An ideal interior that will be beautiful, stylish and cozy is not a utopia, but a dream that can be easily realized. The main thing is to know the basic rules and nuances, as well as try to avoid common mistakes that people often make when decorating an apartment. Novate.ru brings to your attention a list of 10 "NOT", which can be on the way to the ideal interior, from the designer Olga Tuinova.
1. Don't use temporary furniture
As the saying goes, there is nothing more permanent than temporary. That is why, if you have already started repairs, immediately buy high-quality furniture that will stay in your house for a long time and will certainly please the eye. As for the foldable, mobile plastic options from the hardware store around the corner, they don't belong in your kitchen or living room either, even if the rooms aren't large. Low quality plastic makes the interior cheaper and throws away all your efforts.
2. Don't be limited to overhead lighting
Many articles have already been written about the need for multiple lighting scenarios in every room. Even if the room is small, it will become much more comfortable when the light sources are located not only on the ceiling, but also on the walls and on the floor. We perceive the environment precisely through the prism of light: in the morning and in the afternoon - due to natural lighting (which is why large windows always look relevant), and in the evening thanks to artificial. Therefore, it is worth taking care that in the room, in addition to the central chandelier, each zone has its own light source.
Note: Too cold or too warm light of the lamps greatly distorts the color rendering of both furniture items and finishing materials. Consider this point when decorating your interior.
3. Don't buy textiles from an online store
Textile is a very important element of any interior, as it usually becomes the accent in the room. Therefore, before buying curtains, towels, bed linen, bedspreads and other products, be sure to read the sample. You have to feel the fabric, decide on the color, familiarize yourself with the texture. No matter how detailed the description on the website of the online store is, it will still differ significantly from what you will see live. As a result, a textile product purchased online can be not only of a different shade, but also unpleasant to the touch.
4. Don't settle for headsets
In the 2000s, headsets were very popular. Even now, in many apartments you can see a sofa and armchairs or a bed, a sideboard and a chest of drawers, which are included in one set. This design technique has long been out of fashion. Now experts are calling for variety and the formation of interesting combinations. In their opinion, pieces of furniture should be from different sets, but harmoniously overlap with each other in color, style, print. In addition, this solution allows you to save money: in a pair of a stylish high-quality sofa, you you can put an inexpensive but comfortable chair and an original coffee table, created, for example, from suitcase.
5. Don't forget the scale
Among people who are poorly versed in design, there is the following stereotype: the smaller the room, the more compact the furniture should be located in it. On the one hand, this is logical, because this way you can save valuable square meters. But on the other hand, the appearance of the room suffers - tiny pieces of furniture only emphasize the modest size of the room and make an unwanted accent on it. To get the most out of this situation, you need to resort to the following design hack: combine small interior elements with larger ones. This will make the environment look more harmonious.
6. Not all interiors need an accent
Interiors made in one color rarely look good. Often the room becomes one continuous spot, because the eye has nothing to cling to. It is for this that accents were invented - elements contrasting in color and style that attract attention, but do not stand out from the general atmosphere. Paintings, textiles, art objects, carpets, etc. can act as accents. However, you need to be as careful with them as possible. If you decide to highlight one of the walls with color, make sure that the selected shade harmoniously blends with the environment and is present in several more interior elements.
7. Don't use artificial plants
In 2020, the design will actively use the mint color, as well as all shades of green. Take this trend into service and decorate the interior with indoor plants. If you don't want to take care of them or because of work you are rarely at home, buy the most unpretentious or stabilized flowers. As for artificial plants, it is better to refuse them. Despite the fact that in modern stores it is quite possible to find very high-quality specimens, which in appearance practically do not differ from living ones, their price will be sky-high. In addition, it is believed that artificial plants take energy, but give nothing in return, and also negatively affect the atmosphere in the house.
8. Don't make a themed nursery
The main criteria that a children's room must meet are convenience and functionality. Parents should be concerned about buying quality furniture (beds, toy cabinets and books), as well as space for games and hobbies. But making the room too thematic is not worth it - children grow up quickly, and with them their views and preferences change. Wallpaper with cars, which the child was delighted with at the age of 5, after a while will no longer cause him positive emotions. So that you don't have to make repairs every couple of years, create a basic interior that will grow and adapt to your son or daughter.
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9. Do not use colorful frames in the interior
Various frames that are sold in souvenir shops, as well as copies brought from a trip, rarely harmoniously fit into the interior. Most often, they become the very element that creates visual noise and spoils the overall picture. Therefore, try to avoid such frames and give preference to classic wooden ones.
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10. Don't forget about bedding
Even if a great renovation is made in the bedroom and a beautiful bed is located in the center of the room, the old bedding will ruin the whole picture. A very simple sheet, pillowcases, and a duvet cover will produce the same effect. In order not to spoil your own efforts, save money for a couple of quality kits. If you don't know which color is right for your interior, go for a neutral color such as white, beige or gray.
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