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55 Chic Home Decorating Ideas

1

Find Another Spot for Flowers

Alison Gootee

If you constantly keep a vase of flowers in your kitchen or living room, extend that love for fresh blooms throughout the house. It's the perfect excuse to invest in a new vase for your bedroom or bathroom. In this New York apartment designed by Katie Ridder, a globe-shaped vase adds a nice bubble detail. Or if the upkeep for real flowers is too much, go for faux alternatives.

2

Swap Out Art

Shade Degges

Whether you have a few tiny frames—like in this bedroom designed by Jae Joo—or medium-sized ones on a gallery wall, you can easily swap them out with fresh finds. Tear our pages from a coffee table book, or stop by a flea market for new works.

3

Add a Mirror

Robert Peterson / Rustic White Interiors

Place a large mirror above your mantel as HGTV star Alison Victoria did in her Atlanta loft, or dedicate another empty wall space—whether it's in your hallway, entryway, or bedroom. Not only will it look good, but it'll make the room feel bigger and brighter.

4

Refresh Coffee Table Books

Paul Costello

If you can't resist a good coffee table book, bring a new one into your collection. Or if you keep them in various parts of your home, simply rearrange your stacks for a new look. Here, in a living room designed by Barrie Benson, the four stacks could easily be given a new layout and order using only the books on the table.

5

Attach Decor to a Shelving Unit

Genevieve Garruppo

Don't have any more room on your walls for art? No problem. Hang anything from paintings and sconces to plants and bookmarks on a shelving unit. Here's a tutorial for how to hang art on bookshelves to guide you through the process—which includes tips from designer Marissa Bero, who has pulled this move in plenty of home libraries, including the one seen here.

6

Set Up a Cozy Reading Spot

Heidi Caillier Design

No designated reading nook? No problem. If your home doesn't have any leftover real estate to convert into a reading nook, design your formal living room to serve double duty as a cozy lounge area. Here, Heidi Caillier strategically chose furniture with fabrics and shapes that are both sophisticated and homey, perfect for entertaining or unwinding alone.

7

Don't Be Afraid of Black Paint

Farrow & Ball

The soft black paint color in this bedroom makes it feel special and intimate in ways you'd never be able to achieve with a lighter hue (this specific shade is Farrow & Ball Railings). The eclectic furniture lends itself nicely to the darkness, too, adding a more lived-in and homey vibe.

8

Style an Empty Fireplace

Reid Rolls

Rethink how you style an empty fireplace. In this texture-rich environment, interior designer Leanne Ford turned an empty fireplace into a little gallery to display pottery and artwork.

9

Treat Your Windows

Victoria Pearson

Adding the right window treatment can make all the difference. We're especially into Roman shades with a fun pattern. "It goes against decorating 101, but using small patterns together can be easier on the eye," says interior decorator Kristin Panitch, who designed this dreamy pink cloud of a bedroom.

10

Re-Style a Bookshelf

Fiona Lynch

From the inky stained wood to the modern side chair and clean-lined ladder, this home library designed by Fiona Lynch is a gorgeous contemporary take on traditional design. You could fill it with books—or you could add in decor accents and accessories like vases and sculptures to break up the monotony of a wall of books. Or, color-coordinate your books. Not only will it feel more cohesive, but if you've got a lot of bright colors in your collection, they'll stand out even more.

11

Set up a Breakfast Nook

John Gruen

Breakfast with a view? We're in. This one is country-chic and just a touch rustic but still polished. It also proves you don't need to have an actual built-in nook to achieve the right vibe.

12

Spruce up Your Entryway

Paul Raeside

If you don't have a grand foyer—or you do but it needs some love–introduce a small console table. For a formal yet modern aesthetic, opt for a traditional table and then hang modern abstract art above it. Then lean some portraits against the wall for a laid-back take on the gallery wall.

13

Just Add Sheepskin

Leanne Ford Interiors

If any area in your home is feeling austere, sheepskin throws are the easiest solution. They bring in warmth, texture, and comfort while also being super affordable and easy to move throughout your space as your needs and moods shift.

14

Swap Out Your Throw Pillows

Studio Ashby

Throw pillows are the easiest way to freshen up in the bedroom or living room. Introducing a new color, print, or shape with a throw pillow can make the whole space feel new again.

15

Bring a Stool Into the Bathroom

Annie Schlechter

Slide a stool next to the bathtub. Not only will the extra surface space help with organization, but it's also a great way to make the whole space feel more luxe.

16

Show Your Powder Room Some Love

Peter Murdock

It's easy to overlook a room when it's super tiny, especially because there simply isn't enough useable space for décor. But it's definitely possible—and well worth it—to show these nooks some love. Take this powder room, for example. With a light blush pink wall color and a surrounding gallery of eclectic artwork, the small room packs a lot of punch.

17

Install a Canopy

Fantastic Frank

If you want to transform your bedroom into a palace fit for royalty, add a canopy. This white gauze fabric hangs so beautifully and brings an ethereal look to the minimalist bedroom.

18

Swap Accents Seasonally

Nicole Franzen

Plaid? For winter? Not even close to groundbreaking, but we're still here for it. Swapping out accents seasonally will also get you excited for what's to come.

19

Get Inspired by Nature

Leanne Ford Interiors

This space is rich with texture, which creates warmth and dimension. There's also plenty of character even though it's sticking to a strict color palette. For a similarly inviting and grounded environment, get inspired by nature. Think seagrass, rattan, jute, wood, brushed concrete, and marble.

20

Reupholster Your Furinture

Nicole Franzen

Reupholstering your furniture will automatically freshen up an entire space. And if you love eclectic decorating, take notes from this impeccable living room. All the juxtaposition in this room is working so well—the angular mirror, vivid orange art, marble fireplace, rustic stool, and geometric pottery are all unexpectedly complemented by the softness of the blush pink chairs.

21

Simply Tidy Up

Mikael Axelsson

This probably isn't what you want to hear since we don't think of cleaning up as fun, but adding a few pieces that ease organization can make a huge difference. Consider installing coat hooks or bringing in a stylish coat rack coat by the front door. Then place a small folding chair underneath it to sit on when you take off your shoes. This will prevent those dreaded (and previously inevitable) clothing pileups.

