The style and principles of classical decoration, what is classical style decoration and what are its principles, symmetry and order in classical design

Classic style decoration

Many people consider the classic style as the traditional style. A rich and organized structure filled with antique-like or flamboyant items that harks back to the somewhat classical and traditional culture of that society. However, nowadays interior designers have tried to move the classic style to a more up-to-date form by combining modern views.

In fact, the classic style is a very thin line between luxury and tradition. Of course, this proximity applies more in Europe and America, in Iran it is easy to distinguish the classical style from the traditional one, because the Iranian culture is very rich and full of details, making these periods well distinguishable. But in order to make the structure of the house completely classic, what features should you consider?

Classic decoration style and principles

Home entrance, start the power

Classic style represents power and royalty, you should start decorating from the front door itself. A large and taller wooden door with regular patterns and black color can create an attractive space. At the entrance of the house, you should also welcome the audience with a tall but large single-flame chandelier from above and a round carpet from below. A large tall mirror with a brown wooden frame that has carved wood can show the grandeur of the environment and classic design to the new audience.

Important focal points in classical decoration

One of the most important parts of classic interior design is finding important focal points in the home. Symmetry and order in classical design are among the red lines that we should not reject artistically! For example, the furniture should always be arranged around a main focal axis, in the classical structure this point in the houses is usually the fireplace or large libraries (in the modern structure this focal point is either the open view or the television). If you don’t have a fireplace in your home, you can use a large classical sculpture as the focal point of the gathering and arrange your furniture around that focal point.

Symmetry, the undeniable principle of classical decoration

Achieve symmetry to arrange your furniture. Think of mirror images and arrange the furniture as if they were cut in half, a small traditional rug under the center table can further balance the space. Try to use standing works of art such as sculptures, candelabra and lampshades around the furniture, but we suggest that they be pairs and have the same shape. If you want to put a statue or a lampshade on both sides of the furniture, try to have two of them that are exactly the same shape.

We talked about the arrangement of the furniture, but we must also say that large furniture with thick handles and long supports, often inlaid on the wood, with special cuts on the wood and glamorous, is also a requirement of a classic decoration. So pay attention to this point when buying furniture. Try to have the furniture fabric as much as possible with many but regular designs in liver colors, juniper, velvet, oil blue and a range of warm dark colors.

The role of colors in classical decoration

Now it’s time to talk about colors. Since the classic decoration is derived from traditional elements, then the color spectrum tending to the dark nature is what we are looking for. Instead of bright or white colors that are used in modern decoration, you should use dark and strong colors. The principles of being classical are about power. Your colors should convey a mysterious and powerful atmosphere to the viewer.