Comfort in an apartment depends on many factors. First of all, this is the mood that the residents set. Try to show as many positive emotions as possible, and the atmosphere will become much more comfortable. Interior design plays an equally important role. Today we will look at how to make an apartment cozy, and what is required for this.
There are many techniques that allow you to create a cozy interior without special material costs.
General rules for creating comfort in the home
There are general rules, the implementation of which will help you create comfort in any room. Often they are not complicated, but require mandatory attention.
- Light colors are the first thing that will make an apartment cozy and spacious.
- A dark floor attracts attention, gives a feeling of stability and comfort, especially if it is made in brown tones.
- Cleanliness is the key to comfort. Do a thorough cleaning every week, and don't forget to dust every day.
- Greenery in the house will add positivity and comfort, and if you choose plants according to Feng Shui, then perhaps longevity and wealth.
- Scenery. Cute little things placed around the apartment will definitely add coziness. The main thing is that they look harmonious in their place and do not overload the interior.
Sometimes a superficial implementation of these rules is enough, and in some cases it is worth going into detail.
Bathroom with charm
Cute details are the main guarantee of comfort in the bathroom.
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The following elements must be present:
- curtain;
- rug;
- hooks
You can decorate a bathroom not only with small details. Properly selected furniture elements will also give a special look. The ideal color scheme for the bathroom is cool tones.
Suitable for decoration:
- blue;
- green;
- violet.
The use of elements that visually expand the space of the room
Many believe that the absence of objects, rather than the presence of them, will help to better expand the space. However, we cannot do without the necessary interior items, so we have to work with visual effects.
The predominance of light shades in the interior contributes to the visual expansion of space
Elements that will help visually expand the space:
- bright hues;
- simple geometric shapes: this mainly applies to room furniture and decorations;
- multifunctional items;
- proper organization of lighting: try to let as much natural light into the room as possible, and also take care of organizing warm and soft evening lighting.
And, of course, do not overload the space with unnecessary things, be it furniture or decorations.
Scandinavian style
The currently popular Scandinavian style in the interior is literally imbued with an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. It makes sense to look at some of the design solutions in this direction. For example, pay attention to the design of the walls in light shades with an abundance of decor. These could be bright decorative elements in the form of interesting stickers or photos in creative frames, for example.
Scandinavian style also means an abundance of wood with minimal processing and painting. Lots of interesting textiles. Try to choose textiles according to the seasons. In the warm season, give preference to floral prints; in cold weather, pay attention to woolen textiles. Large knitted blankets and fluffy bedside rugs on the floor are what you need.
Placing indoor plants in the apartment
Plants in a room play a big role. They help not only to create comfort in the apartment, but also to purify the air, as well as add positive green notes.
The interior of any apartment will sparkle with new colors if you choose and arrange indoor plants correctly.
Give up the usual arrangement of indoor plants on the windowsill. Use special stands or flowerpots for this. Cute flower pots will definitely help make your apartment cozier.
When placing flowers on the floor, make sure that water does not leak onto the flooring.
Options for using color to create a favorable atmosphere in the apartment
Color plays an important role in our task. We have already mentioned that to create a favorable atmosphere and create a feeling of freedom, it is better to use light and soft colors.
Let's consider the role and use of colors that will help you understand how to decorate your apartment beautifully, comfortably and stylishly.
Pink
First on the list is pink. This color is not suitable for everyone; moreover, some people cannot stand it at all. However, it is worth paying attention to it. Delicate pink will definitely help to visually expand the space, add cleanliness and comfort. And bright pink inserts attract attention and add cheerful and positive notes to the interior.
Just a few pink accents will make a cold interior warmer and more comfortable.
Walnut
This color belongs to the warm range of brown shades. It is worth highlighting in a separate category. It is slightly lighter than standard brown, and, as a result, does not weigh down the room. Walnut (color) can be used as furniture and flooring. It will create a warm atmosphere and a feeling of comfort.
Walnut laminate flooring harmonizes perfectly with light wall finishes
Unlike brown, walnut can be used not only in the lower part of the apartment.
Peach
In a light range of warm tones, peach and beige play the main role. Peach is a neutral color. Great for creating a background or a full base. Use it in wallpaper, furniture, flooring, ceiling decoration. You can combine it with both lighter and darker tones.
