Decorating a living room is a big responsibility. If the corridor (entrance hall), bathroom and kitchen are rather “auxiliary” rooms, then the bedroom or living room are the main ones. After all, it is in them that most of the time is spent (not counting the labor hours of each housewife in the kitchen). When planning the design of a bedroom, I want to take into account many points at once, sometimes contradictory. How to do this, we will try to tell in this article. The first chapter will touch upon the design features of each room of the house (apartment), the rest of the chapters will be devoted specifically to living rooms.
Room design depending on its purpose
Living room
This is the case when you can talk about the scope of fantasy. After all, usually this is 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. He will not “get bored” for a long time, will not annoy with obsessive elements of more daring styles (just imagine a loft-style living room for a minute - how long will it please you?). You need to start from the meaning of the name of the room - the 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 an athlete guy will be similar in design to the bedroom of a woman leading a secular lifestyle.
Compliance with the tenant is the main criterion for choosing a room design.
Bathroom
It all depends primarily on the size. If the bathroom is very small, the competent arrangement of the elements necessary in it comes to the fore. Make the most of every square centimeter. You may have to abandon the installation of a washing machine (you can put it in the kitchen) and order (buy) a tall narrow cabinet. He will not "eat" square meters of the floor, but will contain everything you need.
Children's
It is clear that the tastes of an adult and a child can vary greatly. And what parents think is the most suitable option may not please their child at all. Therefore, first try to find out what kind of room the child himself sees. Discuss the general idea and details, sketch out the project.
Corridor (entrance hall)
The most important guideline is size. It is from him that what design you can afford to embody in this room is curled. If this is a modest few meters, then first of all you will have to choose from the most necessary things (wardrobe, key holder, shelf for hats). The general should be simple and unobtrusive. It is better to give up colorful wallpaper and open shelves - this will “clutter up” the room. It is also worth considering good lighting. A good lighting solution will help to "push" the walls or visually raise.
A large corridor (entrance hall) gives more options when planning a design. In addition to the most necessary, you can afford additional elements of comfort and decor of the room (a sofa at the entrance, a large floor vase).
Choose a style
So, the fundamental question is the choice of style for the living room. Let's look at some of the most common options.
Modern
Undoubtedly - this style, like no other, will look relevant and modern (according to the name). So that the view of the room is not tired, you can use some tricks. For example, to focus on those interior details that are easy to replace if desired (curtains, a chandelier, paintings on the walls, various decorative trifles). 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 the beauty of the classic - it is always appropriate.
When choosing a classic style for a bedroom or living room, remember - classics do not tolerate cheapness! Everything, from furniture to the most inconspicuous part of the interior, should “breathe” with solidity.
High tech
A great 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. Choosing it for the design of a bedroom or living room as an experiment, you run the risk of quickly getting tired of the unusual look of the room.
Minimalism
A style somewhat similar to high-tech style. From furniture - only the necessary and functional components. The general design direction should be observed in the main elements (wallpaper, furniture, curtains), avoiding small interior details.
Design options according to the area of \u200b\u200bthe room
Room 5 sq m
The size of such a room does not allow so much. It is worth refraining from a lot of pieces of furniture and leaving the most necessary, according to the purpose of the room. A bed, a small wardrobe - perhaps this will become the decoration of such a small room. Otherwise, the bedroom will turn into a "Chinese box" filled with the things of its owner. 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 the living room is undoubtedly more convenient. It is possible to place more necessary things. Yes, and design options can be "bolder". In a room with this size, if desired, you can place both useful pieces of furniture (bookshelves, bedside tables) and “secondary” ones (a small aquarium, a TV on the wall, a soft pouffe or a couch).
Room 12-15 sq. m
In this case, you can choose a specific 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 the room of a young man and a girl. It is important not to go to extremes and patterns when decorating a personal room. Below are the main criteria that should be followed when planning the design of the bedroom.
The bedroom of a young girl is inherent in:
- Light (most often pastel) colors
- Lightness and elegance of furniture
- The abundance of decorative elements
A young man's room is usually different:
- Some asceticism (minimalism)
- Strict "male" colors
- Furniture functionality
It is clear that each person is individual. And the girl's room is not something stereotypically predictable "girly". Surely, the athlete's bedroom will be very different from the young 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 the room
It would seem that the wallpaper is just the background of the room in its 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 affects. After all, wallpaper for the kitchen will be significantly different from the wallpaper in the nursery or living room! Yes, and the process varies depending on the type of wallpaper selected.
