When we talk about the Greek style in the interior or in clothing, we usually mean not modern Greece, but that period in the history of the given state thatcalled antiquity. For several millennia of its existence, the ancient Greek civilization has done incredibly much for the development of science and art. In ancient Greece, culture and knowledge were given immense significance. The works of ancient Greek philosophers and mathematicians are based all modern science. And the works of sculptors, architects and artists of ancient Greece and to this day are considered examples of classical art.
The ancient Greeks, like no other people in the history of mankind, knew how to appreciate the beautiful. Beauty for them is harmony and order. The search for harmony, the desire to express the unity of form and content - that is what determined the development of ancient Greek art.
Interest in the achievements of ancient Greek civilization revived towards the end of the last millennium. He was reflected in the formation of such styles as classicism and baroque. The influence of ancient Greek culture was very strong not only on theater, literature and painting, but also on architecture and design. In the modern interior, Greek themes also remain popular. Today we will tell you about creating a Greek interior in the bathroom.
Features of style
Quite often the Greek style is confused with the wealth and luxury of the Roman direction in design. And this is natural, because these two civilizations are very closely related to each other and have many similar features. But they should not be identified: the Greek style is characterized by restraint and elegance, while the Roman style is more "pompous".
So, the main features of the interior in the Greek style:
- spacious rooms with high ceilings and large windows;
- frequent use of columns;
- use of the national Greek ornament - meander loops as an element of decor;
- stucco on ceilings, columns and other structures;
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- minimum gloss, including gilding;
- surface finish with tiles made of natural or artificial marble;
- use of predominantly natural materials;
- copies of works of art by masters of Ancient Greece as elements of decor.
Who will do?
Greek style is one of the classic trends in design. It can be called universal, as the calm and nobility of this style is suitable for the design of a variety of rooms and like a lot of different people. However, there are categories of people who will especially like the Greek interior:
- Owners of spacious apartments in "stalinkas" or new buildings, as well as those who live in country houses. To ensure that the interior in the Greek style looked properly, you need large areas and high ceilings. Only in this case, arched vaults and marble-lined columns will look harmonious.
- Connoisseurs of the classics. If you are far from modern culture, then the latest trends in the design of apartments( such as a loft or fusion) are unlikely to appeal to you. In this case, the simplicity and harmony of the Greek style, in which there is nothing superfluous and each thing has its place - this is exactly your option.
Color Solutions
Like any other room, decorated in Greek style, the bathroom should be made in light colors. Since it is assumed that all the surfaces in the room are faced with marble( even if in fact it is just an imitation of a natural stone), the interior will be white and close to it: milky, cream, light beige, light lemon. It is also possible to have a light shade of blue - still absolutely white marble in nature is almost never found.
If you want to add a few bright colors to the classic Greek interior, you can bring it closer to the more modern varieties of the Greek direction in design - the Mediterranean style. It involves the use of bright, saturated, but not causing colors - turquoise, coral, yellow, olive, green.
Finishing materials
Ancient Greek rulers and noble townspeople actively used marble to decorate their dwellings. They faced the walls, laid floors, sculpted columns from it and carved bas-reliefs. Today the purchase of natural marble in an amount sufficient to finish even a small room like a bathroom, will result in a round sum. You can not afford this luxury, not everyone, therefore, as an alternative to natural marble, you are recommended to use ceramic tiles.
Modern production technologies allow the production of porcelain tiles and tiles, imitating natural marble. The composition of the finishing materials can include real marble chips, which makes the stone texture even more realistic.
For walls and floors, a large tile of light tones should be chosen. Ceramic mosaic and curbs can be used as original decor elements. A border with a meander pattern( continuous ornament of straight lines and angles simulating sea waves) can be placed both on the edge of the floor and on the walls. Almost all the shops selling finishing materials are represented by collections of tiles in the Greek style.
Lighting
Ideally, in the Greek bathroom the main light source should be a large window overlooking the sea coast. But, if you are not a happy owner of a private house in one of the seaside cities, it will be very difficult to translate this design decision into reality.
If you can not provide natural light in the bathroom, then you need to properly organize an artificial one. Light in a Greek bath should be as much as possible, and it must penetrate into all corners of the room. But, at the same time, the light should not be too bright and beat in the eyes.
As the main light source, you can use a classic chandelier - but only if the ceiling height allows this. You can add a ceiling lamp with a pair of sconces from the same collection. In a bathroom with low ceilings, it is better to use spotlights. At the same time try to choose models without noticeable chrome-plated elements - lamps in the case under bronze, brass or gilding will look much better.
Decor and accessories
As the people inhabiting Ancient Greece, had a great love for fine art, the subjects of this very art should be the main decoration of the bathroom, decorated in Greek style. Frescoes depicting scenes from myths and legends are a typical decoration element for a room in the Greek style. The only problem is that the painting on wet plaster in conditions of high air humidity, under the influence of hot steam and water droplets will not last long. Therefore, it is better to replace it with a tiled panel on the relevant topic.
But porcelain and marble are excellent for moisture transfer, so all kinds of figurines, vases and amphoras can be safely used as accessories for the bathroom in the Greek style. Miniature sculptures can depict the ancient Greek gods, mythological creatures, heroes or animals.
Design features
Grace and simplicity are the most appropriate definition for the Greek style. This applies to the choice of furniture for the bathroom. Furniture should not be too much, but if the size of the room allows, you can complement the interior with a couch on curved legs or a classic armchair. The best solution will be wooden furniture with a light fabric upholstery.
Plumbing in a Greek bathroom should be suitable for all other elements of the interior - the right shape, discreet, but in a noble performance. Very impressive and to the place will look a large bath of natural or artificial marble. The font must necessarily be the right shape - round, oval or square. If you opted for a small bath of cast iron or acrylic, we advise you to install it on decorative feet with a coating of bronze or gilding.
Creating a unique interior
- Greek ornaments can not only decorate the floor and walls, but also be present in the decoration of furniture and plumbing fixtures.
- A large mirror in a simple openwork frame must be in the bathroom, equipped in Greek style.
- If the room has a window, you need to decorate it with an airy, translucent curtain, which on a warm summer day will slightly develop a breeze.
- When decorating a bathroom in Greek style, you should try to observe the principles of symmetry and harmony. So, the font itself can become a compositional center, around which the rest of the interior will be built.
