The living room is the "heart" of any home orapartments. The whole family usually gathers there to relax and discuss important decisions, receive guests and hold all family holidays. Therefore, it is very important to create the most comfortable environment and a beautiful interior in it. The living room can be combined with a dining room, kitchen or bedroom. It is usually the largest room in the house.
With the help of paintings you can harmoniously complementcolor scheme of the room. have many options for equipment and decoration. Since this room is where guests are received, it also serves as the owner's business card: it speaks of his taste, financial situation, hobbies and passions. A properly selected living room interior helps to realize as many functional possibilities of the room as possible. When decorating the main room in the house, there should be no barriers in creative terms, since here you can implement all the boldest and most original ideas. How to choose the right interior for the living room so as to make the "heart" of the house as comfortable, cozy and beautiful as possible? To do this, you need to carefully consider all the details, from the layout of the room to what color tablecloth to put on the table. It is very important not to miss anything, since alterations can disrupt the created harmony and integrity, and will require large material costs.
Definition of the functional purpose of the room
All interior elements must be harmoniousbe combined with each other. First of all, it is necessary to determine what main functions this room should perform. The living room can be used for storing clothes and necessary things, for rest (reading books, watching TV, playing games, etc.), eating, receiving guests, working, doing activities with a child, handicrafts. Sometimes the living room serves as a studio for creativity. After you have determined the main functions that the room should perform, a list of necessary pieces of furniture and other elements is made. Return to the table of contents</a>
Planning and choosing the design of the room
Next, a plan of the future room is drawn up.A project is drawn up schematically on a piece of paper, where it is noted where the walls will be demolished, passages, arches, etc. will be installed. At this stage, it is necessary to decide in what style the interior of the living room will be created. There are a great many styles and trends: this includes the recently popular high-tech style, and minimalism, and classics, and modernism, etc. Each style has its own requirements for the design of the room, including the finishing. One style assumes the presence of smooth lines, which should be present in the design of ceilings, windows, another requires bright lighting and wooden wall finishing.
Furniture arrangement in the living room.In the project, the living room area is divided into functional zones. It is necessary to mark schematically where and how the furniture will be arranged. It is best to try to create several options for arranging the furniture. If imaginative thinking does not allow you to give a complete idea of the future interior, then you can use special computer programs or the services of a designer. All the nuances must be thought out. Should there be a door in the living room or is it better to remove it and make an arched entrance? What should be a comfortable distance from the TV to the sofa? Will you store books and dishes in the living room and in what quantity? Which sofa is more convenient to choose so that it is comfortable to sleep on? Lighting in the living room plays a very important role. If the windows face the north side, and you are going to decorate the interior with fresh flowers, then you should additionally take care of installing ultraviolet lamps. The living room should always have the ability to have both bright lighting and semi-darkness. The work area and the dining area should always be well lit. Return to the table of contents</a>
The choice of colors for the interior of the living room
Color matching scheme. Color scheme plays a very important role in the interior. Its choice depends on several factors:
- from the chosen design;
- from the color preferences of the living people (in the interior there should not be colors that irritatively affect one of the tenants);
- from how to change the room (visually expand, increase or decrease ceilings, etc.).
Most often, the interior of the living room is chosenwarm color scheme. It is very comfortable to be in a room with walls painted in shades of beige, yellow, orange, olive. Red is best used in small accessories: curtains, blankets, pillows. Yellow next to beige gives comfort and tranquility. Yellow tones in the living room make the atmosphere light and cheerful. Cool tones expand the space. Bright contrasting colors give the room a dynamic and modern look. It is important to remember the compatibility of colors and the impact they have on the human psyche. For example, blue in large quantities can cause depression, and red - aggression. The color of the curtains is chosen depending on the upholstery of the furniture and other textiles that will be in the room. When choosing a color, you need to remember again the main functions of the room: is the room intended for active sports and meeting with friends or for relaxing and watching TV? Return to contents</a>
Elements of the interior of the living room and the principles of their choice
The fireplace in the living room interior is a symbolfamily hearth. Quite a few people want to create an atmosphere of special family comfort and warmth in the living room. This can be helped not only by special lighting and color scheme, but also by introducing certain elements into the interior. A fireplace often becomes a symbol of the family hearth. The crackling of wood and the reflection of the flames of fire create an incomparable atmosphere of comfort and peace of mind. If it is not possible to install a real fireplace, then an electric one is purchased. For the same purpose, candlesticks, lamps, aroma lamps are placed, and paintings depicting the sunrise are hung. Paintings play a very important role in, their image has a powerful effect on the energy of the room. The most neutral are paintings depicting flowers, landscapes, etc. You should not hang images on the walls that have a negative content, for example, battles. Such paintings can be hung in the office, but not in the