How To Create A Rococo Style Interior

Opulent sculptures, glimmering golds and silvers and rich and opulent colour schemes are well recognised features of classic Rococo interiors. Their sumptuous designs and luxurious ambiance provide a sense of exquisite glamour in any interior setting.

Pastel tones are hot on trend this season and play a major role in the palettes of the late Baroque period whilst the French love of precious metals emphasises the versatility and flamboyance of the metallic trends that have made their way from the catwalk into our homes. You can follow these simple and easy steps to create an authentic Rococo interior that is befitting of any French palace.

Wallpaper

Bold statement wallpapers are an ever present feature in Rococo style interiors. And can be seen in almost every room in the Palace of Versailles. Large baroque prints and floral designs are partnered with opulent gold, silver and black colour trends and can also be found in uplifting blue, pink and pastel tones for a more demure interior feel. With the revival of these sumptuous French interior designs, these wallpapers have become widely available on the high street and make a fabulously eye-catching feature wall in any bedroom, living room or dining room area.

Lighting

Lighting plays a huge role in Rococo style interior designs and often takes centrestage in a room arrangement or grand entrance hall. Traditional and opulent chandeliers are hung from centrally visible ceiling spaces and look fabulous in a living room, bedroom or hanging directly above a luxurious dining table, providing a talking point in any dinner party. As an alternative to traditional table lamps, Rococo interiors contain numerous designs of candelabra as a functionable and stylish interior accessory. From classic gold and silver designs to crystal and glass styles they make a wonderful feature in a table, window or side table.

Accessories

Late Baroque interiors certainly do not shy away from accessories and embellishments. homes were filled with ornaments, sculptures, candlesticks and pottery creating a busy yet not overcrowded interior feel. Classical style busts and sculptured were a prominent feature in Rococo style homes and were often carved in the appearance of historical figures, images from mythology or even the owners of the properties themselves. Simple crisp marble and plaster designs worked well in lighter and brighter interior colour palettes whist gold and bronze statues sit perfectly in bold and glamorous interior settings.

Seating

Rococo interiors went hand in hand with the the excessive and palatial lifestyle that was evident during the late baroque period. With many rich French citizens choosing to spend their days eating, drinking and relaxing; flamboyant seating became a must have item in any fashionable French interior. Luxurious occasional chairs and lavish chaise lounges took pride of place in a sitting room or bedroom and created the perfect space for perusing a book or taking an afternoon nap

Furniture

Surprise surprise... as with all other aspects of Rococo style interiors; more really is more! Furniture designs featured extravagant and ornate carvings as well as bold painted or metallic covered solid wood designs that would create an awe inspiring splash of luxury in any interior space. Gold leaf furniture such as this French gold leaf console table with mirror will create an authentic Baroque style that will transform any home into a miniature Parisian palace. If you are lucky enough to own or find an authentic Rococo furniture item, you can try your hand and some furniture restoration and bring your home to life with a splash of colour or classic paint effects that will add a sense of opulence to your home interior.

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