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2022 interior design ideas to inspire your DIY project
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2022 interior trends
As many of us have spent a large amount of time in our homes over the past two years due to the pandemic, it’s no surprise that 2022 will see us wanting more from our living spaces.
Whether this is by creating multi-functional rooms, experimenting with daring décor or enjoying our home as a somewhere to retreat to, this year’s styles are sure to impact to any project.
We have some great tips to help you make the most of your space and feature some of 2022’s top interior design trends.
Bold colours, patterns and features
We’ve found new ways to express ourselves in the past two years due to the pandemic and we can expect this to translate to our home too. Instead of shying away from striking colours and brave patterns, 2022 will see homeowners using the opportunity to try something new because, well, why not?
Choose bold and rich colours such as our Colourfast from Elle Decoration by Crown to make a feature of a previously neutral or tired-looking wall. This look works well in all rooms but living rooms and bedrooms are classic choices for injecting a statement tone. Use more vivid shades to separate multi-purpose rooms such as a desk space in a bedroom.
Textiles are set to be huge this year and are the ideal way to add splashes of colour if you don’t like the idea of painting whole rooms. Explore different textures and patterns, such as rugs, wallpaper and soft furnishings.
If you’re all about standing out from the crowd, try experimenting with contrasting tones such as red and pink, blue and navy, or different shades of the same colour to add depth and layers to your décor. 2022 is all about exploring colour palettes and creating statement designs.
Go traditional
While the creatives among us might prefer to try something new when it comes to interior design inspiration, many will choose to turn back to tradition for a sense of nostalgia and comfort. Mixing this with modern ideas is sure to become a trend of its own in 2022.
Velvet armchairs and floral furnishings will create a traditional focal point in a living room and give a nod to the importance of textiles. Choosing one piece instead of overcrowding the space with multiple items will showcase your furniture and allow the room to flow.
Exposed beams and ceiling panels are a lovely feature of older cottages and farmhouses. Stripping back character woodwork gives a sense of elegance and restoration and allows traditional to meet modern. If you’re lucky enough to live in a property with such features, why not make them the focal point of your home?
Classic tiling in bathrooms and kitchens contrasted with modern colours is sure to update tired spaces. A darker shade such as our easyclean® breatheasy® bathroom paint in Emerald Vision next to white, Victorian tiling is guaranteed to create a bathroom you want to escape to.
Sustainable interior design
Taking care of the environment is high on the agenda for 2022 – think upcycling, recycling and updating.
With sustainability now as important as the look itself, this year will see more of us being choosy over where we get our products from and what constitutes them.
A home makeover doesn’t mean having to buy a completely new look. Work with what you have and strip back the floorboards. Give old and tired woodwork a new look by painting it in a modern colour, such as our non-drip satin in mellow sage. However, make sure to prepare such surfaces so they last, with our wood primer and undercoat in white being an excellent option.
Select a few statement pieces of antique furniture that will last a lifetime to provide a focal point. This works even better if they’re family heirlooms, especially as each one will come with its own unique story.
Check out online marketplaces to see if there are any local items for sale or available to swap that can help update your décor. You never know, you might have just the item someone else is searching for too.
Your home is a sanctuary
As we’ve become accustomed to spending more time at home, we now expect our spaces to fulfil multiple needs.
A workspace, a cooking space, somewhere to learn and play with the kids, and a place to relax.
More than ever, we need space in our homes to provide a sanctuary – somewhere we can hunker down and feel cosy. Create texture in living rooms and snugs with flat matt paint paired with soft and cosy throws, blankets and cushions to nuzzle into. If you’re short on space, dedicate an area of another room such as a window bench in the dining room.
Mix and match this year’s interior design trends with Crown Paints
Incorporating 2022’s interior trends with your own personal style doesn’t need to mean a full home makeover.
If you’re feeling inspired to get more out of your home and create a look that will last through 2022 and beyond, check out Crown’s full range of paint colours and see how easy it is to transform a room.
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Features of choice
By choosing the color scheme of the walls, you can visually increase or decrease the size of the living room.
