Grunge style in the interior

In recent years, many have been decorating the interiors of country apartments and city apartments in the grunge style. This is one of the most popular design trends. It combines things that seem incongruous, attracts with its originality and at the same time accessibility. Antiques here side by side with modern elements, effectively standing out against the background of ostentatious negligence.

The French provinces are the birthplace of the grunge style. It developed in the 19th century, when aristocrats, tired of life in noisy crowded cities, began to leave for provincial towns. In the countryside, they set up family estates, enjoying the village life in a calm atmosphere.

In the 80s of the XX century, after a temporary decline in interest, this trend again came into fashion, somewhat modified at the same time. For example, bare walls in rooms began to be replaced by untreated brickwork, and massive furnishings were replaced by lightweight and extendable furniture.

Modern grunge is a representative of several subcultures. Such a design for their homes is often chosen by supporters of non-trivial solutions.

Grunge design is practical, it does not depend on the views of others. Simplicity comes to the fore, leaving no room for pretentiousness and fancy decoration.

Knowing the features of the grunge style, you can recreate it as fully as possible. To do this, you need to follow two key rules:

• the room should be spacious and well lit;
• you should abandon the excesses and intricate decor elements.

The characteristic features of this style direction include:

• ceiling decorated with beams;
• brick-lined walls;
• large window openings;
• the predominance of materials of natural origin in cladding and textiles;
• warm lighting that does not irritate eyesight;
• muted colors.

Particular attention is paid to the decoration during its reconstruction. It should be uncomplicated, bordering on slight negligence.

On the ceilings, attention is drawn to massive beams treated with compounds that perform an exclusively protective function that do not change the natural shade and texture. With such a ceiling surface, plastered or painted walls, as well as decorative brickwork, look good. The ceiling can be whitewashed, and the lime “flows down” picturesquely onto the walls of stone, brick or concrete.

For the decoration of individual parts of the wall, arches made of wood or rough boards can be used. In some cases, finishing with fabric wallpaper with an unusual texture is allowed.

The floors can be self-leveling, other options are also possible: in the form of an aged parquet board, stone imitation or discreet tiles.

Smooth classic shapes are preferred. Abundant decor must be discarded. In most cases, light-colored furniture is used.

The most popular fabric material is teak. All furnishings must meet the requirements of convenience and practicality, be of high quality.Furniture in the grunge style is distinguished by the thoughtfulness of every detail.

There is no point in cluttering rooms with bulky wardrobes. They need to be replaced with lightweight models, for example, furniture with louvered doors. Chairs should be light, tables with bedside tables should be mobile. When choosing upholstered furniture, you should focus on convenience. Better to buy a corner sofa and complement it with folding chairs.

Artificial lighting performs a special function in the interiors of the grunge style. Make sure that there is enough light, but at the same time it does not irritate the eyes, avoid excessive brightness.

Replace them with compact ceiling chandeliers adorned with wrought iron elements on chains hanging from the top. A variety of floor lamps successfully fit into this style. Lighting fixtures from this series will make the atmosphere warm and cozy.

Choose natural textiles for the interior in the spirit of grunge: linen, cotton, satin, woolen. Curtains, furniture upholstery, lamp shades should be simple and monochrome. Cover the bed in the bedroom with a plain blanket. An obligatory component of a grunge interior is a fluffy carpet.

As for the color palette, it is muted. Pastel, red-brown and gray shades are used as dominant ones. The use of brighter tones is also allowed, but always with a touch of "dust", personifying the influence of time.

The decor is antique forged elements, paintings on the walls and indoor flowers that enliven the atmosphere.

Interior design in this direction is beautiful in itself, so you shouldn't fill the room with numerous accessories.

Having decided to make repairs in a house or apartment and decorate an apartment in grunge style, you need to know how to do it correctly. The rules for decorating the living room, kitchen, bedroom in this direction are general, but there are some differences.

The living room design should look pretty laconic. The main area of ​​the room is occupied by the necessary furniture.

Several materials are suitable for wall decoration:

• wallpaper;
• bamboo or wood panels;
• textile;
• dye.

In large rooms, a combination of several types of wall cladding, for example, brickwork and natural stone, is permissible.

Wood planks or parquet can be used as flooring. Another good option is laminate flooring. Floor coverings of this type will help to make the interior cozy and homely.

The direction of grunge does not accept excesses in the form of stucco moldings, pretentious decorative elements - there is no place for all this in such interiors.

Especially responsibly you need to approach the choice of furniture. It is worth buying a comfortable soft sofa in the living room, complementing it with armchairs, ottomans and a table for magazines.

When decorating a kitchen space in this style, adhere to the key design principles, take into account its characteristic features.

• Try not to use luxurious elements, give up ostentatious chic and pathos.
• Create high-quality finishes based on natural materials (it is permissible to use their reliable imitation).
• Avoid fancy decor. Use a color palette specific to this style, both in surface finishes and in accessories.
• Provide good lighting in the rooms.
• Avoid sloppiness in design - all details should be clear and lines should be smooth.

Hosts should be surrounded by quality materials, presentable and functional furnishings. Jewelry should be chosen with a touch of antiquity.

Decorating your bedroom in the grunge style, make the interior even more expressive by combining different textures.

This can be achieved through the use of painted brickwork in wall cladding, textile wallpaper and wood panels.

Furniture should be selected as practical, as easy to use as possible, preferably made of natural wood. In the bedroom, you can create a small social area or work space.

To make the atmosphere really cozy and calm, complement the interior with elegant accessories., for example, lamps decorated with wrought iron or fabric lampshades. Lay a fluffy plain blanket without a pattern on the bed.

Grunge is usually chosen for the design of living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms, but you can recreate it in the hallway.

If the corridor is large, feel free to start implementing your idea.

The white hallway looks very impressive in this style. With this design, the room seems more spacious. Usually this direction is chosen by vintage lovers and creative individuals, but this does not mean that practical people will not like grunge.

The bathroom interior in grunge style is atmospheric.

In doing so, you should avoid filling the space with numerous accessories.

Choose the right interior components. Bathroom furniture with this design should be simple and comfortable. Finish the walls with natural materials.

The cladding of surfaces with natural materials and the absence of numerous decorative elements give out the grunge style in the interior of the dining room.

A metal ceiling chandelier hanging from chains is one of the hallmarks of the grunge trend. This interior element performs a decorative function, contributes to the creation of comfortable lighting in the living room.

Natural textiles without frills and ruffles create an intimate atmosphere in the bedroom, conducive to relaxation.

Forged items with traces of antiquity make grunge interiors especially attractive.

Rooms decorated in grunge style look respectable and at the same time unassuming. This design is now fashionable. It is used to decorate various rooms in country houses, however, it is quite possible to implement it in an apartment.

Examples of interiors decorated in grunge style in the video below.