Art Nouveau in the interior

Art Nouveau in the interior appeared in the late XIX - early XX century, and this is absolutely not surprising. Interior designers are tired of the usual solutions and wanted something new, fresh, unusual. And the industrialization that was going on in seven-league strides allowed them to use new equipment and new materials. There was a desire, there were new ideas, there was an opportunity to realize them - so there was a modernist style in the interior.

It can not be said that the modernist style in the interior originated in one country. He was popular throughout Europe and the United States, and in each country he had his own name. Habitual name "modern style" wasaccepted in Russia; in Germany, Finland and Sweden it was called "Jugendstil" ("youth style"), in France, England, the USA, Holland, Belgium - "art nouveau" ("new art"), in Italy - "liberti" (from the word " freedom").

As already mentioned above, the Art Nouveau style in interior and architecture differed among other things using modern materials - glass and metal. Vivid examples of the Art Nouveau style in architecture are the Crystal Palace in London and the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Interior in the Art Nouveau style is first of all smooth, flexible and elegant lines. Here you will not see strict geometry - only abstract shapes reminiscent of exotic climbing plants. These lines are supplemented by an abundance of unusual decorative elements.

How was the design of the Art Nouveau room created? First, the designer chose general trend, interior direction, and then... began to improvise, good, fantasy was where to turn around. The rooms in the Art Nouveau style are wide, with huge window apertures. The author of the interior had only to fill the space with designer elements, subordinated to a single style.

Interior in the Art Nouveau style differs at first glance simple, but at the same time very elegant lines and shapes. He is very harmonious, although combines at first glance poorly combined motifs - natural and abstract. This harmony makes it not only surprisingly beautiful, but also extremely functional.

Furniture in the Art Nouveau style simple in shape and very comfortable. Despite its almost a century and a half history,the modernist style in the interior (and in particular - the furniture made in this style) is relevant to this day. A typical armchair in the Art Nouveau style is a simple metal frame, covered with fabric or leather. But the furniture in the Art Nouveau style also happens to be more complicated - it is a tribute to plant motifs that predominate in this style of interior design.

By the way, it is the style of Art Nouveau in the interior that we owe the functional cabinet furniture, which is so popular now - regardless ofchosen style of the interior. English and German furniture manufacturers were looking for constructive solutions for furniture in the Art Nouveau style - and there appeared case furniture.

When decorating the interior in the Art Nouveau style are widely used glass, wood, metal and plastic. The combination of these materials was a priority forarchitects of the time when the modernist steel in the interior was just born. Add to this a floral ornament on the walls, ornate window grilles - and you can get an idea of ​​this style of the interior.

Interior in the Art Nouveau style is not only magnificentmansions of the beginning of the last century. Even a modern apartment of relatively small size can be successfully decorated in this style. The design of the room, made in the Art Nouveau style, will be light, light, functional and surprisingly elegant. The main thing is to remember the main "commandments" of the Art Nouveau style:

• smooth, graceful lines


• natural plant motifs


• the harmony of all elements of design


• use of metal, wood and glass

Interior in the Art Nouveau style is an excellent solution for those who are tired of faceless geometry and gravitate toward quite modern, but at the same time living and elegant design of premises.