Baroque sofas: features, types and choices

Choosing a style for the design of an apartment is not an easy task. Most people dream of fashionable and rich décor of their home. Recently, the baroque style is gaining more and more popularity. Such furniture has a special chic. Baroque sofas are distinguished by their luxurious appearance and variety of models.

The chic Baroque style originated in Italy at the end of the 16th century and over time became very popular in all corners of Europe. The word "barocco" is translated as "a shell of an amazing shape." The creation of such an interior implies the manifestation of imagination and creative thinking among designers. For the Baroque, every touch is important.

Round and rectangular elements are replaced by "sharp" decorative ones. The surfaces are characterized by convex and concave shapes, varnished. Some sofa models resemble several interconnected armchairs.

Captivating and mesmerizing style immerses us in an alluring antiquity. It was with this kind of furniture that the houses of wealthy people and representatives of government were decorated. Only the best craftsmen were involved in its manufacture, and only natural materials were used. In modern society, baroque furniture also has a high value on the market.

Most of these sofas are decorated with gold ornaments and fringes.

The baroque sofas are made of wood (oak, cherry, walnut or chestnut). Their color scheme contains soft pastel colors.However, they are diluted with golden and silver hues. Often white or cream colors are used in the design of sofas. However, it is complemented with mother-of-pearl inserts. The legs of sofas and armchairs are decorated with figured cutting, and the backs are curved. Jacquard, velor, silk and tapestry are used to decorate furniture.

Naturally, luxurious baroque furniture will not fit into a meager interior. The room should have a bright, expensive finish. Wallpaper, as a rule, is chosen in golden or sandy tones. The colors of the floor are matched to the walls and ceiling. Baroque wallpapers have light colors and original decor.

The most common type of upholstered furniture is a sofa. It is relevant in miniature rooms with expensive interiors. In addition to this model, there are corner sofas. They are relevant for a spacious living room.

A luxurious sofa should accommodate guests and act as a comfortable place to relax and sleep. In addition, Baroque furniture is in itself a captivating decoration for any room. Sometimes luxurious upholstered furniture is placed in the center of the room.

Monolithic structures are suitable for the bedroom. There are models with different mechanisms:

• folding;
• retractable;
• unfolding.

An ottoman, sofa or couch act as a sleeping sofa. They usually play the role of an additional element to a luxurious baroque double bed.

Satin curtains and carpets with an original pattern are in harmony with the sofa. Note that all decor elements should be combined with each other in color.

For the kitchen, a baroque sofa should be sleek and stylish. It is usually located in the dining area. A leather sofa looks luxurious in the kitchen. It is durable, and cleaning it will not cause trouble for the owner of the apartment.... Italian sofas can have an unusual pattern or decor with "live" vegetation.

A presentable "gilded" sofa is hardly suitable for a children's room. For this room, they choose polished furniture made of natural wood in warm, delicate shades. The product must be free of sharp corners and glass elements.

Baroque upholstered furniture in most cases is presented in warm or cold silver tones. For the living room, upholstered furniture of rich colors is suitable. (dark blue, chocolate, burgundy and purple). The game on contrasts looks spectacular. For example, coffee-colored patterns complement the golden base of the sofa.

Calm pastel colors are relevant for the bedroom and living room. Milk, peach or mint sofa looks great.

As for the kitchen, it is better to choose models in dark colors. Baroque upholstered furniture against the backdrop of light walls will look simply amazing.

In order to create an antique interior in your home, it is not necessary to restore vintage furniture. For these purposes, ready-made upholstered furniture in the Baroque style is suitable.

When choosing a sofa, modern designers are advised to pay attention to the following nuances.

• For small rooms, a luxurious oversized sofa will not work... It will visually reduce the space. Residents of miniature apartments are advised to purchase armchairs or a bedside table with carved legs.
• Quality furniture is sold only in proven salons. Its cost is undoubtedly high, but the quality will match the price.
• A baroque sofa should not have scuffs and roughness. The presence of damage on the smooth surface of the product should alert.

Italian-style upholstered furniture goes well with black walls, luxurious curtains, a gilded table and paintings.

In addition, a room with upholstered Baroque furniture is often complemented with paintings that have a historical plot. Beautiful vintage decanters are often placed on the table next to the sofa. The sofa in the living room is in perfect harmony with the tablecloth.

Do not forget about semi-antique lamps and sophisticated floor lamps. It is advisable to put a vase with fresh flowers next to presentable luxurious furniture.

As for the clock, the Baroque style implies the presence of table or grandfather clocks in the room. These decorative elements are characterized by the use of a rounded dial, decorated with figures of something (for example, in the form of zodiac signs).

The following video provides an overview of the Napoleon baroque sofa.