22

Color-Block Your Wall

PHOTO: Matthew Williams; DESIGN: Studio DB

For a graphic statement, color-block your wall. Paint half of it a bold color or opt for two neutral tones. Here, black creeps up about a quarter of the way while the rest is a nice shade of steel gray, creating an understated-yet-unique statement.

23

Touch up the Walls

Alexander M. Reid

Freshen up a bathroom by giving the walls a fresh coat of white paint. If that sounds like too much of a commitment, use a magic eraser to touch up smudges. It's bright, refreshing, and the perfect blank backdrop for a fun gallery, as seen in this bathroom designed by Alexander M. Reid.

24

Apply Accent Wallpaper

Catherine Kwong

You don't have to wallpaper your entire room—just pick a wall and accent with it. It's fast, easy, and makes a big difference.

25

Layer Rugs and Patterns

WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ

This eclectic home designed by Sean Scherer is a treasure trove of antiques, whimsical fabrics, and fearless decorating. It's also a masterclass in layering. Why use just one rug when you could have three? Layer rugs in varying colors, prints, and textures to add visual interest to your floor.

26

Rethink Your Gallery Wall

Annie Schlechter

If the walls in a hallway are feeling tired or lackluster, add a gallery wall. Bring in antique frames, or hit up a thrift store or flea market, and arrange a ton of hand mirrors into a gallery wall.

27

Introduce a New Throw Blanket

Robson Rak

Putting a colorful throw blanket at the end of your bed or flung over the sofa is an easy but transformative design trick. It's also a great way to experiment with colors and prints before fully committing to them.

28

Opt for Statement Art

PHOTO: Alexandra Rowley; DESIGN: Studio DB

Make a simple wall a little more exciting with oversized artwork. Choose large-scale photography or something abstract and vibrant to really make a statement.

29

Install New Lighting

Studio Ashby

If there's anything that can single-handedly polish off a room, it's a light fixture. Case in point? That brass pendant light. It feels much more refined and sophisticated than a table lamp would and contrasts with the more traditional elements throughout the bedroom.

30

Paint Your Floors

Thomas Loof

Can you imagine how simple this bathroom looked before it had a bright blue floor? The quick change allows the tub to take center stage. We'd want to soak in there all day long.

31

Put a Bold Floor Lamp in the Corner

Studio DB

This little corner is sleek, stylish, and perfectly handsome as is, thanks to the modern leather lounger and graphic rug. But that floor-to-ceiling lamp is an architectural stunner that really brings in that added wow factor. Look for a floor lamp that doubles as artwork for a similar vibe.

32

Introduce Contrast

Catherine Kwong Design

To create an interesting contrast, replace one thing in an otherwise totally traditional room with something super modern, like this geometric coffee table and abstract-painted floor.

33

Add a Bench at the End of Your Bed

Nicole Franzen

You don't need a footboard. A bench will get the same job done. It'll help anchor your bed, act as a spot to sit and put shoes on, and serve as storage for extra pillows and blankets.

34

Rearrange Your Furniture

Nicole Franzen

Symmetry, who? Your chairs and couches don't have to line up—in fact, you don't even have to have chairs. Put your side table in the corner flanked by two sofas, and if you don't have enough armchairs for a classic living room setup, just place floor cushions by the coffee table.

35

Go Minimalist

Leanne Ford Interiors

Pare your stuff way down and your room will look totally different. This doubles as a makeover and spring cleaning all in one.

36

Add a Statement Tablecloth

House Beautiful

A bold, patterned tablecloth can instantly make a traditional space a little more eclectic. This one picks up the blues in the wallpaper.

37

Play With Proportion

PHOTO: Dustin Askland; DESIGN: Elizabeth Roberts Architecture & Design

This exquisite living room is playing with shape and scale in so many ways—each design detail offers a universe of inspiration. For extra impact and proportional intrigue, hang an oversized mirror. Keep it simple and sleek, opt for a cool shape or color, or keep it classic with an antique.

38

Put Your Collectables on Display

Leanne Ford Interiors

If you've been collecting something for a long time and aren't sure where to put your knick-knacks, install a floating shelf in your room of choice and then line them up. We love the sense of nostalgia these vintage glass bottles add to the bedroom.

39

Screw in a Colorful Light Bulb

Black Lacquer Design

For an unexpected (and easy) pop of color, trade in your classic bulb for a bright one. It adds the same vibe as a neon sign without taking up any space on the wall. Try it in a hallway or entryway, where décor moments are precious and square footage is limited.

40

Introduce Florals

Robson Rak

Adding a nice floral arrangement can beautify a whole room on its own. The shapely vase, accompanying artwork, and unique rose gold faucet in this bathroom don't hurt either.

41

Add Seating to Your Floor

Courtesy of Jesse Parris-Lamb

You could sit on your couch—or you could sit on the comfiest floor pillows ever. We'll take the latter.

See more at Nicole Franzen.

42

Swap Your Window Shades

House Beautiful

You've been there and done that with fabric drapery and Roman shades, so swap your window treatment for an alternative texture, like bamboo. We're swooning over this wild bathroom.

43

Mix in Metallics

House Beautiful

Does anything make a statement like something shiny and gold? Add a metallic light fixture, sculpture, or vase to instantly upgrade your room.

44

Update Bedding Seasonally

Courtesy of Ronen Lev for Nicole Franzen

Jonathan Scott, home design expert and brand ambassador for Stearns & Foster, recommends owning two sheet and comforter sets, so you can swap them out by the season. "In winter, you want warm and inviting bedding, like faux fur and bulky blankets," he says.

See more at Nicole Frazen.

45

Wallpaper a Small Space

Nicole Franzen

Wallpapering a small room or closet will give it a surprising edge. Do the whole room, or just use scraps to line drawers, cabinets, and backsplashes. You could also opt for a statement ceiling.

46

Create a Statement Wall

Jonny Valiant

Designer Zim Loy discovered Harkerware on eBay: "There's tons of it, and it's so cheap!" She started collecting it for her dining room, then covered the whole wall with plates to create the same effect as one big piece of art. (Here's how to hang your own plate wall).

47

Move Furniture Away From the Walls

Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt

Floating furniture away from the walls creates more intimate seating. That means all you have to do is shift your furnishings a few inches to totally transform the vibe in a room.

See more at Amber Interiors.

48

Add Cozy Textiles

Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt

Printed, colorful textiles add so much personality. And as if the bright-colored rug and sleek mounted lights weren't enough, this bedroom has also got a seriously swoon-worthy pendant. The Moroccan-inspired fixture adds eclectic appeal and helps anchor the space.

