Each style has its own philosophy,which reflects its era and culture. Any owner of a house or office has to decide on the choice of one or another interior style. It is important to know which of them will make the design of the room more cozy and comfortable.
When decorating the interior of a room, it is importantadhere to a single style. Many modern companies decide on the choice of style for the customer of interior design. But you can turn your own dreams into reality yourself, if you know the features of certain interior styles, how they are expressed. To create an original style, you will need orientation in the methods of interior design and generally accepted styles.
Interior in antique style
A modern interior should not be overcrowded.various accessories, heavy furniture or the presence of partitions, if it is made in the antique style. Harmony is one of the important features of this style, it assumes the presence of sufficient space in the room. At the same time, it cannot be mixed with the style of minimalism or abstractionism. For the creators of Ancient Greece, the release of inner freedom was important, therefore the style of antiquity itself must contain majestic and natural harmony.
Antique style in the interior impliesuse of columns. You should not collect a large number of luxurious items in the room. Antique style design is most suitable for extraordinary personalities. The houses of wealthy Greeks were distinguished by ordinary forms, had minimal furniture, and the main figure of the interior was considered a person. Its uniqueness should not be obscured by any objects, only then the surrounding environment will emphasize the individuality of the owner of the house. The style involves the presence of a bas-relief, a large cornice or columns in the hall. Painting with elements of gilding is more common. Fabrics are an interior item that plays a special role. Fabric is used to cover furniture, drape it on the walls, hang it as curtains not only for windows, but also for partitions. The light of the sun's rays playing in the folds of the fabric will emphasize the unity of the interior if vases with flowers are placed in it. It is better to choose pastel colors, you can use natural stone, and make niches in the walls. The antique style is associated with the use of sculptures, busts, stucco, and mosaic surface finishing. Return to contents</a>
Styles of interior design in classical design
The classic style in the interior impliesuse of beige colors and shades. In modern life, everyone is accustomed to speed, cars, lack of vacations, constant rush. With age, people begin to understand that life is one, and living without much joy only at high speeds is too tiring. Some people are running somewhere, striving, while others are thinking about how to slow down the pace of life. This is reflected in the design of their own premises in a classic style, the presence of solid furniture, massive decorative details. Furniture should be monochromatic. Having crossed the threshold of their own home in a classic style, a person finds himself in an atmosphere of tranquility and luxury, which slows down the rhythm of life, makes you live more calmly and enjoy every hour. The classic style is not strictly verified. Often it is found in the design of kitchens. Modern classics are associated with reliability and versatility of interior design. Be sure to select furniture from natural wood, which can be dark or light. Classic interior styles suggest the presence of beautiful trays, tablecloths. You can hang Roman blinds on the windows. The classic style is also conservative. Traditionally, the main styles of classic interior design include Empire, Baroque, Rococo, Regency. Baroque interiors involve ornate details, gold, furniture sets of fancy shapes, and multi-layered details. Baroque is called a product of the antique style. The ceiling and doorways can have curved lines. The main thing is not to weigh down the lines of the interior design and not to make the decor old-fashioned.
