In modern city apartments, the living roomis a very special space. This is a room where not only the whole family and guests gather to relax, but also a sleeping place is arranged. That is why the interior of the room has a number of features.
The living room should meet all the requirements of comfort,style, beauty and practicality. This concerns the choice of colors and textiles, furniture and lighting. In order for the living room to become cozy and stylish, it is necessary to plan what kind of appearance it will take, what functions it will perform.
Zoning the living room
For zoning the premises you can usearches, curtains, partitions, etc. The interior of the living room with your own hands is complicated precisely because it includes many completely different zones. In a modern apartment, the living room is used for recreation, eating, and playing for children. Therefore, attention should be paid to where and how the work on distributing spaces will be carried out, how they will interact with each other. You cannot combine the dining area and the recreation area. They can be located next to each other, but they should not penetrate each other. The area for children's games should be isolated. Bright natural light during the day is welcome here, a minimum of furniture. It is not recommended to arrange a sleeping place in the living room, but if the area of the apartment leaves no other choice, then it should be organized in such a way that the rest of the furnishings do not interfere with it. Return to the table of contents</a>
Interior lighting
Lighting plays a special role in the room.It allows you to transform even the smallest and most cramped room, making it more spacious and brighter. When choosing lighting systems for the living room, you need to consider:
- rules of light distribution;
- brightness of lamps;
- color rendition;
- shine;
- direction of the light flux;
- color temperature of lamps of lighting systems;
- flickering;
- level of natural light.
When arranging a living room, you should do it correctlyselect and arrange lighting. It is necessary to combine all the specified parameters in such a way that they are balanced and harmonious. Due to the correctly composed lighting systems, you can effectively zone the space, make it more comfortable, but not overloaded. Various models of lamps are used for the living room. Their selection depends on what exactly the interior will be. Usually, diffused and reflected lighting is combined, it creates a soft and pleasant effect. At the same time, the level of illumination is sufficient for normal stay in the room. When arranging lighting fixtures, it is important to take into account what equipment and furniture is used for this. It is important to select all the lamps so that they match the style. For example, sconces and floor lamps of strict shapes are suitable for a room in a classic style, a large chandelier will look good in the center of the ceiling. Spot lighting is perfect for a modern and bold style, which creates the necessary mood. Often, such lamps allow you to completely replace large central chandeliers, which are not always suitable for decorating a room. Return to contents</a>
Living Room Furniture
The interior of the living room cannot be planned withoutcorrect arrangement of furniture. It is necessary to consider each zone separately, its purpose, and then proceed to the selection of furniture. Usually modern cabinet furniture is purchased. These are tables, cabinets, shelves, sofas and armchairs. Cabinets, soft and comfortable armchairs, shelves, and a sofa are suitable for the recreation area. Household appliances are used, for example, a TV panel. It is necessary to arrange furniture so that they are comfortable and do not clutter the space. The interior should not include a lot of furniture, but here everything depends on the area of the room. For example, if the TV and furniture are located at different ends of the living room, then there should not be a large distance between them, otherwise using them will not be so convenient. But too close a position will also be inappropriate. To make the interior of the living room more harmonious and comfortable, it is necessary to use the following basic methods:
The TV panel should be placed opposite the sofa.
The interior should be designed in such a way that personalthe space does not decrease. Depending on the style, you can use a fireplace or a capacious aquarium. But there are certain restrictions here. For example, the dining table should never be placed near the fireplace or between the TV panel and the sofa. Furniture should not be placed so that it completely blocks the passage to the balcony or makes it difficult. If the living room interior includes a dining area, then it should be separated at least by a rack. Other methods can be used for separation - a special lighting system, bead curtains, unusual floor lamps. But you can't overload the room with various accessories either. It is important to choose furniture taking into account the style of the room. For example, a country style interior cannot include metal furniture, which is completely unsuitable for romantic and classic styles. Return to contents</a>
Accessories and textiles for the interior of the living room
Curtains for the living room should match the styleand the color scheme of the room itself. The living room is demanding of accessories and textiles. This is not only furniture upholstery, but also draperies, including curtains for windows, capes or upholstery of sofas. Attention should be paid to the design of window openings. Much depends on them, often it is the draperies that set the tone for the decor. Curtains should be selected taking into account the style of the interior. For example, silk, satin, velvet are perfect for a classic style, and natural fabrics are best for a country style - cotton, linen. Light tulle is also used for decoration. It allows you to soften too bright daylight, but provide good lighting. In addition to style, you need to pay attention to which side the windows face. Darker draperies can be used for a southern room, and only light and translucent ones are suitable for northern rooms. When choosing curtains, you must also consider what color the wall decoration will be used. Dark curtains should not be used, as they will create too gloomy an impression. In this case, cool shades are suitable. Only tulle can be used to decorate the room, but the folds should be draped more densely. The pattern depends on the total area, but it is better not to use too intricate and frequent ones. It should be combined with patterns on the walls, with furniture upholstery. Lambrequins will be a good solution for the living room. Bold solutions and bright colors are perfect for the living room. In this case, one of the best solutions will be a modern high-tech or minimalist style. They give the room more space, have the necessary strict features, while maintaining complete comfort. Cool colors and contrasting solutions are suitable. Textiles can be used in strict accordance with the general style.
The interior of the living room in a classic style includesin itself in strict lamps, paintings on the walls, etc. The use of other accessories is also taken into account. These are paintings on the walls, lamps, figurines, etc. For the classical style, less pretentious lamps, elegant floor lamps are suitable. The paintings on the walls should be appropriate, still lifes, views of picturesque corners of nature, family portraits are well suited. When choosing accessories for the living room, you must remember that they must fully correspond to the purpose of the room. You can use shelves with books and trinkets, beautiful vases with fruits and sweets are well suited for coffee tables. But a large number of dishes in the room will be superfluous, even if one part of it is used as a dining room. It must be remembered that the living room is intended for general use and relaxation, the choice of accessories and textiles must fully meet this function. It is not so difficult to create a living room interior with your own hands if you foresee everything in advance. You must approach the selection and design carefully. Various finishing options, lighting systems, textiles are taken into account. It is necessary to take into account what functions the living room will perform, and whether there is a need to combine it with other rooms.
