Modern construction and finishing materials, raw materials for making furniture and decorative elements allow us not only to decorate our home for comfortable and functional use, but also to embody our cherished design ideas. Private house these days it’s not just walls and a roof, it’s the whole world for its owners, a reflection of their view of aesthetics, practicality, functionality and beauty. The experience accumulated by designers over many years of the existence of such a concept as “creating interior design” allows us to create original or traditional, practical or luxurious, avant-garde or minimalist - any options for decorating your homes, depending on the desire and means. But in the variety of ways to create a modern, stylish and at the same time practical design For private households, it’s easy to get confused. We offer you a small collection of practical and effective advice who can help with the design of modern private apartments. The designers' recommendations are, of course, not a dogma, but they can help you make your own decisions on choosing a home design concept, decide on a color palette and style, place accents and ultimately create the interior of your dreams.
Current ideas for creating a modern private home design
1. Combination of functional segments. Connecting several zones within one room does not lose its popularity. In private houses, this design technique has become no less widespread than in apartments. Combining several functional segments in one room allows you to maintain space and freedom of movement even in small spaces. As a rule, such studio rooms have high level natural light - two or more large windows, in some cases glass doors(exit to backyard). Combined spaces are also convenient from the point of view of operation and cleaning.
Most often, functional areas such as the living room, dining room and kitchen are combined. The location of these three important life segments under one roof allows you to create a convenient environment from a practical point of view and a beautiful, bright and spacious room with high aesthetic qualities. With the help of modern household appliances, which has high power but a low noise level, the organization of working kitchen processes does not interfere with relaxation in the living room segment or eating in the dining area.
But it’s not just the kitchen, dining and living room segments that need to be combined. For example, workplace can be placed within the living room or bedroom. It is rare that a house has a separate room for an office (unless the main work of one of the household members takes place in the home office). It is also rare that private apartments have the opportunity to allocate a separate room for a library; as a rule, bookshelves and cabinets are placed in the living room or bedroom (depending on the size of the premises and the personal preferences of the owners).
2. Plain wall decoration is a current idea for decorating rooms. In modern design projects, it is increasingly rare to see the use of wallpaper with a pattern for wall decoration, unless this print imitates concrete wall, brick or stone masonry. Plain finishing materials have become undisputed favorites. And it's not just that for small rooms This approach to wall decoration is preferable - light, neutral colors help to visually enlarge the space. Even in fairly spacious rooms, designers recommend using a single-color finish. Material with a print, pattern or ornament is used only to decorate accent walls or even their individual sections.
This trend is only beneficial for those who are not yet confident in their abilities and capabilities in decorating their own home. The light, neutral tone of the finish is the ideal tone for any furniture and decor. You don't have to rack your brains over color combinations, combining shades. Even the upholstery of furniture pastel colors looks expressive on a white background, not to mention darker or brighter colors.
The use of the “accent wall” design technique has not lost its popularity, it has simply undergone some modifications. If earlier in the design projects of living rooms, bedrooms, and even children’s rooms and dining rooms, one could find the use of two types of wallpaper from the same collection, which ideally complemented each other, then in modern versions In the design of these rooms, various imitations are increasingly found. Accent wall is the surface of brick or stone masonry, finished with wood or ceramic tiles, mosaics. You can create a simulation using decorative plaster, textured or liquid wallpaper, wall panels, laminate.
So, finishing materials in a modern interior should have the following qualities:
- be environmentally friendly, safe for humans and the environment;
- let air through if possible;
- be easy to install so that finishing can be done independently;
- be unpretentious in maintenance - surfaces in rooms with high humidity and levels of possible contamination must withstand cleaning using household chemicals and not lose its aesthetic properties;
- should be easily combined with each other.
3. Bright, original furniture- interior accent. Considering the fact that the main trend in room decoration is neutrality, the use of plain, light materials, the role of accent elements goes to pieces of furniture. This trend is used most clearly in bedroom interiors - the bed in such rooms most often acts as the only accent design item. Not only the design of the bed itself, but also its textile design becomes a priority.
