Every person strives to make their home more comfortable. If you want to transform the design of your house or apartment into something unique, you can create interior items with your own hands. This will give the room a unique design. Creating decorative elements does not always require any special skills and materials. Sometimes decorations are made simply and from available materials. Next, we will look at the most accessible ways to create designer items.
You can decorate the interior using improvised means
You don't need any skills to create jewelry.
You can create interior decoration items yourself
The importance of decorative items
Once in a sterile hospital room and looking at the walls, ceiling and floor, it immediately becomes clear that it is impossible to live here permanently. An apartment or house in which there is nothing but white walls cannot be cozy.
Even if there is only furniture in the room, it is not a fact that it will be pleasant to be in. Various cute little things can give the room “warmth” and comfort; they do not carry any functional load.
Every designer knows that decor can have both a secondary and a leading role. In the first case, the decor sets off the overall style and is a light addition.
In the second case, objects are combined into a complex composition that looks great against the neutral background of the room decoration. Also, different interior decor styles affect the renovation work that will take place in the room.
Using symmetry and asymmetry
One of the simplest and most common techniques in decorating rooms is symmetry. It is used in arranging furniture and when performing finishing work; it helps eliminate chaos in a room with an abundance of furniture.
Asymmetry is useful when decorating non-standard rooms or when you want to eliminate a touch of formality in the interior, which is quite common in rooms with a classic design.
Using a palette to convey mood
There are no specific shades that relate to actual designs. The owner of the premises has the right to choose colors that are pleasant to him. There is a small rule, which is not to combine colors that are close to each other.
Combinations of certain colors, for example soft blue with pale yellow, can give a room a touch of freshness.
People try to avoid popular colors of the 80s and 90s. People prefer colors that are popular. For example: light beige, white, black, dark colors. Typically, home decor is diluted with light colors. They can be the basis of the interior or be present only in accents, in the form of decoration, paintings and decorative textiles.
Contemporary
All photos of the project Classic contemporary style in bedroom design
Contemporary style does not have a clear definition. This trend of modern style does not have strict requirements for the design of space. The most important thing in contemporary is to follow the principles of comfort, convenience and high functionality.
All photos of the project Photos of the interior of a minimalist kitchen-living room in an apartment in the FiliCheta-2 residential complex
Here are a few simple rules that will help you decorate your interior in a contemporary style:
- clear zoning of functional areas;
- laconic layout;
- strict geometric lines;
- minimum accents;
- Built in furniture.
All photos of the project Interior of a kitchen-living room apartment in contemporary style
Muted colors are used as the color basis for contemporary interiors. The monochrome palette is enlivened with a couple of bright accents.
Texture Relationship
There are different textures: soft, hard, smooth, rough. They have a great influence on the overall atmosphere in the house. Transparent tulle will not allow you to feel the same emotions as a dark burgundy curtain made of thick material.
A wooden rocking chair will look different from an upholstered chair with shiny upholstery. An important stage in design is selecting the right textures, as well as ensuring their combination with each other.
Innovative artists give preference to organic decorative elements in the interior. Decorative elements made of wood or live edges give the room an atmosphere of warmth and coziness. Do not overuse such decorative elements.
Classic style
All photos of the project The idea of decorating a living room in a classic style in a Moscow apartment
Design of a classic living room in the style of Louis XIV
Living room with fireplace after renovation in classic style
The classic style in apartment design has the hypnotic appeal of the royal residences of Europe and Russian royal palaces.
Features of the classics
All photos of the project Design of a classic living room with pilasters in decoration
- Aristocratism.
One look at the interiors, inspired by the state rooms of the Louvre, the drawing rooms of Marie Antoinette, the boudoirs of princesses and the offices of English lords, is enough to feel close to high society. - Pompous luxury.
Stucco molding, moldings, modillions and caissons are actively used in decoration. Columns, frescoes and damask patterns can be used in the decor. - Lush, multi-layered textiles.
Luxurious curtains made of expensive fabric with tassels on the tiebacks envelop you in comfort and demonstrate the fantastic richness of the centuries-old traditions of textile decoration of the houses of the nobility. - Palace chandeliers.
