A Classical and Well Appointed Family Home

Kayla Gulec Kayla Gulec
Квартира на Первомайской, Studio B&L Studio B&L Modern dining room
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The influence of Queen Victoria during her reign changed the people of that era, as well as their homes. Those belonging to the middle class embellished their homes with grandeur pride to show their status in the society. This brought people to redesign their homes with revisions of Gothic, rococo and Oriental styles. And as a result, one of the most loved interior design schemes is the Victorian style. A home filled with ornate wooden furniture embellished in rich shades and intricate accessories marks the classical interior design scheme.

Today on homify, we are taking you on a tour of a family home that is true to this exact style. We are going to Moscow, Russia to take a look at a gorgeous and luxurious classical style family home. The interior designers of Architectural Studio B & L have designed a home that will make you feel like you have jumped back in time. So without further ado, let's see their masterpiece!

Relax in Victorian comfort

The first room of the home we are showing is the living room. This room has been decorated with elegance and glamour in top priority. The use of ornate wooden carved embellishments with rich fabrics in the furniture makes for the perfect classical look – anything that is embroidered or upholstered in brocade or velvet. Architectural Studio B & L followed this interior design scheme to a T by adorning the living room with soft, velvety textures and long, flowing patterned drapes to complement the high, white ceilings and rose pink walls.

The luster of the coffee table beautifully complements the dark wood flooring and brings an extra element of luxury to the room, accompanying the elaborate large white chandelier, which hangs directly above it. 

A ravishing dining room

The dining area was fitted with several exquisite features in order to give inhabitants the utmost luxury while dining. The chairs at the dining room table were designed with curvaceous backs shaped like flower petals, complementing the large flower paintings on the walls. A large old fashioned onyx table positioned on top of the vast Victorian rug brings the classical atmosphere of the room together by offering the element of simplicity in a room full of ornate furnishings. 

Decorative accessories are kept to a minimum here, careful not to overcrowd the classical space with unnecessary embellishments. The few accessories that area used in this area are kept strategically placed and well organized on the wall mounted shelves or on the table. 

Black is back

Moving along to the other rooms of this stunning classical home, we find ourselves in the sleek black outfitted kitchen. Just like the other areas of the home, the kitchen was not spared from ornate detail and lavish furnishings. Matte black cabinets add a bold and daring look to this timeless kitchen. A row of three modern pendant lights hangs over the central island creating a stylish focal point. Floor to ceiling cupboards provide plenty of storage space. The kitchen area itself sits atop a raised black platform, while the sleek, dark brown wooden floor bordering it brings an edge to the scheme, as well as setting the kitchen area apart from the dining area. The kitchen shares its space with the dining parlour in an open plan setup, albeit it is not an entirely free flowing area.

A glance at the bedroom

Though seemingly small in size in comparison to the other rooms in the home, the master bedroom exhibits lovely Victorian ornamentation. A comfortable lavender bed draped in soft green silken sheets is in perfect harmony with rest of the elements of this room. The chaise lounge, the curtains, and again the wonderfully ornate chandelier lighting fixtures complement each other and are the quintessential designing elements that really make the classical design scheme. The dark wooden floor under the bed is kept bare, while a small, detailed Victorian rug offers extra comfort and style next to the chaise lounge. The high ceilings and rose coloured walls possess intricate designs in their wooden features, but nevertheless hold an indiscreet tone and pattern that do not overwhelm or interfere with the furnishings.

A bright guest room

As you may have guessed, this classical Russian family home houses not only a master bedroom, but also a guest room, which really ties in with the luxurious Victorian motif by adding an extra amenity. This Victorian bedroom is much brighter and lighter than the corresponding master bedroom and uses lavish designs of fabric in all possible areas. The classic floral design on the ceiling, the enormous windows wrapping all the way around the perimeter of the room decorated with delicate lace window curtains give the room a more delicate atmosphere. The bright colour scheme of the walls, floor, ceiling, and furnishings all add a spacious element by allowing the abundant natural light to flow in and reflect, making the room seem larger and more airy. 

Glamorous marble bath

As the final stop on our tour, we are taking you to the glamorous bathroom, where even here, luxury, style, and class are not spared. Thanks to the deep soaking tub, graceful fittings, and clean tiled surfaces, this classical bath is making a splash just like the bathrooms of the Victorian era. To keep the look just as authentic, Architectural Studio B & L opted for trim tiles and flooring made of cream coloured Carrara marble, as well as a basin sink and a deep tub. They also incorporated artistic touches by placing a painting over the bath.

The dark plum coloured curtains above the bath offer an additional classical flair while also adding the element of privacy. Just imagine soaking in a hot bath, perhaps a few scented candles, surrounded by marble and sequestered from the rest of the world in utmost comfort.

What did you think of this incredible Victorian inspired family home? We'd love to hear from you in the comments section below!

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