Great room additions ideas

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You can combine different, but similar shades of hats: for example, olive, beige, gray or pink, blue, white. Decorate the wall above the sofa or bed with such fluffy decor elements - their appearance matches the mood of relaxation.

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5. Textiles

Any textile products can not only add zest to the space, but also tie all the elements of the environment together.

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Textile works in a complex way: curtains, blankets and bedspreads, carpets.

• Curtains. This is the basic textile solution on which the overall impression of the room depends. When choosing fashionable curtains, rely on the style of the room, the prevailing colors, and the missing textures. Do not choose curtains and curtains with intricate designs.
• Plaids and bedspreads. A bedspread on the bed or a blanket casually thrown over the sofa - everything matters. Give preference to quality fabrics, as cheap textiles betray themselves immediately. You should not combine these elements with one-on-one curtains - such techniques are already outdated, regardless of the style of the apartment.
• Decorative pillows. It is easy to show imagination with them, because the main rule is “everything is possible”. Colours, prints, shapes, textures - mix and match different pillowcases and adjust the palette and atmosphere of the room to suit your mood or season.
• Carpets work well to soften and "train" the space. Screaming colors and colorful prints are useless here, give preference to neutral models - you can't go wrong. If you want more decorativeness, consider ethnic motifs and geometric prints. The latter often appear in scandi and scandi-chic styles - along with monochrome models.

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  Firstly, no cheap materials - plastic figurines immediately catch the eye and spoil the look of the room. Secondly, give up old-fashioned motifs: ballerinas, angels, various female silhouettes. There is nothing wrong with them, but such figurines have already lost their relevance and uniqueness. It is better to choose unusual or deliberately simple forms, ironic plots, adaptations of the works of sculptors.

  If you still have figurines from previous generations, use them, vintage is in fashion! Another trendy option now is figurines-houses in different execution techniques.

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  7. complement any room: from the hallway to the bedroom.

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  In classic interiors, choose models with a pendulum or antique. A sun clock with a lot of mirror rays will fit perfectly into Art Deco. Scandi, minimalism and a number of other styles will easily fit a simple watch with a plain dial - with numbers or marks.

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  8. Vases

  If you intend to use the vases for other than their intended purpose, it is more logical to choose models not one by one. Collect sets, but not from the same vases - it looks boring.

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  It is better to combine similar colors, but different shapes and textures. If you want colors, on the contrary, let the textures, silhouettes and sizes be similar.

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  9. Plants

  Indoor jungle is a great way to decorate the room and at the same time get closer to nature. Such decor can even improve well-being.

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  If you are afraid of not coping with plants, plant the most unpretentious species: zaimoculcas, ficus, monstera and many others look incredibly stylish and require minimal maintenance. Cacti and succulents are no worse for decorating the interior, keep them in mind. Flowering varieties (orchid, azalea, begonia, pose) can replace a bouquet of fresh cut flowers, but they will have to devote a lot of time.

  In addition to the plants themselves, flowerpots also act as decorative elements. There are many unusual models of any size on the shelves of stores, in which even the simplest flowers will decorate your home.

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  We have sorted out the basic decor elements in the interior, and now we will consider the general rules for buying home decorations.

  • Consider the style of the space. This is the main rule that will help create a balanced design. For a better understanding of whether an item is suitable or not, look at photos of professional interiors (this develops visibility) or create collages with decor against the background of your apartment.
  • Do not rush to buy. Even if you are in the final stages of renovation, do not rush to storm home decor stores. Give yourself time to live in a "naked" interior and understand what should be in what places.
  • Choose a "decorative minimum", without which the apartment looks completely empty and in which you are sure. It can include curtains, a few pillows, a couple of posters and a vase. It will be easier to choose embellishments later on because you know what to layer them on.
  • Don't buy too much. The abundance of decorations creates a visual mess, and over time will cause a desire to hide some in boxes. We'll have to solve the issue of storing all these little things.
  • Don't go after overly popular items from the mass market. It is possible and even necessary to buy home decorations from budget brands, but avoid overly replicated models - the whole instagram is full of them, and your home will not get individuality.
  • Build 2-3 small sets of seasonal themed decor. For example, winter-New Year (in white, red, green colors), spring-summer (lighter, lighter, brighter) and autumn (with pleasant textures and deep shades).

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  When it became clear what decor you like, it's time to think about compatibility. If you matched the style and your purchases in advance, then problems are unlikely to arise.

  • Colours. All decor should not be the same color, the main thing is to rely on a palette of finishes and large furniture. Usually two or three shades in decoration are enough, while one or two of them can duplicate the color of furnishings (sofa, wallpaper print, lamp, etc.) - you don’t need to make the entire decor contrast. On the other hand, a room in a neutral palette can be made more inviting by choosing bright decor and playing with unusual colors - this way the colors will appear, but the base will remain calm.
  • Dimensions. Relying on this parameter is equally important, since a common mistake is to combine many small details. Even in a small room, this "placer" is lost, but at the same time it creates a feeling of clutter. A combination of things of different sizes looks good. For example, a small figure on a bookshelf, a medium-sized wall clock, a tray with tall candles, and a large floor vase with pampas grass or other dried flowers. Lots of variations.
  • Invoices. Within one room, designers recommend using at least 3 textures. This texture will be created not only by decor, but it can also bring the necessary variety. Glossy surfaces, glass inserts, rattan or leather elements, wood, weightless tulle, knitted throws and fluffy pillows - they can enliven the atmosphere, adding texture to it.

