To create an interesting, stylish and cozy interior, the owners of an apartment or house are considering many options for decorating the premises. This allows you to choose the best solution. The Art Nouveau style has not lost its popularity for many years. The main features and its application in the interior will be discussed in detail below.
General characteristics
Art Nouveau style (photo below) originated at the end of the 19th century. Because of its unusualness, originality, he received such a name. At that time, this style was really modern. These were fresh, not similar to previously existing directions. Moreover, this style covers not only interior design. This current influences different areas of art.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the style presented was really modern. Today, this is one of the fairly old approaches to interior design, which at the same time has retained its popularity to this day. New trends allow you to breathe interesting ideas and design solutions into this interior. Likebefore, this approach to design looks stylish, original and unusual.
Modern style in the interior (the photo is presented in the article) is distinguished by the absence of sharp lines. It is in tune with natural motives. There is no symmetry in this. The lines are smooth and curved, like the stems of plants. The style has three levels of gradation:
- Surface (lightweight). Differs in the presence of only a few details, colors and accents.
- Scale. When creating an interior, the main line of style is clearly maintained through various architectural elements.
- Radical. The interior is created in accordance with all the canons of style. This applies to even the smallest details.
It should be said that Art Nouveau design is distinguished by characteristic features. They are recognizable even in details. This is a kind of interior, which today can be given a modern look.
It is also worth saying that this direction has no analogues. Therefore, it still has not lost its relevance. This style is ideal for decorating an apartment. This design looks especially interesting in the presence of a non-standard layout. Modern looks good in a studio apartment. At the same time, the presented style is ideal for a country house. It will emphasize closeness with nature, fill the house with unusual images.
Characteristics
Art Nouveau design, the photo of which can be seen in the article, has a number of characteristic features. In such an interior there is a lot of wood and natural materials. It fillsdecoration with fabulous, floral plots. The floor can be finished with wood, as well as the ceiling. Window and door openings are also made from this material. Furniture must also be made of wood.
When choosing a design, you need to stick to soft lines. They should be smooth, asymmetrical. Floral and animal ornaments are of great importance when creating an interior.
When decorating a room in modern style, you need to combine natural materials with glass. It can be stained glass. Glass mosaic is also welcome. This material is used to decorate doors, lamps and other decorative elements. Metal is used as an addition. It should be quite a bit. In some cases, this material is not used at all when creating such an interior. Metal inserts should follow the natural curves of the trim lines.
Modern style in the interior (photo above) includes relatively few textiles in the decoration. It can only be used for curtains, furniture upholstery. Only where textiles are really needed, they are used for decoration.
It is also worth considering that the windows should be large. They may be rectangular. However, openings in the form of an arch look better. They are decorated with mosaics.
Wallpaper in this style can be liquid. Most often, this type of finish is not used. Doors with stained glass windows will look great. You can also make a wide opening. Two halves of the door are installed in it. There are a number of features that need to be applied whencreating this style. Experts say that modern will look better in a spacious apartment. An abundance of details can visually reduce an already limited space.
It is recommended to use calm, pastel shades. Color solutions include creamy, pearl, sand, peach shades. Also used in gray. With the help of several bright colors, you can make the interior more interesting. It can be fuchsia, red or bright yellow shades.
Materials
The design of the apartment in modern style (photo below) involves the use of different materials. In this case, you need to combine natural and artificial finishes. Soft lines emphasize harmony with nature. This is a real work of art, created by human hands.
One of the essential materials of the style is wood.
It's not just flooring. Art Nouveau involves the use of wood as the main material for decoration. This allows you to match the requirements of the style as much as possible. Treated wood harmoniously complements the interior. It features matching colors.
Almost all types of wood can be used. It can be processed in many ways. Dark varieties of wood are used in combination with light colors of finishes. It can be ashen, as well as other cold tones. This allows you to create contrast. The interior will look expressive.
Dark wood can also be used for framing. Light natural materials will allowcreate coziness and make the decor soft, calm. Such types of wood can be used for dimensional objects. For example, it can be a headboard, flooring. It is very important to maintain the integrity of the image between all elements of the interior. To avoid unbalancing the image, it is recommended to use wood of the same type.
Modern style in the interior of the apartment involves the use of glass. This material performs several functions. This allows you to introduce contrasting basic elements into the interior. Partitions, furniture (tables and chairs), doors, etc. can be made from this material. It was glass that made this direction so original in its time.
