The house is an indicator of the taste and sense of style of its owner, you can know a person all your life, but once having been at his house, you radically change your mind about him. Designing a room is not as easy as it seems: you need to browse through many sites, magazines, photos, be able to combine ideas you see and create a harmonious combination of them. The most difficult thing is for those who are designing a small room: it’s very difficult to maintain functionality without losing comfort and creating piled constructions. Each room has its own purpose, its own characteristics that must be considered when choosing interior elements. You can always turn to professional designers, but your own project will look more advantageous, less template. An apartment with individuality admires its owner - the creator of beautiful design.Rooms, depending on size and location, are divided according to purpose.
Traditionally, large rooms are associated with a living room, small with an office or a nursery - these stereotypes are no longer relevant, getting rid of them is the most difficult part when you start creating designer rooms. Creating a project for an apartment or one of the rooms requires technical knowledge, an innate sense of style, knowledge of new modern trends. It makes no sense to blindly follow fashion, but to take and implement individual elements into your project is quite possible. This approach will save you from template solutions, and will allow you to preserve the uniqueness and originality of design. More and more often, professionals, in order to avoid being beaten up by the interior design project, turn to unusual topics or outdated trends that make a splash in the new version, the same “loft” style. The purpose of the room is a determining factor in creating its image. The main stereotypes are errors and possibilities of the type of rooms.
Type of room
Traditional perception
Modern opportunities
Living room
the largest room in the apartment
· Kitchen-living room in a studio apartment;
· A living room combined with a bedroom or a workplace.
Kitchen
· Along the wall with a ventilation shaft;
· With window access.
· Random arrangement due to the presence of high-quality air conditioning;
· In the absence of a window - a powerful hood for a large area of the room.
Children
the smallest room
if the area allows, then a room of medium or larger size - to create gaming and sports areas
Bedroom
small or medium sized room
part of the study or living room allocated for the bed
Bathroom
binding to the sewer
modern equipment allows you to install a toilet or shower even on the balcony
Hallway
large area with lots of cabinets
Hanger, shoe rack, chest of drawers, mirror - the rest is decor elements
Corridor
wide, spacious, the size of a full room
lack of a corridor or minimum area for it
Living room
The function of the living room in different families and people is often significantly different. This can be a place for family hanging out, then we make it cozy and comfortable, complementing with a spacious sofa, fluffy rug, a large round table. Or, the living room can be formal, in which case minimalism is popular: a sofa, a small table, a large TV on the wall with an audio system. The notorious "slides" and "walls" have long lost their relevance - the capacity of such structures is small, and there are enough dust shelves. When choosing furniture or shelves of a dark color for a living room, it is worthwhile to choose a high-quality antistatic agent in advance, otherwise the dust will be visible on it in a few hours. A stylish living room is: pastel colors, bright accents, original catchy interior items (the main thing is not to overload, turning the apartment into a flea market). Minimalism and accuracy, clear lines and beautiful geometry are relevant in the design of the living room.
Bedroom
A modern bedroom often turns out to be just a separated bed with a small decor or photo frames overhead. In the best case, a bedroom is created in a small room. The situation is due to the fact that not everyone can afford a cottage, and in a simple apartment, even consisting of more than 4 rooms, the space finds more useful use. Is it possible to do without a bedroom, sleep on the couch? It is possible, but after 5 years of such practice or in case of health problems, you need a high-quality bed and an appropriate mattress. Modern folding sofas do not have a very beneficial effect on sleep quality and back health.A convenient and stylish option is to combine the bedroom with the dressing room, which is separated by translucent glass. Warm colors are relevant in the bedroom, creating a calm, but solid environment. Wall decoration on the side of the head of the bed is popular with another type of wallpaper or texture.
Kitchen
Interior design of a kitchen is primarily the design of a kitchen set. Built-in appliances look the most stylish, so before you start preparing a kitchen sketch, you need to know the parameters of all household appliances: size, power consumption, recommended distance from it to a wall or other device, cord length, hose length (dishwasher or washing machine).
