Gzhel style in interior design 65 examples in the photo

Interior in gzhel style can be safely attributed to one of the most extraordinary. Although this design designers choose rare, but they are able to evaluate the potential of a colorful ornament. Gzhel in understanding the man in the street - is a special kind of painting mainly on chinaware, which has long been practiced by Russian masters. In fact, this concept has several meanings. The word "Gzhel" is not typical for the Russian language. It is believed that it was borrowed from the Balts. This title are few rivers and historical area, situated not far from Moscow. In the classical meaning GZHEL called painting and a special grade of clay, which is manufactured polufayans, earthenware and porcelain. Let's talk about some elements of the interior are decorated with unusual patterns and how they all came.

Gzhel: the history and interesting facts of fishing

Gzhel town famous particular grade of clay, which is supplied to the royal court for manufacturing Alchemy (pharmaceutical) vessels. Locals were masters of pottery, as raw materials for handicraft production was located literally under their feet. Even Lomonosov spoke enthusiastically about the mud and clean the places where it is produced. Toward the beginning of the XIX century in Russia there were already 25 plants producing glassware and toys. At that time, the surface of the horses, dolls, miniature birds, jugs, plates, figurines painted purple, blue and yellow colors.

Patterns were carried out with floral motifs: flowers and leaves. Around the same time, factories are establishing production polufayans. Close to the XX century steel products manufactured exclusively made of porcelain and its coarser form (earthenware) who received all of the same white Gzhel clay. Their compositions are continuously improved. If a century ago among the owners of plants included such artisans dynasty as Gusyatnikova, fused, Kokuny, then to the XX century pottery production was monopolized by the family Kuznetsov. By this time, finally has settled Gzhel traditional pattern made blue and blue colors on a white background. The color scheme was borrowed from the Delft porcelain painting.

During formation of the power plants were nationalized tips. In the first half of the XX century are producing more than half of all Soviet porcelain focused. Gzhel fishing celebrated its 640 th anniversary. However 30-40h years of porcelain production in deep crisis, like most of the country's industrial complex. Only after the 60s it gradually began to recover, returning to the same accelerated pace. Gzhel is widely known not only in Russia but also abroad. Basically porcelain with traditional pattern Gzhelian purchased as souvenirs.

Where found gzhel

Gzhel can be seen not only on the porcelain surfaces. Blue floral patterns adorn curtains, bedspreads, pillows, wallpaper, furniture facades, flooring. At the moment, there are three types of Gzhel topics:

Ornament	blue-white "checkered" refers to the group, "whiskers", "Christmas tree", "Pearl" and "droplets". Such a pattern is usually allowed by the rim of porcelain.
Vegetable	Here depict tree branches, berries, spikes, bouquets and garlands of flowers, leaves.
scene	For this subject characteristic image of the seasons and the natural "scenes."

At the heart of the traditional pattern is usually placed the blue-blue flowers that resemble fancy frosty buds on a white snow blanket. Gzhel painted surfaces have long gone household items and become part of the art of painting. The notion that the traditional Russian patterns are suitable only to the eponymous ethnic style, is erroneous. The interior design and decoration pattern woven into lightweight design houses of the French hinterland (Provence), a modern decor (hi-tech, minimalist, Scandinavian) and even in classic surroundings.

In Gzhel painting great importance is the application technique and the ratio of color inks in the composition. The original method called the "alphabet strokes."

Textile

Gzhel roses, poppies, cornflowers and heavenly blue bird is applied to the surface of the cover, pillowcases, tablecloths, curtains, napkins, blankets, towels and rugs. Since traditionally used white background, look like parts of the interior is very light, airy and unobtrusive. Each designer is well known that a large number of small elements much clutter space. With GZHEL this rule does not work. Perhaps because the blue color has the property to "postpone" the objects visually increase the distance to them, and maybe, the reason still lies in low-key background, which makes the pattern more dynamic. Of course, it is not necessary to decorate the textile with GZHEL the room. Suffice it to only a couple of major emphasis. For example, in the kitchen enough curtains, tablecloths and napkins pair or tacks. Complement the decor and plain, striped blue and white textiles or finishing materials.

Tableware and serving sets

Gzhel patterns originally used only for decoration of porcelain items, including utensils ranked first. Of course, these decorations will look appropriate only in the kitchen, dining and living room. Plates can be hung on the wall, mounted on a stand or art to place on the shelves of the cupboard, placing at the center of a large tureen, a jug or bowl. On holidays set becomes a real decoration laid table and will go well with white table cloths, napkins, fresh flowers in a wicker basket.

Tea sets, which previously just scored sideboards, cause persistent association with the Soviet typical interiors. To this was looked tableware in modern design, for it gives only one shelf, and the adjacent additional feature stylish inlay of glass or steel. Napkins with blue and white patterns in harmony with gray, yellow or light brown tablecloths. Cutting boards or sets of salt shakers, pepper shaker and sugar bowls decorated kitchen shelves.

Accessories and decor elements

Gzhel motives may appear on the surfaces of porcelain figurines, vases, clocks, bowls, boxes, candlesticks, chandeliers. Small groups are better placed decor, where it will coexist with the same self-colored parts, but made in a blue, blue or white, which set off the pattern. Gzhel in paintings and mural looks original. However, you should not choose a large-sized canvases. Although Gzhel painted under the painting, the composition may suffer a large abundance of fine details. If a large wall, it is better to use a small group of paintings.

Decoration Materials

Gzhel patterns can be found on the wallpaper, decorative panels and tiles. Blue and white pattern decorate the walls and floor. The ceiling is predominantly white. Gzhel recommend gradually introduced into the interiors, skillfully combining the patterns with thematic paintings that decorate the surface of the Chinese or Delft (Holland) porcelain. Wallpaper paste better to just one wall or accentual area. Moreover, a large print is not suitable for tight, small small rooms. The remaining surface decorate monophonic white, blue, gray wallpaper. Gzhel well it combined with light wood and light gilding. Theme finish combined with elements of country music, classical, Scandinavian style. In the latter case, a rather unusual duo nelishenny dynamics.