Peach color gives the room coziness, warmth and security
Beige
Beige along with peach creates the basis for pastel colors. If peach is brighter, then beige should be introduced into the interior, combining with other colors. Otherwise, you risk making the room faceless. Use beige as a base, adding bright or dark notes to it.
Beige shades can be used in interior design in any style.
White
This color has always been associated with cleanliness and comfort. However, work with it carefully so as not to end up in a hospital room. Combine white with other colors, choose other shades, for example, milky.
White color is a recognized leader in terms of expanding space
Brown
Being a dark but warm color, brown will help bring a sense of stability and comfort to your home. It is best used in flooring and furniture, combined with other warm shades.
Brown engineered wood floor in the interior of a modern apartment
Do not combine brown with contrasting colors, otherwise you will get a harsh and uncomfortable atmosphere. If there are competing colors in the room, create a smooth transition between them.
Other
Green, blue, red, indigo, violet, crimson are bright colors that will add cheerful notes to the atmosphere of the room and help create comfort.
Green color helps to relax and relieve fatigue accumulated after a hard day.
Home rearrangement
Having freed the house from unnecessary things, refreshing old things with newness, you can begin rearranging. Measure the sizes of rooms and furniture. Draw a rough layout of the rooms on paper. Think about what kind of interior you want to get. Consider different options. Having chosen the best option for comfort, arrange the furniture and interior items in their places. A cozy home will always make you happy and warm, even in inclement weather outside.
When rearranging your home, you can find many lost and long-forgotten things and wipe off all the dust. Clear rooms of bad energy and fill them with positive energy.
Examples of cozy interiors in different rooms of the apartment
If you don’t yet have a complete picture and precise ideas, listen to the important aspects of arranging each room, and take note of our examples.
In the living room
This is the main room: guests are received here, the whole family and friends gather. To create coziness in the living room, place a large, light sofa in the middle of the room, in no case against the wall. If funds allow, build a fireplace. Make a division of color zones: the top is light, the bottom is dark.
The fireplace does not have to be real - a skillfully executed imitation looks no worse in the interior of the apartment
In the bedroom
The bedroom especially should be cozy. If this is a married room, be sure to ask your other half if she likes your ideas for changing the interior. This room can use a lot of textiles. Hang light curtains on the windows, on top of which place heavy curtains.
Decorative lighting will create a pleasant romantic atmosphere in the bedroom
In the nursery
Bright colors will be nice in this room. You can hang children's photographs on the walls. Use everything: toys, figured furniture, pictures. The main thing is that the child likes your alterations.
Cozy children's room for a girl with wallpaper in pastel colors
If the child is already old enough, create the interior together. This will bring you closer and help create a special atmosphere in the room.
In the toilet and bathroom
The main thing here is cleanliness: do not forget to wipe the plumbing fixtures after each use, wash the floor in hard-to-reach places, and often wipe off dust (which is especially visible on tiles). Place clean (preferably white) towels as decoration. Glossy surfaces, spot lighting, wicker baskets for bath accessories and dirty linen will create a special coziness.
To decorate a small bathroom, it is better to choose a light color palette
In the kitchen
It is better to make the kitchen in Provence style. He's perfect for this place. A variety of dishes, many containers and storage spaces, decorative jars with cereals, an abundance of textiles - all this characterizes Provence and helps make the kitchen as cozy as possible.
Rational use of space will make even a small kitchen cozy and comfortable
Options for creating a cozy interior for a family with a child
In a family with a child, it is advisable to give him a separate room. Then you can arrange it according to all the canons. If this is not possible, clearly distinguish between the children's area and the rest.
When organizing a children's area in the common room, the child is allocated the brightest place
It is not advisable to have children's toys scattered throughout the house. Contrary to popular opinion, this does not add comfort, but only creates a mess.
The influence of lighting and accessories on the visual perception of rooms
The description of each style stated that accessories play an important role in the comfort of the apartment, which can be seen in the photo. The main thing is not to overdo it with their quantity, and also use only those that you love and evoke pleasant memories or warmth in your soul.
