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Palace style in the interior

Palace style in the interior

The palace style is striking in its luxury, wealth and splendor. This direction is not combined with budget repairs. If the owner plans to implement the interior design elements of the palace, then a lot of funds will have to be invested in this. The decoration will amaze with its scope and pomp, abound in elaborate details. The palace style organically looks in the interiors of mansions, cottages, country estates. It is more difficult to translate it into the decoration of a city apartment, since the deficit of space was unknown to the crowned persons. Let's talk about the features characteristic of the palace style and options for its implementation.

About style

The palace style is the direction that was used to design the residences of kings and nobles in Europe of the XVII-XVIII centuries. It laid the foundation for Empire, Baroque, Rococo and immortalized itself in classicism. The emergence of the direction came at the end of one of the greatest eras in the cultural history of Europeans - the Renaissance. The founder of the palace style is considered to be King Louis XIV. A supporter of the absolute monarchy and a supporter of the version of the divine nature of royal power, he did not consider the state money that was spent on the design of his luxurious apartment. Louis sincerely believed that the state and the king are one, and a person with "blue blood" requires special comfort. And it is worth noting that there was no smell of bad taste here: all the interiors were organic, ornate, but at the same time there was a balance in the decoration. Louis settled on the French throne for a long time - almost 72 years. During this time, the king surrounded himself with luxury and erected more than one summer palace, where he retired with a retinue of close associates during a vacation from the busy metropolitan life. In the atmosphere there was stucco molding, gilding, inlaid with precious stones, luxurious fabrics, carvings, expensive paintings and tapestries, rare woods in furniture, polished stone in decoration. The palace style was manifested not only in the interior, he found a place in architecture, eventually giving rise to the imperial direction (Empire style). Outside, palaces were decorated with numerous decorative elements that were in harmony with fancy topiary on open lawns, winter gardens (with citrus trees) and "green" labyrinths, in which she indulged in children's games. Over time, this rich style took on increasingly bizarre forms. The aesthetic balance began to be lost in excessiveness and satiety, until it turned into baroque.

The interior in the palace style

The palace style is suitable for wealthy people who want an interior to emphasize their status and position in society. Direction is difficult to implement on their own. Those who can afford big expenses are unlikely to plaster the walls in their own mansion, smeared over the ears in putty and paint. A wealthy person will hire a professional designer, so the article is more likely to be for guidance only. It is easy to get tired of the palace style, especially in modern realities, when minimalism is considered the crown of design thought. Direction is its exact opposite, pure maximalism. The palace style is remembered, it is imprinted in the minds of the average man, as something surprising, akin to a museum exhibit. I want to admire the expensive atmosphere, but living in it is very difficult. If you want to impress your guests during ceremonial receptions, then perhaps you should not find better directions for interior decoration.

Pillars in the hallway TV on the wall Picture above the fireplace Patterns on the floor Lamps on dressers

Features and Features

For the palace style, the following features are characteristic:

  • Refusal from the combined premises. According to the laws of the palace style, each room is designed for specific purposes and you can not mix them with each other. An exception may be only a living room combined with a dining room.
  • The palace style is not suitable for small spaces. The rooms should have large areas with high ceilings, wide window and doorways.
  • In genuine palaces, stairs, enfilades and galleries decorated with portraits are required.
  • The abundance of light. Large spaces oblige to use not only massive ceiling chandeliers, but also floor, table lamps and sconces.
  • The use of paintings (mainly portraits and scenes from the life of the nobility) and the use of artistic painting.
  • Stucco molding. It is decorated with ceilings, walls, pedestals, mantels. The stucco molding gives to the room refinement, nobility and special grace.
  • Heavy, dimensional furniture made of solid wood. Its surfaces are decorated with carvings and encrusted with stones.

Stucco molding - one of the features of the interior in the palace style

It is also worth considering that modern household appliances will have to be carefully masked, since it does not fit into the interiors of palaces at all.

Frescoes in the bedroom A table between sofas Mirrors on the walls Gilding in the interior Living room with parallel composition

Color spectrum

The color scheme of the palace style is always based on white and brown, or rather, its “golden” variation. Dilute the atmosphere with soft, pastel colors: yellow, gray, peach, pink, turquoise, blue, terracotta, walnut, olive, viridian, wheat, jade. In accent areas, use strokes of royal blue, wine red, dark chocolate.

Light colors in the interior in a palace styleMirror over the table Palm trees by the window Lamp over the sofa Canopy bed Fireplace bust

Finishing: methods and materials

For decoration use only expensive, natural materials: stone, wood, textiles. To style a room with simple stucco it will not work. Fabulous interiors will require large investments. Of course, artificial analogues can be used, but then the situation will look more like a modernized classical one. Crowned persons did not tolerate imitations and fakes. It is also worth considering that in the interiors there are many picturesque and sculptural elements. If the figurines can be purchased in ordinary stores, then for painting walls or decorating them using bas-reliefs or high reliefs, you will have to invite a professional artist or sculptor. You can draw a simple ornament according to templates yourself, but it will be difficult for an average person to master sophisticated scenes depicting many people or divine creatures.

