The interior of the house reflects the characters of the owners. Sometimes it is very difficult to find your own design. Stylish interiors have inner harmony. Their composition is a complete picture in which each screw is located in its place. There are no unnecessary details in stylish interiors, any thing has its functional purpose. Therefore, professional designers recommend, before buying anything, to ask the question “why is this item needed in the house?” ". We will get acquainted with the features of creating stylish interiors and consider a number of design techniques that will help to give the atmosphere an atmosphere of harmony.
Stylish interior - room decoration, which is carried out in accordance with the rules of design of any design area. Do not confuse the concept of "stylish" and "fashionable". Timeless style. It can exist for centuries, as can be easily seen in the examples of ancient, colonial or classical directions. Fashion only dictates what is now relevant. Everything that she once branded as "obsolete" sooner or later receives indulgence and returns as a "well-forgotten old." Filling the house with fashionable “little things”, the owners will emphasize their awareness of popular trends, but this does not mean that the interior will become stylish in no time. He can remain tasteless if you use a potpourri of motley details that do not fit together. The stylish interior maintains a balance between beauty and comfort. It is convenient for owners of the apartment, but at the same time arouses admiration among the guests. All details: decoration, decor, type and arrangement of furniture, are selected according to the principle of identity and create a single composition in which there are no unnecessary details.
How to define your style
Deciding on preferences and choosing a specific style is the most difficult task in design. It becomes doubly difficult if a couple with completely different characters and tastes lives in the apartment. If there is a clash of preferences, then the best way out is a compromise eclectic style or fusion. Both of these concepts are related, but still have some differences. Eclectic style means “mixing”, but the symbiosis of two or three directions should be harmonious, with balance.Fusion is a younger style, which involves combining incongruous, that is, explosive, bright, extraordinary potpourri with its own special atmosphere. He is chosen only by bold creative personalities who are not afraid to experiment with the interior of their own home.
Many designers note that stylistic preferences originate in the character of a person. For expressive and ambitious people who like to surround themselves with beautiful things and demonstrate their status, royal luxurious classicism, palace and antique styles are suitable. For those who value comfort most, do not suffer from materialism and feel comfortable in Spartan conditions, they select high-tech or minimalism. These directions are perfectly combined with the pace of life of a city dweller who spends more time at work. For subtle aesthetes, lovers of exquisite beauty, baroque, empire, rococo are suitable. Strict conservatives prefer constructivism. Subtle, sensual natures (mainly women) are suitable for shabby chic, provence, romanticism. There is a separate group of directions “for everybody.” These include a number of ethnic styles: African, Oriental, Japanese, Dutch, German. These directions are chosen by people in love with the culture of the country that gave birth to them.
Deciding on the style will largely help the layout. People can immediately be divided into two groups: conservatives and experimenters. Just ask how they feel about the studios. If the combined spaces fall under the taboo, then before you is clearly a conservative.
Some tips for creating a stylish and modern interior
Professional designers created a universal “cheat sheet”, which will help beginners in the design business and ordinary people to properly coordinate their actions when creating a stylish interior:
You should never give in to short-term desires and buy things (especially overall) "according to your mood".Buying items for a stylish interior is the result of a balanced choice.
Work for the end result. Imagine a picture - an image of a finished interior. If the goal is too blurry, and the designer completely relies only on the fact that “it will settle down itself along the way”, then the result can be saddening.
Pay great attention to the organization of space. Not the last role in it goes to storage systems. Each thing should have its own place, the layout of which is thought out in advance.
A stylish interior should not be too bright or, conversely, too faded. The calm color scheme of the decoration is compensated by catchy accents in the decor. Bright colors on the walls, floor or ceiling “cool” with the help of pastel colors in furniture and interior decorations.
To create an environment that will look really stylish, it is recommended to combine colors, textures and materials. With proper combination, the room will look luxurious and elegant.
Creation of a design project
A design project is necessary when designing a space. It helps to organize repair work, plan time and means, choose a layout, furniture, decoration materials, decor and color scheme. In addition, the design project will clearly show the ultimate goal - a schematic sketch or 3D model of the finished interior. It’s not necessary to work with pencil and paper. Now there are many 3D planners that will help simulate both one room and the whole house:
FloorPlan 3D. The program has a high level of detail. You can "walk" through the finished room to get acquainted with the interior more clearly. A useful bonus is the automatic calculation of the area of the room (after entering the data) and the selection of furniture that will fit into it.