The interior in the Empire style assumes the presence ofornate details, gold and multi-layered details. The exquisite Rococo style is elusive and sensual due to the lightness of lines and defiant luxury, which is not as bright as in the interior design in the Baroque style. The style in the spirit of the French aristocracy Rococo is erotic, leading to infinity. The ornate richness of the interior in the Rococo style is softened by pastel colors, so it is more suitable for a country house, since it is difficult to combine comfort and luxury in an ordinary apartment. Another direction of the classical style is the Empire style, which has always decorated the interior of the chambers of monarchs. This style can conquer with its solemnity. Prone to lush monumentality, the Empire style is able to emphasize the presence of luxury in the house. This style is not to the taste of lovers of gentle sophistication, free space. Here, various decorations and accessories are used in minimal quantities. The Empire style cannot do without many decorative elements, gilding, curls and moldings. A completely independent interior style of the classical direction is Regency. Designers rarely stop their attention on it, decorating living spaces. Regency is a style containing elements of Empire, Baroque and Rococo, so it is located between them. This style is chosen by people who are inclined to calmness, love order and symmetry in interiors, complemented by luxurious details. Symmetry is a fundamental point when choosing this direction. It should not immediately catch the eye due to the presence of a large number of details and elements of luxury. Return to the table of contents</a>
Interior in Art Nouveau style
The interior in the Art Nouveau style involvesuse of fancy lamps. The natural setting of the Art Nouveau interior fills it with strong energy, giving the room new colors due to the use of lamps of various fancy shapes, furniture with ornate legs. All this gives the house a special coziness. Art Nouveau is associated with a combination of different directions. You can safely combine a variety of objects. These can be stones or metal, wood or fabric, glass or paintings. All elements should be natural. It is important that the room is cozy and comfortable, which distinguishes Art Nouveau from Empire. The room should have wide sofas, armchairs, the light can be subdued, but not bright. You can safely use the latest innovations in household appliances, kitchen equipment. All accessories and lines should be pleasing to the eye. The pattern can have a certain meaning, the colors and shades should be natural and organic, but not pearl gray, purple or silver. You can use bright stained glass, but everything else is better left in halftones. Stained glass brings enough mystery and mysticism, which reminds us of the mysteries of nature, which are incomprehensible to the human mind. People are afraid of the inexplicable, which is reflected in this design direction. Stained glass is chosen for doors or cabinets. Everything depends on taste and preferences. Return to contents</a>
How to create an interior in the style of Romanticism
The interior in the romantic style is very delicate, andis usually done with a lot of white. The interior in the romantic style is characterized by the presence of flowers in the room. Each stroke should be smooth, that is, in furniture, layout, accessories. Flying, light fabrics should have drapery. You can knit a lampshade for a table lamp. If you use wood as a finishing material, the room will be lighter, fresher and cozier. The use of natural materials will give the room a warm atmosphere. Old chests of drawers or sofas are suitable for a romantic room. All things can be purchased at a flea market. It is very romantic if the room has a fireplace, near which you can spend the evening. It is quite difficult to fit items made of glossy plastic into such an interior, but using bedspreads or pillows with a flower pattern will be ideal. Flowers arranged in vases will add sophistication to the atmosphere, which will be permeated with tenderness. A bedroom in a romantic style should have a bedside table, and a living room - a coffee table. These items can be decorated with fabric that matches the color of the bedspread or curtain. This will add coziness to the room. Particular attention is paid to the window openings, they should be draped with thick fabric, which can be multi-layered. The use of lace materials will make the room more romantic. Return to contents</a>
Simple and functional minimalism
The interior in the minimalist style is distinguished by itsconciseness and functionality. A concise interior design with a simple structure belongs to the minimalist style, built on the principle of "less is more". The interior should not have luxury and useless things stored in the apartment for years. Coming to such a house, a person finds peace and tranquility. Everyday life can be associated with vanity and mistakes, and minimalism becomes a way of life for those people who value space. A few expressive details are enough for the interior to acquire the features of minimalism. The room may have diffused light, which is reflected from the ceiling or light walls, creating a fresh atmosphere. Internal partitions are not suitable here. Lighting should be paid attention to first of all, so the shape of the windows plays an important role. Their dimensions should be maximum. You can decorate the windows with curtains or blinds. If a beautiful landscape is visible from the windows of the room, then you can do without curtains. At first glance, minimalism seems categorical, but it is not. Certain elements of the interior make it more relaxed, so it is better not to be afraid and to deviate from the framework of the style. It is important to create a comfortable space that will allow you to relax and lead an appropriate lifestyle. Natural colors are most suitable for minimalism. This style is often considered the most suitable for public or office spaces. Return to contents</a>
Features of the Gothic style of the interior
