High tech in every home

The formation of high-tech style fell on the last years of the twentieth century, and its interiors fully justify the name of the direction. For those who are not strong in English - reference: "high tech", in our opinion, "high technology". In general, the high-tech style in the interior cannot be confused with anything. It stands out for its complete lack of decor and perfect functionality. However, it does not look like something indigestible, because the scarcity of the situation is more than compensated by the play of refracted light on the abundance of chrome elements.

High-tech is stingy, dry, but incredibly urban. It is a consequence of design developments for industrial buildings. Initially, no one thought to use it for interiors, because the direction was used exclusively for architectural and construction purposes. This is probably why the rooms do not hide such functional attributes of the layout as pipes, air ducts, reinforcing components.

Style is a kind of demonstration of the diversity and richness of newly developed technologies, however, as well as finishing materials, and in this it has no strict boundaries. It is impossible to remain silent about the fact that high-tech in its original form is never taken as the basis for the design of a living space, because it is completely lifeless and cold. Designers have learned to correct these shortcomings of the direction and incredibly original and at the same time really cozy interiors come out from under their “pen”.

High-tech style in the interior: unusual characteristics

1. The interior design is carried out only according to the latest technologies, using furniture of the latest design and materials of the latest generation.
2. High-tech systems must certainly appear in the room: climate control, aromatization, lighting control, however, all cords and split systems must be removed from view, hiding them behind false ceilings and partitions.
3. All objects that appear in the room should strike with the severity of straight lines. Their design should not have smooth transitions and curved contours.
4. Hi-tech designs are always straight and simple.
   

   bulk glossy floor in the living room, decorated in high-tech style

5. Basic colors:

• metallic;
• dirty red;
• khaki;
• blue;
• burgundy;
• beige;
• White;
• gray (full spectrum);
• black.

6. Ornaments, colorful drawings, floral prints are not allowed in the decor.
7. A monochromatic general background can be diluted with a bright accent, present in a single copy.

For whom was the high-tech interior created?

Who likes the rigor of high-tech style in the interior? First of all, energetic youth who look at life with an ultra-modern look.

Supporters of outrageous. The nature of such an interior may well be provocative. Here, no one forbids the abundance of textiles with an imitation of the pattern of the skin of a white tiger, zebra or cheetah.

It is revered by the owners of country houses.But a country house with miniature areas is hard to imagine in glass and metal.

Residents of small apartments will be satisfied with it, because the style really unloads the space and fills the room with light.

High tech in the living room

"High-tech style is appropriate in the interior of the living room, not only in modest areas, but also in spacious rooms"

High-tech is perhaps the youngest interior style, so the rooms decorated in it always look extraordinary. If you arrange a living room in this direction, then straight lines and clear angles will prevail in its design, and all this will be additionally played up with various lighting options. High-tech style is appropriate in the interior of the living room, not only in modest areas, but also in spacious rooms. In small areas, the high-tech task becomes more difficult. He will have to adjust the space, expanding it visually. If the room is combined with a kitchen or dining room, it will have to be divided into zones. To do this, high-tech uses glass partitions or their equivalent made of plastic.

The color schemes of the living room usually do not go beyond cold white and gray shades, the facelessness of which is corrected by the introduction of bright accents that attract not by the saturation of green, black, orange or red colors, but by their metallic sheen. Bright fragments can decorate the floor, walls and even cabinet furniture. They can be introduced with accessories. The main thing is not to be zealous with their number, because their excessive presence will make the interior pretentious and clumsy.

If you want to reproduce the high-tech style in the interior of the living room in all its glory, pay attention to the design of the floor. This surface will be clearly visible, therefore, it must be finished with high-quality materials such as parquet boards, glossy laminate, tiles or linoleum.

It is more practical to hide the walls under non-woven wallpaper, which after a while can be easily modified by coating them with paint. Considering that predominantly urban motifs are visible in the decor, cladding of large stone of polished even texture, brick or ordinary plaster may well appear on the walls. Polystyrene mirror panels can be attached to part of the walls.

The ceiling of the living room is interesting in slatted and metallized design, although it can be left in a more familiar form, for example, in suspended structures of unusual shapes or in stretch gloss. High-tech style, even in the living room interior, most often does not need elements of additional decorative trim. He is self-sufficient. Its decoration is a mass of light refracted in glossy and chrome surfaces and reflected in glass and mirrors. If you do not have enough comfort, then decorate the room with original floor, wall or table lamps, the design of which will include plastic, extra strong glass or metal. The walls are decorated with panoramas of megacities or monochrome photos in black and white. The original solution in this regard is an electric fireplace built into the niche of the wall.

