Wanting to add grandeur and luxury to a residential or office building, designers very often use decorative elements that came into fashion back in the 16th and 17th centuries. The real find for lovers of the “regal” interior was original reflective surfaces - baroque mirrors.
Style History
The birthplace of such a chic finish is Italy. It is here, in the decoration
residences of the Catholic Church, for the first time appeared pieces of furniture and decorations of smooth curving shapes, saturated with noble textures. Unique murals, expensive oriental fabrics, stucco molding and carved gilded mirrors - Baroque became the
hallmark of luxury and comfort of that era.
Over time, the fashion for a lush, rich interior spread throughout Europe. France, Spain, the Czech Republic and many other countries plunged into an atmosphere of chic and brilliance. The aristocracy sought to emphasize power and prosperity, expressing them in the design of their homes. And only by the end of the XVII century the majesty of the Baroque began to give way to the functionality and practicality of new trends.
Application in a modern interior
The "palace" style gravitates to scope, a huge open space and very high ceilings. That is why in modern apartments quite rarely use all the elements of such finishes. The baroque mirror is the best solution for a small room, decorated in an expensive and tasteful way.
Also, the "royal" decor cannot include only mirrors. Baroque dominates other elements of the interior, but only in combination with ones like it. A single item of this style will not harmoniously look with the simple things surrounding it. The finished baroque composition may include zoned wall decoration, original lighting in the form of candelabra, heavy curtains made of noble fabric or any piece of furniture.
A perfect example of the use of a baroque mirror is the reflective surface in the hallway. Tall, in full growth, the decoration will look perfect in the subdued light of wall sconces, made in a similar style. The combination of beauty with functionality will attract admiring glances of both owners and guests of the house.
The appearance of mirrors
Types of mirrors in the "royal" style are striking in their diversity. Small and large, round and square, hanging and floor. They have only one thing in common - the inexpressible beauty of the frame, made with amazing subtlety and skill.
The materials from which the baroque mirrors are framed must be dense and heavy. The ideal option would be carved natural wood, wood with stucco or metal. The patterns that authors decorate their creations most often imitate natural ornaments - flowers, sea shells, smooth waves.
The color scheme of the mirrors includes a noble rich palette and all shades of white. Particular attention when creating such a frame is paid to applying gilding or patina. There are options both with a surface finish with pearl shine, and with parts made entirely of precious metal.