Palace-style interior decorationChandelier with candles in the interior Hallway Mirror Lamps on the bedside tables Bedroom combined with study Mirror over the table

Walls

For wall decoration, it is recommended to resort to decorative painting. Her drawing should be a continuation of the ceiling moldings and gently outline the large elements: paintings, mirrors, sconces. You can also use expensive fabric wallpapers with a florid ornament on a smooth, silk surface.It is worth considering that such a coating is considered an excellent "dust collector", so you will have to vacuum it regularly. However, wallpapers are only suitable for small rooms (nursery, bedroom, study). In the dining room, living room or spacious hall, the walls are decorated with painted or wooden inserts that alternate with pilasters or columns, trimmed with textured Venetian plaster and decorated with mirror panels consisting of diamond-shaped fragments.

Light walls in the interior in a luxurious style

In wall painting, the best option would be a floral motif. The floral ornament blends perfectly with the dark wood furnishings and light stucco on the ceiling.

Sideboard in the dining room The picture between the doors Piano by the window Wood in the interior of the cabinet Parquet on the floor

Floor

In authentic interiors, the floor is lined with stone. Polished marble or granite with a complex pattern will last more than a dozen years and will stand the test of ballroom dancing. However, in modern palace interiors, bulk floors are increasingly being used. It is not inferior to stone in strength, and any image can be applied to the surface at the request of the customer. Sometimes the floors are covered with expensive piece parquet, fragments of which again add up to the original drawing. The center of the image coincides with the middle of the room.

Marble floor in a palace-style interior

Ceiling

The ceiling space is abundantly decorated with stucco, caissons, decorative paintings, rosettes, cornices, moldings and individual fragments of floral ornaments. To finish the surface, choose white plaster. It is against a light background that numerous decorative elements will stand out. If gilded details are used in the decoration of the walls, the same coating adorns the surface of stucco fragments of the ceiling. The stretch fabric is used only in modern style variations. For an authentic setting, coverage is not good at all. Although the canvas has a nice glossy gloss and allows you to reproduce any pattern you like. Plaster stucco molding can be made independently, if you stock up with molds - special molds for casting individual fragments.

Light ceiling in the interior in a palace style

Lighting - choose lighting

Large spaces require plentiful lighting. The light will sparkle and will be reflected many times in mirrored surfaces and gilded elements, will settle in a fine scattering of overflows on silk and velvet folds of textiles. Since the windows are curtained with dense curtains, there is little natural light in the rooms. It is more than compensated by the multi-tiered crystal pendant chandeliers decorated with pendants. This material creates a bewitching atmosphere, as the light of the lamps is repeatedly reflected and refracted by small details. Even in modestly furnished rooms, crystal chandeliers add notes of solemnity and luxury. If the room is large (dining room, living room), then around the entire perimeter it is decorated with the same wall sconces that imitate candlesticks. In truly huge rooms, several massive chandeliers are suspended from the ceiling at an equal distance from each other, while maintaining symmetry. On the surface of the cabinets, counters, dressing tables, tables set up lamps or candlesticks.

Palace-style interior lightingGreen walls in the dining room Dresser by the window Panels on the walls LED strip on the ceiling TV opposite the bed

Furniture selection

The furniture is chosen massive from precious species of wood. Some elements are made of natural stone (countertops). Upholstered furniture is upholstered in jacquard, silk, velvet, velor. The last two types of textiles allow you to make any shade deep and rich. The upholstery is fettered with a “carriage” screed. The facades of cabinets, chests of drawers, bedside tables are richly decorated with carvings, friezes, and inlaid with stones. It is advisable to use antique furniture that has survived to this day in excellent condition. Alternatively, you can resort to one of the techniques for artificially aging wooden surfaces. Accessories (handles, latches) are decorated with gilding.

Light furniture in the interior in a palace stylePatterned ceiling in the bedroom Mirror tile on the wall Harp in the living room Arch in the interior Lilac color in the bedroom

Accessories, textiles and room decor

The walls are decorated with paintings in frames from a gilded baguette. Images can be aged using the craquelure technique. No less luxurious framing adorns the mirrors.The interior is decorated with stucco, bas-reliefs, tapestries, panels or frescoes. Doors and windows are decorated with stained glass inserts. In spacious rooms they will only emphasize the elegance of design, and in small rooms (corridor or hallway) will become a stylistic center. Curtains from expensive, dense fabrics (brocade, velvet) are decorated with lambrequins and garters with tassels. Moreover, not only window, but also doorways are curtained. Lamps on wooden legs with carved elements, a small sculpture, caskets encrusted with precious stones, rare porcelain vases are erected on tables.

Textiles in the interior in a palace style

Interior Design Examples

Each room of the palace lives its own life. The interior of any room is a complete version that does not need neighbors. This should be taken into account, since usually the design of rooms in the same house is connected with each other. The decoration of the premises strictly corresponds to their functional purpose.

