Design beautiful apartments, presented in the photos of the 2018 interiors, for all their exclusivity, have a lot in common. Trends in the world of interior design, which are embodied in one way or another in every project, often dictate color palette, and certain furniture models, and style solutions. If you look at the photo real apartments after the renovation, you will be able to note that the designers Lately give preference to light shades, upholstered furniture with the capitonné effect, neoclassical movements and modern style. In our publication today, we would like to offer you a selection of 38 photographs of interiors, the design of which contains interesting modern ideas.

Current color schemes in the interiors of beautiful apartments

Real photographs of beautiful apartments indicate that light color solutions are now in fashion. Milky and creamy shades are often diluted with tones of cappuccino, resulting in a warm composition, reminiscent in its calmness of a cozy coffee shop in one of the central alleys of the ancient city. Beige monochrome is often colored with bright accents. Purple and blue are still relevant. In some interiors you can find blurry shades of green. So, among the photos of the interiors of beautiful apartments, the projects of which were developed in 2018, you can find the following color solutions:

1. Shades of blue

In the photo: Design of a blue bedroom in an apartment

Various shades of blue - from aqua to dark sapphire and Prussian blue tones - are among the main color favorites of interior designers in 2018. They can be used indoors for various purposes, be it a bedroom, children's room, living room or bathroom. Do you want to freshen up your apartment? Then add a drop of turquoise tones to the interior. Different shades of blue can be combined in a single room. For example, in the above real photo of the interior of a room, we can see a mix of rich blue and blurry blue.

2. Light monochrome

In the photo: Design of a monochrome beige room

Most photos of real apartments after renovation cannot be called bright. Designers now often give preference to beige monochrome. The reasons for the popularity of light color solutions are obvious. Firstly, such a palette makes the room visually appear more spacious. Secondly, white and beige, thanks to their ability to reflect rays, correcting illumination, cope well with the lack of light in dark rooms. And finally, light shades are very versatile; they go with all colors. So if you want bright colors, then you can always dilute the beige background with some accents in the form of the same sofa cushions or textiles.

3. Milk-coffee range

In the photo: Bathroom design in beige and coffee tones

A cup of coffee with cream and milk chocolate - this is exactly the image that many real photographs of apartments after renovation conjure up. By mixing beige with coffee tones, we get a very cozy and versatile composition that is good in both classic and modern style.

4. Bright orange accents in the interior

In the photo: Design of a children's room with an orange canopy

Having analyzed photos of beautiful apartments, the interiors of which were designed in 2018, we can conclude that today almost every project uses bright accents that dilute the monochrome palette. This could be, for example, in the children's room presented above, orange textiles. You can add a little color to the background palette using multi-colored patterns on the wallpaper.

5. Beautiful purple accents in the interior of the kitchen-living room

In the photo: Kitchen-dining room design with purple accents

As we mentioned above, in real photographs of beautiful apartments in 2018, you can often see bright purple accents. These colors always add depth to a space. At the same time, lilac and violet do not seem too bright, so they can be safely used even in the most austere classic interiors.

6. Black and white monochrome

17. Apartments in the spirit of neoclassics

In the photo: Design of a kitchen-living room in a neoclassical style

The neoclassical style has become loved by many for its versatility. This The best decision for those who prefer classics, but cannot afford them in a small apartment. Neoclassicism does not require high ceilings or large areas. This style is quite applicable even to small apartments.

18. Modern style in the interior of the apartment

In the photo: Interior of a kitchen-living room in a modern style

In addition to neoclassicism, modern style is now also in demand in apartment design. This direction does not require serious material investments, so it is optimal for housing that the owners, for whatever reason, consider as temporary or plan to rent out.

19. Apartments with loft elements

In the photo: Design of a kitchen-living room with brickwork

In real photos of apartment interiors, sconces are usually found in bedroom designs. They are usually placed above the head of the bed. However, if necessary, such Wall lights can be found in the design of dining rooms and living rooms. In the interior shown in the photo above, the designers of Olga Kondratova’s Studio used an unusual sconce, reminiscent of a candelabra in shape. Such a lamp casts a noticeable shadow on the wall, which also creates a rather unusual effect.

21. Illumination of niches and ceilings in the apartment

In the photo: Dining room design with illuminated cabinets

Sometimes there is a need to emphasize some detail or decorative solution in the interior. And in this case, backlights come to the rescue. You can additionally highlight a painting, a collage of interesting drawings, a sculpture, or, as in the photo above, buffet shelves with dishes.