Important! Before you start planning a kitchen set, you need to know the exact parameters of household appliances and the location of outlets!
Neglect of this information will complicate the installation of the headset, spoil the appearance of the kitchen. Now more and more refuse tiled apron in the kitchen in favor of glass, which is brighter, more effective, more hygienic. Designers support the trend in part by offering aprons made of wood, embossed plastic, or unusual tiles. Glass looks spectacular when it has an original image, and not just “flowers, butterflies, horses”. An integral and convenient part of the modern kitchen is the bar counter, but if possible, it is better to place it, together with a minibar, on the insulated balcony.
Bathroom
The interior of the bathroom is very dependent on its size. In a large room, it is appropriate to place a large bathtub, shower, use large mirrors to decorate the walls. The design of the small bath will differ in favor of functionality. It is important not to overload the room with elements, not to clutter up the space. A stylish bathroom prefers pastel colors: olive, beige, shades of gray, white, black and their combination. Volume panels on the wall gave way to small decorative inserts.Small mosaics, ornaments of geometric shapes, embossed, multilevel wall surfaces, stylized wood, brick and stone are the trends of the modern style. An important role is played by good lighting, the color illumination looks fresh. If the size of the bathroom does not allow you to combine a shower and a bathtub, you might consider limiting yourself to a shower - this will save space and look presentable.
Children
The size and interior design of a children's room depends on the age of the children, their number, if there are more than 2, then the difference in age and gender. If the children are small and same-sex, after a short period of time each of them will need their own space, their own workplace. Workplaces should be located on different sides of the room or, if a long table is provided along the window, then at a sufficient distance from each other. Every year, the child increasingly needs personal space, and this also needs to be provided for in the design of the nursery. Do not openly make a “nursery” by glueing cartoons with cartoons and forcing everything with frames with trains - after a couple of years, an “adult” child will not want to live in a room for “kids”. To save space, designers resort to tricks: a bunk bed, pull-out beds, podiums with pull-out beds. All this will free up space for exercises, active games or a sports corner.
Hallway
Stylish hallway - a minimum of cabinets, a maximum of functionality. It does not mean that you need to abandon the built-in furniture - it is quite appropriate if the area allows, but if the hallway is small, it is better to limit yourself to the main elements: a shoe cabinet / shoe rack, coat rack, hanger shelf, ottoman, mirror, rug, small elements of decor. Personal photos in the hallway and corridor look inappropriate, if you want to decorate the walls, paintings or panels are more suitable.Traditionally, the furniture in the living room is chosen in dark colors, but white or milk will look more impressive and will not require too much care. Small details, such as a plate for small items and keys, a stand for an umbrella, a hanger for a handbag, a vase will give comfort and individuality. The color of the walls in the corridor is better to make light due to insufficient lighting of this part of the apartment.
Cabinet
A workplace is one thing, and a full-fledged office is another. In most cases, the office involves following the office style, but for creative people there may be a more comfortable room with bright colors, bags scattered on the floor with chairs and intricate elements of the interior. A classic office should create a working environment, set the tone for work, and be suitable for business negotiations. The room for work should not resemble a museum - it must be stylish: elements from natural materials, combinations of dark and light tones, an interactive or simple whiteboard. Large personal photographs are out of place on the walls; it is better to use modern painting. Racks, cabinets - a necessary part of the work process. It is not necessary to decorate the office with plenty, this is, above all, a place where it should be comfortable to work.
