Urban style in interior design

Urban style is preferred by dynamic people. It reflects the spirit of big cities with their fast paced life. Urban style is presented in a harmonious combination of necessary furniture with multifunctional accessories. The design is particularly aesthetically pleasing. Practicality and functionality are combined here.

The concept of urbanism comes from the Latin word urbanus, which means "urban". A similar trend emerged at the beginning of the 20th century. Representatives of this style supported the idea of ​​the huge role of megacities, designed for a significant part of the population. Urbanism began to develop rapidly in the 50s of the last century. Now this style is actively used by modern designers. In many European countries, it is considered very popular. The urban style is successfully used in the design of living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms.

When decorating an interior in a similar style, you should find out its features.

• An important nuance in the design is functionality. There are no additional accessories in the form of rugs, curtains inherent in other styles. Urban style is the opposite of rustic styles like country or Provence, which have a lot of cute things.

• Glass is a necessary material that can emphasize style. And also wood, metal, plastic, leather are used in the design.

• As for the walls, it is better to leave them intact. Brick or concrete walls, as well as their imitation, will only emphasize the atmosphere of the metropolis.

• It is worth considering that a calm color scheme is suitable for this style, while the choice of colors here is quite narrow. The interior uses only the basic colors in the form of white, black, gray and beige. Multi-colored surfaces are not welcome here, they often have one tone.

• Clarity of lines should be present in everything that concerns urban design. Ornate and flowing lines will stick out of the concept.

The main accessory used to decorate such an interior is a large poster. The best option would be to post a poster with views of city streets, high-rise buildings, bridges or beautiful landscapes.

The peculiarity of this design direction is in compliance with the general principles of urbanism. This applies to the choice of furniture and accessories. Even one extra accessory or piece of furniture can completely ruin the overall impression of an urban-style room.

When decorating walls and other surfaces in an urban style, monochromatic shades are often used. For floors, laminate, parquet, ceramic tiles will be appropriate. There is no place for luxurious carpets or rustic handmade rugs in rooms that support this style. Vintage accessories and specially "aged" furniture, as well as colorful textiles will look out of place here.

The main materials for rooms made in this style are glass with aluminum. The main color in this case is black. Additional tones that will emphasize individuality include shades of purple, green, orange and brown. It is important that all colors are in harmony with each other. It is not recommended to choose contrasting shades, in this case it is better to use adjacent colors. For example, you can choose one such shade for walls or for flooring. The second color will become the main color for the furniture.

When choosing furniture in the urban style for a modern apartment, you need to take into account that it should be comfortable, functional, have a simple and laconic form.

Each zone in the apartment has its own characteristics that require an individual approach.

• For kitchen brick or brick-imitating walls or painted surfaces without leveling are more suitable. The ceiling color can be white, beige or blue. There should not be a lot of furniture in the kitchen; models in the style of minimalism or high-tech are appropriate here.

• Usually, urban-style rooms are inherent brick or concrete walls... In the bedroom, an exception should be made - sticking plain wallpaper or plastering the surface. Furniture made from natural materials is appropriate in the bedroom. The color of the products should not be too bright; restrained calm tones should be present. To save space in small rooms, it is advisable to use built-in structures. When choosing a soft set for a bedroom, it is preferable to focus on models in black and white. At the same time, it is not recommended to use only black color, otherwise the room will touch gloomy. To visually enlarge the room, only models with a clear design are used. Better to choose small furniture. A shapeless armchair will organically look in the teenager's room.

• For the living room you should choose functional and comfortable furniture. In a small living room, it is appropriate to put an L-shaped sofa with a coffee table. The spacious room will provide ample space for a small library and a few comfortable armchairs. It is more appropriate to place armchairs or a sofa around a coffee table. Make the most of glass, for example, for the frosted glass surface of a coffee table or door. In this case, a model with a glass top mounted on aluminum legs will look very impressive. Aluminum fittings will become a necessary addition to the products.

The presence of large windows decorated with curtains or blinds, glass partitions, built-in ceiling or wall lights allows you to create a feeling of weightlessness and cleanliness.

For the urban style, the most suitable option is hidden lighting or lighting that simulates industrial light... In such rooms, a massive and chic crystal chandelier will be very inappropriate, while lamps in a minimalist style can laconically complement the room. For this style, you can use a chandelier only if it has a strict geometric shape. In such a room, lamps that imitate city lights will be appropriate.

Urban style can be a great option for those who prefer the city crowd of bustling streets to quiet village streets. This is the choice of active and courageous people with ambitions. You don't have to travel to New York or Hong Kong to experience the spirit of a big city. You can also do this in your apartment, decorating it in an urban style. Rooms in a similar stylistic direction are minimalistic. Comfort and peace reign in them. The main thing is that the furniture is of high quality, and the design is laconic.

When decorating the floors in the living room or bedroom, they often use parquet or laminate. Large ceramic tiles are more suitable for the bathroom. Tiles for concrete or metal, combined with wooden facades, will look spectacular. White plumbing will blend perfectly with a gray or black background.

Urbanism-style is, first of all, functionality and laconicism. Built-in furniture is an integral part of it.

The presence of hidden lighting and massive lanterns gives the room a special atmosphere.

There should not be a lot of textiles in the interior. It is enough to take a couple of decorative pillows, lay a small rug, or choose a blanket for a sleeping place. Monochromatic products of muted shades remain the priority.