Looking at the gorgeous interior photos thatcan be found on the pages of our site or on the Internet, sometimes you think sadly: yes, I really like it, but I will never be able to surround myself with such beauty. Let's throw aside these decadent moods right now! In this article, we will tell you how to give your surroundings a magazine gloss. The secret here is very simple - you need to think like a photographer. Let's start with the living room
Get rid of the mess
Dare to try a bold experiment.Grab a camera or turn on the photo mode on your mobile phone and go on a photo hunt around the living room. Feel free to take pictures of cups of half-drunk tea, wilted clothes and a box of knitting that you haven’t touched in years. View the photos on a large screen. This trick will allow you to see the room with fresh eyes and easily identify problem areas. Now all that’s left is to get rid of all the visible clutter. Our opinion: — Clutter and accumulation of things can ruin even the most stylish interior created by a professional designer. Set aside time, even if it takes a whole day, to do a general revision. The room will immediately sparkle in a new way. Having gotten rid of unnecessary things, you will be able to maintain order more easily in the future.
Less things
The times when the so-calledthe comfort on the shelves where collections of porcelain cats were collected are long gone. Emptiness is not enemy No. 1, but the missing element that will fill the living room with air and allow you to feel spaciousness even in the most modest area. Try rearranging the furniture, removing the bulkiest elements for a while. You will immediately feel better in a more open space.
More texture
Monotony, including tactile, evokesboredom. You have leather, wood, fur, silk, glass, metals, natural stone at your disposal — the choice of materials is great. For an emergency detox, use soft sofa cushions, a fluffy blanket or a rug that your feet can sink into. Ekaterina Kokoulina, creative director of R.V.K.DESIGN: — A beautiful interior is a competent combination of small nuances. Sometimes two fabrics may not go together, but if you choose the right third fabric, it will unite and emphasize their features. When decorating a living room, you need to act boldly. Don’t be afraid to use different textures of fabrics, wood, wall coverings. We spend a lot of time in the living room, so this large room should be cozy and interesting. A combination of different textures will help create coziness, and spectacular accents — these can be large paintings, vases, large lamps or some other large decor — will make the interior interesting and spectacular. www.rvkdesign.ru
Our opinion:— A variety of textures not only decorates the room, but also has a positive effect on your mood. Give preference to natural materials — and soon you will notice how your psycho-emotional state improves.
Choose a color
The color that dominates the interior influenceson the mood. Therefore, be careful when choosing a color. Some people only need one or two bright accents, otherwise the decor will be “crushing”. Read about how to choose a color for a bedroom in . Ekaterina Kokoulina, creative director of R.V.K.DESIGN: - The color can be any! Red, blue, yellow walls in living rooms are very common in the works of American and European interior designers. If you are very afraid to paint the walls in bright colors, then you can put some large bright piece of furniture. For example, a yellow-orange sofa. It will look great against a light blue wall. And even if your living room windows face north, the room will feel like a sunny day. I like to use this technique in practice with a large bright object - it always works. www.rvkdesign.ru
Balance and proportions
Combination of massive and small in sizethings gives the space dynamics, and deviation in one direction or another brings chaos to the environment. Look again at the photos you took. Pay attention to how the furniture and accessories relate to each other. Ekaterina Kokoulina, creative director of R.V.K.DESIGN: - Speaking about balance and proportions in the living room, in my opinion, it is important to note the size of the furniture, as this is the most common mistake. In stores, in large retail spaces, both armchairs and sofas look smaller than their actual size, but when they are brought home, buyers are surprised: how did it happen - the sofa took up the entire room? When choosing furniture, it is important not only to decide on the dimensions of the products, leave the necessary passages, but also to imagine that these will be large color spots in the living room. And most likely, their mass will “press” on the rest of the decor in the room. Choose lighter furniture, on legs. And remember: upholstered furniture should take up no more than 1/3 of the space in the room. www.rvkdesign.ru
