Modern apartment design is one of the trending trends that has virtually no boundaries. It all depends on your imagination and financial capabilities. It is important that the house is decorated in accordance with modern needs. This is the place where you feel the spirit of life, recharge, tune in to a positive wave and receive moral satisfaction.
I want to see my apartment as comfortable, functional and in keeping with the modern rhythm of life.
Apartment interiors in a modern style, photos of which can be seen on the Internet, offer many inspiring ready-made ideas that will fit perfectly into any room, making it more attractive, giving it individual characteristics and properties. You can design a small Khrushchev apartment or a spacious studio - everything is in your hands.
Features of modern style in the interior of apartments
Modern apartment interiors have certain distinctive features that are difficult to confuse with other trends. It differs significantly from the traditional one, as it is characterized by the use of modern materials and solutions to implement the plan.
Modern interior is characterized by simplicity and a minimum of decorative elements
There are no clear boundaries, but certain parameters must be observed:
- Minimalism. A distinctive feature without which it is difficult to imagine a modern lifestyle. A minimum of objects cluttering up the space. Maximum space for movement. Minimalism is observed in every detail - furniture, colors, materials used. This creates a certain harmony, and the interior seems warm, homely and cozy. Simplicity is a sign of quality and good taste.
- Geometry. Clear and straight lines are maintained throughout. There are no clever twists or strange avant-garde figures. Everything is extremely simple - a rectangle, a square. Round and oval objects are allowed. The main thing is to maintain the proportionality of the forms.
- Daylight. Art Nouveau is characterized by the maximum amount of natural light, so windows are often left without curtains. If this is unacceptable, the use of plain curtains, tulles, blinds, and Roman blinds is allowed.
- Pastel shades. In the interior it is better to use calm colors that soothe. This goes as far as monochrome. Bright shades are allowed as a stylish accent on a specific detail. There is a feeling of grandeur, peace and naturalness in everything.
- Gloss. Modern design is characterized by the use of modern materials. Usually it is glass, steel, plastic, concrete - this allows you to implement many design ideas.
- A large amount of free space. Partitions are usually not used to zone space. The best option is to separate different zones using furniture elements.
The interior should contain only the most necessary furniture
If you want to develop the best modern apartment design, you should think about every detail. It is recommended to make a plan in advance. You can find a solution even for rooms with a small square footage. m.
Space and plenty of air are what will make a room brighter and visually increase its size.
Deciding on a style
The main problem when choosing the style of the future interior is the oversaturation of information. A specialist can distinguish the features of different styles with the naked eye. There are independent mixed styles in interiors, such as eclecticism and kitsch. But they are also based on certain canons; this is by no means a thoughtless combination of details; they are based on the rules of artistic and aesthetic perception. Therefore, people who simply mixed different styles in their interior and say that the design of their apartment is made in eclectic or kitsch style are making a big mistake.
In order for your interior to be harmonious and seamless, you should decide which style is your priority. You need to look at the distinctive features of this style, study the aesthetic component and philosophy of perception.
Any styles in interiors should not be taken head-on. So eco-style is not just a combination of wooden driftwood in the interior, but a philosophy of using natural materials and natural elements. Minimalism is not just a style with straight forms and no decoration, but a philosophy of free, light space and laconic forms.
Professional designers know the characteristic features of all styles and can combine them skillfully and in a balanced manner.
Advantages and disadvantages of modern style for apartments
Modern style is one of the new trends that can dilute the boring interior of almost any apartment. It contains various non-standard solutions and implementations. There are many subtypes, each of which is characterized by certain characteristics, but there are also similarities. There are brighter or more subdued options that reflect the modern rhythm of life. This makes it possible to highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of the style direction.
Brass, copper and patina are suitable elements for decoration in a modern interior
Among the advantages you should pay attention to the following:
- a large number of interesting options to satisfy any taste preferences;
- fits into any type of room - living room, kitchen, bedroom;
- give space for self-expression - you can realize all your ideas;
- use of various modern materials;
- combination of even incompatible components;
- a lot of light and free space;
- multifunctionality - installation of structures that have a wide range of different functions.
