How to draw a stylish apartment and not spend a dime on the designer

Ulyana Petrukhina

Shares the secrets of the steep interior author YouTube-Channel ulielie and The Ambassador Avito.

1. Scandinavian

Versatile style that is suitable to almost everyone. He is very bright, uncluttered and, above all, comfortable: the Scandinavians know in this sense, because they have come up with hyugge.

Rules Scandinavian style

• White and gray colors. The sun - an infrequent visitor to the Scandinavian peninsula, so adding more light - the main task in creating the interior. To do this, the ceiling and walls should be white or light gray. Incidentally, this technique more and visually increase the room.
• Natural materials. Scandinavian interior - it's about the naturalness, so forget about plastic and polyester. Choose wooden or wicker furniture; pillows and blankets of textile, fur or leather; decoration of ceramic, metal and glass.
• Simple forms. Scandinavian-style furniture is not pretentious and unwieldy, and concise and functional.
• Plants. It is desirable that they were big green leaves. Put plants in ceramic pots natural shades, and then put on racks, shelves or on the floor - so love to do Scandinavians themselves.
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• Bright accents. Bit color elements will not hurt: blue pillows, yellow chair, green plaid. The main thing - to choose not too saturated colors.

Ulyana Petrukhina

I think now many sharply plunged into the world of Scandinavian interiors. They are simple in design, can be transformed for any budget and well further supplemented with new decorative elements.

My apartment is currently styled as "a fine finish, which is necessary to do something." Construction of own nest - the process is very important for me, so the time to plan and attempt to understand what I still want to go a lot.

Soul breaks the desire to accommodate all you like, of 40 square meters, but I think I finally stop it at an extremely minimalist design in the best Scandinavian traditions apartments and only then will impose on this bright monochromatic base some color accents or interesting elements of the interior under the seasons and mood.

2. Mediterranean

The Mediterranean style is filled with a sense of serenity and tranquility. While in the apartment with the interior, if you relax on the beach and watch the blue waves. Ideal for those who like the south of Europe and the dreams of a house by the sea.

Rules Mediterranean style

• The combination of white and blue. You can combine them in different ways: white walls and blue floor; wallpaper with white and blue ornament; white walls and blue furniture; blue walls and white furniture. The main thing is that these colors are present in the interior.
• Plants. Green leaves fit perfectly into the interior space of the Mediterranean, adding him more freshness and a sense of endless summer.
• Ropes. The ideal material for decoration: you can hang them on the walls or make rope frame for pictures or mirrors.
• Wicker or wrought-iron furniture. For example, rattan chair, coffee table made of bamboo, white wrought-iron chair.
• Marine elements. Towels in white and blue stripes, wooden statuette of fish with an anchor picture, corals and everything that reminds you of your vacation in the south.

3. Boho

Boho appreciate creative people, because the main feature of this style - a feeling of clutter. Mountain of pillows, bright lights, figurines on the table. It is important not to overdo it and do not turn a house into a warehouse mad things!

Rules boho style

• The combination of incongruous. The chandelier in the form of candlesticks, wicker mat and modern rug with geometric patterns easy to get along in the same room.
• A riot of colors. Purple walls, ceiling pink, emerald green sofa, Printed cushion. Main, watch combinability shades.
• The abundance of decor. pile of books with bright covers, quilt cover, colored porcelain - all should be plenty.
• Ethno. The boho-interior perfectly fit items from around the world: bright dishes from Portugal, carved lamp from Morocco, handmade carpet from India.

Boho - style that attracts a lot of attention. Therefore, it can be quickly get tired. To understand whether you such a crazy interior fit, try it in a short time to live.

Ulyana Petrukhina

Perform a test drive. Can be found at Avito apartment to look like something that I want you, and interior functionality, rent it and understand - whether you are comfortable at all in this space with this red accent wall and print zebra.

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4. chinoiserie

Translated from the French chinoiserie means "kitayschina". Decorated interiors, inspired by Asian culture in Europe was particularly fashionable in the XVIII century. But an apartment in the style of chinoiserie is easy to meet and now.

Rules chinoiserie style

• Screens. Help zoned space.
• Chinese figures. Can be on the panel, bedding, any furniture, as well as on the walls in the form of painting or wallpaper.
• China. His in chinoiserie is never too much, so choose all of this stuff: dishes, table lamps, figurines, vases.
• Blue, green, yellow and red. Use in the interior of noble shades of these colors. For inspiration Meet Guohua - traditional Chinese painting.

5. Minimalism

The complete opposite of the bright boho and chinoiserie. Very bright and simple style, which does not attract much attention.

Rules minimalism style

• color at least. Dispense with bright accents: use in the decoration of the space white, black, gray and beige. In the interior, you can add other colors, such as blue or green, but only muted versions.
• Simple forms. Circles, rectangles and squares. Furniture should not be pretentious, it is desirable that she had no protruding parts. For example, cases should ideally be built.
• Minimum decor. No unnecessary items, everything has to be functional and easy.
• Light and plants. Minimalism does not mean that you will live in a white box. Comfort in the interior will help to create green plants and spotlights, such as table lamps and candles.

