60s style in the interior
Owners of country houses and apartments, when decorating their apartments, increasingly prefer the style of the 60s. The interiors, sustained in this direction, are imbued with the spirit of freedom and a kind of rebellion. They attract attention with variegated colors and unusual color combinations. The style of these years reflects the desire for a bright future; it is usually chosen by energetic natures with positive thinking.
Distinctive features
The style of the 60s of the twentieth century in the interior is notable for the fact that when implementing it, you do not need to adhere to clear rules. Modern property owners have the opportunity to show their imagination to the maximum and create decor based on individual preferences.
the main objective is to create an environment conducive to relaxation and comfortable living. Separate zones in interiors designed in the style of the USSR are distinguished with the help of bright furniture, textiles, art canvases and installations.
Decor elements, along with furnishings, can have various colors and configurations.
It is necessary to avoid the piling up of things in the premises, to create conditions for free and comfortable movement around the house.
Residential interiors become a reflection of individuality, affect the emotional component, and become a place for the implementation of unusual ideas. Design becomes a driving force and affects all sectors of society.
The key features of interiors decorated in the spirit of the 60s are:
- graceful lines, ergonomic forms of furniture;
- a rich palette of shades, a combination of variegated and muted tones in one composition;
- combinations of dissimilar elements, for example, chairs of different shapes and colors are used in the dining area;
- the use of geometric prints in furniture, wall surfaces and textiles;
- combination of stationary items with mobile ones.
The design contains and ethnic motives, accessories, they appeared thanks to travels to the East. In the interiors of that period, one could often find Moroccan carpets, curtains, tapestries.
The premises were often furnished folding furniture, used elements characteristic of the pop art style that appeared in the 60s of the last century.
Was considered fashionable and futuristic design with teardrop-shaped tables, chrome and glossy surfaces.
New furnishings were combined with old ones, bright shades with calm ones, and straight shapes with smooth ones. All this gave the interiors an eclectic look.
Finishes and colors
The following shades are used as dominant in this direction:
- yellow;
- terracotta;
- golden;
- chocolate;
- emerald.
Fuchsia, red and deep blue are used to place accents.
Often used color spot technique - highlighting one dominant color and complementing it with contrasting shades.
To choose the right color scheme, the apartment owners must decide on the direction, each country had its own characteristics. German interiors of that period, for example, were distinguished by restraint. The dominant colors were beige and muted gray.
In the USSR, preference was given to cream and sand. Americans created decoration based on light yellow and pale orange.
Yellow shades go well with red, blue and turquoise. A good partner for beige can be yellow, emerald or orange. Red can be combined with eggplant. Other combinations include gray with yellow or purple.
It is desirable to decorate wall surfaces monochrome wallpaper with various patterns... The exceptions are options with floral and leafy patterns.
Wallpaper is considered the most successful. with a pattern in an abstract theme, with geometric shapes... Wallpaper with a pattern should not be embossed, you need to choose smooth materials with a matte surface.
It is best to lay on the floor linoleum... In the bedroom and nursery, they use instead marmoleum... This material has a foam structure and provides a comfortable movement. In the kitchen and bathroom, the floor is lined tiles... In spacious living rooms you can put laminate light brown.
Furniture
The main feature of the furniture used in this direction is brevity... You need to give up oversized headsets. Choose furniture, be it a sofa or a chest of drawers, you need a compact size with high legs. It is easier to clean under such structures, they do not cover the floor. The tall furniture makes the rooms appear visually more spacious.
Furniture for the kitchen, living room and other premises in the style of the 60s should be made of wood... Try to choose headsets with lacquered facades.
For cabinet worth buying a red armchair and a comfy desk. In the bedroom as an addition to the wardrobe or as an alternative, you can use a chest of drawers.
A yellow sofa with pillows will fit into the interior of the living room.
Sofas, armchairs and beds should have rounded corners.
The creation of a comfortable environment will be facilitated slightly rounded backs and thin wooden armrests... It is not necessary to install furniture sets in the same room. The sofa and armchairs can be made in different colors and shapes.
When decorating a toilet in the spirit of the 60s, it can be difficult to find the right plumbing equipment. If possible, buy a legged bathroom complete with a bronze faucet, install it under the wall or in the middle of the room.
Decor and accessories
To decorate rooms in the style of the 60s, you need to use colorful textiles. These can be long curtains with a pattern similar to the decoration of wall surfaces, or bright pillows on the sofa, small rugs on the floor.
Fits into such interiors and thread curtains, they are used instead of standard interior doors. Walls can be decorated old "burnt out" paintings... We recommend hanging unusual ones in the rooms. posters or newspaper clippings, posters, having a motivating effect.
Can serve as a decor and antique bronze figurines, arrange them on shelves and coffee tables. You can also transform rooms with potted plants.
Lighting
In this direction, lighting devices play one of the key roles. They serve a practical and decorative purpose. In large rooms, to create the right lighting, you need to use ceiling luminaire models in combination with floor and table.
It is necessary to refuse from sconces and spots on the walls. The main light source should be a chandelier with shades having a geometric configuration. (neutral and monochrome colors).
But at table lamps the base should be bright. We recommend buying lamps that are glass or plastic bulbs. Floor lamps choose large and medium sizes with high, adjustable feet.
Any room in the house can be decorated in the old style. By choosing the right decoration, furniture and accessories, it is easy to create a design that will remind you of the 60s of the last century every day.
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