The small area of the apartment is not a problemto create a harmonious interior. In this case, it is necessary to think through every detail to eliminate the effect of clutter and try to visually expand the space. To arrange the interior of a 17 sq. m. hall is not a difficult task if you clearly plan your actions and decide on the final result.
Figure 1.The interior of the hall should not be overloaded with unnecessary details - it should be light and cozy. The hall is the calling card of the home, since it is what guests see first. It is not for nothing that this room is also called the living room. It is important to create the most comfortable and cozy design for it, because this is where all household members spend their leisure time after workdays. It is recommended to make the area light and bright, but the choice of style depends on personal preferences.
Skillful combination is the key to success
Since the living room is 17 sq.meters is not so small, it can be divided into functional zones. Moreover, zoning is carried out not only by means of room decoration or color contrast, but also artificial columns or cabinets. The design of the hall with an additional fifth wall, which can look like a plasterboard box with glass shelves, looks quite attractive. Such a partition can serve as a bookcase, and other small things can fit on the shelves, for example, figurines, indoor flowers, etc.
Figure 2.A window sill sofa is an elegant and unusual place to relax, saving space in the room. If the shape of the living room is more like a square than a rectangle, then the furniture will be quite successfully placed in the center of the room. Thus, the room will look more spacious, and there will be room for creating another functional area. For example, a cozy reading corner. It is necessary to start decorating such a design of the hall after the logical beginning has been determined, which is usually a fireplace or a TV. Based on these items, you should build a composition (Fig. 1). It is important to remember that when arranging a room with a small number of square meters, you need to use only the most necessary furniture, otherwise the interior will look cluttered and unsightly. Return to the table of contents</a>
How to apply for a window opening?
Recently, owners of small-sizedapartments, when decorating the design of the hall, they increasingly refuse curtains. This allows you to make the room lighter and airier. But this option is not suitable for everyone, as it will make the home "transparent", which can lead to a lot of inconvenience. Using conventional curtains visually reduces the area of the living room, so it is important to achieve the effect of "dissolving" the window opening. It is forbidden to fill the window sill with various objects and indoor plants. As an alternative, it is recommended to pay attention to Roman blinds or translucent blinds. If necessary, they can be raised or lowered. Those who do not want to install such mechanisms can hang tulle on the windows.
Рисунок 3. Схема устройства натяжного потолка.When designing a living room, it is necessary to pay attention to every detail. For example, conventional radiators can spoil the final result, so it is better to replace them with modern flat heating systems. Recently, such a novelty as a window sill sofa has been introduced into the interior of the living room, which is perfect for small spaces. A window sill sofa is not only beautiful, but also practical, because under the folding seats there is a niche where you can store things. An important point is that anyone can make such a corner, provided that they have the tools and materials (Fig. 2). Return to contents</a>
Ceiling options
A lot of controversy arises over such a moment as finishing.ceiling, because it largely affects the design of the hall. Some resort to traditional methods, such as plastering or painting, while others resort to more modern and practical ones - installing stretch structures. If the room has small dimensions or low ceilings, then the best option for it will be glossy stretch ceilings. Due to the reflective effect, the room will seem more spacious and bright. In addition, glossy canvases with properly installed lighting look very impressive. Stretch structures are presented in a wide range of colors and design solutions, which allows you to choose the best option for any design. It is not necessary to adhere to standard light colors when decorating the ceiling, they can be matched to the main finish or combine several shades at once. In this way, you can diversify the interior of the hall (Fig. 3). As for lighting fixtures, designers do not recommend installing large chandeliers in small living rooms. An exception may be the case when the design of the hall is made in the style of minimalism, and a luxurious massive chandelier is the main accent. If the room is furnished with a sufficient amount of furniture, then the chandelier should be small in size and without hanging elements. As an alternative, you can install spotlights. Return to the table of contents</a>
Wall decoration and placement of accessories
Wall decoration in the living room 17 m2 is preferableis done in pastel light colors. Paint, wallpaper or plaster can be used as finishing material. Wallpaper with an unobtrusive small pattern or ornament in the form of vertical elements is allowed. It is better to reduce the number of accessories on the walls to a minimum. Paintings and photographs should be framed in thin frames of light colors so as not to weigh down the interior with massive elements. Glass shelves placed in a stepped order will look quite attractive, on which various figurines, awards, books and other small items will be comfortably placed. If a wardrobe is provided in the living room interior, it should be flat so as not to clutter the room. It is better to think over the interior of a small hall with a professional designer, as he will give good recommendations and offer design examples. It is better to order furniture according to individual sizes so that they fit perfectly into the overall concept.