Crystal or forged “boast” of the diamond shine of pendants and the radiance of a thousand candles. - Massive furniture decorated with carvings.
The furniture uses antiques and masterpieces of modern masters. - Expensive parquet and designer panels.
The floor is finished with wooden parquet, porcelain tiles with exquisite panels, and natural stone.
Natural lighting
Today, the most popular is the open space plan. The easiest way to create a feeling of spaciousness is in studio apartments. With an open plan, there is much more light in the apartment; the sun's rays directly enter the apartment and illuminate it with natural light.
Fashion-conscious homeowners prefer window walls and large glass doors.
Original interior ideas
The original interior design, its details, non-standard, sometimes whimsical little things create a unique atmosphere in your home and can tell about the tastes, passions, hobbies of the owners, their achievements, their values.
How can you make your home unique, unique, different from the beautiful, but “surgically clean”, meticulously detailed pictures from fashion catalogs and design magazines?
The answer is simple: the most original interiors are eclectic interiors. Yes, yes, it is roughness, oddities, a combination of different eras, styles, trends within one space that make your home a Home with a capital “H” and fill it with individuality.
Mixing everything with everything - this trend can be seen in all areas of design and stylistics: from the production of furniture and interior items to the fashion industry.
Prints and texture differences
The variety of textures while maintaining a laconic, perhaps even achromatic, color scheme is an excellent field for experimentation:
- mirror and glass surfaces and terry rugs,
- porcelain and animal skins,
- wood and knitted textiles.
The more the objects differ in texture, the more original the interior solutions look!
Color spectrum
Original and unusual interiors are often made in noble shades:
- wine,
- indigo,
- emerald,
- terracotta,
- ecru color,
- golden beige.
Timeless classics are always relevant, do not tire the eye, and are easily combined with each other. In addition, these deep, slightly muted shades look great in any form of execution, be it wall paint and tiles or textile pillows, curtains, blankets.
Non-standard materials
Familiar things in an unusual design can be just the highlight that will make the interior design original. There are many options for implementing bold ideas; they are limited only by your imagination and courage. These could be:
- a transparent glass sink instead of the usual sanitaryware,
- a floor made from tree trunk cuts instead of parquet boards or laminate,
- Roman blinds or lampshades made of parchment or rice paper.
Hand-made
Oddly enough, in our age of commercial abundance, people are increasingly attracted to things made with their own hands or created in small-scale production. Gaining popularity:
- hand painted ceramics,
- patchwork style blankets,
- knitted cushion covers,
- self-decorated frames for photographs, paintings or even mirrors.
You can also bring homemade trinkets from each of your travels, turning them into a collection, or on cozy family evenings, paint chairs and cutting boards with your children.
An original interior decoration will undoubtedly be a hand-assembled stained glass window or a forged fireplace grate created according to your design.
Lighting
Another original design solution in the interior is the so-called designer light. Lighting is given great importance, because with its help you can “stretch out” the most laconic and simple interior. Several point light sources, combined into groups, will allow you to divide the room into several zones or adjust it according to your goals (enlarge, reduce, create a visual corridor).
The light itself can also change: there are a huge number of dimmers and lamps on the market that vary the lighting to different degrees of power and color. Such original lighting in the interior will fit especially well into the space of a bedroom, nursery, or guest room, where a certain intimacy and intimacy are implied.
Flora
Environmental friendliness and ethicality of modern housing is another trend of the last five years. Being away from nature, the city dweller boldly imitates it by filling his home with plants. For example, the most original interiors of European studio apartments are decorated... with an entire wall of living greenery.
Panels of lawn or aromatic herbs, planted in special trays in a special way, of course, require special care, but they look stunning. Truly an urban jungle!
Fauna
For those who are ready to care for pets, massive aquariums or even terrariums are suitable. Original design solutions in the interior imply their use as a shelving unit, dividing the space into zones, or as an interior partition. A huge aquarium from floor to ceiling or a cage with snakes is undoubtedly a choice for the most daring natures.
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The ideas presented above are just a given vector, food for your imagination, which you yourself limit. There are a great many ways to bring them to life.