Bedroom wallpaper
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 rest. It is worth starting from this, thinking through the “clothes” for the walls. When choosing wallpaper in bright, defined colors or with a very expressive pattern, think ahead. Will you get tired of this wallpaper in just a couple of months, would you like a more relaxed 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 style of the bedroom involves "expensive" decoration, you can choose seamless fabric wallpapers. By the way - they will perfectly cope with the task of additional soundproofing.
Wallpaper for the living room
Curtains for the living room and bedroom: features of choice
Usually, when designing a room, it is done almost last. Although this interior detail can carry no less stylistic load than, for example, furniture or wallpaper! Curtains are like a hallmark of a room. They can make the room boring and inexpressive, and with a good choice, they can enliven the most concise design room.
There are rules for choosing curtains that you should always consider so as not to be disappointed with the result.
- Curtains should be combined primarily with the color and texture of the textiles of the room.
- Upholstery of upholstered furniture and curtains must be in harmony!
- Drawings of wallpaper, curtains and textiles of 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 the contrast effect to correct the imperfections of the room (vertical stripes on the curtains are perfect for a room with low ceilings, and transverse stripes will visually expand it). Also, do not forget about the size and shape of the window (windows), 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 complex cuts 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 the determination of the amount of financial costs. After all, the ceiling can be either “budgetary” (simple whitewashing or painting the surface), or more expensive (there are many options here).
Ceiling finishes and their features |
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| Plasterboard ceiling sheathing | Perhaps this is the most common design option for the ceiling in our time. After all, it has a lot of undeniable advantages: Ability to create complex original designs. The ceiling can become the main design decision in the design of the room! Additional soundproofing. Saving heat and adjusting the microclimate of the room. |
One of the fastest and easiest ceiling repair options. If you want a special, unique design, then the stretch ceiling can be combined with drywall elements. The disadvantages include its price (most often it is much higher than other possible options). |
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| fabric canvas | A very specific option, used only in an individual thoughtful design of the room. | 0
Compact rooms in our apartments, unfortunately, are not uncommon. However, if desired, they can be made aesthetic, comfortable and functional. With the right zoning and the right combination of colors and textures, you can make a modern design for a small room and visually expand the space.
Where to begin?
When drawing up a design project, one should take into account all the architectural features of the room and its pros and cons. After measuring the width of the walls, the dimensions of windows and doors, the height of the ceiling, the distances between the furniture, taking into account the width of the aisles, a schematic plan is drawn. It should also indicate the system for the location of electrical outlets.There are several tricks with which you can competently dispose of square meters in a 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 light sliding structures or built-in wardrobes;
You can make the room visually more spacious with the help of mirror or glossy surfaces;
A narrow and long small room can be easily divided into zones; however, massive elements should not be used as partitions - it is better to install partially filled structures or glass partitions;
It is possible to allocate a separate working area even in a small room
Zoning space with furniture elements and contrasting wall decoration
If there is no natural light in the room, it is advisable to provide a false window with artificial lighting in it - 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
So that the room does not look too dull, do not neglect the decoration of the ceiling; of course, in a small room, complex ones will be out of place (you can only afford small ceiling elements); An ideal option would be glossy stretch fabrics with or without color inserts.
Advice. If the central part of the decor is the ceiling, the rest of the 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 spotlights, a 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 can see for yourself 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 juicy or dark colors are best used only as a finish;
Dark colors are used only as decoration
Light colors help to visually expand the room, plus gentle pastel shades will help to relax.
The ceiling does not have to be painted white, but in order not to make the space heavier, it must be at least a couple of tones lighter than the walls; choose for it calm pastel beiges, shades of linen, ivory or muted yellow shades - this way you can compensate for the lack of lighting in the room overlooking the shadow side;
The ceiling should be slightly lighter than the walls
Too large prints that can “eat up” space, while an excess of small repeating patterns can depress; if you definitely want to stick wallpaper with colored patterns in the room, decorate only one of the walls with them;
Colored wallpaper can decorate only one of the walls
Plain walls can be revived with bright color inserts, paintings or photos;
Be extremely careful with the selection of color shades - after all, color dissonance can nullify even a brilliant idea;
Experiment with horizontal and vertical ornaments - in the first case, it will be possible to visually make the room higher, and in the second, visually expand the room;
Volumetric curtains with drapery in a small room are inappropriate - it is better to choose a lighter solid color fabric or a fabric with a small pattern
If the room faces the sunny side, you can afford to experiment and decorate it in cold colors: gray, ash-turquoise, muted blue or faded purple; By diluting such a color palette with bright colors, you can get a very non-trivial interior.
