Design of a modern kitchen in a classic style

“Classicus”, translated as “classic”, means ideal, standard. Classic in the interior involves the use of sophisticated, regular, elegant forms, symmetrical lines, noble monophonic colors. Style will add aristocracy and sophistication to the room.

On the one hand, a kitchen in a classic style always looks fashionable, it is cozy and functional, easily adapts to the necessary stylistic changes

On the other hand, “playing classics” is quite difficult, especially in a small area or on a budget

Due to its practicality, thoughtfulness - the classic is perfect for both large rooms and very tiny ones. Not out of fashion, this style of interior will allow for a long period to refuse repair.

Classic style basics

The design of the kitchen in the classical style involves the observance of several principles:

1. The use of expensive, natural materials - stone, wood, textiles. The use of plastic, synthetic elements is not allowed, except when they successfully mimic natural.
2. The color scheme of the room should consist of calm, natural, muted, but not necessarily pastel shades. For small rooms, light colors are best suited - cream, beige, light brown, coffee. Boldly design rooms with a large area in deep burgundy, terracotta, chocolate, dark brown, black colors.
   

   The basic shades must be natural, that is, as they are found in nature

3. Lighting must be soft and even. Preference should be given to natural tones. The emphasis should be on the main source - a pendant chandelier.
4. Furniture facades are of particular importance in the classical style. They can be frame, whole. Made of oak, cedar, cherries. They are coated with varnish or enamel. A distinctive feature - smooth, rounded edges, bends, contour pattern.
   

   Kitchen furniture can be elegant or strict, but in any case it should have paneled facades

5. Correct symmetrical forms, proportions - are a particularly important element of this interior. The headset is usually placed in a direct linear or angular manner. There should not be excessive coldness and severity.
6. The ceiling should be designed in the same style with the rest of the interior. The main color, mainly, choose white, beige. Stucco moldings, decorative sockets for lamps, relief ornaments may be present. It is worth noting that in a small room an excessive amount of decor will be inappropriate, visually reducing the space. The choice is in favor of a matte white ceiling. Can use outboard. In a spacious kitchen, on the contrary, additional elements will bring warmth, comfort.
7. It is desirable to finish the floor in this concept with parquet, laminate, tiles. Walls - discreet wallpaper, tiled.

As a flooring, a tile or board is suitable

Even in a very small kitchen, a “classic” would be appropriate. The main rule is to achieve maximum comfort and ergonomics.

In a small room, use light shades for the background - white, cream, beige or light gray

Do not clutter a small area with a huge amount of decorative elements.Choose beige, cream shades, they will add light and visually expand the space. Heavy curtains are best replaced with weightless curtains.

For the interior of a classic kitchen, it’s safest to use 2-3 shades as the main

Classical-style kitchens are often made angular. Thanks to this, the entire usable area is involved, which adds convenience for storage and spaciousness. As an additional element with a sufficiently large area, bar counters are used.

Choosing furniture for a classic kitchen

The set is located linearly along one wall, or by the principle of the letters "P", "G".
If the kitchen serves as a dining room - the central place in it is the dining table. It should be made of natural wood. The most popular forms are the circle and oval. Square and rectangular tables should be with smooth, rounded corners.

Furniture for the classical style is almost always a natural tree, in extreme cases - a very high-quality imitation

Wooden dining table - the heart of the classic dining room

Seating perform exclusively chairs. Benches and stools fit worse into this concept.

Household appliances are recommended to be built into the headset. If this is not possible - choose a simple, discreet design, clear shapes.

The classic design harmoniously looks retro appliances

The color of the tree in the classic style must be natural. Neutral pastel colors can be diluted with noble ocher, carmine, burgundy, dark blue and chocolate.

The pronounced texture of expensive varnished wood is an excellent choice for a classic interior

Remember that light shades increase the space, facilitate the heavy elements of the interior. They are universal, combine quite easily. The basis should be taken no more than 3 colors and complement them with darker splashes. It is preferable to use accessories made of brushed, aged metal. Shiny chrome here would be inappropriate.

Consider the interior of classic kitchens, made in several basic colors.

White kitchen - refined and sophisticated, universal option. Ideal for people who want to make a small room in classic style. Add her light and space. Facilitates excessive conservatism in the interior. The facades of furniture and an apron, made in white colors, are less easily soiled than dark.

