It would seem that a kitchen in the style of modern classics combines the incongruous - the luxury of centuries-old traditions and current trends. A comfortable and stylish kitchen pleases many owners with an indescribable atmosphere of old and new, antiquity and modern spirit.
It would seem that a kitchen in the style of modern classics combines the incongruous - the luxury of centuries-old traditions and current trends
History of the classical movement
The classical style in its pure form originated in the 17th century. However, at that time it was one of the directions of the Italian Renaissance. The style is based on the ancient heritage of Ancient Rome. Translated from Latin, “classicism” means “exemplary”.
The classical style gained great popularity in France during the reign of Louis XIV. What is Versailles worth, striking with its splendor and sophistication!? French classics strove for decorative brilliance, representativeness, and masterpieces, while maintaining a geometric layout and orderly composition.
The classical style in its purest form originated in the 17th century.
Classicism was no less famous in England, where it absorbed special features. In addition to its grandeur and sophistication, the English classical style is distinguished by its dryness. Here there are calm and restrained forms inherent in the English aristocracy.
Interesting! The main highlight of the interior is the grand entrance hall and the beautiful painting on the ceiling.
This direction “conquered” the Russian Empire in the 18th century. Russian classicism is distinguished by rectangular, calm forms, restrained decor, correct proportions, harmony and subtle artistic taste. In St. Petersburg you can find many buildings made in the classical style, which attract the attention of passers-by with their nobility and grandeur.
Despite the long history of development of the classical style, it remains popular to this day. This is due to its constant features - comfort, coziness and functionality. Having absorbed other trends, in recent years modern classics have rightfully gained fame, the features of which we will discuss further.
Layout
We talked in more detail about the different types of kitchen unit layouts in this large review.
The most popular layout of a classic kitchen is corner or straight. Many manufacturers of classic-style kitchen sets offer models with an island or peninsula. They look impressive and are very convenient to use, but they require space.
By the way, an island is a good zoning option for a studio apartment or a kitchen combined with a living room. Alternative options for separating the kitchen and recreation area are a bar counter, an end floor cabinet, a dining table or the back of a sofa.
Classic kitchen in modern style
Classics always remain in fashion, so a good renovation of a room will last for quite a long time. By decorating your kitchen in a modern classic style, you will delight everyone - your household and guests will be enchanted by the cozy and luxurious space that you will want to return to again and again.
Classic always remains in fashion, so a good renovation of a room will last quite a long time.
What distinguishes modern classics from other interior styles? There are many important nuances here:
- A large kitchen area with high ceilings is desirable.
- A combination of home warmth and comfort, elegance and classic sophistication.
- Good finishing of furniture facades and walls in delicate light shades.
- The presence of environmentally friendly materials - wood, metal, natural stone and ceramic tiles.
- Calm color palette – shades of milk chocolate, olives, pearls.
- The presence of forged parts, bronze and stucco as the basis of the decor for the ceiling and walls.
- Textiles are one of the main elements of the interior: tablecloths, napkins, curtains and chair covers.
Among the advantages of this style is its relevance, so you don’t have to worry that it will soon become unfashionable. The use of high-quality eco-materials is also a big plus when decorating a kitchen. Discreet elegance will charm the residents of the house and visitors, emphasizing the status of the room.
Attention! Regarding the disadvantages, only one can be named - the high cost of natural materials. But if you have the financial opportunity, then it’s not a sin to spend money on durable natural furniture.
Among the advantages of this style is its relevance, so you don’t have to worry that it will soon become unfashionable
Corner classic kitchens
Corner cabinets and convenient wall shelves create functional cooking areas. You can turn your kitchen interior into a cozy and ergonomic space.
Even a small kitchen can be comfortable, stylish and attractive.
Kitchen interior in modern classic style
Let's start with decorating the walls of the room, which is done using delicate and light colors. The structure can be uniform or uneven - decorative plaster and stucco.
The main principle of this direction is the use of natural and high-quality materials. Nowadays, many people choose valuable types of wood for wall decoration. In this case, you need to focus on light-colored material.
The main principle of this direction is the use of natural and high-quality materials
The ideal colors for the ceiling would be beige, white, cream or milky. It is best to use water-based paint. However, these days, suspended and stretch ceilings, as well as tiles, are popular. Therefore, everything depends on the preferences of the owner, the only thing is that you need to follow the color scheme.
When decorating walls, use plain wallpaper without patterns, with a consistent, uniform texture in a calm shade. Bright wallpaper with voluminous patterns will be completely inappropriate for a kitchen in a classic style, made in a modern way.
Attention! It is important to combine the shade and structure of the wallpaper with other interior elements.
The ideal floor covering is parquet. Despite all the sophistication and respectability, it is quite an expensive pleasure and requires special care. Therefore, laminate, linoleum and tiles will be acceptable for modern classics. Properly selected flooring will help visually increase the space of the kitchen.
