Baroque style features highly ornamental plaster, also called stucco work.
Baroque style originated in Italy in the early 1600s. It is a highly ornate and decorative, theatrical and dramatic style that features twisted columns, oversize moldings, luxurious fabrics and extravagant, ornamental accessories. Creating a Baroque-style bathroom is a fairly simple process, resulting in a rich, grand, luxurious space in which to pamper yourself and unwind after a hard day.
Instructions
1. Select your color palette. Gold is the most commonly used color in Baroque interiors and is usually combined with strong colors such as deep purples and reds, dark, velvety greens and burnt umber. If a bright gold color is a little much for your personal taste, use a softer shade. Another option is to go for a dramatic black and silver color scheme. Any bold, striking color combination works for a Baroque-style interior. The overall effect should be one of grandeur. The room should look rich and regal, no matter what color palette you decide to use.
2. Add interest to the walls with Baroque-patterned tiles. These can either be used on all four walls or to create an accent wall. Alternatively, use marble tiles for a really rich finish. Baroque-patterned wallpaper is another option. Combine both of these wall coverings together to create a rich, decorative space. For example, tile the walls where the bath and sink are positioned, and paper the other walls. If the bathroom is fairly small, stick to lighter colors, or tile one wall, wallpaper another and paint the last two walls in a shade such as very light gold.
3. Continue the highly decorative effect onto the floor. For a floor that really stands out, marble tiles create a sense of grandeur and also reflect light well. For a more neutral, understated floor, wood flooring is the best option.
4. Take advantage of the huge range of Baroque-style furniture available. If you have the room, a Baroque chair makes a beautiful addition to this style of bathroom. Another option is Neo-Baroque furniture. This is the term used to describe architecture, furniture and decor that features Baroque-style elements, but is not from the actual Baroque period, but rather the late 19th century. Don't overcrowd the room. If you don't have the room for extra furniture, don't use it. The finished effect should be rich and a real treat for the eye, not cluttered and busy.
5. Add accessories to complete the look of the room. Chandeliers are the perfect lighting choice for a Baroque-style room, and these can be as understated or grand as you feel comfortable with. Choose towels with baroque patterns and grand, ornately framed mirrors. Search thrift shops and flea markets for antique perfume bottles and elaborately decorated handheld mirrors. Sculpture is also a large part of baroque style, so if you have the room, a simple baroque sculpture would make a great focal point.
