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A harmonious combination of incompatible things is the main thing that distinguishes fusion from chaos and bad taste. When finishing and decorating a kitchen, you need to wisely combine ethnic, exotic and classic motifs. This is difficult, so such an interior is optimal for people who have a natural sense of style and know what moderation is.
History of style
For a long time, designers diligently followed the strict canons of certain styles, without violating their rules or going beyond the boundaries. Only in the 80s did the mixing of seemingly incompatible trends and the implementation of non-standard ideas begin. The fusion style in architecture and interior design is loved by many for its expressiveness and continues to delight creative people to this day.
The photo shows a mix of modern, classic and retro styles. The black fireplace deserves special attention, giving the atmosphere a mystical quality.
Who is the fusion style suitable for?
A liberated person, not limited by boundaries, shocking and with an unusual outlook on life, this is who the fusion style suits. To bring this project to life, a person must have:
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- sense of style, ability to combine incongruous things;
- implement drawings and unusual prints in the design;
- love bright colors and combine them correctly;
- to see something original even in the most vintage and shocking item;
- don't be afraid to experiment.
As a rule, the fusion style is chosen by creative people, writers, actors and travelers.
Peculiarities
Fusion, fusion (from the English fusion, “alloy”, “fusion”) is a term included in the name of various trends in architecture and art, which combine opposing ideas from different styles, but do not lose harmony.
- You need to be able to break the rules, therefore, when creating an interior in a fusion style, it is important not to turn the apartment into a collection of mismatched things. The setting should look complete and not cause a feeling of dissonance.
- In the interior you can combine not only elements of different styles: here you can see objects from all kinds of cultures and eras.
- Fusion will appeal to sensual, open and courageous people. Emotionality comes first here - the main thing is what sensations the surrounding space evokes, what mood it gives.
The photo shows a fusion style dining room design with elegant furniture, a brick wall and wallpaper with floral patterns.
Photo gallery: fusion in the interior
In design, you can experiment with the color, texture and shape of furniture
Fusion style is suitable for decorating homes of creative and active individuals
An example of a combination of materials of different textures
Fusion style combines simplicity and luxury Fusion style is suitable for decorating small rooms
Fusion style combines elements of different cultures and national techniques
Decorating a room in a fusion style should not be based on the functionality of the objects, but on the emotions that these objects evoke
Fusion style allows the juxtaposition of objects from different eras
Colors
Interior design in fusion style is always colorful and contrasting. Even if pastel colors serve as the main background, the atmosphere is diluted with bright, expressive accents. The color scheme can be very diverse - from ultramarine to lemon, from scarlet to herbal. Gray and brown colors are also appropriate, but most often they are not the main ones.
When choosing a palette, you need to know when to stop: the design of rooms in the fusion style is rich in textures and colors, but does not accept chaos.
The photo shows a kitchen design in a fusion style, which is distinguished by its colorfulness and variety of decorative elements.
Also successfully used is black, which gives contrast, and white, which helps to organize and combine several shades. Gold and chrome elements add shine and chic to the decor.
Materials and finishing
Fusion style in the interior can be called the opposite of minimalism. In wall decoration, the use of several materials at once is encouraged: paint and brick, wallpaper and plaster, decorative stone and wooden panels.
Textured walls, unlike other styles, do not act as accents, but fill the entire area. Sometimes wallpaper serves as a background, but often the opposite happens: bright canvases with prints or frescoes form the basis of the entire fusion-style interior.
The photo shows a living room in lilac tones, finished with oriented strand boards and artificial stone. The interior is united by lathing and plinth.
The original design is inherent not only to the walls, but also to the ceilings. In fusion interiors you can see unexpected solutions in the form of black, textured, slatted and multi-tiered ceilings, as well as surfaces painted the same color as the walls.
In the fusion style, the least attention is paid to the finishing of the floor, since its role is to balance the interior. The most common coating is wood and its analogues. Emphasis is placed on the floor only if the walls and ceiling are not active enough. In other situations, a balance must be struck.
The photo shows a living room in a fusion style with elements of modern classics and aged textures. The ceiling is decorated with decorative silver panels.
Lighting
Light is one of the effective tools that can highlight the features of the fusion style. Chandeliers, sconces, table lamps and floor lamps not only serve a utilitarian function, but also decorate the environment. Spotlights and spotlights complement multi-level lighting.
The photo shows a living room where many lighting fixtures are combined, which allows you to create different lighting scenarios.
