MODERN CLASSIC FURNITURE: THE RIGHT MIX FOR YOUR HOME

Furnishing in a modern classic style means being inspired by the past, managing to integrate it perfectly with the present. It is not an easy task, but by following our advice you will avoid the most common mistakes that could compromise the final result. Recreating the right atmosphere at home goes a long way, which is why before moving on to all the ideas for the decoration we suggest you the vision of this video about the various styles of furniture.

Modern classic furniture: what is it about?

Even if the words "classic" And "modern" at first glance they seem to contrast with each other, there is a style that can be represented exactly by these 2 terms. Those who do not love or do not want to keep up with the latest design trends could find a valid ally in the modern classic style, as it will be useful for giving the whole house a unique and elegant image.

Modern classic furniture comes from a mix of two furnishing ideas that are at the antipodes: the classic one and the modern one, establishing itself as a timeless style. Born between Russia and France, it began to take hold and develop from the salons of Paris and St. Petersburg, which gradually abandoned the pomposity of the era in favor of a new design concept that safeguards the elegance of past times. The turning point comes when classicism is added to the minimal style made up of simple and linear shapes: with the modern classic furniture the constant aim is to reproduce a sense of depth, enhancing the brightness of the space and giving breath even to very small rooms.

To succeed in this, it is necessary that the furnishings are wisely selected. Are you afraid of having to use opulent and neo-baroque elements as furnishings? Don't worry, none of that. The part "classic" it will find an outlet through the use of gilded frames, upholstered armchairs, draperies and more, while the modern part will have no limits. Only rules: never exceed!

How to furnish in a modern classic style?

As already mentioned, the modern classic furniture mixes two different styles of furniture inside, modeling itself on each object and furnishing accessory and affecting not only the shapes, but also the colors and materials.
Wood and marble are the masters, used above all for the floors and for the kitchen worktop, they will contrast with the simple and essential lines of modern furnishings, with a glossy and lacquered finish.
The houses and apartments that best lend themselves to being furnished in a modern classic style, have high ceilings decorated with important materials such as Venetian stucco; for an extra touch opt for the boiserie, they will be the perfect setting for the minimal environment. Do you want some other ideas? Don't give up on candelabra, large mirrors and baroque frames.
The colors that go perfectly with the style of furniture described so far are the warm shades. Playing with colors is always a winning choice, that's why you can also combine cold contrasting colors. An example is the petrol green color, beautiful together with the wood color for a personal touch also from the chromatic point of view.

Living area in a modern classic style: what to choose?

The living area is the heart of the house, it often includes the kitchen and therefore the dining room, so doubts could arise regarding the type of furniture to prefer to follow the modern classic style by integrating all the environments. Let's see some ideas.

Which furniture and furnishing accessories to choose for the living room?
The living area in modern classic style must be large and bright, in this way you can indulge yourself with the choice of furniture and furnishings. Our advice is to identify an imposing sofa, to be placed also in the center of the room as a real fulcrum of the environment. The choice can also fall on a modular sofa to be highlighted even more with the addition of a contrast.
If you have the possibility to have a fireplace, the whole room will take on a warm and enveloping atmosphere, without the need to fill the room too much. The classic elements will find space in the boiserie and in the large mirror to be placed on a free and framed wall. with a golden frame, also useful for giving more depth if the room is not very large.

Kitchen and dining room: how to orient yourself in the choice
In this case the table will be the real protagonist of the whole scene. Better to choose it in wood, with inlaid legs and chairs with sinuous shapes. The choice of this type of shapes will allow you to be able to dare with colors that do not have to be classic.
The lighting of the classic-style dining room would include a crystal chandelier that winds over several arms, but here a modern lighting system comes to the rescue consisting of elements hanging from the ceiling also placed at different heights, which not only will noted for its simple and essential shapes, but it will also remain in perfect minimal style.

Finally, in the kitchen, the materials will make the difference. As suggested before, opt for a marble countertop, resistant and super useful for any type of preparation without fear of ruining it. In contrast to this you can choose a super modern and latest generation kitchen, with colors and materials with a glossy or even lacquered finish. To balance the classic and the modern, dare with parquet and also choose a vintage, old style or restored chandelier to illuminate the whole environment and the work surface.

The classic modern interior design for the bedroom

The sleeping area in a house with a classic modern style will have the bed as its fulcrum. The more daring can choose the canopy bed, now on the market there are different versions from the oldest to the most contemporary. A classic bed will also be fine, perhaps with a wooden headboard to contrast with walls in a bright shade. Even the effect of the padded headboard will make its figure and you can combine it with any sofas or armchairs to add as furnishings to the room.
Bedside tables, chest of drawers and wardrobes, on the other hand, will be perfect with simple, clean and linear shapes to give a touch of modernity.
Curtains, carpets and fabrics in general, on the other hand, will be excellent allies for the "antique effect of the room, which will result as a whole, with a marked contemporary taste.