General features of minimalism in the interior
This style of interior design allows you to make the living space as comfortable as possible with a minimum of furniture, partitions and decor. There should not be anything superfluous in the room. Compliance with this rule allows multi-functional items of furniture, household appliances and electronics. Separation into functional areas is carried out with the help of color, light, podium and glass partitions.
Lighting plays an important role. In priority, large windows and numerous sources of local artificial lighting. Most often they are hidden from the eyes, only 1-2 simple lamps are exposed.
Minimalism is a style of simple geometric shapes and a restrained color scheme. He is literally permeated with the idea of asceticism. Psychologically, it can not stand each, therefore, before proceeding to the design of the interior, you must carefully weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of this style.
Characteristic colors for minimalism
The colors are pretty modest - white, black, gray, different shades of brown. The main rule when decorating rooms: they must be sustained literally in 2-3 colors. Of these, 1-2 are basic, and the remaining serves as a contrast, diluting the interior colors. Welcome shades of natural wood, brick. Classic for this style of combination of primary colors:
- white and black;
- is dark brown and delicate beige;
- gray, white and black.
Accents are created with the help of green, red, blue, yellow.
The choice of furniture in the style of minimalism
A small amount of furniture is advantageously offset by its functionality. Products-transformers - what you need for a minimalistic interior. Hide the desk in the closet, choose a sofa with wide armrests - they will serve as mini-tables. If it is a question of a bedroom, the laconic and modest with a kind a case-compartment should on maximum contain boxes with linen and clothes. Can not do without a wall shelf? Let it be open.
Furniture items are characterized by strict geometry. Particular preference is given to forms with right angles - a square, a rectangle. The upholstery with drawings and ornaments is not welcome. However, it is quite acceptable to combine several colors in one piece of furniture, for example, the armrests of the sofa will be light brown, and the backrest and seat - white. Refrain also from eye-catching fancy fittings.
Decor
The complete absence of any decor will make the interior depressing, despite the light tone finish. For this reason, it is necessary to use some accessories, but their quantity should be strictly limited, and the quality is subject to special requirements.
If you decide to decorate the floor with a carpet, then choose a monochrome version. Abstractions and geometric drawings look great in the pictures.
Vases and figurines without frills, complex patterns and carvings can become a worthy decoration of the room. Do not forget about the mirror, which is also a fully functional interior item. On the wall you can hang modern watches. There are not so many options, but it's not worth getting involved. Stop on the most necessary for you two or three options.
Features of minimalism when repairing an apartment
The design of premises in this style involves the use of high-quality natural and artificial materials. This glass, stone, metal, plastic, wood, paint, plaster. The predominance of these or those of them depends on the nature of your minimalism. If it borders on hi-tech, then there will be less stone and wood, but more plastic and chrome elements. If this is true minimalism, originating in the Japanese style, then preference is best given to wood, stone, plaster. For each surface its solution:
- Walls. There are several options: wallpapers for painting( smooth or textured), paint, plaster. The most courageous designers offer to make an element of the loft style in the interior - leave one of the walls or part of it without finishing. In this case, the interior will decorate the concrete or brick surface. However, the masonry can be and deliberate - from a decorative brick.
- Gender. Most often, wood is used in one form or another: a board, a parquet, a laminate. Often the role of the coating is played by high-quality linoleum, carpet. Almost the ideal option will be a modern floor. There should not be any artistic delights on the materials.
- Ceiling. Stretch or pendant, single-level. It usually hides spotlights. You can simply plaster and paint the surface, but in this case, special attention will have to be given to the selection of a ceiling light.
Features of minimalism in the construction of the house
The construction of country houses in the style of minimalism is gaining momentum. If you decide to keep up with the majority, and such an architectural solution fully meets your tastes and requirements, then consider a number of points of principle. So, the features of minimalism in the construction of a residential house:
- The correctness and freedom of form. The perimeter of the structure consists of simple geometric forms - a trapezoid, a rectangle, a circle, a square, etc. However, with clear lines and smooth surfaces, a slight deformation of the familiar figures may well occur. So, the wall in the form of a trapezoid can be erected at a non-standard angle and as if drawn.
- The unity of the elements of the house. All its parts are a single whole. There is no clear division into functional segments. This, in turn, implies absence( can be carefully masked) or a minimum number of joints, seams, protruding parts of the structure.
- Freedom of space is relevant not only for interiors. Even superficially minimalistic house looks spacious.
Even the consideration of these basic principles will allow building a modern, functional and comfortable home.
