“We suddenly sit down at the piano, take off the veil from the keys and light candles” - this is roughly how lovers of romance and romanticism, an old-fashioned and even historical style, but very homely and at the same time refined, spend their leisure time.
It is generally accepted that romanticism developed at the beginning of the 19th century, but its elements appeared in everyday life much earlier, stepping into homes from the paintings of Francisco Goya and Karl Bryullov, the works of Heinrich Heine, George Byron and Fyodor Tyutchev. We can say that romanticism in interior and design is an echo of poems and paintings created during the period of struggle against the “cold”. In defiance of calculation and logic, a new movement in art raised the banners of vivid emotions, intuition, fantasy, and pathos.
Romanticism in the interior: style features
In the old days, the concept of romanticism in design personified sensuality, relaxedness, closeness with nature... But later the emphasis shifted towards home aesthetics and family comfort. Nowadays, romanticism in the interior is:
- Smooth lines, Gothic arches and openings;
- The dominance of pastel colors;
- Availability of folklore decor;
- A fair amount of beautiful trinkets;
- An abundance of flowers and indoor plants.
The task of furnishings in the style of romanticism is to fill the space with idyllic peace, serenity and bliss. In such a home they not only relax their body and soul, they willingly play music in it, write letters, drink tea from thin porcelain cups and read poetry.
Materials: royal scope
The style originated in boudoirs and chambers, which determined its components:
- Stone, marble;
- Noble tree;
- Metal;
- Glass, crystal;
- Carpets (carpet).
The floors in a modern, romantic home are covered with parquet or carpeted. The ceiling is decorated with sculptural borders and stucco moldings. The window openings are deep, the doors are set in arched vaults. The walls can be painted in the colors inherent in the style or covered with wallpaper - satin or paper, with thin stripes or with a floral print. Stone is often used to decorate fireplaces and arches. If the area allows, columns are also appropriate, the style is royal!
Color and lighting: play of halftones
The first violin, of course, belongs to lily-white; cream, ash-pink, peach, muted lilac can replace or complement this color...
The main rule: no sharp, “traffic light” transitions; the style denies contrast and eye-catching richness of color.
The purpose of lighting is to promote peace. It works best with sconces and floor lamps, lamps under shades, and also lamps in the form of candelabra. The light should be unsharp, diffused, gentle. But a chandelier, however, is necessary - luxurious, ornate, it is one of the main attributes of the furnishings in this style.
Furniture: elegant comfort
The ideal is, of course, antique chests of drawers, bookcases and bureaus. But also modern furniture, which fully complies with the laws of the historical genre, is now sufficient. The main thing is the plasticity of the lines and the skill of finishing. Items with openwork inserts from forged metal: these can be the legs of a bed, the backs of chairs, or a table support.
The furniture in the living room must be not only charmingly beautiful, but as comfortable as possible: chairs with curved backs, armchairs with soft armrests. It's hard to imagine a romantic living room without a grand piano. And without a fireplace: if it is not possible to build a real one, you can limit yourself to an electric copy.
A great idea is also a small fountain that will emphasize the romantic nature of the apartment owners.
In the bedroom, a richly decorated dressing table, a chest of drawers, or just large mirror in a luxurious frame.
The kitchen requires wood: no plastic countertops or aluminum stools.
The color of the bathroom is neutral, not exciting to the eye, the walls are covered ceramic tiles milky, light green, pale yellow or light coffee tone. Let the bathtub itself be cast-iron, antique-style, with shaped claws.
Textiles: from lambrequins to canopies
The colors of the fabrics are watercolor, with small floral patterns, the textures are soft, pleasant to the touch, creating an intimate and trusting atmosphere. Curtains made of fine fabrics flow in folds, like the dresses of aristocratic women; Draperies, lambrequins, and canopies made of silk, chintz or cotton are widely used.
He loves this type of design, all kinds of pillows: plain and with thin silver (or golden) stripes, smooth and fluffy, with embroidery, ruffles...
Carpets with oriental patterns, bedspreads with ruffles and flounces, capes with bows and lace for chairs.