Oddly enough, paintings and surrealistic panels, glassware and metal figurines do not seem alien in high-tech. You will be able to choose the right planter - exotic plants will appear in the decor.

The high-tech style in the interior is not as unprincipled as, say, industrial, so the windows of the living room should appear Roman curtains, light blinds or white curtains-threads.

Furniture in the living room will be needed in light colors. Desirable elements of lamination. It is enough to enter into the situation:

1. Small wall.
2. Shelves with glossy fronts.
3. Cabinets.

Part of the cabinet furniture may generally have an unusual design and consist of chrome frames and durable glass. Upholstered furniture - in plain upholstery, not only fabric, but also leather. High-tech chairs are made of plastic, often transparent. An unusual design of an armchair or an original design of a coffee table can attract attention in a high-tech living room.

High tech in the bedroom

High-tech seems completely inappropriate for bedroom decor, but this opinion is very erroneous. It really fits into the interior of a room of this nature. The high-tech style in the bedroom interior will also be refined, fashionable and functional. The main role in creating the atmosphere will be played by finishing materials, which must be of high quality and original appearance. In the bedroom, the appearance of flooring in the form of a fleecy carpet or carpet is allowed, just do not purchase them in flashy colors.

The walls are traditionally painted in soothing colors and, if desired, decorated with abstract panels or monochrome photos. Windows are hidden behind dark curtains or horizontal blinds.

The lighting in such a bedroom is multi-level, with the ability to adjust the brightness of the glow of the lamps.

A plasma hanging on the wall or a laptop placed on the bedside table will emphasize the design features. Regarding acceptable materials. The interior should have a lot of plastic, glass, metal. Don't try to force the bedroom with furniture. It is not the number of items that matters here, but their appearance. They should be simple in shape and without unnecessary decorations. Minimalism and freedom of space - this is the motto of high-tech style in the interior.

The semantic center of the bedroom composition - the bed - will require special attention. The stylish version has little difference from the usual designs. All the same legs, backs, base, and if the latter is almost always hidden, then the backs are always in sight. This explains the appearance of high-tech elements in the headboard, which can be decorated with geometric lines, unpretentious forging, and an integrated lamp.

If you are going to decorate a bedroom in high-tech style, then it is worth dancing from the bed. Once you find its best option, you can decide on the rest of the set of furniture. In addition to it, you may need a closet, or you may be able to get by with a chest of drawers or a cabinet. You can add some stylish accessories such as a mirror, a lamp or a floor vase.

High tech in the kitchen

High-tech style is also good in the interior of the kitchen. Its presence gives rise to very original solutions for decorating the space of a room, making it not only practical, but also stunningly stylish. The whole idea is based on the simplicity of the constituent elements, conciseness, minimalism, elegance and rational distribution of space. The kitchen is always full of household appliances. For high-tech, this is just a godsend. The main thing is that all items are enclosed in cases made of high-tech materials that have exorbitant indicators of wear resistance and strength.

Furniture should be sought multifunctional and in ergonomic design. The use of this style not only visually transforms the space, but also increases the spatial perception of a small kitchen. In a spacious room, stylistic techniques help to recreate an unusually comfortable environment. To make the most of the room, you need to furnish it with modular furniture, preferably made to order and taking into account the nuances of the kitchen layout. The high-tech style in the kitchen interior will require not only a “poured” installation of a furniture set, but also a proportional arrangement of appliances, among which there will certainly be such large items as a refrigerator, dishwasher and, possibly, a washing machine, microwave and oven.

It will not be possible to do without good materials in the kitchen. The specificity of the room will require the presence of aluminum, plastic, real stainless steel and other alloys, which will become an integral part of its design. A setting is unthinkable without durable tempered glass or another type of transparent material. Of the architectural features, it is worth noting simply gigantic, sometimes full-length windows of the most incredible shapes.

Glass surfaces can be not only a standard component of furniture facades, but also be present as countertops on dining tables. It can remain in its natural form - transparent, or tinted. For high-tech style in the interior of the kitchen, both options are acceptable. Tabletops in a similar design look especially impressive if they lie on metal legs. High-tech is able to completely transform the interior of any kitchen, but nature lovers are unlikely to appreciate it, because the style features do not resemble natural images in any way, either in lines or in materials.

