How to transform the apartment without repair
Do It Yourself / / December 19, 2019
faith Khairutdinova
Designer, IIDA Member of the International Association of Designers, Brand Awards 2013 winner of the award.
Change the interior of the apartment, to make it more light and airy without the involvement of builders, mud and a huge budget - possible. As a designer, who has worked in this field 20 years, I can recommend simple steps, after which you will not know his apartment.
Change upholstery on sofas and chairs
Select upholstery that matches your interior color. The fabric should be furniture to protect it from dust and pleasant to touch. Can add accent color - for example, for a single seat to choose a contrasting trim.
Make or buy a ready-made curtains and blinds
The length of the new curtains can be increased by 25-30 cm. So they will lie on the floor with beautiful showy folds.
Add mirrors
Mirror inserts height from floor to ceiling, located in the right places, visually expand the space and improve lighting in the apartment due to the reflection of daylight and lamps.
Hang pictures and use other decorative items
Even in small spaces widescreen canvas look fashionable and noble. In this case it is better to use one or two paintings in the room as an accent. The trend in Europe - a picture on every wall. Feel free to borrow! In this case it is better to hang a picture of a small size. Prints on canvas - a worthy alternative to the original works, at a reasonable price.
Candlesticks, sculptures, vases, table and floor lamps also add cosiness in your interior.
change the lighting
If the apartment is not enough light, sometimes enough to replace lamps more powerful. If your lights you simply are not satisfied, replace them with more modern. IKEA, OBI, «Leroy Merlin" to help you. It is now possible to pick up everything you need right on site and there to order.
Add rugs
In the living room, dining room, beside the bed. Even from one sight to the soft, fluffy coating on your soul becomes warmer. Especially that winter is coming.
Replace the grout on the tile in the bathroom
The room will look like after renovation. Also, treat yourself with new rugs and fluffy new towels, necessarily suitable color for your home decor.
Get rid of unnecessary things
If there are things that have ceased to please you - feel free to say goodbye to them! Give to whomever they like, or just get rid from them.
If you apply even half of these tips, you can not change will not be noticed. They will look to delight every time you get home. And life changes always start with these small steps.
see also
- How to organize the storage of things in a small apartment →
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