Figurines for the interior: 5 rules for a good choice

Details are everything. Alas, many of us during repair forget about this simple truth, focusing on choosing the color of the wallpaper, type of flooring and practical furniture. Of course, all these are important components of any interior, but the room will be soulless and boring without cute little things. A special place among accessories belongs to figurines. They exquisitely emphasize the interests of the owners, decorate the room, and according to some teachings, they are also able to attract luck, however, all this will be possible if the figurines for the interior are chosen correctly. Let's try to deal with this issue so that when decorating the apartment you will not make fatal mistakes.

Production material

A man began to decorate his home with statuettes even before he learned paint on the walls caves. This is evidenced by the numerous finds in the parking lots of primitive people. Then various figures were necessary for carrying out rituals and ceremonies. Thousands of years have passed, and figurines are still present in our home, only now they are used for decoration or as a reminder of a holiday or trip. Separately, it is worth noting collectors for whom figurines are a matter of pride and a matter of all life.

The modern variety of figurines and figurines can drive even the most experienced designer crazy. What can we say about an ordinary person who decided to decorate his apartment! It is very simple to make a mistake and slide into bad taste, because it does not hinder to understand in advance what type of figurines exist and for which type of interior they are intended.

We begin the classification with the types of materials used:

• stone figurines They look solid, emphasize the status of home owners, and are distinguished by decent weight. The price depends on the breed of stone used. Marble, in particular, is also in demand with figures made of stone, which corresponds to the zodiac sign of the owner of the apartment. This type of figurine fits perfectly into classic interiors. However, for the modern style, you can choose the right option. It can be a laconic form figurine made of rough gray stone;
• metal figurines universal. Bronze figures, forged products and statuettes with gilding will ideally fit into the classical style, art deco, modern and the interior in the Baroque style. For minimalism and hi-tech, you can choose figures with a shiny or matte chrome finish, and figurines made of black and even rusty metal are an excellent solution for a loft;
• faience, porcelain and clay - classic materials for the manufacture of figurines. They are so flexible and versatile that they allow you to create almost any figure. However, more often such figurines are used in classic interiors. Porcelain and earthenware products can become an interior decoration in the Provence style;
• plaster and alabaster you can fashion anything. The aesthetics of the finished figure strongly depends on the painting technique and decor. Very often on sale you can find gypsum sculptures that are fairly cheap both in price and in appearance, but if the manufacturer worked responsibly, the product will look like you borrowed it in a palace or museum;
• tree It is also distinguished by its ductility and suppleness; from it you can create fairly intricate figurines.Similar products look great in ethnic interior styles. The African interior, for example, is difficult to imagine without the graceful figures of animals, girls, hunters or local gods. In the Egyptian interior can not do without wooden figures of cats. Since wood is a natural material, figurines for eco-style are made from it, country and Scandinavian style;
• glass figurines can be safely used in any interior style, but this does not mean that the same figure will look great in all apartments without exception. It is important to pay attention to shape and color. Classics, Baroque, Empire prefer the use of more intricate figurines: glass is decorated with numerous faces, combined with forged elements, rhinestones. For a modern interior, more laconic monophonic figures are suitable, they can have the correct geometric or, conversely, a bizarre abstract shape;
• plastic figurines used primarily in modern interiors. The technology allows the production of a variety of figures from plastic. Elegant monophonic figurines will be appropriate in minimalism, and bold and bright - perfectly fit into the avant-garde style.

The mistake of many of us - set on the shelves and lockers are all figurines that have ever been brought from trips or donated. As a rule, many of them not only do not fit into the style of the interior, but also do not harmonize with each other. We do not campaign to throw away gifts - just in a prominent place in the living room it is better to put specially selected figures for the interior. You can find a suitable figurine on the website of Domecor. In the assortment of the store there are figurines made of various materials and in different price categories - choosing the most suitable product is not difficult.

Figurine Genre

To group all existing figurines by theme is an ungrateful task, but we will try. First of all, we note that figurine can be considered a figure with a height of not more than 80 cm and a length of not more than 1 m. Depending on the genre, the figurines can be divided into the following types:

• animalistic - very popular. All kinds of giraffes, zebras, bears, lions, elephants and turtles densely settled on the shelves of domestic apartments. Someone even collects a collection of pigs or fish, and someone believes that some animal brings good luck to his house. Similar figures fit well into the marine, African style, but they will also look good in other interiors. The cat's figures became a real hit;
• portrait figurines look great in the classic style of the interior, if these are images of famous personalities (for example, Roman rulers) or ladies of the Baroque era. For modern styles, elegant figures are more suitable, where only a part of the face with a hand is depicted, or the human profile is highlighted with only one outline;
• mythological (dragons, mermaids, ancient Greek gods, centaurs, fairies, gnomes, etc.);
• symbolic and abstract - this is what they call modern art. Sometimes the figures are so bizarre that they can be viewed for hours. Such a figurine will certainly become a highlight of the interior;
• angels and gods. The Buddha figurine is very popular, as it is believed that it brings happiness;
• people. Ballerinas, soldiers, graceful girls, musicians, couples in love - there are options for every taste;
• household (mills, houses, castles, etc.);
• transport. Figurines of bicycles, ships, planes, cars, airships are usually collectibles, but in a single copy they look good.

Separately, it is worth highlighting kinetic figurines - they are in constant motion, or they can move after a person performs a certain action. A good example is animals, nodding or waving their paws, rotating ballerinas, pendulums.

