Choosing a living room interior

The drawing room is a place where friends and relatives gather, where the family spends joint evenings, where many people invariably gather. This place should be perfect, and consistent with the declared functionality. Living room design has an important role in every home. During repairs, you should pay special attention to this.

Fundamental factors

To make a high-quality, comfortable and beautiful design, you need to get to the point, based on a specific system. It will help you determine what needs the room should match, what features to have, and much more.

To build a system, it is necessary to highlight several design factors, then isolate possible options, and proceed from the results obtained.

Factor	Options
Square	Living room in a country house; In Khrushchev; In the new panel houses.
Functionality	Combined with a study; With a nursery; With a kitchen; Living room in a studio apartment.
Steeleand	Minimalism; Loft; High tech; Provence Scandinavian; Classic.
Finishing materials	Paint; Wallpaper; Artificial brick and stone; Natural wood; Tile.

Now you need to choose the option that suits your tastes and consider it in detail.

Square

For the interior of the living room area is important. It determines what color scheme to choose, furniture, style, what functionality the room will have. Skillful use of materials and design options allows you to transform the living room of any area, and it is advantageous to use its positive aspects.

Living room in a country house

This is the best option for both the hostess and the designer. Most of the living rooms of country houses have a large area, and here you can give free rein to imagination. Another plus of this option is high ceilings, which allow you to choose any design method for this zone.

In this case, any design of the living room is suitable. The main thing is that it looks harmonious, and creates a full-fledged picture.

Living room in Khrushchev

Here we have some limitations. Most Khrushchevs have a small area, low ceilings and a standard room configuration. In this case, there are two options for interior design:

• redevelopment;
• skillful use of available space.

In the first case, it is necessary to think over all the details of the redevelopment so that it does not cause damage to other areas. Often redevelopment is carried out by combining the living room with the kitchen, forming a studio; or with a corridor, increasing the area of ​​the living room.

Important! Re-planning must be legalized by issuing the appropriate paper.

The use of the available area is reduced to the use of light colors in the design, the absence of bulky decorations and weighting styles.

Features of new prefabricated houses

Apartments in panel houses provide more options for decoration than standard Khrushchev.

The vast majority of these apartments have a large area and high ceilings, which makes it possible to choose any design for the living room.

Functionality

Sometimes the living room is not only a place for friendly or family gatherings. This area has to be combined with a study, kitchen or bedroom. In order for it to perform its functions correctly, it is necessary to adhere to some design rules.

When the living room is the study

Not in every apartment it is permissible to allocate a separate room for a study. In the bedroom, psychologists do not advise arranging a work area, as this affects the productivity of sleep. In such a situation, it is necessary to equip a study in the living room.

Since this room still remains a living room, only part of the room will have to be devoted to the working space. Decide which part is best for this purpose. Pay attention to the location:

• window;
• outlets;
• heating appliances.

Set up your work area in a well-lit area with a few outlets. Choose the area where you will be most comfortable working. But make sure that the workspace does not become the center of the room, and does not take on all the attention.

Play field

The design of the living room in the apartment where there are children can be aimed at arranging a comfortable zone for children's games.

In this case, it is necessary to think over storage systems for children's toys. A convenient addition will be a bay window. Then you can equip it for children: hold a warm floor, cover the place with a soft rug, arrange tables and chairs. The rest of the living room will become a reception area.

Making out the dining area

In modern interior ideas, the living room is often combined with the kitchen. In this case, part of the living room is involved in the dining area.

This area should be close to the kitchen, with a dining table and chairs. It is better to place it near the window. So you will make her the most comfortable and enjoyable.

Another option is to place the table in the center of the room. However, it can be implemented in exceptional cases, when the room is very large and is designed for the frequent reception of a large number of guests.

Nevertheless, it is better to define the main space as a recreation area, and place the dining room aside.

Living room in a studio apartment

In this situation, we have only one room, which combines the functionality of all the necessary areas of the apartment (with the exception of the bathroom). Here it is necessary to think over the correct arrangement of all details.

Advice! Separate areas in a studio with furniture or color accents.

Allocate a zone in the apartment for:

• recreation;
• sleep
• work;
• the meal.

Separate the kitchen from the rest of the room will help the bar. The bed will hide the wardrobe. Place the work area in a corner or at the window. Equip the center of the room as a relaxation area: place a small sofa, a coffee table and a TV here.

Modern style areas

Be sure to select a specific stylistic trend. So you can create a modern design of the living room.A room without a certain style cannot be called fashionable. If you want a good design, choose the right and modern style.

Minimalism

This style is the most common in modern design. Great for a quick urban rhythm of life, when there should not be anything superfluous at home that can be annoying or confusing.

