Decorating a living room is a responsible matter. If the corridor (hallway), bathroom and kitchen are rather “auxiliary” rooms, then the bedroom or living room are the main ones. After all, it is in them that the most time is spent (not counting the hours of work of each housewife in the kitchen). When planning the design of a bedroom, you want to take into account many points at once, sometimes contradictory. We will try to tell you how to do this in this article. The first chapter will touch on the design features of each room of the house (apartment), the remaining chapters will be devoted specifically to living rooms.

Design of a room depending on its purpose

Living room

This is the case when we can talk about the scope of fantasy. After all, this is usually the largest room in the apartment; you can make many of your desires come true. But, if we talk about a certain standard, then the advice is this: choose a classic style or a modern style. It will not become boring for a long time, and will not irritate you with intrusive elements of bolder styles (just imagine a loft-style living room for a moment - how long will it please you?). You need to start from the meaning of the name of the room - living room. This is the heart of the house; this is where you, for example, take guests.

Bedroom

The first and most important rule is to focus on the gender, character and passions (hobbies) of the owner. It is unlikely that the personal room of a guy-athlete will be similar in design to the bedroom of a woman leading a social lifestyle.

Compliance with the tenant - here main criterion choosing a room design.

Bathroom

It all depends primarily on the size. If the bathroom is very small, the proper arrangement of the necessary elements in it comes to the fore. Make the most of every square centimeter. You may have to refuse to install a washing machine (you can put it in the kitchen) and order (buy) a tall, narrow cabinet. It will not “eat up” square meters of floor, but it will accommodate everything you need.

Children's

It is clear that the tastes of an adult and a child can differ greatly. And what parents think is the most suitable option, their child may not like it at all. Therefore, first, try to find out which room the child himself sees. Discuss the general idea and details, sketch out the project.

Corridor (hallway)

The most important guideline is size. It determines what kind of design you can afford to implement in this room. If this is a modest few meters, then first of all you will have to choose from the essentials (wardrobe, key holder, shelf for hats). The general one should be simple and unobtrusive. It is better to abandon colorful wallpaper and open shelves - this will “clutter” the room. It is also worth considering good lighting. A successful lighting solution will help “push apart” the walls or visually raise.

A large corridor (entrance hall) provides more options when planning a design. In addition to the essentials, you can afford additional elements comfort and decor of the room (sofa at the entrance, large floor vase).

Choosing a style

So, the fundamental question is the choice of style for the living room. Let's look at a few of the most common options.

Modern

Undoubtedly, this style, like no other, will look relevant and modern (corresponding to the name). To prevent the appearance of the room from becoming boring, you can use some tricks. For example, to focus on those interior details that are easy to replace if desired (curtains, chandelier, paintings on the walls, various decorative items). By removing something and adding a new “zest”, you can easily give the room a new mood without resorting to global changes.

Classic

The style is suitable for those who love solidity and timeless design options. That’s what’s good about classics – they are always appropriate.

When choosing a classic style for a bedroom or living room, remember - classic does not tolerate cheapness! Everything, from furniture to the most inconspicuous part of the interior, should “breathe” with solidity.

Hi-tech

An excellent option for lovers of minimalism in the interior. Clear lines, strict functionality of objects, a free atmosphere in the room, clear colors - this is what you need to focus on when choosing a high-tech style.

Remember that this style is good for those who really like it. By choosing it for the design of a bedroom or living room as an experiment, you risk quickly getting tired of the unusual look of the room.

Minimalism

A style somewhat similar to the high-tech style. From furniture - only necessary and functional components. The general direction of the design should be observed in the main elements (wallpaper, furniture, curtains), avoiding small parts interior

Design options according to room area

Room 5 sq m

The size of such a room only allows for so much. It is worth refraining from many pieces of furniture and leaving the essentials, according to the purpose of the room. Bed, small wardrobe- perhaps this will become the decoration of such a small room. Otherwise, the bedroom will turn into a “Chinese box” filled with its owner’s things. Guided by the principle of minimalism in the design of such a room, remember that one large (but shallow) closet is better than separate shelves, etc.

Room 8-9 sq m

This size of living room is undoubtedly more convenient. It is possible to place more necessary things. And design options can be “bolder”. In a room of this size, if desired, you can arrange useful pieces of furniture (, bookshelves, bedside tables), and “minor” ones (a small aquarium, a TV on the wall, a soft pouf or a couch).

Room 12-15 sq. m

In this case, you can choose a certain style and strictly adhere to it. The size of the room will allow you to observe all the subtleties of style and embody the chosen direction in everything, without saving on space.