Sweet Home 3D. The visualizer is designed for beginners. The catalog of interior details and furniture is rather scarce, but even a child can handle the planner’s interface. In just half an hour, you can sketch three-dimensional models of the interior of the bedroom, living room, kitchen, toilet and bathroom.
Planner 5D.A popular planner that is designed for both indoor design and landscape design. The program allows you to choose not only furniture and decoration, but also stairs, window frames, partitions.
Another pretty interesting planner is IKEA Home Planner. It is suitable for lovers of products from the Swedish conglomerate of the same name. The catalog of furniture and decor contains only products from Ikea, but you can immediately go to the store and order your favorite wardrobe or bed. Preparation of a design project cannot be carried out in a hurry. The success of future repairs depends on how well it will be composed. A three-dimensional model of the interior will help to find its strengths and eliminate design errors at the design stage, and not eliminate them after the work is completed.
We refuse complex forms in the interior
Complex shapes in the interior are a sign of rich styles. They are suitable for large spaces. For example, art nouveau is sometimes called the "wave style." Zigzags, semicircles, polygons, wavy lines do not combine with the clear and concise geometry of modern styles. The only exception was futurism. This relatively young direction is not complete without “streamlined” forms, which are part of its concept. In stylish interiors, designers advise giving preference to squares, rectangles, in rare cases, circles and only straight lines without kinks.
Ceiling height and simplicity
The ceiling should be a clean sheet, covered with classic white stucco. Even textured options are best discarded immediately. It is not recommended to complicate the geometry of the ceiling with plasterboard levels, which are so often used where it is superfluous. The designer should try to maintain the maximum height of the walls. This will help change the perception of a small room and make it visually larger.
Combine incongruous
Fusion style does not necessarily embody throughout the room.Its role in interior design may be limited to individual accent areas where the incompatible is combined. To find the original potpourri, take a selection of interiors that are decorated in different styles. Then, on each photo, the details you like are marked. After that, they think over the options for combining them in one space, but in such a way that the composition becomes a single whole, and not a crumbling picture, assembled from different puzzles. To combine it was easier, stick to the selected color scheme (preferably within three colors).
The use of natural materials for decoration and decor
The use of natural materials makes the interior not only environmentally friendly, but also more extravagant. Man has always been drawn to nature, receiving from it a peculiar charge of energy. Because of this, natural materials have a special "character", which allows them to pour light notes into any design composition. The leader among them was wood. Wood is used not only in decoration and furniture. Of this material, which has a special texture, even make decor. Stylish panels are assembled from the bars. The branches tied in a bouquet will become an original substitute for fresh flowers. A glass top deck will replace a regular coffee table. Thin slats, assembled in a row, unobtrusively divide the room into zones, and the weave of roots along the balusters of the stairs in a private house will complement laconic minimalism. The tree in such an unusual form is ideal for eco-style and country. Separately, it is worth noting bamboo, which is sometimes mistaken for a tree (and in fact grass). He also became an important detail of minimalism and Japanese ethnic style. Natural stone is used in English, classic and even modern directions. The only difference is that older styles only recognize unprocessed surfaces, focusing on their texture, and the new wave relies on grinding.Leather, fur, animal skins, natural fabrics in stylish interiors are used as luxurious decor. Another variety of natural materials - sea gifts (pebbles, shells, pebbles, stars) are suitable for the same style or romantic interiors that resemble the decor of beach houses.
Furniture and decor items made artificially from natural materials that are subject to minimal processing are highly valued.
Multi-level lighting
Multilevel lighting is a complex set of functional light sources, which include floor lamps, sconces, chandeliers, floor and table lamps. This system allows you to fill the room with warmth, comfort and completely transform the interior, give it depth and volume. Depending on the level of arrangement of light sources, they are classified into four groups:
Floor standing.
Board. Those that embed or place on furniture surfaces.
Wall mounted. Designed only for highlighting a specific area.
Ceiling. Give a general light.
According to the distribution of light, lamps are classified into two more groups:
Those that give diffused (background) light. Light bulbs are covered with special matte shades. Sometimes they direct their light onto reflective surfaces to multiply.