In size and shape
Traditionally, rooms vary in size, shape and functionality. Size: large, medium, small. In shape: rectangular, square, L-shaped, round, quadrangular, polyhedron. The most common square and rectangular. Of particular interest are premises of an unconventional form. The first impression is that it will complicate the creation of the design project, in fact, the structural features of the room themselves suggest what and where it is best to place. With an abundance of corners - conceal them with built-in wardrobes, shelves, leveling the space, achieving the correct geometry of the room.When designing a trapezoid room, we adhere to the same rules, or we emphasize the features of the room and build furniture so that the trapezoid can be clearly seen in the center. A quadrangular room with irregular angles other than 90 degrees requires adjustment with furniture and wallpaper with an abstract volumetric pattern. We do not hide inappropriate walls, but emphasize - highlight with other wallpapers or textures.
Small room design
When designing a small room, you need to learn how to save space, without compromising the overall style. You can use hinged shelves, windowsill, stylized as a workplace. Transforming furniture, for example, a cabinet transforming into a bed, will significantly save space. If the small room has an L-shape, it is possible to zon it to a resting place in its far part, and the working area is closer to the door. When you cannot separate the work area and the bed, oversized colored pillows will help out, forming a cozy sofa out of the bed. It will be appropriate to use a podium or an attic bed. The design of a very small living room is much more complicated than a large one, but with the right approach, you can get a unique stylish part of the apartment. Visually increase the space in several ways:
decoration of the wall with photo wallpaper with a volumetric pattern or other texture and type of wallpaper;
the advantage of light shades with elements of bright or dark color;
high-quality lighting;
in the rectangular room, traditional curtains are used to close the window; in the square room, blinds or roller blinds are used.
Middle Room Design
The design of the medium-sized room gives many opportunities and options. In this topic, it is more appropriate to talk about how to make part of the apartment stylish. We use either catchy wallpapers and calm pastel furniture, or make neutral walls and give free rein to the decoration of the room. The second option is a win-win and does not require special knowledge and skills.The average square room can be divided into two rectangular sectors, built-in wardrobes with a large pattern, voluminous panels or paintings on the walls, and drawings glowing in the dark with paint will look appropriate. In matters of the interior of the middle room, one can resort not only to the use of shelves, but also to hanging cabinets. Give preference to expand the bathroom to the size of an average room and organize a real home beauty salon. Such a bathroom will be very stylish and spectacular.
Large room design
When creating the design of a large room, you can use two options. The first option is minimalism. If there is a living room in a large room, a huge sofa, a massive table armchair will be appropriate. Small details will be lost in such a space and will look out of place. If the part of the apartment is very large, it would be wise to divide it into several interconnected zones. This can be a living room, separated from the bar by a bar, or zoning according to interests: decorative partitions separating the TV viewing area from the hammock, sports complex or game zone. Zones are best emphasized by different types of textures or color combinations. A large room is suitable for organizing a large living room and two smaller sectors: for cooking and for organizing meals. Large areas should be well lit, so the outer wall is made completely glass.
Rectangular rooms
A rectangular-shaped room requires adjustment and visual expansion of the space. This effect is achieved with the help of long volume curtains, their waves remove the extra length, concealing disproportion. Empty walls are filled with square panels, adjusting the height. Division into zones is an effective solution for a rectangular shape: from the side of the window we make the working area, and closer to the entrance is the bedroom.If a large room is supposed to be like a living room, then we equip the part farthest from the entrance as a work area or bedroom. When zoning, it is not necessary to clearly separate the zones - by color or partition, it is enough to leave a small free space or to allocate one of the areas with a rug, and visually this part of the apartment will be divided. Shelving in the back of the room, podiums, a combination of different types of wall and floor coverings will help to visualize the length, make it more comfortable.
Square rooms
The design of square rooms is more difficult than with rectangular ones, especially if it is small in size. Large square can be zoned into 3 parts: bedroom, sitting area, workspace. The square part of the apartment is more suitable for the interior of the living room, its inherent minimalism will be appropriate. If the design is necessary for a very small square, you will have to highlight the priorities and do the necessary: sofa, small interior details, a TV on the wall. A square kitchen loses a rectangular one - the usable area for the kitchen set is lost and the extra in the center of the room is acquired. A square room is ideal for cabinet design: strict lines, the ability to create perfect proportions will be welcome. Wall panels and paintings must be selected rectangular, lengthening and visualizing the space.