In living rooms, dining rooms, offices and libraries of private houses, upholstered furniture plays the role of accent elements. At the same time, bright, variegated or contrasting dark color upholstery of upholstered furniture may be present in more than one piece of furniture. For example, in the living room there are two standing friend opposite the other sofa can be made in different, but equally accent colors.
4. Storage systems – rational use of space. In modern design projects, you can increasingly see storage systems located from the ceiling to the floor. This approach allows you to make maximum use of the available space. In kitchens we see the top tier of cabinets suspended right up to the ceiling (it often has two levels, different in depth). Of course, the top level is not suitable for daily use; it is simply inconvenient for a person of average height to get household items from the upper shelves. But from the point of view of storing utensils that are used infrequently, this approach helps to relieve storage systems in other rooms, and to keep the kitchen itself in order.
If we talk about storage systems in living rooms, they are divided into two types - built-in shelving with open shelves and low modules with facades. Used for framed books, documents and photos. open shelves, for everything else that the owners would like to hide from the eyes of guests, compact chests of drawers with drawers, low modules with hinged or sliding doors.
5. Lighting devices – diffused or local lighting. No matter the size of the room in a modern private home, it rarely requires only one source of artificial lighting. After all, a lighting system is not only the ability to illuminate one or another part of the room, but also the ability to create a certain atmosphere, zoning space or highlighting particularly significant segments. Well, when combining several functional zones in one space (studio room), a lighting system should be present in each.
One central chandelier is never enough in a bedroom. Even if you are not in the habit of reading before bed, lighting from local sources ( wall sconces, table or floor lamps) in the bedroom is simply necessary - to create a certain atmosphere in preparation for bed. Even in a small living room it is not enough ceiling lamps. Floor lamp or desk lamp necessary in a soft seating area, reading corner or near a coffee table.
6. Textile design – laconic design. Speaking of drapery window openings, then designers recommend using the simplest in form and execution textile solutions. Traditional curtains - straight canvases that fall from the ceiling to the floor in uniform vertical folds - can be used either alone or in company with a translucent veil (most often plain and smooth).
Another current method textile design windows in modern interiors of rooms with a variety of functional purposes - the use of fabric roller blinds(Roman, textile blinds, Japanese curtain screens). The design of vertical panels that are just wide enough to cover the window opening and can be assembled into evenly distributed horizontal folds is ideal for the laconic mood of modern rooms.
If we talk about another option for using textiles to decorate a room, then the most striking and accentuating option is the use of sofa and other decorative pillows. This is the simplest, fastest and most inexpensive way to change the character of the interior - replacing the color of textile decor on the bed in the bedroom or sofas and armchairs in the living room. Replacing cushion covers is much easier than changing wall decoration or upholstery, which is why designers and their clients love this design technique so much.
Current color palette
As mentioned above, plain wall decoration has become an undisputed favorite in the design of residential premises. And it won’t be news to anyone that light shades in a monochromatic version - the most common way to create a universal background for a room. A light tone helps smooth out imperfections in architecture and surface treatment, will not focus attention on flaws in the installation of window or door openings, will help visually increase the volume of the room and will be an excellent backdrop for accent furniture or decorative elements.
The use of white color for wall decoration is also dictated by the influence of Scandinavian style on the formation modern style. Snow-white walls combined with wooden floors Warm colors are one of the key design motifs of Scandinavian homes. Maximum space and light are a priority in a room of any size. Namely white, which practically does not absorb sun rays, perfectly corresponds to the tasks and basic principles of the Scandinavian style.
Gray color never goes out of fashion. Its relevance can be observed for several seasons. Universal, neutral, but at the same time noble and solid - gray color combines perfectly with various interior color schemes. Depending on the chosen shade, you can create a calm, dynamic or even dramatic atmosphere in the room. It is enough to choose a couple of tones to accompany the gray color (most often white and black, or snow-white surfaces and wood) and make one bright accent – original interior ready.
Black and white combinations in the design of modern premises are not the last place on the list current ideas. On the one hand, such a design is easy to organize even if you have no design skills, but on the other hand, you can get a truly original, dynamic and stylish image of the room. Depending on the size and purpose of the room, which will be decorated in a contrasting way, light and dark tones are used to varying degrees of intensity. Of course, for small rooms light tone becomes the main one, dark color is used only to emphasize geometry and highlight particularly significant interior items. In spacious and bright rooms, a dark tone can be used as the main one for large furniture or finishing one of the surfaces.
