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Art Nouveau style: features of modern design

Exquisite elegant Art Nouveau adds warmth and comfort to the room. Its distinguishing features are:
  • the presence of natural bends, rounded shapes, smooth lines;
  • the use of natural materials for decoration, decoration and furniture;
  • warm and pastel shades;
  • the presence of natural motifs in the images.
Using Art Nouveau for the interior of any room, it is worth abandoning straightness and symmetry.

Materials

The Art Nouveau style is characterized by natural materials, which are only diluted in small quantities by artificial ones:
  • Tree. It is used for walls, floors, doors, stairs and decor. Any kind of wood is suitable. For harmony in design, one type of wood should be used to design the constituent spaces.
  • Metal. Items and elements made of metal must be present in this style. However, it is not recommended to use metal in excess.Forged handles, furniture legs, frames of mirror surfaces and paintings, elements on the chandelier are used. Forged elements are made with smooth bends and plexuses, which adds lightness and weightlessness to the metal.
  • Glass. Used material in the form of partitions, tables, chandeliers, paintings, all kinds of lighting fixtures.
  • Textile. Used in the smallest quantities. Textile elements are used for curtains, drapes, pillows for a sofa, furniture upholstery, but attention should not be paid to fabric elements. Usually used in the color of wallpaper, with soft patterns or patterns in waves.
Art Nouveau style is not cheap for room decoration because of the high cost of materials, design services and the complexity and complexity of the work.

The surface

Walls in this style are designed as a general background, usually in calm shades, decorated with complex patterns or drawings. It is possible to use wood panels suitable for wallpaper or textile. For the floor, the most suitable option is the classic version: marble or parquet in the form of a herringbone. To give the interior originality, other options are used:
  • stone laying with a pattern;
  • beautiful parquet;
  • ceramic mosaic.
The ceiling in this style is usually made multi-level with a combination of light lines and waves. For indentations, decor with wooden details is used, stucco molding is appropriate for the protruding parts. Often used a white ceiling, against which the sky is depicted, nature.

Lighting

The main emphasis in terms of lighting designers make on a warm, dim light. For these purposes, various lamps, floor lamps are used. Chandeliers are practically not used, only in those cases when lampshades from textured materials are used. You can make curtains from the same fabric. Lighting devices have wooden or metal legs and bases. The bases of the devices are made of natural materials, the plafonds are used in the form of a cone or round shape.

Colors

The Art Nouveau color palette is discreet, bright colors are not used. Since the atmosphere in the room is very dependent on colors and shades, in this style natural colors have been used that are as close as possible to natural ones. Most used colors:
  • white;
  • brown;
  • beige;
  • olive;
  • light blue;
  • mustard;
  • lilac;
  • swampy or greenish;
  • golden;
  • silver;
  • smoky;
  • wet asphalt.
As a rule, colors are chosen for the design of the room in the Art Nouveau style according to three criteria:
  • The color that is leading in the room comes to light.
  • Design is taken into account, in which there are paintings, jewelry, a variety of lighting devices and other elements.
  • Color textile textures are taken into account.
In any case, the colors inherent in the style are dim, discreet, warm and cozy, similar to trees, foliage, earth, sky, stones.

Furniture

Art Nouveau, in comparison with other styles, loves large spaces. In the room, curved configuration cabinets or built-in wardrobes, which come with decorative elements and save space, will be appropriate. Soft chairs are used for sitting, tables are usually used in large sizes, hangers and a dressing table are welcome. Furniture items can be metal or plastic, must be combined with walls, ceiling, floor, or be bright with interesting color schemes. Luxurious, refined and comfortable Art Nouveau style can be used in any room. You can get acquainted with the options for this design in numerous catalogs of design companies.

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