In high-tech kitchen furniture is most often presented in a single color, although it is possible to design facades in a duet of colors. A stylish environment does not tolerate crushing the overall picture and does not need to be detailed. Not a single extra feature with the highest functionality of the interior - this is the fundamental beginning of high-tech in the kitchen.

High tech in the bathroom

The idea of ​​a high-tech style appearing in the interior of a bathroom may seem somewhat utopian at first, but by following a number of rules, it is quite possible to make the atmosphere of this room practical and comfortable. It is valuable that this style is able to create a single space and preserve the aesthetics of the design. Restrained decor, proportional shapes of objects filling the room, harmonious color scheme - all this will contribute to obtaining a laconic bathroom. Technical and industrial motifs in this environment will not look like something superfluous, on the contrary, the appearance of their ephemeral aesthetic elements will make the atmosphere original fresh. It is noteworthy that high-tech in its pure form is rarely used in the bathroom; it is often complemented by art deco, minimalism, and modernity. It is important that the high-tech style in the bathroom interior is able to remain true to the laws of symmetry and geometric clarity, so make sure that the corners are straight, the lines are even, and the shapes are correct..

Designers consider open masonry to be an excellent solution for finishing surfaces in the bathroom, and for these works it is desirable to use plain tiles, and only in some cases, experts resort to a combination of two shades. The main interior colors should be:

1. Metallic.
2. Grey.
3. Black.
4. White.

Additional tones can be:

1. Green.
2. Red.
3. Blue.
4. Yellow.

Modern high-tech solutions are not based on a combination of colors, but on the play of space and light.

A strong, but rather unusual for perception, will be a white and black bathroom solution. In such an interior it will not be difficult to select accessories, because they will also be exclusively in these two tones. The desire to leave in sight the functional elements of the room will allow you to start arranging it without preliminary and preparatory work. In this case, all communications will remain in sight, which for high-tech style, especially in the interior of the bathroom, will be regarded as decor. If you do not like pipes hanging over your head, then hide them behind a chrome box.

Furniture in such a bathroom will be replaced by open shelving and shelves made of frosted and colored glass, which are attached to the walls with special "pelicans" or other exotic fittings. This approach will unite various parts of the space, bringing it together into a single whole.Mirrors, which can be in abundance in a high-tech bathroom, will be able to maintain proportionality and maintain style.

High tech in the hallway

"The main materials of high-tech style in the interior of the hallway will be glass and metal"

Unpretentious design, protruding pipes and metal panels and a clear conciseness of forms ... Once in such a hallway, you will immediately realize that an extraordinary person lives in this house, keeping up with the times and fashion. This is the realm of a real lover of the dynamic rhythm of modern life. The main materials of high-tech style in the interior of the hallway will be glass and metal, and the latter will be present in all furniture designs, regardless of whether they are built-in, cabinet or stand-alone. Also, mirrors will be framed in it, without which the decor of the hallway is simply unthinkable.

The interior of the hallway, where the lion's share of the furniture is usually transformed, should be well lit. To solve the problem in an unprecedented way, directional light fixtures with hinged shades will help, which, by virtue of their design, are perfectly combined with geometrically strict furniture. In addition to them in the hallway may appear spot lighting, only the LED lamps will need to be hidden behind a metal bar. Mobile lighting devices mounted on clothespins will be appropriate. It will be easy to place them where at the moment there will be a need for high-quality lighting. Soft diffused light will give a spot lighting system. It will help smooth out the hardness and coldness of the sheen of metal and the lifelessness of glass.

The main advantage of the high-tech style in the interior of the hallway can be considered the presence of transforming elements in it, as well as organically inscribed furniture made of appropriate materials. If there are no specific communications in the hallway, then the designers insist on purchasing metal pipes and adding them to the decor. In this way, you can best emphasize the stylistic orientation of the design.

Shelves, hanging racks, built-in wardrobes allow you to save enough space in a small hallway for comfortable changing. Such furniture will solve several functional tasks at once. The topmost shelves can be filled with things rarely used in everyday life. A little lower it is rational to place a shelf on which it will be convenient to leave hats. The middle tier is suitable for storing bags, umbrellas and other small items. The lower shelves are traditionally reserved for shoes. The undeniable advantage of the shelves high-tech style in the interior the hallway is that they do not need a usable area, since they are compact and can be easily placed vertically, one above the other.

