Italian Style
Italian style in the interior (many designers consider it the central concept that influenced the Mediterranean style) absorbed the warm, sunny tones of the peninsula. By nature, it contrasts with the hot mentality of residents. The sophisticated discretion and grand tradition of the beautiful Italian interior evoke a feeling of tranquility, coziness, and pleasant home comfort, which is vital in the modern world. Light, neutral shades, natural materials, and various accessories – it’s not all with what classic interior of the homeland of olive oil charms its connoisseurs. Let’s speak about what is and what hallmarks have the Italian style method.
Mediterranean richness deserves your awareness; many consider this style the most refined.
Combining Old With New
With such a rich history, Italian design focuses on preserving the country’s past through architecture. When you wander the streets and roadways of any city or town in Italy, you’ll detect many older buildings. However, you may be surprised to discover furniture and design with a more modern approach. Many Italian homes resulted from extensive restoration work on older buildings after the war. With many of the ancient architectural features of these homes still intact, Italians have learned to showcase them by carefully mixing older styles with contemporary fashions.
Use of Space
When you visit the locals in Italy, you should be conscious that many Italian homes seem appealing and cozy.
Many Italians live in high-rise block buildings; an apartment with limited space is expected. For this reason, Italians are masters of creating space and can transform a small room into an area that appears light, spacious, and airy. Italians can easily create a large, bright, and generous space by carefully placing furniture, lighting, and other architectural tips and tricks. For this reason, Italians are masters of creating space and can transform a small room into an area that appears light, spacious, and airy. Italians can easily create a large, bright, and generous space by carefully placing furniture, lighting, and other architectural tips and tricks.
Natural Materials
Another notable feature of Italian interior design characteristics is natural materials. The wood, stone, and metal mix is done effortlessly in Italian interior design. Such as:
- beautiful mosaic tile floor,
- glamorous marble countertop,
- metal and wood accents in the furnishings.
Smart Lighting
Lighting is a significant part of the design. There isn’t any formula or technique for choosing lighting in Italian décor. Instead, the lighting style is adapted to suit the specific architectural style of the home or property.
If you live in a city apartment or home, a large, dramatic, and shiny chandelier is an excellent way to accentuate the height of the space. Or, to assemble a gentle, wholly diffused, and soothing light, consider positioning several floor and table lights in the room.
Minimalism
Italians don’t welcome minimalism to the full extent that the Japanese or Scandinavians do; ‘more is often needed’ in Italian interior design. Today, Italian homes offer a simple, clean, and uncomplicated feel.
Unlike their ancestors, who enjoyed decorating their homes with plenty of ornaments and figurines, today’s generation prefers to store some items safely. Uncluttered and clean is desired by Italians who use the space by incorporating concealed storage spots to help hide clutter. Any furniture chosen should justify its place in the home with an obvious use. In many Italian homes, some pieces often serve more than one function to offer efficiency. For example, a sofa may transform into a bed or a comfortable chair with storage within its arms and base. You could also choose a sofa with concealed storage space to give your home a minimalistic look like the Italians.
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