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The origins of the Greek style
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Distinctive features of the Greek direction
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Interior decoration in Greece style
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Walls
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Ceiling
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Floor
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Furniture and decor
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Greek style in the interior of rooms
Antiquity and modernity in the Greek style
The origins of the Greek style
An ancient times laid a huge imprint on the nature of the situation in Greek houses, it was from them that the sculptural works of art, ancient frescoes and love for natural building materials got contemporaries.
Living room in beige-sand tones with a blue ceiling
The Roman Empire left a considerable trace in Greek interiors, and later the oriental motifs mixed up with them. The mixing of nationalities in the design of the dwellings created a unique style of interiors, which can conditionally be divided into classic, with the Mediterranean slope, and modern, gravitating to minimalism.
The village charm of the Greek Mediterranean
Distinctive features of the Greek direction
From ancient times, the Greeks brought to their homes a love of plots from the mythology of ancient Greece and ancient statues, columns and other architectural elements.
The Greek style makes a combination of blue and white recognizable. Greece is a country of three seas, which explains the passion of local residents to the shades of Marina. White color is used either in its pure form, or in dairy and cream options.
Geometric ornament in the Greek style
A characteristic decor in the form of ornaments, amphora, statues of Greek deities – immediately refers the audience to the origins of this direction and constitutes its authenticity. It is important not to overdo it with the decor, since Greek interiors are distinguished by open spaces and free access to natural lighting.
Large window openings, “naked” or covered with light transparent textiles are another distinctive feature of style.
Simple forms, plots from mythology, vintage decor and two -tone palette – distinctive features of style
Natural materials in the decoration (granite, marble, wood and marble), painted ceilings, bas -reliefs and columns, furniture with proper geometry are all the Greek style.
Interior decoration in Greece style
The Mediterranean style is characterized by two main shades – blue and white, which is also displayed in the decoration of surfaces.
Walls
To cover the walls, the Greeks are quite simple white plaster, the shade of which is selected depending on the taste of the owners, but necessarily light and discreet. Often, the walls are decorated with frescoes with a carefully thought -out pattern, forming decorative niches of an oval or square shape, and sculptures or paintings are installed in them. It is this design that becomes an accent of the room.
The luxury of the Greek style in the country house
Ceiling
If the wall decoration is to some extent ascetic, then on the ceiling you can “recoup”:
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The glossy tensioning blade of dairy color will beautifully reflect the glare of light, increasing lighting, visually lift the ceiling and expand the space
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The ceiling painting will demonstrate the delicate taste of the owners, the main thing is to find a professional artist
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Gypsum -plane structures are an inexpensive and spectacular way to arrange a ceiling space, creating several levels of lighting
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Beams are closer to the village direction of the Greek style, while only natural wood is used, staining it in white, beige or blue.
Painted ceiling in the living room
Greek beam in the Greek interior
Floor
On the floor, a pattern of marble or granite plates lined with a pattern looks luxurious. In some rooms, for example, a kitchen or bathroom, a pebbles coating organically look organically. Parquet or board is appropriate in the halls, budget materials are less common – laminate and linoleum.
Market floor in the living room
Furniture and decor
Choosing furniture for the atmosphere of the room in the Greek style, first of all, are focused on convenience and comfort. Too elaborate forms are not always convenient, because designers recommend dwelling on furniture with simple geometry, the exception is the Hellenic direction of the Greek style, where pompous is required, experiments with forms are allowed and bent or twisted legs, expensive upholstery, rich decor are welcome. In other cases, the Greek style has traditional forms and natural fabrics and materials.
Modern Greek style
Greek interiors are characterized by wicker chairs and tables, cabinets with swing doors, stylish chests of drawers. In Greek interiors, furniture covered with case made of natural materials is often found, which, along with vintage objects, gives the atmosphere of rustic comfort.
Among decorative elements, Greek vessels are distinguished – amphoras and vases, statues, forged objects, wall and ceiling painting, columns, pilasters (real or imitation).
Wicker furniture in the Greek interior
Greek style in the interior of rooms
The general historical trend is preserved in the design of any of the premises in the house, but each of them has their own nuances.
In the bathroom, naturalness is welcomed in the decoration of surfaces, decor and textiles. The exception may be plumbing from modern materials, but without plastic and other artificial components.
Greek -style light bathroom
Huge windows covered with light curtains or Roman curtains are appropriate in the bedroom. Wall decoration is diverse – from smooth plaster to imitation of an unprocessed shell.
The kitchen needs free space, here they are not only prepared food, but also gathered a family at the dinner table. If a large territory is allocated under the kitchen, then the headset is located along one or several walls, and in the middle there is a functional “island”.
Light colors, the texture of wood and rattan create a positive mood in the kitchen and give comfort
The living room in the Greek style is characterized by a light color palette with a predominance of white, beige and light blue, and symmetry in the layout using paired furniture, floor vases, lamps, etc. The semantic center in the living room traditionally acts, the set of upholstered furniture and the coffee table made in the Greek style is important.
Greek Mediterranean style in the bedroom
It is important to remember that the Greek style gravitates to minimalism, because it originated at a time when all objects were created manually using a primitive tool, therefore it is recommended to use a minimum of furniture and decorative objects, preferring an elegant palette, authentic paintings and other artistic techniques.
Harmony of antiquity and modernity in the interior of the studio apartment