If the room is well lit, you can afford to use shades of gray.
Advice. Chrome-plated surfaces are very poorly combined with natural wood. It is best used in combination with glass or stone.
Furniture selection
When arranging furniture in a small room, the main task is to make the most efficient use of the usable area:to the maximum it is necessary to use mobile, folding and multifunctional furniture;
You can free up free space with the help of cabinets that are not too deep, but high, up to the very ceiling;
Advice. There is an immutable rule in design - the color of the flooring should be the opposite of the color of the furniture.
In a small room, try to make the most of sofas or - they will be able to provide bedding and bedding;
Sofa with built-in wardrobe
Built-in wardrobes located at the bottom of the bed
You can also save space by using small cabinets located above the head of the bed;
Headboard cabinets
Open shelves "eat up" less space; forcing them with too many small items is not worth it - they will bring a sense of chaos;
With the help of mirror or stained glass, you can bring more volume and light into the room and expand it visually.
Using mirror surfaces to expand space
Small but cozy living room with fireplace
Recently, contemporaries of Soviet small-sized apartments - studios - have become more common. The strong growth of the urban population encourages developers to save housing space. More often, construction companies focus on students, single pensioners, young families who, in search of work, are looking for the opportunity to purchase housing in large cities. And the relative cheapness of small apartments makes them a priority. Naturally, the happy owners of new housing are wondering about the comfortable and functional arrangement of their small apartments.
Beautiful small bedroom “Winter Dream”
Choosing light shades and colors for the interior of a small room
Let's look at what are the features of the interior of a small room. Modern designers offer a lot of options for a convenient and ergonomic arrangement of such rooms. When deciding on the arrangement, the following points are taken into account:
- wall color palette;
- options for profitable lighting of the room;
- selection of user-friendly and functional items;
- zoning of the premises, for various purposes;
- style that will match the design of the room.
The interior of a small bedroom for two adults in Scandinavian style
Interior color scheme
Choosing decoration and furniture for a small children's room in bright colors
When we talk about the color of the interior, then, as a rule, most design experts are of the opinion that the interior decoration of a small room should be done in light colors. This trend is observed due to the fact that light, warm colors visually increase the space. And if you do not like light walls? In this case, you may be advised to highlight one or certain walls in the room with your favorite color. Experts also recommend using pastel shades of your favorite color for wall painting in the interior.
Small white room with bright color accents and a roll-up bed
There is a rule of three colors, according to which, in order to create a harmonious space, it is not recommended to use more of them. Of the three colors, one stands out as the base, the other two, as auxiliary, adjacent shades. The base color is used in much larger quantities than the additional ones. In order for the combination of interior colors to be the most harmonious, we advise you to use color matching tables.
Design of a small bedroom with a pull-out bed and a podium table for a girl
Wall and ceiling decoration
Light colors and shades in the interior of a small children's room for two children or teenagers
Often, designers in a small room recommend using light shades, both for wall decoration and for ceilings and floors. Light ceilings in combination with the same shades of the flooring will make the space in the room airy. For the visual expansion of the interior, it is recommended to make them glossy. And on the floors, the presence of a pattern, especially the central pattern, is highly undesirable. Since it will not expand the space, but focus on its small dimensions.
Small bedroom in bright colors with cozy built-in lighting
Choosing a style for a small room
Design of a children's room with built-in furniture-transformer with bright orange decor
For a small room, it is best to use modern interior styles. So, high-tech style is very beneficial when arranging space. It is distinguished by strictness and clarity of lines, it is characterized by sliding doors, the presence of partitions and built-in furniture elements, which significantly saves space.
Small and cozy room with the necessary minimum of furniture for one person
Such an interior as minimalism speaks for itself. Here you will not find the use of unnecessary design elements, or artsy decor items. Minimalism is distinguished by the practical absence of unnecessary objects on the surface, everything is hidden and closed from prying eyes, which also impresses the owners of small rooms.
The design of a small bedroom in the style of minimalism with a double bed in a niche and a hidden table behind a partition
Japanese and Chinese style in the interior is distinguished by the simplicity and conciseness of furniture and accessories. This style attracts with its unobtrusiveness.
Bedroom on the attic floor in the Japanese style "Sakura"
Zoning small rooms
A small children's room with color zoning and separation of the study and sleeping areas
You can rationally use the space of a small room by dividing it into zones. Zoning a small room is mainly done with the help of furniture. How to make a functional and harmonious layout of a room with a small capacity?
First of all, you need to decide which areas of the room you need. The design will depend on whether you plan to live in a room alone, or two or three; do you need a work area, or maybe you have a studio apartment and need to be combined with a kitchen.