The interior of a modern apartment is not at all characterized by dull walls - wallpaper with an exquisite print is quite acceptable
Despite such a large list of advantages, the following disadvantages of the modern design of a one-room apartment are highlighted:
- not suitable for everyone - some people may find this style too minimalistic and even ascetic;
- To many, premises made in this style seem uninhabited;
- There are difficulties in caring for certain types of surfaces;
- not suitable for decorating children's rooms;
- Suitable exclusively for urban areas associated with functionality and practicality - this is not the best option for a warm and cozy country house.
If you want to create a truly warm home, you should choose classic styles using natural materials. Modern style is characterized by practical materials, which not everyone associates with comfort.
Renovation in the apartment of Dmitry Shepelev
TV presenter Dmitry Shepelev asked his colleagues for help in arranging his new apartment. He moved there so that his and Zhanna Friske’s son would be closer to going to kindergarten. The showman, unlike Allegrova, does not like classic furniture; he asked to throw out the elaborate sofas.
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Shepelev ordered an interior in the Moroccan style to the designers, which is basically what he got. The builders removed the TV and hung a painting in its place. Carpets with oriental patterns were laid on the floor and the composition was complemented with ikebana flowers made of branches and reeds.
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In Shepelev’s kitchen, the builders repainted the white walls gray and installed a bar counter in the middle. There are also oriental decorations here too.
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Choosing colors and lighting for an apartment in a modern style
Modern style involves the use of calm natural shades. There should not be overly bright and poisonous tones that have a bad effect on the psyche. Everything should hint at comfort and coziness. One of the popular solutions is the game of black and white contrast. A red accent color will look beautiful. Any bright inserts are allowed if they fit favorably into the overall design.
When choosing a color palette for a small apartment, priority is light shades
A spectacular combination of red, gray and white colors in the interior of the apartment
One popular solution is to paint the walls beige. It looks calm, does not attract much attention, and is easy to care for. There is no strict limitation - you can choose any solution. Here the choice is up to the owner.
Beige color in the interior is a win-win option for decorating any room in the apartment
There are only general recommendations that should be followed. Firstly, you should not try to fit more than three colors into the peaceful atmosphere of home comfort. This creates a distraction that can have an adverse effect on the overall well-being of the people in the room. Secondly, you should choose one color, and use the second as an addition. A dark or gray tone looks original. Occasionally, peach, brown, and milk are also used.
An elegant look created by a contrasting combination of dark and light tones in natural shades
Thanks to various design experiments, the optimal universal color combinations were selected:
- purple and white inserts on a black canvas background;
- neutral base tone - it can be beige or milky with bright colored inserts for contrast;
- neutral base color with accent at the edges;
- bright basic shades with calm and unobtrusive accents.
The walls of a city apartment can be decorated with inscriptions or decorated with paintings painted by contemporary artists
In some cases, the use of thematic ornaments is also allowed if they are appropriate in meaning:
- natural drawings - leaves, grass, flowers, trees;
- geometric shapes - lines, stripes, circles;
- animals - usually a specific element is used (for example, paw prints).
When it comes to lighting, modern style welcomes plenty of natural light. If this is not possible, a large number of small lamps are installed around the entire perimeter. This solution makes even a small room more spacious and bright.
In a modern interior, it is not customary to use only one central lighting - the more lamps, the more complex and interesting the room looks
The following lighting sources are distinguished:
- basic;
- for zoning space;
- as a decorative element;
- addition to the design solution.
Modern style requires maximum lighting, so there are no traditional curtains on the windows. They are replaced with blinds or new Roman blinds. Also, many people refuse window sills so that the maximum amount of sunlight enters the room.
Laconic atmosphere in the bedroom with a panoramic window without curtains with a luxurious view of the city
Classic traditions of luxury interior design
Classics have many faces, so rooms decorated in the traditions of this style can be either strict and laconic, or reminiscent of palace apartments. Luxurious interiors in a classic style, for the design of which we use:
- rich plaster stucco;
- piece parquet;
- marble panels
- and expensive textiles, look chic, and are appreciated by lovers of status design.
Palace surroundings in Baroque style
All photos In the photo: Living room in the golden classic style with luxurious stucco
. Plaster stucco, carved friezes, oak parquet, richly decorated furniture - in a luxurious living room in the golden classic style, everything works to create a palace ambiance. And the “cherry on the cake” is a designer crystal chandelier with imitation candles.