Ulyana Petrukhina

In the first place in a residential area, I draw attention to the temperature of the light, or as it is called, the color temperature.

Light not only affects the way the space is perceived as a whole, but also on our mental state - the way we calm down or, conversely, not particularly successful doing it. Attention is also often associated with the lighting company.

6. Vintage

Vintage - it is not only the furniture comes from the past, but also the style of interior design that combines modern and old things.

Rules of vintage style

• Grandma's legacy. Old furniture great-grandparents are very useful in vintage interior. However, only if it is well preserved: falling apart cupboard or sagging sofa will not fit.
• Faded shades. Ideal colors for the design vintage interior - gray, beige, pale pink, blue, olive, muted blue.
• Bright accents. For example, the steep colored sofas and chairs, as in the sixties.
• Vintage finish. Aged brick walls, ceramic tiles or parquet effect fray will fall very handy.
• Texture decoration. The interior items must feel the character and the story. Arrange the shelves beautiful vintage crockery, old editions of books, cool things that you found in the attic of his grandmother or at a flea market.

7. Provence

Cozy style originally from the south of France. Elegant, bright and charming.

Rules Provence style

• Warm pastel shades. Sand, pale green, pale blue, lavender, muted yellow, ecru. These colors are used in the design of the walls and floor, and the furniture and decor.
• Flowers. Live, for example lavender or peonies, you can be put on the table. More flowers in Provence in the form of the ornament are present on the furniture, wallpaper or textile.
• Antique furniture. Over time, or artificially. It is desirable that it was made of light wood.
• Forged decor. For example, chandeliers, furniture cabinets, mirror frames.

8. Loft

Brutal industrial style. It looks modern, fashionable and fun.

Rules loft style

• Structural elements. Loft came when the old building of factories have begun to remodel the living space. Construction elements do not become obscure, and made an integral part of the interior beams, iron columns, ventilation and water pipes are in sight.
• Brick and stucco. The best materials for decoration of the walls.
• Open space. The interior of the loft should be a lot of free space, so do not overload apartment furnishings. Ideally, the apartment in the loft-style - a studio, zoned using color.
• The unusual decor. For example, street signs, metal panels and posters.
• Lamps. No pompous chandeliers and lampshades. The light in the loft must come from hanging on the lamp wires.

Ulyana Petrukhina

It seems to me, choosing interior of the apartment, you need to first focus on their lives and opportunities. Ask yourself questions, conduct a little research! What do you value most in your living space now? What is missing? From which today you can not give up, and what may be required in the next 3 years?

Watch the video blogs, swipe your Pinterest, visit some professional exhibition design - write down everything you like, and see what is particularly strong lights you.

9. Eclecticism

Eclectic suitable for those who like variety. It is a very agile style that can be transformed for any mood.

Rules eclectic interior

• No more than three styles at once. The main rule of eclecticism. Choose two or three of you favorite style and zamiksuyte their elements in the same space. Add a fourth and more styles can be dangerous: there is a risk to slip into bad taste.
• Solid-color walls. To style elements are harmoniously combined with each other, they need a blank canvas. And plain walls are ideal for this purpose.

Ulyana Petrukhina

I'm always for the presence of a constant base in the interior, which can add, modify and pump by itself without major emotional, construction and material costs.

I would like to see in the interior just a little bit, but most importantly - after a step over the threshold should be a sensation of "Hurray, I'm home!".

On my YouTube-channel has the heading "Tours of the apartments and other spaces». I love all the space in which I was able to visit, but the most vivid impression, perhaps, left two apartments: one where I lived in New York, and apartment my friend Anton Boytsova.

I remember my first plan - it's just the standard evrodvushki which while rare regulated domestic LCD. The bright Manhattan apartment was spacious guest area, combined with the kitchen and a corridor, a bedroom and a separate compact.

Anton accommodation is for me a perfect example of thought-out studio space (though it was originally a one-room apartment). Here and interesting approach when dealing with the kitchen and the ceiling, which seemed to go on set. The combination of "Scandinavia" and a loft style. Many interesting details and even attempt to integrate into such a space, "smart home" system - certainly have something to be inspired.

10. bossage

European counterpart country. A bit rough style of a cozy country house.

Rules rustic style

• Wood, wood and wood again. It is used in the design of the walls, floor, ceiling, in pieces of furniture and decorative elements. But for apartments it can be too much. Will approach this option: white walls with wooden beams and a large massive furniture.
• Warm light. The interior in the style of rustic fireplace is usually present. Make it in the apartment will be problematic. Instead, light a candle.
• No shine. Gloss rhinestones, vinyl - this Rustic should not be. The maximum that you can add - decoration of glass and metal.