The style originated at the end of the 17th century in Italy and gradually spread throughout Europe. For we althy people it has become a matter of prestige to decorate their rooms in the Baroque style. Over time, more and more decorative elements appeared, the decoration gradually became more complicated, but the prestige of this style remained unchanged. Interest in the Baroque is returning again. A rich and artsy style with pompous decor cannot always be fully recreated in a city apartment, but lovers of old interiors will like many elements. This article is about baroque room design with photos and descriptions.
Distinguishing Features
Theatrical and pompous style. Its main feature is ornate patterns that adorn all household appliances: furniture, mirrors, accessories, dishes. The decoration uses moldings, stucco decoration with curls.
Stylecharacterized by symmetry in all details, an abundance of textures, heavy expensive textiles. Baroque can not be confused with other styles, it can be recognized in any form. The style design always contains expensive materials and furniture, valuable pieces of art. The rooms are decorated with stucco sculptures and mirrors.
The style is a little heavy due to the large number of bulky and heavy items. It is advisable to create it in spacious rooms. Large country houses are considered ideal.
The photo shows a baroque room.
Colours
The main color in the Baroque style is white. Along with it, light pastel colors are used: peach, cream, milky, ivory. It is obligatory to intersperse gilding, it is used in ornaments, stucco patterns, decor. So that the interior of a baroque room is not boring and monotonous, color contrasts are used. For furniture or textiles, you can take rich colors: burgundy, emerald green, terracotta, brown. If a dark tone is taken as the base, then white furniture or bright gold textiles can revive the room.
Gender
In advance of the renovation of the baroque room, the flooring is selected. Once upon a time in the old days in the palaces the floor was made of granite or marble. Now natural stone is not recommended, it makes the interior heavier. It is better to use marbled porcelain tiles or decorative finishing stone. You can decorate the floor panel of mosaic tiles. Fora more traditional option is a parquet board.
Ceilings
The baroque interior often has a one-color ceiling. The plain surface is decorated with paintings, gilding, moldings, stucco cornices, frescoes. There is always a large and expensive chandelier in the center. In the design, you can combine different decorative elements. The middle part of the ceiling is decorated with a stucco composition with a golden frame, and angel figures can be placed in the corners. In decorating the ceiling, symmetry must be observed, every detail must fit into the overall idea. Do not be zealous with the decor, otherwise the room will look not luxurious, but tasteless.
Walls
The style does not imply smooth and empty walls, as well as a uniform coating throughout the room. Baroque is distinguished by the alternation of sections with different finishes on the same wall. Part of it can be covered with wallpaper, the other is decorated with stucco or mirrors.
The walls of the baroque room are characterized by the use of Venetian marbled plaster, moldings, tapestries, frescoes. The room is decorated with intricately shaped mirrors and paintings.
If the walls are covered with wallpaper, then textile, embossed with ornaments or monograms, silk-screen printing.
Lighting
The main sign of Baroque is a multi-tiered crystal chandelier. Massive, with numerous small details, it creates a feeling of a palace setting. On the fireplace, you can put lamps in the form of candlesticks or real crystal products with candles.
Bright light is not recommended,much better if there are subdued lighting or even a slight twilight. Table lamps with multi-colored lampshades. It is desirable that they be of a classical form. You can put high floor lamps in the form of candelabra. Mirrors, which are indispensable in the interior of a baroque room, reflect light and thereby visually expand the space. For mirrors, massive frames with gilding or a mythical plot are chosen.
Furniture
Ideally, furniture should be chosen from precious woods (walnut, mahogany) or at least use inserts from it. Finished with gilding and bronze. Upholstery only from expensive fabrics: velvet, silk, brocade, satin.
The backs of the sofas are high and figured with carvings and gilding. Sofa cushions in printed fabric, embellished with hand embroidery and gilding. Tables and chairs have figured legs, tabletops with mosaics. The bed is necessarily large with a canopy.
A stylized marble or granite fireplace is a must-have design element for a baroque room.
Textiles and accessories
The style is characterized by an abundance of textiles. Expensive textured fabrics are used: jacquard, velvet, brocade, printed silk. Synthetic and cotton fabrics do not exist here.
Curtains are heavy, hanging down to the floor. The use of various decorative elements is characteristic: brushes, tiebacks, bows, brooches. The material of the curtains should be in harmony with the decoration of the walls. The interior contains tablecloths with tassels, bedspreads, sofa cushions, canopies overbed.
Interior accessories should be chosen especially carefully. Each piece of decor has its place, the house should not be like an antique shop. There are painted porcelain vases and dishes, figurines made of bronze, silver, and ceramics. You can use vintage boxes and watches, candlesticks, paintings in gilded frames and fresh flowers in designer vases.
Living room
To create a luxurious interior of a living room in the Baroque style, expensive branded furniture is purchased. Sofas and armchairs on curved legs, carved backs and armrests. High quality upholstery fabric, printed, with lace or floral arrangements.