A fully white kitchen is an indicator of the sophisticated taste of the owners

Pure white color successfully combines with beige, but in limited proportions

Wall decoration is done with plaster, paint, wallpaper. To dilute white in spacious kitchens - use mirrors, decorative murals, panels. Parquet on the floor can be replaced with a laminate, porcelain tiles. The floor covering should differ from the walls by several shades. As a companion color in a white kitchen, light gilding on the fittings, dark brown, black tones in several elements will be most successful.

Bright kitchen in pastel colors - similar to the previous option. Lavender pink, yellow, sky blue shades perfectly dilute the monotony of white in this style. For facades, you should use a palette of cream tones, ivory, champagne, vanilla.

Restrained colors in muted colors

If the kitchen windows face the sunny side, you can safely use colder combinations

Dark shades of natural wood species unmatched emphasize the nobility and sophistication of the interior. If you choose furniture in deep black and chocolate shades, the background in the form of wallpaper, plaster is recommended to be done in beige, dairy. It should be remembered that such shades look advantageous in large, spacious rooms.The most common dark shade is brown - the color of luxury, stability, confidence.

Classic black kitchen with matt surfaces

When you design a dark kitchen in a classic style, be sure to take care of a sufficient amount of lighting in the room, use floor, point, table light sources.

Chic kitchen with a dark green set

Refined elements of the decor of the kitchen in a classic style - ceramics, porcelain, textiles

• Fabric and textile finishes are usually kept in the same color palette as the interior. It is always soft, natural shades, materials. Dense heavy curtains are most common. More modern interpretations use weightless, transparent curtains.
• Utensils should conceptually fit into the decor of a classic interior. Use porcelain, glass, various decorative porcelain figurines. Cloth napkins and tablecloths made from natural materials complement this style.
• Still-life paintings in gilded frames, clocks with Roman numerals, photographs in gray and black and white colors, vases with fresh flowers, lambrequins and pickups for curtains - these elements will advantageously emphasize sophistication and sophistication.

There are not many fabrics in the classic interior, in addition to table textile and curtains, by the way there will be chairs with beautiful upholstery

Stucco molding, clocks and paintings are suitable for decoration

Open shelves or cabinets with transparent doors are decorated with china and ceramic figurines.

Classic style kitchen

The most successful will be the choice in favor of monotonous walls and light ornament. In the choice of materials, ceramic tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative plaster should be preferred. Stucco molding and columns will help to diversify the interior, will make it possible to zone the room. Wood veneer and cork panels are gaining popularity. The main principle here is naturalness and naturalness in everything.

Given the difficult conditions of the kitchen, for wall decoration it is recommended to paint with acrylics, fiberglass or vinyl wallpaper

An apron is best faced with square or rhombic tiles of medium size

The classic-style kitchen creates a noble, pacifying atmosphere, wafting calm, prosperity, respectability and confidence. Do not be mistaken that this style is appropriate only in large, spacious rooms. A small room can be easily transformed using the right light, muted colors and not too massive, heavy furniture.

If the kitchen has a low ceiling, add more verticals, for example, wallpaper the walls with stripes

Visually expand the small kitchen will help and murals with a perspective

Oversized kitchens combined with the dining area will look impressive in tones of natural wood and deep dark shades of brown, coffee, black, chocolate, burgundy. One only has to add a little light impregnation in the form of a background - wallpaper, plaster on the walls, ceiling and tile apron in the working area. The use of exclusively natural materials, both in furniture and in the decoration of the floor, will add warmth and comfort to the kitchen. The interior in the classic style always remains in fashion. Having designed the room in this way - the need for renovations and transformations will appear soon.

In a classic kitchen there should be a lot of light, it is better to choose a natural shade - yellowish or warm white

Natural wooden furniture for a headset and a dining area will not lose its appearance for a long time, its service life is much higher than its analogues from cheaper substitutes. This, of course, affects the cost - natural materials are much more expensive.If at one moment you want to make a novelty in the well-established classic interior - it will be enough to change the textile design in the form of curtains, curtains, tablecloths, table napkins, and the kitchen will sparkle with new colors.

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