The fact is that blue, blue and white - is the basis of the color composition of the Scandinavian interiors. Flowers they do not occur as often, and culture far from ours. However, because of the similarity between the Gzhel painted and frost patterns on the walls, "cool" style is surprisingly "heat" takes classical Russian art. Acrylic panels trim kitchen aprons zone over headboards in the bedrooms, mobile partitions or separate areas in the combined rooms. Glossy sheen surface ornamentation gives rigor and solidity, like icing on a porcelain vase.

Furniture

Furniture, which facades are decorated with Gzhel painting, considered a courageous decision. Any wardrobe, chest of drawers or a table is easily converted into a work of art on their own. It is enough to clean the surface of the furniture from the old paint, sanding, if necessary, painted in white color, and then apply any painting or picture with napkins by decoupage technique. "Grandma" dresser or closet will have a chance at a second youth and organically flow into Provence, Russian ethnic style, country, eclectic interiors.

Interior decoration options

Gzhel wonderfully combines elegance, depth and easy solemnity. In the interiors it integrates fairly easily. The main thing to observe a sense of proportion. Blue and white patterns will look brighter and more colorful, if they supplement a calm, neutral background. With a touch of cobalt painting organically combined:

• Black in small amounts.
• Shades of brown.
• Green (juicy connotation).
• Orange in small quantities.
• Gilt, silver and bronze. Warm Zolotinka make Gzhel painted a soft, comfortable. Silver and gray shades give the patterns of rigor, solidity.
• Yellow.
• Coral.

If we consider the percentage Gzhelian pattern and other (preferably monochromatic) surfaces, its proportion should not exceed 20%. Ornament organically combined with simple geometric patterns: strip, cell, peas, diamonds.

Kitchen

Gzhel invariably associated with kitchens, which is not surprising, because the pattern was originally used for decorating dishes. We can assume the motives for the family room. The basis of the colors kitchen design will make a blue, blue and white. Those same colors that are classic for Gzhel painting. Since the kitchen has a difficult climate, in this room, the floor and the walls partially tiled trim. They laid her on a complicated scheme. To place an accent areas (dining area, kitchen apron) are selected generously adorned with tiles, and the remaining space is lined snow-white tiles with a light blue ornament. The remaining wall surface decorated with white water resistant plaster (can be textured). The snow-white furniture set with a simple design of the facade will overlap with the dining set (table and chairs). Complementary color in the composition will be the gray.

Silver handles on the doors and drawers, extractor hood, stainless steel, metal holder for disposable towels and hooks for small utensils (skimmers, ladles) on the apron will be finishing touch to the design picture. Blue curtains to the floor are combined with the original roller blinds of textile fabric in blue and white stripes. Big white pot with a palm tree or a spreading shrub will add ambiance. Table dim blue cloth without a pattern, and in the center of hoisting a wicker basket with fresh fruit. The result is a stylish, modern interior, which is not devoid of elegance, ease and comfort.

Living room

In the living room you can experiment and implement eclectic area where bizarrely mixed Russian Gzhel and close it on the color scheme of marine style. For example, a sofa, upholstery which is decorated with floral pattern will be well combined with the big picture, which shows the sea element. In another embodiment, accent wall decorated with textured wallpaper, where every blue flower and leaf can literally "touch" with his hands. If the owners are not going to save on repairs, the plastered surface can be painted (hire an artist). White walls combined with light parquet or laminated. The composition is allowed cautious introduction of dark wood (frame paintings, chairs, shelves). The walls are decorated with bright-painted plates. If the living room has a fireplace, its decorated with tiles with Gzhelian pattern. The blue and white vases of porcelain placed bouquets of wildflowers. Spectacular whole will look cornflowers or inflorescence chicory.

Bedroom

When making a living Gzhel patterns adorn mainly textiles: upholstery chairs, blanket, pillow, rug beside the bed, curtains. Walls trim a tree, painted in white color. Above the head of the bed is placed within a group of panels with complex configurations. Instead, bedside tables use light racks with two shelves. Countertop a pair lamps with blue porcelain "legs" and white shades. In addition, the room decorated with groups of earthenware and glass vases of different shapes and colors (within the blue-white-blue range). Thin striped rug covers most of the light parquet. Blue curtains edged with openwork combined with a light, airy tulle without a pattern.

Bathroom

Gzhel patterns deposited on the surface of the tiles are ideal for the bathroom. First, white and blue are considered the traditional color for this room. Second, the tiles with a thematic pattern is easy enough to find. A similar color scheme is suitable for spacious bathrooms in country houses and close to bathrooms with toilets in the apartments. To the whole room seemed crudely adorned, should be combined with terracotta ornaments with white tiles and densely painted with blue flowers. Complement the interior with blue towels, lamps and light brown notes (wicker basket of laundry, the group of pictures within, open cabinet).

conclusion

Collectors appreciate porcelain decorative cats, birds, horses and horsemen, birds and bears, painted in gzhel style. Such miniature decorations can dispel the apartment and arrange the pairs in different rooms. In fact, even unfired porcelain paint cobalt oxide, which has a black color. After firing substance is reduced and becomes blue. The fakes surface just paint ordinary paints, which are then quickly "peel" because they do not maintain the temperature. By the way, be sure the product is subjected to double firing. After the first treatment is applied to the glaze, and then fix its secondary processing temperature. Because of this, products are obtained strong and smooth. Gzhel - is not only a kind of painting, it is also a sign of quality.