Gold color is a must in wall decoration and decor. The abundance of gilded objects emphasizes the high status of the owners of the house. For wall decoration, Venetian plaster or fabric wallpaper with a complex pattern or ornaments is suitable. White, emerald, sapphire shades with gilding predominate.
The walls are decorated with decorative stucco or bas-reliefs. The ceiling should match the color of the walls. In the Baroque style, sometimes ornaments and patterns move from the ceiling to the walls, continuing the general plot or idea. Parquet is ideal for flooring. The glossy surface of the parquet enhances the sheen of gold-plated objects and upholstery.
To decorate the living room, large sculptures, large floor vases and mirrors, paintings in a large frame are placed. Heavy curtains with drapery, lambrequins, and tassels are hung on the windows.
Bedroom
For those whowants to wake up every morning in a royal bedroom, baroque fits like no other style. It makes sense to create such an interior only in a spacious bedroom. The very idea and main decoration of the Baroque bedroom is a chic large bed. Preference is given to furniture with a beautiful carved back on high curly legs. An obligatory element of the bedroom is a canopy.
A dressing table and a pouffe next to it are present in all Baroque bedroom interiors. Also here you need a wardrobe for things, a bedside table, a mirror. It is better if they are carved in order to maintain the overall design.
For wall decoration in the bedroom choose textile wallpaper, you can take a dark shade. Then the gilded furniture against the walls will look especially impressive.
Even the bedroom does not choose light wallpaper. Curtains should be heavy, decorated with draperies. Expensive fabrics are chosen for them: velvet, brocade, satin. Colors used: red, gold, hazelnut, coffee, chocolate.
Kitchen
Textile wallpapers are not suitable for kitchen decoration due to their impracticality. It is best to opt for decorative plaster or wall paint. For the floor, instead of parquet, cladding made of ceramic or marble tiles is suitable. A successful color combination of white or milky with gold will not only add elegance to the interior, but will also be quite practical.
Kitchen furniture is also chosen from wood. For this room, furnishings made of beech, oak, ash, chestnut, cherry are suitable. As a decor, it is torngilding, decorate with wood carvings or use gilded fittings. Chairs should have expensive upholstery.
Modern household appliances do not harmonize with the general Baroque style, so they are hidden in kitchen cabinets. A large round table with a marble top can become the main detail of a Baroque kitchen.
Accessories for this room must be chosen especially carefully, extra items in the kitchen will only interfere. Here on the walls you can place small paintings in a gilded frame or a clock with a pendulum. Place candelabra with candles or a table service with a gilded edging on the table. Even here, the atmosphere of luxury and splendor should be felt.
Children's
Designing a children's room in the Baroque style requires a lot of effort and financial investment. In order not to deviate from pomposity, it is necessary to create not a sham, but a truly luxurious interior for princesses.
The baroque interior should be created in a large spacious bedroom. In the design, use no more than three colors or combine them with each other. Green and gold, pink and ashy, brown and turquoise harmonize well.
Furniture for a children's room in the Baroque style is selected only from natural materials. All wooden products are varnished and decorated with carvings or gilding.
On the walls there is an expensive finish of their pink, beige, blue material. Eco-friendly curtains made of velvet or satin are on the windows. Embroidered paintings in a gilded frame are used as decor.
The photo shows a children's room inbaroque style for girls.
Bathroom
In the era when the Baroque style was born, there were no bathrooms in the apartment. Therefore, there are no strict rules for the design of this room.
The absence of strict norms makes it possible to experiment with baroque bathroom design, but do not forget about pomposity in design. The bathroom should still look rich and spectacular. Also, do not forget about the current hygiene requirements, because this room has its own specifics.
The best option for decorating the walls of a baroque bathroom is ceramic tiles. The latest technology allows you to create real masterpieces today. Marble tiles, ceramic tiles with metal edging, bas-reliefs, as well as products with various textures.
Hallway
In a city apartment, the hallway is not decorated in the Baroque style, because it requires a lot of space and expensive accessories. This style is suitable for large hallways in private homes.
To create this exquisite interior, natural wood, marble tiles, stone mosaic flooring are used. Stucco decoration or frescoes are suitable for the ceiling. White, milky colors are used in the design of the walls. They should be in perfect harmony with the finish of the floor and ceiling.
There is not enough daylight in the hallway, so artificial lights are used. Suitable ready-made lanterns in the form of candles. Also, small crystal chandeliers, gilded sconces,exquisite floor lamps with carved legs.
The mirror is an important part of the Baroque style. In the hallway, you can place several mirrors of various sizes in a beautiful gilded or wooden frame.
Complement the style with handmade wool rugs with a classic pattern. Among the accessories for the baroque hallway there is a wide variety. Carved hangers, stands for umbrellas, beliefs, canes, gilded clocks, bouquets of lush flowers in expensive vases - all this will emphasize the refined interior style.