Fireplace history
All photos In the photo: Luxurious interior of a living room in a classic style
Luxurious classic interiors always have a fireplace: with a large portal, a shelf for accessories and elegant decor. It can be located in the sofa area or in the dining room, as in the photo of the multifunctional living room in Barcelona.
Mini library
All photos In the photo: Fireplace area in a classic living room
The fireplace area in the living room can easily be turned into a mini-library. It is enough to complement the fireplace with a couple of bookshelves. And so that they fit organically into the classic interior, you can use a carved baguette as a decorative frame for them.
Elegance and aristocracy
All photos In the photo: Classic kitchen with patinated furniture
Elegant and aristocratic white furniture is the best choice for a classic kitchen with traditional stucco decor and patterned marble floors. And a noble patina will give it additional value.
Vintage charm
All photos In the photo: Living room with a panel of aged mirrors
A panel of aged mirrors brings vintage charm to the design of a classic dining room with elements of Provence, making the interior cozy and truly residential.
Spring freshness
All photos In the photo: Classic bedroom in light colors
The soft blue color in combination with milky and golden shades creates a light spring atmosphere in the interior of the bedroom in the photo. And the floral pattern on the wallpaper enhances it even more.
Elegant boudoir with expensive furniture
All photos In the photo: Boudoir area in a classic bedroom
Thanks to the original design and fine inlay, the console dressing table made of dark wood looks incredibly elegant, as do its complementing companions: an oval mirror and a comfortable chair.
In classical traditions
All photos In the photo: Classic bathroom with a crystal chandelier
Crystal chandelier, silver baguette, mirrors, exclusive tiles with a subtle damask pattern, white furniture inlaid with gold - a bathroom in a classic style resembles a luxurious living room.
The legacy of Madame Recamier
All photos In the photo: Design of a hall with a recamier couch
A recamier couch made of dark wood turned the hall of an apartment in the English Quarter residential complex into a cozy lounge. It looks advantageous against the backdrop of a mirror panel and stylish sconces that look like wall candelabra.
Options for finishing apartment surfaces in a modern style
The emphasis during renovation is on simplicity and functionality. There are no excesses or components that violate the rules of style. There are no bulky structures or molded components. Everything is beautiful and elegant.
Laconic plain walls in a minimalist style apartment
The walls are covered with plain paint. The wallpaper used is monochrome. To dilute this design a little, it is allowed to make one wall bright.
The floor is also characterized by a plain, smooth finish without frills. For the living room and kitchen you can use classic wood, for the bathroom - tiles and natural stone. The color is chosen depending on the preferences of the owners. The best option is light shades to expand the space.
A chic combination of parquet floors, white walls with moldings and original design furniture
Do not use carpeting. To create a cozy atmosphere, one small rug of the correct geometric shape is suitable.
A bright floor mat will play the role of an expressive accent in a monotonous interior
For finishing ceilings, tension or suspended structures are usually used. It looks modern, neat and beautiful. Can be combined with various lighting sources.
Original two-level designs are welcome in a modern interior
Renovation in the apartment of Leonid Yakubovich
The “prize” sector on the reel went to the permanent presenter of “Field of Miracles” Leonid Yakubovich - the TV crew renovated his old apartment in Moscow.
It became lighter and more comfortable. Before after
The show's designers chose an interior in the style of modern classics. The simple tables and chairs that had remained in the living room since Soviet times were replaced with similar, but more pompous ones. A luxurious chandelier and a fireplace appeared in the room.
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The interior of a bedroom can tell a lot about a person's character. Before the renovation, Yakubovich slept in very modest surroundings: there was old wooden furniture, the bed was covered with a faded bedspread. The authors of the project replaced all the furniture with more modern ones. And, of course, there was an expensive Victorian chandelier right above the matrimonial bed. The presenter was pleased.
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Options for styling an apartment in a modern style
There are many styles that are suitable for decorating a beautiful two-room apartment. Below is a description of the most popular styles.
Aqua is all the rage right now and is great for furniture or accents.