Factors affecting the choice of color:
- Room size
- Lighting
- Personal preference
- Functional requirements
For compact living rooms, light colors are suitable, thanks to which the area of the room will appear larger. Successfully complement the interior, in harmony with the overall color, a pattern on one of the walls. nine0003
In spacious rooms, the possibilities for realizing fantasies are much greater. The color palette can be with a soft transition or contrast.
Vertical stripes on the wall will stretch the space, while horizontal stripes will expand it.
Wall color and cardinal direction
When choosing the color of the walls for the living room, you should pay attention to the lighting of the room. The same shade in natural and artificial light will look completely different. nine0003
Turning the room to one of the cardinal directions also affects the overall "picture".
Soft and warm shades are suitable for the north side, they compensate for the lack of sunlight. It can be yellow, green, beige or chocolate.
If the windows face south, then the living room can be cold shades, as there is enough daylight in the room. Sky blue, turquoise and white.
For the east side, it is better to use warm light colors, for example, soft pink, honey, peach. nine0003
For a west-facing living room, cool colors should be preferred. The walls can be painted in gray, blue, mint.
Feng Shui Wall Color
Feng Shui is an ancient and very interesting theory, the purpose of which is to have a beneficial effect on life with the help of objects and colors. It is believed that any colors affect the energy of the house and affect the spiritual state of a person.
According to the rules of Feng Shui, the color palette of the living room can be chosen according to the principle of masculine or feminine, or based on which side of the world the room faces.
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Light and warm colors such as red, yellow, green and white are masculine.
Dark and deep colors are assigned to the female part, for example, blue, purple, black.
For a living room located on the north side, blue is suitable. Shades of blue promote relaxation, reduce activity. As an interior design, you can choose paintings depicting reservoirs.
For the southern part, it is better to choose the orange and red color of the walls, it protects against negative energy and increases vitality. These colors should be treated with care. According to the theory of Feng Shui, red color can increase blood pressure and has a negative effect on the nervous system. For the living room, it is better to use more muted shades of these colors, soft coral and peach. Red color
For northeast and west rooms it is better to use a cream, beige and honey palette. Colors enhance mood, vigor and inspire optimism.
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Popular living room colors
Beige
Beige is versatile and looks great in almost any style. The living room will turn out warm and cozy, the character of the room can be changed with the help of decor. The finish may be brickwork or unusual paint application.
Gray
A modern and trendy color that is often used to create loft, classic, modern styles. The walls of the room can be complicated by a variety of textures and geometric shapes. nine0003
Light blue
Various shades of blue have a relaxing effect. For people with a high load, it will be the best solution for decorating a living room. Corresponds to oriental, nautical, mediterranean and shabby chic style.
White
White is considered a neutral color, but by playing with colors you can create absolutely any interior. It has a lot of shades, and thanks to the complex application to the walls, the living room will turn out to be original and completely unusual.
White walls will be the base for creating the character of the living room. For a dark living room, white will be a salvation, there will be more light in the room. nine0003
Decor elements will make the interior simple and refreshing, or vice versa, will give comfort and warmth.
Green
A trendy color in recent years, which is associated with greenery and nature. The walls can be painted in different shades, zoning the space of the room. Wallpaper with a bright print will emphasize the eco-style of the living room.
In addition, green has a beneficial effect on vision and has relaxing properties.
Yellow
A bright, summery and sunny color, it is subconsciously associated with something warm and pleasant. Suitable for covering the walls of a spacious living room.
Too bright and poisonous shade of yellow in a living room of a small area will put pressure, while pastel and light colors will contribute to communication, increase attention and mood.
Olive
Olive is a shade of green, it envelops with its noble shade and gives a feeling of comfort.
Wall decoration in olive color will look harmoniously in classic, Scandinavian and country style.
Peach
Peach-colored walls will fill the interior with rich colors of summer and early autumn. Suitable for classic, modern and fusion styles.
Peach is combined with gray, turquoise and burgundy.