Decorating the interior in the presented style, be sure to use metal. It is a required addition. However, it shouldn't be too much. This can change the look of the décor, making it look too modern.
Partitions, stained-glass windows, some elements of furniture, Art Nouveau paintings are decorated with different metal inserts. They are made in the form of lines with smooth bends. With the help of such inserts, two colors are combined. The choice of metal shade depends on this.
Textile is a complement to style. However, it is used in limited quantities. It should be of simple geometric shapes. It is allowed to create curtains from textiles. You can also use this material for furniture upholstery, make a few accents.
Furniture
Modern modern style involves the use of special types of furniture. It must be functional and sufficientcompact. The materials listed above are also used in the creation of furniture. Moreover, they are combined according to the same canons as in the interior.
Furniture should be made of wood. At the same time, it can be decorated with glass and textiles. To increase safety during operation, glass can be replaced with durable plastic. If the owners of the house want to create a radical interior in the presented style, they will need to make custom-made furniture. At the same time, you need to correlate classics and minimalism. The result will be modern.
Modern style furniture is special. It can have a heavy, massive countertop, which is installed on very thin legs. Cabinets can have massive doors, which will be pulled up.
Furniture should be chosen only the most necessary. At the same time, it is installed in the center of the room. The walls have a maximum of free space. Furniture should be as functional as possible. However, it can be soft or wooden. The choice depends on the characteristics of the room.
Wooden furniture should be made from the same material as the other finishes. Its forms should be smooth, streamlined. It has a bizarre asymmetrical shape. Moreover, the furniture can be close in appearance to the classics or to minimalism. However, the decor should be expressive. Large furniture can be matched to match the main color background. Small elements should, on the contrary, contrast. They are chosen according to the brightest color. This shade should have small furniture andsmall accents.
Modern furniture can be soft. However, it should be a little. It is used solely for functional purposes. At the same time, it is also necessary to maintain stylistic forms that repeat the natural curves of plants. Upholstery fabric should be minimal. Wooden surfaces should dominate.
The color of upholstered furniture should be light, pastel. It is not a style element. However, upholstered furniture is indispensable in some cases.
If modern in the interior is superficial, lightweight, you can use upholstered furniture of geometric shapes. However, its upholstery should be rough, and the shade should be chosen neutral, muted. Furniture with textiles should be combined with the overall look of the decor.
Living room decoration
Modern style in the interior of the apartment can be used if the dimensions of the room are spacious. A lot of attention needs to be paid to details. Color design is also important.
Walls are most often painted. To do this, use ashy, pastel colors. In this case, you need to consider which color is chosen as dominant in the living room. It is better to make the coloring uniform. If there are protruding elements on the wall, they can be distinguished by several consonant with the main shades. In the living room, you can also decorate the walls with liquid or textile wallpaper. The patterns on them should be almost invisible.
Usually the background decoration is not accentuated. To balance the walls finished with wallpaper, you need to exclude a largepart of indoor accessories.
Modern style in the interior suggests the absence of a sharp contrast between the walls and the ceiling. It is better to use single-level structures. It is desirable to paint the ceiling in one tone with the walls. Lighting should be diffused. It is best to install one large chandelier. Its design should be done in the appropriate style. At the same time, you should not use PVC materials, cassette, colored and textured plates, plasters for finishing the ceiling.
A modern apartment and its living room should be in harmony. The floor must be practical. When it is designed, laminate or parquet is used. In the recreation area, you can lay several rectangular small carpets. Do not use tiles, linoleum when finishing the floor in this style. Also, carpet is absolutely contraindicated for such an interior.
The nuance of the living room design
Modern design involves the use of special furniture. In the living room, it must be placed in the form of the letter "P" or "G". In this case, the furniture is placed in the center of the room. It should be in harmony with the decoration of the room. She is chosen in one color. At the same time, small decorative elements of furniture can be bright.
If there is a sofa with light upholstery and dark wood inserts in the center of the living room, you need to lay a carpet. The set may include several chairs of the same type. Be sure to install a table on low ornate legs. They should be wide and made of the same wood as all furniture elements. The tabletop can be glass orwooden.
Given the peculiarities of modern style, you need to create the right lighting. In the living room, it should be bright enough. One large chandelier is installed in the center of the ceiling. If there is another functional area in this room, it is highlighted with spot lighting. Well fit into the overall design of the chandeliers of ornate metal rods. Plafonds can be large, made of multi-colored glass.
