Classicism
Classicism (model) - originated in France in the XVII century. The so-called 'big' style - because it manifested itself in all kinds of European art: music, literature, painting, architecture, and dominated in Europe more than two centuries.
The interior design is characterized by an appeal to antiquity, symmetry, verified proportions, harmony, clarity of lines, requires restraint and strict adherence to the canons.
Colors are calm and soft: white, cream, pale yellow, pale blue, light green. Brown furniture and gilding look noble on the pastel background. Interior accessories strict, restrained and noble.
Classicism uses arches, columns, moldings, sculptures, paintings, porcelain, crystal chandeliers, antiques, precious wood: cherry, Karelian birch, walnut or mahogany, marble, granite, gilding, silk.
Furniture has strict forms, possibly with thread or inlaid, but no frills, often covered with white paint. Easy chairs with oval or rectangular backs, round tables, recliners, canapés, dressers, secretaries, parquet floor with a clear geometric pattern.
The ceilings are necessarily high, usually white, decorated with moldings and a large rosette in the center of the chandelier.
The walls are smooth plain or wallpapered with discreet floral or striped pattern. Doors and windows are wooden, rectangular, framed, sometimes in the form of a portal, covered with white paint. The windows are complicated drapery, French curtains, pelmet.
Classicism is a style for respectable people. High quality materials and finishes make high price interior.