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Interior Design
Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetic environment for the people who use the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordinates and manages the improvement project. Interior design is a multifaceted profession that includes conceptual development, space planning, site inspection, programming, research, communication
SHABBY CHIC
Shabby chic The shabby -style interior style originated in Britain as a way for the upper middle class to mimic the obvious aesthetics in a large country house that has been in one family for generations. The shabby stylish furniture in this intricate home is vintage as it is passed down from one generation to the next. The curtains had faded, and the chaise was depressed, which gave them an elitist atmosphere. So the middle class is looking for stressed or upholstered furniture and incorporating these items into their more modern interiors to create the shabby stylish home deco we love.
1) Use a Light & Neutral Color on the Walls - Shabby chic interior designs are known for furniture and accessories packed full of character and personality; that’s why it’s necessary to start with a neutral base. Light stormy grey, off-white, white and tones of beige make the ideal backdrop for the sleek but shabby interior.
2) Add Shabby Chic Furniture aka Vintage - . Distressed vintage or antique furniture is what gives the shabby chic interior design its “shabby chic” beauty. If are using antique or vintage furniture, make sure they are still sturdy and can last for a good deal longer. Tatters can be fixed, but a yielding frame or a seat that gives way won’t last long and is not ideal when decorating a home. Choose pieces with personality. Old pieces of furniture are often intricate and have nouveau decorative features or hand-painted floral scenes. Paintwork with a little wear beautifully contrasts some of the newer “chic” elements of the style.
3) Splurge on a Chandelier - Strike a balance between old and new with a timeless chandelier. Gorgeous lighting has taken center stage throughout different design eras. And with a shabby chic interior, can have a glamorous light in a casual interior.
4) Comfortable with White Linen - White linens draped over shabby stylish furniture create one of the most beautiful contrasts in the world of interior design. Crisp and fold -free fabrics will give a more formal look to the room while soft cotton and organic textures will add comfort and convenience to a casual style.
SCANDINAVIAN
Scandinavian interior design is a minimalistic style using a blend of textures and soft hues to make sleek, modern décor feel warm and inviting. It emphasizes clean lines, utility, and simple furnishings that are functional, beautiful, and cozy. -Scandinavian style is a concept that represents warmth and cheerfulness. Generally this style gives a casual impression that is seen from a mixture of furniture that looks simple but charming.
1)Play With Natural Light - Scandinavian interior design is known for its minimalist color palettes, cozy accents, and striking modern furniture. Designs often play with natural light which is a hot commodity in Nordic countries.
2)Add Contrast- High contrasts are the hallmark of Scandinavian interior design. In this all-white dining room, stark black sculptural furniture helps create a dramatic, impactful statement. Modern furniture also contrasts with the ornate architectural details that are common in historic buildings in northern Europe.
3)Choose Mod Furniture- Even in newly built contemporary spaces, mod furniture is key. Tulip tables and swan chairs are warmed up by blonde-wood accents and rich cognac leather tones. Sculptural branches also help make the space feel more organic.
4)Think Cozy - Make it as cozy and comfortable as possible. In this small space, the unmade bed is pushed up against the window and takes up the whole space. Curtains separate the sleeping space, further adding to the coziness.
5)Mix Textures -This living room features simple, clean -lined furniture and muted shades of gray, which easily feel cool.
6)Corner Your Fireplace -Scandinavian homes are known to have fireplaces in the corner of a room—not centered on a wall. Thus, seating arrangements are often designed accordingly. Smaller accent chairs float closer to the fireplace while sofas generally anchor the middle of the room, leaving walking space behind it.
7)Use Warm Wood -Warm wood tones and sepia hues are popular in Scandinavian interior design because they make a room feel sunny and bright without using overwhelming bright colors.
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial style uses a mixture of raw materials. With its special feature using unfinished walls and sky high ceilings. This style is also one of the typical house designs and can be created through several materials such as concrete steel pallets, stainless steel plates, steel and mirrors, and also exposed bricks. Industrial impression you can also do by applying furniture, lighting, and room accessories so that it looks more and charming. Industrial style or industrial chic refers to an aesthetic trend in interior design that takes clues from old factories and industrial spaces that in recent years have been converted to lofts and other living spaces.[1] Components of industrial style include weathered wood, building systems, exposed brick, industrial lighting fixtures and concrete. Industrial feel, a natural color palette is most commonly used. A mix of grays, neutrals and rustic colors can be seen in these spaces. These simple colors allow for the use of furniture and other accessories to help liven up the room. Also, having the walls a neutral color allows for open areas like lofts to feel bigger and more connected while giving furniture the opportunity to help create a natural flow of the room.
1 Materiality exposure - This style tends to celebrate the material rather than hide it. Building frames, steel or wood beams or even unfinished walls, all serve as works of art in your space can use metals such as stainless steel, iron, aluminum and copper. Other materials include glass, concrete and unfinished or reclaimed wood bricks. In furniture, leather and linen will appear in place.
2) Neutral colour Palette - In an industrial style, as a contemporary style, always make sure the colors are neutral. Mainly will deal with gray, brown, black and white. If you want to be bold in a certain space, then brick red, burnt orange and dark green are good choices. However, it is better not to use them together. Just choose one color for emphasis
3) Bare windows - A special detail about this style is the use of classic industrial blank windows without any shade. Metal frames make windows pop. If it is necessary to use window coverings, then use a simple roller shade
4) Furniture - Industrial design furniture is mainly large scale, low profile, with strong and clear lines. Most importantly it’s free from any patterns. Like the modern style, the materiality celebration is also shown in furniture. It can include industrial pipes and metal frames in pieces like side tables and book cases. Another option for the coffee table can be a large wooden chunk.
