The interior of the apartment can be made in various styles. The most common are classic, very fashionable now: art deco, high-tech, English, fusion, loft.
When choosing a style for decorating an apartment, it is necessary to take into account its size. So, for example, the classical style involves spacious rooms with high ceilings, and in high-tech, fusion, you can arrange a small apartment. For a loft, the most suitable rooms are reminiscent of warehouses or production, with concrete floors, rough plaster, the windows of which are usually located on one side. Such premises are most often divided into zones.
The Art Deco style, which arose in the 20s of the last century, is characterized by rich decor made of precious woods, marble, onyx, ivory, leather, aluminum, silver and gold. Panels with geometric patterns, mosaics, stained-glass windows are used to decorate an apartment in this style. The Art Deco apartment is characterized by contrasting and rich colors, clear forms of decor and furniture. An Art Deco apartment should be spacious, splendid and luxurious.
The apartment in a classic style is characterized by the use of high-quality natural materials. Walls and ceilings are usually decorated with stucco, columns, luxurious silk and satin wallpaper with fine patterns or hand-painted. On the windows are complex multi-level curtains made of expensive fabrics, decorated with tassels and fringes. The fireplace in such an apartment is recommended to be faced with natural marble. The color scheme of the walls and decoration of the apartment is made in soothing, not bright colors. The walls are decorated with paintings and mirrors in carved gilded frames. The interior of such an apartment is distinguished by luxury and elegance and resembles a palace.
No less popular is the design of modern apartments in the high-tech style, which arose in the middle of the last century. The design of an apartment in this style involves the use of modern finishing materials: metal, glass, plastic, polished stone, which act as the main decoration of the room. The color scheme of the apartment is monophonic, light. This style is characterized by the use of metal columns, pipes, beams in the design. The ceilings are usually smooth, the windows have plain curtains or blinds. The style is characterized by the complete absence of any patterns and ornaments. Unlike the classical style, modern household appliances, TVs, computers, multimedia centers play the role of decorating an apartment.
An apartment decorated in the English style is characterized by widespread use in the decoration of panels made of natural wood, wallpaper made of textiles in stripes or with a floral pattern. In such an apartment, there must be a fireplace surrounded by large soft chairs with a high back, parquet floors, carpets. Ceilings decorated with stucco. The design of apartments in the English style is made in warm colors, evokes a feeling of coziness and comfort.
The design of a one-room apartment is best done in fusion style. This is a modern trend in design, which became widespread at the end of the 20th century. It is characterized by a mixture of elements of different directions, the use of modern materials, laminate, carpet, synthetics. Fusion-style apartment design uses various combinations of bright colors, pop art pieces combined with antiques and exotic sculptures and souvenirs acquired during travel. Its main feature is the use of furniture and decor items of various styles that create a harmonious interior.