See more at Amber Interiors.

49

Show Off an Antique

Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt

The copper tub is obviously the star of this bathroom, but it doesn't have to feel dated. A ladder and cool, bohemian rug help it feel more modern.

See more at Amber Interiors.

50

Recover Your Furniture

David A. Land

The super-easy way to switch up your furniture game? Buy a slipcover. It'll be much quicker than fully reupholstering a piece.

51

Ditch Your Coffee Table Base

Courtesy of Nicole Franzen

If you've got a marble-top coffee table, take it off and place it on the floor. Prop it up with some books for a bohemian update.

See more at Nicole Franzen.

52

Lay Down a Rug

Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt

Boho? Rustic? Traditional? The rug you choose can instantly change the whole aesthetic of your room.

See more at Amber Interiors.

53

Mix and Match Chairs

Miki Duisterhof

Swap out your formal chairs (in this case, bright blue and green ones) for a few rustic metal ones. This creates a more casual atmosphere in the dining room.

54

Hang a Colorful Curtain

JULIAN WASS

For the entrance hall of this Pennsylvania farmhouse, designer Jeffrey Bilhuber opted for a curtain instead of a door. The deep yellow fabric pops against the regal blue wall color and adds rich texture to the space.

55

Add Color on Open Shelves

NGOC MINH NGO

Open shelving allows for fast and easy decor changes. Blue accents stand out against a neutral palette.

Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

How to Decorate Your Home - Real Estate Guides

By Tim McKeough

Header photography by Yasu + Junko; styled by Elizabeth Press

Moving into a new home can be one of life’s great joys, but it can also be a time of uncertainty, especially when it comes to decorating. How do you make your space look its best while reflecting your personal sense of style? Do it well and you’ll end up with a comfortable, happy home. Do it poorly and you’ll end up with a hodge-podge of furniture, fabrics and paint colors that never congeal into a pleasing whole. With a little planning, and by following the same steps used by professional interior designers, you’ll have a much greater chance of success.  

Interior Decoration: Laying the Groundwork

To reach the finish line, you first have to know where you’re going. 

Don't Start in the Furniture Store

Many have heard the advice to avoid grocery shopping when you’re hungry, because it leads to poor choices. The same holds true for furniture stores – don’t go shopping in a panic, just because you have an empty home. Yes, you need a sofa. But if you pick the pink-striped sectional just because you like it in the store, without taking measurements or thinking about the rest of the room, you’re stuck with it. The rest of the room will have to be built around that sofa, and if it’s too large for the space it will look forever awkward. 

Start in the room you’re looking to furnish, armed with a measuring tape and a notepad. 

Know Your Measurements

Matching the scale of furniture to the scale of a room is critical. A deep sectional sofa can easily overpower a small room and svelte chairs can get lost in a wide-open loft. Before you start designing, measure the length and width of each room you intend to decorate, along with the ceiling height and elements that could get in the way – stairs, columns, radiators and other obstructions. It’s also a good idea to measure window openings, along with the wall space below, above and to the sides of each one, to get ready for window coverings. 

“The first mistake most people make is that they buy things that are the wrong size – sofas that don't fit in the room, sofas that don't fit through doorways, tables that are too small, desks that are too big, nightstands that hang into the doorway,” said David Kleinberg, founder of the New York interior design firm David Kleinberg Design Associates. Carefully measuring your space can help avoid such problems.  

Create a Floorplan

Once you have the measurements of your room, it’s time to put them to use with a floor plan that gives you a bird’s eye view of the entire home. “Every job should start with a floor plan,” said Alexa Hampton, the president of Mark Hampton, the New York interior design firm founded by her father. “You need to know the space.” 

One option is to draw a floor plan the old-fashioned way, with paper, a pencil and a ruler. However, most professional designers use drafting software like AutoCAD. In between those two extremes are apps that aim to make it easy for homeowners to create simple floor plans (some even automate measurements with your smartphone’s camera, but double-check those numbers), including Magicplan, Floor Plan Creator and RoomScan Pro.

Once you have the outline of the space, start experimenting with the placement of furniture, making sure that the footprint of each piece is scaled to match the size of the drawing.  

Decide How You Want to Live

This is the tricky part, and there are no right or wrong answers. Rooms can be traditional or modern, formal or relaxed, and visually warm or cool. “To the best of your ability, you have to try to discern how you would like to live in a given space,” said Ms. Hampton. “What will you be doing? How many people live there? Are there children? What are your ambitions for how you would like to live?” 

The decoration of a home for someone who regularly hosts large dinner parties, for instance, should be different from a home for someone who eats out at restaurants every night. The person who plans to host lavish fundraisers should have a different living room than the person who dreams only of crashing in front of the TV. 

Copy the Pros

Look in design books and magazines, as well as at online resources like Houzz, Pinterest and Instagram to sharpen your personal style. “Figure out the style that you respond to most,” said Brad Ford, an interior designer in New York City, and develop a dossier of favorite images.  

Once you have images you like, study the details, advised Mr. Kleinberg. “See where pattern is used versus where solids are used, and where color can be used successfully or not,” he said. It will also help inform everything from the type of furniture you might like to a potential strategy for window coverings.  

Tape It Out

To take ideas on a floor plan one step farther, use painter’s tape in the real space to outline where furniture will be placed on floors and against walls. 

“We use blue tape on the floor to box out different elements,” said Anne Maxwell Foster, an owner of the New York interior design firm Tilton Fenwick. “Where will the rug be? Does it need to be cut? How far is the coffee table coming out? Even though we have everything down to a sixteenth of an inch on a furniture plan, there's something helpful about visualizing it in the space, and being able to walk around.”

Develop a Budget

There’s no getting around the math: If you splurge on an unexpectedly expensive chair, you’ll have less money available for the rest of the home. “You want to make sure you're being strategic about how you spend your money,” said Mr. Ford. “A budget gives you a roadmap for how to divide the costs of things between rooms.” You can still make an exception if you find a one-of-a-kind dining table, he noted, but in order to pay for it you have be thoughtful about where else you can cut back. 

Plan the Phases

Finishing drywall, refinishing hardwood floors and painting ceilings is all messy work. If at all possible, it’s better to have this type of work completed before moving any furniture or accessories into the space. 