Harmoniously selected mirrors in beautiful frames can become an interesting decor for a living room.
Speaking of lighting, it is worth remembering that to create a cozy, spacious room you need a lot of natural light. Here, do not forget about high-quality curtains for large windows, since bare windows create a feeling of unease and discomfort.
Lighting plays a decisive role in creating a cozy environment
Artificial lighting should be organized in such a way that, if necessary, it is as functional as possible and does not leave dark, uncomfortable corners in the room, and in other situations can create an intimate atmosphere. Therefore, it is better to use several lamps powered from different lines.
Now that you know how to properly make your apartment cozy and beautiful, you can take action by first looking at our gallery for inspiration.
How to make an apartment cozy if it is rented
If you rent an apartment, this does not mean at all that there is no opportunity to improve and make your home more comfortable. If you don't like the interior of a rented apartment, you can always change it.
Many tenants, especially in Moscow and the Moscow region, are faced with the problem that the owners prohibit carrying out any repair work, re-pasting the wallpaper, throwing out old furniture and old things. What to do in this case? How to make an apartment more comfortable without renovation? Here are some recommendations for improving temporary housing.
First of all, do some general cleaning. You will notice how the apartment will instantly transform.
Typically, the decoration in rented apartments is neutral. As a rule, housing that is rented out in Moscow has undergone minor cosmetic repairs. If you want to freshen up the appearance of your apartment a little, but there is no way to re-stick the wallpaper, use decorative vinyl wall stickers.
Such stickers have a significant advantage, which is the ability to replace them with new ones at any time. There is no need to make any repairs. You save effort, money and time. Today, such decorative elements are sold everywhere and are presented in a wide range. You can choose your favorite sticker in a neutral, dark, muted tone with any design. Decorative stickers will help you out if you need to quickly and inexpensively decorate your apartment for the New Year, or if you just want to “change the scenery” according to your mood.
Another idea on how to make an apartment more comfortable without renovation is to hang beautiful curtains with pendants, tiebacks, lambrequins, or instead install fabric roller or rope blinds on the windows. It all depends on your preferences.
If you are on a very tight budget, you can simply decorate the master's curtains. Today, stores offer a huge number of decorative elements.
If you often change apartments, then you probably have your own furniture that you transport with you. You can, of course, do whatever you see fit with your furniture.
The situation is more complicated with furniture belonging to the owners of a rented apartment. To decorate it, you can use the same vinyl stickers. But there are other options.
If you want to hide unattractive metal bed elements, wrap them in organza or use another translucent fabric. Cover tables and chests of drawers with tablecloths and napkins. Decorate chairs with covers, old sofas with a new bedspread and bright decorative pillows.
A good solution for a rented apartment is frameless furniture, for example, pear chairs or bean bags. They have quite a lot of advantages. Firstly, you can buy them at a very competitive price. Secondly, such furniture will not take up much space in your apartment. And thirdly, when you move, you can easily transport the chair to your new home without resorting to the services of movers.
If you moved into a rented apartment and discovered that there is a lot of furniture you don’t need, cluttering up the space and interfering with your comfortable living, talk to the owners. It is likely that they will agree to take some things out or even throw them away. As a last resort, unnecessary furniture can be moved to a balcony or loggia, thus freeing up useful living space.
Replacing old furniture with new ones can be quite problematic. But you can always buy a new lamp or table lamp. High-quality lighting will add coziness to the room.
Pendant lamps are very popular today. They look especially natural in the dining area. To create coziness, you can also install a lamp with a pantograph on a bracket in your living space.
Dilute the interior with handmade items: candles, figurines, vases, children's crafts. Cover the floor with your favorite carpet and scatter decorative rollers around the room. This will make the space more alive and personal.
You can also add mirrors to your rental property. They will help to visually expand the space and will be an excellent decorative solution.
Remember that indoor flowers enliven any interior. They not only perform an aesthetic function, but also purify the air in the living room.
When arranging a rented apartment, pay attention to the bathroom. Choose beautiful and practical accessories for her, made in the same style and color scheme. Thanks to towels, floor mats, curtains, the bathroom will sparkle with new colors.
Use these tips to turn your rental property into a cozy, livable space that is always a pleasure to be in.