The nuances of decorating a room for a girl and a boy

It is clear that there is a difference in the design of a boy’s and a girl’s room. It is important not to go to extremes and templates when decorating your personal room. Below are the main criteria that you should adhere to when planning your bedroom design.

The bedroom of a young girl has:

• Light (usually pastel) colors
• Lightness and elegance of furniture
• Abundance of decorative elements

Room young man usually different:

• Some asceticism (minimalism)
• Strict “masculine” colors
• Functionality of furniture

It is clear that each person is individual. And a girl’s room is not something predictably “girly”. Surely, an athlete’s bedroom will be very different from a young woman’s boudoir. Also with the choice of room design for a young man - there are many options. It all depends on the personal preferences and lifestyle of the owner of the room.

How to choose the right wallpaper for a room

It would seem that wallpaper is just the background of the room in essence. And you need to choose them, focusing primarily on color. However, the modern assortment expands the range of criteria that you need to rely on in your choice. First of all, the purpose of the room influences. After all, wallpaper for the kitchen will be significantly different from wallpaper for the nursery or living room! And the process varies depending on the type of wallpaper chosen.

Wallpaper for the bedroom

Whatever the style of the room, it is better to choose wallpaper for the bedroom in neutral tones. After all, the first and most important purpose of the room is relaxation. This is what you should start from when thinking about “clothing” for the walls. Choosing bright wallpapers certain colors or with a very expressive design - think ahead. Will you get tired of this wallpaper after just a couple of months and want a calmer option? If you want bright accents, let them be photo frames, unusual vases, and other accessories. Replacing them with new ones is easier than changing the wallpaper on the walls. If the bedroom style involves “expensive” decoration, you can choose seamless fabric wallpaper. By the way, they will do an excellent job of providing additional sound insulation.

Wallpaper for the living room

Curtains for the living room and bedroom: features of choice

Usually, when designing a room, it is done almost as an afterthought. Although this interior detail can carry no less stylistic load than, for example, furniture or wallpaper! Curtains are like the calling card of a room. They can make the room boring and expressionless, and when good choice revive the most laconic room in design.

There are rules for choosing curtains that should always be taken into account so as not to be disappointed with the result.

• Curtains should be combined primarily with the color and texture of the textiles in the room.
• The upholstery of upholstered furniture and curtains must be in harmony!
• The patterns of wallpaper, curtains and textiles in the room should not “interrupt” each other, creating chaos. If the wallpaper pattern is clear and pronounced, it is better to opt for curtains in one color, without a pattern.
• Using a contrast effect to correct room imperfections (vertical stripes on curtains are perfect for a room with low ceilings, and the transverse stripes will visually expand it). Also, do not forget about the size and shape of the window(s), the size of the room, the height of the ceiling and other features of the room.

When choosing curtains for a living room, it is important not to overdo it! Excessive pretentiousness of curtains, an abundance of details and a complex cut can do a disservice and make all other design elements look inexpressive.

Ceiling design in the room

When deciding on a living room, you need to be guided by many criteria. An important point is determining the amount of financial costs. After all, the ceiling can be either “budget” (simple whitewashing or painting the surface) or more expensive (there are many options here).

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Ceiling finishing options and their features
Ceiling plasterboard	Perhaps this is the most common ceiling design option in our time. After all, it has a lot of undeniable advantages: Possibility of creating complex original designs. The ceiling can become the main thing design solution in the design of the room! Additional sound insulation. Saving heat and adjusting the microclimate of the room.
	One of the fastest and easiest ceiling repair options. If you want something special, unique design, then the suspended ceiling can be combined with plasterboard elements. The disadvantages include its price (most often it is much higher than other possible options).
Fabric cloth	A very specific option, used only in individual, thoughtful room design.

A house is an indicator of the taste and sense of style of its owner; you can know a person all your life, but once you visit his home, you will radically change your opinion about him. Coming up with a room design is not as easy as it seems: you need to look through many websites, magazines, photographs, be able to combine the ideas you see and create a harmonious combination of them. The most difficult thing is for those who develop the design of a small room: maintaining functionality without losing comfort and creating cluttered structures is very difficult. Each room has its own purpose, its own characteristics, which must be taken into account when choosing interior elements. You can always turn to professional designers, but your own project will look better and less formulaic. An apartment with individuality evokes admiration for its owner, the creator of a beautiful design. The rooms, depending on their size and location, are divided according to their purpose.

