical upholstery made of eco-leather, mixed textiles or synthetic velor.
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Lighting is subject to practical and decorative requirements. The interior of a living room in the Art Nouveau style widely uses lamps, sconces and floor lamps of non-standard shape, with smooth shapes and stained glass inserts. Lighting fixtures have wood, metal and porcelain elements, and shades often resemble flower buds. A massive central chandelier would be appropriate as an independent decoration.
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Ceiling
Multi-level structures are appropriate in modern premises. If this option is used to decorate the living room, then it becomes the main highlight of the interior.
You can choose a simple type of decoration for the ceiling space that will not attract much attention.
Decorative elements
The main, natural theme of Art Nouveau is certainly present in all decorative elements, from decorative cabinet handles to furniture upholstery. When choosing decorative elements, the following ideas are used:
- The main subject of decoration, paintings, panels and textiles is a flower, an incoming wave, a peacock feather and dragonfly wings.
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- The tone of velvet, velor or jacquard is treated with extreme care. The color should not be pure, but shaded, composite: mustard, not ocher, turquoise, not blue, ivory, not white.
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- Accessories made of crystal (less often porcelain or glass) are welcome, including lighting fixtures, vases and dishes.
- Metal looks impressive when decorating a fireplace, stairs and railings.
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- One of the recognizable details is the stained glass. As a spectacular decorative insert, it is found on the glass lampshade of a chandelier or table lamp, on furniture facades and doors.
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- Bronze items will complement the decor: clocks, candlesticks, figurines, dishes, as well as decorative silk pillows with embroidery.
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Lighting
Correctly selected lighting in the living room should emphasize the stylistic integrity of the interior. Lamps are chosen based on two factors: functional, to illuminate a certain area, and decorative - the lamp or chandelier itself, depending on the design and material, is a decorative item.
Together with a chandelier, spotlights and LED lighting are used to illuminate the living room.
As a rule, for the living room they select:
- a large chandelier with dim light;
- matte cylindrical shades;
- colored glass lamps;
- forged lamps with a floral motif.
In one living room, a large chandelier, wall sconces, floor lamps, spotlights and LED strips can be used.
The chandelier in this case is more of a decorative item than a lighting fixture
As a rule, three light sources are used simultaneously, located at different levels.
