Empire style in the interior.

Do you want to feel like an imperial person?

Then this style is for you.


Style birthday: early 19th century.

This style originated in France during the French Revolution, when Napoleon demanded pomp and solemnity in everything, in particular in the interior decoration of the chambers.

Empire - a solemn, ceremonial, military triumphal style, imitating the chic and luxury of the Roman Empire. Rich decor with military emblem motifs. The forms are massive and simplified. Monumentality is emphasized, an intellectual atmosphere reigns, a holiday, a parade.

Used red, black wood. The bright colors of the Napoleonic flag (red, blue, white) are characteristic. Also gilding, crystal, metal, glass, forging, fabrics, porcelain.

The thread does not apply! On the furniture there are bronze and gilded slips, smooth lines, friezes, canopies. Egyptian ornament.

Rectangular, massive furniture, round and oval tables, bookcases with bars, china cabinets, open sideboards, showcases. Legs of beds, tables, chairs in the form of lion's paws, griffins, sphinxes, backs of chairs in the form of a lyre, dressing tables, jardinières - round flower stands, clavichords - standing mirrors - "psyche".

Multi-track lamps on the walls, bronze chandeliers, glass pendants. Rich decoration with motifs of military emblems: crossed swords and spears, shields and helmets, laurel wreaths.

The rich interior of the Empire-style bathroom can be implemented in a spacious room. The interior of the bathroom is created using natural materials - granite, marble, ceramics. The bathroom and sink for the interior in the Empire style are selected in rounded shapes. The color range is rich, from light cream to pink purple flowers. For decorative purposes, gilded or bronze inserts are actively used in the decoration of walls and ceilings.

Figured stucco, bent legs in the form of lion paws, griffins, sphinxes - this is what distinguishes the empire from modern styles. Shelves, a cabinet, a bedside table will fit into the interior, with stylized bronze and gilded overlays. A mirror in a gilded frame, multi-track lamps in metal frames, various figurines on the shelves are the finishing touches of the composition. And the highlight of the imperial room will be an elegant armchair with curved shapes and bright upholstery.

The style is truly imperial! For purposeful, courageous people. The main thing is to take a chance and not be afraid to use color.


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