We create a design project for an apartment with our own hands

You have moved into your new apartment or decided to renovate your old interior. If you don't know where to start, start by developing a design project. Yes, of course, you can hire a specialist for this, who will gladly help you create a cozy nest. However, if you feel you can and want to do it yourself - go for it!

The peculiarity of self-development of a design project is that you can do everything the way you want it. Before you start developing, you need to find inspiration, read the relevant literature and take advantage of expert advice.

If you do not know how you would like to decorate your interior, what style to choose, what colors to use, start your journey by looking at the already created interiors. You can find inspiration anywhere: in a cafe or with friends, in a book or magazine about design, perhaps this article will help.

It is generally accepted that people, when designing their home, are primarily guided by their tastes and capabilities. Over the years of existence of such a concept as interior design, various styles have also formed. Each of them has its own characteristics and distinctive features. Let's talk about those of them that are most relevant in our modern reality.

This style is one of the most popular today. It can be characterized simply - rustic. It combines simplicity, comfort, an atmosphere of warmth and coziness. Nowadays, when people spend most of their lives in the city, they, more than ever, want to be outside of it.

It's amazing how an apartment made in this style is transformed. It seems as if this is not an apartment at all, but a private house.

The loft style begins its history from the fifties of the XX century. It originated in the United States at a time when the massive closures of factories and production workshops began in the center of large cities. Industrial buildings, or rather parts of them, began to be bought up by representatives of the creative bourgeoisie. Artists and musicians changed the premises to fit their needs, they lived there and at the same time arranged exhibitions and shows in new apartments, and held concerts.

As for the decor, the combination of a brick wall with an open ventilation pipe is the standard design option. Add chrome details, mirrors, unusual open lamps and modern technology to it.

Country style originated in the early 20th century in the United States and later spread to European countries. The main idea of ​​the style is to honor the origins with which people are associated with village life. This style is characterized by simplicity and naturalness.

For textiles, you can choose a fabric with a color in a small flower, this is a feature of this design direction.

Modern design solutions related to wall decoration are very bold and extraordinary. If you are bored with regular wallpaper or monochromatic surfaces, consider the following wall designs.

• Brick wall. The wall, which is lined with tiles imitating brick, is often found in apartments and houses created in the loft style. This slight negligence gives a special atmosphere to the whole room. You can decorate the wall with bricks in whole or in part, which significantly changes the overall appearance.

• Cork walls. Using cork sheets as wall decor is possible in a room with low humidity. Cork is a very whimsical material, but it looks very impressive. If the design of your apartment is close to eco-style, then feel free to use cork panels in the decor.

• The wall is made of stone. Such a surface looks especially interesting when the stones are laid out in a chaotic manner, as if they were simply scattered. Or, on the contrary, create a drawing out of stone.

• Glass walls. Glass panels are used in wall decoration when it is necessary to visually expand the space. A drawing or pattern can be applied to a glass wall, it all depends on your imagination.

• Volumetric panels. Plaster panels with various patterns allow you to quickly add volume to the wall. Such decorative elements can be painted as needed.

• Plasterboard walls. When decorating a drywall wall, decide what effect you want to achieve. Lightweight practical structures can add functionality to the wall.

• Soft wall. A wall made in this way looks luxurious, but in this case it is important to observe the measure. Use simple furniture and decorative elements in an interior with such walls. Ready-made soft eco-leather panels can be bought at the store. Or create them yourself.

• Stretch wall. Such walls are created on the principle of stretch ceilings. It is a special durable material stretched over the frame. On this material you can print the image you need.

When choosing a color palette for an interior, you should focus primarily on your internal preferences, as well as on the size of the room and the amount of incoming sunlight.

If the room is small and dark, then use a light palette. A large and bright space allows you to use almost the entire color gamut, depending on the requirements.

Below are the colors and colors that are relevant today.

• Blue. For several seasons, blue has been used in the design of many interiors. Blue has many shades, the choice of which determines the overall mood in the room.

• Gray. The gray color of the walls and decor elements looks good in combination with white, beige, black colors. Combine them together for bold accents.

• Marsala. The so-called wine shade has held the leading position for several seasons. The interior, decorated with this color, becomes warm and cozy. However, be careful, use this color selectively, combining it with shades of beige, natural wood.

• Natural shades. Naturalness is in fashion this season. Beige, brown and warm shades of green have appeared in many interiors of famous designers.The so-called eco-style interior can be found in apartments, houses and industrial premises.

• Metallic elements. The shine of the metal attracts. Decor elements made of metal look spectacular when combined with the style of the entire room. Today you can even find wallpaper with a metallic sheen effect.

When you start developing a design project for an apartment, try to adhere to a certain sequence of actions.

After that, start developing the sketch, and prepare the drawings. All this will help you decide on the choice of furniture and decorations. Let's talk about each stage separately.

In order to develop a plan for an apartment project, you first need to measure the premises. Take this question seriously, as it will help to avoid inaccuracies. On the plan, mark the height of the ceilings, the width of the walls, the dimensions of the windows and doors. It should also be noted the places where you would like to place sockets, batteries, pipes and other communications.

It will not be difficult to make a plan for an apartment project with your own hands.if you use special computer programs. Having entered the initial data into them, the program will draw an exact plan of your apartment. Mark on it the desired location of the furniture, later you can adjust its position. Save this plan in a format convenient for you, with all the necessary attachments. It will be desirable to print it on paper.

After you have decided in what style you would like to see your apartment, and have drawn up a project plan, start creating a sketch. The sketch can be made on paper or in electronic form. First of all, mark on it the color schemes of your interior. Draw the desired furniture and decor items. With the help of a sketch, you can clearly see what your apartment will be like after renovation.

So, you can come up with your own or choose the existing furniture, wallpaper, flooring.

When the main stages are passed, you can start detailing the interior design. Add decor elements, textiles and other items to it that will create coziness in your apartment.

In case you want to create a simple renovation, minimize the number of decor items and furniture, leaving only the essentials.

When preparing the drawings, use your project plan, which you completed yourself. The drawings will be similar to the plan, however they will be more accurate. They can also be performed in a computer program. The drawings will help you or a group of workers when you are directly involved in the repair.

One of the most interesting aspects of renovation is the choice of furniture. After the measurements have been taken, you already know what size your furniture should be. When buying furniture and other decorative items, stick to one style according to your sketch.

Sometimes there are times when people are inspired by one piece of furniture and build all other solutions around it.

In order to independently develop a design project for your apartment, use the following tips and tricks.

• Start developing a project after you have decided for sure that you can handle this task yourself.
• To make the task easier, use special computer programs that will help you create an accurate plan and drawings for your project.
• Explore specialized literature on interior design, as well as specialized magazines and Internet sites. You can find inspiration and interesting information in them.
• If possible, do not purchase furniture before you have developed a detailed design project. After that, she may not fit into the conditions.
• Consider your needs when creating your interior. First of all, design implies convenience. This means that you should be comfortable in your apartment. Choose the style and colors that make you happy or calm. Furniture should be functional and comfortable.
• When developing a project, calculate your approximate budget that you will be willing to spend on repairs. Simultaneously with the development of the project, look for information on the cost of the necessary materials. Such calculations are called estimates.

There are some very unusual interior design options. Let's take a look at some of them that you could repeat yourself.

Beige tones prevail. The kitchen merges with the living room, creating a single space. An interesting find - the TV is mounted on the wall on a bracket, which allows you to watch it both from the kitchen and from the sofa.

All these are options for budget repairs. They are suitable for a small kopeck piece or for a one-room apartment. A selection of options is made in the same style.

For information on how to independently create a design project for an apartment, see the video below.