If it can’t be avoided, seal large furniture under plastic drop cloths and accessories in boxes with tape to protect them. 

Read More About Planning Your Decor

Entryway Ideas

The foyer or entrance hall creates the first impression, so make it count. 

Make a Statement

Don’t hold back. “That room is the power moment when somebody walks into your home,” said Suysel dePedro Cunningham, an owner of the interior design firm Tilton Fenwick. “It can say so much about your personality and design taste.” 

For that reason, a wall finish that might seem like too much for a living room or bedroom may be ideal in a foyer. “It’s a place where you can do a bold color, a lacquer or a wallpaper for a ‘Wow’ moment that you might be scared of in a large living room,” she said.

An added benefit? Statement-making wall coverings and finishes tend to be expensive, but because foyers are usually small, these products can often be installed without breaking the bank. 

Design to Your Routine

With a few key furniture pieces and accessories, you can make your daily arrival and departure sequence a breeze. “Typically, it's not a huge space, so you're working with a limited number of pieces,” said Mr. Ford. If you’re the kind of person who likes to drop everything when you walk in the door, “a console with drawers is great, because it’s a nice place to hide your keys and mail,” Mr. Ford said. Or, in the absence of drawers, a bowl, tray or other sculptural container can serve as a catchall to help keep things organized.  

A bench or a stool or two that slide under the console can provide a place to sit while lacing up shoes while taking up minimal floor space. 

Another helpful element is a wall-mounted mirror, said Mr. Ford. “It gives you one last chance to check yourself before you walk out the door.” 

Plan for the Weather

As the first space people enter when coming from outside, the foyer has to deal with a lot – ice, snow, rainwater, mud and whatever else Mother Nature decides to deliver. To avoid having these things creep into the rest of the home, you need to deal with them at the front door. 

The effort begins even before you cross the threshold. “I like to have a mat outside the door, so people can wipe off their feet before even stepping inside,” said Mr. Ford. 

Inside, you can follow up with an indoor-outdoor rug. An umbrella stand not only keeps umbrellas handy, but also prevents wet ones from draining on the floor. Storage bins or baskets, which can be stowed under a console (if the space isn’t taken by stools), can contain soggy hats and mitts. If your foyer doesn’t have a closet, buy coat hooks or a rack. These are all functional pieces that can serve double-duty as decorative elements as well. 

Dining and Living Room Decor Ideas

The main living areas, whether they are separate rooms or combined in an open-concept space, set the stage for life with family and friends. 

Create the Palette

You can see colors, patterns and metal finishes online, but digital images are mere approximations of what the real things look like. Wherever possible, order color chips, fabric swatches and material samples to be sure finished products will meet your expectations. “You can order samples from most vendors, and it’s always best,” said Mr. Kleinberg. “Some colors blend together,” when viewed on a screen, he added, and it can be difficult to differentiate cool and warm tones.  

Don’t just look at the samples in isolation. Pin them to a board or put them in a tray to see how well they work together. “All greens play nicely together,” said Mr. Kleinberg. “All blues fight.” Putting samples side by side is the way to see if different colors and patterns will live in harmony or tension. 

Ms. Hampton sometimes goes one step farther. “When we’re working on a fabric scheme, we’ll put the fabric on the copier, reduce it, cut it into the right shape for the floor plan and paste it down,” she said, “so we can see how the various fabrics spread through the room.”

Treat the Walls

Paint colors are notorious for appearing different hues in different light conditions (and seeming to change between the paint store to home). This effect is only amplified once you slather it on four walls. For that reason, it’s never a good idea to commit to a paint color when you first see the chip in a store. Look at the largest chip you can get in the room you plan to paint, at a minimum. Better yet, paint large sample patches on walls or on boards that can be moved around and view them at different times of day. 

Note: As long as you test the color before painting the entire room, there’s no reason to be scared of bold, saturated colors. 

Once you have a color selected, choose the sheen. Matte or flat paints offer a pleasant gauzy appearance that also hides wall imperfections, but can be difficult to maintain, clean and touch up. “I tend not to do matte walls, in general,” said Ms. Hampton, who prefers paint with an eggshell or satin finish that is just slightly glossier and easier to scrub. 

Baseboards, moldings, doors and other trim can be painted the same color as the room to make them visually recede, or a contrasting color — usually an off-white in a room with colored walls — to make them more of a feature. Trim can also be painted with a different sheen than the walls. A semi-gloss sheen will bring more attention to moldings while adding durability.  

You should also decide how you want to treat the ceiling. You can paint it white for a crisp feel, or the same color as the walls for a cocooning feel. It’s safe to use a matte or flat sheen because the ceiling is rarely touched by dirty fingers or smudge-creating objects. If the surface is perfectly smooth, it can also be painted with a glossy finish as a design feature that reflects light down into the living space. (If your ceilings aren’t smooth, don’t do it — the glossy sheen will only highlight imperfections.) 

For something unexpected, consider looking beyond paint. Manufacturers offer a multitude of alternatives, including patterned wallpaper, grass cloth, upholstery fabrics, wood paneling and even stone and brick veneer. 

Choose the Furniture

Working from your floor plan and inspiration images, choose the specific pieces of furniture — the sofas, chairs and tables — that will make the space livable. Depending on the desired vibe, you can go in wildly different directions.  

For a traditional room, focusing on a symmetrical layout often helps — for instance, installing a sofa and coffee table centered on a fireplace, with matching armchairs on either side. “A very symmetrical space can be beautiful and formal,” said Ms. Hampton. On the other hand, “if you choose a sectional sofa, it’s probably going to be a less formal space,” she said, with an asymmetrical layout. 

Seat height is also important. Sofas and lounge chairs in the same room should have seats that are at similar heights to avoid some people sitting much higher than others. In general, lower seats offer a casual, laidback feel, and higher seats come off as more formal. 

Whether the space is casual or formal, there is a rule of thumb to keep in mind: The number of dining chairs should roughly match the number of spaces for lounging. “That’s an old truth my father shared with me,” said Ms. Hampton. “If you’re planning to have 12 people at a dining room table, you should have 12 seats in the living room,” for entertaining before and after the meal.  

How Things Flow

No living room sofa or chair should be an island of its own. When people sit down, they almost always need a place to put a drink or book, as well as light to read by. Place a coffee table or end table within easy reach of each seat, along with a table or floor lamp. 