Turquoise
Painting the walls in turquoise will give a feeling of freshness and spaciousness to the living room. It has a different color depth from weightless pastel to rich and deep. It is combined with almost any paint without overloading the overall interior of the room. nine0003
Color combination
Monochromatic use of shades of the same color allows you to visually preserve and increase the area of the room. Each color has many shades, their combination options will create an original and unique interior of the living room.
Without overloading the interior, by painting the walls in different shades, you can zone the space or focus on a certain area.
The neutral color of the walls gives more room for fantasy. Muted and delicate shades are suitable for the classic style of living room design. nine0003
Furniture or decorative elements that become boring over time will change the character and style of the living room. Walls in a neutral color can be set off with bright accents in the decor of the living room. For example, light gray in combination with beige will give home comfort. The calm colors of the walls will relax you after a hard day and will play in the evening sunset.
A contrasting combination for a more modern style.
This option is suitable for brave owners. With proper execution, combinations can be the most unexpected. nine0003
A harmonious combination of two colors of one half of the spectrum will give the living room the interior of a Garden of Eden.
The walls of the room can be made using a gradient or a smooth transition of colors from one part of the living room to another.
The use of this method is preferable for spacious rooms, although using light colors in a small living room will also be harmonious.
How to match the color of the walls with the color of the furniture
When creating the interior of a living room, it is worth deciding what the attention will be focused on. If the walls of the living room are rich and bright colors, then it is better to choose furniture elements of restrained and solid colors.
White furniture can be decorated with pillows that match the color of the walls
If you choose more restrained shades for painting the walls, bright furniture can become the main accent in the interior. The sofa, as an independent element of the living room or in tandem with armchairs of bright colors, will become the main object of attention in the room.
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Also, the whole concept of the living room can be made in one color scheme. The interior will be discreet, but tasteful.
Interior color and style
Classic
Restrained and muted colors, such as green, blue, pear, match the classic style. As a rule, the walls are painted in one color or covered with wallpaper with a discreet pattern.
Modern
Living room in a modern style will allow you to use more colors. Walls can be bright colors such as turquoise, grey, blue or emerald green. nine0003
Most often, only one wall of the living room is painted in a bright color, in this case the space is not overloaded and does not create an oppressive feeling. In contrast with the bright color of the wall, light furniture will look interesting.
Country
Country style is directly associated with nature and rustic themes. Accordingly, the use of any natural shades is suitable.
Ceiling beams are considered a distinctive feature of the stylistic direction. nine0003
Wall colors can be painted in any natural shades, green, brown, grey.
Loft
A fashion trend used to create a modern living room. In the literal sense, the loft is translated as an attic or basement. Accordingly, the interior is performed mainly in cold colors.
The photo shows a loft-style living room, the accent wall is decorated with brickwork.
Scandinavian
The walls of the living room are made in light colors, white, beige, blue. A distinctive feature of the style is the maximum functionality and simplicity of the interior. nine0003
Provence
Provence style has a restrained palette. The walls are decorated in olive, lavender and other pastel colors.
Features of choosing colors for the kitchen-living room
To create an ideal interior, you should follow a number of rules:
- General color palette
- Choice of wall color depends on lighting
- The lighter the color, the more spacious the room appears nine0019
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Light colors are preferred for small rooms
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Decorative elements add bright colors to the interior
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Mirrors and reflective elements help visually increase the area
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Curtains for decorating windows in the hall should preferably be chosen from a dense and light fabric
- Painting one of the walls in a different color will make the interior of the living room stylish and unusual
- sofa;
- several armchairs;
- coffee or coffee table;
- shelving for decorative items and/or books.
- They allow you to well illuminate all corners of the room, leaving no terra incognita areas in it, where it is dark in the evening, even if you gouge out your eye.
nine0012 - Create separate lighting and comfort in each functional area. Thanks to a well-placed floor lamp or sconce, one of the family members with all the conveniences can read or work at a computer in the corner of the hall, while others have a “movie show” or an evening rest in the twilight on the sofa.
- Can create decorative lighting in a niche, near art objects, etc.
- They are additional decorative elements.
- refined and rich "palace", in which discreet gilding and more elaborate forms will be appropriate;
- solid and reliable English style, suggesting solid furniture of simple shapes and unpretentious decor;
- neoclassical, meaning lighter and simpler forms, expensive elegance without ostentatious luxury.
