Properly organized living space, conveniently located furniture, selected or self-made accessories will make any home cozy. The interior of the house or other living space must meet the tastes of all residents. The colors of the walls and the selected lighting should not irritate, because the house is a place where a person rests and prepares for a new day. Creating the interior of houses is a great opportunity to experiment, to show imagination.
What do you need to make your home beautiful and cozy?
To create a beautiful home interior, it is not necessary to be a designer. The main thing to remember is that the atmosphere in the house or apartment should be comfortable, the chosen colors should not irritate, the furniture should not interfere with comfortable movement. Therefore, when thinking about decorating a room, you don’t need to follow the examples from the covers of fashion magazines at all. It is necessary that all interior elements in the house evoke only positive emotions in residents.
Important! If you choose light shades for decorating the room, then the space visually increases.
The first thing to start with is to determine the right combination of colors. This applies to wallpaper, furniture and even bedding, each detail should be a continuation of another element. It is better when shades of neutral tones or white are used in the design. A few bright accents will make the interior interesting, but they should not be abused: one or two bright elements will be enough.
If you have skills in Photoshop or other graphic programs, it is recommended to first draw a conceived project and select the desired colors. You can view various photos of the interiors of houses to choose the most suitable design options or borrow some idea. If it is difficult to think through all the details on your own, then you can seek help from interior designers who visualize ideas and help with design. Thanks to graphic visualization, you can see how certain combinations of colors will harmonize. It will become clear how the furniture will look and how much free space will remain.
Before you start thinking through the interior of the house, you need to find out the parameters of the rooms, including the length of the walls, floor and ceiling area. This will help calculate how much wallpaper, flooring will be needed, and also save you from unnecessary expenses. It is best to draw a diagram of rooms manually or with the help of special programs. You can use interior design programs that independently calculate the area.
Important points when decorating the interior of a country house or apartment
When creating a cozy home interior, you need to adhere to a single concept. It is important that the interior arrangement of the interior of a private house matches the appearance of the facade. For example, it would be completely inappropriate to decorate the interior in high-tech style or in the oriental genre in a house that is built of timber. Internal and external design must be combined. It is also necessary that the design of the rooms in the house be combined. This does not mean at all that all rooms should be made in the same color scheme and have the same accessories.
Designers note that different directions can be combined, but not all. For example, high-tech and modern styles, as well as Scandinavian and Provence, are in harmony with each other. However, it is strongly not recommended to decorate rooms in the same house at the same time in the styles of a chalet, loft or minimalism.
If it was decided to equip the house in a single direction, then you need to determine which style is appropriate and will appeal to all residents. You should not be influenced by modern trends and decorate the interior in accordance with modern fashion, because trends are constantly changing and fashion styles replace each other almost every year.
Important! The main thing in interior design for a home is comfort, not following fashion. Not always what looks beautiful in a glossy picture will be convenient in life.
It is recommended that all its inhabitants participate in the development of the interior of the house and cottage, so that everyone would then be comfortable in the room. If each tenant offers his own option, then it is preferable to design a neutral design. In order to maintain harmony at the same time, it is necessary to leave in each room some detail that unites all the premises. For example, a living room, a veranda or a corridor can be made in the Scandinavian direction, a teenager’s room – in the loft style, a bedroom – in the Provence genre, and a study – in the hi-tech style. But in every room there should be at least one connecting element, for example, the color scheme or the shape of the furniture. In general, such popular cottage interior designs stand out:
- loft;
- chalet;
- Scandinavian;
- fachwerk;
- country;
- modern (or contemporary);
- classic (or retro);
- ethnic with Chinese, Indian, African, Mediterranean or other motifs.
What to consider when designing the interior design of a small house or apartment
Even in a limited space, you can create a comfortable and beautiful interior – you just need to show your imagination or use the ideas of interior design professionals. Designers argue that when decorating a room, it is necessary first of all to pay attention to the height of the ceilings and not to make kitchen-studios in rooms with low ceilings, because visually this will make the space even less voluminous. If the room is irregular in shape, you need to try using partitions to level the space. If the room is small, you should place a large object in a conspicuous place that will attract the eye and divert attention from the size of the room.