Along with the relevance of using white color and contrasting combinations, exists color palette, which will always be used. Warm shades brown– from light beige, pastel shades to the deep, dark color of “bitter chocolate” they always create a cozy, comfortable environment for everyone, in which you just want to relax, unwind, and gain strength after a hard day for new achievements. That is why the beige color scheme can be found in the most different rooms– from the bathroom to the living room, from the hallway to the kitchen area.
Looking for ideas on how to change the interior of a private home? For your inspiration, we have collected here 40 photos of rooms before and after renovation. From small decorative changes to complete space redesigns, here you will find examples of effective design solutions for different tastes and budgets.
The most common problem of small private houses is the lack of free air in the space. The reason for this may be small windows, too bright suffocating color scheme, massive furniture, curtains, etc. By eradicating this reason, you can make any interior of a private home look freer and more elegant.
- Replace massive floor furniture with lighter models with thin legs;
- Place a large mirror;
- Clear the windows;
- Remove closed cabinets and put open shelves or shelves in their place;
- Replace large patterns on carpets, curtains and wallpaper with smaller patterns;
- Choose cool color scheme(not lighter, but fresher);
- Get rid of massive lamps.
Let's look at following photos Interiors: Which of the above methods were used to redesign these rooms?
How to make the interior of a private house more comfortable
Often the problem is completely opposite to the previous one. The lack of comfort and warmth in a room can be no less depressing than their excess. To make the interior of your private home more cozy and welcoming, try applying some of the above tips in reverse, i.e.:
- Use large patterns instead of small ones;
- Choose a warmer color scheme;
- Use a few antique or faux-worn items;
- Hang a chic oversized chandelier on the ceiling;
- Decorate the windows with heavy curtains.
At the same time, you don’t have to install massive furniture at all, because the interior can become cozy without unnecessarily cluttering the space. This can be facilitated by the same open shelves with many bright trinkets, thin , carpets on the floor, paintings or photographs in frames, etc.
But if you don’t want to take on the responsibility of caring for a large number of interior details, then go the other way. Choose a dark color for one or more walls, warm and bright shades for massive upholstered furniture, and add to it all a few sculptural decorative objects such as floor lamps, floor statues, tall indoor plants, large paintings, etc.
We save the interior design of a private home from chaos
Does your interior look too jumbled and unfocused? This may be due not only to clutter, but also to an overabundance of different shades, patterns and decorative items. To make the interiors of a private home look more calm and elegant, designers can use the following methods:
- Create a central point around which all other decorative items will be focused (fireplace, painting, wall clock, coffee table);
- Divide the interior using different carpets or other floor coverings, and organize separate ordered zones on each of them;
- Use oversized multifunctional furniture with additional storage compartments, as well as glass and acrylic furniture;
- Add an object to the room that will unite everything else (for example, if the room has a lot of decor in blue, pink and green tones, then you can buy a rug or large wall art that will combine these 3 shades);
- Add shiny mirror or metal surfaces. They will easily smooth out any excess in your interior, be it an excess of shades or an abundance of any material, for example, wood;
- Place items symmetrically or balanced ( );
- Add a vertical accent that will visually increase the size of the room. To do this, it may be enough to replace or rehang the curtains to make them appear longer, install high shelves on the sides of the fireplace, buy tall shelves, hang wall decor one below the other, etc.
When the interior of a private home just needs a bright style
Does a neutral color palette make you feel bored? Do you think that the interior of a private home lacks the brightness of life and style? Or maybe you just wanted to radically change the background and environment? In this case, we offer you 10 examples of spectacular transformations of rooms in the house that will tell you in which direction you should move. You can also read the following articles on our blog for inspiration:
Each of us at least once in our lives has dreamed of a beautiful private home that seems to have just stepped out of the pages of a design magazine. White fence, neat lawn and two-story house- this is, of course, good plan, but without knowing the basics of design, you won’t be able to make a truly cozy and comfortable home.
