A kitchen in the neoclassical style combines the elegance and rigor of lines inherent in classics with the practicality and convenience necessary in modern life. Why has pomp in the interior lost its relevance even among those who can afford palace luxury and rich decoration? To understand this, we suggest taking a closer look at this design direction.
What is neoclassicism?
Neoclassicism cannot be considered an independent style, since this direction is based on a mixture of modern and classical elements. Thanks to such eclecticism, it became possible to adapt certain features of traditional interiors to the realities of even small kitchens.
Types of directions
Modern classics can become a replica of various classical movements, simplifying them and adapting them to modern realities. Let's see how such an interpretation can look using the example of specific interiors.
English neoclassical
English classics are distinguished by a bright design and an active color scheme using red, blue, and emerald. The recognizable pattern, which is the hallmark of the English classic, is a large checkered pattern. But this is not the only print that you can afford in such an interior. The combination of different, seemingly incompatible patterns, an abundance of textiles and furniture form its basis. In a modern interpretation, you need to reduce the degree of traditional clutter by letting a little more light and air into the interior.
French
The French do not accept feigned luxury and excesses, so their classics were initially distinguished by maximum simplicity, large space and a sense of proportion. The ideal conditions for creating French classics are high ceilings and large windows. Stucco molding, snow-white colors, bohemian and rare decor are the characteristic features of this trend.
Ascetic interiors in a cold white color scheme do not cause rejection, but give a feeling of lightness and freedom.
See also: 107 of the most beautiful kitchen interiors in the Provence style.
American
The essential elements of an American-style kitchen are a spacious room, an open plan, an island kitchen with a breakfast bar, and a separate pantry.
Lighting
in the interior of a neoclassical kitchen
Lighting in the kitchen follows the same pattern as in any other room. The design project of a one-room, two-room or three-room apartment includes three types of lighting:
General light
It is used when you need to clean the kitchen or receive guests.
Local
Suitable for organizing a cozy atmosphere in the evening. Local light can also be used to illuminate certain areas of the kitchen or illuminate the work surface.
Decorative
Necessary to emphasize the beauty of the chosen interior design of the apartment.
Lighting plans are developed by experienced studio designers in Moscow, who are ready to offer the client several options for placing lamps.
Characteristic colors
The main color scheme of modern classics is neutral, calm, muted. The following colors and shades can be an ideal base:
- beige;
- white and milky;
- light gray;
- ivory shade.
- shade of coffee with milk;
- ocher, honey and sand shades;
Most often, neoclassical interiors are decorated in a monochrome color scheme, without sharp, contrasting transitions, but in rare cases there are bright color accents.
For example, curtains or the soft upholstery of kitchen chairs can stand out as a bright spot.
If you're not afraid to experiment with the balance of dark and light shades, you can add more dark tones. The interior will take on a more expensive and austere look. This technique can be used in an English style replica.
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Festive table decoration options
Festive table decoration in a neoclassical style, most often, involves the absence of a tablecloth, because it will hide the beautiful “marbled” tabletop. Fabric napkins for dishes are the maximum amount of textiles that can be used here. Tall candles in candlesticks are almost universally used. Gold details in the design and floral arrangements in the center of the table are welcome.
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The dishes can be monochrome, white or in an alternative accent color. For example, in a beautiful shade of burgundy or fuchsia.
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The beautiful texture of wood should also not be hidden behind a tablecloth. You can lay a fabric runner in the center of the table and place transparent glass candlesticks and vessels of interesting configurations on it in a chaotic manner, inside of which are lush bouquets of white hydrangeas. Under the dishes, copper round coasters and fabric napkins to match the runner and upholstery of the chairs will look beautiful.
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As for the New Year's decoration of the festive table, here you can also use a fabric path embroidered with snowflakes, place on it festive silver and gold fir branches, in the center of which there are laconic transparent candlesticks, as well as small Christmas tree balls in silver and gold. It is better to maintain these colors in the service so that overall everything looks as harmonious as possible.
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Design Features
Neoclassicism left only the best features of the traditional style. They can be recognized in the design of finishing materials, furniture, individual decorative items, patterns and colors. In general, it is important to adhere to the general design principles:
- a bright, preferably spacious, open-plan room;
- symmetry in design;
- moderate decor;
- high-quality finishing and furniture, without the use of plastic. Despite all the democracy, neoclassicism does not accept cheap substitutes for natural materials.
Finishing floors, walls and ceilings
The walls in neoclassical style are decorated with decorative plaster or covered with wallpaper. Depending on the budget allocated for repairs, plaster can be either the simplest, imitating the texture of fabric (there are many free master classes on the Internet on how to apply it yourself and create a simple pattern), or complex, with shimmers of light and a glow effect.
In the decoration and decoration of walls, you can use moldings made of wood, plastic or polyurethane foam, painted in the color of the walls. Such a detail, when mounted in a certain way, not only decorates the room, but also corrects its shortcomings: it will add volume to the room or visually raise low ceilings.
Wallpaper can be plain, paintable, or with an unobtrusive pattern in a classic theme:
- vegetable;
- Damascus;
- meander, etc.
Curtains and decor
Fabric curtains are an indispensable element of the kitchen space. To decorate a window opening, plain curtains made of semi-gloss silk are often chosen. Neoclassical style curtains harmonize in color with the overall interior design. The canvases have a simple design without elaborate decor, lambrequins and flashy ornaments.
The photo shows a window decorated with Roman blinds made of translucent fabric.
The furnishings are decorated with practical, high-quality and at the same time luxurious accessories. The table can be decorated with a linen tablecloth, and open shelves can be complemented with painted dishes, colored glass decanters and sophisticated glasses.
In the neoclassical style dining area, paintings with still lifes, porcelain figurines or vases with fresh flowers will look great.
Small kitchen in neoclassical style
Even a small area will not stop true connoisseurs of the classics. The new interpretation allows you to adapt the traditional style to any square. In order for the interior to turn out harmonious, the only important thing is to understand: what to add more - classics or modernity?
The smaller the kitchen, the more ascetic the decor should be: less decor and pomp, more light and light shades.
Furniture
Neoclassicism welcomes both laconic kitchen sets and those decorated with moldings and gilding. Lathing and glass inserts are appropriate - the main thing is that the interior remains harmonious and not overloaded with details. As a lightweight style option, a simple, no-frills model is suitable.
The photo shows a light kitchen set and a dining area with chairs with blue fabric upholstery.
The working surface and countertops are made of natural or artificial stone. A wooden or glass dining table will fit perfectly into the decor. Chairs often have curved backs, graceful legs and are distinguished by smooth outlines. Soft armchairs and a sofa are complemented by upholstery made of velvet, velor, silk fabric, leather or short-haired fur.
Kitchen-living room in neoclassical style
The combined kitchen-living room space is ideal for creating an elegant, spacious and respectable interior. Here neoclassicism will fully reveal its best features.
