After reading the article, you will know how to choose the right stylish items for your home interior and at the same time protect yourself from making the most common mistakes. Useful recommendations are listed, fashion trends are described, photos and videos are given, by studying which you can easily navigate the existing assortment.
Successful color combination Source m.yukle.mobi
Recommendations that, if followed, will help you avoid common mistakes
Even the most thoughtful and verified design project, implemented in practice, needs finishing work, which is carried out on site. Stylish, unusual home furnishings, which you can buy in specialized stores, at flea markets, or at sales on the Internet, will help you complete the design and put the finishing touches on it. Something dear to the heart is always at hand in the apartment. If desired, it is not difficult to give many old things a second life by slightly processing them. The main thing here is not to overdo it.
There are several unwritten rules that experienced designers willingly use in their work. They decided to share their knowledge and talk about how to avoid common mistakes and make your home, your apartment an interesting object from a design point of view.
Themed home decor Source doverie-omsk.ru
Tip #1 - study the local market
Every country has its own decorative arts and crafts. In Vietnam, for example, there are many beautiful lacquer boxes, in Bali - small wooden sculptures, in India - Kashmiri carpets. Murano glass, carnival masks from Venice, ceramics from Lisbon, Russian “Gzhel”, Zhostovo trays, Khokhloma toy - sometimes one such bright souvenir can become a thematic decoration of a room.
"Gzhel" motifs in the interior of the house Source www.pinterest.ru
If the interior is a blank sheet of paper, with a ready-made stylistic concept, you can use souvenirs from different countries, the main thing is that they are made in the same color scheme. At least one shade will have something in common with what is present in the color palette of the interior design. The technique works well when the main focus is on the texture: carvings that cast a shadow, rustic surfaces, forging.
Tip #2 – Be guided by the benefit
When studying the range of specialized retail outlets, you need to keep in mind the functional purpose of the room. It is inappropriate to hang plates in the bedroom and carpet tapestries in the kitchen. It helps to make a list of what you need before you buy decor. It’s easier to “place” candlesticks, figurines, vases, and beautiful textiles in any interior. The main thing is to buy things that can be used in everyday life (pillowcases, tablecloths, small boxes).
Collection of pillows for the bedroom Source tfmarket.ru
Tip #3 – Exercise Moderation
Tip #3 – Exercise Moderation
This is the gold standard for those obsessed with shopping. You need to forget about buying small things. As a rule, when you come home with a whole bag of trinkets, their charm quickly fades when similar items end up on shelves and chests of drawers. In such a situation, many miss the mark in size. A lot of money is spent, but purchases still turn out to be useless.
It’s good, if you succeed, then give it all away. And if not, a large number of items will accumulate in the house, which will quickly clutter the rooms. It’s better to buy one expensive, but worthwhile thing that just begs to be placed on a specific shelf or on a free wall. Sometimes, an unusual lamp hung in a room can become its only decoration - self-sufficient and completely decorative.
Lamp as a room decoration Source remontcap.ru
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in interior redevelopment.
Tip #4 – Trust yourself
Many people try to look for design tips on forums and ask friends for their opinions. There are times when a purchase is made of a specific item seen in the house of loved ones. They make it look very impressive, but it is not a fact that you will be able to find the same use for it. Each interior has its own uniqueness, the life of its owners is a defining link that must be taken into account.
Sometimes you need to display ordinary simple things, but frame them in an appropriate frame. They will look completely different. Try it, take a glass vessel and fill it with shells brought from the sea. And you will get luxurious decor. A white orchid will look more advantageous next to them.
Seashells in a glass vessel Source pinterest.at
Affinity Disappearing Chair
Affinity is a chair that blends into its surroundings. Most of the time, its edges reflect the interior, and when the user is very close or sits on it, it begins to glow from the inside.
The effect is achieved through the use of acrylic plastic with a one-sided reflective film and an ultrasonic sensor that includes soft pulsating light.
Decor that can become a bright accent
What specific products for home interiors are best to purchase largely depends on the size of the rooms and the selected color scheme of the finish. Experts advise carefully reading the compiled list and dividing the entire decor into two large groups: stationary (the one that will be used to decorate walls, shelves, consoles, chests of drawers) and thematic. The last group includes accessories that will have to be used temporarily to create a certain atmosphere (New Year's Eve, romantic evening, dinner party, meeting with a business partner). It will be easier.
The process of filling space can be compared to painting an artistic painting. You need to start creating it by marking the canvas and designating key elements. The accessories used must be proportionate to the size of the room: large items cannot be used in a small room.
