Once again looking through photos of interiors on the Internet, we are trying to understand why these apartments look so stylish and cozy, unlike our houses. It's not always about design projects or the owner's good taste. It is possible that the fault lies with outdated decor and furniture. What kind of interior items we are talking about, read the article Novate.ru.
1. Furniture sets in the same style
How many words have already been said about them, but people still furnish their apartments with furniture sets with enviable regularity. And what is very convenient: you buy a bed, and you are immediately offered a chest of drawers and a wardrobe in the same style, and you don't have to puzzle over combinations. However, there is a small nuance - such solutions are boring, uninteresting and too predictable. When you enter such a room, you get the feeling that you are in the showroom of a store - no zest, dynamics or sense of style.
If you want a really stylish interior, learn to combine, take risks, experiment. For example, when decorating a living room, you can think about buying a sofa in a neutral shade to match the walls, as well as a bright armchair, which will dilute this "tranquility" in no time. So that the chair does not look foreign in the room, "support" it with curtains, pillows on the sofa or other decor of the same color.
2. Kitchen in bright colors or wood grain
In the 80s-90s of the last century, wood-like facades were incredibly relevant and were present in all apartments, the owners of which could afford to keep up with fashion. However, now such an interior solution is considered outdated. Nowadays, the trend is for monochromatic cabinets in neutral colors, preferably gray or white. Therefore, if you want to make the kitchen more modern, paint the bright facades in a light shade - this option is suitable if the existing set suits you in terms of functionality. If not, buy a new kitchen that's trendy.
3. Chandelier as the main light source
Previously, a chandelier was the only light source in a room, and we are so used to it that when planning lighting we don't even think about purchasing additional lamps. But in vain. Often, it is on how well the room is illuminated that its perception and how finishing materials and furniture will look like. It is not for nothing that professional designers advise choosing shades of white and other colors for decorating a room, focusing primarily on the amount of natural and artificial light.
Therefore, make sure you have several fixtures - one for each zone. For example, a kitchen might have a chandelier, spotlights above cupboards, and a table lamp above the dining table. By the way, it is not at all necessary that they be in the same style. In this matter, eclecticism is permissible.
4. Laminated countertops
If you are on a budget, a laminated countertop is the most affordable and convenient option. However, sometimes it is better to dig a little and buy a really high-quality and stylish option that will be relevant for many years than wasted on a laminated copy, the finest hour of which has long passed. Take a closer look at the countertops made of natural stone, and if it is very expensive for you, then at the models made of artificial. They are more budget-friendly, but durable and look decent.
5. Border on wallpaper and tiles
Previously, the border between the wall and the ceiling was always marked with a colored border. It was also used for zoning between the bottom and top of the wall, if the bottom was planned, for example, dark, and the top was light. Unfortunately or fortunately, this technique remained in the 90s. Modern interiors require much less effort. It is enough just to paint three walls in one color (or stick a plain wallpaper), and make the fourth accent. Moreover, what kind of accent will be is not so important. You can use adhesive tape to make a geometric pattern, stick wallpaper with a non-standard pattern, create a gallery of photographs or paintings, and so on.
6. Low doors
The height of standard doors is two meters. And in most cases this is quite enough for a comfortable existence. However, if you look at the situation from a different angle and make the door 20-30 cm higher, then it will look much more advantageous. The reason is simple - a high doorway visually increases the height of the ceilings, and the room becomes much more comfortable and spacious. Agree, no matter what rules are dictated by fashion, a visual increase in space is never superfluous. If it is not possible to replace all the doors in the house, use special panels that are attached above the doorway and perform the same function - they raise the ceiling.
7. Seams between tiles
You can estimate when the apartment was last renovated thanks to the interior of the bathroom. The assortment of tile stores clearly follows the main trends, prompting customers what is in trend now. However, fashion is fleeting, and making repairs in the bathroom every few years is not a cheap pleasure. Therefore, it is better to spend once on materials that will be relevant for many years, and do not blush for the interior of the bathroom. An expensive but spectacular option is a tile made of natural stone, a more budgetary one is a one-color copy that visually resembles an artificial stone.
8. Textured plaster
Drawings on the walls made with textured plaster certainly speak of the high professionalism of the master. However, the obvious cannot be denied - such bright design elements do not stay in fashion for a long time and belong to short trends. And if 20 years ago only wealthy people could afford textured walls, now they cause only a disdainful smile.
In the matter of wall decoration, it is better to strive for naturalness, simplicity and brevity. Let them be monochromatic and accent with brickwork or wood paneling. These elements look appropriate in many popular interior styles.
9. Many small photos on the walls
Diplomas, photographs and other wall decor, telling about your achievements and various stages of life, were in vogue many years ago. Then, in almost every apartment, one of the walls was allocated for a kind of gallery. Now small photographs are considered bad manners - preference is given to large images and this makes sense: it is better to hang one large canvas on the wall, which can be seen in detail, than to spray into a dozen small pictures. Another option is a composition of several canvases of different sizes, but in any case, they should be larger than the 10x15 format.
10. Lace tulle
Previously, you could see lace tulle with bright colors in every window. He is now the epitome of bad taste. In its place came the usual plain curtains without patterns. It is better to give preference to natural fabrics of natural shades - they are the most relevant. Textiles made from linen, bamboo, and other materials are in fashion, so there is plenty to choose from.
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