No one wants to stub a toe on a chair leg, so you’ll also want to ensure there are clear walking paths through the living room, and that no furniture blocks part of a doorway or makes it necessary to squeeze by. 

Will your living room have a TV? If so, plan for a wall mount or a media unit to hold it, as well as a path for cables that won’t be unsightly. 

Do you plan to host buffet-style dinners? If so, a credenza or sideboard near the dining table will allow you to serve in one space rather than having guests traipse through the kitchen. 

Add Rugs

A living room with hardwood floors but no rug looks naked. For visual and literal comfort, add a rug.  

There are three common strategies for doing so:

Be generous when selecting sizes. A small rug under the coffee table that doesn’t reach the legs of sofas and chairs will look like a raft lost at sea. The rug should extend about halfway, or fully, under the furniture at its edges. 

Finish With Art and Accessories

The last step to finishing any room is to add art and accessories, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach. In a minimalist space, it might be just a few objects; in a maximalist space, it could involve displaying entire collections and layers of objets d’art. 

Go back to your original inspirational images and study the way those rooms are accessorized. Do they mix candles, boxes, bowls and books together, or is there just one vase on a table? Is there a single artwork above the sofa, or a freeform gallery wall? 

Be sure to consider your functional needs. A tray on an ottoman can contain remote controls. Throw pillows provide extra back support for deep sofas and chairs. A magazine rack can keep reading materials out of the way. Attractive baskets are ideal for tidying up children’s toys in a hurry. 

Bedroom Decor Ideas

Designed correctly, a bedroom can serve as your nightly sanctuary. 

Plan the Furniture

It’s called a bedroom for a reason: the bed is the key piece of furniture. As such, it should be given pride of place in the room, most likely with the headboard positioned against one wall and paths for walking on both sides.  

“Don’t shove a bed in the corner,” if at all possible, said Nick Olsen, a New York City interior designer. “They’re impossible to make, and uncomfortable for two people to use.” 

One exception: children’s bunk beds. Because they already have safety rails that usually only allow access from one side, there’s no reason not to have one in a corner. 

If there’s space, install nightstands on both sides of an adult bed for convenience. They could be simple small tabletops, tables with a single drawer for storing essentials, or something larger. “Consider whether you need extra storage space,” said Mr. Olsen. “You can use two dressers for nightstands,” to provide space for folded clothing. 

Do you like to watch TV in bed? If so, you’ll want a dresser, cabinet or console table near the foot of the bed that can hold the TV while providing additional storage (unless you plan to mount it on the wall or spring for a motorized stand). 

Many designers also like to put a single chair in the corner of a bedroom, not only as a place to rest but also as a landing pad for tossed clothing and personal accessories when you’re in a hurry.  

Make It Soft

Because the goal is to create a space that feels calm and inviting, a bedroom is probably not the place to use bold colors or graphic wallpaper. “I would avoid anything that feels aggressive,” Mr. Olsen said. “Even though I like bold colors in my decorating, I like paler tones in the bedrooms: gentle blues, greens and yellows.” 

Some designers even upholster bedrooms walls for a literal soft touch.

Underfoot, Mr. Olsen advocates adding some kind of textile to warm up cold, hard floors – either wall-to-wall carpeting, a large rug that extends underneath the bed or smaller rugs on either side of the bed, and perhaps at the foot of the bed. 

Make the Bed

There are many different ways to make a bed, and the subject of whether or not you should use a top sheet has been the subject of fierce debate in recent years. Much comes down to personal preference and whether you desire a bedroom that feels casual or formal. 

It’s possible to make a bed with nothing more than a fitted sheet over the mattress, a nice duvet and a couple of pillows. But for something a little more formal, you need more layers. 

Mr. Olsen has a very specific way of making a bed, which he says was passed down to him from the designer Miles Redd, who learned it from the doyenne of decorating, Bunny Williams. “I do a fitted sheet, a top sheet, and some kind of blanket, which varies in weight based on the season – a cotton blanket for summer or a wool blanket for winter,” said Mr. Olsen. “Then, four standard-sized pillows, usually down, which I stack. Then a decorative pillow stacked against the standard ones. Then, I do a down duvet with a cover folded at the foot of the bed.”

Mr. Olsen recommended keeping the sheets simple – perhaps hotel-style white linens with a subtle embroidery detail at the edge – and bringing in color and pattern with the top two pillow shams and decorative pillow. 

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Control the Light

The ability to control light – both natural and artificial – is important. 

If you’re sensitive to sunlight when sleeping, you want to have the ability to eliminate it completely. The best way to do so is with a blackout roller shade or a Roman shade with a blackout lining. However, sunlight will still usually leak into the room at the edges of the shade. To block it, add curtains with a blackout lining. 

At night, it’s helpful to have layers of lighting. An overhead light allows you to illuminate the whole room quickly, but may not do much to set the right mood. 

A pair of lamps on bedside tables usually offers a more appealing glow. Many designers use table lamps as well as wall-mounted lamps, either hardwired or plugged into an outlet, on either side of the bed. The table lamps provide an ambient glow, and the wall-mounted lamps provide directional light for reading. “It’s nice to have both, but they shouldn’t compete for attention,” said Mr. Ford. “You want a super simple table lamp and a really decorative sconce, or vice versa.” 

In terms of control, “Every light should be on a dimmer,” said Mr. Olsen – good advice for every room of the home.  

Kitchens and Bathrooms

Customizing these spaces can add personality without requiring a gut renovation.  

Evaluate Cabinets and Counters

Changing kitchen counters is no small undertaking, but switching from an inexpensive material, like laminate, to a luxurious one, like marble, granite or quartzite, can significantly change the overall appearance of a kitchen or bathroom.

The kitchen backsplash is another area ripe with opportunity. Even if you leave the existing counters in place, you can add or replace an existing backsplash using a favorite tile made from ceramic, glass, metal or cement. 

If kitchen cabinets and the bathroom vanity cabinet are simple and in good shape, it’s often possible to paint them a new color for a different look. If the cabinet doors have a design that looks dated, you can sometimes keep the existing cabinets carcasses, and replace the doors only. 

In the case of a cheap bathroom vanity, it’s often economical to replace the whole thing. Many companies offer prefabricated vanities, complete with matching tops and sinks.  