Furniture in a Gothic interior should bemade of hardwood. Nowadays, the word "Gothic" no longer implies a barbaric trend, since this style is not old-fashioned or primitive. Wrought iron furniture can be successfully integrated into a Gothic space. The atmosphere of the room should be permeated with the spirit of the Middle Ages. Gothic is contradictory, it can be bright and dark, so certain rules must be followed. Furniture is used from hardwood. Additional interior items, for example, a tabletop on the heads of some animals, lizards or dragons, will add mystery to the interior. You can also remember the wooden huts of grandmothers who had wooden furniture. Bring back childhood, using furniture with a tart smell of wood, in the interior with a Gothic space will help the natural breath of nature. Each detail of the interior should strive for light, which can be achieved by properly decorating the arched windows. Since the number of windows increases, the room will no longer be too dark. Stained glass doors will be an additional source of light. Thanks to the multi-colored highlights from the stained glass, the interior will become bright and mysterious. If the stained glass does not fit into the doors, it can be placed in the tabletop. If the furniture has a dark shade, bright highlights can add harmony to the interior. Gothic does not recognize laconicism or minimalism. Even furniture should be installed in the center of the room, and not near the walls. The whole style should give the opportunity to feel freedom and fill the room with light. If you use elements of luxury, the interior will be more majestic and mysterious. Return to the table of contents</a>
Interior design in avant-garde style
Avant-garde colors should not be mixedat the same time, they should compete with each other. If there is no fear of change or there is a desire to experiment, responding to a dynamic life, then the most suitable style for interior design may be avant-garde. To create such a space, certain rules and laws must be followed. This is a contrasting direction, the characteristics of which should be expressed in the features of the use of various types of furniture, the methods of its arrangement. Avant-garde excludes the use of pastel colors, the walls and floor are decorated with a pure color that has no shade. The colors do not mix, they must compete with each other even at the border of the transition from one to another. When using this style, you should not wallpaper the walls. Avant-garde is characterized by the use of the latest innovations and modern technologies, for example, decorative plaster. The avant-garde style is suitable for installing plasma TVs or modern stereo systems. They do not even need to be masked so that they fit into the interior. Sliding wardrobes with simple lines will be appropriate for dissonance with the surrounding space. There should be no difficulties in choosing furniture. The natural rule that must be observed is the prohibition of using decorations and decorative delights. The shape of the furniture can be any. The ideal would be to install suspended ceilings or plasterboard. For a calm atmosphere, it would be most appropriate to use many small lamps, rather than one large chandelier in the center of the room. The interior can be constantly updated if you use various details, but not cute trinkets or souvenirs. This can destroy the unity of style. Return to contents</a>
Modern country style
If everything at work happens with greatspeed, which causes stress, there is a desire to slow down the rhythm of life. Country style can help with this, when using which its mental features must be observed. It can also imply the interior of a Russian hut, a French chalet or an American ranch. Color is very important for any interior, the main thing is not to drown out the author's idea.
The presence of naturalness and the absence of acidscolors and bright shades will give a natural look to the room in country style. The presence of absolute naturalness and the absence of bright shades and acid colors will give a natural look to the room. It is preferable to choose linen, wool or chintz from fabric. For the floor, you can use natural stone or light wood. Beech or oak are the best choice. Furniture should not have curls, gilding, designer delights and decorations. Country is suitable for decorating simple rooms. Clay products can be used as decorative elements. These can be panels, fresh or dried bouquets of flowers, mugs with original drawings, etc. The whole atmosphere should be calm, filled with the energy of nature. The necessary contrast in colors will be given by textiles, which can be bedspreads, curtains, carpets or tablecloths. You can use various decorative items, for example, embroidered pillows or tablecloths. Return to contents</a>
How to apply a practical style of high-tech
High-tech style in interior designinvolves the introduction of various technological innovations. High-tech is the embodiment of any possibilities of modern technologies. Initially, it was used to decorate industrial premises, being functional and comfortable. Over time, it gained popularity due to its functionality. High-tech is completely open to the introduction of technological innovations, which should not only be a luxury item in the interior, but also be part of the composition. The design principle is associated with clear planning of the interior space, its futuristic forms, straight lines. The style can involve a large amount of glass and decorative elements made of metal, such as pipes, fasteners, wires, rivets and engineering elements. These elements do not have a functional load, but only symbolize the presence of this style. An important part of the design is lighting. High-tech does not welcome decor, and the texture of the materials is emphasized exclusively by lighting. Lighting can be upper, lower, side. Glass floor lamps, sconces can be ideally integrated into the interior. Furniture should not have unnecessary decorative elements. It can be made of plastic, metal or wood. It must be functional and reliable. Hi-tech is considered a masculine style, unlike romanticism. Hi-tech is most popular for decorating kitchens, which will be not only comfortable, but also functional. Smooth metal appliances, storage shelves, unusually shaped sinks - all this will give a modern kitchen interior an industrial look. The presence of pipes will add luxury to the design, they can be made of nickel-plated or stainless steel, have an unusual shape. Hi-tech can combine romantic style and space-themed fantasies.