Modern living room combined with dining and kitchen area
In any case, there are general selection rules for all types of furniture. It is desirable to match the main interior of the room, it should be small, in addition, you need to choose not bulky models - transformers. These types of furniture include folding tables, sofas, armchairs, wardrobes - beds. Fortunately, modern manufacturers offer a high variety of models in different price categories and any design.
Transforming shelf that turns into a study table
Comfortable and functional transformer bed-sofa in the interior
Cabinets and storage
Small nursery with built-in wardrobe and drawers under the bed and storage ladder
The choice of furniture in a small room deservedly needs to start with a closet. After all, it is he who is the most spacious and functional furniture in the house. In the case of a small room, the wardrobe can be built into the walls, thereby making a mini dressing room for yourself. It should be at least one and a half meters wide for ease of use. It is advisable to purchase a closet - compartment, it saves space very well. A good spacious closet always has departments for seasonal clothes and linen. And you also need the presence of compartments for storing shoes and bedding.
Built-in spacious wardrobe in a small bedroom
If the apartment has one room, then you can purchase a small wardrobe with a built-in pull-out bed, which is very convenient to save space. In a one-room apartment, you can consider the option of moving the dressing room into the hallway.
Podium with pull-out beds and organized shelves and storage drawers
Dividing a room into zones using furniture
The interior of the study in the bedroom, separated by sliding glass doors
In small rooms, the separation between the work and the recreation area is important. In this case, sliding or built-in panels are used, or compartment doors are installed.
An example of the separation of the working area and the bedroom using a partition
For a more harmonious look of the interior, you need to make a horizontal arrangement of shelves and cabinets. The only prerequisite is their multi-level location. By the way, folding desktops will save space in the work area.
Comfortable bedroom-living room with built-in wardrobe bed-transformer
A sleeping place can be made, as already mentioned, in a closet or you can purchase a small folding sofa. Also recently, designers have come up with such a space-saving trick as bunk beds, or under the ceiling. This saves a lot of space in small spaces.
Plywood furniture
Custom built-in furniture for a small plywood living room
Speaking about the materials from which modern furniture is made, it is necessary to emphasize the advantages of plywood items. Such furniture for the room is especially preferable, as it does not give the impression of being busy and creates a feeling of lightness and openness of the space.
Functional and comfortable furniture-transformer made of plywood for a small bedroom
Its main advantages include the strength of the material, wear resistance. Plywood creates a huge variety of designs. And also, due to the relative lightness of the material, it becomes possible to make complex structures, including furniture - transformers. Pleasantly surprised by the prices for such furniture, with its excellent quality characteristics, it is easily accessible to all categories of citizens.
Video: choosing furniture for a studio apartment
The bedroom in the house is considered one of the most important rooms, because it is here that a person spends a significant part of his life, relaxing after a hard day and gaining strength for new achievements. That is why such stringent requirements are imposed on the bedroom.
It should be comfortable, functional and properly equipped from a psychophysiological point of view.
In order for the new bedroom design to fully suit the owners of the home, you need to think through every little thing in advance, because the needs of each family are different. WITHThere are 2 division systems:
- P about belonging;
- P about the type of housing (in your own house, in a panel house with an improved layout, in Khrushchev).
The type of furnishings and style of the room should be used taking into account who will own the bedroom. There may be several options here.
- Marriage (or parent).
This room should be as comfortable and aesthetic as possible. In addition, at least a touch of romance must be added here, because the spouses in the bedroom not only relax, but also want to retire.
The central place here will be occupied by a bed, quite spacious and comfortable.
- Bachelor.
The situation in this room is as close as possible to the matrimonial.
Quite often, this room serves not only as a bedroom, but also as a home office.
- Children's.
Usually the child's bed is in the children's room, which serves as both a play and study area.
There are special requirements here.
- In a one-room apartment.
These cases also need a special approach, since the bedroom is combined with the living room.
Such a room needs zoning.
The influence of the type of housing on the decor of the bedroom
As already mentioned, the type of dwelling has a great influence on the design of the bedroom.
- Own house.
The peculiarity of interior design in a private house is that residents can choose a room for a bedroom based on their own preferences - they have such an opportunity.
The main selection criteria will be the direction to the cardinal points, the location of the windows, the area of \u200b\u200bthe room and its location relative to other rooms.
If there is a second floor in the house, designers recommend equipping the bedroom there. Absolutely inimitable design options are available for arranging a bedroom in the attic.
Photos of finished projects will surely attract your attention.