Room Styles
Choosing the style of the room you need to follow it impeccably. By mixing one style with another, we risk getting bad taste. Modern styles offer a solution for every budget and taste. With a limited budget, you can make a stunning loft or minimalist room design. There is a general trend of preference in the interior for a combination of light tones and bright elements. The individuality of the room is not given by the chosen style, but by the elaborate details of the interior. The style depends on the purpose of the room.
Important! The styles of rooms in one apartment should be close or identical!
Provence, Scandinavian style, rarely minimalism are often used for cuisine. Loft, hi-tech, and avant-garde are relevant for the living room. The bedroom can be done in eco-style or hi-tech. When choosing a room style, you need to take into account the general style of the apartment or house. The following types of room interior design are distinguished:
High tech. It is characterized by a predominance of black and red in the interior and bright red, turquoise accents. It features emphasized minimalism and severity of lines.
Vanguard. It manifests itself in an abundance of bright details and interior items in the design of the floor and walls in pastel color. Reflected in broken lines, asymmetry, light abstractionism.
Eco style. The name speaks for itself - an abundance of plants, natural materials, the absence of plastic windows and synthetic carpets.
Scandinavian style. It is characterized by a predominance of white, shades of brown and gray, wood trim and brick imitation.
Loft. A subtle combination of simplicity and minimal repair with designer items from unnecessary unusual old things. In the style we can see: a panel, knocked together from "aged" boards, an open fireplace in the form of a bowl. The direction was supposed as a solution in the interior of the attic rooms, but now the execution of this style is more solid and expensive.
Minimalism. The owner of an impressive cottage can afford the style of this trend. Having allocated a significant area for a centrally located bed or sofa, you can create a unique design, but at the expense of functionality.
Provence. This style creates a puppet interior, popular in the design of the kitchen. Stylized elements of antiquity, vintage wallpaper, dishes on shelves, artificially aged materials - a reflection of the sophisticated Provence style.
Ceiling decoration - types of ceilings
The ceiling is a noticeable part of the room, it is difficult not to pay attention to it, so it should be perfect.There are not many options for the ceiling, and if the wiring passes through the ceiling, then there are only two: plasterboard or tension. You can combine these two options or make a mirror ceiling. Currently, suspended ceilings and plasterboard can be of any color or with photo printing. Stretch ceiling may vary in texture: matte or glossy. Matte is used in large rooms, glossy in the bath and toilet. The leveled ceiling can be simply painted - it looks high-quality, solid, but not always durable. The design of the ceiling in the room involves maintaining the overall style of the room, and in color combination. The white ceiling looks win-win, but it’s quite ordinary, you can make modern notes with the help of interesting lamps with an original ornament or backlight.
Wall decoration - types of materials and wallpapers
The choice of material for the walls of the apartment depends on the room: in the corridor we choose a denser, wear-resistant texture. In the bedroom and living room, we prefer more delicate materials. This type of finish as staining can be used for the corridor or rooms with low temperature conditions: pantry, porch, basement. Wallpaper amaze with a variety of types and colors. Often wallpapers come in two styles at once: plain and with a pattern on the same background. Paper - an economical option, in style and quality not inferior to expensive wallpaper. Non-woven wallpaper is easy to apply on the walls - only the wall is smeared, which allows you to paste the wallpaper quickly and evenly. Vinyl wallpapers are known for their durability and good performance. Cullets, tiles, decorative plaster, stone, decorative panels - will create a unique style.
