French interior in the style of minimalism or how I found my vision on such an ambiguous topic

By the paucity of her mind she believed that the concept of "French style" is equivalent to the definition of "style Provence." It turned out: nothing like this. My point of view is outdated and hopelessly behind the latest trends in the design of premises. In the world of modern interior the French style attaches its features to any direction of design. Slightly puzzled by their decrepit knowledge of the topic, I decided to arrange an interrogation of the World Wide Web. With addiction. Using the most brutal investigators: Yandex, Google, Rambler and Yahoo. 

The last two search engines among advanced comrades can be considered sludge, but they can produce the same, "golden" search result, ideally responding to a query. And not finding the one I wanted, I decided to turn to annals - the principles of both styles: French classical and minimalism.

Principles of French classical style

Professionals emphasize that the French style does not have clear criteria. It can not be confined to rigid frames. He is only a reflection of the master's inner world and a means of creating spiritual comfort for him, family members and friends. With all the freedom of such interiors there are several criteria, business cards that allow you to learn the spirit of France embodied in any of the design styles of the premises.

Business style cards:

• White color;
• the floor is slightly darker than the walls and ceiling;
• French window;
• French curtains;
• stucco on the ceiling;
• massive crystal chandeliers;
• bent legs of furniture, decorated with decorative details;
• tassels, pillows, carpets, caskets, vases, screens, paintings, figurines;
• antique, rare interior items;
• quality materials for walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, curtains and other;
• spacious rooms, closed layout.

White color

White color predominates in the interior. The French do not call for an association with the hospital. On the contrary, they believe that white does not happen much. The ceiling, walls, frames, curtains, bedspreads, furniture ... almost everything can be white.

A play of light shades is acceptable. Popular pearly reflections of tones. Bright colors are unacceptable, especially yellow or red. Black color is rarely used, in small quantities - furniture legs, fireplace grates.

Floor, window and curtains

A floor of light tones. Usually wooden, parquet. Parquet can be made unusual. From ash. A solid tree with a rich texture of a gray or whitish shade looks aristocratic.

The French window from floor to ceiling has a special energy. Professionals insist that the term "French doors" will be the more accurate name for such an architectural solution. Lifting silk curtains with festoons will add luxury and romance.

Ceiling and chandelier

The ceiling is necessarily white, decorated with Roman stucco. Stucco is located around the chandelier fixing, in the corners, along the perimeter.

The chandelier is crystal, massive with pendants. Palace and artsy. The more decorative elements, the better. Flowers and leaves, birds and fish, balls and pyramids. Materials look like crystal and gold.

Luxury in the details

All furnishing details are made from quality materials. Preference is given to naturalness and high cost. A small vase made of Chinese porcelain, the walls covered with cloth, an antique mirror - details emphasizing French chic.

Principles of minimalism

Minimalism is another dark horse that does not yield to strict limits and definitions.

But he has his own principles:

• spacious premises, open planning, zoning;
• high-quality materials;
• correct geometric shapes;
• absence of pretentiousness, non-functional objects, small decor;
• big windows;
• simple curtains or blinds;
• use of several types of lighting;
• discreet chandeliers and lamps with a minimum of crystal pendants;
• three colors;
• lack of patterns and ornaments;
• multifunctional furniture.

More space, more air

The interior of the apartment in the style of minimalism will require demolishing the partitions. If the internal walls can not be completely demolished, archways and retaining columns are made. The room is zoned with a multi-level ceiling and several types of lighting.

No closets and snacks, porcelain dogs and teddy bears. Each item has only a functional purpose.

The goal is to create a feeling of fullness of space with air and light. To reach it help large windows with simple curtains, light colors of the ceiling and walls.

Color solution

Traditionally, minimalism uses two soft colors and one bright tone. As the basic colors are popular white, gray, black, cream, brown. For accent use yellow, blue, red. The current trend is one neutral color and two bright ones.

Contrast is a popular technique. Effectively it looks like a black and white color solution. White floor, black ceiling, striped black and white walls and furniture of the same colors. Patterns, ornaments, stucco are unacceptable. All surfaces are plain and smooth.

Geometry in all

Correct geometric shapes touch lampshades, furniture, mirrors and other furnishings. Curls, monograms, other decor is unacceptable. Everything is strict and concise.

An indispensable condition is the high quality of all materials used. Let them be unnatural, but expensive and discreet.

Combine!

Let's try to combine the principles of French classics and minimalism. Initially, we will choose the base colors. For example, white walls and ceiling, gray floor. All this is suitable for both styles.

Now the color accent. Since the yellow and red French interior does not like, it is necessary to take a pale blue or light lilac. You can accentuate the carpet, painting, pillows.

The ceiling is without stucco, the walls are solid. Landmark for choosing furniture - brand «Christian Liaigre»

«Christian Liaigre»

The company works in the field of architecture, interior design, furniture production. Each piece of furniture is subjected to thorough testing to select the best materials.

The company's concepts are elegant simplicity and restrained luxury. Style management calls "French minimalism." President Christophe Cayo in an interview said that beauty should not argue with comfort.

In the photo, the interior made by the specialists of "Christian Liaigre". Furniture of their manufacture. The basis is taken of white, light brown and chocolate tones. Personally, I do not have enough white silk curtains of a simple cut, a large round chandelier made of crystal balls and the marble of Aivazovsky. A squatter standing by the wall I would throw out.

Another one of their interior is in white, olive and black tones. Black accent emphasizes the height of the ceilings.

Non-standard approach

In France, the owners of the old mansion did not act on the pattern, furnishing it in a begging classical design or in the style of Provence. They combined eco-style and minimalism against the backdrop of the ancient walls. It turned out the French eco-minimalism.

Not so many people have the imagination and the courage to create this from the construction of the 17th century, which belonged to the residence of the Cardinals of Avignon.

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