As time went on, eras changed, and the classics withstand steadily withstand the next blows from rapidly emerging directions. Most of them were experimental and sank into oblivion, unable to withstand the competition. The classic remained and occupied a special niche in the stylistic diversity. The conservative in nature direction, did not adjust to the fashion, but survived and retained relevance. Even in the age of technical progress, the classical style is still used in interiors and does not lose ground. Embody its principles in any rooms. The design of the bathroom in a classic style requires a spacious room. This direction is difficult to embody in cramped rooms, while not losing the characteristic charm and elegance. For this reason, the premises of private houses are more suitable than the limited spaces of standard apartments. We'll talk about how to create a classic-style bathroom interior on your own, what nuances you need to pay attention to when designing and what mistakes to avoid.
Features classic style
Design in classic style strictly adheres to tradition. Many design rules have not been revised for centuries and are preserved in their original form. The style originates in classicism - one of the areas of fine art, which revived the ancient canons of beauty. The times of its heyday and so called - the Renaissance. The following features are considered traditional for the classical style in interiors:
- Natural materials in decoration and decoration. The design uses stone (preferably marble), wood, ceramic tile, plaster, precious metals, expensive textiles. Of course, nowadays, the range of “substitutes” from cheap plastic is great, but they are not suitable for strict classics. Otherwise, you get only a parody of style.
- Clear lines and specific compositional center. Traditionally, the style has one “point of reference”, around which the interior plot is twisted. The bath itself serves as the center of the bathroom.
- The abundance of decor. Stucco molding (rosettes, friezes, baguettes), drapery, ornaments on any surfaces and small decorations are considered to be the hallmark of the style, which in all its glory demonstrates its respectability and tender love for luxury.
- Calm, warm colors. In the classic interiors prevail shades of brown. They are combined with red, blue, gold and white.
- The principle of symmetry. If you divide the room in half, you should get a mirror image without taking into account large furniture.
- Antiques as the basis of decoration. As an alternative, use artificially aged things. For bathrooms, this rule applies indirectly, since the room does not imply the availability of full furniture.
If the square allows, then the bathroom is decorated with columns, pilasters and arched vaults.
Classic is suitable for lovers of heavy luxury. If the owners of an apartment or house prefer compromises, then the modern style will be an excellent option. It combines the features of modern trends with classic frames. More simple and easy option will be Provence. In fact, it can be called a rustic classic, which retains its elegance.
Color solutions
As mentioned above, warm tones prevail in classical baths. White color is considered the “favorite” of the direction. It is used in any premises, practically in unlimited quantities. And we are talking not only about sterile white, but also creamy, pearl, ivory. Looks stylish combinations of pastel colors with gray, beige, muted ocher color, olive and nutty shades. In the white bathroom, accents are performed in gold or dark gray. The rooms with dark marble sinks with stains in combination with gilded mirrors and a mixer look originally. In small rooms, the emphasis is on light shades. The perfect combination is the color of coffee with milk in the background and a deep chocolate tone in the decor. Laconic will be a combination of a completely white room with gold accents in the form of stucco and ornate patterns on the perimeter.
Finish
In the classical style, the finish usually contains an ornament on the surface, is supplemented with stucco and is elegant in complexity. When it comes to the bathroom, many materials will have to be abandoned. The reason for this was the aggressive microclimate of the room. Withstand constant changes in temperature and chronically high humidity, many materials simply can not. The tree adored by the classics, even after impregnation with special compounds, will not be able to serve for a long time and will quickly turn into a hotbed of rot and mold. Fabric wallpaper, which gives any room a stylish flavor, also fall under the taboo, as completely unsuitable for a bathroom material. For these reasons, the choice of surfaces for the premises should be approached responsibly, since errors can cost the owners expensive, up to the new repair.
Walls
It is possible to decorate walls in several options:
- To paint. The way is simple, but monochromatic paint is surely complemented by an abundance of decor, which compensates for the “boring” background.