Focus on Things You Touch

Simply replacing cabinet pulls with new hardware can significantly change the look of a kitchen or bathroom. The kitchen and bathroom faucets are also no place to skimp – you touch them every day, so choose models that not only look good, but also have handles that feel reassuring when you turn them, and heads that offer the functionality you desire. 

In a bathroom, this line of thinking extends to accessories as well – quality towel bars, robe hooks and toilet roll holders can all give the room an upgraded appearance at minimal cost. 

Refresh With Textiles

There’s no point in having nice towel bars if they’re holding frayed or mismatched towels. Recycle your old ones and buy new towels and washcloths in a single solid color (you deserve it). For a decorative accent, add patterned hand towels. 

If there’s a mildewed shower curtain around the tub, replace it with one made from a pleasing material like linen, or a glass panel.  

If the bathroom or kitchen floor leaves something to be desired, but you don’t want to go to the trouble or expense of tearing it out, you can cover it with a large woven vinyl rug or mat from a company like Chilewich or Bolon. 

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Don't Forget the Powder Room

Because it’s so small and used infrequently, a powder room is the perfect place to let your inner decorator run wild with bold colors and wall coverings.  

“If you entertain, it’s so much fun to make it an unexpected, cool element,” that will surprise guests, said Mr. Olsen, who has designed powder rooms with wild wallpaper and mirrored wall panels. 

That sentiment was echoed by Ms. Maxwell Foster: “Find a wall treatment you love, and just go for it.” 

Finally, remember that decorating should be fun. By starting out with a plan, and following the same steps used by the pros, you’ll make the experience significantly less stressful that going at it in a haphazard fashion. And, hopefully, you’ll end up with the ultimate prize: the home of your dreams. 

Decorating a wooden house inside: 30 photos with ideas for interior decorating a wooden house

Finishing the facade and interior of a wooden house can differ like life before the wedding and after. And the point here is not only in different environmental conditions, but also in different tasks. If the exterior primarily interacts with the landscape, then the options for interior decoration of the house, first of all, dictate its layout and the master's ideas about the harmonious design of the living space. The interior of a wooden country house can be anything - bright and calm, "urban" and "country", progressive and old-fashioned, but not boring. Let's see how you can use the aesthetics of wood inside the house for different cases using the example of completed projects in Russia and abroad. nine0003

Continued. First part: Exterior of a wooden house: 20 projects with ideas “for life”

Donati Studio

Success through pastel
The wall of a wooden house, even in its “naked” form, has its own color and character - it is not always worth decorating it additionally. If you don’t really like the shade of natural wood, but at the same time you want to keep the peace and warmth emanating from it as much as possible, avoid “pure” colors and intrusive contrasts. In the project in the photo, the designer managed only two pastel shades. nine0003

Donati Studio

Double-height windows: options for finishing a wooden house inside

Take the height
A living room in a country house is a place of attraction for all living things. The more spacious it looks, the better. If the house is low, it is better to make the central zone (hall, living room) under the ceiling, sacrificing part of the second level, but you will get volume and twice as much light from the front windows. Long, two window openings at once, curtains will help to stretch the room even more. Although it is better to think about the height of the living room, of course, not during the finishing of your wooden house, but at the design stage. nine0003

Donati Studio

Warmer, even warmer
Carpets will be appropriate in any wooden house, since they are purely ideologically similar to wood in terms of "heat transfer". In addition, with their help, you can select different zones of the internal space. Especially this method works well in a snow-white interior. By the way, the white double bass is a bar. Knowledge that cannot be shared.

Anton Petrov | ANTON PETROV Unique Home

Hide cuts in cabinets
The owners of this house in the Moscow region were not particularly captivated by the aesthetics of the hut, so they hid (where they could) a rounded log behind smooth panels with a wooden pattern. The trick is that these are not just panels, but full-fledged cabinets on a push-up system (pressed-opened): not only wires and pipes are hidden there, but also a lot of household items.

Anton Petrov | ANTON PETROV Unique Home

Furniture without corners
Furniture of bionic natural forms organically looks in a wooden setting. The beauty of such a table, as in the photo, is also in its lightness: the glass top does not hide the decorative base and does not overload the interior. nine0003

Anton Petrov | ANTON PETROV Unique Home

Slatted ceiling with built-in light
In order not to underestimate the ceilings, it makes sense to use slatted lathing instead of drywall. Wiring can be run in grooves, and fixtures can be built between suspension rails. Such a ceiling looks not only pretty, but also voluminous. In this project, 10 cm slats were used.

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Tatyana Rozhkova

Lace instead of color
If you don't want to overload the interior with bright details and it is important to keep the "feeling of a whisper", you can use volumetric decor in the same color scheme as the wall - for example, openwork carving. The lace frame in the photo frames the large clock. In the same project, the study and bedroom are decorated with carved ceilings.

Tatyana Rozhkova

You can't spoil a wooden interior with firewood
Another interesting idea from this project is decorating the fireplace portal with a woodpile in a metal frame. Creating such an installation will require not only firewood, but also patience - all the logs are fitted to one another and manually fixed. And who said that decorating a wooden house inside with your own hands is easy? nine0003

Decor&Design

50 shades of white
The wooden house in the photo belongs to a family from Krasnogorsk. The owners liked the natural wood paneling, but lacked elegance and lightness in the interior. Then the designers proposed to complement the woody palette in the living room with complex light shades (they are also called shades of white) in furniture, textiles and tiles. Cream, baked milk, ivory, arctic snow - all these shades coexist perfectly with wooden walls, making the interior more airy. Yes, and more modern, what is already there. nine0003

Marina Gaskova Interiors

Cages and canopies
In this dwelling on Istra, the hostess really wanted to preserve the color and texture of the Angarsk pine, so the decoration of the walls of the wooden house turned into a spot work to create comfort. Lights and candlesticks in the form of bird cages, wicker furniture, fresh flowers and floral ornaments hint at the French country. And in the daughter's bedroom, the massive finish of the wooden house balances the airy canopy over the bed. nine0003

Marina Gaskova Interiors

Tiles and majolica in the fireplace area
Do-it-yourself decoration of a wooden house has clear limitations: many “apartment” decorating techniques here become visual noise. Fortunately, there are tiles - what looks like an intrusive solution for finishing a fireplace in a cramped apartment, here it turns out to be just right. If you want to make the hearth the compositional center of the room, use tiles or under-tile tiles, as in this project. The area around the fireplace (and kitchen apron) can be highlighted with majolica with floral patterns. nine0003

Lavka-Design

Patchwork porcelain stoneware
If there is no money or energy for tiles and glazed ceramics, the walls in the fireplace or stove area can be decorated with patchwork porcelain stoneware.