Interior design in a palace style

Bedroom interior

The chambers of the crowned persons, as a rule, consisted of two rooms. In one, the bedroom itself was located, and in the second, a boudoir or a place for receiving guests. Yes, in those days, kings and queens did not consider holding audiences in bathrobes and slippers as something shameful. The spacious bed is decorated with a canopy of light fabric. The bed is covered with a deep chocolate or turquoise bedspread. On top lay groups of pillows in silk pillowcases with ruffles. The headboard is decorated with a “carriage” screed. The walls are papered with floral wallpaper. The accent surface at the head of the bed can be decorated with paintings. On both sides of the royal bed, paired sconces are fixed on the walls. Solid wood bedside tables with twisted legs, generously decorated with gilding on the handles and facades. The boudoir zone is fenced with a screen of delicate silk with floral ornaments. Here they put a table with a mirror and numerous caskets with decorations, hairpins, hairpins, combs.Do not forget about indoor plants. It is advisable to revive the interior with bouquets of roses, asters or chrysanthemums.

A stylish addition will be lamps in the form of old candelabra, but equipped with modern bulbs.

Palace-style bedroom

Living room interior

A mandatory attribute of a palace-style living room is a fireplace. It is decorated with stone and miniature columns. On the mantelpiece put vases with flowers, clocks, candlesticks, sculpture. Painted inserts flaunt the walls in combination with stucco, vignettes and decorative pilasters. The furniture set consists of an ottoman and a pair of massive chairs that are generously decorated with carvings. Upholstery of upholstered furniture is decorated with the same carriage screed. The backs are covered with velor or velvet. A furniture set surrounds a low coffee table with twisted gilded legs. Its marble countertop is crowned with a bowl of fruit or a vase of flowers. Paintings, murals, mirrors are hung on the walls. The floor is finished with typeset parquet or fragments of marble. The junction of the wall and ceiling is decorated with fillet, moldings, cornices. Thick curtains with lambrequins frame the windows.

In the living room, a snow-white grand piano, the lid of which is decorated with a bouquet of red roses, will become a stylish interior element. In the heyday of the monarchy, playing music was considered customary for the nobility.

Palace style living room

Kitchen interier

In the palaces of the kitchen were considered office premises, which the crowned persons did not illuminate with their presence. Now in this room, most of the time is spent not only by the hostess of the house, but also by almost all family members during tea gatherings. For wall decoration, a mustard shade or a neutral gray color is chosen that is pleasant to the eye. The ceiling is plastered and decorated with traditional stucco moldings paired with a fillet. In the center flaunts a massive crystal chandelier. The kitchen is chosen light, milky shade, the facades of which are richly decorated with stucco elements.A border from a relief pattern covered with gilding runs along the upper edge. The floor is chosen either bulk or ceramic tiles of brown shades that imitate marble or granite. The area above the stove is decorated with a fake fireplace portal, which has several open shelves for storing spices and small utensils. If the kitchen also combines a dining area (which is undesirable), then a dining table with a massive countertop “under the stone” is complemented by a group of wooden chairs. Their legs are decorated with carvings, and the backs and seats are upholstered, decorated with a “carriage” screed. The windows are curtained with light curtains with lambrequins.

Palace-style kitchen

Bathroom interior

The palace-style bathroom has a long bath in foamy liquid with uneven candlelight. For decoration, use ceramic tiles, the surface of which is decorated with unobtrusive floral ornaments. The compact shower cabin does not fit into the palace interior. You will have to choose a “rare” bathtub with twisted legs and sides of different heights. Plumbing is chosen with luxurious gilding. The snow-white sink goes to the bedside table to the full depth. Of furniture, you can use tall narrow cabinets with a number of pull-out shelves. Their facades are necessarily decorated with stucco elements covered with gilding. The mirror is decorated with a forged frame and the same curls that smoothly pass into the holders for fixtures. A miniature low couch is placed near the bath.

Palace-style bathroom

Hallway interior

In the hall they put a console table made of dark brown wood. A mirror is hung above him in a baguette frame with gilding. A vase of Chinese porcelain with a bouquet of fresh flowers is placed on the countertop. Doorways are decorated with carved platbands. Some passages in the rooms are decorated with arched vaults. The ceiling is decorated with stucco moldings. To change shoes put a couch with low armrests. The floor is finished with natural stone, which knows no wear.A multi-tiered chandelier hanging from the ceiling is worthy of ballrooms. Complement the interior with groups of paintings and decorative paintings on the walls.

Palace hallway

Conclusion

The palace style preceded the classical direction. It adopted many features of the royal interiors, but in lighter forms. The palace style lasted several centuries. Even after a while he continues to live in monuments of architecture and design. You can look at the preserved examples of Russian palace luxury and wealth in St. Petersburg in the Marble, Winter, Tauride, Mariinsky or Summer Palace of Peter I. Versailles can be considered the most striking example of style in its historical homeland. One of the main residences of the French kings, the beauty of the interior, she can argue only with the Louvre and the Tuileries. Unfortunately, the last palace was destroyed by French communards. For a long time, the ashes from the skeleton of the building were a "thorn" in the center of Paris until the parliament decided to demolish the ruins.



Graduated from St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technology and Design. More than 100 completed design projects.


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