Decorative solutions for beautiful apartments

It cannot be said that the interiors of beautiful apartments today are formed with the help of any intricate and exotic decor. It is already difficult to surprise our jaded consciousness with anything, and therefore it is useless to hope to create an aesthetically attractive space with the help of just a vase purchased during a trip to Bali. Decor is just accents small touches, with the help of which the style is emphasized, and the interior composition acquires completeness. Judging by real photos of apartment interiors, in 2018 decorative solutions solve, first of all, a practical problem. So, modern ideas now suggest using the following decorative elements:

22. Brickwork in the finishing of the kitchen apron

In the photo: Modern ideas in white kitchen design

Brickwork does not always signal a loft. It may be appropriate even in classics. Effect brickwork in finishing kitchen apron- this is, in some way, an innovative technique that introduces modern motifs into the interior.

23. Curtain instead of door

In the photo: A curtain separates the dressing room from the children's room

The entrance to the dressing room can be fenced off with a curtain instead of a standard door. This solution, despite its simplicity, looks very impressive. Another advantage of a curtain over a standard door is that it does not take up space at all.

24. Mirror above the head of the bed

In the photo: Bedroom design with a mirror in the bedside area

What makes an apartment’s interior beautiful are atypical solutions that help create unexpected optical illusions. As, for example, in the design of a blue bedroom for a girl, developed by Olga Kondratova Studio. Here, above the head of the bed, the designers decided to place a large mirror surface, decorated with dark blue curtains. Thanks to this technique, the room visually stretched out in length.

25. Stained glass in apartment design

In the photo: Stained glass in the design of the living room with a fireplace portal

Stained glass inserts, judging by real photographs of interiors, most often decorate ceilings. Stained glass designs usually contain plant and floral patterns. To enhance the effect, designers additionally use lighting.

26. Forged lattice and beveled mirror in the fireplace area of ​​the living room

In the photo: Decorating the fireplace area in the kitchen-living room

Almost every photo of the interior of a beautiful apartment from 2018 contains fireplaces. Therefore, designers always have to decide on the decor of the fireplace area. Modern living room design ideas suggest using a beveled mirror above the fireplace. The role of the screen can be played by a forged grille.

27. Chandelier with numerous lampshades

In the interiors of the apartments shown real photos, chandeliers with numerous shades are often found. Such models ceiling lamps, as a rule, are additionally decorated with iridescent pendants or carved elements. Such chandeliers look especially advantageous in classic interiors.

28. Forged furniture legs in the hallway

In the photo: Console with forged legs in apartment design

In the above photo of the interior, under the mirror you can see a console with massive forged legs. Forging elements are very popular in neoclassical interiors in 2018. They contribute to the formation of the atmosphere of ancient castles.

29. Floor vases with flowers

In the photo: A lush bouquet of flowers plays an important role in bedroom decor.

A bouquet of flowers is perhaps the simplest and accessible remedy for decorating the interior of the apartment. Living roses, chrysanthemums, lilies always bring a spring mood. However, when purchasing a bouquet to decorate an apartment with designer renovation, be careful with your choice. It is important to choose one flower arrangement, which would harmoniously fit into the space in color and size, filling it with new meanings and without causing dissonance.

30. Curtain under the sink in the bathroom

In the photo: Bathroom design with a curtain under the sink

Another interesting one decorative technique solving certain problems. A curtain under the bathroom sink helps hide pipes and drawers (or shelves) with household chemicals.

31. Table under the bathroom sink

In the photo: Bathroom design with a white table under the sink

A bathroom that looks like a cozy living room is one of the most popular trends in the world of interior design right now. The bathroom is given the appearance of a lived-in space with the help of textiles, mirrors and furniture elements. Sometimes, under the sink, it is enough to install an elegant cabinet, reminiscent in its configuration dressing table in a French boudoir.

32. Partitions with diagonal layout

In the photo: Partitions in living room design

It is clear that in order to create a feeling of unity between the two rooms, it is necessary to get rid of solid doors, replacing them with a sliding transparent partition. However, in some cases you can get by with narrow partitions. As, for example, in the interior shown in the photo above. Such partitions with a diamond layout serve, in some way, as a frame through which a panorama of the adjacent room opens.