Those that give direct or directional light. They are designed to focus on some interior details. For example, to emphasize the unusual texture of the wall or to highlight the picture in an original way.
Recently, dimmers have become very popular - special devices that allow you to adjust the brightness of the lighting. More "advanced" options are connected to LED strips, allowing you to play with colors, including only groups of bulbs to your taste. With the help of dimmers, you can periodically adjust multi-level lighting, changing the entire interior picture.
Convenient switches are through switches.With their help, it is easy to control the light source from several places in the apartment. For example, to turn off the ceiling light in the bedroom, you can go to the switch by the door or click the button at the head of the bed, which is placed there in advance. Managing the light will be as simple as switching channels on the remote control from the TV.
The choice of furniture and accessories for rooms
The space in stylish interiors should breathe freely, so it is impossible to litter it with furniture and decorative details. Moreover, even in the most budgetary design projects, it is not recommended to save on those elements that should last a long time (decoration, plumbing, headsets). Try to choose multifunctional furniture, which, if necessary, will fold compactly or replace another piece of furniture. Do not recommend buying kits. They look beautiful only on the pages of glossy magazines; in a house, such an atmosphere may seem too fresh and boring. The choice of decor is best left last. Having appreciated the almost finished interior, it’s easier to pick out the details missing in the composition.
Ergonomic use of space
In stylish interiors, first of all, they appreciate the presence of “air”. You can get ideas for space design in minimalism. This style is better than others will be able to clearly demonstrate how to properly arrange furniture so that it is both beautiful and compact. The feeling of "purity" of the interior will give order to the things that fill it. Therefore, it is necessary to have the required number of storage systems, which is enough for everything. Open shelves with decor can be alternated with closed shelves where personal items will be folded.
Popular styles used in the design of apartments
The five most popular styles today include:
Loft. This style has become an ennobled version of the American industrial direction. Loft surprisingly manages to combine luxury and negligence.Plaster is used to finish the ceiling, laminate or parquet is used for the floor, and the walls are decorated with brickwork, which is sometimes painted in different shades. Furniture is chosen expensive from natural wood and with leather upholstery. Communication lines in the loft become part of the interior, stylish decor. The direction is best embodied in rooms with high ceilings that resemble the workshops of factories.
High tech. A direction that corresponds to the modern age of digital technology. High-tech originally appeared in the most fashionable European houses, as an experimental style. The technical component plays a huge role in the direction. Home appliances become a decor that seamlessly blends into the interior concept. The atmosphere uses a calm color scheme, which is based on a combination of white and gray.
Minimalism. This subspecies of oriental style has gained unprecedented popularity in developed countries. The direction is characterized by laconicism and simplicity. Minimalism draws ideas from eastern philosophy. Each square meter of the room is designed with great care: there should be nothing superfluous in the interior. Furniture is chosen compact and multifunctional. The decor is almost never used. The prevailing color in the interior is white.
Scandinavian style. To create such an interior will help the philosophy of hugg, which will direct the designer in the right direction and help to pick up ideas for a stylish and cozy atmosphere. The Scandinavian style is characterized by the use of natural materials: wood, leather, fur. In the color scheme, white dominates, which is diluted with blue, blue, green, gray. Sometimes warm colors are added to the palette, but in small quantities (beige, yellow, red).
Marine or coastal style. Interior design is based on a combination of shades of blue, green, yellow and white. The style is sometimes also called "family", as it recalls a vacation by the sea. Windows should be large.No heavy curtains, only light, weightless curtains. The interior uses little decor, which is better to replace indoor plants. Upholstery of upholstered furniture is made of natural fabrics with a rough texture. Their surface is decorated with a strip, a cage or large prints.
Variants of stylistic solutions in design are not limited to the above areas. There are so many of them that diversity gives everyone hope for a successful search for their own style.
Conclusion
Stylish interiors are easily embodied both in large rooms and in small spaces. The principle of "freedom and air" allows you to organically design any room, regardless of its quadrature. Pooling rooms is welcome. Zoning is carried out by a complex method of combining textures, colors and materials. Do not forget about balconies and loggias, which can also turn into separate additional zones or mini-rooms. To make the stylish interior complete, adhere to the chosen course from beginning to end. Any deviations can easily hit the harmony of space and design, and over time, this "crack" will only grow.