Not small things: decorative items
It is the details that finally “sculpt” the image of the home. Actually, romanticism ceases to be such if you take away engravings on the walls, bronze lamps, marble and plaster busts of poets and thinkers, copies of ancient statues, silver and glass vases with fresh flowers, porcelain figurines, and in the kitchen - decorative dishes and painted wall plates. You should not spare space for plants - these can be dwarf trees in ceramic tubs, and climbing along the walls exotic vines.
Romanticism style in the interior of the veranda 
Romanticism in the bedroom interior 
Bathroom interior in romantic style 
Living room in romantic style 
- one of those design inventions that requires a subtle, deep instinct. When decorating your home, you need to make sure that tenderness and sophistication do not turn into affectation and sweetness. In a house that seems to have been transported by the wind from the era of crinolines and polonaises, all inhabitants should be warm and comfortable.
The presence of many decorative accessories in this kitchen indicates that its owner is an adherent of romanticism in design and has a delicate taste. After all, all the elements are in harmony with each other, resulting in a cute composition.
Fabrics form the basis of this bedroom's interior design - they frame the window, cover the bed and even hang on the wall.
This bathroom incorporates the most successful colors of the Romantic style: white, light brown and walnut. The end result was very tender and even airy interior. What you need for the bathroom!
White interior in this version it is diluted with other colors - blue and pink. But it is worth saying that the colors chosen are gentle and desaturated, which is why there is no contrast here that is alien to this style.
Flowers are everywhere in this living room: on the walls, in patterns, and also in vases. They fit harmoniously into the interior and give it a touch of fresh piquancy.
A canopy on a crib is not only a very functional thing that will definitely protect your child from drafts, but also a wonderful accessory that will add tenderness and airiness to the interior of a child’s room.
The soft green color brings incredible freshness to the bedroom interior and looks simply amazing. The interior design is perfectly complemented by cute accessories, such as photographs on the walls and decorative pillows.
The head of the bed has become a place to “dwell” the most beautiful souvenirs that were brought from various travels.
This living room is made in the best traditions of romanticism. There are beautiful chairs with forged legs, busts on pedestals, smooth lines of arches, and chic curtains. All these elements, collected in one place, create a sophisticated and, at the same time, gentle atmosphere here.
The interior design of this room turned out to be very romantic. All because they were used here gentle colors- beige and pink. The interior was complemented by flowers typical of romanticism. By the way, here they are present both in the form of an ornament on the wallpaper and in living form.
Without accessories, the interior of this living room would look a little boring and bland. But decorative elephant pillows and beautifully framed photographs add a touch of luxury.
Design of this romantic bedroom was thought out literally down to the smallest detail: lamps will create twilight, flowers will bring freshness to the interior, and a marble column will add sophistication.
Without flowers it is impossible to even imagine this interior in the romantic style. That's why they are present here in abundance. Very fresh and tender!
It seems that this beautiful furniture was delivered straight from the royal palace. It fits perfectly into a sophisticated interior and complements it perfectly.
Despite the contrasting color combinations, which are not entirely typical of romanticism in design, this dining room looks nice. Perhaps the fact is that dark brown was chosen as a contrasting color, and not, for example, flashy red.
A chic four-poster bed immediately attracts all attention. However, it is perfectly complemented by other items, for example, an exquisite chandelier, a cute table, and a small sofa with cushions. This is exactly the romantic atmosphere you need for a bedroom.
A fireplace in the interior always looks very elegant. It is a good decoration in itself, so don’t overwhelm it with a bunch of trinkets. It will be enough to put a vase of flowers and a beautiful candlestick on it.
Expensive dark wood in the bedroom interior goes well with delicate shades furniture and floral patterns on bed linen.
This living room looks absolutely gorgeous: the large leopard print sofa certainly plays the main role here.
A canopy can decorate not only a bed, but also, for example, a dressing table. Thanks to him, it turns into a real corner of comfort, where a woman can spend hours creating beauty.
This moderately bright bedroom looks very gentle - plain light walls and smooth lines did their job.
This dining room looks simply chic - there is nothing superfluous here, and the lamp emits a soft, diffused light that will help you fully enjoy dinner.
Curtains with a floral pattern are complemented in the interior with decorative pillows and living plants. It turns out to be a very fresh spring option!