Floor decoration - types of floor coverings
Linoleum is a popular flooring - durable, unpretentious to use, easy to repair. In second place in popularity - laminate flooring, considered natural, requires a perfectly flat floor when laying and maintaining the distance to the wall. If the angle sways in one place, it is more likely that when the humidity of the room changes, the floor rises, it will have to be disassembled and filed.Ceramic tile is durable, requires professional installation and fireproof, suitable for bath, toilet and island near the working area of the kitchen. The disadvantage is a cold surface in the absence of floor heating. Cork flooring - natural, wear-resistant, suitable for the bedroom. Polyvinyl chloride - high-quality fire-resistant coating, will last up to 30 years, has an elegant relief. The stone surface is durable, but heavy and cold. The bulk floor looks spectacular - it provides ample opportunities for execution.
Curtain design
Curtains are an integral part of the design of a room, you have to limit the blinds or roller blinds, but it is difficult to resist the number of full-fledged stylish curtains. Classic curtains are often used, but curtains such as Roman find their place in apartments and houses: they differ in airiness, delicate shades, horizontal folds. Austrian curtains are distinguished by the presence of laces for their lifting and the predominance in the design of expensive shiny fabrics: cambric, silk. London curtains - reflect the chic English style: graceful waves resemble the Roman style, are distinguished by the high cost of materials and the type of assembly. The design of a small room does not exclude the presence of curtains: they can be selected with the required length and color. Curtains with photo printing are popular - this element of the interior will allow you to adjust the visual perception of the size of the room.
The house is an indicator of the taste and sense of style of its owner, you can know a person all your life, but once having been at his house, you radically change your mind about him. Designing a room is not as easy as it seems: you need to browse through many sites, magazines, photos, be able to combine ideas you see and create a harmonious combination of them. The most difficult thing is for those who are designing a small room: it’s very difficult to maintain functionality without losing comfort and creating piled constructions. Each room has its own purpose, its own characteristics that must be considered when choosing interior elements. You can always turn to professional designers, but your own project will look more advantageous, less template. An apartment with individuality admires its owner - the creator of beautiful design.Rooms, depending on size and location, are divided according to purpose.
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Traditionally, large rooms are associated with a living room, small with an office or a nursery - these stereotypes are no longer relevant, getting rid of them is the most difficult part when you start creating designer rooms. Creating a project for an apartment or one of the rooms requires technical knowledge, an innate sense of style, knowledge of new modern trends. It makes no sense to blindly follow fashion, but to take and implement individual elements into your project is quite possible. This approach will save you from template solutions, and will allow you to preserve the uniqueness and originality of design. More and more often, professionals, in order to avoid being beaten up by the interior design project, turn to unusual topics or outdated trends that make a splash in the new version, the same “loft” style. The purpose of the room is a determining factor in creating its image. The main stereotypes are errors and possibilities of the type of rooms.
· A living room combined with a bedroom or a workplace.
· With window access.
· In the absence of a window - a powerful hood for a large area of the room.
Living room
The function of the living room in different families and people is often significantly different. This can be a place for family hanging out, then we make it cozy and comfortable, complementing with a spacious sofa, fluffy rug, a large round table. Or, the living room can be formal, in which case minimalism is popular: a sofa, a small table, a large TV on the wall with an audio system. The notorious "slides" and "walls" have long lost their relevance - the capacity of such structures is small, and there are enough dust shelves. When choosing furniture or shelves of a dark color for a living room, it is worthwhile to choose a high-quality antistatic agent in advance, otherwise the dust will be visible on it in a few hours. A stylish living room is: pastel colors, bright accents, original catchy interior items (the main thing is not to overload, turning the apartment into a flea market). Minimalism and accuracy, clear lines and beautiful geometry are relevant in the design of the living room.
Bedroom
A modern bedroom often turns out to be just a separated bed with a small decor or photo frames overhead. In the best case, a bedroom is created in a small room. The situation is due to the fact that not everyone can afford a cottage, and in a simple apartment, even consisting of more than 4 rooms, the space finds more useful use. Is it possible to do without a bedroom, sleep on the couch? It is possible, but after 5 years of such practice or in case of health problems, you need a high-quality bed and an appropriate mattress. Modern folding sofas do not have a very beneficial effect on sleep quality and back health.A convenient and stylish option is to combine the bedroom with the dressing room, which is separated by translucent glass. Warm colors are relevant in the bedroom, creating a calm, but solid environment. Wall decoration on the side of the head of the bed is popular with another type of wallpaper or texture.
