How to choose a good design for the interior and create real comfort in the house

If a person is wondering how to create coziness in a house, then two initial positions are possible - either he is at the stage of interior planning, or, which happens more often, he wants to figure out what is missing in the house to make it lively, interesting, cozy.

The feeling of comfort in the house from the position of the guest and the owner is somewhat different. If the house is intriguing from the very doorstep, if you want to enter it and stay longer, the guests say: “How comfortable you are!”. Everyone is pleased to hear this, but for the owners this concept also includes: the availability of personal space for rest and work, the convenience of the kitchen area, a good mattress, thoughtful storage systems, etc.

Let's try to figure out how to create comfort in the house from the point of view of those who live in it and intend to surround themselves with maximum physical, psychological and aesthetic comfort. It makes no sense to single out the main and the secondary, because - how many people, so many priorities.

But unconditionally important components will not slip past attention:

• Cleanliness and tidiness.
• Zoning.
• Color spectrum.
• Lighting.
• Visualization of personal attachments.
• Decorative elements.

In addition, in this article we will note the hidden insidiousness of fashionable styles, suggesting how to create a cozy home with ready-made solutions, as well as the potential of avant-garde interiors that can become an ideal haven for people with special needs. Actually, let's start with styles.

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About female and male logic, about beautiful and useful, and a little bit about fashion trends in design

Let's compare well-known, more or less popular architectural styles in the context of the only problem - how easy or difficult it is to create comfort in a house that is decorated according to all design canons.

Ladies' Nest: Shabby Chic and Provence

It is believed that creating a home with a cozy interior in the style of shabby chic and Provence is a win-win option. Indeed, from the point of view of a woman, decorativeness, transparent colors, an abundance of textiles and comfortable furniture make it possible to build a nice warm nest in which mother and children feel great. But for a man, such an environment can become a living hell, unless he wins back his personal space, which he will decorate in his own way. Of course, this mainly applies to shabby chic.

Provence, with its provincial, rural origins, is more likely to be quite brutal, especially if you think about it at the design stage.

These "ladies'" styles have another weak link: an abundance of decor and open storage systems. The presence of constant sources of dust and chaos makes cleaning difficult, and without perfect cleanliness, the feeling of comfort disappears.The clutter with furniture and large accessories, which is especially difficult for adherents of shabby chic, does not contribute to order.

As always, the truth is in harmony. Try to leave enough free space in the rooms so that the decorativeness bears the imprint of personal predilections, and each family member has a place to rest their souls from worries and do what they love - and then the house in the style of Provence or shabby chic will really become incredibly cozy.

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Brutal loft and high-tech

If we consider styles that are problematic in terms of home warmth, then this is a cold high-tech and industrial loft. However, they are far from hopeless.

Recall the background of the loft, it can be seen as an attempt to convert an abandoned factory building into housing. And this experiment turned out to be very successful! Loft-style houses attract people of art who find comfort where they managed to create conditions for creativity. The space and high gaps make it possible to expand the artist's studio, create the necessary acoustics for the musician. It is the ideal accommodation for athletes and artisans.

The specific functionality of the loft is complemented by juicy expressive accessories - traditional chic sofas and armchairs, paintings, art objects and impeccable landscaping. In general, the loft offers both an interesting aesthetics, and comfortable areas for rest and work, and an emphasized individuality - that is, everything that depends on whether it will be possible to create an atmosphere of comfort in a new house.

High-tech has become known as a paradise for perfectionists, for whom peace of mind is unthinkable without perfect order in everything that surrounds them. If it is possible to maintain sterile cleanliness anywhere, it is in avant-garde high-tech.

But how to create comfort in the generally accepted sense in such a house? Firstly, let's not forget that the high-tech style involves the most modern kitchen and plumbing equipment, that is, it is initially convenient to live in such an apartment. Secondly, he, like a white sheet, easily accepts modern accessories and is transformed in the right direction, adjusting to the interests of the residents. So you can create comfort in a high-tech house, it's just a matter of priorities and aesthetic preferences.

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When Everyone Feels Comfortable: Refined Art Deco and Democratic Scandi

Art Deco and Scandi are made for life. Refined, aesthetic art deco is an example of cold decorativeness, reconciling the tastes of men and women. Clean lines, discreet colors are perfectly complemented by rich decor that allows for stucco, stained glass, crystal chandeliers, mirrors, art objects.