Colors for a small living room
The design of a small room should be as functional as possible.
Walls can be decorated with a beautiful discreet pattern.
Each room in the house has its own function and should be as comfortable as possible to stay in it. Spend a lot of time in the living room. The color of the walls should be pleasing to the eye and not cause an annoying effect. nine0003
Tips for choosing style, decoration and furniture - INMYROOM
The living room in the house is the place where guests are received, as the name suggests.
However, the owners themselves relax here, spending time in front of the TV or a book, with drinks, pleasant conversation and other activities. Therefore, the living room should be the most comfortable place in your home.
If your family consists of several people, it is important to consider the interests of everyone. It is quite possible that for one of the family members, when designing the interior of a living room in an apartment, you will have to give space for working at a computer, doing creative work, even sports. All these points must be planned at the stage of designing the premises. nine0003
Determine the center of the living room
Living room design is inseparable from a competent layout. After looking at examples of photos of the living room in the apartment, you can see various space planning options. Of course, the choice depends on your preferences, as well as on the size and functionality of the room.
Place sofas and armchairs around the perimeter of the room in no case is worth it.
Firstly, this is the last century, and the modern design of the living room categorically does not accept such a layout. In addition, you will clutter up the space with only recreational items, leaving no free space for other functional areas. nine0003
The best option for the interior of the living room is to highlight the central group, around which the rest of the furniture will be grouped. As a rule, a recreation area with a TV and a sofa is chosen as the center of the composition.
A fireplace can also be a central element, next to which chairs, rocking chairs or even luxurious skins for relaxation will comfortably fit.
Standard set of furniture for designing a living room in an apartment:
If the room is large, or it will have to take on a diverse functional load, naturally you should not limit yourself to this.
The living room may well have a desktop for a computer, chests of drawers and cabinets, a bar counter.
In order not to clutter up a cramped room too much, give preference to the transformer models that are popular today. Such furniture is very functional and allows you to perfectly save scarce space. nine0003
Choice of colors
If your living room is located on the sunny side, then you are practically unlimited in the choice of colors for its decoration and furnishing. The contrasting interior design of the living room will look very interesting. For example, walls and floors can be decorated in cold colors, while furniture, in contrast, in warm colors.
Many modern interior styles welcome the clean slate living room design. This technique involves decorating the walls and ceiling with plain white plaster or paint. And furniture and decor elements can be selected in a variety of colors: bright or rich dark - to create a spectacular and stylish interior, delicate and pastel - for a light, cozy and elegant design.
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For north-facing living rooms with little to no daylight, choose warm-coloured finishes. Such an interior design of the living room compensates for the lack of sun, makes the room cozy and conducive to relaxation no matter what.
And, of course, if the room is a bit dark, you should take care of good artificial lighting. Well-placed spotlights are best suited to illuminate every corner of your living room.
Of course, the choice of colors for decorating a room should also depend on what visual and emotional effect you want to achieve. nine0003
If the living room is intended for stormy parties and active pastime, then it makes sense to decorate it in bright, saturated colors.
If the owners want to indulge in a calm and relaxing holiday, then the interior of the living room should be to match. In this case, you should give preference to soft light tones or, conversely, deep and calm, but in no case flashy.
Finishing materials
The choice of finishing materials should largely depend on the style in which you would like to maintain the design of the living room in the apartment.
So, paper wallpapers with romantic flowers are definitely not suitable for laconic hi-tech or minimalism. And Provence or country-style interiors will not be combined with bright carpets with psychedelic prints and ultra-modern wall coverings with fur or leather texture. nine0003
In addition, the shape and size of the room is of great importance. Properly selected finishes will perfectly smooth out the flaws of the room and focus on its merits. While a thoughtlessly chosen design can spoil even a spacious and bright room.
Walls
The classic rule is that for small rooms it is better to choose light shades. It always works flawlessly. However, if this solution seems too boring for you, you can try all sorts of interesting wall designs. Spectacular examples of wall design in the living room, photos of which are presented in our article, will help you navigate and choose the most attractive options for yourself. nine0003
For example, even smooth, light-colored walls can be made a spectacular interior detail by adding bright or simply contrasting color accents to them.