Home interior design styles
You need to choose one or another style in the interior according to your own preferences. It doesn't matter if it happens modern house made of glass and concrete or a cottage made in the English style, the main thing is that you feel comfortable in it. Our recommendations can help you choose a particular style.
Provence style
This style involves DECORATION, which is done in joyful and warm colors.
If you want to add a few notes of this interesting style or completely decorate the house in Provence style, then you need to remember these basic rules:
- exclusive use natural materials;
- the best color scheme there may be light shades;
- Wall finishing should be done using decorative brick, wood panels and decorative plaster;
- furniture it’s better to “age” or, as an option, choose already aged;
- decorative beams will make the Provence style complete;
- It is better to choose decor in the style of the French province.
Absolutely all interior items should look as if they have been worn out by time. Modern technologies in processing the material they will help to successfully age even brand new furniture, which at first glance would never fit the style of the French province.
Provence is also characterized by the use of printed fabrics, which have simple motifs that fit perfectly into the interior of any room. Also, various motifs can be mixed in the decor to achieve maximum color harmony without compromising the integrity of the style.
As for color, you can safely use all shades of green, blue, yellow and red. An abundance of flowers is a must for the Provence style; it is desirable that the flowers in the vases be alive.
Country style
Country or, as it is also called, rustic style will bring warmth and comfort to your home. Furniture that is ideal for this style is completely devoid of any division into non-modern or modern. As in the previous style, natural materials with elements are most often used self made and special rough finishing.
The interior is dominated by simple natural fabrics such as linen and chintz. Excellent accessories in this decoration would be beautiful flowers, rare editions of books and antiques.
As for furniture, it is better to give preference to unpainted wicker or wooden furniture. Folklore motifs prevail so that the house can preserve the true folk spirit.
Arabic style
Increasingly popular in the interior modern houses becomes an Arabic style that fascinates our compatriots. His correct design quite complicated because you need to follow a lot of rules. For example, images of animals or people in the interior are prohibited. It is recommended to use a variety of patterns that can decorate household items, carpets and even walls.
The richness of color enhances some unearthly feeling, the most popular colors are dark blue azure and luxurious gold.
Minimalism
This style presupposes the presence of extremely laconic forms, and is also characterized by the complete absence of any ornament, detailing of the facade, or decor.
Main characteristics:
- graphic;
- monochrome;
- emphasizing the natural naturalness of textures;
- clarity of compositions.
Light volumes are intended to define the overall appearance of the home, which is not cluttered with furniture. Minimalist furniture uses modern furniture made from the latest materials such as frosted glass, steel, aluminum and, of course, wood.
Hi-tech
Discreet decor and the most reasonable, functional use spaces are considered the main features of the style.
The following features are characteristic of this style:
- straight lines;
- many metal parts;
- copious use of glass.
High-tech equipment is used in this interior. Also widely used are a variety of mobile partitions that can open and close, making it very easy to change the layout.
English
If you want to make your home as conservative as possible, then the English style is the best solution.
Three things can be called the basis of any British interior:
- a unique chair that is installed near the fireplace;
- fireplace;
- bookshelf.
This interior from the books about Sherlock will become a real masterpiece if you use a chair with a high back, upholstered in velvet or leather. Mahogany is an essential element of a British-style interior. Of course, such a tree is quite expensive, but thanks to it you can emphasize the elegance of this style.
American style
American style looks expensive, but in fact, it is incredibly democratic and anyone can afford it.
As you know, the chalet is country house ik somewhere in Switzerland or the Alps. Such coziness is now commonly used in the interiors of cottages and houses. This style is partly characterized by country principles.
For interior decoration Only natural, environmentally friendly products are used clean materials. The massive board will ideal solution for the floor, which can be covered with stain, varnish or wax. Wood is also used for plastering and wall cladding.
Modern interior in the house
Basic principles modern interior are:
- clear lines;
- sophistication;
- simplicity.
The main thing in a modern interior is space, and not things, as in many other styles.
As for color, it is better to use white, black and neutral shades, they are the main ones. Often brave and bright colors can dilute the palette.
Geometric and even shapes are of great importance for furniture. Often furniture for modern interiors is monochromatic. The main rule is that the furniture should not be bulky, there is no need to use various decorations and intricate lines.
Home interior: which room should you pay special attention to?
