How to nail classic interior design
Classic or ‘Timeless’ interior design style is a mix of modern and traditional design. Originating from European culture, classic interiors generally showcase symmetry and structured layouts of furniture. Well made furniture in place of mass produced is common along with simplicity in decorative aspects.
Read more below on how to nail classic interior design.
Symmetry & Focal Points
Classic interiors generally include a focal point, like a fireplace or set of French doors. The furniture is made from quality materials and is placed with symmetry. Imagine a fireplace in the centre of the lounge room with a sofa either side mirroring each other and a coffee table in the middle. Providing you have enough room, you could then place two of the same armchair side by side, in between the sofas. If you don’t have a focal point, start at the centre of the room and work your way outwards.
Colours & Decor
Start with larger pieces first. Once your furniture is in, hang your artwork and mirrors. Again, symmetry works best in classic interiors. Placing two portrait style artworks above a buffet with a large mirror above the fireplace would work perfectly. Next, consider your smaller pieces like vases and cushions. If your furniture is a more neutral colour palette, use colours inspired by nature such as blue and green in deeper, more muted tones, for your soft furnishings (no fluro colours in this setting). Subtle patterns and textures work well here too.
In terms of whites, an off white or cream is a more traditional approach, whereas a crisp, bright white will give a ‘new’ modern look. Both variations can work in creating a timeless interior. It just depends on what end of the scale you prefer and how these shades of white work with your colour palette.
Now, you don’t have to do all of this to create a classic interior, however, the more points you take on board, the more timeless your home will be.
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