Opera House Interiors

I love a bit of drama in my home interior and there is nothing more flamboyant than the opulence and glamour of an OPERA HOUSE interior design. This trend brings together rich and luxurious fabrics, wallpapers and soft furnishings alongside eye-catching and period style furniture to create a palatial feel in any room of the home.

Rich period colours are perfect for recreating the drama and opulence of an opera house interior. Rich red and gold are perfect for creating a flamboyant finish in the home and work particularly well in a living room, dining room or bedroom. These can be teamed with gold and cream floral wallpaper in a traditional fleur-de-lys or rose style design that will make a statement on a large feature wall. For added flair and style they you could opt for a bold baroque style interior design featuring deep black and grey and accentuate with glistening silver and gold. Opt for a monochrome or metallic wallpaper in a rococo style design. This look can be complimented by bringing together the best of French and Italian period design.

Soft furnishings are an all important part of this interior style and create a lustrous and elegant finish in your chosen space. As with any theatrical look, curtains will make a perfect addition to this interior look and work well in creating a dramatic focal point within the room. Velvet curtains should be hung in large oversized swathes on windows or patio drawers and can be finished with some gold or silver tasselled tie backs. Opt for deep black, rich red or gold curtains that will look fabulous against a neutral or bold painted interior colour scheme. These can be partnered with some co-ordinating rich velvet and flocked cushions in the same period colour options and you can add pattern with some embroidered floral or baroque designs with tassels and beading for added visual detail.

Heavily carved furniture is perfect for creating the glamour that is associated with an opera house interior. French carved furniture will look amazing in any room of the home and comes in a wide range of colours to co-ordinate with your chosen colour scheme. White painted designs are perfect for smaller home interiors and can be used to create contrast against dark walls and soft furnishings. For a more rich and deep finish then select black painted designs such as a grand armoire or dining table that will take centre stage in the room. If you love the glitz and glamour of the opera then evoke the atmosphere of a star studded performance by choosing gold or silver leaf furniture that will create illumination and luxury in your home. Add a large crystal chandelier in the centre of the room and include some large floral arrangements and candelabras that will look great on a mantelpiece, windowsill or table.

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