Current finishing materials

The days of ceilings and figured plasterboard partitions are long gone. In 2018, many designers are abandoning the idea of ​​combining two types of flooring in one room. The only exception is a small tiled path along kitchen set in the design of a living room combined with a kitchen. Preferences are now given to fairly simple and traditional, but at the same time, high-quality finishing materials. Ideally, the decoration should contain natural wood.

In the interiors of beautiful apartments featured in the 2018 photo, you can most often find the following types finishing materials:

33. Diamond tiles

In the photo: Bathroom design with white rhombic tiles

Rhombic tiles create a decorating effect in a bathroom design using a “carriage” screed. This decorative solution helps to add a little variety to a room with a standard standard finish.

34. Stucco ceiling cornice

In the photo: Wallpaper and cornice in apartment design

Designers advise using wide cornices for ceilings. Going beyond the ceiling, such a plinth helps to visually slightly increase the height of the room.

35. Moldings

In the photo: An example of a bedroom interior with moldings

Moldings are often found in decoration neoclassical interiors. They contribute to a clearer organization of space. With their help, you can create frames and frames for paintings or elements of textured decoration.

36. Stucco rosette for a chandelier

In the photo: Dining room design with a socket under a chandelier

Beautiful apartments in the interior photos of 2018 are almost always equipped with stucco sockets for chandeliers. This architectural element, of course, is more appropriate in neoclassical than in modern style. If the project involves the creation of a combined kitchen-dining room and living room, then in such an interior, most likely, it will be necessary to create sockets for chandeliers above each of the functional areas.

37. Stucco molding for wall decoration

The designers of Olga Kondratova’s Studio found an unusual solution for the apartment interior shown in the photo above. The wall, where, according to the design project, it is planned to place the head of the bed, was decorated with a molded cornice along almost the entire perimeter (except for the junction with the floor). The result is something like a large decorative baguette, “outlining” the bedside area.

38. Pilasters

In the photo: Fragment of a pilaster in an apartment design

Not every interior customer can afford to install classic columns today, if only because equipping such structures requires high ceilings and large areas. But pilasters are quite suitable for finishing not only big houses, but also quite modest apartments.

Most residents of cities - large and small, peripheral and metropolitan areas, most often own small apartments. But how I want to organize even this space so that the interior is completely comfortable, cozy, ergonomic and beautiful! It is believed that for maximum effective use space small apartment, its layout needs to be organized as simply as possible. It is undesirable to oversaturate the space functionally. Each room should have its own purpose. There is no need to combine them contrary to the prevailing stereotype of open space, but rather to separate the living area and kitchen, living room and bedroom.

Design tricks to visually increase space

So, where does the transformation of a small-sized apartment into a cozy, comfortable and functional home? That's right, from the compilation simple project, which you can sketch out yourself on a piece of paper.

Of course, unfortunately, it will not be possible to physically solve the problem of space shortage, but it is still worth trying to make housing more ergonomic and comfortable for life. Moreover, many positive feedback owners who decided to resort to small design tricks, promoting visual increase spaces in their apartment speak of their successful experience.

Corridor and hallway

When decorating the interior design of your small apartment, it would be appropriate to use neutral and simple things. However, these things can be simple and at the same time stylish or even designer. Also, don’t complicate and clutter what’s already there. small space. For such apartments the most suitable style is - in the interior of which only the most necessary things are present, and other unnecessary junk is thrown away.

The main task of pieces of furniture is to make maximum use of the free space of the rooms along the walls, while using corners and hidden volumes. For example, corner cupboard, occupying visually little space, will accommodate quite a large number of items, and access to it will be facilitated by self-extending shelves.

Having thought through every little detail, you can get a functional and stylish art object that attracts attention.


Objects built into each other will allow you to store them more compactly when not in use, the main thing is that their appearance is not complicated and intricate. It is appropriate if the furniture of one room is made in the same style and from the same materials or companion materials.

Narrow corridor will not be cluttered if the shoes are placed not on the floor, but in a special shoe shelf, which is compact in size, spacious enough and closed.

And in general, the fewer open surfaces on which objects are located, the more neat and uncluttered the design of a small-sized apartment looks.


Bathroom

Bathroom space will allow you to save money by properly placing all its elements. It is convenient to place the washing machine under the shelf on which washing accessories will be stored. This shelf can be multi-story, which will allow you to place rarely used or purchased hygiene products there.