By purpose

Traditionally, large rooms are associated with a living room, small ones with an office or a nursery - these stereotypes are no longer relevant for a long time, getting rid of them is the most difficult part when starting to create designer rooms. Creating a project for an apartment or one of the rooms requires technical knowledge, an innate sense of style, and knowledge of new modern trends. There is no point in blindly following fashion, but it is quite possible to take and implement individual elements into your project. This approach will protect you from template solutions and will preserve the uniqueness and originality of the design. Increasingly, professionals, in order to avoid the hackneyed design of a room’s interior design, are turning to unusual themes or outdated trends, which in a new version create a sensation, the same “loft” style. The purpose of a room is a determining factor in creating its image. Basic stereotypes, mistakes and possibilities of the type of rooms.

Room view	Traditional Perception	Modern features
Living room	the largest room in the apartment	· kitchen-living room in a studio apartment; · living room combined with bedroom or workplace.
Kitchen	along the wall with ventilation shaft; · with window access.	· arbitrary location due to the presence of high-quality air conditioning; · in the absence of a window - a powerful hood for a large area of ​​the room.
Children's	the smallest room	if space allows, then a room of medium or larger size– for creating play and sports areas
Bedroom	small to medium sized room	part of the office or living room dedicated to the bed
Bathroom	connection to the sewer	modern equipment allows you to install a toilet or shower even on the balcony
Hallway	large area with a huge number of cabinets	Hanger, shoe rack, chest of drawers, mirror - other decorative elements
Corridor	wide, spacious, the size of a full room	lack of a corridor or minimal area for it

Living room

The function of the living room in different families and people often differs significantly. This can be a place for spending time together as a family, then we make it cozy and comfortable, complement it with a spacious sofa, a fluffy rug, and a large round table. Or, the living room can be formal, in which case minimalism is popular: a sofa, a small table, a large TV on the wall with an audio system. The notorious “slides” and “walls” have long lost their relevance - the capacity of such structures is small, but there are enough dust collector shelves. When choosing dark-colored furniture or shelves for your living room, you should select a high-quality antistatic agent in advance, otherwise dust will be visible on it after a few hours. A stylish living room is: pastel colors, bright accents, original catchy interior items (the main thing is not to overload, turning the apartment into a flea market). In the design of the living room, minimalism and neatness, clear lines and beautiful geometry are relevant.

Bedroom

A modern bedroom often turns out to be just a separate bed with little decor or photo frames overhead. At best, space is created for the bedroom in a small room. The situation is due to the fact that not everyone can afford a cottage, and in a simple apartment, even one consisting of more than 4 rooms, the space finds a more useful use. Is it possible to do without a bedroom and sleep on the sofa? It is possible, but after 5 years of this practice or if health problems arise, you will need a high-quality bed and an appropriate mattress. Modern folding sofas do not have a very beneficial effect on sleep quality and back health. A convenient and stylish option is to combine a bedroom with a dressing room, which is separated by translucent glass. In the bedroom, warm colors are relevant, creating a calm but solid environment. It is popular to decorate the wall at the head of the bed with a different type of wallpaper or texture.

Kitchen

Kitchen interior design – design first kitchen set. Built-in household appliances look the most stylish, so before you start preparing a sketch of the kitchen, you need to know the parameters of the whole household appliances: size, power consumption, recommended distance from it to a wall or other device, cord length, hose length (dishwasher or washing machine).

Important! Before you start planning your kitchen set, you need to know the exact parameters of household appliances and the location of sockets!

Neglecting this information will complicate the installation of the headset and ruin appearance kitchens. Nowadays, more and more people are abandoning tiled splashbacks in kitchens in favor of glass, which is brighter, more impressive, and more hygienic. Designers partially support the trend by offering aprons made of wood, embossed plastic, or unusual tiles. Glass looks impressive when it has an original image on it, and not just “flowers, butterflies, horses.” An integral and convenient part of a modern kitchen is a bar counter, but if possible, it is better to place it, along with a minibar, on an insulated balcony.

Bathroom

The interior of a bathroom greatly depends on its size. In a large room, it is appropriate to place a large bathtub, shower stall, and use large mirrors to decorate the walls. The design of a small bath will differ in favor of functionality. It is important not to overload the room with elements or clutter the space. A stylish bathroom gives preference to pastel colors: olive, beige, shades of gray, white, black and their combinations. The volumetric panel on the wall gave way to small decorative inserts. Small mosaics, ornaments of geometric shapes, relief, multi-level wall surfaces, stylized wood, brick and stone are trends in modern style. Good lighting plays an important role; colored lighting looks fresh. If the size of the bathroom does not allow you to combine a shower cabin and a bathtub, you can consider limiting yourself to a shower - this will save space and look presentable.