High-tech also takes care of the convenience of cleaning. Agree, the structures used in the setting do not clutter up the aisles. The specificity of the material from which stylish furniture is made does not allow dust to accumulate on the surface of hangers, cabinets and shelves. You can remove the dirt that has appeared from them simply with a damp cloth, without the involvement of solvents and other fashionable cleaning products.

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High tech in furniture

Furniture made in strict stylistic accordance is really complex in its design. She certainly needs to be functional, and not just aesthetic. All objects have clear lines of the exterior and please with the verified accuracy of geometric shapes. This brings rigor to the atmosphere, which gives charm to the style. Since high-tech furniture in the interior does not fulfill the mission of decorating the room, it must be installed for some purpose. The main consumables for its manufacture are plastic, metal and glass.The combinations of these materials are very good in combination with shiny chrome surfaces. All natural materials are completely excluded from furniture design and solid wood in this case is no exception.

The space designed in the spirit of high-tech premises is used to the maximum. The compact furniture placed in it perfectly copes with all tasks. Despite the fact that the sofa can have standard sizes, bulky cabinets are replaced with airy and durable shelves or racks. If necessary, a small built-in wardrobe may appear in the setting. There is no decor on the facades of high-tech furniture, so it always remains concise. Actually, it attracts connoisseurs of style with the severity of simplicity.

For high-tech style, the best option for furniture design in the interior will be the presence of sparkling chrome surfaces and a mass of all kinds of elements attached to hinges that allow you to bend or combine individual structural details. Similar features can often be seen in office chairs. Everything in them is easily modified: armrests, backrest tilt, seat height.

The rest of the furniture should be made according to the same functional principle. It is not necessary to look for a cabinet option, it may well be replaced by built-in furniture. It is much more convenient to integrate household appliances into it.

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Hi-tech interior lighting

Modernity constantly amazes us with novelties of high technologies. Science is moving forward, and our lives are becoming more comfortable. High-tech style in the interior, like no other direction, makes it possible to feel and comprehend the features of progress in the artistic aspect. The main sign of the direction is the optimization of space, by placing exclusively functional objects in it.

This also applies to lamps. High-tech lamps do not have to be gigantic or overly bulky, but their efficiency and usefulness must remain at the highest level. Experts call spots an ideal model for a high-tech interior and the best lighting fixture. The design of these lamps is such that their shades freely rotate in almost all directions. Whether spots should be the main sources of lighting or remain in auxiliary roles depends only on their location and the direction of movement of the light fluxes.

The high-tech style will also accept spot lighting systems in the interior. Their use is quite functional, because small fixtures are easily integrated into the ceiling, wall surfaces, furniture body, niches and even floors. The most important feature of lamps of this design is their compactness. As a result, space is saved, while the room remains evenly flooded with light. LED strips feel no worse in high-tech decor. Their light brings a certain charm to the interior.

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High tech accessories

If the high-tech interior is completely deprived of the presence of original and stylish accessories, then it will become boring and lifeless. Yes, of course, the concept of nothing superfluous remains the main style doctrine, but this does not apply to unusual decor elements, the severity of forms, the asymmetry of structures, and also rounded surfaces. Without their presence, the style simply will not take place. The same "unearthly" accessories are called upon to dilute the asceticism of high-tech style in the interior.. They are distinguished by the quirkiness of their forms and the intricacy of their images. Strange at first glance, objects really soften the atmosphere, endowing the space with vital dynamism.

High-tech windows are a special area. It is impossible to imagine decor from classic curtains or curtains here. This is the domain of blinds and simple Roman blinds.In addition to the texture of the design material, you can play on color contrasts by adding blue, green or catchy orange colors to this area. Dimensional inserts from a mirror canvas, posters with graphics and monochrome photographs will help to decorate empty walls. The floor can be covered with a fluffy carpet with calm colors. He, too, in the literal and figurative sense, will soften the severity of the situation, filling the man-made surroundings with warmth and comfort.

Creating a high-tech style in the interior, and even breathing life into it, is not easy, but the result is worth the effort. Do not forget that everything that appears in it should be appropriate. It would be nonsense to try to decorate it with Persian carpets with vases of the finest porcelain or striking clocks. But electronic clocks in a rectangular metal case, plain ceramic vases with a matted surface of geometric shapes, for all their unprepossessing appearance, will look elegant and chic in this setting. So experiment!

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