We make out an apartment based on Greece
There, under the olives, near a noisy cascade, Where the juicy grass is humbled by dew, Where the cheerful cicada joyfully screams And the southern rose is proud of its beauty,Where the abandoned temple raised its white dome And the curly ivy runs up the columns, - I feel sad: the world of the gods is now orphaned, The hand of ignorance stigmatizes with oblivion.
Stages of development and decor
The early period is marked by a demonstration of the strength of a developed state. In the construction and decoration used sandstone and stone. Jewelry emphasized power - these are statues of Olympic winners, gladiators and heroes of myths. In the Classical period, marble began to be used and surround itself with finer carved patterns. Modeling and painting appeared on the vases.
The period of Hellenism, this is known to all Hellas and care for splendor. But in the Greek version, splendor was expressed in more spacious rooms, skillful decorations and a delicate taste. It is simplicity and elegance without expensive jewelry. Only during the period of Roman rule in the Greek houses began to appear gold and expensive items of furniture and decor. But it was already the culture of another country that conquered Greece.
Interior colors
In the Greek style in the room everything is done in light natural tones. This is mainly white or light lemon and beige tones with the addition of a second color as a finish, for example blue or olive. The style of ancient Hellas is characterized by the use of only two colors.
1. Walls
2. The ceiling
3. Sex
Furniture
The main thing in the Greek style is space. Therefore, you should not overload the room with unnecessary furnishings.The furniture should be wooden and painted in one of the colors of the interior. Chairs and sofas, comfortable with upholstery from simple natural fabrics. For convenience, lay out the pillows with a geometric pattern. Eliminate leather, velor and silk immediately. The tables are better low, on legs curved outward in the form of paws. Countertops and benches can be of light grades of marble, white, gray or blue.
Decor Items
The most characteristic decorations for the Greek style are columns. Then there are statues of gods and heroes of mythology. But if you do not have the opportunity to put such a decor, then do not be discouraged. There are many items that are characteristic of Greece. Vases can be either large floor or small type of amphora. It is desirable that they are not covered with glaze, but have a matte, rough surface. A decoration can be a relief pattern or painting. Indoors, it is desirable to have curtains and other fabric draperies. They should be of light white or very light, natural fabric and have a pattern around the edges. The most characteristic are wide vertical stripes with geometric patterns at the edges.
Since it is not easy to choose fabric with the desired pattern for drapery, it is easy to make it yourself. You can draw a canvas along the edges of the canvas. But it’s easier to apply a pattern on a strip of a slightly different shade and then sew it on. This can be done using special paints for painting on fabric. They come in different types and are sold freely in stores. Cut a geometric pattern from a strip of thin plastic. On vases it is also possible to make a painting yourself or to mold a simple relief from plaster. If you are good at using a brush, then apply the pattern to the walls and ceiling. Just do not get carried away, this type of decor should be a bit. When decorating an interior in the Greek style, one thing to remember is better, less is more than more. Space and light are paramount in any design. Therefore, do not load the room with furniture. Hospitality in Greek is to comfortably accommodate everyone who came, rather than plentiful food on the table and expensive decorations.