Children's

The size and interior design of a children's room depends on the age of the children, their number, if there are more than 2, then the difference in age and gender. If the children are small and same-sex, after a short period of time each of them will need personal space, their own workplace. Workstations should be located on different sides of the room or, if there is a long table along the window, then at a sufficient distance from each other. Every year a child needs personal space more and more, and this also needs to be taken into account when designing a nursery. You shouldn’t openly make a “children’s room” by gluing wallpaper with cartoons and making everything framed with trains - after a couple of years, an “adult” child will not want to live in a room “for kids”. To save space, designers resort to tricks: bunk bed, beds that pull out from each other, podiums with pull-out beds. All this will free up space for exercise, active games or a sports corner.

Hallway

Stylish hallway - minimum cabinets, maximum functionality. This does not mean that you need to give up built-in furniture - it is quite appropriate if the space of the room allows, but if the hallway is small, it is better to limit yourself to the basic elements: a shoe cabinet/shoe rack, a hanger for outerwear, a shelf for hats, an ottoman, a mirror, a rug, small decorative elements. Personal photos in the hallway and corridor look inappropriate; if you want to decorate the walls, paintings or panels are more suitable. Traditionally, furniture in the living room is chosen in a dark color, but white or milky will look more impressive and will not require too much maintenance. Small details, such as a plate for small items and keys, an umbrella stand, a hanger for a handbag, and a vase will add comfort and individuality. It is better to make the color of the walls in the corridor light due to the lack of lighting in this part of the apartment.

Cabinet

A workplace is one thing, but a full-fledged office is quite another. In most cases, the office involves following the office style, but for creative people there may be a more comfortable room with bright colors, bags scattered on the floor with chairs and intricate interior elements. A classic office should create a working environment, set the tone for work, and be suitable for business negotiations. The work space should not resemble a museum - it must be stylish: elements made from natural materials, combinations of dark and light colors, interactive or simple board. Large personal photographs look inappropriate on the walls; it is better to use modern painting. Shelving and cabinets are a necessary part of the work process. You shouldn’t decorate your office excessively; this is, first of all, a place where you should be comfortable working.

By size and shape

Traditionally, rooms vary in size, shape and functionality. By size: large, medium, small. Shape: rectangular, square, L-shaped, round, quadrangular, polyhedron. The most common are square and rectangular. Of particular interest are rooms of unconventional shape. The first impression is that this will complicate the creation of a design project, in fact, the structural features of the room themselves suggest what and where it is better to place. If there are an abundance of corners, we hide them with built-in cabinets and shelves, leveling the space, achieving the correct geometry of the room. When designing a trapezoid room, we adhere to the same rules, or we emphasize the features of the room and arrange the furniture so that the trapezoid is clearly visible in the center. Quadrangular room with irregular angles other than 90 degrees, requires adjustment with furniture and wallpaper with an abstract volumetric pattern. We don’t hide inappropriate walls, but emphasize them – highlight them with other wallpaper or texture.

Small room design

When designing a small room, you need to learn how to save space without compromising the overall style. Can be used hanging shelves, window sill, stylized as a workplace. Transformable furniture, for example, a wardrobe that transforms into a bed, will significantly save space. If a small room is L-shaped, it is possible to zone it into a resting place in its far part, and work area closer to the door. When it is impossible to separate the work area and the bed, multi-sized colored pillows will help out, forming a cozy sofa from the bed. It would be appropriate to use a podium or loft bed. The design of a very small living room is much more complicated than a large one, but with the right approach you can get a unique, stylish part of the apartment. There are several ways to visually increase space:

• decorating a wall with photo wallpaper with a three-dimensional pattern or another texture and type of wallpaper;
• the advantage of light shades with elements of bright or dark color;
• high-quality lighting;
• used in a rectangular room traditional curtains covering the window, in a square one - blinds or roller blinds.

Middle room design

Designing a medium-sized room gives you a lot of possibilities and options. In this topic, it is more appropriate to talk about how to make part of the apartment stylish. We use either catchy wallpaper and calm pastel furniture, or we make neutral walls and give free rein to our imagination in decorating the room. The second option is a win-win and does not require special knowledge and skills. An average square room can be divided into two rectangular sectors; built-in wardrobes with large patterns, voluminous panels or paintings on the walls, drawings with glow-in-the-dark paint would look appropriate. In matters of interior design for a medium room, you can resort not only to using shelves, but also hanging cabinets. Give preference to expanding the bathroom to the size of an average room and organizing a real home beauty salon. Such a bathroom will be very stylish and impressive.

