New York style stucco – inspirations and arrangement tips
New York style is a beautiful and effective way of interior design. It is full of luxury, but also boldness and character, in keeping with the city from which it takes its name. Inspiration for interiors in this style comes from spacious, light-filled penthouses, luxurious apartments and Soho chic lofts. It is therefore not surprising that New York-style stucco is a must-have, giving interiors a refined and prestigious look.
New York-style stucco, regardless of whether it is an elegant ceiling strip, a decorative skirting board or an impressive pilaster, can give the interior an individual character and exceptional elegance. But how to choose it, how to use it so that it resembles a modern penthouse rather than a classic villa? Later in the article, we will explain what types of stucco to choose, how to combine them and in which places they will work best. We invite you.
Classic interiors and New York style – what’s the difference?
Classic and New York interiors have some common features that make them elegant and timeless. Both styles are characterized by a love of stucco and symmetry in space arrangement. Stucco and classic decorative elements, such as skirting, ceiling and wall strips, add elegance and prestige to the interior. Despite these similarities, the classic and New York styles are two completely different styles whose task is to convey different emotions and create a different atmosphere in the interior.
The classical style comes from various historical eras, drawing inspiration from the architecture of ancient Rome and Greece and patterns from the 18th century. His idea is harmony, balance, simplicity and moderation. The classic style prefers subdued, pastel wall colors, referring to earthy colors, such as brown, beige and white. Furniture in classic interiors is made of natural, solid, high-quality materials, such as wood (e.g. mahogany, oak), stones and linen fabrics. Classic-style decorations often include symmetrical arrangements and stucco elements that perfectly emphasize the elegance and sophistication of the space.
The New York style, which is one of the varieties of the American style, is inspired by spacious penthouses and luxurious apartments in New York, perfectly combining the aesthetics of glamor and modern classic style. A very important element in the arrangement of these interiors is space and a large amount of light – these can be both high-rise tenement houses and apartments, which, if properly arranged, will give a sense of freedom. New York style is expressive, characterful and full of life, just like New York, from which it takes its name. It is full of contrasts, but also balance. It is based on monochromatic colors, using shades of white, light gray and sandy beiges, but it is complemented by strong accents in bottle green, gold, red and orange. New York-style furniture is low, squat, simple in form, but elegant, high-quality and on high legs to add lightness. New York interiors are intended to give the impression of quality and luxury, to arouse admiration, but in a modern, stylish way, referring to contemporary arrangements. Rooms decorated in the New York style are often associated with successful people.
New York style stucco – tips on choosing
Stucco in a minimalist form as well as a decorative, rich finish will work perfectly in New York style. Depending on the interpretation of the interior, we can choose different models of strips with different finishes and shapes. Thanks to this, you can choose them according to your own taste and, what’s more, the interior architecture, so stucco works great in any room – a tenement house, a house or an apartment in a block of flats.
However, it is important to take into account the design and installation location when choosing decorative strips. Before making a decision, you should consider where you want to place the stucco and what effect you want to achieve with it. If we want to visually lift the room, high, vertical lines are a perfect way to visually add centimeters to it. For this purpose, you can use longitudinal, rectangular wall frames made of stucco strips or wall panels with vertical patterns. Thanks to this procedure, the room will seem higher and more spacious, which is key in New York style, where light colors and space play an important role.
Stucco, both in a minimalist form and more decorative, can turn an ordinary interior into an elegant and stylish place. Simple shapes of skirting boards or sophisticated ceiling rosettes are elements that will emphasize the unique character of the arrangement. Combining individual elements is a perfect way to create a unique New York-style arrangement. However, it is worth remembering to maintain balance and taste when creating new ones. When choosing stucco, it is worth remembering that properly selected decorative elements can complement the interior design, giving it a unique style and elegance, characteristic of New York interiors.
New York style stucco in the living room – rules
The living room is the most representative room in the house, so we will use it as an example to discuss how to build stucco compositions and what to pay attention to when choosing a given shape and color. Stucco in the living room has a decorative function, adding elegance and sophistication. When planning the arrangement of the living room, it is worth paying attention to the proportions of the room and selecting the appropriate stucco to highlight its values and create a harmonious composition.