The space under the washbasin can be used to store towels and a basket with things, and under the bathtub - buckets, brushes, cleaning or other plumbing supplies.


Kitchen

In the kitchen, the space above the refrigerator is often neglected, where you can install a cabinet with shelves for storing rarely used dishes. Narrow space between floor cabinets or a cabinet and a wall is well suited for a pull-out shelf on which pot lids, rolling pins and other compact items will be placed.

It is undoubtedly better to use color to decorate a small kitchen; this will visually expand the space. Tall wall cabinets will also visually increase the height and overall volume of the kitchen. Dinner table It’s better to have a sliding one, which will free up space. When 1-2 family members take food, the table does not need to be moved apart; when the whole family gathers for dinner, its size can be increased.

It's a good idea to have a couple of folding chairs that can be stored hanging on hooks behind the door or in retractable design between floor cabinets. These chairs can be taken out as needed and do not take up space when not in use.

Living room

The living area, if possible, should be divided into separate rooms allocated for the bedroom and living room. Having your own private bedroom creates a feeling of comfort, security and stability.

Device modern beds allows you to use all its elements. Bottom part- for storing bulky items or bedding. Headboard- as a shelf, and sometimes even a bedside table, on which you can place night lamps (or reading lights), favorite photographs, souvenirs brought from travel.

If room layout has a niche, it is advisable to install a cabinet in it. It is better if it occupies the entire space from floor to ceiling. Then all things – seasonal and everyday – will be conveniently and accessible in it. Mirrors are perfect for finishing cabinet doors. This will visually enlarge the room and avoid installing a separate dressing table.

If the layout of the room does not require a niche, then you can install a corner cabinet. This design will not be visually cumbersome, but will allow you to use hard-to-reach corner space.

If after all apartment layout forces you to combine the living room and bedroom, you need to be more careful when choosing a sofa and the mechanism for folding it out. It is worth giving preference to a reliable and convenient design, because you will have to use it every day. It is also necessary to provide a built-in box for storing bedding.



Children's room

Under it you need to allocate the brightest room in the apartment. The one that receives sunlight most of the day. Let it be small, but exactly Light room. Children of any age need a table, and it should be placed near the window. It would be quite beneficial to use the same plane as the window sill as a tabletop.

This will allow you to save money and decorate your workplace in an interesting way, and place it along the side walls to the right and left of the window. bookshelves, which can accommodate not only a children's library, but also a family one.

If there are two children or the room is very small, then it makes sense to install a loft bed. In the first case, another sleeping place will fit under it, in the second, it will free up space for games or storing toys. Based on the size of the rooms - the master bedroom and the nursery - you need to determine where to store children's clothes.

If it does not allow you to place it in it wardrobe, and in the parents’ room it is spacious enough, then all children’s things can be stored in it. And for everyday items and underwear, allocate a couple of closed shelves in the closet for books or toys in the nursery. This is especially true when children are still small, and the choice of clothes is made by parents. For teenage children, you already need to allocate a separate storage space (wardrobe). The main requirement for pieces of furniture for children is reliability, safety And environmental friendliness!

Choosing shades for decorating a children's room, do not forget that the child not only spends his leisure time in it, but also studies and relaxes. Therefore, the desire to dress everything up in bright elements and colored paints can result in fatigue and excessive excitability of the child.

Zone the space, brightly decorate the part of the room in which the child will play and where his toys are stored. And if the furniture in the nursery is already quite colorful, then it is better to make the surfaces of the walls and floors in calm, light colors.


Materials

Now a few words about the choice of materials and shades for decorating the interior of an apartment with a small area.

IN small apartment preference must be given light colors and balancing geometry of the pattern. At irregular forms rooms (long and narrow) short walls can visually stretch horizontal lines in the wallpaper picture, as well as more light shade relatively long walls.

The floors in such a room are preferably parallel to short walls (if it is laminate or parquet boards). In the case of linoleum, a pattern with a horizontal transverse direction is suitable.

Decorating it in a white or light shade, as well as vertical geometry on the walls, will help to visually raise the ceiling. Verticality does not imply the presence of strict verified lines.

Such an ornament will be boring and dull. Give preference to a design that is only perceived as a whole, as vertically directed.

