Most often, modern design is chosen for home decoration, but not everyone understands in detail what it includes. Comfort, conciseness and functionality are the main qualities of the contemporary style in the interior. And the visual embodiment can be anything. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the brightest directional markers and how to apply them to your home.
Decorating an apartment in contemporary style
Style markers
Design Ideas
— Color spectrum
– Finishing
— Furniture
— Decor
Contemporary ideas in interior design
As an independent direction, contemporary took shape at the end of the 20th century, after the Second World War. It incorporated the main ideas of constructivism and minimalism. It also traces the features of hi-tech — urbanism and manufacturability. However, unlike him, contemporary is more comfortable and suitable for everyday life — he took these features from Scandi. As a result, modern design as such does not have any strict visual canons. This is primarily a general philosophy and a reflection of the latest trends that can be implemented in the interior in completely different ways.
The main features of the style:
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Conciseness . In many ways, the appearance of a modern home was determined by minimalism — it’s just that in a contemporary incarnation it is more “soft”. At the same time, the simplicity of forms and the restraint of the design of all elements are preserved, whether it is large furniture, appliances or decor. The emphasis is on the textures of materials and their combination, while the look at such an interior should rest, without clinging to complex unnatural silhouettes. In space, everything seems to smoothly flow into each other, creating a sense of wholeness. -
open floor plan . The direction is characterized by space, air and lightness. This requires an open space with a minimum number of walls, doors and partitions. The kitchen is most often combined with the living room and dining room to create a large single area. Entrance areas that go into the residential part of the apartment are popular — without narrow corridors-appendices and a number of identical doors. If the apartment is small, the feeling of spaciousness is achieved using various visual techniques: light finishes, mirrors, light translucent partitions instead of deaf, open windows. -
Functionality and ergonomics . In modern design, function comes first and form comes second. All elements of the interior should be practical and solve certain problems, and ideally several at once. Their location in space is also not chaotic: each item is in its place — so that it is comfortable to live in the apartment. Therefore, it is very important to think over the layout and arrangement of furniture, taking into account your life scenarios. And do not forget about the little things: conveniently position the switches, leave enough space between the headset and the dining table, etc. -
Calm colors . The atmosphere of housing should be conducive to rest, recuperation, tranquility and a sense of stability. This palette helps a lot. Although there is no specific list of suitable and inappropriate shades, the general principle is natural calm colors that naturally combine with each other and give our psyche a rest. -
Place for creativity . The main difference between contemporary and the same classics is the absence of strict canons from which one cannot deviate. The interior should first of all be comfortable for the residents, and everyone has different tastes, habits and preferences. Use the colors you like, combine elements of different styles, arrange furniture in a way that suits you, and don’t be afraid to abandon traditional solutions.
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Design Ideas
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Color spectrum
Modern design is primarily about practicality and versatility, so any palette is based on basic colors: gray, beige, white, black, brown. All of them are well combined both with each other and with other colors, so you can experiment with bright accents on your own without fear of making a mistake. In addition, it is easier to find furniture and finishing materials in neutral shades.
The interior can be monochrome or multi-colored — there are no restrictions. In the first case, the entire palette is built on several shades of the same color, which create a relaxing visual «cocoon». And so that the monochrome range does not seem flat and boring, each tone is revealed differently on its texture.
For a multi-color palette, the 60/30/10 rule is usually used. 60% is reserved for the main color (it can just be one of the neutral shades), 30% for the additional (basic or more saturated), 10% for bright accent details. When using rich tones, ditch the pure and acidic colors — instead
- Ocean blue.
- Olive, pistachio, mint.
- Colors of minerals and precious stones.
- Eggplant or plum.
- Ocher, terracotta, brick.
- Wine, pomegranate.
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Powder pink, antique, salmon, etc.
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Decoration Materials
The main criteria for finishing materials are quality, durability and safety.
You can use both natural materials (primarily wood in any form and stone), as well as their high-quality alternatives (MDF, veneer, quartz vinyl, etc.). It is also worth taking a closer look at various innovations — now, in addition to traditional types of finishes, you can find interesting options with excellent technical characteristics.
- Glass fiber.
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Microcement.
- flexible stone.
- Liquid granite.
- Recycled raw materials (for example, marmoleum).
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Wall decoration can be neutral or accent, depending on the overall design idea, your preferences and palette. The calmer the color scheme of the room, the more textured it is worth doing the finish. However, in most cases, a calm monophonic background is chosen: paint, plaster or high-quality eco-friendly wallpaper (paper, non-woven, fiberglass). For an accent wall, decorative panels made of wood or MDF, mirror panels or brighter wallpapers with modern ornaments are suitable.
The floor and ceiling are almost always made neutral. For flooring in residential areas, parquet, engineered board, laminate are suitable. In wet areas, tiles, porcelain stoneware or quartz vinyl are usually laid. The ceiling is made plain white — it can be a painted slab or a simple tension structure. If you like bold experiments, you can paint the ceiling in a non-standard color (but do not go too dark so that the room does not seem low) or add some classic stucco for an interesting stylistic contrast.
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Furniture
Furniture in a modern interior should not be too much — this is also the influence of minimalism. It is better to free up as much space as possible to create that very feeling of air and spaciousness.
The set for each room depends on the composition of the family and the lifestyle of the owners. Furniture is arranged based on the basic principles of ergonomics. Natural materials are welcome (the same tree), but analogues can be used. The main thing is that all products are durable and environmentally friendly.
Furniture design is discreet, without complex lines and an abundance of decorative elements. The priority is simple shapes (both straight and rounded — this is one of the trends of 2022), natural shades and natural textures. Even a large object can be made accent: for example, a bright sofa in the living room, a set in the kitchen or a cabinet under the sink in the bathroom. In this case, it is important to choose a noble, non-flashy shade that will be in harmony with the rest of the palette.
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Decor
Decor and textiles complement the interior, set accents and add coziness to the space.
- Decor should not be much. Better a few items, but unique and original.
- It is desirable that accessories also perform some function. For example, replace useless figurines with beautiful jewelry stands, vases, candlesticks.
- If you don’t have specific ideas on how to complement the interior, use a natural theme — it always works. Choose minimalistic decor made from natural materials.
- All decorations must match in color, shape or style. Choose one common guide and look for decor with that concept in mind.
- Textiles are the best way to make a room cozier and brighter. Use pillows, blankets, curtains, carpets made from natural fabrics with pronounced textures. At any time, if you want to update, they can be replaced with brighter or, conversely, calmer models.
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