Figurine and interior style

Walking around the home decor store, it’s hard to resist and not buy the statuette you like. It often happens that your bedroom or living room is decorated in a classic style, and in the store you liked the African-style figurine. It will be ridiculous to look indoors, but there are some tricks that can help avoid dissonance.

Let's look at a few examples which figurines are more suitable for which style of interior:

• for rooms made in ethnic style, pick up the characteristic decorations for a particular people. Mentioned above egyptian style requires figures of graceful cats, sphinxes and pharaohs, and African - leaders and exotic animals. What to do if you like a beautiful ethnic figurine that clearly does not fit into the interior? It is enough to support it with details. It could be pillows in the same style picture or carpet;
• in classic interior chrome statuettes will look ridiculous, but porcelain figurines are what the doctor ordered. Also bronze and forged figurines fit in well. As for the plot, there is no abstraction and symbolism - it is better to stop the choice on the image of animals or people;
• in Empire porcelain busts, statuettes of commanders and figures made on historical subjects are perfectly written;
• rococo and baroque suggest an abundance of accessories. Porcelain and metal are used, which often get a gilded coating. As for the theme of the statuettes, these are nudes, scenes from rural life, cupids;
• high tech - this is a minimum of decor up to its complete absence, but if you select a suitable figurine, then it should be as futuristic as possible. In honor, chromed metal, from which they make fairly simple shapes. Glass may be used;
• minimalism it also provides a small number of accessories, and chrome laconic figurines will be useful here, but in addition to them you can also use figures made of black metal, wooden and ceramic figurines - the main thing is that they are not too colorful and artsy;
• modern - This is a style of smooth lines, and therefore the figures should be appropriate. Stained glass figurines are great;
• in style provence wood and porcelain figurines fit in. Preference is given to light shades and floral motifs, but figures of animals, angels and dolls will look good;
• indoors in loft style figurines are used less often - other accessories serve for decoration. But if you nevertheless decided that you can not do without a statuette, then pay attention to the models of airplanes, bicycles and other vehicles. Figures should be massive enough, have an industrial shade;
• Scandinavian style suggests maximum free space, light and a minimum of decor. If you can not do without statuettes, then try to limit yourself to a small number of them, and give preference to products made of wood, clay and porcelain. In honor - the marine theme;
• and eco style costs a minimum of jewelry. Choose figurines made of wood, straw, vines and other natural materials;
• style fans retro, avant-garde, fusion and pop art it is worth paying attention to figurines made of bright plastic;
• sea ​​style on the contrary, he loves all kinds of jewelry. Figurines can be made from almost any material, and their genre affiliation is easy to guess. All kinds of fish and other underwater inhabitants, anchors, helms, sailors and sailboats - the best decor for a marine style;
• lovers tropical style also may not be afraid to go too far with accessories. Choose bright figurines in the shape of birds, animals and exotic fruits.

Where to put the figurines?

Even correctly selected figures may not look entirely appropriate if the wrong place is chosen for them.There are no strict rules in this matter, but designers are advised to adhere to the following schemes when placing figurines:

• we turn the figurine into an art object. If the product is large in size, then it is better to leave it in splendid isolation - small figures located around will only distract attention. A large figurine can be placed on the floor, a low pedestal, chest of drawers or mantelpiece;
• group figurines of the same style or from one material. On the shelf, you can put, for example, all the available animal figures, and it is not fearful if they are of different sizes - this is even more interesting;
• separately worth noting collections. Entire racks are allocated for them, because this is the real pride of the owner. It will be appropriate to arrange LED backlightto make the collection a center of the interior.

Figurines that bring good luck

If you believe that figurines from a certain material or a specific form can favorably influence you, your family and home, then the choice of decor should be approached even more carefully. It will be necessary to take into account not only the appearance, but also the special energy of the figures.

• elephant attracts luck to the house, and the more richly it is decorated (stones, paintings), the better. It is important that his trunk is directed upwards - such a figure will bring positive. It’s best to put the figurine on windowsill, directing the raised trunk to the sun - according to Indian belief, such an arrangement will allow to draw positive energy from outer space. Several elephants, one after another in size, will also benefit;
• cat It was especially revered in ancient Egypt, and now many believe that if you put a figurine of this animal with a raised paw, then money will always be found in the house. A girl who dreams of becoming a mother can put a cat with a kitten at home. Prosperity will bring a cat with a raised tail;
• frogs with its tongue hanging out, on which the coin lies, is a well-known symbol of wealth. The finer the figure is decorated, the better, so pay attention to products with stones and crowns, but do not overdo it so as not to slide into bad taste. A couple of frogs will help strengthen family relationships within a marriage;
• rapid growth on a career ladder can bring figurines depicting active movement. These are dancers, runners, planes, rockets, galloping horses, etc .;
• roosters, ships and sailboats able to attract good people into the house and fill the apartment with joy;
• tortoise figure - a famous talisman that gives (at least, should do it) good health to all members of the household;
• malachite lizards - good defenders of the house from all the bad. Such a figurine can be put in hallway.

More you should be careful with figures of snakes, predatory animals, chimeras, weapons - they bring negative, destructive energy into the house. African masks and statues of the gods different nations of the world also require to be careful, because it is not known what they will bring with them to the house.

To believe in the energy of various statuettes or not to believe is a purely subjective question. The main thing is that you like the figures surrounding you, give aesthetic pleasure, remind you of some events, inspire and fill the house with cosiness. Is this not the joy that believers in the symbolism of statuettes are so looking for!