Its elements themselves can be abstract or of your favorite theme. Do not use saturated colors, rough and variegated fragments. If all the walls of the room are decorated in pastel colors, then one of them can be highlighted. To do this, it is good to use companion wallpaper, photo wallpaper, and frescoes. The main thing is that the drawing is not too loaded and heavy.

A bed hidden in the wall is an excellent choice for a small room

Lighting

Make sure there is sufficient lighting in the apartment. A poorly lit room seems to “hide” the darkened areas, creating the feeling of an even smaller space. A flat-shaped central source is suitable as central lighting if the ceiling is too low (less than 2.5 meters).

Always appropriate point sources on the ceiling, operating from one control center, uniformly illuminating the entire room. In the rooms you can additionally use sconce And desk lamp , if they correlate with the main lamp. The fewer diverse and dissonant interior items in a room, the simpler and more spacious it seems. In a small apartment, sliding doors or accordion doors would also be very appropriate. Then, when open, they will not take up much space.




The variety and availability of modern finishing materials and materials for the manufacture of furniture makes it possible to overcome the limitations imposed by square meters. By properly planning the space, you can always visually compensate for its volume.

And by following the simple tips outlined in this article, you can organize your small apartment interior cozy, comfortable, and most importantly, as functional as possible.

Apartment renovation begins with planning the future design. In the beginning, it is worth holding a family meeting with the participation of each family member. This is important to do, because the design of the apartment is based on the desires and preferences of the residents, so every voice and opinion is taken into account, this is the key to friendly and harmonious relationships in the family.
Once the initial ideas have been determined, you can safely turn to the architect for professional advice.

Apartment design, how not to make a mistake in it?

Before you finally decide on the interior style, you should carefully analyze own life. After all, a house, as they say, is a continuation of the owner’s personality, therefore the style is selected that corresponds to the way of life and rhythm of life of the household. Therefore, your own author’s apartment design is even more valuable. Don’t forget about global trends in interior design; by choosing a fashionable direction, the owners will not feel inconvenienced by the visiting guests, on the contrary, fashion design apartments are a source of pride.

Important point in the formation of a new project - the budget. For one style of interior, you may need much less money - usually this is a simple apartment design, but for another, finance, on the contrary, you need much more. Since some styles require rare and expensive materials, complex work processes, with the involvement of expensive professionals, such things increase the budget significantly. Therefore, details and estimates are thought out at the initial stage.

The layout and area of ​​an apartment often become serious reasons for choosing one or another style of interior design. Others also matter a lot physical characteristics: ceiling height, type of windows, degree of natural light. This will influence the choice of color and decorative concept for decorating the entire interior of the apartment.

Design of a one-room apartment

The problem of one-room apartments is well known - you have to fit a living room and a bedroom in one room, and also a children’s room and a study. When the room is spacious - that’s one thing, then it’s better to remodel it by partitioning off a couple more rooms. But what to do if there is no desire to build walls or there is simply not enough space, which makes redevelopment a pointless task.

Designers for this case are trained to use one trick, its name is zoning. In a one-room apartment, it helps to harmoniously combine the functional areas mentioned above in one living room. Moreover, an experienced designer is able to make sure that one does not interfere with the other.

Zoning - how to do it?

Two methods of zoning space are popular. The first involves the direct physical separation of one part of the room from another. The second method involves doing this visually, using finishing materials that differ in color or texture, or using additional structures.

The easy way divide the room into two parts - build a partition in in the right place. In interior design, it is not customary to build blank walls for this purpose, so they came up with false partitions. They are distinguished by increased aesthetics. Since the design contains decorative openings, they often serve as shelves for interior accessories. Otherwise, this part bears exclusively decorative function, if they are made in a curved or other shape. Partitions are not made to cover the width of the room, but only a third or a quarter of the distance, so the sofa can be easily separated from desk or an autonomous area is created for a crib.
A bookcase can also serve as an alternative zoning partition; you just need to turn it across the room in the right place.


For a spacious, elongated living room in a one-room apartment, curtains are used for this purpose. They can easily be used to create a mobile “partition” in a distant part of the room - this place will become suitable for a bedroom.

To separate one part of the room from another visually and to make it look stylish, it is not enough to decorate it with wallpaper or wallpaper that differs in color or design. floor coverings, walls and floor. This technique can be combined with those described above or created additional design in the form of a podium on the floor or plasterboard structures on the ceiling. In this way, more often than others, the bedroom or kitchen area is separated if it is a studio apartment.