See such unusual living room interior ideas in the photo below.
All kinds of plasterboard niches look very stylish. They not only diversify the interior, but also become its very functional detail. After all, they can accommodate both decorative elements and items needed in the household. And if such a niche is beautifully illuminated from the inside, this will create an interesting effect of depth. nine0003
The traditional option for decorating the living room walls is wallpaper. Fortunately, today there is a great variety of them: both classic paper, and modern non-woven, and washable, and glass, and even innovative liquid wallpaper. If you are a lover of change, then you can pay attention to the wallpaper for painting. With such a finish, you can easily change the look of the room, at least several times a year. However, please note that, as a rule, such wallpapers are designed for a limited number of repaints. nine0003
Smoothly plastered or painted walls look great in modern interiors.
At the same time, if you are a fan of the original design, you can pick up plaster with all sorts of beautiful and unusual textures. With its help, you can add a twist to your design and create a truly beautiful living room interior.
One of the fashion trends in modern design is the combination of materials. It is very important to use combinations of several finishes in one room: different types and shades of plaster, paint plus wallpaper, or even a combination of two types of wallpaper with different patterns and textures. See examples of such a living room design in the photo below. nine0003
Using this technique, you will not only be able to make your interior bright, stylish and original, but will also successfully cope with the zoning of the room. As you know, for proper zoning, it is not enough to collect several diverse groups of furniture in one room. So that all this does not look like a "hodgepodge", it is necessary to highlight each of the functional areas with its own design elements.
And here, the design of wall sections in different colors and even different textures is the best fit. nine0003
Ceiling
When choosing the design of the ceiling in the living room, first of all, start from the size of the room. No matter how much you like spectacular multi-tiered structures, in a small room, packed full of necessary furniture, they will look simply ridiculous. In no case do not overload the design of the room.
If the room is small, then the best option is a simple ceiling in light colors with built-in ceiling lights. A good design move would be a small cornice around the perimeter, it will add a sense of depth. nine0003
Another interesting solution for visually increasing the space is the so-called "floating" suspended ceilings. This is a two-tier structure with a small height difference and built-in lights mounted inside the "upper" tier in such a way that they themselves are not visible. This technique creates soft diffused light and an interesting depth effect.
As a result, the room seems visually higher and more spacious.
However, remember that the design tricks you have listed are inappropriate for small rooms with high ceilings. If in such a room you try to “distance” the ceiling even more due to visual techniques, then you will feel in it like at the bottom of a bottomless well. nine0003
In narrow rooms with high ceilings, it makes sense, on the contrary, to reduce the height - through visual means or with the help of suspended structures. Then the living room will immediately seem more comfortable and suitable for a comfortable stay.
If you are lucky and your living room is spacious and has high enough ceilings, then feel free to experiment with their design.
Here, multi-level suspended structures, both laconic and intricate forms, stucco, columns, scallops, and complex lighting systems can be used. nine0003
The main thing is not to overdo it and stay within the intended design of the room. If the room is decorated in a ceremonial classical style, in the spirit of Baroque or Empire, then without a doubt, both bas-reliefs and columns will be appropriate.
But for more concise modern styles, you should choose a simpler and more rigorous ceiling design.
If your living room will have several functional areas, then the zoning can be "supported" with an appropriately designed ceiling. nine0003
For example, a central seating area with a sofa group and a TV set can be highlighted with a second tier of false ceiling. Depending on the general style of the room, both strict rectangular shapes and soft rounded lines may be appropriate.
The ceiling does not have to be white. Delicate, warm pastel shades will look perfect in almost any room.
Fans of more extravagant options can experiment with bright shades. It is not necessary to decorate the entire ceiling in saturated colors. However, if you highlight only part of it or one of the tiers with a spectacular shade, you will get a chic look. nine0003
As far as materials are concerned, it is best to avoid whitewashing and painting. After all, this will take a long time and carefully level the surface.