Large room design

When creating the design of a large room, you can use two options. The first option is minimalism. If in big room living room, a huge sofa and a massive armchair and table would be appropriate. Small details will get lost in such a space and will look out of place. If part of the apartment is very large, it would be reasonable to divide it into several interconnected zones. This could be a living room separated from the bar by a bar counter, or zoning based on interests: decorative partitions separating the TV viewing area from a hammock, sports complex or play area. It is better to emphasize zones with different types of textures or color combinations. A large room is suitable for organizing a large living room and two smaller sectors: for preparing food and for organizing meals. Large areas must be well lit, so the outer wall is made entirely of glass.

Rectangular rooms

A rectangular room requires adjustment and visual expansion of the space. This effect is achieved with the help of long voluminous curtains; their waves remove excess length, hiding disproportion. Empty walls filled with square panels, adjusting the height. Division into zones - effective solution for a rectangular shape: make a work area on the window side, and a bedroom closer to the entrance. If a large room is intended to be a living room, then the part farthest from the entrance will be equipped as a work area or bedroom. When zoning, it is not necessary to clearly separate zones - by color or partition; it is enough to leave a small free space or highlight one of the areas with a rug, and visually this part of the apartment will be divided. Shelving in the back of the room, podiums, combination different types wall and floor coverings will help visualize the length and make it more comfortable.

Square rooms

The design of square rooms is more difficult than rectangular ones, especially if it is small. A large square one can be zoned into 3 parts: bedroom, relaxation area, workspace. The square part of the apartment is more suitable for the interior of the living room; its inherent minimalism will be appropriate. If design is necessary for a very small square, you will have to prioritize and make do with the essentials: a sofa, small interior details, a TV on the wall. Square kitchen loses to a rectangular one - you lose useful space for the kitchen unit and gain an extra one in the center of the room. A square room is ideal for office design: strict lines and the ability to create ideal proportions will come in handy. Wall panels and paintings must be chosen rectangular, lengthening and visualizing the space.

Room styles

When choosing the style of a room, you need to follow it impeccably. By mixing one style with another, we risk getting bad taste. Modern styles offer a solution for every budget and taste. With a limited budget, you can create a stunning room design in a loft or minimalist style. There is a general trend of preference in the interior for a combination of light colors and bright elements. The individuality of a room is given not by the chosen style, but by the elaborate details of the interior. The style depends on the purpose of the room.

Important! The styles of rooms in the same apartment should be close or identical!

Provence is often used for the kitchen, Scandinavian style, rarely minimalism. For the living room, loft, hi-tech, avant-garde are relevant. The bedroom can be made in eco-style or hi-tech. When choosing the style of a room, you need to take into account the general style of the apartment or house. There are the following types of interior design of rooms:

• Hi-tech. Characterized by the predominance of black and red colors in the interior and bright red and turquoise accents. It is distinguished by emphasized minimalism and strict lines.
• Vanguard. It manifests itself in an abundance of bright details and interior items when decorating floors and walls in pastel colors. Reflected in broken lines, asymmetry, light abstractionism.
• Eco style. The name speaks for itself - an abundance of plants, natural materials, absence of plastic windows and synthetic carpets.
• Scandinavian style. Characterized by a predominance of white, shades of brown and gray colors, wood and imitation brick finishing.
• Loft. A subtle combination of simplicity and minimal repairs with designer things from unnecessary unusual old things. In the style we can see: a panel made from “aged” boards, an open fireplace in the shape of a bowl. The direction was supposed to be a solution in the interior of attic rooms, but now the implementation of this style is more solid and expensive.
• Minimalism. The owner of an impressive cottage can afford this style. By allocating a significant area for a centrally located bed or sofa, you can create a unique design, but at the expense of functionality.
• Provence. This style creates a doll-like interior and is popular in kitchen design. Stylized antique elements, vintage wallpaper, dishes on the shelves, artificially aged materials are a reflection of the sophisticated Provence style.

Ceiling decoration - types of ceilings

The ceiling is a noticeable part of the room, it is difficult not to pay attention to it, so it must be perfect. There are not many ceiling options, and if the electrical wiring runs along the ceiling, then there are only two of them: plasterboard or tension. You can combine these two options or make a mirror ceiling. Currently, suspended ceilings and plasterboard can be of any color or with photo printing. Stretch ceilings may differ in texture: matte or glossy. Matte is used in large rooms, glossy in the bath and toilet. A leveled ceiling can simply be painted - it looks high-quality, solid, but not always durable. Decorating the ceiling in a room involves maintaining the overall style of the room, and color combination. A white ceiling looks win-win, but rather ordinary; you can add modern notes with the help of interesting lamps with original patterns or lighting.