And if you don’t zone, what then?

Design studio apartment easy to make and universal; in this case, the same space performs not one, but two or even three task functions. We bought a sofa bed and here is a typical example of multifunctionality. A similar example is a transformable bed. At night it is a bed, and during the day it is a closet or even a table. The transformation mechanism easily turns one piece of furniture into another. These solutions are suitable for rooms whose areas are small and do not allow for zoning.

Studio apartment - design for the young and creative

City apartments are expensive; even with a mortgage, purchasing a full-fledged home is not possible for everyone. This is why studio apartments are so popular among young married couples. It's affordable and relatively cheap option, after communal services and separate rooms, sold in apartments. But from the point of view of interior design, the advantage is that it is in demand, which means it is fashionable. Therefore, today even apartments with a spacious area are built according to this principle.


The design of a studio apartment is often designed in a fashionable urban loft style. Why loft? On the one hand, it is fashionable and non-standard, therefore it is suitable for people with a creative way of thinking and the younger generation. On the other hand, the principle of similarity applies. After all, factory and attic areas are not divided into separate rooms. Therefore, after the development of the “territories” by students and the poor in the first half of the last century, they had to create a kitchen, a living room, a bedroom, etc. within the same space. And if we also take into account the American way of life, then bar counters also appeared in everyday life in kitchen area. This image moved into the current loft style, which literally “fits perfectly” into the layout modern studio apartments.

The design layout of a studio apartment also carries an idea modern interior, therefore, modern, high-tech styles and mixing others with them also look appropriate. In addition, these interior components belong to the same generation.

Key details in the design of different rooms

The interior design of apartment rooms has one or two details around which the rest of the interior decorations are built. They contain the functional meaning of the room. For example, for a bedroom there is a bed, for a living room there is a sofa, for a kitchen there is a set.

Living room

It is customary to receive guests in the living room, hence the name of this room. Therefore, the design is built in such a way that guests and family feel comfortable in the living room on vacation in the evenings and weekends. This is the center of the house, so the atmosphere in it is created to be moderately solemn and cozy.
The center of the room will be the part where the sofa will be placed. By the way, in the interior design of living rooms, the trend is to install a group of sofas opposite each other in a square or semicircle, with coffee table in the center. This creates an area for active conversations among friends and like-minded people. But this option is suitable for houses and apartments with spacious rooms.

Living room design in an apartment standard sizes consists in the following details: this is a sofa; design of the view opposite - TV and wall decoration; wall decor above the sofa; window decoration; lighting; at sofa area. Details are selected within the same design concept and with the participation of colors, shapes and decors that resonate with each other. This creates a harmonious and stylish environment.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the lighting. Since we have festive feasts in the living room, notes of solemnity are only in place. A chandelier is considered such a symbol in it. A carefully selected option reflects both the idea of ​​the holiday and the interior style in which the room is decorated. According to the rules modern design interior design, it is customary to move the dining area into the living room. The chandelier is hung above the table exactly in the center.


Additional lighting for the rest of the living room comes from built-in Spotlights, LED lights, wall sconces and a floor lamp.

Bedroom design in an apartment

The main point in creating a bedroom design is creating conditions for relaxation and recuperation. In this context, furniture equipment and interior design are equally important: the color of finishing materials, textiles, lighting.
Sometimes, in order to save money, it is more advisable to focus on a comfortable bed, or more precisely on a mattress. Anatomical models are preferable. A mattress that is moderately soft and moderately elastic is an option that can provide comfortable sleep.
In the design of the bedroom, do not use bright and irritating colors and details. We come there to relax, so the details in the interior are adjusted in this direction. It’s not for nothing that in addition to the bed, some people buy a canopy made of white plain fabric; it helps to privacy and relax.

Kitchen design in an apartment

Appearance in kitchen design it is not a primary detail, although no less important than the rest. In fact, every issue related to kitchen arrangement directly relates to the issue of practicality. An unsuccessfully chosen color or type of surface will require periodic attention, for example white glossy facades less practical than matte ones of the same color.
Another question concerns technical equipment. It's about choosing correct technique and location in the kitchen. A conveniently located “work triangle”: refrigerator, cooking area, sink can save the housewife time and effort.
At first glance, details that are not obvious ultimately become the foundation for a comfortable kitchen. And for this to happen is a matter of planning, color design and the selection of materials is worked out at the design stage of the project.

