Kitchen in a classic style

Classic style will never go out of fashion. It is perfect for decorating any room, and especially for the kitchen. The kitchen in the classic style is exquisite, beautiful and moderately luxurious. Due to the use of predominantly light shades and pastel tones, the classical style is also suitable for decorating a small kitchen.

Comfort, respectability, sophistication, spaciousness and multifunctionality are the main qualities that a kitchen in a classical style should have. Classical style requires the use of expensive materials. It is strictly forbidden to use synthetic fabrics, metal and plastic elements, except when these materials artificially mimic natural ones. Before you start repair, you should think about the budget well.

kitchen interior in classic style

There must be a tree in the design. A popular element is also masonry. In the case of limited space in the room, it is necessary to use lighter colors and shades. In the decor and decor is better to stick to minimalism.

Kitchen in a classic style the most popular among Italians. These are beautiful, cozy and roomy kitchens, where the whole family gathers for a lunch together.

It is important to think through all the nuances in the design of the kitchen in a classical style, then it will be a pleasant place for making delicious dishes, family dinners and friendly meetings.

Features of the design of the kitchen in the classical style

Finish

1. For finishing the walls of the kitchen in a classical style, light shades of brown, cream, beige, pink and yellow colors will suit. However, the most popular color is white, but in this case it is worth taking special care to decorating and selecting furniture. Suitable wooden furniture in light colors, white or black, decorated with gilded elements. The combination of white with black – a more modern and complex, but no less refined color solution. Usually it is black furniture with gilded or aged accessories against the white walls.
   

   wall decoration with yellow wallpaper in the kitchen in a classic style

2. For walls, you can use wooden panels, paper and textile wallpaper. Textile wallpaper is very expensive, but the result can be stunning.
3. The pattern on the walls is often chosen vegetative or geometric (cage, strips). Smooth walls will also look laconic, but for this background it is better to choose more luxurious furniture and decor.
4. The most popular floor covering for decorating a room in a classical style is parquet, but for the kitchen use more practical options, such as ceramic tiles or laminate. The floor in the working area can be laid out with tiles, and in the dining area put a laminate. Classics love the correct geometric pattern.
5. Depending on the size of the room, the color of the floor can be bright if the kitchen is small, or dark, if it is spacious enough.
6. White color is ideal for finishing the ceiling. It must be high or seem so. An additional effect of height is achieved with stucco.
   

   Two-level ceiling with hidden lighting will emphasize the luxury of a classic interior style

7. In color, you can divide the kitchen into a working and dining area. Also for these purposes, a two-level ceiling is suitable.
8. The arched form of doors and windows makes the kitchen royally luxurious. Large doorways and large windows visually enlarge the room.
9. To decorate the doors use glass and stained glass.

Shine

1. For lighting the kitchen in a classical style, a central chandelier is suitable. It can be decorated with pendants or shades.
2. If the room is large, you can use additional light sources for its lighting: floor, table lamps or sconces. They should be made in the same style as the chandelier.
3. If the kitchen is divided into a working and dining area, you can hang a chandelier over the dining area, and dotted spotlights over the work area.
   

   chandelier with candlesticks in the design of classic cuisine

Work zone

1. Kitchen in a classic style must adhere to the correct geometric forms. The equipment and furniture should be located symmetrically. The working area can be linear or angular. Angular headsets fit especially well in the kitchen with a small area.
2. Natural materials, such as wood and stone, give the kitchen a rich conservative appearance. They are not only beautiful, but also durable in use. For the countertops, marble or granite is excellent, well in harmony with the wooden furniture.
3. Since natural materials are very expensive, more popular options are gaining more affordable options. For the countertop, the use of a lithoceramics or a chipboard frame, topped with a layer of natural wood, is increasingly used.
4. The apron may have a design close to the tabletop, but may be different. To expand the space, it is usually done in lighter shades.
   

   decoration of the apron area with white tiles

5. The kitchen in classical style loves the technique of natural colors. Here you can find shades of olive, dark green, beige, brown, sand and gray.
6. Kitchen appliances should not be conspicuous. Modern household appliances are quite difficult to fit into the conservative classics. Now manufacturers offer a huge selection of kitchen appliances, made in a variety of styles. You can choose a refrigerator, similar to a cabinet, or a stove, the door of which will be skilfully painted under the chest of drawers. But, more often, because of the beautiful design, high prices are set for such equipment. If such delicacies do not fit into the budget, you can use a less expensive method: appliances can be hidden in cabinets.
   

   in the classical kitchen, modern appliances can be hidden in the furniture cabinets

7. The set must be made of natural wood. If non-natural materials are used, they should be wood trimmed. For a spacious kitchen, you can choose darker colors. If it is small, then the light shades of beige, gray, cream and white are the best.
8. The headset can have aged or gilded elements.
9. Cabinets are selected with swing doors, tables with drawers.

Textile

1. Kitchen in a classic style requires exquisite textile elements. First of all it concerns curtains. If the window is located in the dining area, single-row or two-row long curtains of jacquard, satin or velvet are suitable. Tulle should be light and light. If the window is located in the working area, Roman or Austrian curtains are more suitable.
2. The color of the curtains should be in harmony with the overall color scheme of the kitchen. You can use colors that have not yet appeared in the interior, but the kitchen should not turn out variegated. In the classical style, there can be a maximum of two or three primary colors, but they must be well combined with each other.
   

   French curtains in the interior of classic cuisine

3. The pattern for curtains, as for all textiles, is chosen vegetative or geometric. It can be curly creepers, small flowers, geometric patterns with flowers, cage, lines, geometric shapes.
4. Decorate the curtains can be fringed and elegant pickings.
5. Cornices can be hidden, but massive cornices with a classic or vintage design are also common.
6. For the upholstery of furniture you can use colors and patterns that were used in curtains.

competently selected textiles in a classic kitchen combination of curtains and tablecloth colors

Furniture

1. It is advisable to choose kitchen furniture from natural wood. The most suitable breeds will be Karelian birch, oak, Carpathian beech, Mediterranean and Siberian cedar, walnut, cherry, pine.
2. In the design of furniture are popular glass inserts in the doors of cabinets, floral or geometric carved elements.
3. The dining table should be large, made of natural wood or materials that mimic a tree. You can choose a compact sliding table that will be convenient for a small family dinner, as well as for a large number of guests.
4. More preference is given to square and rectangular tables.
5. Chairs should have the same design as the table. There are important elements such as high backrest, soft seat, curved legs. They can be upholstered in textiles in the color of curtains or skin.
   

   natural massive furniture – the prerogative of the classic style of the interior

6. Often in the classical kitchen you can find a buffet, sideboard, chest of drawers and a fireplace. A popular trend is the bar with a luxurious design.
7. Upholstered furniture will be appropriate if the kitchen has a large area.

Decor

1. In the kitchen in the classical style, gypsum, ceramic and porcelain figurines, antique candlesticks, caskets and vases with natural or artificial flowers and fruits, beautiful dishes and services will perfectly fit into the kitchen.
2. Kitchen can decorate paintings in the classical framework, depicting landscapes and still lifes. The color scheme of the picture should be combined with the colors of the interior.
3. Decorative elements should not be much. Brilliant and bright decor elements are not recommended.
4. The carving, massive cornices, a large chandelier, massive decor elements – all this is not suitable for a small kitchen.

accessories in classic kitchen

To make the kitchen in the classical style more interesting and unique, you can add elements of other styles. Here the antique style, rococo, modern, provence and avant-garde are perfect. To do this, you need to work on the color and selection of furniture.

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Author: Daria Degtyareva