Tips for decorating the interior of a small house or apartment:
- The ceiling and floor should be done in similar shades, this combination visually expands the space.
- In closely spaced rooms, it is recommended to paint the walls in one color: this technique unites the rooms – and the house will visually appear larger. The same effect can be achieved if you think over the design of a small house in such a way that the floors are the same everywhere.
- You can draw a border on the ceiling that draws attention to itself. This will visually make the ceiling taller and expand its plane.
- It is necessary to use large mirrors or make mirror surfaces. If the mirror is next to a door or window, the room will appear larger than it really is.
- It is recommended to build cabinets in special niches. If this is not possible, you need to make a closet in the same tone as the walls so that it becomes less noticeable (the ideal option is when guests do not see where the shelves for storing clothes are located).
- It is required to take into account the amount of furniture and its dimensions: when decorating the interior of small rooms, only the necessary furniture should be left. It is better that in a small house there are no interior items with sharp corners that can be injured – preference is given to round shapes and furniture with combined functions.
- You can combine different textures. A small number of objects in the room must be played up by using surfaces of different textures that will make the space more attractive.
In addition, unnecessary doors should be abandoned. If there is no urgent need for this design and its absence will not affect the comfort of the residents in any way, then it is better not to install it. If you cannot do without a door, it is recommended to give preference to smoked glass canvases, which reflect light and add volume.
This is interesting! The use of transparent and glossy surfaces does not burden the interior in the room. Such objects reflect light and give space volume.
Features of the interior design of the space: the interior of the rooms in a rustic style
Rustic (or rural) style combines such trends as country and provence, which use traditional elements of rural houses and features of national traditions. When arranging such premises, the use of modern materials, including glass or chrome-plated surfaces, is excluded. Preference is given only to natural and environmentally friendly finishes. More often in this style wooden houses are made of timber.
The beautiful interior of the rooms creates a finish that is combined with wooden floors and walls. If plaster was used to decorate the wall, then it is necessary to use wood-like wallpaper or other natural materials during repairs. In addition, you can process the walls with clapboard, decorative plaster. Cables and other elements are recommended to be hidden under wooden boxes or covered with furniture. The floor should be covered with an ethnic-style carpet, or you can make your own carpet from scraps of old fabric. If the ceiling is wooden or made of beams, then it is better to leave it as it is. The color scheme of the rustic style suggests the following colors:
- White;
- green;
- blue;
- gold and yellow;
- pink;
- Brown.
An important element of the Provence style is considered to be earthenware and ceramic dishes. Suitable pots, figurines, plates and jugs. Also emphasize the features of the style are large chests and rocking chairs, woven from rattan. Below you can see beautiful photos of the interiors of rooms in a rustic style.
Features of the design of the room in the style of alpine houses
The chalet style originated in the highlands in the south of France in the 16th century. Ideas for the interior of houses decorated in this direction were borrowed from shepherds. This style necessarily provides a combination of wood and natural stone. In the photo of beautiful interiors of houses in the chalet genre, you can see massive ceiling beams and pilasters. The walls are often made of unpainted wood. In such a room there is always a basement and a wall trimmed with stone. The walls in the rooms are not plastered and rarely covered with wallpaper. Only wooden furniture is used: massive wardrobes, beds, tables and chairs are appropriate here. With the help of large panoramic windows, the room is saturated with natural light.
Animal skins, forged items such as stairs, candlesticks and chandeliers are welcome as accessories. Rooms should not have bright colors and shiny surfaces. The main decoration of the interior of the hall in a private house made in this style is a large fireplace, around which the whole family can fit.
It is recommended to complement the bedroom and other rooms with patchwork-style bedspreads, fringed pillows, knitted blankets and beautiful paintings in massive wooden frames with images of beautiful landscapes. You can make some home interior accessories with your own hands, for example, pick up beautiful wild flowers, herbs and dry them, and then collect them into bouquets, compositions and hang them on the walls. Bouquets made from dried flowers are also suitable, which will add brightness to the rooms. Hunting enthusiasts can decorate the walls with antique weapons.
Features of the design of private houses and apartments in eco style
Now more and more people are beginning to think about the importance of protecting nature, the environment and their own health. When decorating rooms, only non-toxic, natural materials that do not cause allergies are used.
