History of the origin of the style
The origins of the Biedermeier originated in the distant nineteenth century in Germany, and this name was given in honor of the famous poet Ludwig Aikhrodt, who wore the pseudonym Gottlieb Biedermeier. He had one interesting personage - a school teacher from the provinces, who differed in his philistine taste and philistine interests and was completely satisfied with his life. This style has firmly established itself in Austria and Germany, both in everyday life and in art. The weight of the paradox lies in the fact that in Europe and to this day belong to the Biedermeier style with a kind of irony, it is thought that the style is designed for people with low aesthetic demands and low taste qualities.
In Russia Biedermeier appeared in the era of Pushkin. And although philistine philosophy of this style almost did not correspond to the mood of the era, in Russia the Biedermeier style was reflected in the interiors of noblemen's houses, estate owners and even cottages of kings.
Biedermeier changed the pathos style and became established thanks to the domestic comfort, home amenities and comfort.
Strictly speaking, this style also appeared thanks to the search for simple life truths and values, tranquility and tranquility. And in the future, this style has become an example of how for lack of money, you can recreate a concise, true interior.
Modern embodiment of style
Practically most of the apartments in our country have small areas, but they all meet the requirements of the Biedermeier style. Therefore, this style is very popular today, however, only in Europe. In our country, it has not been accepted and understood yet, treating it with some kind of disdain, calling it the German or petty-bourgeois style.
However, we should not assume that the Biedermeier style does not represent any artistic value. Biedermeier includes not only neutrality and modesty, but also stability, which many have to poke. Biedermeier is not at all a tasteless philistine style, which lacks an aesthetic component, modern artists and designers use them quite well. In this style, make up living quarters - apartments, houses, hotels, cafes and restaurants. In addition to modesty, the style brings coziness to any setting and allows you to make the room homely and lively.
Style space
Biedermeier is a democratic style that does not impose any requirements on the size of rooms, the shape of doors and windows and the height of ceilings. Interiors made in the Biedermeier style can not boast of luxury. They are rather neat, laconic and intimate, they combine equal proportions, imperturbable tones and soft forms. Maximum simplicity, minimum decor, bright light and space - all this helps create a climate of peace and material prosperity.
Standard interior solutions in the Biedermeier style are as follows:
- Use light warm colors (yellow, blue);
- Finish make any color, but it is necessarily monophonic;
- On the walls draw a simple pattern or a thin strip;
- Focus on furniture and bright color elements;
- The floors are made of wood and covered with monotonous carpets.
Furniture style
Furniture of this style should most clearly meet their requirements and have functionality, practicality and comfort. After the appearance and subsequent distribution of Biedermeier, all furniture was distinguished by the impeccable quality of carpentry, which can not be said about modern furniture. Skilled plywood, now - veneer, emphasized the beauty of the color of the tree and its texture.
At the beginning of the heyday of the Biedermeier era dressers, cabinets and washbasins were the most popular of all furniture. They differed in smooth lines, lack of decor and maximum simplicity of forms. At the time very common was furniture with a lot of functions. To the tables with folding table tops, sliding tables, folding chairs were noisy. Special sliding popularity was gained at that time by sliding sofas, and glass showcases became fashionable elements of the interior.
The furniture of the modern world fully corresponds to the style of the Biedermeier, since its main motto is practicality. To distinguish amongst a whole variety of certain features of such furniture is almost impossible. Its main feature is the unification of styles. The combination of styles of such furniture can be attributed to the merits, as it corresponds to all aesthetic requirements and creates a certain comfort. We can say that all the stylized furniture of our time, this is a Biedermeier style furniture.
Style Details
In addition to unique finishes and practical furniture, the style of the Biedermeier has another distinctive line - a few decorative elements. Usually these are simple enough watercolors, souvenirs and various figurines. For the Biedermeier style is characterized by the presence of a large number of photographs that are hung on the walls and put on chests or shelves in special frames.
Velvet curtains on the windows, a large number of flowers on the sill, spacious fireplaces - all this is an integral part of the interior, made in the style of Biedermeier. By the way, it will be superfluous to recall that the Biedermeier era was able to give us special items for indoor plants, which are called jardinierkami in another way. And despite this, Biedermeier is against any excesses in decorating the interior.