Hallway

The room into which a person enters for the first time appears before him as it is; the guest’s “uncluttered” eye will see every flaw in the design, if any, and emphasize the advantages. Therefore, the design of the hallway in the apartment is thought out to the smallest detail. Furniture, lighting, a rug on the floor, a key holder on the wall are parts of the house’s business card, which speak about the further contents of the interior and a lot about the owners.
Designers recommend not allowing excessive amount details. Laconism and functionality are the main features in the design. They place things that are necessary to ensure unhindered preparation before going out. Unnecessary elements are removed from it, especially since there is rarely enough space in it. It is important to select finishing materials for decoration that can withstand brushing and wet cleaning.

Bathroom

Ceramic tile a clear favorite among finishing materials for walls and floors in the bathroom and toilet. Beautiful material, waterproof and durable - what is needed where there is a humid, aggressive environment.
In the bathroom interior, wall decoration is a sign of nobility. A front wall decorated with mosaics or tiles with photo printing will act as a panel. The theme chosen for this, as befits where there is a lot of water, is sea. Although it depends on the style. Let's say for classic design the use of images with Greek motifs is justified. If the bathroom is small, a panoramic image on the wall will have a positive effect: visually it becomes larger, and thus the bathroom design looks stylish. Large mirror in the bathroom will give the same effect in the interior.

P.S. glossy magazines with advice from designers and sources from the Internet, you can design an apartment yourself or with the participation of the whole family. It is important to provide for this a leisurely, thorough analysis of all aspects of this issue; this will ultimately give a result of 5+.

Photos of apartment design


Old furniture, boring colors, inconvenient zoning, things scattered because there is nowhere to store them... All this can really get in the way of life. At some point, it becomes completely unbearable, and a person makes a strong-willed decision: changes are necessary. We will help you! We will fill you with inspiration, put together a collection of clever solutions, impressive interior changes and photos of great ideas for renovating your apartment.

Photos of the kitchen before and after renovation

Before and after photos clearly show how much good, constructive ideas and a couple of interesting techniques can transform any room. Colors, materials, new flooring and functional furniture They will change the apartment so that you will not recognize it. Narrow rooms will seem wider, gloomy ones will become pleasant, and in the same area there will be a place for all things. Magic? Not at all! Only skillful room planning and the right furniture.

Design project from All Design

White minimalist kitchen renovation

Do you want a minimalist apartment decoration? Great idea! Stylish, functional, nothing superfluous. White color, characteristic of minimalism, is a wonderful choice for small rooms needing optical magnification.

Kitchen renovation in modern style

Having made a choice in favor of minimalism and white, look for furniture simple shapes and clean lines. To avoid the feeling that you are in an operating room, add accents using wooden elements - parquet board or laminate, wood furniture. Living plants will fit perfectly into the decor and add coziness.

Design project Kasia Orwat

Photos of a white kitchen before and after renovation


In narrow spaces great importance the light is playing. White walls and reflective surfaces will not allow a single ray of sunlight to escape. Our advice: avoid vertical placement dark colors, place dark surfaces only in a horizontal direction.

Design project Dziurdzia Project

Scandinavian style attic renovation idea

The attic floor is often treated with disdain, not being used at all. But attic rooms has its own charm, its own individuality. From a technical point of view, it is necessary to carefully consider waterproofing and window openings, if any.

Design project Superpozycja Architekci

Large black and white kitchen in modern style

Every housewife dreams of big beautiful kitchen with everything you need. When thinking about the design of your new stylish kitchen, proceed from the architectural features of the room and take into account the location of drainage and ventilation.

Design project Cliff Design

Modern renovation idea for a small narrow room - before and after photos

Often the layout of the rooms in our apartments leaves much to be desired. There is only one way out - imagination and creativity. Light pastel shades gave the room a fresh and relaxed mood. Our advice for narrow rooms: avoid tall furniture such as wall units and bookcases, they visually take up too much space.

Design project Pracowniapolka

Scandinavian style bedroom renovation idea

In the Scandinavian style, light is at the forefront. Under no circumstances should you allow dark furniture take at least a piece of the available lighting. The dominant color is white. Several accents of gray and green plants diversify the interior and make it cozy.

