In an era of vigorous, rapidly fast-moving life, with its own foundations and conventions, sometimes you want to find an "island" of bright, peaceful space. Implement this dream within an apartment or house will help a fairly fashionable style of minimalism in the interior. This style of interior design originated in Japan, so it is not surprising that he promotes a harmonious combination of minimum elements in a limited space of the room.
Interior design in the style of minimalism involves creating a space with maximum lighting at different times of the day and using the very necessary attributes of a comfortable life. Also, this style is characterized by rational use of living space, a combination of comfortable and functional furniture. Today, "House of Dreams" offers to understand the features of the application of minimalism for interiors in more detail and see visual examples in the photo.
Basic constants of the minimalist style
Minimalism is space, light, air. Ideally, the release of all rooms from dividing walls is welcome, provided they are not, of course, carriers. The result is a huge room, which is divided into zones according to functional features.
Zoning of the space obtained is achieved by lighting, color solutions, furniture arrangement, the use of a variety of glass or plastic partitions.
Minimalism in the interior implies light saturation. Lighting should be bright and constant. First and foremost, the main source of solar color are windows, if possible as large as possible, ideally - panoramic large windows on the whole wall, which open up a view of the picturesque terrain.
As an artificial light source, hidden point lights with switch-regulators built into the ceiling structures will be an excellent solution. Possible use of floor lamps and other fixtures that fit into the interior of the room.
This color palette combines two basic colors, most often black and white tones, as well as one contrasting, used in small quantities as a brightelement. Beige, cream, brown and gray tones are also used.
Furniture in the style of minimalism combines a simple, laconic lines of geometric shapes. No pretentiousness and decorative elements. The presence of furniture in the interior of the house should be minimal and perform various functions, for example, furniture for rest can serve as a storage place for certain things, and sofa armrests can be used as a coffee table. Upholstery of upholstered furniture is made of monophonic materials, most often in the tone of the walls. Print and ornaments are not welcome.
The finishing works of the walls are performed with the help of natural materials such as natural wood, stone, brick, glass. Ceilings and walls are ennobled with plaster, monophonic wallpaper, white paint.
Apartment in minimalist style: design features of different rooms
If the interior decoration in the style of minimalism is akin to your state of mind and coincides with your personal outlook, you can proceed to the planned implementation of the plan for reconstruction of housing. But it is necessary to think through all the smallest details.
The chosen style should be present in the interior of the entire apartment, but each individual room must have an individuality.
Minimalism in the hallway
The hallway first shows the face of the whole monastery, and it is possible to judge on it the style of the "clothes" of this room. The interior of the hallway in the minimalist style includes, first of all, bright walls and a ceiling, finished with textured plaster, wallpaper, paint. The floor can be decorated with a parquet board or a floor tile in contrasting colors. Necessarily presence in a hallway of a mirror and bright illumination. A small functional closet is also suitable, possibly with a mirror side for visually enlarging the space if your hallway is small or narrow.
Minimalism in the kitchen
Kitchen in the style of minimalism is quite often an association with the living room. Zoning of these premises is made by the arrangement of furniture and equipment or simply by the separation of areas by a bar counter, capable of carrying out the function of a dining table in a small kitchen.
Walls and ceilings are made in monochrome light tones, artificial lighting is located in different zones depending on the functions of the corresponding zones, windows are as large as possible, light kitchen blinds coinciding in color with the walls are allowed.
Built-in furniture for the kitchen is characterized by smooth, simple surfaces, without unnecessary detailed decorations, is characterized by the absence of any handles, opens only with a light touch of hands. Kitchen chairs or a small sofa also have the correct geometric shapes.
Minimalism in living room
The interior of the minimalist living room has a quiet rest after a busy and busy day due to the absence of unnecessary, sometimes annoying conditions.
The minimalist living room is a "light space" with a minimal amount of furniture. The windows, not cluttered with heavy curtains, and equipped with Roman curtains or blinds, let in the sunlight, illuminating the room.
Artificial lighting is achieved by installing in a false ceiling spotlights or halogen lamps. In the recreation areas, you can additionally put a lamp or lamp.
For minimalist design, small modular walls are typical of the living room. However, they can be replaced by different structures in the form of niches, protrusions. Upholstered furniture has the right geometric forms, although at first glance it may seem not quite comfortable.
Instead of the usual carpets on the whole floor allowed a small mat, contrasting with the color of the floor. The flooring should be solid, without any patterns.
On the walls you can hang one or two pictures, preferably in black and white.
The minimalism in the bedroom
The interior of the bedroom in the minimalist style implies the presence of only the necessary: a bed, a wardrobe, a large window and night lighting. Select a zone of personal rest will help fabric screens or sliding on the wheels of the partitions on the whole wall.
Minimalism in the bathroom
Even the smallest bathroom, designed in the minimalist style, can amaze with its space. Designers recommend to install all the equipment, use geometrically rounded forms of sanitary ware, apply a tile as a facade or simply paint the walls with a light waterproof paint. Fans of the soul should buy a transparent shower cubicle without square pallets.
Using minimalism in the interior of your home, you have chosen a style of free life. From now on everything will be in its place and not interfere with the flight of your fantasies. Good luck!