COUTURE INTERIORS

Stone won't hurt
Decorator Anna Vasilyeva chose imitation timber for her carcass. Finishing the house with wood both outside and inside resembles the aesthetics of Finnish cottages. To maintain the Scandinavian country style, the facades of the building were painted in light gray (white and gray were mixed on site until they were in unison with the external environment). And for the design of a wooden house inside (pictured), stained spruce timber, stone, furniture with a shabby texture and stuffed birds are responsible. nine0003

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Come on, plate swords on the wall
To add light and dimension to the room, one of the walls in this project is finished with mirror panels. The blue-and-white gzhel at the joints helped to preserve the retro style of the interior. For a modern-style house, this technique would be on the verge of kitsch, and in a wooden wall with painted plates it looks very organic.

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Cabinets without walls
An interesting option for a wooden interior is to make open cabinets without back walls. Why hide the beauty of natural wood? On the contrary, it can be emphasized with the help of lighting built into the cabinet. nine0003

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Double - forged
Win-win style for finishing a wooden house - Provence. A win-win technique for Provence is wrought iron furniture. It won't outdo wood paneling, no matter what wall color you choose.

Tatyana Ilyina (Sorokina)

Or draw
A wrought iron bed doesn't have to be wrought iron - it's quite expensive. The black headboard, “flirting” with the table lamp in the photo, is another illusion. It's just painted on the wall. In another room of this house, a fabulous tree has grown at the head of the bed. To talk about what you can do when decorating a wooden house inside with your own hand. nine0003

Tatyana Ilyina (Sorokina)

Shafts - in the furnace
One of the typical problems in a wooden house is how to hide ventilation shafts so that they do not spoil the interior. In this project near Moscow, they were designed in the form of false ovens, tiled with tiles to look like glazed ceramics. Looking at the cast-iron oven doors and spectacular "chimneys", it is impossible to think that this is an architectural trick that supports the aesthetics of the chalet.

Tatyana Ilyina (Sorokina)

Wooden doors in the bathroom
Finishing a bathroom in a wooden house (pictured) is a special issue. Someone is afraid of dampness and fungus, refusing wood in favor of tiles, while someone is looking for high-quality antiseptics and varnishes to preserve the charm of an alpine hut (a Provence-style house or a Russian hut). Pay attention to how the "screen" under the bath bowl is trimmed. Brutal wooden doors with "forged" hinges provide access to the pipes.

Olga Ashby Interiors

Aquarium in the wall
Another typical problem of decorating a wooden house inside is massive blank walls. Especially if they have constructive value. Even more so if we are talking about a log cabin. Most often, this problem is solved with the help of mirrors that create the feeling of a window. But in this house near Moscow on Dmitrovsky highway, they solved the problem differently - they inserted a large aquarium into the wall. Glass lets in sunlight and visually connects the living room with the dining room. It is important not to forget that log cabins tend to expand and contract depending on the season. So lay backlash for the aquarium. By the way, there were some reflections here too - equipment is hidden in the mirrored cabinets under the aquarium. nine0003

Stashchuk Tatiana

Chalet: turn down the brightness
The basic formula of chalet style: wood + stone. Both of these components should not create the feeling of a remake, so the stone is chosen in discreet tones, and the wood is aged, stained, tinted and patinated. You will not find brightly colored details in the Alpine style, all shades here are muted, soft. You can diversify the range of materials using any natural "ingredients" of the same wood range. It can be black metal, linen, leather, horns, etc. The same puffs can be upholstered with a bull skin - it will look expensive and warm (does not work on vegetarians). nine0003

Tatyana Stashchuk

The same tree, only in profile
If you are already looking at this pretty couch, a replica of Le Corbusier's popular model, then, in order to avoid envy, do not look higher - there is a remote-controlled ceiling solarium above the chair. Look to the right - it demonstrates an interesting way to decorate a wooden house inside with your own hands. The wall is decorated with cut logs: very simple, and at the same time spectacular.

Ekaterina Seryozhina

Wall corks
Wine corks are another suitable material for decorating the wall of a wooden house. Cut each cork into two halves and glue them over the selected wall. So your collection will be in front of everyone, and the room will receive an additional portion of warmth and volume.

Rosbri Decor Studio

Floral print wallpaper
Furnishing a rustic wooden house does not oblige owners to create an all-wood interior, especially if you want to get a home in the English or American style. Wood goes well with paper, but it should be wallpaper that is not inferior to it in depth and charisma. A common demarcation option: the bottom is wooden, and the upper part of the room is decorated with wallpaper in a large floral pattern. The photo shows the men's area of ​​the house in Vladimir, finished with wallpaper from The Modern Gentleman collection of the American brand with French roots Chesapeake. The tree is an amber-coloured oak. nine0003

Lavka-Design

If there is only one accent
Wood trim inside the house cannot but take into account its dimensions. The natural shade of wood can make small spaces even tighter, so it is better to tint it in translucent white: this way the woody pattern will be preserved and the room will look more spacious. A whitened background allows you to use large bright details, but it is better that there is one accent color and few details, otherwise they will start arguing with each other. In the project in the photo, such a detail was a green staircase, under which vintage suitcases are stored. nine0003

Lavka-Design

Sometimes a tablecloth is not just a tablecloth
Another life hack from the same project with an apple orchard: instead of curtains in several rooms, including in the photo, Ivanovo linen tablecloths were used.

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Pink plywood and black glass
Plywood is the best material for the walls of a country wooden house in a modern minimalist style. It can be tinted in any tone according to the design project, without losing the feeling of warmth of natural wood. Plywood is also good because it is suitable for the production of built-in furniture in a uniform interior.

The wooden house in the photo uses glued panels of 12 and 6 mm plywood, varnished in a light pink shade like Canadian cedar. Another finishing material in the project - black tempered glass - works in contrast with light wood, but remains in the same minimalist clip. A white leather sofa with a modern rectangular shape completes this game. nine0003

Evgenia Shimkevich

Clapboard like a canvas
The finishing process in a wooden house depends not only on the design concept, but also on the dimensions of the room.