- Panel house with improved planning.
In this case, the owners have somewhat less choice than in the previous case, however, there are plenty of opportunities to equip a spacious, bright bedroom without worrying about crowding.
Only the stated budget and your own preferences can limit the design.
- Khrushchev.
This type of housing is one of the most common in our country, and it is here that difficulties arise with interior design. The main reason is the small area of the room and low ceilings. There is no space to speak of here.
Interior designers have in their arsenal a dozen techniques and tricks, thanks to which even the arrangement of furniture in a bedroom of 12 square meters. m will be winning and attractive.
Sofa in the bedroom - saving space
Many residents of small apartments install only beds in their bedrooms, sacrificing precious square meters and refusing other important interior items. Whether it is worth using the same option is up to the residents to decide.
However, masters have long been proposing to use an effective solution to this problem - the design of a small room of 12 sq. M with a sofa.
A properly selected sofa will successfully replace even the most comfortable bed, and here's why.
- Space saving.
This is probably the first thing that comes to mind, and this statement is indeed true. Unlike a double bed, the assembled sofa takes up 2 times less space, and therefore there will still be enough space in the room during the day.
Moreover, in this case, the arrangement of furniture in a room of 12 square meters will not require the abandonment of other necessary furniture.
- Functionality.
Manufacturers offer the use of a huge number of folding sofas, which differ in size and type of mechanism.
Thanks to this, the sofa unfolds in just a few seconds, turning into a spacious bed.
- Convenience.
Now you can choose absolutely any sofa, taking into account the size, level of softness and type of upholstery.
Gray sofa in the room 12 meters.
- Functionality.
If you want to save some more space - choose models with drawers at the bottom.
Here you can put bed linen and other things.
- Versatility.
The sofa will perfectly "fit" both in the matrimonial bedroom and in all other types of rooms.
Pastel colors and textiles add softness and comfort.
Selection of furniture for a small bedroom
So, even if you have already decided on the purchase of a sofa, the question remains how to arrange furniture in a bedroom of 12 sq m without compromising free space, and most importantly: how to choose it?
The process of creating a small home requires a lot of effort.
It should be noted that there is a completely standard list of pieces of furniture that every bedroom should certainly have:
- TO bed or sofa;
- W cafe for clothes (if the house does not have a dressing room);
- T bedside umbas (they can be successfully placed near the sofa);
- H small chest of drawers (very convenient for storing small items and underwear).
Proper organization of space is a painstaking work that requires a lot of attention from designers.
If desired, items such as a TV (monitor) and a dressing table can be used in the bedroom. Depending on your preferences, the list can be reduced or expanded.
For a small room, this set will be more than enough.
- Wardrobe.
The design of a small room of 12 sq m with a sofa simply cannot do without a storage system. At the same time, it is quite difficult to choose a suitable cabinet model, because in a cramped room any cabinet will look much larger than it actually is. To at least slightly improve the situation, designers recommend choosing built-in wardrobes along the entire wall from floor to ceiling. Another detail that makes life easier in a small apartment is compartment doors (ideally mirrored or with frosted glass).
Such furniture will give a good saving of space, will allow you to freely place all the clothes, bed linen and many more different items.
- Shelves.
On the bedside table, you can store a cell phone, TV remote control, alarm clock and other little things. In the bedroom of Khrushchev, such a (seemingly) small piece of furniture can become an unaffordable luxury, because it will “eat” quite a lot of space. Is there a way out? Of course, these are hanging shelves.
Well-chosen in style and color, the shelves will perfectly replace both bedside tables and a chest of drawers.
- Sofa.
As for the choice of a sofa, here you can completely rely on your preferences, since there are a great many options on the product market. All of them differ in type of mechanism and style. Sufficiently spacious in the disassembled state will be "American folding bed", "Dolphin", "Verona".
You need to install the sofa against the wall.
How to arrange furniture in a small bedroom 12 sq m
It is very important to choose the right furniture for a small room, but it is equally important to arrange it correctly. Taking into account the recommendations of interior designers, it will be much easier to deal with this, and the result will exceed all expectations.
There are only a few placement options, each of which has pros and cons, and some are completely unacceptable in tight spaces.
- Symmetric placement method.
Its essence lies in the fact that paired objects are installed on both sides of a given axis. A striking example is the bedside tables against the wall on both sides of the bed or sofa. The same can be done with the built-in wardrobe - divide it into 2 parts and install it on the sides of the sofa. In this case, the TV can be hung on the opposite wall. This situation looks quite concise and traditional. However, it has a drawback - it can only be used indoors in a square (or close to it) shape.