Wall decoration - types of materials and wallpaper

The choice of material for the walls of the apartment depends on the room: in the corridor we choose a denser, wear-resistant texture. In the bedroom and living room we give preference to more delicate materials. This type of finishing such as painting can be used for the corridor or rooms with low temperature conditions: pantry, veranda, basement. Wallpaper amazes with its variety of types and colors. Often wallpaper comes in two styles at once: plain and with a pattern on the same background. Paper is an economical option, not inferior in style and quality to expensive wallpaper. Non-woven wallpaper is easy to apply to walls - only the wall is smeared, which allows you to paste the wallpaper quickly and evenly. Vinyl wallpaper known for durability and good performance. Glass wallpaper, tiles, decorative plaster, stone, decorative panels– will allow you to create a unique style.

Floor decoration - types of floor coverings

A popular floor covering is linoleum - durable, unpretentious to use, and easy to repair. In second place in popularity is laminate, which is considered natural and requires a perfectly flat floor when laying and maintaining the distance to the wall. If the corner sways in one place, there is a high probability that when the humidity of the room changes, the floor will rise and it will have to be disassembled and filed. Ceramic tiles durable, requires professional styling and fireproof, suitable for bathtubs, toilets and kitchen islands. Flaw - cold surface in the absence of floor heating. Cork coverings floors are natural, wear-resistant, suitable for the bedroom. Polyvinyl chloride - fire-resistant high-quality coating, will last up to 30 years, has an elegant relief. The stone covering is durable, but heavy and cold. The self-leveling floor looks impressive - it provides a wide range of design possibilities.

Curtain design

Curtains are an integral part of the design of the room, you have to limit the blinds or roller blinds, but it’s hard to resist the number of full-fledged stylish curtains. Classic curtains are often used, but curtains such as Roman curtains find their place in apartments and houses: they are distinguished by airiness, delicate shades, and horizontal folds. Austrian curtains are distinguished by the presence of laces for lifting them and the predominance of expensive shiny fabrics in the design: cambric, silk. London curtains reflect a chic English style: graceful waves reminiscent of the Roman style, distinguished by high costs of materials and type of assembly. The design of a small room does not exclude the presence of curtains: you can choose them of the required length and color. Curtains with photo printing are popular - such an interior element will allow you to adjust the visual perception of the size of the room.

The layout of a Khrushchev building, without a doubt, is not as interesting as the design two-story cottage or luxurious country house. But precisely in such small apartments oh and most of the population lives. And only a small part of design companies agree to work with such limited space: it is inconvenient, not always practical, and costs an order of magnitude cheaper than furnishing luxury apartments.

We will share ideas for decorating small apartments, as well as designing interiors for small rooms in this article.

Interior design for a small apartment

The task of the designer who has taken on the design of a Khrushchev apartment is to rationally use every millimeter of space, not to overload the apartment and, at the same time, equip it with all the interior items necessary for life.

Much, of course, depends on the purpose of each room, but general principles The organization of the interiors of small apartments remains unchanged:

1. Free up the space in your apartment to the maximum.
2. Do not clutter the apartment with small parts and unnecessary furniture.
3. Install only the most necessary interior items in the room, use transformable furniture and mini-versions of appliances and special equipment (front-facing washing machines, mini-refrigerators, etc.).
4. Fill a small apartment with light, both daylight and artificial.
5. Try to visually expand the boundaries of space and raise the ceilings in the apartment.
6. Use plain textiles of a simple cut, without frills, ruffles or complex embroidery. Do not drape the apartment windows, replacing the usual curtains with transparent tulle, Roman shades or compact blinds.
7. Choose sliding door designs or abandon them altogether, replacing them with light partitions in the interior.

To make it clearer, you need to consider each point of these rules in more detail and familiarize yourself with photos of the interiors of small apartments made by professional designers.

Attention! The interior of the “Khrushchev” should be harmonious, but in no case should this harm the functionality of the apartment: each room is equipped with all the necessary items and furniture.

Interior styles for a small room

Ideas for decorating a small-sized home are primarily based on style. Today, many trends and styles of interior design are known, but not all of them are suitable for decorating a “Khrushchev” or a room of limited area.

Important! The least suitable interior for a small room is classic style. All the ruffles, flounces, tapestries and velvet will become just a collection of dust and an unnecessary clutter in an already cramped room.

The most matching styles for the interior of a small room - modern. This group includes:

• hi-tech;
• minimalism;
• modern style;
• loft.

A small room will also look good in some ethnic interior design styles, for example:

• Scandinavian interior with a predominance of white shades and maximum amount of light;
• Japanese traditional interior with minimal furnishings and minor decor;
• cozy Provence is suitable for the interior small kitchens and cute bedrooms.

In general, we can say that interiors with a minimum number of details, clear lines and plain walls are suitable for small apartments.