Furniture in the style of modern classics
Kitchen furniture is made in beige and milky tones, and you can view cool photos of modern style on thematic websites.
Kitchen furniture is made in beige and milky tones, and you can view cool photos of modern style on thematic websites
Kitchen furniture made in this direction is characterized by the following features:
- use of environmentally friendly materials;
- use only delicate shades - white, cream, brown;
- the presence of a facade and stylized fittings;
- the presence of gilding, carvings and other finishing elements.
A modern kitchen in a classic style is represented by closed facades, painted surfaces and inexpressive, but high-quality fittings. An acceptable direction is the special “aging” of furniture using patination. This technology is much cheaper than purchasing vintage furniture.
In a kitchen in the style of modern classics, a countertop made of acrylic or natural marble is often used, numerous photos of which are presented on the Internet
In a kitchen in the style of modern classics, a countertop made of acrylic or natural marble is often used, numerous photos of which are presented on the Internet.
Classic sets are decorated with paneled doors, paintings and carvings. All elements are made in golden and bronze shades. It is advisable to choose door handles with a ceramic lining, which will emphasize the classic style.
Attention! A round or oval dining table is required. It is decorated with massive legs and carvings.
Chairs must be selected according to the table. Their upholstery should match the color and structure of curtains and other textiles in the room. If this is not possible, at least the color of the upholstery and curtains should match.
Chairs must be selected according to the table. Their upholstery should match the color and structure of curtains and other textiles in the room
What colors are typical for classics?
For the classics, choose a restrained, calm and lighter palette, which is diluted with precious metals or emphasized with natural textures.
The interior does not imply bright accents. Monochrome or contrasting color combinations are used for decoration. The main ones are white, black, brown, gray, burgundy, green, emerald colors.
Pastel beige, pale yellow, soft pink and blue are considered quite common. Sometimes the interior contains rich red, malachite, blue, turquoise, burgundy or sea green colors.
The photo shows a black kitchen with a bar counter, made in a classic style.
An integral part of the classic style is the white palette, which is used in ceiling, wall or floor decoration. Cuisine in milky, cream or vanilla colors is considered an indicator of delicate taste.
To diversify the sterile and austere look of a white kitchen, you can choose a design in two colors. A snow-white palette will go well with natural shades, gold elements, bronze, silver or patina. The traditional solution is to combine a light kitchen with a dark countertop.
The photo shows a kitchen interior in a classic style with olive-colored furniture.
A truly chic choice is a brown kitchen with a pronounced natural wood texture. For a classic style, they prefer nutty, chocolate tones or a deep shade of black coffee.
The photo shows a beige island kitchen-living room in a classic style.
Lighting and decoration of the kitchen area
Modern classics assume the presence of both daylight and artificial light. When choosing window accessories, you need to focus on curtains and curtains.
Since this trend recognizes only environmentally friendly materials, you need to choose natural samples. It can be velor, velvet, jacquard, brocade or satin.
Since this trend recognizes only environmentally friendly materials, you need to choose natural samples
Ideally, curtains should be up to floor level, that is, the classic length. Tiebacks, lambrequins and other decorations will not be superfluous at all. The color range ranges from white to ivory tones. To add a bit of retro style, you can choose embroidered curtains.
Ideally, curtains should be up to floor level, that is, the classic length. Tiebacks, lambrequins and other decorations will not be superfluous at all.
In addition to textiles, various ceramic and porcelain sculptures would be appropriate. The walls are decorated with still life paintings or photographs. A glass cabinet with original dishes will decorate a classic interior in a modern style. Flowers in pots, napkins and a tablecloth on the table will also help.
To fill the kitchen with light in the evening and at night, you need to install a classic lamp in the center of the room
To fill the kitchen with light in the evening and at night, you need to install a classic lamp in the center of the room. The illumination of the work area adds variety. Wall sconces and a chandelier with a length adjuster above the table will not be superfluous.
Advice! The more light sources, the better. On the days of various celebrations, you can make the lighting bright, but for a modest family dinner, one light source is suitable.
On the Internet you can order various chandeliers, sconces and other lighting fixtures that are ideal for a kitchen in a modern classic style by first viewing their photos. Online ordering will help you save a certain amount of money.
Design of a combined space
A modern kitchen can serve as both a food preparation space and a dining room. In some cases, it also serves as a living room where all relatives and friends will gather.
A modern kitchen can serve as both a food preparation space and a dining room.
A combined room (kitchen-living room) visually increases the size of a house or apartment. At the same time, the room needs to be practical and multifunctional.
The combined space can be decorated in different styles. Thus, Italian, Greek and English styles are combined with the classics. No less interesting will be the combination of modern, vintage and art deco.