The interior of the house reflects the characters of the owners. Sometimes it is very difficult to find your own design. Stylish interiors have inner harmony. Their composition is a complete picture in which each screw is located in its place. There are no unnecessary details in stylish interiors, any thing has its functional purpose. Therefore, professional designers recommend, before buying anything, to ask the question “why is this item needed in the house?” ". We will get acquainted with the features of creating stylish interiors and consider a number of design techniques that will help to give the atmosphere an atmosphere of harmony.
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What is a stylish interior
Stylish interior - room decoration, which is carried out in accordance with the rules of design of any design area. Do not confuse the concept of "stylish" and "fashionable". Timeless style. It can exist for centuries, as can be easily seen in the examples of ancient, colonial or classical directions. Fashion only dictates what is now relevant. Everything that she once branded as "obsolete" sooner or later receives indulgence and returns as a "well-forgotten old." Filling the house with fashionable “little things”, the owners will emphasize their awareness of popular trends, but this does not mean that the interior will become stylish in no time. He can remain tasteless if you use a potpourri of motley details that do not fit together. The stylish interior maintains a balance between beauty and comfort. It is convenient for owners of the apartment, but at the same time arouses admiration among the guests. All details: decoration, decor, type and arrangement of furniture, are selected according to the principle of identity and create a single composition in which there are no unnecessary details.
How to define your style
Deciding on preferences and choosing a specific style is the most difficult task in design. It becomes doubly difficult if a couple with completely different characters and tastes lives in the apartment. If there is a clash of preferences, then the best way out is a compromise eclectic style or fusion. Both of these concepts are related, but still have some differences. Eclectic style means “mixing”, but the symbiosis of two or three directions should be harmonious, with balance.Fusion is a younger style, which involves combining incongruous, that is, explosive, bright, extraordinary potpourri with its own special atmosphere. He is chosen only by bold creative personalities who are not afraid to experiment with the interior of their own home.
Many designers note that stylistic preferences originate in the character of a person. For expressive and ambitious people who like to surround themselves with beautiful things and demonstrate their status, royal luxurious classicism, palace and antique styles are suitable. For those who value comfort most, do not suffer from materialism and feel comfortable in Spartan conditions, they select high-tech or minimalism. These directions are perfectly combined with the pace of life of a city dweller who spends more time at work. For subtle aesthetes, lovers of exquisite beauty, baroque, empire, rococo are suitable. Strict conservatives prefer constructivism. Subtle, sensual natures (mainly women) are suitable for shabby chic, provence, romanticism. There is a separate group of directions “for everybody.” These include a number of ethnic styles: African, Oriental, Japanese, Dutch, German. These directions are chosen by people in love with the culture of the country that gave birth to them.
Some tips for creating a stylish and modern interior
Professional designers created a universal “cheat sheet”, which will help beginners in the design business and ordinary people to properly coordinate their actions when creating a stylish interior:
To create an environment that will look really stylish, it is recommended to combine colors, textures and materials. With proper combination, the room will look luxurious and elegant.
Creation of a design project
A design project is necessary when designing a space. It helps to organize repair work, plan time and means, choose a layout, furniture, decoration materials, decor and color scheme. In addition, the design project will clearly show the ultimate goal - a schematic sketch or 3D model of the finished interior. It’s not necessary to work with pencil and paper. Now there are many 3D planners that will help simulate both one room and the whole house:
Another pretty interesting planner is IKEA Home Planner. It is suitable for lovers of products from the Swedish conglomerate of the same name. The catalog of furniture and decor contains only products from Ikea, but you can immediately go to the store and order your favorite wardrobe or bed. Preparation of a design project cannot be carried out in a hurry. The success of future repairs depends on how well it will be composed. A three-dimensional model of the interior will help to find its strengths and eliminate design errors at the design stage, and not eliminate them after the work is completed.
We refuse complex forms in the interior
Complex shapes in the interior are a sign of rich styles. They are suitable for large spaces. For example, art nouveau is sometimes called the "wave style." Zigzags, semicircles, polygons, wavy lines do not combine with the clear and concise geometry of modern styles. The only exception was futurism. This relatively young direction is not complete without “streamlined” forms, which are part of its concept. In stylish interiors, designers advise giving preference to squares, rectangles, in rare cases, circles and only straight lines without kinks.