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New York interiors are the art of combining different elements. These are luxurious interiors, a bit snobbish, but definitely not unleavened, modern and full of style. How to achieve this when planning the arrangement of stucco in the interior? It is important to remember about balance and the elements that directly affect it. In interior design, there is a concept of visual weight, which means that certain objects seem heavier than their actual weight. The darker the color, the heavier the item appears. The same applies to the size of objects and their quantity – several small decorative elements placed next to each other are grouped by the human mind and perceived as a whole. Thus, they are assigned more weight than the individual components. Therefore, when planning stucco in the interior, it is worth taking into account not only its size, but also its color. Double stucco frames covering the entire wall or entire compositions made of strips and decorative elements, such as decors or rosettes, will be visually heavier, so it is worth choosing light colors. Single frames, even tall ones, will seem lighter, so in their case you can choose darker shades. It is worth looking at the room as a whole and distributing the elements of gravity evenly, matching the color of the walls and stucco as needed, but also choosing a complementary color where it is needed.
If you are not sure whether to introduce an additional color into the room that will additionally “load” the room, it is worth choosing strips dedicated to painting. Mardom Decor stucco is covered with a high-quality matte primer that smoothes, protects and prepares the surface for further painting. Thanks to this, the strips can be repainted many times in any color, changing the character of the room. This is a perfect way to adapt stucco to changing trends and your own preferences without having to replace all the elements.
Another solution that will help you arrange your living room and is worth paying attention to is the focal point in the interior. In other words, it is the center of attention, a place that catches our eye immediately after entering a room. When planning stucco in a room, it is worth focusing on this space – it may be, for example, a bio-fireplace surrounded by decorative pilasters and decorated with ornamental wall strips, or a dining space in the living room against the background of a decorative wall made of wall panels or stucco screens. By focusing on such an expressive and strong accent in the interior first, designing the rest of the decorations will be much easier. The arrangements built in this way should be symmetrical – individual elements do not have to constitute a set, e.g. the same armchair on both sides of the coffee table, but they should be balanced – both in terms of color and the visual weight of the item.
Inspiring uses of New York-style stucco in interior design
There are many inspiring ways to arrange stucco that can completely change the appearance of any room. Wall strips, both double frames and single ones, mounted symmetrically next to each other, create eye-catching wall decorations. They can also act as an elegant frame for a painting, emphasizing its artistic value and adding classic charm to the interior.
New York-style ceiling strips perfectly frame the ceiling, but they can also be used as a decorative blend in the upper part of the cabinets. This procedure covers the unsightly, empty space between the cabinets and the ceiling, which is especially useful in kitchens and wardrobes. Curtain rod strips not only mask the unsightly curtain rod, but can also serve as additional lighting in the interior. Using the Mardom Decor lighting strip with LightGuard® technology, you can create an impressive light curtain, adding subtlety and sophistication to the room.
Skirting boards are a practical finishing element that can also have a decorative function. They can be used to create an eye-catching door frame, emphasizing their elegant character. Pilasters, often used as fireplace surrounds, can also act as decorative door or window surrounds, adding luxury and sophistication to interiors. In more decorative rooms, pilasters can become a central decorative element, attracting attention and emphasizing the prestige of the room.
Wall panels are the perfect solution behind a TV wall, creating an elegant backdrop for your entertainment center. They can also serve as a background for the dining area or a bed headboard, adding depth and refinement to the interior. In the New York style, stucco can be used to create interiors full of class and elegance that will delight every guest with their refined appearance. Regardless of the chosen form, stucco on the wall in the New York style will always be a great way to emphasize the elegance and style of the interior.
New York style stucco – summary
New York-style stucco is a key element that gives interiors a refined and prestigious look. Interior decorative elements, regardless of whether it is an elegant ceiling strip, a decorative skirting board or an impressive pilaster, can give the interior an individual character and exceptional elegance. However, it is important to arrange them appropriately in the interior to achieve full balance.
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