The main problem of a combined room is the smell of food being prepared. Therefore, a powerful hood is an integral element of any direction.
On a note! Even when combining other styles, it is important to adhere to the fundamental principles of modern classics - the use of eco-materials, expensive textiles, precious metals and stones.
For a large kitchen-living room, massive furniture with elaborate legs, handles and accessories is suitable. However, bulky fittings are not suitable for a small room; they will look awkward and visually reduce the space.
The design of the kitchen-living room in the style of modern classics with a mixture of other trends can be viewed in numerous photos
The design of a kitchen-living room in a modern classic style with a mixture of other trends can be viewed in numerous photos. You can see that neutral colors are still used with gold and bronze details.
Small kitchen interior
If the kitchen space is limited in size, it doesn’t matter. A small kitchen can be equipped in a classic style, which will be one of the most interesting solutions.
As always, you need to use light colors, it is better to avoid brown.
Attention! Colors close to white in combination with wood inserts visually increase the space in the room.
Parquet or tiles with a diagonal pattern are used as flooring. This solution will visually enlarge the room.
When choosing kitchen furniture, you don’t need to settle on large sizes.
When choosing kitchen furniture, you don’t need to settle on large sizes
Arranging with bulky fittings will take up an already small space. Household appliances are often built in to save space.
When decorating a kitchen, it is better to opt for light curtains or pleated curtains. Bulky curtains will only weigh down and reduce the space in the room. Carved wood panels or beautiful paintings will not be superfluous.
The main problem of a small room is the lack of space. In this regard, all items and accessories must be in their place
The main problem of a small room is the lack of space. In this regard, all items and accessories must be in their places. It is better to completely remove foreign or unnecessary things from a small kitchen. You can see in the photo how the interior of a small kitchen is decorated in a modern classic style.
Choosing a set in a classic style
Design experts call furniture made based on one of the historical styles classical - classicism, baroque, rococo, empire, etc. However, if you look at the catalog of any of the Russian manufacturers of kitchen sets, you will notice: they call any traditional kitchens classics, including country, Provence and English style.
The most popular type of classical kitchens in Russia today is the so-called modern or light classic. In contrast to the pompous and luxurious palace style, neoclassicism - light, laconic, restrained and elegant - is liked by many and, importantly, is much more affordable.
The laconic facades of this beige kitchen are decorated with traditional ceramic handles in a classic style.
In fact, what distinguishes a classic kitchen from a modern kitchen is primarily its facades. Milling gives them a characteristic classic look. With its help, furniture makers apply a beautiful contour pattern to the front part of the facades and make their edges smooth and rounded.
The body of inexpensive and mid-priced kitchen sets is made of 16 mm thick chipboard, laminated with PVC film to resemble wood or enamel. For more budget models, Russian-made chipboard is used, for more expensive and high-quality ones - European, most often Austrian EGGER. Sometimes you can find models with an MDF body.
Radius facades - solid and with glass - a popular solution for classics
Rules for the correct combination of styles
It was mentioned above that a kitchen in the style of modern classics can be combined with art deco, vintage, modern, English, Greek and Italian styles. The main thing is to choose the right proportion, which will help create something new.
It was mentioned above that a kitchen in the style of modern classics can be combined with art deco, vintage, modern, English, Greek and Italian styles
Some designers use the “80:20” rule, which means that the room should be 80% of one style and 20% of another. To create an interesting composition in your kitchen or in another room, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- Combination of organic shapes of objects. For example, when arranging a classic kitchen, you can add modern elements - soft chairs, a table. The main thing is that they correspond to the main features of modern classics - convenience and coziness. It is important to create a composition that is pleasing to the eye and will also evoke a good tactile sensation.
- Using a bright composition. Although the classic style involves delicate pastel shades, it can be diluted with a bright palette and ornaments. You can “refresh” the kitchen space with modern textiles - curtains or tablecloths.
- Adding bold and unexpected details. You can add interesting accessories to a classic kitchen - figurines, a small rug or paintings with an interesting composition. Such details will dilute the restrained classic style of the room.
- Creating a mix of repeating patterns. Here, much attention is paid to the appearance of the furniture - material and upholstery. So, the upholstery on the chairs can be quite bright, which will add zest to the kitchen interior. However, we must not forget that window decorations must at least match their color.
Often, residents of the same house prefer different styles in the interior of the room. The kitchen is the place where the whole family meets. Therefore, when designing it, it is very important to achieve mutual understanding and compromise of the tastes of all household members. Only in this way will the kitchen become a truly favorite place for home gatherings and all kinds of celebrations.
The famous and still in demand modern classic is an excellent solution for both small and large rooms
The famous and still in demand modern classic is an excellent solution for both small and large rooms. The use of natural materials and interesting design ideas will make the kitchen a place where you will want to return again and again.