Selection of furniture
Boring wood-look cabinets, standard armchairs and stools? Not here! Somewhere elegant, somewhere too flashy - furniture in the fusion style seems to be designed to serve as a means of self-expression for the owner. Multi-colored cabinets and elegant dining groups, antique or specially aged furniture, chests, wicker chairs and sofas with a carriage frame - you can combine everything that you especially like and enjoy the choice.
The photo shows a shelving unit painted with the same glossy paint as the walls, as well as a multi-colored designer chest of drawers.
Fusion style in the interior: Features
Creating such a design is fraught with great difficulties. You will have to balance on a thin blade between bad taste and shockingness.
It only takes a couple of mistakes and the apartment will begin to give the impression of a warehouse of randomly purchased interior items.
Remember! The word “fusion” means fusion, i.e. different design directions should penetrate each other, creating a harmonious and holistic interior.
The main feature of Fusion is its dynamism. You can make changes to it year after year by adding or replacing interior items or furniture. Thus, Fusion will “adjust” to your changing tastes and provide comfort.
Colors and finishes
The Fusion style in the interior of any room should please the eye with a bright color palette. At the same time, despite the use of a large number of colors and shades, it does not create the impression of coloristic chaos.
To achieve harmony, it is recommended to strictly follow the principle of using bright furniture, textiles and decor, choosing a neutral finish as the background.
In addition, color can serve as a kind of core for design. It can reconcile several eras and interior traditions of different countries.
As for the finishing, it should be quite simple. It is possible to use a painting or other noticeable option for the walls. However, it should only be used on one of the walls.
Fusion style furniture
Fusion style in the interior involves the use of designer furniture. The most commonly used are soft armchairs, sofas and poufs upholstered in brightly colored velvet. Tables, armchairs and stools of fancy shapes, reminiscent of works of modern art, are also suitable.
The interior of the house in the Fusion style will be complemented by storage systems with an ultra-modern design. They can be adjacent to an English armchair with ears or Viennese chairs arranged around a Gothic-style table.
Furniture with a historical design made from modern materials looks unusual. For example, an imitation of a Viennese chair made of plastic or an English chair made of wood without upholstery.
Lighting and decor in Fusion style
Decor in the Fusion style should surprise and attract the attention of others. The use of designer items and works of contemporary art is encouraged.
Maps, mirrors in unusual frames, exotic household items from distant countries, etc. can be used as decoration.
Particular attention should be paid to the organization of room lighting.
Remember, the Fusion style in the interior is a game of contrasts, so to reveal its charm, you should use a variety of lighting techniques.
A Fusion style chandelier can be hung in the center of the ceiling. Along with it, you can use unusual sconces and floor lamps, complementing them with decorative spotlights, including “colored” ones. This will allow you to get an interior at night that is radically different from the one you have the opportunity to see during the day.
Decor and textiles
The main difference between the style and others is individuality. It easily combines works of art and graffiti, vintage elements and modern technology. Collections are displayed on open shelves, and various paintings and posters adorn the walls. But the most important thing is that each element has its own history or reflects the character of its owner.
The photo shows a small attic, decorated in monochrome tones. Colored pillows and decor are accents.
Various types of textiles are used as cozy additions: cotton bedspreads, soft knitted blankets, fur capes. Pillows and curtains are often decorated with unusual prints. Carpets can be homemade, with Arabic motifs. There are also animal skins on the floor or bed. As you can see, even textiles have texture, but smooth shiny fabric is a rare guest here.
Photo in the interior of the apartment
Now let’s see how fans of the “mixed” style decorate their homes.
Fusion style kitchen
The most popular color for the kitchen remains white, and even in such a controversial style it is often chosen as the main one. In small rooms this is also practical, as light shades visually enlarge the space and create a feeling of cleanliness. But what is really difficult to find in fusion cuisines is monotony. Kitchen sets, as a rule, are combined from two colors, the facades are decorated with ornate handles, patterns are made from tiles on the apron, or ready-made figured products are used.
A budget-friendly (and favorite by many) technique remains the combination of chairs of different colors and designs for a dining group. The walls are decorated with paintings and even mirrors.
The photo shows a kitchen with classic, retro and Scandinavian elements.
Bedroom interior in fusion style
The bedroom is the most modest place in a “mixed” style apartment. The walls here act as a backdrop for bright furniture, and do not draw attention to themselves. In the bedroom you want to relax, so few people will like flashy decoration.
The photo shows a fusion style room with loft elements.
