Design of rooms in various fashionable styles

Before you start decorating a room, you should decide on the style of space design. To create an aesthetic interior, a harmonious combination of various elements is required. It is better to keep the decoration of walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, curtains, decor items in a certain style, this will help to create an actual and beautiful look of the house.

What style of room decoration to choose will be prompted by the functional features of the room: a young man, a large family or a lonely old woman will live in this room. A small room in a small apartment or a large transforming space also affects the choice of style. In each case, you can choose the most suitable finishing option.

An up-to-date and fashionable interior can be obtained by decorating a room both in a classic style and in an ultramodern one. Today, designers are very liberal in their attitude to classic interiors in the English style, and to the luxury of the baroque, to the charm of shabby chic or modern, and to futuristic hi-tech, technological loft and minimalism of the Scandinavian style. Provence and Art Deco are still in vogue. For fans of ethnic style, the best choice would be country, Russian or oriental style. Let's consider the main features of each stylistic direction.

A utilitarian attitude to the world around us has formed the current and fashionable loft style today. This design uses structural elements of the building in interior decoration. This industrial style emerged when industrial buildings were used to house workers. Masonry, concrete floor, metal rusty floor beams, free planning, bathroom and toilet behind a curtain, simple lamps without lampshades, a minimum of decor, gray and brown tones gradually became the hallmarks of a tech loft and acquired an elite color.

For lighting, stylized lamps are used in the form of huge incandescent lamps or directional spotlights for zoning rooms. Electrical wiring hangs freely along the walls and ceiling on purpose. Heating pipes are not hidden, are stylized like metal and are a kind of interior decor.

The front door usually leads into a single space, where the kitchen is separated by a concrete ledge, the bedroom and living room can be visually separated by a massive ceiling beam, a stylish metal bathroom can decorate the interior without hiding, as can the toilet. For privacy, a portable screen is sometimes used. It can become a bright accent in the gray interior palette.

Window openings are slightly larger or much smaller than standard ones, often for lighting they equip skylights on the ceiling, if this is an attic room, curtains are the simplest, and better blinds.Furniture is preferable on metal structures, glass or steel countertops, plain leather or leatherette upholstery.

Often they arrange a second level for a bedroom or study. Steps and railings make simple functional designs.

The loft style has three branches:

• The bohemian, or boho-loft, retains the factory style of the main premises, the furniture has obvious signs of wear, which are created artificially or, being a rarity, are purchased for very big money, the furnishings are complemented by aged objects of fine art, old theater posters or sculptures that have been touched by time.

• Glamorous loft: some spectacular color in the decoration and some elegant furnishings are added to the gray-brown range.

• An industrial loft is a basic interior decoration with all the attributes of a factory floor.

Another young interior style is high-tech. It arose in the 60s of the last century, when the era of space technology began. Space exploration, exploration of distant worlds inspired the creation of futuristic designs. This style keeps pace with the development of progress, uses the latest achievements of engineering in the decoration. This design option loves too open floor plans, strict geometry and a minimum of furniture.

Constructivism, chrome and plastic finishing materials, metal and glass are welcomed. Furniture is selected only that is necessary for the fulfillment of vital functions. It is good if the furniture has various complex transformation mechanisms. Here you will not find ottomans, boutonnieres, stucco moldings and carvings. On the contrary, the very unusual design of furniture, copying space geometry with its lines, makes this style unique.

The special organization of lighting is another feature of the high-tech style. Chandeliers and lamps have an unusual shape and are simple functional cone-shaped shades with a point lighting direction, for example, on a dining table. Such lamps can be formed into a group of several lamps, while the design provides for the ability to turn each lamp in the desired direction.

For zoning, hidden illumination is used not only on various levels of the ceiling, but also on the walls, creating a truly cosmic atmosphere.

Having emerged at the end of the 19th century, the Art Nouveau style replaced palace luxury, and it is very popular today. Sophistication of the interior combined with plant motifs, smooth curved designs windows, doors, arched openings attract with their decorativeness. Of the finishing materials, preferably natural wood and forged metal elements with floral ornaments.

This is one of the most expensive styles to perform, as it requires natural materials and artistic interior decoration. Stained-glass windows are such a finish. They can be made of tinted glass or plain transparent glass. It is important here the presence of a floral ornament or floral theme in a modern interpretation.

The high value of such furnishings and decor makes Art Nouveau not the best choice for families with small children.

A more democratic and warm style of decoration Provence has a lot of fans. This style originated in the French provinces and has gained popularity around the world.The charm and elegance of the furnishings, the floral print on the wallpaper and curtains, the slightly faded colors of the painted furniture are its distinctive features.

Many old pieces of furniture can simply be painted in blue, pale green, pink, milky colors, let the lower layers shine through the top one, decorate simple vases with wildflowers, hang curtains made of simple linen fabrics or pastel chintz with small flowers on the windows. This environment of comfort and relaxed summer vacation it will be pleasant to warm the household members gathered at the dinner table. The walls are often simply plastered and whitewashed, decorated with paintings with floral themes.

Country style continues the rustic theme in interior design. It originated in America and is different brightness of natural wood colors, colorful textiles. Simple furniture made of wood. Animal skins and hunting symbols are often used for decoration.

In the decoration of the premises, structural elements are not decorated, the ceiling beams are part of the decor of the room. A simple-shaped fireplace with armchairs or a sofa in front of it looks organically here. Here you will not find ultra-modern lamps or chrome-plated surfaces, the maximum proximity to natural forms - this is the trademark of this direction.