An excellent modern solution is plasterboard suspended ceilings or stylish stretch models. They are quick to install, provide perfectly flat surfaces, and in addition, allow you to create a wide variety of design options.
Lighting
Just a few years ago, when choosing lighting, the issue was always decided in favor of a large ceiling chandelier. Of course, today there are many lovers of such lighting fixtures, including those decorated with numerous "crystal" pendants. However, you should not get hung up on this option, because modern manufacturers offer many interesting, stylish and comfortable options. nine0003
If you - due to adherence to traditions or in order to create a certain style of interior - have opted for a massive chandelier, you do not need to limit yourself to this. In any living room, additional sources of lighting will be appropriate: wall sconces, floor lamps and portable standing lamps.
Additional light sources perform several functions at once:
If you are a fan of minimalist design, recessed ceiling lights are the best choice. They also allow you to create separate lighting in different functional areas of the living room. And besides, with their help you can always adjust the brightness and level of illumination of the room. And with all this, they remain almost invisible, do not overload the design and fit almost all interior styles. nine0003
It's safe to say that recessed ceiling lights are the best choice for a small room with low ceilings. But, at the same time, they will also be appropriate in a spacious hall.
Style Selection
Choose a style based on the tastes of the whole family. Look at photo examples of living room designs in a magazine, on the Internet, explore the various styles that are in abundance today.
Of course, the dimensions of the room must also be taken into account. In a small room in Khrushchev, a lush baroque or any other “palace” interior will look out of place. For small living rooms, it is best to choose a laconic design in the Scandinavian style, elegant classics or strict hi-tech or minimalism. Country and Provence are perfect, as these styles suggest comfort and emphatically home furnishings. nine0003
If your living room is large, then there is room to roam. In principle, a spacious room can be decorated in almost any style that you and your family like.
When choosing the style of the living room, be sure to take into account the features of the interior of the other rooms. Maintain style and harmony.
Classic
The classic style of the interior involves the use of the most natural materials.
The whole environment should breathe quality and good taste. As part of this style, traditional furniture made of solid wood or at least high-quality MDF will be appropriate. nine0003
Classic interior colors are soft, calm, usually light. But in principle, within the framework of this style, almost any shades (except bright and flashy) will be appropriate if they are correctly beaten.
Elegant wallpaper, paintings, vases, traditional chandeliers, beautiful curtains - all this will be an excellent frame for an interior in a classic style.
Despite certain design rules, there are different directions for decorating a living room in the spirit of the classics. Within the framework of the classical style, several variations can exist at once:
Minimalism and high-tech
High-tech and constructivism can also be combined under this general direction. All these styles imply laconic finishes, emphatically simple and modern furniture models, built-in lighting, and an abundance of technology. nine0003
Minimalism is characterized by soft colors, calm combinations, stylish and simple shapes.
For hi-tech, for all their similarities, saturated tones, metallic luster and a lot of glass are more characteristic. High-tech furniture or decor can have very unusual, but at the same time laconic and streamlined shapes.
Minimalist interior of the living room is best suited for young and energetic people who keep up with the times, who do not attach much importance to luxurious surroundings, preferring simplicity and elegance of lines. nine0003
However, do not think that the interior in the style of hi-tech or minimalism is something from the category of "cheap and cheerful". Such a design may well turn out to be much more expensive than some magnificent Empire style.
Country and Provence
These styles are perfect for lovers of home comfort, antiquity and rustic simplicity. If you want to enjoy peace as much as possible, relax and forget about the bustle of the city, then these are excellent options for the living room.
At the same time, country is deliberately rough, emphatically rural, with simple, almost unfinished furniture and themed textiles. It is characterized by natural, natural shades: soft light and dark green tones, the whole range of brown, light yellow, ocher. Of the prints, a large cage, as well as various variations of floral patterns, will be especially harmonious. nine0003
The Provence style, as it should be for a true Frenchman, is more refined, distinguished by a special chic and charm. It is characterized by lighter shades of furniture and finishes: white, cream, pale blue, turquoise, beige. Decor and textiles can be very flirtatious: with ruffles, scallops, flounces, etc.
