Elegant European Design Made Modern

If you choose European interior design as the theme for your revamped or newly-constructed home, then you’re in for a lot of surprise. Europe, after all, offers diverse cultures and rich histories. Other trends were also interestingly forged in Europe’s growth; with some in response to the inhabitants’ diversity.

Europe’s Effect on American Design                                                                        

There are a few things in American design that have been hugely influenced by European culture, architecture and design. The interior designs in modern Europe are greatly admired by Americans and there are a lot of reasons for this admiration.

The roots of this European-inspiring-American interior design can be traced to a group of designers in Europe. They were the ones who founded the Bauhaus school of design. In 1919 in Germany. This movement supported an ideology that centered on the performance rather than the overuse of fashionable accessories. This was no different from the minimalist Nordic style.

European Design and You

The Old World style focuses on accessorizing and how to best apply it in your own home. The key is to remember that your design and your home represent who you are. Welcome the European design but never forget to give a piece of you in the design.

Make good use of textures and colors that are available to you. Just make sure that each element adheres to your chosen theme.

European interior design is all about balancing out all the elements. The classical look was hugely influenced by the Romans and Greeks so you must not fail in creating large-scale ornamentation.

Use a fireplace. This is the best kind of ornament that you can have. Use it effectively as a focal point in the bedroom, also in the living room. If you’re feeling a little bold, then have a fireplace at the dining room and the kitchen.

Use natural materials such as stones for your flooring. Cotton and velvet are your go-to fabrics if you want to achieve an elegant ambience.

When you want to mix different designs but in a European way, then be sure to have the floors and walls done with deep textures.

European Furniture

Here are the large-sized furniture pieces that you could use for your Old World turned Modern styling –

Tuscan

French country

Spanish

French Chateau

Mediterranean

Italian Villa

Focus on these listed styles or you can mix and match with other designs. For example, you can pair a Tuscan kitchen with a unique Italian Villa living room.

Remember that European furniture is always decorated. Majority of the pieces are, that is. French regional furniture are decorated with turquoise, cream, lavender, or a gray-green color. These hues can provide the room a relaxed feeling.

European pieces also have curves though they are unobstructed and free. The more comprehensive the carvings are, the more superior the value of the furniture piece is. The carvings are often there to highlight the artistic beauty of the piece.

In seats, the carvings can done on both the back and arms. Sofas often have the carvings on the edges of the furniture.

Don’t be surprised to find fluted legs. The French regional style, specifically, displays these fluted legs. These can be distinguished by the channels running right beside the leg or column.

European furniture is also often upholstered. Many of the French style chairs have upholstery on their seats, arms or even on the backs. A few seats just have upholstery on one part, generally the seat.

Trends and Mixed European

When it comes to trends, practically is acceptable. In 2016, modern European style embraced pink for a more dramatic setup.

The latest American trends unsurprisingly descended from European and Nordic areas. This means that you have a lot to look forward to. You can look forward to seeing Victorian, Tuscan, even Baroque pieces in homes.

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