The stucco molding on the ceiling looks very rich, so it will become a wonderful element of interior decor in the style of romanticism.
The design of this interior lacks sharp lines and contrasting color combinations. But there is a chic fireplace and stylish light furniture, creating an atmosphere of comfort and bliss.
It was decided to introduce bright color into the interior design of this kitchen, which resulted in the appearance of rich orange walls. In combination with white furniture it looks very good.
In this very bright and spacious bathroom you can see the lovely accents inherent in romanticism: flowers, chic furniture, unusual mirrors and a small lamp that illuminates the room in dark time days.
The interior of this living room is complemented by all sorts of accessories that fit into the overall design concept and perfectly complement it.
The smooth rounded opening in the wall looks amazing - already at the entrance to the room it is clear: the interior of the bedroom exactly corresponds to the design of romanticism.
High light ceiling with a chic chandelier, a bed with a flying canopy and a sea of flowers create a unique atmosphere of fresh tenderness in this bedroom.
This children's room for a girl turned out to be very cute and airy. The child will definitely feel like a little princess.
Unusual photos on the walls and a “fluffy” mirror bring originality to the interior and perfectly decorate a white wall.
A living room designed in the romantic style must be as bright and fresh as possible, for example, like this option. Light colored furniture and big windows contribute to the fact that the atmosphere of tenderness never leaves this room, even in the evening.
A chic chandelier imitating a candlestick fits perfectly into the interior of this kitchen. There are also a lot of cute ladies' little things, like decorative plates and pots with plants.
General idea of the romanticism style. The word “romance” evokes associations dear to the heart, although one sees flowers intertwined with pink bows, others imagine the silhouettes of a couple in love against the backdrop of a sunset on the seashore. A man who writes poetry to his beloved and gives flowers is called romantic; an evening together by candlelight by the fireplace with a glass of wine and a box of chocolates can be called romantic. A delicate pink scarf on the long neck of an elegant high school student looks romantic, little girls have romantic dreams who see themselves as princesses from a fairy tale, where they will certainly be chosen at a ball by a prince on a white horse and called with him to a wonderful future, without grief and tears. However, the romanticism style, which became popular in the art of the 19th century, still holds a leading position in the design of modern interiors.
This interior is appropriate for anyone in a house where 3 generations, mostly women, live together, but most often it is used in the bedroom of young ladies or in the apartment of romantically minded newlyweds. The main feature of the style is classic with a touch of “Barbie-style” doll chic, where flowers and bows remain the hallmark of the interior. In the Romanticism style, floral and floral patterns are widely used to decorate curtains, pillows and bedspreads. Often an elegant table is decorated with fresh, artificial or dried flowers, dry rose petals in wide glasses, lace tablecloths and embroidered towels. Cute white porcelain with roses, original candlesticks, fluffy blankets self made, cozy velor chairs by the fireplace are also attributes of romanticism.
Characteristic features of the romanticism style
Romanticism is a calm sophistication, there is no place for sharp lines and sharp corners, contrasting combinations. Tenderness and smoothness are welcomed in everything - in furniture, accessories, textiles and even room layout. Here all kinds of draperies, fringe, elegant floral patterns, knitted tablecloths and openwork napkins fit organically into the interior. Preference is given to light flowing fabrics in pastel shades and milky white, which combine favorably with beige and delicate shades of pink, and brown and plum are used instead of black.
For winter warmth They use voluminous blankets and fluffy fabrics, which are so nice to wrap yourself in by the fireplace in cold weather. Fabrics in romantic style are widely used - canopies by the bed, handmade stoles and fringed bedspreads on armchairs, and also use lambrequins over doorways.
Characteristic style - small elegant tables, consoles and bedside tables, covered with original handmade tablecloths or imitating hand-made ones, which are selected by color - in harmony with the curtains and bedspreads. Often tables are covered with multi-layered tablecloths or lace trimmed around the edges, which adds coziness to a romantic interior. As an addition - beautiful dishes with floral designs, candlesticks, vases, a collection of dolls dressed as “young ladies”, antique clock, a unique lampshade from a flea market, or other interesting vintage items for decor.