This is interesting! Eco style is considered the modern trend of 2018.
The use of natural building materials, such as bamboo, which grows very quickly, is becoming popular. Recycled products are also used, which include a concrete countertop using glass chips. Cork wallpapers and textiles made from natural materials, dyed with water-based paints, are considered appropriate. The design of this style is characterized by the following features:
- use of safe and energy-saving technologies. These include sensor taps that save water, energy-saving lamps that use solar panels;
- buying only urgently needed care items, furniture. Most often, the interiors of houses decorated in this style are minimalist;
- open plan. The combination of different rooms is considered popular, the minimum number of walls and partitions is provided, and the rooms are large;
- the use of natural shades, which include beige and brown, gray and stone color, pastel colors;
- interior decoration with indoor plants, aquariums, decorative stones.
In eco style, natural shades are used, which include beige and brown, gray and stone color, pastel colors.
Modern interior : characteristic features of room design
Modern style, contrary to the name, does not mean at all that you need to follow fashion trends. In fact, the main function of a modern interior is to create a functional and interesting space that is comfortable for living. When decorating rooms, the use of straight lines, regular geometric shapes is welcome, there is no place for a large number of accessories. The rooms are done in a monochromatic range without bright patches. A prerequisite is the maximum amount of free space. Windows are not closed with curtains; laconic roller shutters or blinds are more often used.
If you look at photos of modern interiors, it can be noted that carpets and draperies are not used here, only the most necessary furniture is present. The color scheme is neutral – with the use of glass, lacquered or chrome surfaces. The walls are usually painted in light colors or pasted over with plain wallpaper. A tile is laid on the floor, providing a characteristic sheen that dilutes the interior.
This is interesting! To increase the space of rooms in a modern style, a light suspended or stretch ceiling, as well as their combinations, will help.
Preference is given to functional and practical furniture – these are transforming tables, sliding tabletops and built-in niches. Adequate lighting in the room is provided by one large chandelier, made in a modern style, which is placed in the center. If you want to divide the space, then instead of partitions, designers recommend using pendant lights.
The interior of houses in the styles of minimalism, hi-tech and loft: features and main elements
Simplicity and spaciousness are considered features of the minimalist style. The main thing is that the room is bright and light. For this, windows are decorated with small transparent curtains or fabric blinds. Preference is given to light pastel shades, including white, milky and light gray. You can revive the interior of the room with a bright pillow or a picture. It is recommended to get rid of bulky cabinets with the help of built-in furniture. You can use a sofa bed with roomy armrests, where it will be easy to hide small things and books.
Hi-tech is a combination of high technology and discreet decor. When designing, only cutting-edge materials are used. The furniture has an unusual design and irregular shapes. The main feature of the style is a lot of metal and glass objects. These are chrome-plated pipes, movable partitions. Various lighting options should fill the rooms with bright light. Silver is predominantly used.
It is better to paint the walls of high-tech rooms than to use wallpaper. Hanging accessories on the walls is not recommended. Solid color with fabric upholstery is considered ideal furniture. The interior should not have more than one bright element.
The main concept of the loft style is the layout of different architectural solutions. Here you can see the combination of a brick wall and a glass surface in one room. The furniture is as simple and practical as possible, preference is given to cold shades. Houses in this style are characterized by an open layout, characterized by a minimum number of partitions. Zoning is performed by using different colors of the floor and walls. Loft-style interiors are more suitable for rooms with high ceilings. Decorate the space with graffiti, unusual paintings, posters and even road signs.
It is easy to complement the loft style in the interior of the house with your own hands. To do this, you can build a table, sofa or bed from wooden pallets (pallets). To make a table, it is enough to firmly connect two pallets together, and fix 4 wheels at the bottom. If desired, you can repaint the table in the desired color, and decorate the surface with a glass top. Similarly, you can make platform under the mattress , which will serve as a bed.
Whatever the interior of the house, the main thing is that it should be comfortable and convenient for all residents. It is better to think over the elements of furniture and accessories in advance so that they fit harmoniously in the space of the rooms and do not take up too much space. If there are difficulties in expressing your own ideas, it is recommended to contact an experienced designer who will help you create the perfect interior.
