Features of the African style in the interior( general)
African style in the interior is attributed to the group of ethnic. It is distinguished by originality, brightness of colors and originality. It is worth noting that the main nuances of the design of the premises in this case are common. It is simply impossible in one style to reflect the customs and characteristics of the life of numerous peoples of the "black" continent.
For this interior solution is characteristic:
- use of color contrasts;
- bluntness and even some primitiveness in decoration and furniture objects;
- a large number of African motifs, drawings, ornaments;
- simplicity of forms;
- a rich selection of decor items;
- application of natural materials - wood, stone, fur, etc.
Everything is quite simple. You just have to decide how deeply you want to immerse yourself in the culture of Africa.
Characteristic for the African style color scale
The themes of the earth, the sun, the jungle and the desert, peculiar to this style, could not help but affect the color scheme. It is important to use natural, borrowed from the nature of the tones. Dominant are numerous shades of brown, yellow and orange. Almost does not cost the African interior and without black, but it looks profitable only in details - ornaments and accessories.
The original color of the tree bark, brick and terracotta successfully coexist with softer sand, beige, honey and a touch of melted milk. An advantageous contrast is the inclusion of marsh green, blue and turquoise.
African style in the interior of furniture
When choosing furniture, give priority to products made of clay, natural wood( sandalwood, rosewood, wenge), woven rattan, bamboo and reed. Imitations are undesirable, but have the right to exist.
Wooden furniture in the African style is deliberately rough and massive. Forms are dominated by regular geometry and right angles. Carved patterns or painted in an authentic style can cover the legs of tables and chairs, the backs of the sofas, the doors of cabinets and the head of the beds. They make the interior of the room even more colorful.
In contrast to a cumbersome array, the interior can be complemented by elegant and airy wicker furniture. Rattan sofas and armchairs with soft mattresses are decorated with woolen cloaks with characteristic patterns or replicas of animal skins, numerous variegated sofa cushions. Without upholstered furniture today is difficult to do, but here you can find a compromise - choose simple products with dark leather upholstery.
Harmoniously fit into the African interior and forged elements, which can be present on the armrests of armchairs, carcasses of sofas, shelves and shelving.
Decor
Full styling is impossible without carpets with animal prints, skins of exotic animals or woven from straw carpets. In general, textiles play a significant role in the stylization of rooms. This can be cloaks, towels, blankets, bedspreads, pillows, etc. In this case, it is customary to use natural fabrics made of wool, linen, cotton with African ornaments and motifs.
The panel for the skins of a giraffe, a tiger, a zebra or a leopard often decorates the walls of the room. They are suitable for paintings with images of animals, people and landscapes of Africa, placed in wicker frames. About the notorious mystical rituals of African tribes reminded wooden masks.
Suitable accessories are also:
- figurines made of clay, wood or ceramics;
- dishes from the same materials;
- "hunting trophies" - horns or canines of local animals( of course, most often imitation is used);
- ethnic musical instruments;
- amulets.
The choice is great, but you must follow the measure. This is not the style of interior design, in which the decor is assigned one of the main roles.
Embodiment of the African style when repairing the apartment
The walls, floor and ceiling must be given proper attention. These surfaces in conjunction with furniture are the basis for creating an African interior, appropriate mood in the room.
- Walls. There are many options for their finishing. It can be wallpaper with animal prints or thematic ornaments. Designers recommend combining them with a monophonic coating, so that the picture does not cut the eye and does not tire. The coloring of walls in warm uniform colors will not look too boring if you add it to curbs with African ornamentation or stencilled silhouettes of people and animals printed directly on the wall. Modern stucco-craquelure is also relevant for the African interior. It is associated with sun-dried and wind-blown land of the "black" continent. It is also possible to use wooden boards.
- Sex. Ideal use of stone crumbs or porcelain stoneware. For cold latitudes, an imitation of a cold floor from parquet and a laminate of dark shades with an indistinctly expressed wood pattern is suitable. You can lay the floor with linoleum under a stone or bamboo.
- Ceiling. In the modern African interior, a light-colored ceiling with wooden beams, and a stretch design of milky color, will take root.