- Plastering For the bathroom use a special, moisture-proof type of finishing material.
- To revet marble. Finishing from a natural stone will cost dearly. It is not recommended to decorate all the walls, as the interior will be too monotonous. Marble finish only accent zones.
- To tile the tile. Ceramic tiles blend perfectly into the classic bathroom. Its surface can be monophonic or have floral patterns. Recommend to combine options in the overall decoration of the walls and in the corner where the bath is located.
- Cover with wood. As mentioned above, this material is rarely used. The exception may be only larch, which makes moisture stronger. Unfortunately, the cost of an array of wood can not be attributed to the budget options, and its replacement (MDF) in classic interiors is not used.
Also, sometimes glued special moisture-proof wallpaper. They are more like a dense oilcloth, the top layer of which is decorated with patterns. This coverage will last long enough.
Floor
The floor in the classic bathroom is tiled. This option combines simplicity and special aesthetics. The tile is durable, strong, will withstand any tests, is not sensitive to household chemicals and is easy to clean. The range of ceramic tiles will allow you to choose the original color and pattern corresponding to the concept of style. Although the classical trend is traditionally cherished, the tile laying technique can be chosen from a variety of modern options. Wood looks great in the decoration of other rooms, but not in the bathroom. Competition tile can make only a self-leveling floor with a luxurious shine glossy surface. The material is expensive, durable and extra strong. At the request of the customer, its surface is decorated with three-dimensional drawings, but within the framework of the classics it will be superfluous.
Ceiling
The ceilings in the bathroom are plastered or painted. They are decorated with stucco around their perimeter, which makes the decoration more refined. However, to abandon modern finishes is still not worth it. Stretch ceiling fits into the concept of style, if its surface is uniform and glossy. Complex plasterboard constructions will also decorate a classic bathroom. The variants look natural when the central chandelier is placed in a decorative “niche”, and the places where the levels change make them stepped with an imitation of the relief of a baguette.
Choice of plumbing
The choice of plumbing depends on the size and type of bathroom:
- Option combined with a bathroom;
- Small room with shower;
- A room with a full bathroom and a washing machine.
In the design project include three main "center" of the room: sink, bath (shower), toilet. All these zones should organically merge into the stylistic decision of the interior and at the same time be located at a certain distance from each other.
Bath
Traditionally in the classical style, oval-shaped baths with slightly higher backs are used. Trendy barrels or rectangular models for this interior will not fit perfectly. Complement the bath with copper or gilded curved legs. They can have an elegant form or be made in the form of sitting lions, tigers, flowers, shells, miniature figurines supporting the “bowl” on their shoulders. If the area of the room allows (more than 12 sq.m.), then the bath is placed in the center. The original decision will allow owners to feel like blue-blooded people, who have at their disposal a truly royal apartment for hygiene. By the way, a stylish addition will be an elegant jug that performs a more decorative function. Also, the bath is decorated with mosaics. Of course for decorating use not pieces of multi-colored glasses. In the course is a modern ceramic tile, which is laid in a mosaic technique.
Sink
A classic sink, like a bathtub, is oval-shaped. Popular “tulips” will not fit into the framework of the style, but the trendy “overhead” bowls look very harmonious. The tabletop is chosen from marble. It will emphasize the high cost of the situation and organically blend into the interior. "Bowl" choose a simple, white. With options from a single piece of stone is better not to experiment. Complete the sink mixer with gold leaf.
In spacious rooms, paired sinks are increasingly available, which allow two people to simultaneously carry out hygienic procedures. Relevant option when they are installed along the wall-demarcation. A decorative barrier separates the bath zone from the rest of the room. In this way, two birds with one stone are killed at once: zoning is performed and it becomes possible to brush your teeth and not interfere with those who wash themselves.
