Do you want to know what minimalism is?This direction in art, design, architecture, characterized by the use of simple forms, monochrome, limiting the transformation and the number of art materials. Now it is quite popular concept of interior design. However, it is worth studying the specific features of the style, to understand whether it is suitable for the selected room, whether your character and the rhythm of life.
Minimalism is the style that came inarchitecture and design after the First World War. Modernism, with its luxurious designs and decor, was now associated with the past, with the people who brought society to war. The new concept assumed the maximum functionality of each part, the use of simple forms, the absence of a lush decor both in the architecture of buildings and in the interior. In Russia, style began to enter into fashion in the 20's. XX century, in Europe it happened only in the sixties. In general, fashion is not a static concept, it is constantly changing, being in motion, cyclically returns to certain laws. The style that we are considering becomes again relevant when society is tired of the pretentiousness of forms, excessive pomposity and decorativeness.
The living room, made in this style,reminds the studio. There are no partitions in it, and one part of the house smoothly passes into the other. There is only a clear division of space into a service area and a resting place. Minimalism is a way of life, a worldview. He describes rather lonely creative people, poets, architects, editors of glossy magazines, who spend most of their time working.
It is difficult to imagine a family with children livingin an apartment with a limited number of things. When there is a child, the house has many toys and other accessories. In the minimalist interior everything is organic and laconic. Unambiguously there are no corners and caves, in which unnecessary things accumulate. This method of organizing space is traditional for the Japanese and corresponds to the principles of Feng Shui, where it is said that all superfluous objects, partitioning rooms, interfere with the movement of beneficial energy. Minimalism is an excellent option for organizing a recreation area.
Planning of space is often not done withusing walls, but by dividing the surface of the floor into areas covered with different finishing materials. Semi-transparent and sliding partitions made of fabric and glass are also used.
In such an interior, the abundance is compulsorylight, so the windows should be large. In standard houses, of course, you have to be content with standard sizes, but in this case you should not hang heavy curtains. If the window is a beautiful landscape, you do not live on the first floor, and there are no other houses close, you can do without curtains at all.
Rolls are decorative, more oftenNon-woven fabric with textured patterns, which with the help of a special roller mechanism gathers at the top of the window. The drive can be either mechanical or electrical. Roller blinds are made of opaque fabric, which in expanded form looks like a flat cloth, but rising upwards, is collected in the correct horizontal folds. Japanese curtains resemble screens, where a large rectangular cloth moves along the guides. In each room you can use a different kind of "clothes" for windows, if it harmoniously fits into the overall concept of the interior.
It should be as functional as possible, notcluttering space. The use of different variants of transformations is welcomed, when there are capacious boxes for storing things in the couch or the bed turns into an inconspicuous podium. The table is hidden in a closet and unfolded as needed. The computer is behind the sliding door of the cabinet. Advantage is given to all possible modular and built-in designs that allow maximum unloading of space. The necessary elements of furniture are put forward, laid out as necessary.
Upholstered furniture can have both a monophonic upholstery and a fabric combining several shades. Despite the austerity of the interior, it is quite acceptable to use several contrasting pillows.
How can I decorate the walls of the house? Minimalism involves the use of natural, sometimes even coarse materials. The following options are common:
If the walls are pasted with wallpaper, then, as a rule, the canvases intended for painting are chosen. As a floor covering use a parquet board without a bright, motley pattern.
From the decorative elements, the pictures insimple frames, black and white photographs, geometric sculptures. You can not get carried away using souvenirs and decor elements. Minimalism is a sense of proportion in everything. To create this interior on your own, you need to have an impeccable sense of harmony and taste.
Style minimalism uses light muted tones. Required are:
The latter two in combination with the first emphasizestrictness, graphics of the interior. Usually, two dominant chromatic or achromatic hues are chosen, and contrasting tones are chosen in a small amount.
The days are gone when people simplythey glued the walls with wallpaper, painted the ceiling and floor - in a word, they used what they could buy. Now the choice of finishing materials is huge. This greatly expands the range of design opportunities. Now everyone tries to find colors, textures, furniture, decor and accessories in accordance with any idea. It is the guarantee of harmony and beauty.
If you chose the styleminimalism, studio apartment - the best option for this concept. In this room, you will feel the freedom of the surrounding space. The main emphasis should be placed on the living room. You can make this room in a minimalist style, even in a traditional apartment with traditional walls and partitions.
The central place of an apartment is usuallyliving room. Minimalism for it is suitable in any case. To withstand the interior in the strict framework of the concept, it is important to choose the right finish. For a floor it is better to use a laminate, but also linoleum of brown or gray tone will approach. Pay special attention to the ceiling. It is better to use cozy caramel, peach or coffee shades. The color of bitter chocolate, of course, surprise the guests, but you get the impression of a significant decrease in the height of the room. This option is suitable in case of high ceiling position. Light sources do several to use a stylish ceiling design during the reception of guests, and in the evening - for reading or watching TV - sconces.
Buy a modular sofa transformer, which you canif necessary, turn into a sleeper. Particularly good angular models. They make it possible to make maximum use of the space of the room, have large built-in storage compartments, and also are combined with shelves for books, bars, small coffee tables. All the necessary kit in one set, taking up little space. You will have a cozy living room. Minimalism in everything and comfort - things uniquely compatible.
Choose bright colors.Dark is worth using in small amounts, especially in a small room. Remember that you can not get involved in decor. You can hang on the walls of several paintings in simple frames or even without them, put an outdoor vase or decorate the sofa with three contrasting pillows. It will look good a large mirror, only without an ornate frame. It visually expands the space, adds light, succinctly fits into the style of minimalism. This is a fairly common technique used in this concept.
Кроме гостиной, в доме, безусловно, много и other places where you can also use the design in the same style: kitchen, dining room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom and even a toilet. All worth thinking about to the smallest detail. It is better, when all premises are sustained in the uniform concept though it is absolutely unessential.
The place where the mistress of the house spends the mosttime, - kitchen. Minimalism here implies the absence of unnecessary decor, traditional for some of the numerous souvenirs, potholders, vases, containers with bulk products, put on public display. Everything should be as neat, discreet and elegant as possible.
Minimalism in interior design suggestsdividing the space into zones using translucent light screens and partitions at half the height. This is how a kitchen can be decorated. It is made one with the dining room or living room, visually separating with the bar counter, lighting, design of decorative glass blocks, a shelf with indoor flowers.
Kitchen set should be as much as possiblefunctional. You can use the retractable or folding options tables, bar counter. The color of the facades, choose white, cream, gray - without decorations and relief. Good looking reflective light glossy surfaces. As a decor, pick up a beautiful apron with the original design.
So, at home minimalism is a combinationfunctionality, conciseness and harmony. If in your presentation the comfort looks exactly like this, try to organize the space of the apartment according to the principles of this style. However, it is worth remembering that creating a minimalist interior is not easy. You need to constantly control yourself, do not overload the floor, ceiling, walls with color and decor.