Romanticism is classified as a group of historical styles, since the influence of its ideas on the development of art in European culture at the turn of the 18th–19th centuries is obvious. However, the style, along with classicism, holds a leading position among the most popular trends in interior design; it is popular due to its relaxed canons, like other historical styles.
Romanticism, as an artistic movement, arose in European culture on the verge of the 18th–19th centuries, with its concept of sensual freedom and closeness to nature, which today is successfully implemented in many modern interiors. Romanticism is quite individual, and although it has its own view of the beauty of man, nature and the expression of feelings, it still leaves enough room for self-expression and personal freedom. This style is preferred by poetic natures and connoisseurs home comfort, since it came from the homes of aristocrats, connoisseurs of sophistication.
As already mentioned, romanticism is one of the historical styles, so the approach to the choice of materials is traditional. These are valuable wood species, expensive textiles and ceramics, a natural stone and elegant metal forging. The ceilings and floors are light, preference is given to light parquet or laminate, “oak-like” is possible, and wallpaper with a small floral pattern or discreet geometric pattern is suitable for the walls. Near the ceiling, a frieze or stucco molding in the color of the ceiling or walls is appropriate.
Color is fundamental romantic mood in the interior: white, milky, coffee, beige, soft pink, shades of light wood, raspberry, light yellow and cornflower blue. Too dark or bright colors not suitable for romanticism.
For romantic interiors, select soft diffused light and cozy twilight in the evening; you can add lighting with the help of a successful ensemble of elegant sconces or classic table lamp. Candles in candlesticks are a common element of decor, and a real hearth (fireplace) is one of the attributes of style. It’s hard to imagine romanticism without an abundance of cute decorative accessories - from round vases for wildflowers or water lilies to wide decorative plates with hand-painted frames and handmade photos.
Romanticism is a great choice for poetic visionaries and dreamers, but it can use classic elements, antiques, vintage flea market items, satin quilts and bedspreads and lace for finishing textiles. However, make sure that all small items are in harmony with each other.
Romanticism (French romantisme), an ideological and artistic movement in European and American spiritual culture. 18 - 1st floor. 19th centuries
Romanticism is considered characteristic of poetic natures. This style is characterized by: sophistication, elegance, plastic lines. Romanticism is a light, sophisticated style. The interior perfectly combines: forging, arched openings, flowers in beautiful flowerpots, sculptures, glass, flowers, light fabrics...
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Furniture covered with silk fabric, silk pillows. IN modern architecture Romanticism is an appeal, rather, to folklore and natural forms of decor - wild stone, forging, Gothic forms of openings.
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The painful discord between the ideal and social reality is the basis of the romantic worldview and art.
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Interiors in the romantic style are characterized by intimacy, balanced proportions, simplicity of forms and light colors. The premises were light and spacious, which is why the interior was perceived as moderately simple, but psychologically comfortable.
The walls of rooms with deep window niches were painted white or other light colors, covered with embossed striped wallpaper. The pattern on the window curtains and furniture upholstery was the same. These fabric interior parts were colored and contained designs depicting flowers.
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The concept of a “clean room” appears, that is, a room that has not been used in weekdays. This usually closed “Sunday room” served only for receiving guests. Furniture painted in warm colors and wall watercolors, engravings, as well as a large number of decorations and souvenirs added additional comfort to the residential interior.
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As with style preferences, the practical Biedermeier selects only those pieces of furniture that correspond to his idea of functionality and comfort. Never before has furniture met its purpose so fully as in this era - decorativeness fades into the background.
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The main criteria for furniture of this style are strength, good quality and comfort. Features Biedermeier furniture - smoothly curved backs and armrests of armchairs, sofas, chairs, bent and turned legs of tables and secretaries.
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Never before has furniture been so “furniture-like” in character, that is, free from architectural excesses and alien decor. The simplicity of the furniture forms was compensated by the bright colors of the upholstery and the functional practicality of the furniture designs.
Disappeared, common in the 18th century. furniture made up of many pieces that could be combined or used separately. The widespread use of bed canopies has recently disappeared.