Accessories for a romantic evening complement the bedroom interior Source pinterest.com
If you want to visually increase the area of the room, the number of small parts should be reduced to a minimum. In such a situation, you need to decorate the house with modest decor (only two or three items), but it must have an unusual shape or texture. Experts recommend placing the elements used at a considerable distance from each other. You can pick up pillows for the sofa, one unusually shaped vase, put a lamp on the coffee table - this will be quite enough.
A set of accessories for a small living room Source hi.decorexpro.com
Classification of interiors
Interiors can be divided according to design styles into three large groups:
- Classical (antique, gothic, renaissance, classicism, baroque, rococo, Biedermeier, empire, art deco, modern)
- Ethnic (African, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Russian, Scandinavian, French, English, American)
- Modern (high-tech, fusion, country, grunge, minimalism, eclecticism, functionalism, pop art, loft, techno, shabby chic, kitsch, boho).
Classic types of interiors have gradually evolved throughout the existence of human civilization. Many of them have names consonant with the styles of painting, sculpture and architecture.
Ethnic styles clearly reflect the cultural traditions of a particular nation. Characteristic folk motifs are used in the decoration of the premises.
The number of modern interior styles is growing steadily every year. Designers constantly offer people innovative solutions for arranging the interior space of premises. The most successful options quickly gain popularity, and after some time become new full-fledged design styles.
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In the video, the designer reveals where you can purchase decorative items:
And one more important circumstance. Each house is a personal project. It should reflect the status of the owner and emphasize his individuality. Things selected taking into account the character and habits of its inhabitants are the highest aerobatics in the art of design. If the family likes to gather around the TV in the evening, there should be a large number of pillows. If household members are passionate about reading printed books, the house should have interesting shelves and unusual book holders. When a housewife is proud of fresh flowers grown with her own hands, she should have a single set of vases and stands. The collector must have an exhibition space. There is no need to save on the design of such trifles.
Unusual limiter for books Source claroshop.com
Comfort transformations
This furniture object can be used in several configurations to maximize comfort. This is how it was created by Montreal designer Stéphane Leathead, giving the concept the ability to unfold and turn over depending on the situation.
Called Exocet, the development consists of a metal cylinder base on which freely rotating wooden ribs are strung.
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In the video, the specialist provides an overview of the trends that will be popular in 2019:
Stone and marble
Everything that is made from this natural material or is a skillful imitation of it is in fashion. Each of us is accustomed to seeing marble countertops in the kitchen and wall decoration in the bathroom. Today, designers have taken the design of the stone as a basis and began to use it in the manufacture of decorative items. This is how marble plates, boxes, and table lamps were born. They look very impressive. Decorative elements made from the stones themselves give the home a special atmosphere.
Natural stone accessories Source www.fliesenonkel.de
Wave motifs
The movement of the sea wave is a fascinating phenomenon. It invariably attracts and causes a slight thrill. Many designers, considering how much people yearn for summer holidays, have developed and offered a unique collection of home decor inspired by the waves. They bring special dynamics to the interior and give a feeling of complete peace. Similar themes are used today for the manufacture of carpets, paintings, vases, and any other large and small accessories. Everyone will be able to choose something unusual and suitable for themselves.
An unusual accessory in the form of a foamy sea wave Source archidea.com.ua
Individuality of space
There is no need to make an exact copy of a picture that you saw somewhere in your home. This design option can certainly be quite stylish. However, it will look incredibly like a hotel room. In addition, it will be difficult to maintain order in a room where there are not only your items.
As already mentioned, if you have imagination, you can decorate the interior in a variety of ways. That is why you can safely display your favorite collections by choosing a beautiful frame and hanging family photos on the walls, and your home library can become the center of your interior.
At the same time, the most important thing is to do everything carefully, in accordance with the style and color design. It is also important to adhere to measures.
And remember, home decor accessories don't have to be incredibly expensive to sit around collecting dust. Many options for items can be used in accordance with their intended purpose. For example, this applies to dishes, decorative candles, vases, sofa cushions, writing boards and more.
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The video shows several options for decorating living rooms, where vases play the leading role:
Interior items in the form of animals
No one can resist them. Properly placed, they instantly bring fun and mischief into the house and enrich the interior spiritually. Today you can find such decor on sale, made of metal, wood, glass, and ceramics. Everyone can easily find something to suit their taste and show off to everyone that they follow the latest trends.
Convenient shelf of unusual shape Source mylove.ru
Chair FirstCall
Dutch designer Ruud Van de Wier developed the FirstCall chair for telephone conversations in the office or public places.
The structure, upholstered in bright textiles, is shaped like the handset of a classic corded telephone, which has almost replaced the mobile phone from our lives.
In noisy environments, the canopy and side walls of the booth seat isolate the occupant and muffle sounds.
The FirstCall model is offered by the developer in 32 color options.
