Egyptian style in a modern interior (20 photos)

The Egyptian style in the interior is the luxury and grandeur of the pharaonic possessions, the mystery of the ancient civilization. This design shows a unique culture that delights after millennia with its originality, talent and craftsmanship. The Egyptian style is replete with its only ornaments and hieroglyphs. Warm shades characteristic of a sunny country envelop the interior of the apartment and fill it with comfort.

Finish

The main features of the Egyptian style are luxury and wealth, since the nobility of Ancient Egypt lived in abundance and abundance. In their houses, the floors were made of natural stone, therefore, to equip the interior of a modern apartment, tiles that imitate this material are most suitable. Golden or silver tiles are also appropriate. To increase the level of comfort on the floor, you can lay a carpet with an Egyptian pattern, a rattan mat, animal skins.

Walls are best made plain with paint. You can also stick wallpaper without a picture. Suitable shades are beige, sand, light yellow. The ceiling border depicting scenes from the life of the Egyptians is also appropriate. A skirting board with a floral pattern, with the image of the sun or stars, is also suitable. The ceilings in the palaces of the Egyptian pharaohs traditionally supported columns. Their imitation can be created in the modern interior of the apartment. Tops of columns do in the form of a lotus or palm trees.

In the Egyptian interior, wall painting is appropriate. It can be hieroglyphs, an ornament, characteristic for image design - people in wigs, pharaohs, pyramids, mythical creatures, deities. For modest interiors, images of lotus flowers, papyrus, palm trees are suitable.

The main features of Egyptian painting are conventionality and non-compliance with the laws of perspective. But the sculptures opposite have a realistic look.

The main colors that should be used in the interior are ivory, beige, light yellow, ocher, brown. Egypt is a country of sun and sand, and this should reflect the design.

Items and decor can be decorated with brighter shades - red, black, green, blue. The color palette of the ancient Egyptians was poor, since they used only natural pigments that did not mix with each other. The golden color characteristic of the pharaoh's palaces can also be used in a modern interior.

Doors and windows

Furnish the windows of the apartment with curtains. They can be monophonic or with the image of hieroglyphs. Hang curtains on carved cornices. The Egyptian style is characterized by massive doors made of wood. The shape of the doorway can be made in the form of an arch. The same form is valid for window frames. Egyptian design implies a predominance of rounded flowing shapes.

Furniture and decor

Furniture items should primarily be distinguished by convenience. In the Egyptian interior, you can often see massive ebony beds. Instead of wardrobes it is necessary to use chests, caskets and caskets inlaid with ivory, malachite and turquoise. Design is characterized by stools on low legs. Often the legs of furniture are made in the form of animal legs, which are carved from elephant tusks. Since the design should sparkle with luxury, why not afford a table in which two leopards play the role of legs. Armchairs and sofas should have wide armrests, a high headboard. Cabinets and shelves with simple shapes are ideal for the Egyptian style.

The color of furniture can be both dark and light, but always made of natural wood. The following items can be used as decor:

• multicolored glass murals;
• paintings depicting the life of the Egyptians;
• figurines of black cats, sphinxes, pyramids;
• high floor vases with stalks of reed or papyrus;
• papyrus paintings;
• busts of Egyptian queens, pharaohs;
• hookah;
• carving and inlaid furniture.

Textile

Since the Egyptian style originated at a time when synthetic materials were not used, they should also be absent in a modern interior. Use only natural fabrics for home improvement - cotton, linen, wool. All textile accessories - pillows, curtains, bedspreads should be made of these fabrics.

It is necessary to use curtains of brown, sand, beige color on the windows. Plain or embroidered with golden threads. Suitable pattern for curtains - floral or geometric. A canopy can be placed above the bed.

The Egyptian ornament that adorns textiles traditionally has strict symmetry, sometimes it is characterized by the elegance of lotus flowers.

In each room, several lighting sources must be installed if the interior is decorated in an Egyptian style. The atmosphere should be restrained, emphasizing luxury. Therefore, the lighting should be dim.

You can issue your apartment as follows:

• living room - pay special attention to decoration. Paint the walls in a sandy tint, paint them with hieroglyphs or other characteristic ornaments. Paint the ceiling ivory. If you need to create bright accents, use textile decor for this - curtains, wraps for armchairs and a sofa. They can be red or golden. On the walls hang pictures of the pharaohs, Egyptian women. If the living room is large, you can place the columns here. Use such furniture in the interior - a sofa with textile or leather upholstery, a chest of drawers or a chest decorated with carvings, a table and chairs with original legs;
• bedroom - in its center place a large four-poster bed or with a stylized headboard. Place bedside tables with night lamps near the bed. The rest of the furniture is selected according to need. Ceiling design can be done in the form of a starry sky. Walls painted beige or light brown. Take care of the mysterious lighting in your bedroom. For this, choose a chandelier in the form of the sun or a ball, interesting lamps or sconces. Hang light-colored tulle with soft Egyptian ornaments on the windows. Interior design can be supplemented with accessories acceptable for the Egyptian style - statuettes, paintings;
• bathroom - a shower stall would not be appropriate here, so take care of having a real bathtub. The floor and walls should be laid out with matte ceramic tiles resembling an uncouth stone. Golden tiles can be used to create accents. The original design of the walls is done using mosaics and murals. Tile the bathtub, create small steps near it. The rest of the plumbing should also be disguised. Plumbing in gold, a mirror in a gold frame will look spectacular in the interior of the bathroom;
• the kitchen must be decorated in bright colors with bright accents. Wall decoration is created by decorative plaster, the design of the working area can be done with tiles. Choose furniture with geometric shapes, stylized in the Egyptian style. The equipment should not be very striking, it is better to hide it and use it if necessary. If this is not possible, try to arrange the equipment so that it does not stand out and fit in the color scheme. Place a table and chairs in the dining area. It can be conditionally fenced off with a small structure, an arch.The Egyptian style in the interior is emphasized by curtains with corresponding ornaments, paintings, figurines, decorative dishes with hieroglyphs. To revive the design of the kitchen, use palm trees in a tub, other exotic plants.

The Egyptian style usually attracts people who are interested in the history of this country and admire the life of its ancient ancestors. Warm colors will fill the interior of your apartment with coziness, and the original design will give it originality.