Classic Interior Design

Intricate stucco decoration, a refined palette, oak parquet flooring, hand-patinated furniture, crystal chandeliers, and sparkling mirrors—classic interiors impress with palatial luxury and a formal aesthetic. Refined and striking, they emphasize the high status of the apartment or house’s owners and never go out of style. This makes the classic interior style highly sought after. It’s chosen for spacious apartments and penthouses, country houses, and private residences, where any design idea can be realized. And which classic style to choose—lush Baroque, respectable English, or austere American—is up to the client.

Classic interior design today is a reincarnation of centuries-old European design traditions, taking into account modern trends and current user needs. The result is a beautiful, well-organized, ergonomic environment that is pleasant and comfortable to live in.

With her unique approach to interpreting traditional classical interior design techniques, designer Maria Green creates unique projects: vibrant, impressive, comfortable, functional, and reflective of the owners’ personalities. You can view photos of fashionable classical interiors in our portfolio, and to commission a classic home or apartment design, call us or send us a message via chat.

The classic style is best expressed in spacious apartments and country houses with high ceilings. If space is limited, designers offer a more streamlined option for classic lovers. In any case, the interior will retain traditional features, and the design will be festive and aristocratic.

Traditions of comfort

A classic interior design for an apartment or house not only evokes luxury but also a unique sense of comfort. This is unsurprising, as classic, premium furnishings with natural finishes and designer furniture are often complemented by a fireplace (wood-burning, electric, or biofuel) with a traditional light marble mantel. The mantelpiece can be used to display clocks, candlesticks, family photos, and other beautiful accessories. A marble slab or mirrored tile can be used to decorate the wall above the fireplace.

White and gold: palace chic

The combination of milky white and gold evokes the interiors of Louis XIV’s ceremonial royal residences. Gold is abundant and ubiquitous in these designs: from the golden patina on white furniture to the massive picture frames and furniture fittings. The culmination of this “golden symphony” are the palace-style multi-tiered chandeliers with imitation candles. They are large and suspended from the ceiling by a gold chain. The sparkle of the gold frame enhances the brilliance of hundreds of crystal pendants.

Sophistication in pastel tones

Pastel colors are especially appropriate for French classics, featuring stained-glass ceilings, murals, and an abundance of beautifully draped textiles. Lavender, lilac, tea rose, crème brûlée, and azure shades are favored. Stained-glass windows in these interiors are often integrated into coffered ceilings and complemented by hidden LED lighting. This creates the illusion of a skylight, allowing sunlight to stream through.

Antique motifs

Antique details in a classic interior are a tribute to tradition. Frescoes and three-dimensional ornaments (the Greek meander, often used as an ornate border, are particularly popular) provide the greatest decorative effect. To emphasize zoning and refine the spatial geometry, designers use antique architectural details: porticos, columns and half-columns with gold-patinated capitals, pilasters, pediments, and relief cornices on the ceiling and walls.

Symmetry is the basis of planning

Classic interiors are traditionally symmetrical in layout. A fireplace or other large, defining feature may serve as the center of this axis of symmetry. It serves as a visual divider of space and always has a so-called counterpart on the opposite wall. Paired furnishings support the symmetrical layout: armchairs, sofas (in the photo, these are modular models with a beautiful curve), rugs, large vases, and statues.