Colonial style in architecture and interior originated in the XVI century, in the era of the conquest of new lands by Europeans - in Asia, Africa and America. Spanish, British and French ships were sent in search of new territories and sources of resources. Very often the conquerors settled in the colonies with their families. So there was a colonial style, which is based on the synthesis of cultures - the colonizers brought with them the comfort and elegance of Europe, and from the local people they borrowed exotic traditions and original motifs.
Depending on the nationality of the colonists and the location of the colonies, the colonial style in architecture and design had several types: laconic and elegant English, luxurious French, cozy Spanish, a bit rough Dutch and restrained American colonial style.
Today the colonial style in the interior is chosen by people strong in spirit with high aesthetic demands. Also, the colonial interior is suitable for people who travel a lot and bring a large number of souvenirs from each trip. In the house of the colonial style, all these souvenirs will not only find their place, but will also organically emphasize the exoticism of the interior.
General Characteristics of the Colonial Interior
Despite the fundamental difference between Asian, South American and African cultures, all colonial houses have a number of common characteristics. The first of them - a lot of free space in the house - spacious rooms, large windows. And for zoning rooms used screens and partitions. When creating a colonial interior, only natural materials are used - wood, leather, stone, textiles, clay, bronze. Corresponds to natural shades and colors of the interior. Colonial style of the interior is characterized by shades of gold, olive green, terracotta, the color of the aged tree and others.
Indispensable attribute of the colonial style in the interior are exotic accessories - African masks, bronze and ceramic figurines, animal horns on the walls, decorative plates, wall panels, screens, bright carpets and paths. Exotic plants and palms are perfect for creating a specific colonial atmosphere in the house.
An integral part of the colonial interior is the so-called "bestial" theme. Everyone knows how close and trustworthy are the relations of a person with an oriental outlook to animals. Therefore, images of animals should appear not only in the form of accessories, but also in furnishing furniture. The legs of the chairs and tables are made in the form of lions' paws, and the bronze lion's head will be a beautiful decoration, for example, for a fireplace.
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Living room in colonial style
The main advantage of the colonial style in the interior is the absence of rigid restrictions and rules - you can combine different directions and objects from different styles. The only condition is the naturalness of materials and the color spectrum, corresponding to the colors and shades of wildlife. For a living room in a colonial style, lightweight, sturdy furniture of austere shapes is best. A beautiful attribute of the colonial style is wicker chairs and armchairs decorated with pillows. Such furniture can be put both in the living room and on the veranda. Wicker furniture creates a cozy and calm atmosphere in the house.
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Bedroom in colonial style
For a bedroom in a colonial style would require a large high bed of wood. A set of bedroom furniture in a colonial style will be complemented by an elegant three-winged wardrobe, dressing table, bedside table, dressing table and armchairs with wooden armrests. For storing things, wooden or wicker chests are good, which embody the style of life of the colonists of the 16th-17th centuries. The highlight of the bedroom in the colonial style will be the animal's hide on the floor.
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