In Greece, it is customary to simply whitewash the walls both inside and outside the room, the floor is laid out with ceramic tiles in natural sand flowers, the decor is used in the form of clay vases, pots or artistic reliefs. Mediterranean style there is no multicolor, as in the American country.

The Russian style is perhaps closer to the American one. But he has his own attributes - the presence of an oven for cooking and heating, instead of chairs and sofas, benches, benches or stools. The decoration uses log masonry walls, a lot of wood carvings, a wooden plank floor. The decor is dominated by woven rugs, colorful simple curtains, embroidered tablecloths. This environment lends a sense of warmth and security.

At the peak of popularity today, the Scandinavian style. This is the most laconic and simple interior design. The Nordic countries, due to their climate, have a lack of sunlight, so the main emphasis is on maximum use of white and beige colors.

The walls are pasted over with light wallpaper, it is possible with a geometric discreet pattern, they are plastered textured enough to apply matte milk-white paint, or are sheathed with boards. Wall structures and ceiling beams are highlighted with natural wood stains or paint in natural tones. The floor is finished with a large parquet board of natural color to match the beams or almost white parquet is laid to match the walls.

In some rooms on the ground floor, the walls can be lined with stone, and the floor is finished with plank parquet, aged to black. Then the interior takes on a rustic look. The appropriate furniture is selected here - a large wooden set of dark color, a carpet with a geometric pattern in white-brown or white-black colors.

The direct opposite of modern utilitarian styles is Baroque. it luxurious aristocratic style, which arose in the 18th century to give a magnificent decoration to the palaces of the high society nobility and ruling dynasties.

Often, the hall and the ceremonial hall for receptions in private houses and mansions are decorated in this style. The walls are covered with wallpaper with metallic thread woven into a pattern with monograms with gold or silver trim.Sometimes they are faced with natural marble of pink or white color, the ceiling is supported by columns trimmed with the same marble or other valuable stone - malachite, amber and others.

The ceiling is decorated with stucco molding and a rosette around the magnificent chandelier with crystal details to create a play of light on the surfaces. The ceiling can be painted with a fresco with a biblical, military or romantic theme. The floors are made of inlaid parquet with artistic inserts.

Curtains with elaborate brocade or satin drapes on tall windows enhance the compositional height of the space. The color palette consists of royal colors: burgundy, white, blue, rich green and brown. Gold or silver fringes, tie-backs with tassels, lambrequins adorn the curtains.

The nostalgic family design in the style of the sixties - shabby chic, is increasingly finding its admirers.

Furniture is purchased in antique stores or artificially aged. The paint and polish should have nice cracks, the furniture should be artistic. In general, the interior has a touch of chic. This design is not cheap. Antiquity and sophistication are very subtly combined here.

The shabby chic interior is filled with soft lines and pastel colors. White, ivory, pale pink, pale green make up the main color palette. The main emphasis is on floral designs. The abundance of textiles, ruffles and frills in the decor serve as an adornment and complement to the furnishings. The theme of roses prevails in everything. The walls are covered with white or floral wallpaper. A mint colored background is preferred. Chandeliers - white with gilding and lampshades, will accentuate the ceiling decor.

A beautiful interior can be created in a classic style without the help of a professional designer. This design option incorporates respectable features of palace styles without unnecessary luxury.

Natural artistic parquet and marble flooring are appropriate here. In the decoration of walls and ceilings, moldings, simplified strict stucco molding, and sockets for chandeliers are used. You can use elements of the architecture of Greek temples, white columns or semi-columns for accents of walls and doorways. Finishing colors - calm white or beige. Furniture is selected in natural brown colors.

The puritanical simplicity of the finish is offset by the decor of valuable items from India, Africa or Australia. Historically, these countries were colonies of England, household items were brought from the trips. They fit into the Victorian interior setting and add color and value to the interior - striped wallpaper or wood panels, a ceiling sewn with shades of the same wood, fairly simple furniture of dull colors, a calm range of pastel colors.

The floor is finished with herringbone parquet. And against the background of this calm video sequence, an unusual object, made by Indian craftsmen or brought from Africa, immediately revives the room, gives it sophistication and a certain mystery.

Minimalism arose as a requirement of our time - a person, faced with the flow of information, needs psychological rest. The almost empty laconic furnishings of the room will not draw on the emotional background. Convenience and lack of detail is the basis of this style.

Oriental design directions are close to such an organization of space.The Japanese style is characterized by an almost complete absence of furniture, the use of natural materials for decoration from straw and bamboo. The colors are yellow, brown and white.

The Chinese style is enlivened by cult objects with vibrant red and green symbolism.

An original and exclusive look can be given to a room by decorating it in a nautical style. This design does not belong to the architectural classification. It is based on decorating a room with marine paraphernalia - white wallpaper, a blue and white strip of furniture upholstery, sometimes a red stripe for accent and various items of ship life: anchor, rope, steering wheel, chest, decoration of the mirror frame with shells or sea sand. Various seascapes are hung on the walls. This is the perfect solution for a teenager's room.

Each personality will suit something "different":

• The luxury of the ceremonial halls of the palace baroque or classic styles will suit a respectable family.
• An elderly lady will look decent in an English interior.
• The girl will look cute and modern in a modern setting.
• An energetic hi-tech or loft is indispensable for a young man.
• An apartment in Provence or Mediterranean style will be the best choice for a young family with children.
• A Scandinavian-style office allows you to focus on your work in a relaxed environment.

The interior always looks stylish in black and white, regardless of the architectural style.

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