The colonial style is original connection of the European comfort and east exotic. Its main lines are lack of pragmatism in situation and freedom in space. This direction, as a rule, is acceptable for arrangement of country houses and studio apartments. Let's understand how to issue the room in colonial style.
Finishing
The colonial style has arisen thanks to mixture of the European, African and Asian cultures. For this reason it has no accurate description and traditions. However there are basic elements which are defining. So, for example, the room for registration has to be spacious. For finishing of walls, ceiling and floor it is necessary to use only natural materials: stone, tree, bamboo, metal, rattan. Plastic and linoleum, certainly, will not be suitable for registration.
Color scheme
Concerning color it is also necessary to give preference to natural, natural tones: beige, sand, cream, straw-colored. As a rule, designers use them for creation of basis of interior. Terracotta, chocolate color or ochre can shade it. Bright paints meet extremely seldom and that is exclusive in decor objects.
Furniture
"Classical" option it is possible to call rotangovy tables, sofas and chairs here. The African equipment and natural materials are welcomed. However usual low sofas and chairs of reserved tones can be fine and less expensive alternative. At the same time furniture has to be massive and have ancient appearance. Therefore as material for upholstery it is better to choose brocade, suede or leather.
Lighting
Much attention should be paid to lighting of the room in colonial style. Large windows and the multilevel system of lamps – obligatory elements. They visually expand space and emphasize the European basis of this direction. The massive chandelier executed in retrostyle has to decorate the center of ceiling. And will help to add artificial lighting sconce and floor lamps with ethnic motives.
Decor
As decorative filling of the room it is possible to use masks of shamans, figurines in uniform style, mirrors in carved frames, figures of animals or people, set of pillows, massive vases. The colonial style and houseplants (curling or palmoobrazny with big sheets is emphasized).
P.S.
Certainly, finishing and filling of each type of the room can be various. Only the general recommendations are provided in this article.