Kitchen
Interior design of a kitchen is primarily the design of a kitchen set. Built-in appliances look the most stylish, so before you start preparing a kitchen sketch, you need to know the parameters of all household appliances: size, power consumption, recommended distance from it to a wall or other device, cord length, hose length (dishwasher or washing machine).
Neglect of this information will complicate the installation of the headset, spoil the appearance of the kitchen. Now more and more refuse tiled apron in the kitchen in favor of glass, which is brighter, more effective, more hygienic. Designers support the trend in part by offering aprons made of wood, embossed plastic, or unusual tiles. Glass looks spectacular when it has an original image, and not just “flowers, butterflies, horses”. An integral and convenient part of the modern kitchen is the bar counter, but if possible, it is better to place it, together with a minibar, on the insulated balcony.
Bathroom
The interior of the bathroom is very dependent on its size. In a large room, it is appropriate to place a large bathtub, shower, use large mirrors to decorate the walls. The design of the small bath will differ in favor of functionality. It is important not to overload the room with elements, not to clutter up the space. A stylish bathroom prefers pastel colors: olive, beige, shades of gray, white, black and their combination. Volume panels on the wall gave way to small decorative inserts.Small mosaics, ornaments of geometric shapes, embossed, multilevel wall surfaces, stylized wood, brick and stone are the trends of the modern style. An important role is played by good lighting, the color illumination looks fresh. If the size of the bathroom does not allow you to combine a shower and a bathtub, you might consider limiting yourself to a shower - this will save space and look presentable.
Children
The size and interior design of a children's room depends on the age of the children, their number, if there are more than 2, then the difference in age and gender. If the children are small and same-sex, after a short period of time each of them will need their own space, their own workplace. Workplaces should be located on different sides of the room or, if a long table is provided along the window, then at a sufficient distance from each other. Every year, the child increasingly needs personal space, and this also needs to be provided for in the design of the nursery. Do not openly make a “nursery” by glueing cartoons with cartoons and forcing everything with frames with trains - after a couple of years, an “adult” child will not want to live in a room for “kids”. To save space, designers resort to tricks: a bunk bed, pull-out beds, podiums with pull-out beds. All this will free up space for exercises, active games or a sports corner.
Hallway
Stylish hallway - a minimum of cabinets, a maximum of functionality. It does not mean that you need to abandon the built-in furniture - it is quite appropriate if the area allows, but if the hallway is small, it is better to limit yourself to the main elements: a shoe cabinet / shoe rack, coat rack, hanger shelf, ottoman, mirror, rug, small elements of decor. Personal photos in the hallway and corridor look inappropriate, if you want to decorate the walls, paintings or panels are more suitable.Traditionally, the furniture in the living room is chosen in dark colors, but white or milk will look more impressive and will not require too much care. Small details, such as a plate for small items and keys, a stand for an umbrella, a hanger for a handbag, a vase will give comfort and individuality. The color of the walls in the corridor is better to make light due to insufficient lighting of this part of the apartment.
Cabinet
A workplace is one thing, and a full-fledged office is another. In most cases, the office involves following the office style, but for creative people there may be a more comfortable room with bright colors, bags scattered on the floor with chairs and intricate elements of the interior. A classic office should create a working environment, set the tone for work, and be suitable for business negotiations. The room for work should not resemble a museum - it must be stylish: elements from natural materials, combinations of dark and light tones, an interactive or simple whiteboard. Large personal photographs are out of place on the walls; it is better to use modern painting. Racks, cabinets - a necessary part of the work process. It is not necessary to decorate the office with plenty, this is, above all, a place where it should be comfortable to work.