A sense of proportion and a bit of imagination are the key to harmony. After all, the recipe for the original interior is similar to the recipe for James Bond’s favorite cocktail “Dry martini”: it is prepared according to the “mix, but do not shake” principle.
Window decor
Windows play a huge role in the house; the main light enters the house through them. Window decoration influences the design style in the interior. Homeowners who live further from the city can afford to leave the windows open.
Today there is a huge selection of window decor. You can buy curtains from various materials; you can get by with a light curtain. Blinds can be made of either plastic or textile materials.
Window films or a window with frosted glass will help you remain unseen by your neighbors and feel comfortable. They allow daylight to pass through perfectly. And they also have a huge plus, unlike curtains, a huge amount of dust does not accumulate on them.
Adhesive films can have various designs, they are easily removed, they can be replaced at any time, thereby refreshing the interior.
Houseplants
Buy interior decor without spending a lot of money and refreshing the space, perhaps with the help of plants.
There are indoor plants for every taste and color. Cacti are completely unpretentious to care for, but blend very harmoniously with almost any interior. You can purchase flowering plants, or you can give preference to deciduous species. In addition to beauty, plants will give you a huge bonus in the form of air filtration.
Art objects
The owner of the house can use any piece of art to complement the interior. Art elements can be used anywhere. For example, a drawing on curtains with your favorite painting.
The decor of vases for the interior can also be using various paintings. A modern artist can transfer any painting to a vase or wall. Such art will dilute the color scheme of the room.
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
Interesting decorative elements for a specific room
By viewing various photos of interior decor, you can make a choice in favor of one or another style and decor. By adding a few stylish and original decorative elements, you can achieve a complete design for each room:
Bedroom. Using black color you can achieve a feeling of spaciousness. This color is used in the form of hooks, lamps, vases, books, accessories, etc.
Living room. Wooden elements are perfect for this room. Wood will go well with almost any finish; it is a warm material. Wooden tables, coffee tables, shelves, etc. will make the room much more comfortable.
Bathroom. By focusing on fabric with towels and rugs, you can achieve coziness in the bathroom.
Children's room. Using smooth shapes, you can achieve a feeling of lightness. Round clocks and soft pillows will make the nursery more interesting.
Kitchen. Indoor plants will help refresh this room; they will breathe life and add coziness.
Modern style
All photos of the project Photo of the interior of a 3-room apartment in a modern style
Today, the modern style of apartment interior is the choice of the majority. This is the most popular and universal solution, allowing you to perform both budget and premium repairs.
Modern kitchen-living room with fireplace and dining area
In a modern apartment, everything should be focused on creating a feeling of space and freedom. Therefore, the furniture here, as a rule, is built-in, visually merging with the walls, sofas and beds are squat, ceilings are high and flat, and lamps and curtains are straight, lining up vertically.
All photos of the project Monochrome kitchen in a modern style
Monochrome apartment interior in modern style
Monochrome apartment interior in modern style
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Character traits
- Free spaces
- Minimum furniture and decor
- High functionality and clear zoning
- Well thought out lighting
- Calm noble colors
- Simple geometric lines
Modern finishing
All photos of the project Photo of a modern apartment in the Dubrovskaya Sloboda residential complex
Apartment in the Dubrovskaya Sloboda residential complex after renovation in a modern style
When decorating modern apartments, it is now important to create at least one accent wall. You can highlight it with panels, parquet boards, decorative plaster or wallpaper with an interesting pattern.
DIY decor items
To make interior decor with your own hands, they use the techniques of decoupage, painting, knitting, sewing, scrapbooking, beading, bead embroidery, ribbon embroidery, patchwork. Thanks to the Internet, you can find and learn any method of DIY decoration.
Using various threads, ribbons, paper and much more, you can create interesting decorative elements, and most importantly, they will be in a single copy only in your home. The limitlessness of imagination will allow you to make your home a work of art.
The purpose of decoration is aesthetics. Decorative items create coziness in the room, making it light and spacious. The main thing is not to overdo it with the number of decorative elements.
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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