Small bedroom renovation idea

Minimalism - perfect solution for the interior of a small room. The same color of walls and ceiling, white painted parquet and gray textiles create a unified image. Tip: replace the handles on the cabinets with a push mechanism to open the doors, as in the photo shown. The laconic facades almost merge with the wall, making the room seem larger.

Design project Archideck

Idea for renovating a small nursery. Photo "before"

Most often in a nursery we need to find a place for a bed, a table, and a closet... And it often happens that, having placed the bed, we can no longer find a place for everything else. Our advice: do not buy ready-made furniture. Order furniture made specifically for a specific room.

Custom made furniture for a very small nursery. Photo "after"

When making custom-made furniture, you will proceed from individual characteristics premises and the needs of the person living in it. You will have the opportunity to optimally use every centimeter of space. In the photo above you see a built-in wardrobe and shelves at the head of the bed, made according to an individual project.

Design project Czysta Forma

Modern style nursery with orange accents

At some point in life, all children reach the stage when a person develops his own idea of ​​what his room should be like. The child develops permanent and serious hobbies and topics that are interesting to him. And in adolescence, when the time for wallpaper with bears passes, the child wants to participate in furnishing his own room. Good decision for decorating a teenager's room - functional furniture with a simple but practical design and color accents, arranged using individual elements furniture and textiles.

Design project Meble VOX

Renovation of a children's room for two children. Photo "before"

In the design of a nursery, it makes sense to abandon thematic wallpaper and furniture, which in a few years will cease to be interesting for the child. Our advice: bean bags and ottomans perfectly serve as multifunctional furniture that little family members will definitely love.

Children's room renovation idea. Photo "after"

With the help of accents in the design of a nursery, you can play up your child’s hobbies. At the same time, you need to think about how these accents can be changed if the interests of the owner of the room change.

Design project Tutaj Concept

Toilet renovation idea: before and after photos

Previously, this toilet was a pitiful sight - small, narrow and dirty. The designers lengthened the room and managed to find stylish combination various techniques: gray-blue color scheme, the floor is decorated with tiles with ornaments, one wall is painted in a calm gray tone, the other two are covered with photo wallpaper, creating a feeling of endless perspective.

Design project Ale Design

Small bathroom. Photo "before"

Narrow bathroom with awkward layout and protruding water pipe- not the most attractive sight. Randomly scattered things do not add beauty to it. Our advice: combine two colors that go well together.

Bathroom renovation idea. Photo "after"

In this project, the designers combined White color and wood, placing them on all surfaces. Glossy options were chosen for white tiles and furniture. Together with a mirror, reflecting light, they make the room brighter and visually enlarge it.

Design project Bluecat Studio

Interior ideas for a small bathroom in pastel colors

The design project was developed for the renovation of a small bathroom on a limited budget. The blue and white interior looks fresh and modern, and the bathroom is cozy and beautiful.

Design project Studio Monocco

Bathroom interior idea - indirect lighting and combination of materials

The idea of ​​indirect lighting is very popular and works wonders, especially in small spaces. Create glowing “ribbons” on long elements of the bathroom - on the bathtub itself, washbasin or cabinet. Glossy surfaces will enhance the aesthetics of the effect by reflecting soft light.

Design project Abo Studio

Bathroom renovation idea - small bathroom in minimalist style

A win-win option is the bathroom interior in black and white. This design project is interesting due to its extravagant black floor and brick wall texture, unusual for a bathroom.

Design project Dziurdzia Project

White bathroom interior idea

You have a very small bathroom, but you wouldn't want to give up a bathtub. A small bathtub designed for sitting may be the solution. Our advice: choose narrow furniture and light colors.

Small bathroom interior with storage space

Even the smallest bathroom needs storage space for various things. Stone stand for small items and compact built-in cabinets with glass facades will come in handy and will present a narrow room from its advantageous side.

Design project A1 Studio

Optimal use of space in a small bathroom

Of course, if in a small bathroom you also need to place washing machine, the room will become even smaller. In this case, you need to find a very clever solution. The designers integrated the washing machine into a row of built-in cabinets, combining the entire lower level under one countertop. A full-wall wall cabinet with mirrored fronts was placed at the top. The entire interior is designed in gray and white, which could look rather boring if not for the bright green accents placed using textiles and small items.



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