5) Floor - Suitable floor materials for this style are glossy concrete, stone and wood. It is not recommended to use any carpet in an industrial style. However, it is possible to use small neutral colored rugs to give the floor a warm feel.
6) Lighting - Basic light bulbs are the most prominent lighting element in this style. Mainly use Edison style light bulbs. The concept of exposure also applies in lighting fixtures. That’s through a special detail of an open scale cage that shows off the cool look of the bulb. Also, try to always include floor lamps, table lamps and pendants. can add a studio floor lamp or have a set of hanging bulbs.
NAUTICAL
Nautical house interior design - Decoding the Nautical Style of Interior Design A very popular interior design style is the Nautical design style. It’s a way of design that helps every beach person keep the ocean near them. Nautical in technical terms absolutely means ship and sea. The nautical style is an old style that adds coolness to the place. This style helps to combine the beach lifestyle with the interior space by arranging the right elements that bring a nautical feel in the space. Below are some key elements to get the perfect modern nautical theme in a home space.
1.Choosing the palette - Any design style requires the right choice of color palette. As is well known, Nauti's is related to the sea, acquiring color for this style from its origins as well. A cool color palette is the right choice to use. While white adds an even tone to a space, blue acts like a pop element. Blue not only adds to the coolness of the space but also becomes the focus of the design. To prevent the blue from being too strong, one can also combine colors in soft furniture rather than fixed furniture.
2.Selection of Materials - The type of material brings about a difference in space. It is important to choose the right materials to follow a particular theme. In the case of modern nautical style, one can use white color engineering deck like floor. It brings the look of a traditional style ship made of wood. Drift or raw wood acts as a great accent in the space. It balances the coolness with the warmth of natural wood. Various ropes or jute, which play an important role in the marine front, bring the texture to a solid color.
3.Adequate Lighting - With the growing pollution and population, homes are now tiny boxes. Adequate windows help to make these boxes home in such modern times. Nautical style demands good ventilation and enough sunlight. White being the base tone of this style, a good amount of light brings in a sense of freshness to the space. It lights up the room and also the mood of the person using the space. Apart from windows playing a key role in providing natural light, artificial lighting also requires attention. Lights such as the traditional lamps and bulbs, add a great sense of aesthetic to the style.
4) Furniture - Industrial design furniture is mainly large scale, low profile, with strong and clear lines. Most importantly it’s free from any patterns. Like the modern style, the materiality celebration is also shown in furniture. It can include industrial pipes and metal frames in pieces like side tables and book cases. Another option for the coffee table can be a large wooden chunk.
5) Floor - Suitable floor materials for this style are glossy concrete, stone and wood. It is not recommended to use any carpet in an industrial style. However, it is possible to use small neutral colored rugs to give the floor a warm feel.
6) Lighting - Basic light bulbs are the most prominent lighting element in this style. Mainly use Edison style light bulbs. The concept of exposure also applies in lighting fixtures. That’s through a special detail of an open scale cage that shows off the cool look of the bulb. Also, try to always include floor lamps, table lamps and pendants. can add a studio floor lamp or have a set of hanging bulbs.
MID-CENTURY MODERN
Mid-century modern is an interior design movement that rose to popularity in the United States in the middle of the twentieth century. Elements of mid-century modern interior design include clean lines, muted tones, a combination of natural and manmade materials, graphic shapes, vibrant colors, and integrating indoor and outdoor motifs.
1. Minimalist: Medieval modern furniture is often very simple with sleek lines and a focus on functionality and uncluttered space. Chairs and tables often consist of simple pieces of material held by wooden or metal pin -style legs.
2. Material mixing and aesthetics - Man -made materials (such as vinyl, plastic, lucite and fiberglass) and natural materials (such as wood, glass, metal and marble) are often used together in mid -century furniture design. also saw modern pieces staged with vintage statement pieces in medieval modern design.
3. Combination of interior and exterior - Medieval modern architecture emphasizes a combination of man -made structure and nature, and medieval design does the same. Plants are often incorporated into this type of decoration, such as window treatments that promote a sense of continuity between interior and exterior
4. Natural hues with pops of color: Mid-century modern deco uses bright accent colors against primary neutral tones of white, black, and wood tones. In keeping with the idea of combining indoor and outdoor, the mid-century color palette is rooted in nature, with earthy greens, bright fall oranges and yellows, muddy browns, sea blue-greens such as aquamarine and teal, and deep clay red.
3 Tips for Decorating a Mid-Century Modern Room
1. Build room around statement pieces - Choose one or two signature mid-century modern pieces of furniture to build your design around. This can be a kidney bean-shaped dining table, an Eames lounge chair, or a metal sunburst wall hanging. Use the rest of your design elements—from the color palette, to artwork, to window treatments—to complement and highlight those statement pieces.
2. Play with color - One of the things that distinguishes mid-century modernism from minimalism is the playful use of color. Experiment with where you might want to highlight color in your furniture, whether in a bright rug, accented dining room chairs, or graphic artworks. Prioritize retro colors, like sage green, robin’s egg blue, and butter yellow.
3. Keep it natural - Find ways to ground your design in nature. If having large windows overlooking the natural landscape, choose interior colors that complement the view. Potted plants are also a great way to introduce nature into the interior.