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  How to improve the interior of a room: 12 tips

  I'm sorry, but designers don't have a set of secret rules. There are no universal laws that govern what we do. By nature, we are creative people and love to fantasize, try something new, following our intuition.
  However, there are a few time-tested tricks that always work. No, these are not "how-to-cheat-space" tricks. And not even the professional skills that we have been taught in design schools for many years. This is something that everyone can do on the first try. Use these techniques as a basis for developing your own creative intuition, which, by the way, is above all rules.

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  1. Choose a paint color last
  I get calls all the time from clients who want to choose a paint color before they move into their new home. I understand their logic. Is it bad to move into a house with beautiful freshly painted walls? Of course, you can do it, but in my opinion, this is not the right way.

  There are thousands of colors in different shades, depths and degrees of saturation. And each of them always looks different, because the light sources in different houses are different. What looked good in an old house may not suit a new one at all. Either way, you want a color that works best with upholstery, carpet, art, and more. Therefore, you can choose the right shade only when all the interior items are in place.

  2. Let the furniture “breathe”
  Do not overload the room. A properly furnished room always leaves room for maneuver. This is great news for those operating on a modest budget. There is no need to fill every square meter with furniture. Buying just a few pieces of good quality furniture will make your room look better than stuffing it full of flea market finds. For example, the high-backed chairs in this photo stand out easily because they don't have to compete for attention.

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  3. Hang artwork at the correct height
  In museums and galleries, paintings are hung so that their center is between 145 and 152 centimeters from the floor. (For most people, the term "eye level" means exactly that height.) You should do the same.

  In a room with high ceilings like this one, you might think the painting should be hung higher. But do not forget that in the first place you must consider the proportions of the person, not the room.

  If you are not sure, take a photo of the wall. You have no idea how much a photo can show! Print out the photo or use Photoshop or another application to draw a picture on top of the photo. This will give you an idea of ​​how big the painting should be on the wall, where to hang it, and if it's even needed. Sometimes a houseplant looks better from scratch than a work of art.

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  Beautiful photos of paintings on the wall in the interior

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  Everything inside
  If the carpet is large enough, you can arrange all the pieces of furniture "inside" the carpet. This method creates the richest look. If that's what you're after, then the bigger the carpet, the better. However, be sure to leave 30 to 45 centimeters of free space on each of the four sides of the carpet.

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  When it comes to a small room, the best way to arrange furniture is
  around the carpet. But be careful. Too small a carpet will look ridiculous, as an unnecessary addition to the interior of the room. The carpet should be located a couple of centimeters from the legs of the sofa or chairs. It is best if it is a carpet with a large or embossed pattern.

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  In America, for example, such a style as Cape Cod is quite popular. Its distinguishing features are paneled panels, a blue and white palette and marine-themed paintings. However, all this has been implemented so many times that the style definitely lacks individuality. There are no hackneyed clichés in this room, and the atmosphere of the sea coast is conveyed with the help of a palette, works of art and textured materials.

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  6. Set the highlights
  Every company has its leaders and minor staff. The same is true for the interior. Choose a "star" and build an interior composition around it. Let the rest of the items play a secondary role. Making everything the main item will create visual noise.

  You can focus on the expressive hood in the kitchen, in the living room - on the mantelpiece or art object, in the bedroom - on the head of the bed. In any case: whatever you choose, it should attract attention. In this room, the fireplace and pendant light work together to create a compositional anchor that draws and holds the eye to the center of the room.

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  7. Pay attention to what first catches your eye
  Your compositional "anchor" should be free from everything superfluous and extraneous and clearly visible in every room, as if inviting you to enter it. Therefore, the best place for the main accent is directly opposite the entrance to the room.

  In this case, the armchairs next to the picture invite the visitor to enter the room, because nothing obscures them.

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  8. Redefine your collection
  Don't hang a picture on the wall that doesn't match with the rest of your interior. I don't care that this picture was given to you by your beloved aunt Masha. If she doesn't fit, find another house for her (or at least another room).

  In this case, black objects are a running theme, and the balance is almost perfect. Remember what Coco Chanel once said about accessories: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one of the jewelry.” In design, too, you need to know when to stop.

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  9. Play with size differences
  It often happens that an item that looked great in the store turns into a clumsy "elephant" when you bring it home. Or vice versa - some object may turn out to be too small and get lost in the overall composition. In this case, you can always play on the difference in size and proportions.

  Here, the sunburst framed mirror looks great on the wall and draws attention to the group of flat sea urchins just below it. Without a mirror, they would be completely invisible. Take note: a composition of three or five items always looks better than an even number of anything.

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  10. Light up
  This kitchen has a backsplash, a picture above the fireplace, and glazed cabinets. No chandelier could come close to creating such an impressive effect.

  Professionals add additional lighting to create multiple scenarios and diversify the interior composition. In a room where everything is evenly lit, nothing stands out. Choose one or two expressive subjects and highlight them. If it is difficult to make an additional level of illumination, you can stop at one chandelier and several table lamps.

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  11. Be bold
  Individuality makes a room unique. Formulate an idea and start playing around with it this way and that. The more experiments you implement, the sooner you will begin to understand what works and what does not.

  Create unexpected combinations. In this room, unusual poufs, a library shelving unit and a huge chandelier - that is, not the most common items for a living room - together give a very charismatic effect. If you want a room to be stunning, avoid traditional pieces and combinations.

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  12. Ignore all principles and rules in favor of creativity
  Knowing certain design principles gives people a good basis for interior design, even if not all of them apply to any particular case.

  Think of something of your own that will make you smile and, above all, be comfortable for you. Rooms decorated according to all the laws of design do not always meet the requirements of residents.

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