Color influence

The main goal of a small room interior planner is to expand the space and create the illusion of a spacious room. Not all shades of the color palette are able to cope with this task. Optimal solution- white and all pastel shades such as beige, pinkish, light gray or muted blue.

This doesn't mean that everything in a small room should be monochromatic, but that you should avoid large prints, bright patterns and lots of small details. It is best to paint the walls with plain paint or cover them with wallpaper without a pattern.

Advice! At the same time, textures in the interior of an apartment are not prohibited; on the contrary, designers recommend decorating the interior of a small apartment with various surfaces (stone, wood or leather). This will make the monochromatic painting more interesting and deep.

There is a rule of three colors, which is perfectly suitable for the interiors of small rooms:

1. The interior should use one basic shade, in which most of the walls of the apartment, ceiling and floor are painted.
2. It is allowed to install furniture of the same color as the base, but a slightly different shade.
3. Small details, textiles and decor are made in two other colors, contrasting or close in gamut to the main tone.

If you look at the apartments whose photos are posted on the pages of design publications, in almost every picture you can see these three colors, on which the entire composition is built.

Attention! Only experienced specialists or people with exceptional taste will be able to decorate the interior with a large number of shades.

The peculiarity of light tones lies in their ability to distance objects, blur boundaries, and smooth out clear lines. A room in light shades seems larger and more spacious, so the walls of the Khrushchev-era building should definitely be light and monochromatic.

Ideas for decorating ceilings in such rooms mainly involve using the same light colors. If you need to hide the line between surfaces, it is recommended to paint the ceiling with paint whose tone is one unit different from the color of the walls.

More options for the apartment ceiling: glossy tension structure or a multi-level ceiling with lighting around the perimeter. These techniques allow you to visually raise the ceiling and make the room more spacious.

The floors in a small apartment can be either dark or light - it depends on the wishes of the owner. Only thresholds and various jumpers on the floor covering will have to be abandoned - they “eat up” precious space.

Advice! If laminate, parquet or boards are laid on the floor of a small apartment, it is better to lay each element diagonally, starting from the corner opposite the entrance. In this case, there will be more waste and you will have to tinker with cutting the boards, but the room will gain a few visual centimeters.

Regarding uniformity flooring, there is no clear answer here. It has been noticed that in redesigned studio apartments it looks better to have different flooring in each zone (tiles in the kitchen, carpet in the bedroom, parquet in the living room), but in a small apartment separated by doors it is better to lay the same flooring and, if possible, hide the joints.

Furniture

Small apartments require special furniture - the usual sets simply will not fit in this interior.

Microscopic areas standard apartments- a legacy of the Soviet past. Construction small rooms was completely justified - there was an urgent task: to provide housing for as many people as possible.

Now the housing problem is not so acute, but the houses built will not soon cross the line physical wear and tear. Therefore, the majority of people still live in tiny apartments. And - the problem is urgent.

Demand creates supply. Designers offer many interior design options for small spaces. You can independently (but without neglecting the advice of experienced people) try to build your own everyday happiness in a separate tiny room.

So where to start?

1. Clean up a few square meters of your experimental premises.

2. Look around carefully and determine future interior style, based on your preferences, draw up a detailed plan for the redevelopment of the space (using the photo ideas presented in the gallery).

3. Say: “God bless you!” and begin the transformation.

Some tips on design ideas (you can see them in the selection of photos)

Space zoning:

1. Dividing the area into functional areas - rest, work, receiving guests. They can be designated various finishes walls, arches, or separated by partitions made of decorated glass blocks (by the way, such blocks interspersed with shells, twigs), wooden or plastic panels look very romantic.

2. A large aquarium will look great - it is both a magnificent decorative element, an excellent air humidifier, and at the same time an unusual partition.

Visual increase in space:

1. Use of light shades in decoration color range(in this case, preference should be given to cool tones). It is better if the floor and ceiling are in the same color.

2. Glossy suspended ceilings will visually make the room much larger.

3. The absence of large decorative items and minimizing the amount of furniture will also visually expand the room.

4. It is worth carefully choosing curtains for windows and furniture upholstery - they should not be discordant with the general background.

5. The lighting in the room should be made bright, preferably distributed among functional areas.

6. The use of mirrors or mirror elements will visually increase the size of the room. There are photographs in the gallery where this technique is clearly demonstrated.

7. Furniture should be placed along the walls. Its size in horizontal planes should be as small as possible. For example, for a seat, use not a large sofa, but a miniature sofa.

8. Multifunctional objects should be used in everyday life: for example, the same sofa can be a place to sit, a drawer for bed linen, and a bed for one person.

9. Decorate a small room atu decorative elements Do this very carefully, otherwise all the work to visually increase the space may go to waste.

