Classic furniture: The path from a mansion to an apartment
Through the centuries, classic furniture such as wardrobes, armchairs, sofas, and dressers have retained their appearance and main features.
08/06/2021
Traditional style furniture is
easily recognizable by its appearance. Through
the centuries, wardrobes, armchairs, sofas, and
dressers have retained their appearance and main
features.
Initially, the traditional
style furniture was created for rich interiors.
Chairs and benches were covered with natural
upholstery and set on wooden frames; the
dressers had mirrors in original frames.
Modern traditional furniture continues the best
traditions of the 19th - 20th century. For
pieces of furniture such as cabinets, chests of
drawers, kitchen sets, manufacturers usually go
for natural wood. Now, solid wood furniture is
valued because it is environmentally friendly,
durable and only gets better from year to year.
If you too love this style, remember that it is
not necessary to strive for palace luxury, you
can easily set up a laconic traditional
interior.
Traditional style usually goes
for natural fabrics, such as silk, satin,
velvet. In modern traditional pieces, one can
discover bright monochromatic furniture
upholstery. It creates an accent, highlights the
piece of, and makes it the main element.
Capitonné or carriage coupler looks spectacular
on sofas and beds. It represents a technique of
recessing the buttons into the depths of the
upholstery, forming rhombuses or squares on the
surface. This method was invented in the 18th
century for the interior decoration of
carriages. Now, it is an element of decorative
trim, which is used when upholstering sofas,
banquets, armchairs, and headboards.
Traditionalism replaced the pompous and “too
much” classicism. The furniture has acquired
straight lines, clear silhouettes. If you wish
to set up a traditional interior your goal is
traditional furniture with round and oval backs,
curved armrests, carved and textured lines. If
desired, you can get a more restrained
traditional interior. Then, you should choose
monochromatic furniture, with a straight
silhouette and minimal decor.
The
traditional style cannot be called prim, it
allows a variation of stucco molding, expensive
and luxurious baguettes, moldings, columns with
capitals. As for the traditional upholstered
furniture, it usually displays rosettes and
brushes in its decor.
But which room is
more rational to be set up as an interior with
traditional furniture? The style, although
strict, is quite universal, and it is suitable
for all rooms without exception.
Traditional style living room furniture can be
purchased as a set. This will finally solve the
problem concerning the selection and combination
of individual elements. Usually, it contains a
chest of drawers, a pair of showcases, some
sofas or armchairs. All this is suitable for
spacious living rooms, where the traditional
furniture will form a special atmosphere.
Regardless of the shape of the room, it is
recommended to arrange furniture symmetrically.
This will further emphasize the beauty of this
harmonious and rational style. If the room is
small, the sofas should be replaced with
armchairs, while the only condition remains the
symmetrical arrangement. The upholstery can be
different, but overall fit each other, so the
chairs look like a harmonious set.
The
main lighting of this room should be a central
chandelier. It should contain glass, crystal,
and twisted elements. Horn lamps with shades and
modern spotlights also fit into the traditional
interior. Additional light sources might be
candelabra or floor lamps.
The
traditional-style furniture in a kitchen usually
implies solid wood dining room furniture, chairs
with upholstery on the seats and backs. A trace
of the traditional style is also visible in the
facades. They should be made of light or natural
shades, with patina, symmetrical milling, radius
corner facades, glass inserts. Remember that
natural wood does not like high
humidity and temperature extremes, so
classic-style kitchen furniture requires special
care.
The interior of a bedroom in a
traditional style will consist of several pieces
of furniture: a wardrobe, a bed, a dressing
table, a banquet or ottoman, and some bedside
tables.
If there is an opportunity to
purchase everything as a set - you are a lucky
customer! Right after the purchase, be sure
you’ll feel the wholesome atmosphere of
relaxation, the shades of natural wood, and
little details soothing you after a long day.
A separate library-study in a classic
style is a delight. Strict bookcases placed
along the walls make it convenient to access
your collection of books. The luxury and spirit
of the 19th century is felt in every centimeter
of the polished massive frame. The combination
of wood, glass, and book spines looks
harmonious. In the center or by the window,
there is a reading area or work desk.
Comfortable armchairs and a round table on
carved legs will set up a perfect reading space
for your favorite book. A soft light will wrap
you in warmth on a winter evening while you go
through the palpitating story of a classic hero.
Nowadays, a traditional interior in its
classic form is a rare phenomenon. This is due
to the high cost of furniture in the traditional
style, the peculiarity of the room setups (small
areas or low ceilings). Modern furniture
attracts clients with its convenience and
thought-out practicality. That’s why many
designers have come up with a combination of
different styles for one room.
In order
for the interior to be harmonious, one style
should prevail and be the main one. The
furniture should be the element to complement
and emphasize the room’s advantages. To achieve
all these goals, traditional style furniture is
the way!
It does not age, it is a symbol
of respectability, taste, and wealth. Now, it
even fits new buildings with panoramic windows
as well as country cottages and classic homes.
Moreover, the
Homey Design Store catalog offers a
large selection of traditional models and
materials: from budget to luxury pieces that
will perfectly fit your home!