For example, clapboard is less suitable for creating a modern interior than plywood or OSB. But with its help, it is easiest to create a light country atmosphere and stretch the room in length or height, depending on the direction of the board. So, in the project in the photo, the grassy color immediately dips the kitchen-living room of the Samara house into the summer and makes the ceilings higher. nine0003

VHZ Design Group

Unusual in the ordinary
There can be a lot of wooden decor in the interior of a country house, as it corresponds to the general eco-style. Cones, driftwood, twigs, hemp - ideally, each item should have its own purpose. So, in this American house, an old wooden boat has become a closet and the main highlight of the rustic-style living room. The contrast "white pine background - dark stained decor" always works well.

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Interior design of the cottage in a modern style - 35 examples with photos

The interior decoration of the cottage always corresponds to the architectural style chosen for the building. But there are many more directions in interior design than in architecture, so decorating a comfortable and beautiful interior is not easy. This is an art in its own way (and I must say that there are no rules in it that cannot be broken). The atmosphere at home, first of all, is created for life: where it is pleasant to live, you want to return. nine0003

1 — For example, this cottage was built in a classical style, but the project was used twice.

2 — In the first case, the owners preferred the classics when creating the interior.

3 - The interior of the other house is decorated in a country style, and the fireplace decoration looks completely different.

To better understand yourself and your desires, it is desirable to have an idea of ​​the main current trends. Furnishing and decorating a cottage is not a cheap pleasure, and it is sad in a year or two to come to the feeling that you are uncomfortable in it. We will consider 5 popular design trends, leaving aside stylizations on historical themes (Empire, Baroque, Rococo, and so on) for now. nine0003

Classic - comfort and elegance

Actually, it includes all interiors, where not a single feature is expressed in an exalted (underlined) form. A harmonious color palette in the decoration of the walls, symmetry and the absence of catchy decor - what could be more pleasant than such an environment? There are a great many design options: against a moderate background, you can “draw” any pleasant touches that will bring individuality and variety to it.

4 - Leading beige wall color goes well with mahogany furniture and sofa. The dark brown table is in harmony with the fireplace and leather armchairs. nine0003

5 — A contemporary Mediterranean style with white dominating interiors.

6 — The interior of the living room is made as if in black and white graphics, which are softened by a large number of shades and smooth silhouettes of upholstered furniture.

7 - Modern classics with eclectic elements - a win-win option when choosing a design for a country house.

8 — The interior of the house is very simple: plaster and white paint. As an option, any pastel shade can be chosen. nine0003

9 — Modern kitchen furnishings: simple, beautiful and comfortable.

10 - Restrained mint color and cozy upholstered furniture.

11 — Against the background of a simple light wall decoration, every detail of the interior stands out in relief

Country style, which has no age . It always has ethnic features: there is American, English, Russian, French country (Provence). All of them are similar to each other in the main - the simplicity and ease of rural life, and are absolutely different in details - after all, each nation has its own habits and tastes. nine0003

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12 - The snow-white interior and pastel shades in furniture and textiles are reminiscent of the "French" country.

13 - Kitchen design in a modern English house, stylized in the "old times".

14 — Spacious wooden house decorated in a "modern" country style. It is reminiscent of simple wooden furniture, colorful rugs, tinted "lining". However, the music center and the fashionable central fireplace are signs of the current century. nine0003

15 — The dining room has the same great mix of modern and traditional design elements, skillfully combined into an overall ensemble.

16 - Snow-white walls, natural wood tone and funny "miracles" from the nearby forest.

Light surfaces are not to everyone's taste, and people's perception of the color palette is not the same. Shown below are two country-style finishes, where the design is built on bright, saturated colors.

17 — Summer always blooms in a cottage with such an interior. nine0003

18 - Favorite colors of Provence: blue lavender and yellow sunflowers.

Loft - industrial aesthetics

The idea itself at first glance seems incompatible with the concept of a cottage, because it evokes completely different associations - high-rise high-rise buildings with panoramic windows, and city landscapes, along with the noise of a metropolis that lives day and night. A classically built loft is like a jazz melody "indastrial" that sounds in the autumn city twilight.
However, many successful examples have been created where this loft looks organic in the interior of a private house. Especially if it was immediately built according to the idea, or an old abandoned building is actually used. “Loft” in translation is just “attic”, and therefore it easily and harmoniously “gets along” in a cottage with an attic, stairs, and a second light. nine0003

19 — Interior design of a loft-style cottage.

Traditional materials were used in the decoration of the fireplace: brick, aged wood. Reddish-brown and blue colors are also characteristic signs. The combination of the rough texture of the walls, the ceiling and the delicate intricate furniture, which seems to have come here from another life, looks interesting and unusual. The classic “indastrial” theme is successfully played up, where elements of eclecticism and retro are almost always present. In a country house, such an interior seems unobtrusive and natural. nine0003

20 - Options for finishing the bedroom and fireplace.

21 - In this case, the same loft, but softer, "wooden".

22 - Rough plank finish in natural tone and bright color accents.

23 - A more sophisticated design with a touch of modernity.

24 — An eclectic interior that combines classic and loft.

See also: 10 great ways to decorate the design of the terrace to the house

Minimalism - the beauty of clear lines

This direction does not recognize national borders, it is cosmolithic in its essence. Although in Scandinavia, Japan or America, the design of a modern cottage in the style of minimalism is distinctive, the common features are immediately visible. Clear geometric proportions, clear colors without halftones and shades, a minimum of things and nothing superfluous. Each piece of furniture, picture, souvenir (even a sofa cushion) does not just stand or hang, but occupy a clearly designated place and fulfill its functional or decorative role. nine0003

25 — Characteristic appearance of a modern cottage.

26 — The interior of the cottage is perfectly smooth and painted walls, against which clear graphics are drawn.

27 — Laconic and functional kitchen-dining room.

28 — Only a wonderful view from the window indicates that the interior of a country cottage.

29 - Softer, more delicate, but also minimalism.

Fusion is the art of unification

As an interior design trend, it appeared relatively recently, in the second half of the 20th century. This is a subtle ability to combine objects from different times into an elegant harmonious ensemble. Ideal if the house has a lot of family "values" and memorabilia, and you want to keep them for your children and grandchildren. Sometimes it turns into a fun experiment with colors, textures and shapes, leading to an unexpected and very interesting result. nine0003

30 — The interior decoration is simple and the mix of various items creates a sophisticated atmosphere.

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