Gradually, a colonial style in the interior comes into fashion. Its introduction into our life is still due to Russian graduates of closed English schools. “Colonization” of the interiors of city apartments, suburban villas, passes with a favorable attitude towards it fashion designers and famous glossy magazines. Hedgehog is clear that this is happening on very wealthy consumers. But so that you and I do not be overboard, let’s get acquainted with this style. It is easy to guess by the name that we are talking about a style widespread during the days of colonial times. The style of European colonialists was distinguished by modesty, simplicity, this was the first attempt at minimalism. After all, leaving for the conquest of unknown countries, the Europeans took with them the most necessary – a chest, bed, table. And the planters have already begun to equip their lives with more expensive things. Later this style even began to be associated with luxury. After all, immigrants – French, British, Portuguese, wanted to create an atmosphere of their homeland in a new place. They remade the European interior in a simplified form. At the same time, furniture, at the hands of local craftsmen, was devoid of elegance, subtle details. The surface of the furniture often remained not painted, the manufacture of furniture was carried out of cheap wood. The house was decorated only with dishes placed on the shelves. The room seemed more spacious and lighter, due to the pastel color of the walls. Когда колонизаторы обжили эти территории, они стали обустраивать свой быт более вычурно. Over time, local traditional patterns and things mixed with imported from the sea. As a result, a colonial style has formed. Its calling card is: massive type of carved furniture, as well as furniture made of wicker, leather, with exotic prints that mimic animal skins, sample shutters, wicker fans. In India in colonial houses, the atmosphere was slightly different. There was an abundance of Asian elements of luxury, and mirrors, frames, furniture, chests were decorated with gold and inlaid with ivory. The fabrics were full of a bright pattern, shading dark furniture. Stone floors were covered with carpets from the east. At home in Europe, travelers created another direction of the colonial style, they brought various souvenirs, placing them in a prominent place, souvenirs could be from different countries and different cultures. That is, let’s collect all the information in a pile. The design of the colonial style is practical and at the same time exotic. The tones of furniture close to natural. Accessories and fabrics, display the entire riot of colors of tropics. The accessories include: wooden candlesticks, table tables, glazed herbarium, geographical maps, globe, telescope, tropical plants, such as palmas, fern, orchids. Paul from natural wood, coarse plain furniture, mats, animal skins. If you decide to take this style as a basis, when remaking your apartment, decide first with the dominant color. As for textiles, small and dim drawings, in large rooms, respectively, are large and bright, for small rooms. In the design of the room, it is not recommended to use more than one large drawing. Colonial -style accessories, naturally natural: Bamboo blinds, wicker screen, mat. Floor vases, trays, bowls and baskets are widely used in this style. A pleasant atmosphere creates multi -colored candles.