In size and shape
Traditionally, rooms vary in size, shape and functionality. Size: large, medium, small. In shape: rectangular, square, L-shaped, round, quadrangular, polyhedron. The most common square and rectangular. Of particular interest are premises of an unconventional form. The first impression is that it will complicate the creation of the design project, in fact, the structural features of the room themselves suggest what and where it is best to place. With an abundance of corners - conceal them with built-in wardrobes, shelves, leveling the space, achieving the correct geometry of the room.When designing a trapezoid room, we adhere to the same rules, or we emphasize the features of the room and build furniture so that the trapezoid can be clearly seen in the center. A quadrangular room with irregular angles other than 90 degrees requires adjustment with furniture and wallpaper with an abstract volumetric pattern. We do not hide inappropriate walls, but emphasize - highlight with other wallpapers or textures.
Small room design
When designing a small room, you need to learn how to save space, without compromising the overall style. You can use hinged shelves, windowsill, stylized as a workplace. Transforming furniture, for example, a cabinet transforming into a bed, will significantly save space. If the small room has an L-shape, it is possible to zon it to a resting place in its far part, and the working area is closer to the door. When you cannot separate the work area and the bed, oversized colored pillows will help out, forming a cozy sofa out of the bed. It will be appropriate to use a podium or an attic bed. The design of a very small living room is much more complicated than a large one, but with the right approach, you can get a unique stylish part of the apartment. Visually increase the space in several ways:
Middle Room Design
The design of the medium-sized room gives many opportunities and options. In this topic, it is more appropriate to talk about how to make part of the apartment stylish. We use either catchy wallpapers and calm pastel furniture, or make neutral walls and give free rein to the decoration of the room. The second option is a win-win and does not require special knowledge and skills.The average square room can be divided into two rectangular sectors, built-in wardrobes with a large pattern, voluminous panels or paintings on the walls, and drawings glowing in the dark with paint will look appropriate. In matters of the interior of the middle room, one can resort not only to the use of shelves, but also to hanging cabinets. Give preference to expand the bathroom to the size of an average room and organize a real home beauty salon. Such a bathroom will be very stylish and spectacular.
Large room design
When creating the design of a large room, you can use two options. The first option is minimalism. If there is a living room in a large room, a huge sofa, a massive table armchair will be appropriate. Small details will be lost in such a space and will look out of place. If the part of the apartment is very large, it would be wise to divide it into several interconnected zones. This can be a living room, separated from the bar by a bar, or zoning according to interests: decorative partitions separating the TV viewing area from the hammock, sports complex or game zone. Zones are best emphasized by different types of textures or color combinations. A large room is suitable for organizing a large living room and two smaller sectors: for cooking and for organizing meals. Large areas should be well lit, so the outer wall is made completely glass.
Rectangular rooms
A rectangular-shaped room requires adjustment and visual expansion of the space. This effect is achieved with the help of long volume curtains, their waves remove the extra length, concealing disproportion. Empty walls are filled with square panels, adjusting the height. Division into zones is an effective solution for a rectangular shape: from the side of the window we make the working area, and closer to the entrance is the bedroom.If a large room is supposed to be like a living room, then we equip the part farthest from the entrance as a work area or bedroom. When zoning, it is not necessary to clearly separate the zones - by color or partition, it is enough to leave a small free space or to allocate one of the areas with a rug, and visually this part of the apartment will be divided. Shelving in the back of the room, podiums, a combination of different types of wall and floor coverings will help to visualize the length, make it more comfortable.
Square rooms
The design of square rooms is more difficult than with rectangular ones, especially if it is small in size. Large square can be zoned into 3 parts: bedroom, sitting area, workspace. The square part of the apartment is more suitable for the interior of the living room, its inherent minimalism will be appropriate. If the design is necessary for a very small square, you will have to highlight the priorities and do the necessary: sofa, small interior details, a TV on the wall. A square kitchen loses a rectangular one - the usable area for the kitchen set is lost and the extra in the center of the room is acquired. A square room is ideal for cabinet design: strict lines, the ability to create perfect proportions will be welcome. Wall panels and paintings must be selected rectangular, lengthening and visualizing the space.