Shower cabin
Do not make mistakes about the compatibility of the shower and the classic direction. It will come to a luxurious interior, if it is decorated itself expensive. The focus is on the walls of the shower. They are placed in a "golden" frame, and the surface is decorated with ornaments. A shower stall is usually used in small rooms, where the location of the bath will make it very difficult to move around the room and will highlight all the disadvantages of the space. In this situation, it takes the role of the main place for the hygienic procedures. Complement the bathroom with a shower stall as an alternative for “quick” washing. In these cases, it is installed in a corner in such a way that this piece of interior is not conspicuous.
Choice of furniture
Even the upholstered furniture can be located in the classic bathroom, which is not allowed by any modern style. This option is embodied in large-scale rooms, where there is room for scope. As a rule, the bathroom is complemented with a full-fledged relaxation area in which sometimes even a fireplace is placed. At first glance it may seem that it is completely inappropriate in rooms of this type, but the combination of two “polar” elements (water and fire) is truly fascinating. The standard furniture set for a classic bathroom includes a dresser, a couple of high chairs, a narrow wardrobe, and hinged shelves of the closed type. There should be no shortage of storage places, as household chemicals and equipment should not be shown off, because the interior does not use high-tech. Leaving from canons of style and installation of hinged dressers is allowed. However, graceful, curved legs will overlap with similar elements of the bath, so do not rush to give them up.
Lighting system
The classic style involves the use of heavy, bulky chandeliers with lamps located on several levels. Bathroom in this case is no exception. Central lighting is located strictly in the middle of the ceiling. It does not matter which of the zones of light falls more. If necessary, its deficit is compensated by local sconces or even floor lamps. Of course be sure to have additional paired sources of light at the mirror and point - inside the shower.
Window decoration
The windows in the bathroom for residents of city apartments are luxury. This room is usually deaf and does not have access to a source of natural light. However, in private homes, the room is often equipped with a window. It is decorated with thin tulle and curtains of heavy fabrics that fall down to the floor in neat folds. During the day they are tied to the sides. If it is necessary to close from the curious glances of neighbors, then dense textiles will not miss a single drop of light.
Use of textiles and accessories
To isolate the bathroom from the toilet and sink using decorative curtains. Of course it is better to opt for oilcloth. Textiles in this particular room is not recommended to apply, but the classic lives by its own laws. The curtains are hung on the windows, and in the spacious rooms the furniture is set up with soft upholstery. With the thought of systematic washing of all fabric surfaces will have to accept. Constant humidity will play a cruel joke with textiles, it will constantly “dampen”. Touching such a surface is not very pleasant. The way out of the situation will be high-quality ventilation and competent zoning, in which the hygiene site will be reliably separated from the rest of the room. As for accessories, they should not be lost against the background of rich finishes and decor. For this reason, the emphasis should be placed not on the quantity, but on the effectiveness of the elements. The tripod tables-stands for jugs of water or pots with houseplants look harmoniously. For mirrors pick up generously decorated frames. One of the free walls is decorated with reproductions of paintings by masters of the Renaissance, arranged in a row. Chandeliers, sconces and floor lamps are decorated with crystal or stucco. As the central characters of the interior picture can be statues of cupids or graceful girls, young men in the nude.
Fresh flowers are considered a mandatory attribute of the classical style. They can be planted in pots or cut in the garden and show off in a vase in the form of a bouquet. Use better roses, daffodils, gladioli and azaleas. Field flowers leave for Provence.
Conclusion
If the design is done correctly, then in the classic bathroom is always nice to be. The interior should not cause any sensation of “museum” luxury. He is calm, strict and elegant. With all this in the decoration is not lost a bit of homely warmth and comfort. Soft, warm colors will allow you to relax, plunge headlong into a specific atmosphere, which is created with the help of a number of unique design techniques. By the way, the classic style is easily combined with other areas and the transition from such a room to the modernist hallway will not cause discomfort. Bathroom design plays an important role in a person's life, because it is here that he finally wakes up from sleep in the morning and washes away fatigue after a working day in the evening. The room should have to relax in a warm bubble bath after a week of work with light music. Classic style is considered an ideal option for owners who have a delicate taste and a heightened "sense of beauty."
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