When the main interior has been chosen, it is worth taking a closer look at the interior of each room so that it best suits the idea of the whole house.
The kitchen is one of the central places in the house. This is where the whole family spends a considerable part of their time. Therefore, it is important to make the kitchen as functional and comfortable as possible. Such a room should not only be comfortable to sit in, it should also be easy to cook here.
The design of this room is thought out to the smallest detail. Of course, it is better to leave such an activity as kitchen furnishings to professionals, but if this is not possible, then a do-it-yourself design can also please you. Remember that the kitchen should have enough space for comfortable movement, and the workspace should be as functional as possible.
Before you start creating a bathroom design, you need to decide on the color, which is the basis of such an interior. Of course, there are certain requirements for its choice, but basically it all depends on taste. Alternatively, the selected color can be harmoniously combined with color scheme the whole house. Then pastel shades such as pink, beige, milky and blue are best.
In order to create an atmosphere of luxury in the room, you need to use details with a bronze finish or gilding. The most popular design option is the classic one, which has not lost its position for many years in a row.
Bedroom design
Most important elements in this room are:
- lighting;
- furniture and its proper arrangement;
- color design;
- details;
- layout.
The placement of windows is incredibly important, so this detail must be taken into account when planning.
Children's design
Interior of wooden houses: how not to go wrong with your choice?
Wooden and environmentally friendly houses are becoming increasingly popular, making them an incredibly popular segment of the design market.
In order to get a truly high-quality design, you need to think about a large number of little things, which as a result will be components of the success of a high-quality interior wooden house. Such a trifle can be considered, for example, engineering systems, passing either inside the house or outside, as well as heating.
Lighting a wooden house is an extremely important issue, so it needs to be thought through very carefully.
Some types of wood can darken over time, making your home appear darker every year. In order to preserve the characteristics of a wooden house, it is necessary to impregnate the wood with appropriate substances.
Attic decoration
Creating an interior in a room that is located under the very roof is not an easy task. This is due to the slopes of the roof and quite low ceilings. A little imagination and good taste can turn your attic into an original and very cozy place, in which you will spend time with pleasure.
In many ways, the interior design of this room depends on the roof in the house, or more precisely on its type. A sloping ceiling suggests that furniture must be placed in the room in accordance with the rules to make it as comfortable as possible.
In addition, in the attic, rooms are decorated according to their purpose; it could be an office, a bedroom, or perhaps a cinema room. Everything as you wish!
Interior of a room with a fireplace: comfort in the flickering fire
The fire of a fireplace can make a person forget about worries and clear his mind. That is why quite often fireplaces are installed in houses or even apartments, which bring real comfort to the house.
Most often, this piece of furniture is installed in the living room, but, in fact, it can be installed in any room of the house. A fireplace in the bedroom will allow you to fall asleep with pleasure.
Modern technologies make it possible to do almost everything, so fireplace designs are surprising in their diversity. Therefore, before the final choice of a fireplace, you need to determine the function that it will play. If you need a fireplace for heating, then you need to choose a real fireplace that is lit manually. But if a fireplace is needed only for aesthetic pleasure, then you can prefer a fictitious fireplace, in which a special screen is installed instead of a fire.
Exterior house design: basic rules
A beautiful house both inside and outside is more a reality than a dream if you know a few rules. To decorate such a house you can use various materials, such as plaster, lining (for example, from natural wood), artificial or natural stone.
Some can perform not only design functions, but also insulate the house from the outside.
In order to create comfortable conditions residence and at the same time maintaining aesthetic functions, you can use thermal panels - modern material, gaining popularity recently.
Courtyard design in a private house: main principles
Before you begin landscaping the area near your house, you need to imagine the overall picture that should appear in the end. What exactly do you want to place on such a picturesque piece of land?
Most often, the following elements are present in the yard:
- terrace;
- bath;
- garage;
- summer kitchen;
- summer shower;
- utility rooms;
- dog enclosure;
- tracks that are successfully combined into one ensemble;
- various green spaces;
- playground.
The first thing you need to do is install all the premises, and then start working on the fountains and various green spaces.