For the living room, you can use a little more textile than modern suggests. The carpet should be monophonic, geometric in shape. Draperies and pillows are the same color.
You can arrange forged decorative compositions and accessories in the room. Glass vases will also look good here. The room is decorated with art nouveau paintings. Accessories can also be crafted from wood.
Kitchen decoration
A modern apartment involves the creation of a design of this direction in a room such as a kitchen. This is especially true if a studio is being created. The interior must be functional. It is also filled with relevant details. The walls will create the main background. They should be painted in soothing colors without texture or pattern. In the same color you need to decorate the ceiling. You can smooth the transition between it and the wall. To do this, use a special plaster.
The floor is finished with monotonous varieties of laminate. Also in this room you can create a self-leveling floor (which cannot be done in the living room). Furniture should be in harmony with the main decoration. In the kitchen, it is placed alongwalls. The area of the kitchen should be sufficient. Otherwise, it will not be possible to withstand the stylistic direction of modernity. Place a table in the center of the room.
Kitchen set should be the same shade as the wall. It needs to blend in with this finish. Do not use a bright pattern when finishing the apron. Furniture choose a streamlined shape. Sharp corners in this interior should not be present.
Modern style in the kitchen presupposes the arrangement of background lighting, which is arranged above the working area. Windows, doorways need to be rounded. Don't install too many accessories. Can be used for windows curtains made of thick dark fabric.
In the center of the table you need to set a glass vase with fruit. Accents can also be made using decorative dishes.
Bedroom decoration
Modern style in the interior looks original and unusual. It can be used when creating a bedroom design. In this case, it is important to make subdued lighting. The walls are also painted. For this room, you can use plain plaster. Plastic in the interior of the bedroom is unacceptable. The ceiling is also painted the same color as the walls. The floor is finished with light parquet or laminate.
Furniture should not be chosen too large. There should be enough free space in the room. The interior should look light and light. The bed must be chosen with a figured wooden headboard. The material should be as light as the floor finish. Bed linen should be chosen to match the walls.
Bedside tables should be about 40 cm high. Furniture should have thick, short legs. In this case, the wardrobe can be quite large. There should be few accessories. It is better to hang a thin tulle on the window. At the same time, curtains can be used thick enough.
Hallway decoration
A modern hallway can also be tastefully decorated. This room is quite small. Therefore, the main decorative element here will be doors. They should have soft curves of decor. The presence of colored glass inserts is welcome. Handles must be handmade. Their shape should correspond to the general style.
The walls are painted in one color. Do not add texture or decorative elements. You can remove the wall that separates the living room from the hallway. Instead, a glass screen is installed. It must be in color. Reflections of light that penetrate from the neighboring room will decorate the hallway.
When decorating a hallway in modern style, it is important to choose the right lighting. You can install a stretch ceiling here. It should be the same color as the walls. Lighting can be point. It is also made from a diode tape. You can lay out an ornate pattern from this lighting fixture under a stretch ceiling.
The flooring in the hallway should be the same as in the next room. It is best to choose parquet, laminate for these purposes. Can be installed in the hallway (if space permits) closet. There must be a dressing table, a hanger here. You also need to install a stool or chair. Allfurnished in the same style.
You can use several wall lights for lighting. They are located at eye level. Paintings or mirrors are hung on the walls. They must be done in the appropriate style. Textiles and carpets are not used in this case.
Bathroom
A modern bathroom can become a real work of art. When it is designed, non-standard materials and textures can be used, which are rarely found in such premises. The walls are first painted to create the background color. Then this layer is finished with a decorative mosaic. You can create a pattern using acrylic paints.
The ceiling is finished with the same material as the walls. You need to choose waterproof varieties of paints that are odorless. The floor can be tiled. It must match the color of the walls. You can also create a self-leveling floor with a complex smooth pattern. The floor should be lighter than the rest of the interior.
An armchair or a chair can be installed in the modern style bathroom. There can also be a cabinet here. Furniture must be from one set. Its color matches the floor finish. Plumbing should use materials such as glass, metal, porcelain. It should be streamlined.
Bathroom accessories should have a custom look. Lighting is made point.
Having considered the features of modern style, you can decorate the interior in accordance with this design direction. An apartment or a house will look original and spectacular.