Room Styles
Choosing the style of the room you need to follow it impeccably. By mixing one style with another, we risk getting bad taste. Modern styles offer a solution for every budget and taste. With a limited budget, you can make a stunning loft or minimalist room design. There is a general trend of preference in the interior for a combination of light tones and bright elements. The individuality of the room is not given by the chosen style, but by the elaborate details of the interior. The style depends on the purpose of the room.
Provence, Scandinavian style, rarely minimalism are often used for cuisine. Loft, hi-tech, and avant-garde are relevant for the living room. The bedroom can be done in eco-style or hi-tech. When choosing a room style, you need to take into account the general style of the apartment or house. The following types of room interior design are distinguished:
Ceiling decoration - types of ceilings
The ceiling is a noticeable part of the room, it is difficult not to pay attention to it, so it should be perfect.There are not many options for the ceiling, and if the wiring passes through the ceiling, then there are only two: plasterboard or tension. You can combine these two options or make a mirror ceiling. Currently, suspended ceilings and plasterboard can be of any color or with photo printing. Stretch ceiling may vary in texture: matte or glossy. Matte is used in large rooms, glossy in the bath and toilet. The leveled ceiling can be simply painted - it looks high-quality, solid, but not always durable. The design of the ceiling in the room involves maintaining the overall style of the room, and in color combination. The white ceiling looks win-win, but it’s quite ordinary, you can make modern notes with the help of interesting lamps with an original ornament or backlight.
Wall decoration - types of materials and wallpapers
The choice of material for the walls of the apartment depends on the room: in the corridor we choose a denser, wear-resistant texture. In the bedroom and living room, we prefer more delicate materials. This type of finish as staining can be used for the corridor or rooms with low temperature conditions: pantry, porch, basement. Wallpaper amaze with a variety of types and colors. Often wallpapers come in two styles at once: plain and with a pattern on the same background. Paper - an economical option, in style and quality not inferior to expensive wallpaper. Non-woven wallpaper is easy to apply on the walls - only the wall is smeared, which allows you to paste the wallpaper quickly and evenly. Vinyl wallpapers are known for their durability and good performance. Cullets, tiles, decorative plaster, stone, decorative panels - will create a unique style.
Floor decoration - types of floor coverings
Linoleum is a popular flooring - durable, unpretentious to use, easy to repair. In second place in popularity - laminate flooring, considered natural, requires a perfectly flat floor when laying and maintaining the distance to the wall. If the angle sways in one place, it is more likely that when the humidity of the room changes, the floor rises, it will have to be disassembled and filed.Ceramic tile is durable, requires professional installation and fireproof, suitable for bath, toilet and island near the working area of the kitchen. The disadvantage is a cold surface in the absence of floor heating. Cork flooring - natural, wear-resistant, suitable for the bedroom. Polyvinyl chloride - high-quality fire-resistant coating, will last up to 30 years, has an elegant relief. The stone surface is durable, but heavy and cold. The bulk floor looks spectacular - it provides ample opportunities for execution.
Curtain design
Curtains are an integral part of the design of a room, you have to limit the blinds or roller blinds, but it is difficult to resist the number of full-fledged stylish curtains. Classic curtains are often used, but curtains such as Roman find their place in apartments and houses: they differ in airiness, delicate shades, horizontal folds. Austrian curtains are distinguished by the presence of laces for their lifting and the predominance in the design of expensive shiny fabrics: cambric, silk. London curtains - reflect the chic English style: graceful waves resemble the Roman style, are distinguished by the high cost of materials and the type of assembly. The design of a small room does not exclude the presence of curtains: they can be selected with the required length and color. Curtains with photo printing are popular - this element of the interior will allow you to adjust the visual perception of the size of the room.