Today, these design trends are very popular not only in the design of country cottages, but also in the decoration of city apartments.
Therefore, in stores you can easily find furniture, decor and finishing materials that perfectly match these styles. nine0003
Scandinavian
This style is incredibly popular right now. The secret of its success is in the harmonious combination of minimalism, comfort and homeliness. It involves a simple and concise finish, convenient and comfortable furniture of simple shapes, stylish, but at the same time soft and not defiant decor.
The Scandinavian style is characterized by calm shades: white, beige, light gray, gray-green, pale blue, dark blue. Often in the colors of such an interior there is a certain marine theme. nine0003
Living room interior in Scandinavian style is the perfect balance of functionality, convenience, modernity and home comfort. Stylish and modern upholstered furniture for the living room is perfect here, a photo of which you can see below.
Choosing furniture
Before you start choosing furniture for your living room, carefully consider what functional areas will be allocated in the room.
Beautiful furniture for the living room, the photo of which can be seen below, is not all. It is important to correctly arrange it so that all the inhabitants and guests of the apartment feel cozy and comfortable. nine0003
If it is intended exclusively for families, then a comfortable sofa, armchairs, a TV stand and a couple of shelving will be enough. If space allows, you can add a coffee table, as well as small cabinets where you can place various decor items.
If you often arrange parties, like to receive and treat guests, then you will need a bar counter. It looks stylish, modern, spectacular, can serve as a place to store all kinds of items and will allow you to organize the serving of drinks and treats for guests in a very small area. In addition, the bar counter can be an excellent dividing element if you need to zone the living room. nine0003
Choose the dimensions of the sofa and the number of chairs depending on the number of family members and the possible number of guests.
It makes no sense to choose an airfield sofa and three armchairs if you live alone and rarely receive guests. In this case, it is worth limiting yourself to more compact options and leaving more free space in the room - to create a feeling of spaciousness or to accommodate other functional elements.
If you expect your guests to occasionally stay overnight, then the choice of sofa should be approached especially carefully. Choose folding models, on which, if necessary, you can fully sleep. If there can be several overnight guests, then it makes sense to consider options for transforming chairs that can fold out and turn into a bed. nine0003
Modern design solutions, as a rule, do not involve the placement of solid cabinets in the hall. It is assumed that this tradition should remain in the Soviet past. However, if you don't have a walk-in closet and don't have enough space to place storage items in other rooms, no one can force you to give up a spacious closet in the living room.
In a classic interior, it can even be a solid wall. However, if you prefer more modern design trends, then it is better to pay attention to stylish wardrobes. For a small room, models with mirrored doors are perfect, they allow you to visually expand the space, and will not weigh down the interior as much as their counterparts with solid doors. nine0003
A small room should not be cluttered with a large number of pieces of furniture. Such an "abundant" environment will overwhelm, distract, and simply interfere with free movement around the room. If you don’t have a lot of things, then you definitely shouldn’t put a massive closet in the living room, limit yourself to a light and elegant rack. If you want to create a truly light and stylish design, pay special attention to the modern style living room furniture, the photo of which can be seen below.
If you do not plan to receive guests often, it makes no sense to purchase a grand dining table in the hall. In order to drink coffee or have a snack in front of the TV, an elegant coffee table will be quite enough.
To save space, you can choose a functional transforming table, which will serve as both a stand and a storage for books and magazines, and, if necessary, can be expanded into a fairly full-fledged springboard for home meals. nine0003
Fireplace in the living room interior
If you want your living room to breathe genuine comfort and hospitality, consider purchasing a fireplace. Naturally, it is almost impossible to establish a real hearth in a city apartment. But today there are a lot of magnificent imitations on sale that will emphasize the elegance of the interior, create an atmosphere of comfort in the room and even be able to heat it.
An electric fireplace is perfect for an apartment. Do not think that this is a more beautiful analogue of the heater. In fact, modern manufacturers produce incredibly realistic models that amazingly imitate real flames. There are even models with sound and aroma accompaniment. That is, in front of you there will be not only the illusion of an open fire, but also real crackles, as well as the smells of burning logs.