10. There is no need to place decorations on horizontal surfaces (if these are photographs of your favorite pug, just hang them on the wall, and place a large flower on the floor in the corner opposite the front door).

To live beautifully, it is not at all necessary to have a huge living space, the main thing is to be able to plan and bring your ideas to life!

Compact spaces in our apartments, unfortunately, are not that uncommon. However, if desired, they can be made aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and functional. At correct zoning and a competent combination of colors and textures can create a modern design for a small room and visually expand the space.

Where to start?

When drawing up a design project, you should take into account all the architectural features of the room and its pros and cons. After measuring the width of the walls, the size of windows and doors, the height of the ceiling, the distances between furniture, taking into account the width of the aisles, a schematic plan is drawn. The location of electrical outlets should also be marked on it.

There are several techniques with which you can wisely manage square meters in small room:

If the door is not an urgent need, it is better to get rid of it - this will help free up a couple of free meters; you can go further and expand the doorway or turn it into an arch; lightweight sliding doors are a good option for a small room;

Sliding doors in the bedroom

When choosing furniture, preference should be given to lightweight sliding structures or built-in wardrobes;

You can make the room visually more spacious using mirrored or glossy surfaces;

A narrow and long small room can easily be divided into zones; however, massive elements should not be used as partitions - it is better to install partially filled structures or partitions made of glass;

You can select a separate work area even in a small room

Zoning space using furniture elements and contrasting wall decoration

If there is no natural light, it is advisable to provide a false window with artificial lighting - in this case the room will look much more comfortable;

You can also save living space by increasing the width of the window sill;

Window sill-tabletop

To prevent the room from looking too dull, do not neglect the ceiling decoration; of course, in a small room, complex ones will be inappropriate (you can only afford small ceiling elements); ideal option may become glossy stretch fabrics with or without colored inserts.

Advice. If the central part of the decor is the ceiling, the remaining surfaces should have a minimum of finishing.

Glossy stretch ceilings in the nursery

Be sure to consider the type of lighting - a well-lit room seems more spacious; in a small room it is better to provide a combination of point ceiling lamps, central chandelier, sconces and floor lamps;

Stucco molding and massive chandeliers are not used in small rooms.

Choosing a color palette

Be sure to make a color sketch of the room - in this case, you will be able to see firsthand the correct choice of shades and placement of accents:

For a small room, it is preferable to use light colors - they will visually expand the space; bright rich or dark colors are best used only as finishing;

Dark colors are used only as finishing

Light colors help visually expand the room, plus delicate pastel shades will promote relaxation.

The ceiling does not have to be painted white, but in order not to burden the space, it must be at least a couple of tones lighter than the walls; choose for him calm pastel beige, linen shades, ivory or muted yellow shades - this way you can compensate for the lack of lighting in a room facing the shady side;

The ceiling should be slightly lighter than the walls

Prints that are too large can “eat up” space, while an excess of small repeating patterns can be depressing; if you absolutely want to put wallpaper with colored patterns in the room, decorate only one of the walls with it;

Only one of the walls can be decorated with colored wallpaper

Plain walls can be enlivened with bright color inserts, paintings or photos;

Be extremely careful with your selection color shades– after all, color dissonance can nullify even a brilliant idea;

Experiment with horizontal and vertical patterns - in the first case you can visually make the room taller, and in the second you can visually expand the room;

Volumetric curtains with drapery are inappropriate in a small room - it is better to choose a lighter plain fabric or fabric with a small pattern

If the room faces sunny side, you can allow yourself to experiment and decorate it in cool colors: gray, ash-turquoise, muted blue or faded purple; By diluting a similar color palette with bright colors, you can get a very non-trivial interior.

If the room is well lit, you can easily afford to use shades of gray

Advice. Chrome surfaces go very poorly with natural wood. It is best used in combination with glass or stone.

Selection of furniture

When arranging furniture in a small room main task– use most effectively usable area:
it is necessary to use mobile, folding and multifunctional furniture to the maximum;

You can free up free space with cabinets that are not too deep, but high, up to the ceiling;

Advice. There is an immutable rule in design - the color of the flooring should be opposite to the color of the furniture.

In a small room, try to use sofas as much as possible, or you can use them for bed linen and bedding;

Sofa with built-in wardrobe

Built-in wardrobes are located at the bottom of the bed

You can also save space by using small cabinets located above the head of the bed;

Wardrobes above the head of the bed

Open shelves “eat up” less space; you shouldn’t force them with too many small objects - they will bring a feeling of chaos;

Using mirrored or stained glass you can bring more volume and light into the room and visually expand it.

Using mirror surfaces to expand space