One wall in the bedroom is overused.
- Asymmetrical.
In this case, the sofa becomes the focal point, and all other objects are already located around it along the perimeter of the walls. Looking at the photo of such an interior, it may seem that all the objects are placed in the room absolutely chaotically, but this is far from the case. However, in order to maintain harmony in space, the swing principle is used. In other words, the main emphasis is placed on the fact that high objects alternate with low ones.
You can use this technique in a room with any configuration - this is a plus.
Style sets the mood
If your apartment cannot boast of a spacious bright bedroom, this is not a reason to be upset at all. For small spaces, there are no less effective solutions.
Moreover, in a small space it is possible to achieve intimacy of design.
If you desperately do not want to put up with such small dimensions of the room and an inconvenient layout, it can be slightly expanded with other rooms or a balcony. The bedroom, combined with a balcony, provides amazing opportunities for implementation.
This space can be perfectly equipped for a work area or a cozy place to relax by equipping the balcony space with shelves, an armchair or a pouffe.
For a bedroom of 12 sq m with a TV bed and a wardrobe, you can choose the most different design.
- Classic. You should not write off the already seemingly out of fashion classics - it is always relevant, especially in small rooms. Ivory, peach or beige colors can visually expand the space.
Almost any furniture will fit here, you just need to carefully select it.
- Sea style. The design of the bedroom in white, blue and greenish tones perfectly refreshes and sets a cheerful mood in the morning.
Bright accents in small quantities are what you need to create an original interior.
- Provence. Do you love a little carelessness? Then Provence is for you. In a small room, he will bring the comfort of a village house.
Pastel colors will give the atmosphere lightness.
- Minimalism. Where without a strict and concise style? The main advantage in a small room is the absence of details that only clutter up the space.
The successful arrangement of furniture in the bedroom of 12 sq m in the style of minimalism is a truly stylish modern solution.
- Art Deco. Take a look at the photos of the works of famous designers: here the use of bright accents, and unexpected forms, and a touch of luxury.
In a bedroom with this style, there is absolutely everything to conquer at first sight.
Design color palette
Everyone probably knows that in order to visually increase the space in the bedroom design, you need to add light colors to the walls, ceiling and furniture. However, monotonous rooms can only aggravate the situation. Don't be afraid to use:
Play of light
Even the smallest and darkest room can be instantly transformed with carefully thought-out lighting (primary and secondary).The main light is the central chandelier.
For a bedroom design of 12 meters, it is better not to buy large hanging models. They will look bulky.
Additional light can be represented by a sconce with soft diffused light, a high floor lamp, and spotlights. An amazing design result can be created using zonal ceiling lighting.
Numerous photos of lighting options will serve as proof.
Textile decoration - a stylish completion of the design of the room
One of the main additions to any interior space are curtains. For small cramped spaces, interior designers recommend choosing a light translucent tulle, as it makes the interior more airy and light. However, the bedroom is a place where personal space is extremely important, so the use of a thick curtain is quite acceptable.
In color, it can echo the interior palette or, on the contrary, be contrasting and bright.
Vertical blinds can be called as a modern fashionable solution.
They are extremely similar to traditional curtains, but much more original and easy to care for.
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Do you own a small property? Do you want a quality renovation? Don't know how to work with space? Then it's time to get acquainted with the materials on this topic. The design of a small room, which contributes to the expansion of space, requires performers to follow certain rules, principles in the decoration of walls, ceilings, floors, decoration, textile design, and lighting. A small room is available in every house, apartment. It is not at all necessary to mention such a room only in the case of small-sized real estate. In general, the main part of modern residential real estate projects involves the presence of one or several small rooms. Starting the repair, improvement of the premises, it is important to make it so that the small room becomes more spacious, visually larger than it is.
On average, a small room in a standard apartment has an area of about 10-12 square meters. It happens even less. In such a space it is difficult to work with the interior. A design project requires maximum patience, attention, and free time. As a couple in a small hall, bedroom, nursery, it is difficult to pick up furniture, arrange it. One slightest mistake, a small room becomes cluttered, uncomfortable, not a comfortable room. Designers, during the design of a small area, are recommended to use some tips, tricks in the work on the improvement of square meters. The result of painstaking work is a free, stylish, beautiful, cozy little room.