We design the interior ourselves
The services of a designer in interior design are quite often expensive, so most people are looking for a way to design the design themselves. And, I must say, this does not present any particular difficulties, the main thing is to understand the basic principles of such a process..
The main thing in design is to have an idea in which you can realize all your desires. In addition, you need to choose a program in which you can easily bring the project to an ideal state.
At this stage, familiarization with the project and drawing up terms of reference. After confirming all the points, our architect works out a planning solution, develops a plan for the arrangement of furniture, equipment, lighting and the location of communications.
- Conducting interviews with the customer and drawing up technical specifications for the project;
- Visiting the site, inspecting it and measuring the premises;
- Detailed photographic recording of the current state of the object;
- Preparation of a measurement plan with reference to utilities;
- Creating a planning solution with furniture arrangement in different options;
- Explication and zoning of premises indicating distances and dimensions.
During an interview with the client, the architect-designer learns about preferences and tastes in order to develop hand sketches of the future interior and make collages with examples of floor and wall coverings.
- Choosing the direction of the interior style of the house;
- Creation of collages with examples of wall and floor coverings;
- Development of hand sketches for all rooms in the house, interstaircase openings.
Calculating the required quantity, finding and selecting finishing materials for a large country house so that the project is fully realized according to the architect's plans is a very difficult task. Now there are a lot of manufacturers on the market, so choosing the right one from a huge list of items requires some experience. We have a supplier base and we know exactly where it is more profitable to purchase high-quality materials, furniture and decor.
- Floor, wall and ceiling coverings: parquet, laminate, tiles, porcelain tiles, cork, plaster, putty, paint, wallpaper, baseboards, stucco molding, cornices, etc.;
- Plastic or wooden windows and window structures;
- Input and interior doors;
- Wall and ceiling lighting fixtures;
- Furniture, carpets, paintings, decorative elements, etc.
The technical stage of developing the future interior begins with the design of working drawings for dismantling, erected partitions, level marks, switches and other elements.
- Dismantling plan (if any) and plan of erected partitions;
- Ceiling plan to scale indicating level marks, types of materials used;
- Floor plan showing finishing materials and layout directions;
- A plan indicating the location of lighting fixtures, switches, sockets with references;
- Layout diagram of heated floors with binding of sensors;
- Layout plan for plumbing equipment with references in the axes;
- Specification doorways and doors.
The design of a three-dimensional model of the future interior occurs at the stage of selecting finishing materials and furniture. The customer will be given the opportunity to see an example of flooring, furniture arrangement, lighting, kitchen and other decorative elements. If you don't like something, you can make changes. By the way, important point that in the 3D model all the real dimensions and dimensions of the premises of the house are observed.
- Development of 3D visualizations for all premises
- More than 3 angles of each room in the developed interior;
- Several options for styles and furniture arrangement.
Full control by the architect who designed the customer’s future interior, including monitoring the work for compliance created interior with a developed design project for your future home.
- Scheduled inspection of the facility and progress of work;
- Control over the correct implementation according to the developed project;
- If necessary, make adjustments to the documentation;
- Assistance in the selection, purchase of finishing and decorative materials, furniture, lighting and plumbing;
- Placement of decorative elements in the interior.
The architect supervising the project at this stage is engaged in the selection of the necessary pieces of furniture, lighting, decor, etc. All selected interior items will match the style and color with the approved design project, and also take into account the included cost in the project.
- Cabinet furniture: cabinets, racks, tables, modular designs and others;
- Upholstered furniture: armchairs, sofas, ottomans, etc.;
- Turnkey kitchen with equipment;
- Plumbing and furniture for bathrooms and toilets;
- Lighting: lamps, chandeliers, floor lamps, etc.;
- Entrance and interior doors, windows.
At the stage of selecting and purchasing materials for finishing the future interior, many questions arise about quantity, quality and delivery to the site on time. Delivery is a separate issue, since materials are often ordered from different stores and warehouses. At this stage, our specialists will carry out a whole range of work to ensure that the customer’s future housing is implemented strictly according to plan:
- Calculation required quantity finishing materials: plaster, putty, paint, wallpaper, etc.
- Search and procurement quality materials directly from suppliers at reasonable prices;
- Delivery of all necessary materials just in time for the start of repair work.
