Designing a CLASSICAL Home Classical architecture refers to the architectural styles of the ancient Greeks and Romans, who have influenced architecture throughout history.
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As the name suggests, classical interior design is deeply influenced by classicism – a reverence for the classical period and its aesthetics – and the Western classical tradition. Vitruvian proportions (those advocated by da Vinci) were a fundamental element of the classical style’s architecture, art, and design resulting in a formally aesthetically pleasing beauty. The classical design is recognized by its saber legs, strapped leather seat (although upholstered designs are now common), and curved back. The chaise longue also carries classical inspirations. Other key features of the classic interior style include urns, laurel wreaths, marble (busts, fireplaces, sculptures, et al), dentil molding, columns, swags in both drapery and decorative motifs, architectural nods (broken pediments, domes, friezes, and cornice), and murals.