The secrets of landscaping small spaces relate to working with color, light, natural light, technology for finishing walls, ceilings, floors, decorating space, and textile design. Adhering to the recommendations of interior designers, to organize a bedroom, study, living room, nursery in a small area, you can achieve good results, comfortably equip your own home. First of all, all the basic rules of interior design specialists are aimed at creating a visual effect to expand the interior space. With their use, even the smallest room will become more spacious. At the very beginning of designing, the author of the interior should familiarize himself with the information regarding existing objects, things, finishing materials that clutter up the interior space. The list includes dark, bright colors, shades, abuse of contrast, use of furniture more than necessary.
What color looks best in a small room?
When working on the interior for a small room, you should choose the color scheme in which the design will be made. Experts strongly do not recommend experimenting by mixing different colors and shades. If the plans include the creation of contrasts, it is better to hire a designer. Under his sensitive leadership, a small room in several colors will remain as free as possible. When working on a repair plan on your own, stick to one color palette. Furniture, textile interior, walls, ceiling, floors, everything must be in harmony with each other. Monochrome interior design always looks advantageous in small spaces.
The ideal solution would be to opt for a light, soft, pastel tone. Bright, flashy, overly saturated, dark shades negatively affect the feeling of space in a room with a small area. Interior designers consider the choice in favor of white to be the most ideal solution. A small room in white significantly increases the interior space. It loses the feeling of heaviness, tightness, lack of air. In white, you can make the ceiling, walls, even floors. Certain styles of interior design are characterized by the superiority of white in interior design. For example, Scandinavian style. A small room in this design will become cozy, spacious, comfortable.
Design project of a small kitchen
A small room - the kitchen may well be decorated in light, cold shades. For example, the walls in the kitchen perfectly combine light gray, blue, green shades. Having chosen a similar palette for their kitchen, the owners will definitely feel additional space, lightness, airiness in the room after the repair is completed. The effect is achieved through visual deception, an illusion that occurs due to the inherent characteristics of blue, green. They move the plane away, lengthen the distance, making the real distance much larger. The kitchen is perhaps the smallest room that has a large number of functions. Here food is prepared, food is taken, food is stored, dishes are washed, even linen is washed in pairs. You understand, it is very difficult to fit everything you need for these purposes on a few square meters. Therefore, when landscaping the kitchen space, it is important to use every centimeter of the room with maximum rationality. Furniture, household appliances should not be bulky. It is worth abandoning massive, carved facades. The ideal solution would be a furniture set in light beige, milky, white, gray, blue, salad tones. Furniture with a glass facade, straight glossy doors made of chipboard, MDF, polished wood. Household appliances designers are advised to take built-in. Textile design in a small kitchenette is best done with restraint. Blinds, roller blinds, thin curtains, curtains will look good on the windows. A small room will become larger if it is illuminated by built-in, spotlights. Traditional wall and ceiling lights take up extra space. It is better to refuse them in the case of insufficient availability of free square meters. Built-in artificial light, interior designers are strongly advised to use around the entire perimeter.
“The lighter a small room, the more spacious it is - the main rule for creating a high-quality interior in small spaces!”.
In parallel with artificial lighting, it is important to achieve maximum penetration of sunlight into the room. For these purposes, it is important to abandon dense fabric for curtains in the kitchen, flowers on the windowsill, old window frames.
The bedroom does not always have a room with a sufficient number of square meters. As a couple, these functions are performed by a small room with a total area of no more than 10 square meters. The interior in this part of the house can be done in a number of ways.
Small room designs:
- Minimalism.
- High tech.
- Classic.
- Retro.
- Country.
- Provence.
- Modern.
- Art Deco.
- Techno.
- Ethno.
- Scandinavian.
- Venetian.
- Oriental.
- Asiatic.
These are the most acceptable types, ways of landscaping rooms for sleeping. Each of them has its own distinct characteristics. Among the listed interior designs, there are general, generalizing points. This makes it possible to combine styles in one space. Lack of experience, knowledge in matters of interior design excludes such a possibility. Only a competent specialist can create a beautiful, harmonizing alliance. If the repair proceeds without the involvement of third parties, it would be ideal to decide in favor of one, unified style. A small bedroom looks good in green, in milky, white colors. Here you can work with textile decor. All kinds of draperies, covers, bedspreads, curtains, pillows, blankets. Everything is appropriate in a small room, landscaped for sleeping.
Owners of real estate to be equipped can experiment with design by developing a 3D project. The presence of special software on the network, often distributed free of charge, will allow you to easily work on a digital project, create an action plan for repair work. Such software is often the best alternative to independent interior design, hiring designers. With its help, creating a unique design project will not be difficult, the work will move faster, the arrangement of each meter of living space will proceed more efficiently and rationally. You can decorate a small bedroom by pasting one wall with photo wallpaper, glass partitions that divide the room into zones, beautiful transparent curtains, and photographs on the walls. Such decorative elements will complement the interior in the room, bring a feeling of freshness, spaciousness into it.