The furnishings of the home are complemented by display cases, shelves, corner cabinets, dressing tables and the indispensable, fashionable at that time, small harpsichords (spinets). Sets of wide sofas and sofas appeared, complemented by chairs and tables.
For the upholstery of seats and backs of chairs, instead of the silk customary in the Empire era, simpler fabrics were used, for example, chintz with a floral pattern, or plain or striped grosgrain. Horse hair was used as a flooring element.
People with a fine mental organization who value harmony, tranquility and lightness of life will come in very handy with such an interior design style as romanticism, the features of which will be discussed in this article.
The romantic style is still in demand, even despite the numerous other artistic decors and their significant popularity. And this is not surprising, because only a romantic style creates comfort in the interior and the coziness we love so much. In addition, the romantic style is universal for almost any room and any room.
This style is very difficult to attribute to any specific era; it manages to combine fashion trends different nations And various countries. The style combines modern and traditional trends. But at the same time, the design always maintains an omnipresent elegance and integrity. There are unnecessary elements in it and there is no design rule “combine incompatible things” - all components always form a single harmonious and beautiful composition.
The origins of the romantic style go back to France. This artistic design direction appeared at the end of the 18th century there. The growing interest in different cultures, ideological traditions and folklore - all this in general combination was ideally reflected in the romantic style, popular at all times. It is characterized by ideal elegance, sophistication, plasticity and sophistication of lines.
An elegant interior in a romantic style is, above all, filled with personality. After all, it is completely aimed at a pronounced reflection of the personal inner world. The style of romanticism exists outside modern world, he is in no hurry to part with old, good-quality and beautiful things.
Thus, this style does not tend to let new items pass through, but stopping in time does not in any way affect coziness and comfort. After all, a room or any room decorated in the style of romanticism is carefully thought out down to every single detail, where absolutely every element carries a light, dreamy, peaceful, comfortable, and harmonious atmosphere.
When decorating a room in this style, quite often ordinary wooden doors are replaced with rather beautiful arched vaults in order to increase usable space and add even more freedom and air. Also, when decorating, it is possible to design arched vaults to window openings.
Walls are most often covered with wallpaper with various silk-screen printing, or can be decorated with fabric coverings. Fabrics that are used to decorate windows, furniture and doorways draped, as a rule. In general, the use of fabrics in romanticism is the dominant decorative material. It always adds luxury and reminds us of the palace French chic. But this is by no means pretentious and pompous, and certainly does not fall out of the general design background.
It so happened that the main colors in romanticism are: milky, beige, cream, light brown, white or peach colors. It is allowed to use inclusions of light green, blue or soft pink. And aggressive contrasts are not allowed. The color in the interior should please the eyes and not irritate at all. The upper half of the wall can be decorated with a stucco cornice or border, and at the bottom it is possible to use a carved decorative panel.
The ceiling covering is usually left white or light beige, and the floor is finished wood material or parquet. By modern trends The use of carpet is allowed. This is one of the basic rules in decorating a romantic style.
A different lighting solution can bring the necessary additional romance. In daylight, this can be diffused lighting, and in the dark - dim artificial lighting. Undoubtedly, if the area of the room allows, then the highlight of the decor can be the fireplace and the harmoniously decorated area around it.
In the style of romanticism, you should not forget about all kinds of accessories. Always given Special attention“little things”: soft ottomans, books, figurines, blankets, etc. If paintings are hung on the walls, then they should be in massive, elegant carved frames. Flowers can add coziness to your room. Plants will look especially interesting, without any doubt, in designer decorative floor vases or pots.
But the most important role is probably played by furniture in a romantic style. It must necessarily have rounded contours, elements of artistic forging or carving, as well as various curves. It is advisable to add various antique armchairs, cabinets, chests of drawers, screens, sideboards, bedside tables or carved tables to the interior. And even more so, if the furniture is new, it should be made in the spirit of the 19th century.
It is worth noting that the romantic interior style implies the constant use of only natural elements in decoration: wood, stone or fabric. This is due to the fact that romanticism always reveals soulfulness, inner world, personal depth and natural essence of a person.
Any room professionally decorated in this style will always be cozy, comfortable and attract with its tenderness and softness.