Ceiling height and simplicity
The ceiling should be a clean sheet, covered with classic white stucco. Even textured options are best discarded immediately. It is not recommended to complicate the geometry of the ceiling with plasterboard levels, which are so often used where it is superfluous. The designer should try to maintain the maximum height of the walls. This will help change the perception of a small room and make it visually larger.
Combine incongruous
Fusion style does not necessarily embody throughout the room.Its role in interior design may be limited to individual accent areas where the incompatible is combined. To find the original potpourri, take a selection of interiors that are decorated in different styles. Then, on each photo, the details you like are marked. After that, they think over the options for combining them in one space, but in such a way that the composition becomes a single whole, and not a crumbling picture, assembled from different puzzles. To combine it was easier, stick to the selected color scheme (preferably within three colors).
The use of natural materials for decoration and decor
The use of natural materials makes the interior not only environmentally friendly, but also more extravagant. Man has always been drawn to nature, receiving from it a peculiar charge of energy. Because of this, natural materials have a special "character", which allows them to pour light notes into any design composition. The leader among them was wood. Wood is used not only in decoration and furniture. Of this material, which has a special texture, even make decor. Stylish panels are assembled from the bars. The branches tied in a bouquet will become an original substitute for fresh flowers. A glass top deck will replace a regular coffee table. Thin slats, assembled in a row, unobtrusively divide the room into zones, and the weave of roots along the balusters of the stairs in a private house will complement laconic minimalism. The tree in such an unusual form is ideal for eco-style and country. Separately, it is worth noting bamboo, which is sometimes mistaken for a tree (and in fact grass). He also became an important detail of minimalism and Japanese ethnic style. Natural stone is used in English, classic and even modern directions. The only difference is that older styles only recognize unprocessed surfaces, focusing on their texture, and the new wave relies on grinding.Leather, fur, animal skins, natural fabrics in stylish interiors are used as luxurious decor. Another variety of natural materials - sea gifts (pebbles, shells, pebbles, stars) are suitable for the same style or romantic interiors that resemble the decor of beach houses.
Multi-level lighting
Multilevel lighting is a complex set of functional light sources, which include floor lamps, sconces, chandeliers, floor and table lamps. This system allows you to fill the room with warmth, comfort and completely transform the interior, give it depth and volume. Depending on the level of arrangement of light sources, they are classified into four groups:
According to the distribution of light, lamps are classified into two more groups:
Recently, dimmers have become very popular - special devices that allow you to adjust the brightness of the lighting. More "advanced" options are connected to LED strips, allowing you to play with colors, including only groups of bulbs to your taste. With the help of dimmers, you can periodically adjust multi-level lighting, changing the entire interior picture.
The choice of furniture and accessories for rooms
The space in stylish interiors should breathe freely, so it is impossible to litter it with furniture and decorative details. Moreover, even in the most budgetary design projects, it is not recommended to save on those elements that should last a long time (decoration, plumbing, headsets). Try to choose multifunctional furniture, which, if necessary, will fold compactly or replace another piece of furniture. Do not recommend buying kits. They look beautiful only on the pages of glossy magazines; in a house, such an atmosphere may seem too fresh and boring. The choice of decor is best left last. Having appreciated the almost finished interior, it’s easier to pick out the details missing in the composition.
Ergonomic use of space
In stylish interiors, first of all, they appreciate the presence of “air”. You can get ideas for space design in minimalism. This style is better than others will be able to clearly demonstrate how to properly arrange furniture so that it is both beautiful and compact. The feeling of "purity" of the interior will give order to the things that fill it. Therefore, it is necessary to have the required number of storage systems, which is enough for everything. Open shelves with decor can be alternated with closed shelves where personal items will be folded.
Popular styles used in the design of apartments
The five most popular styles today include:
Variants of stylistic solutions in design are not limited to the above areas. There are so many of them that diversity gives everyone hope for a successful search for their own style.
Conclusion
Stylish interiors are easily embodied both in large rooms and in small spaces. The principle of "freedom and air" allows you to organically design any room, regardless of its quadrature. Pooling rooms is welcome. Zoning is carried out by a complex method of combining textures, colors and materials. Do not forget about balconies and loggias, which can also turn into separate additional zones or mini-rooms. To make the stylish interior complete, adhere to the chosen course from beginning to end. Any deviations can easily hit the harmony of space and design, and over time, this "crack" will only grow.