The main impact of the textile design of a small space is taken by the window. To be more precise, the curtains that curtain the window opening. A small room with an over-the-top textile design will feel cramped and tastelessly decorated. For this reason, the choice of curtains, curtains, curtains should be treated with the utmost attention. Textiles placed in the window area should not hurt the eye, clutter up the interior space. Curtains in a small room are best sewn from light, thin, airy, transparent fabrics. Save lambrequins, massive draperies made of dense fabrics for spacious rooms with large, bright window openings. Transparent curtains made of organza, chiffon, nylon, and other lightweight materials help to increase the space, make the room more spacious.
Furniture
A small room does not tolerate unnecessary items in the room. There should be as much furniture in it as the user needs in everyday life. All excess should be left in the store! Otherwise, from the usual bedroom, hall, living room, in your house / apartment, a furniture store sales floor will appear. Going for new furniture, pay attention to light sets, products with elements of glass, mirrors, with glossy facades. It is better to refuse carved, massive wood. Such items look good in spacious rooms, where there is enough space for large-sized interior details. It is advisable to choose a light color for furniture sets - beech, maple, pear, cherry, apple, not darker.
floors
A small room will look much larger if the author of the design project proposes to lay the flooring diagonally during the repair. It can be a parquet board, laminate, tile, linoleum with a striped print, wood grain pattern, tile. The disadvantage of such masonry will be the increased consumption of materials. An alternative would be to buy a floor covering as light as possible, perhaps even off-white, milky, ivory. Thus, the family budget will be saved.
Creative approach
A small room will become more interesting, more creative if the decoration of its walls is done in an original way. Designers do not prohibit the use of wallpaper of different textures, combine light, dark walls, ceilings, floors. To visually expand the space, you can paste over white wallpaper exclusively on one or two walls. Match them with flooring. Do the same for the ceiling. It is popular today to stick photo wallpapers on the walls of residential premises. By choosing a suitable ornament, print, you can create a unique interior design in your bedroom, hall, living room, hall, corridor, kitchen.
Ceiling
In a small room, it is important to properly arrange the ceiling plane. This part of the interior space in the room plays one of the leading roles. If the floors can be covered with a rug, carpet, furniture, the ceiling always remains in sight. The choice of color, the method of finishing the ceilings is traditionally performed based on the total area of the landscaped space, the height of the walls, and the shape of the room. If the ceilings are high, the small room has the shape of a rectangle, in no case should you choose light colors for finishing the upper zone of the space. This approach will visually raise the ceiling even higher, turning the room into a box, a locker. Here it is more appropriate to use a suspended structure. This method steals the height of the walls, which is acceptable in the case of a very high ceiling in a small space. If the ceiling is low above the floor, experts recommend giving preference to other finishing methods - plaster, wallpaper, painting. Naturally, only light colors can be here. Additionally, you can use a vertical strip on the walls, it will lift the ceiling space, creating a visual illusion. Stretch ceilings are the best option. A perfectly flat, glossy surface of the ceiling plane is the best solution for expanding space in a small room. A small room seems more spacious, lighter, airier. Stretch ceilings are easy to maintain, are famous for their long service life. The only downside is the high price. Small room + stucco, incompatible. Similar decor methods on the ceiling in small rooms are best avoided. Excessive sloppiness is a sign of bad taste.
Lighting
It has already been said above regarding the need to abandon large chandeliers, lamps, floor lamps, sconces, and all kinds of ceiling lamps. Such lighting fixtures take up a lot of free space. In conditions of insufficiency of square meters, it is better to use built-in lights. You can place them around the entire perimeter of the ceiling plane, on walls, in window openings, at the baseboard, on furniture.
A small room is a very fastidious room in terms of renovation. When planning to put things in order in it, create a cozy interior, enlist the support of specialists, read their individual tips.
How to choose the design of a small room:
- Budget.
- Total area.
- Availability of natural light.
- Ceiling height.
- Room shape.
- User lifestyle.
- Number of users.
- Users' personal preferences.
By comparing all these conditions, having familiarized yourself with the details of each of the acceptable interior design styles, you can choose the most optimal option. A small room after the transformation will give coziness, comfort, a feeling of home warmth, a unique style. In order for the repair to go without additional expenses, unexpected, unpleasant moments, start it with design, drawing up a plan, step-by-step instructions on paper, in digital format!