Minimalism preaches the cult of purity. This is expressed in monochrome colors, the absence of excess furniture and decorations, the correct geometric features of the general zoning of space.

This style is suitable for both small and spacious living rooms. To equip the living room with minimalism, choose roomy cabinets of the correct geometric shape, a large sofa (better placed in the center of the room), a simple and concise desk, a computer chair and several harmoniously fitting wall shelves. There is nothing extra that could clutter up space.

Loft

Loft can be called a technical style. Its history goes back to the 50s of America, when small entrepreneurs sold technical premises in the city center and left the city due to higher prices. These buildings were bought by wealthy people for various parties. The bare brick or plastered walls, beams on the ceiling, technical lighting devices remained in the same state - practically nothing changed in the building. Such an appearance of the room attracted the beau monde and soon became a separate style.

To some extent, the loft is uncomfortable and uncomfortable. However, a certain circle of connoisseurs finds its charms in it.

High tech

The interior of the living room in high-tech style resembles a picture and a futuristic film. The focus here is on modern technology. The living room is automated as much as possible: sliding walls on the control panel, multifunctional furniture, many different useful equipment. Much attention is paid to lighting: you will find lamps of an unusual shape, lighting in furniture on the ceiling and floor, lighting systems of a hidden nature.

It is worth noting! High-tech light only in the cold spectrum.

The color palette is expressed mainly in cold colors. The most common colors: white, black, gray, dark brown. Most surfaces are glossy and have a metallic sheen.

Provence

This style is the obvious opposite of the previous one. If in the first case the emphasis is on modern technologies, then Provence is a return to the past. Here you will find old things, sideboards with services, lots of lockers and nightstands. But Provence is not just a rustic old style. It is a combination of luxury and antiquity. The interior of the living room in the Pro-Pro style is reminiscent of the royal chambers.

This direction is suitable for lovers of quiet, calm evenings. It will provide an opportunity to create a soft and comfortable atmosphere. Much attention is paid to furniture and textiles. Large soft sofas and armchairs with plenty of pillows. Long draped curtains and soft carpets on the floor. Provence is the embodiment of a cosiness of warmth and luxury.

Scandinavian

This area is perfect for a living room in a private house. Its highlight is the fireplace. It will be possible to make a functioning wood fireplace mainly in your own home than in your apartment.

Scandinavian style is a combination of different ideas.On the one hand, it is strict and cold, on the other - soft, warm and comfortable. It contains modern ideas with innovations and ancient ethnic motifs. There are notes of eco-orientation, so here you can find green blotches and relevant motifs.

Primary colors are white, blue, gray and brown. They blend perfectly together, creating a harmonious and interesting design.

Mediterranean

Suitable for a spacious living room with large windows. It originates in Greece, therefore, it has corresponding ancient motifs. Then he migrated to the southern coast of France, where he acquired his tenderness and lightness. Thus, it contains simplicity and lightness along with grace and luxury.

A distinctive feature of the style is the marine theme, so the corresponding scenery is often found here. Textile or striped walls are also a distinctive feature of the Mediterranean direction.

Simple wicker furniture, spacious rooms, light chiffon curtains emphasize the lightness of style.

Materials for finishing the base

To make a good design of the living room you need to decide on the materials that cover the ceiling, floor and walls. Their choice, first of all, dictates the style. Your preferences also play a role, as a style can take several options.

Wall design

The modern interior is moving away from the usual wallpaper. The most common way to design walls is painting. Most modern styles accept only plainly painted walls. If you do not like monochromy, choose a painting. It can be created using paints and brushes, spray paint or stencils.

Although the wallpaper is leaving, they are still in use. New types create an excellent imitation of paint or can offer interesting design options. Forget only about the flowers and the abundance of ornaments, otherwise you can safely trust the wallpaper.

Ceiling decoration

For many styles, paint and wallpaper are still suitable. Decorative or natural plaster comes into play.

An excellent modern solution is the stretch ceiling. At the moment, manufacturers can offer a large selection of PVC films of different colors and shades, with all kinds of designs and effects.

Multilevel ceilings also remain popular. They allow you to create an interesting design of the living room, hide communications and hold spotlights. But this option is only suitable for rooms with high ceilings.

The best option for the floor

The most common option for flooring in the living room is linoleum and laminate. These materials with the addition of natural wood shavings have proven themselves in the process of operation, and also have a beautiful appearance in the color of natural wood.

For some styles, tiles are suitable. In this case, choose a large tile. Marble also looks great, no joints are visible on it, since the slabs are quite large, and also amazes with a luxurious sheen. But this option has a very high price.

Having considered the fundamental factors of the design of the living room and choosing the right scheme of action, you will be able to create a dream room, from which all guests will be delighted.

Video review of the living room before and after repair

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