Hyugge, marble and plants: What does a modern interior look like?
it seems Scandinavian style and brick-wall lofts will be the instagram's gold standard for a long time, however, new trends have appeared in the interior design. We asked the experts to talk about the techniques, materials and colors that are relevant now, and the trends that are gaining momentum and will definitely take the lead in the near future.
The buzzword "Hugge" best reflects the big trend in the world of interior design: simplicity, ease, lack of decoration and naturalness; in the end - honesty. Loft was a special case of this wave, and he rested nicely, leaving us a legacy of the opportunity to leave concrete or paint foam blocks even in very refined interiors. This leads to the fact that the value of each object for the space as a whole increases: the shape of the lamp and the texture of the plaid becomes much more important in the environment of simplicity.
People began to think about the environmental friendliness of what surrounds them: for the house now they will choose paper wallpaper instead of vinyl, plaster cornice instead of polypropylene, array instead of laminate. For me, the discovery was absolutely natural stone plaster, which can be used even for the floor.
In public interiors, corporate identity continues to connect with the space as a whole. The next round - an interactive interior - will bring technology. As for aesthetics, the next big trend is rhythm and order: the immediate future of interiors is in verified purity and severity, which will require all those involved in their creation to make a qualitative leap in the organization.
The apartment should want to rest, so it is important that the decor elements are not annoying and do not attract intrusive attention. The pace of life is accelerating, every day we are faced with a huge amount of information, so at home it is important to have time to relax.
Gradually “heavy” interiors, voluminous furniture, unnecessary decorations and a variety of shades are fading into the past. The house becomes a place of relaxation, where convenience and comfort are first and foremost important. If you live in a city, then in the interior at least something should remind of nature. That is why the desire to bring more plants into the house remains: whether it be fresh flowers or the use of "tropical" prints in the decor. In planning, try to do "more air", to form more open spaces and less clearly delineated functional areas.
Increasingly, designers who come to us want to use natural materials for decoration: marble, granite, agate or high-quality imitations, metal (matt chrome or warm shades - copper), wood of natural shades is being actively used. This is due to the trend for environmental friendliness: customers began to pay particular attention to what a particular product is made of, how long and under what conditions it was in production processing.
It's time to get acquainted with the style of the mid-century - it is concise, like the Scandinavian, but softer and more comfortable. Inspiration can be found in the interiors of the 60-70s and among the classics - Ray and Charles Eames, Verner Panton. Spherical and spherical lamps, cabinets, dressers, coffee tables and even sofas with thin long legs will fit well into such an interior. About heavy and bulky interior items can still forget.
The favorite colors are gray, brown, dark green and pink in all its shades. They can be the backdrop for bright prints and active patterns. Marble is still relevant, it can be used everywhere - from horizontal surfaces to lamps and accessories. Other colored stone textures are also gaining popularity. If the budget does not allow to use a real stone, you can imitate it - on textiles, wallpaper, tile. Or even draw an imitation of myself, insert it into a huge mat and do not tell anyone where this treasure came from. For inspiration, you can always go on Pinterest: on request "mid-century design" there is a sea of ideas, and some of them are easy to adapt for yourself.
Recently, the interiors can be traced two main trends. The first is the minimalist Scandinavian interior with white walls, aged (or really old - from granary boards) wooden floors, furniture in the same reserved style and gray-beige natural textiles. As a wall decor - photos and posters.
The second obvious trend, which is closer to me, is, on the contrary, a more cheerful version of the interior with rich, harmonious colors. "Headsets" both in clothes and in the interior have long sunk into oblivion. Floral wallpapers and complex ceilings are also a thing of the past. The walls can be monotonous, and in furniture it is important to combine textures and colors: for example, a bed with a soft lavender-colored headboard or a carmine-blue sofa, a mirror cabinet and an elegant console with metal legs. As a decor, pot-bellied table-top ceramic or glass lamps, pictures in tune with the interior and accessories made of metal. This style is called American.
Now relevant muted shades of blue, green, red. You can take a chance and make the whole room a rich color or just select one wall. I advise you to pay attention to the muted blue "riverside", the grassy shade of "greenery" or the tone of pottery clay. So that the colors are not too bright, they must have a gray pigment.
Natural wood, marble, metal are still in vogue; They can be easily replaced with alternative materials that repeat the texture and texture. When choosing pay attention to tactile properties. I love it very much when there are large cuts of wood with jagged edges, roughly treated stone or large sheets of metal in the interior.
Perhaps the most important thing is a well thought out layout. In it, any color or material will look great, and you will be comfortable living with them. I advise you to contact the architect and prepare in advance for him a detailed technical task with all the wishes. Even if it seems to you that everything that you want cannot be placed in the same space, a competent architect can find a solution.
Win-win is to decorate the rooms with fresh flowers or plants in large tall pots or in thin transparent vases. For those who are rarely at home, there are excellent pots with automatic watering - or you can simply choose unpretentious plants.