Pop Art
A bright and unusual focus, which is characterized by:
- use of contrasting shades;
- glossy surfaces;
- on the walls there are posters, posters with original inscriptions, signatures of idols;
- neon LED lighting.
The bright atmosphere of pop art is often chosen by young people
Most often, multifunctional furniture is used in such rooms. The sofas are made of genuine leather, and the chairs are made of synthetic fabrics. It is imperative to have small tables of regular geometric shapes and rugs in bright colors in the apartment setting.
Classic
This style is characterized by the following features:
- restraint;
- the use of real, discreet tones;
- measure in every detail;
- as decoration - mirrors, stucco components, borders and more.
Cozy sitting area in a classic-style apartment with beige painted walls
The walls are usually painted in beige tones. Plain wallpaper is possible. A light wooden covering is laid on the floor. Ceilings are only white and can be decorated with stucco. The furniture is made of wood. A fireplace made of modern materials can be installed in the living rooms.
Modern
One of the popular options. It is characterized by the use of elegant and sophisticated decorative elements. Other features include:
- stained glass;
- rounded shapes;
- luxurious decor;
- various forged and stucco decorations.
Modern modern in a yellow-gray palette
Wooden panels are used for decoration. The furniture is made of expensive wood with carvings. The main colors are peach, lavender, pearl, and blue.
Other possible styles
In addition to the solutions listed above, the following are possible:
- Provence - combines simplicity, grace, elements of antiquity;
- loft is a free style that is suitable for creative individuals, allowing you to realize various ideas;
- high-tech – characterized by the use of a large number of technologically advanced and modern materials, furniture, and equipment.
Delicate romantic atmosphere in the spirit of French Provence
Brutal loft is more suitable for open-plan studio apartments
High-tech is able to combine convenience, dynamism and originality
An apartment in a modern style can combine various components. It all depends on your capabilities and imagination. The listed options are suitable even for furnishing an economy class apartment.
Attention to detail
Properly selected furniture is of particular importance. It must match the chosen style. The models of upholstered and cabinet furniture presented in a wide range are perfect for simple, laconic interiors, for example, in the Scandinavian style. And classic options will be chosen by connoisseurs of Provence or Art Deco.
Don’t forget about interior items and textiles. Paintings, vases, pillows and rugs should be appropriate in the interior and complement it. However, you need to decorate rooms in moderation so as not to overload the space and not distract from the main design idea.
To ensure that the space is not oversaturated with small details, but has a unified concept, it is enough to place in the rooms objects made of the same material, but different in purpose. For example, an antique grandfather clock, a candelabra and a figurine, made of wood and placed in different rooms, will create a feeling of unity throughout the living space.
Choosing furniture for an apartment in a classic style
Modern style is characterized by minimal use in furniture. Preference should be given to simple and multifunctional designs. The main thing is to ensure maximum comfort. To expand the space, it is better to use glass or metal objects.
Comfortable sofa with expensive upholstery in a modern living room with beige wallpaper
One of the main elements of a modern living room is a large soft sofa made of natural upholstery. Otherwise, you are free to choose whatever you like, since modern style implies complete freedom of action.
Photos of luxury interiors in different styles
All photos In the photo: Beautiful interior of a kitchen-living room from our portfolio
Clients of Angelika Prudnikova's Studio of Elite Interiors most often choose the art deco style for the design of their apartments: extraordinary, bright and slightly shocking. The second place in popularity is occupied by modern style with notes of urbanism. And the top three is rounded off by timeless classics – respectable and status-worthy. The photos below give a complete picture of what luxury apartments look like, the design of which is implemented in these styles.
Photos of apartments in a modern style
Renovation of Ekaterina Klimova’s apartment
Ekaterina Klimova decided to renovate children's rooms in a Moscow apartment. A mother of many children connected the apartment with the attic and equipped rooms under the roof for her two daughters and two sons.
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The designers of the TV show divided one room in the attic, where two boys Matvey and Korney lived together, into two. Suddenly, the industrial loft became a bright and childish style - this was done by yellow walls and multi-colored furniture.
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In the boys' bedrooms, the sofas were removed and spacious beds were installed. For toys that took up a lot of space in a tiny room, a functional cabinet with many drawers was provided. The result was a modern attic no worse than Carlson’s.
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