Fusion style in the living room interior
The guest room is the place where the interior of a fusion-style apartment is revealed in all its glory. Multi-colored carpets, soft sofas with plenty of pillows, a combination of textures in the decoration of walls and ceilings - everything that suits the owner of the apartment is appropriate. Only disorder is not held in high esteem.
A special role in the hall is given to the fireplace, which occupies a central place in the room. Many designers take it as the basis on which they build the entire interior.
Bathroom ideas
It would seem that the bathroom is not the place where you can show your imagination and combine many textures. But even if the area is limited, nothing prevents you from painting one or more walls in rich colors, adding a couple of paintings, choosing a bright shower curtain and laying down an original rug.
Children's room design
In a bedroom or a child’s playroom, a fusion style design suggests itself. It’s worth taking a little bit of everything from different directions, adding rich colors - and the room will delight you with its inspiring atmosphere. But you should know when to stop, because the environment in the nursery affects the formation of the child’s taste.
Kitchen decoration in fusion style
The specifics of the design involve a combination of the incongruous, and therefore you can use several different materials to decorate the ceiling, floor or walls.
In the fusion style, it is common to combine incompatible things.
Floors
The flooring should be chosen based on the characteristics of the room, for example, in a combined kitchen-living room, the floor can be the same in both rooms.
In a separate kitchen, you can choose tiles, laminate or linoleum for the floor. It is allowed to use two types of coatings within one room, for example, tiles are laid in the work area, and laminate in the dining area.
The choice of flooring must be approached responsibly.
The color of the floor should be neutral, natural shade or, conversely, colored ceramic.
Note! You can put a carpet in a fusion kitchen, especially if one of the styles in the mix is oriental or ethnic.
The floors in the kitchen can be made plain or colored.
Walls
Several design options are used for walls: brickwork, plaster, ceramics, paint and wallpaper in different mixes.
The work area may have tiles or masonry made of brick or stone, and the dining area may have wallpaper, paint or photo wallpaper. Also, the kitchen walls can be completely covered with plaster, with any two walls highlighted using a different texture or color.
The walls in the kitchen are made of brickwork, plaster, ceramics or simply painted.
Ceilings
The ceiling can be colored - to match the walls, furniture or contrast. The ceiling may have stucco molding, cornices, or skirting boards. The ceiling is designed depending on the directions that are taken as a basis. It can maintain a classic style, in which case it should be white with neat baseboards and molding around the central chandelier. If loft elements are used, then beams can be left on the ceiling.
The ceilings in the kitchen are made in the same color scheme as the walls.
You can also decorate the ceiling neutrally by painting it a light color. In this case, it will suit most styles.
Textile
Fusion aesthetics cannot do without textiles, which help create an atmosphere of comfort and homely warmth. Bright curtains, tulle curtains, fluffy eco-fur blankets, patchwork bedspreads, small sofa cushions, fringed tablecloths - all this turns the kitchen into the most comfortable place in the house.
Important! Don’t be afraid to use different textile textures, this will make the design even more rich and interesting.
Thanks to textiles, a cozy atmosphere is created in the kitchen.
Furniture and decor
One of the key features of the style is the use of furniture from different sets. It is not necessary to order an entire modular kitchen from one manufacturer; you can buy several ready-made cabinets in a store, order an original countertop in a workshop, and make wall shelves yourself.
Furniture for the fusion style is selected from different sets and from different styles.
Cabinets, countertops and shelves should not be the same color and texture. They should match in height and fit organically with each other.
Decorative elements are also collected from different styles.
The facades can be paneled or frameless, glossy or matte, depending on the interior style that underlies the design.
It is important that the furniture contrasts with the decoration, so the kitchen will acquire its own style and character.
Decorate the kitchen with flowers, vases of fruit, and paintings.
Decor for a fusion kitchen can include:
- fresh flowers in pots;
- vases with flowers and fruits;
- paintings;
- exotic souvenirs;
- beautiful dishes;
- vintage utensils, such as a coffee grinder or coffee maker;
- candlesticks, figurines and other small items.
Note! The more decorative elements, the more original and original the kitchen will be.
Each owner chooses decorative elements at his own discretion.
Lighting
Large chandeliers, designer lamps, garlands and spotlights - you can use them all at once, or, conversely, organize only central lighting.
Today, the trend is to highlight the dining area, so you can hang a luxurious lamp above the table. The work area also needs to be well lit; spotlights will help with this.
The design of lighting fixtures can be completely different - from minimalist to baroque or eclectic.
There should be a lot of lamps in the kitchen.