living room. With the help of paintings, you can harmonize the color scheme of the room. For example, if the walls are painted light beige and the curtains are blue, then a painting of a sandy seashore will balance these two colors. A necessary element in the living room is a table. Depending on the chosen design and the size of the room, its shape and color are selected. If the interior is made in a rustic style, then a wooden, rectangular table is chosen. A high-tech table is most often made of glass and has chrome elements. A modern table is decorated with smooth patterns and has an elegant finish. If an oriental style is chosen, then a low, rectangular dining table is chosen. Instead of chairs, pillows are laid out next to it or low sofas are placed. All elements of the interior should be in the same style and match each other (with rare exceptions, when, on the contrary, contrasting details are selected). It is very important to choose the right size of the central architectural element of the interior. If its size is too large, it will suppress other components of the interior. A small size will make it invisible. The size of the paintings should correspond to the proportions of the wall, and the size of the fireplace - dimensions of furniture and the room. Return to contents</a>
Living room: interior in classical style
In the interior of the living room in a classic styleIt is recommended to use light colors. If you have difficulty planning the design of the living room, it is best to choose a classic style, which is always relevant and not subject to the influence of fashion. The classic style is a sign of the special status of the owner of the house. The main features of the style are the presence of correct geometric shapes, symmetry, hierarchy and a clear structure of all design elements. In a living room made in a classic style, there is no place for randomly selected items, they should all look expensive and elegant. The architecture of the living room in a classic style includes columns, stucco, gilded and bronze elements, stained glass instead of windows, mirrors in wooden frames, sculptures, paintings and vases in niches. It is important to maintain a balance between luxury and moderation: too many expensive items can spoil the overall impression. White is often present in the design of the living room in a classic style. It gives the room a sense of luxury and goes well with plaster moldings, natural stone and varnished wood. The interior should contain only natural, light-colored colors. You can safely use blue, light green, turquoise, and beige shades. If the windows face north, it is better to use only warm tones in the design. Columns can visually raise the ceiling, and walls with a small pattern will visually expand the room. The height of the living room can be increased by finishing the floor with dark parquet or tiles and painting the ceiling a light color. Particular attention should be paid to the ceiling. In a classic interior, it is almost always very light in color. A white ceiling adds aristocracy and sophistication to the design. The walls should be plain or covered with fabric wallpaper. The paint used to paint the walls and ceiling should be of the best quality. Parquet made of expensive wood is laid on the floor and covered with varnish several times. The floor can also be covered with natural stone tiles. It should be taken into account that the size of the tile should correspond to the area of the room. Parquet boards and tiles can form various patterns. When planning the design, do not forget about the windows: they must be exclusively wooden. Return to contents</a>
Living room: interior in loft style
Furniture in loft style should be simple and comfortable.and functional. If you are disgusted by sophistication, high prices and you like to combine the incompatible, then you can use the loft style, the motto of which is - minimum partitions, maximum fresh air. The basis of the style is the combination of various architectural solutions. For example, old brick walls are combined with new modern furniture and equipment in one interior. Loft style furniture is as simple, functional and comfortable as possible. The color scheme most often has cold shades. In the living room in the loft style, there are practically no decorative elements. The highlight of the style is the plank floor, plastered walls and brick ledges. Most often, this style is preferred by people of creative professions, as well as those who want to stand out. Sometimes those who are experiencing financial difficulties (there are no funds for an exquisite renovation, but there is a desire to give the room a stylish look) decorate the living room in this style. The loft style involves an open plan and a complete absence of any partitions. Functional zones are divided using various zoning methods: lighting, color contrasts, glass partitions. If it is not possible to “bare” the walls, then imitation brickwork is made using finishing materials. Rough plaster, exposed pipes and brickwork are adjacent to steel tiles for wall cladding. Loft-style furniture can be very diverse. But most often, contrasting combinations are chosen. For example, an antique chest of drawers is adjacent to a high-tech sofa. The lighter and more spacious the room can be made, the better. Various abstractions, posters and even road signs are hung on the walls. Return to contents</a>
Living room: rustic interior
Items in the interior of the living room in a rustic stylestyle should be made of wood, stone, clay. If you like simplicity in everything and convenience, then the rustic style of decoration in the living room interior may suit you. Unlike the classic style, there is no pretentiousness here, the presence of expensive exquisite details in the rustic style is unacceptable. The walls and ceilings have a simple finish, very often covered with wood. The fireplace is lined with natural stone, and wooden and forged shelves are installed on the walls. Simple furniture made of wood is appropriate in the rustic style, as well as handmade accessories: knitted napkins, blankets, clay jugs, wooden bowls, etc. The living room in the rustic style looks rough, but at the same time cozy and warm. This style feels the natural charm of nature. All interior items are of natural origin, made of wood, stone, clay, etc. The rustic style of the interior reflects the culture and history of the family and the country.