Expensive fabrics and art deco draperies allow you to create real comfort and an atmosphere of sophisticated luxury in your home. Such a room is easy to zone, highlighting a comfortable workplace, a corner for privacy, a reception area.

Scandi has evolved from rich Scandinavian style with an abundance of solid wood, natural stone and metal details to minimalist interiors made of inexpensive materials, but enriched with gorgeous colors and an abundance of designer decor that help create comfort in the house, fill it with warmth and personality.

This style welcomes various handicraft masterpieces and unique home textiles. And in terms of ease of maintaining order, Scandi can compete even with high-tech.

What design trends should be recognized as the most comfortable? Perhaps Provence, Scandi, Art Deco and Shabby Chic. But this is a purely subjective opinion, and every adherent of a loft or high-tech can refute it, maximizing the potential of these avant-garde styles.

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What can be changed in the house to create comfort in it?

So, suppose that the style of the room is chosen in accordance with the wishes of all family members, the designer's recommendations are fulfilled, but there is no happiness. That is, there is no that magical feeling of completeness and satisfaction that appears only in the native walls, equipped with one's own hands and filled with smells, memories, cozy evenings. Perhaps the renovated room just needs to be settled in, and this will make it warmer, allow you to create comfort in the house. But something should still be changed, and it is even better to take into account the recommendations below even before finishing work and buying furniture.

If the apartment is cluttered

Dirt and rubbish cross out all hopes for a happy life in a family nest. It will be possible to create minimal comfort in the house only after cleanliness has been restored. If the owners cannot call themselves clean, they need to run away from the richly decorated "dust-collecting" interiors - art deco and shabby chic. High-tech is also difficult to clean, as every speck of dust catches the eye on smooth glossy surfaces. In other cases, maintaining order is within the power of every average person.

A specific problem is clutter. It is unacceptable, and they learned to deal with it long ago. First of all, modern storage systems are needed - cabinets with ergonomic internal fittings, chests of drawers, chests, dressing rooms and pantries. What exactly to choose dictates both the design of the room and the possibilities of planning. Do not forget that there are garbage containers for the unnecessary. Never make excuses that you feel sorry for throwing away still good things. Think of charities and people in need of support.

It happens that everything is in place, but there is too much furniture and decorative accessories to move freely around the rooms. In this case, it is enough to hide some of the decorations in the pantry in order to update the design from time to time and group the furniture in a new way. It won't help - you'll have to part with something.

How color affects mood

It is believed that warm-colored walls help to create coziness in the house. I don’t want to argue with this, but many design projects have proven that a project in white and blue, olive, black and white colors can be infinitely attractive. The secret is that it does not seem dull, and for this you need to avoid monochrome.

Contrasting elements in the color of the walls and floor form the perspective. The contours of furniture that do not merge with the floor and wall look much more expressive. At the same time, it is not at all difficult to avoid variegation - just choose two colors and several of their shades, and maintain the design in this palette, placing accents with a third color that contrasts with the first two.

Of course, life can make its own adjustments, and then the space will be filled with objects that do not fit into this coloristic scheme. They will have to find a place in closed storage systems, but it is better not to lose control over the acquisition process.

Let in more light

The role of lighting is not limited to a utilitarian purpose. Lamps are able to create comfort in the house through magical optical illusions, filling it with an atmosphere of comfort, intimacy, highlighting the zoning or coloring the rooms with festive illumination.Spot lighting works well in small apartments.

Floor lamps and table lamps, matched exactly to the style of the interior, are in great fashion. Owners of spacious apartments in the spirit of art deco or shabby chic can decorate the living room or bedroom with a crystal chandelier.

It is important to provide good natural lighting, without which the tenants are at the mercy of a depressing mood. You can play with sun glare using lace curtains, blinds or double layered curtains, depending on the design of the room.

When there is no place in your own house

Sometimes the interior is so focused on the perception of guests that the interests of the owner himself fade into the background. If the needs of one of the family members are not taken into account during zoning, it is unlikely that he will be comfortable in his native walls.

Most people need a personal space for peace of mind, where a person can be alone with himself, go headlong into work or be creative.

We also include a comfortable place to sleep. Without appropriate zoning, even in a large house it is impossible to create the necessary comfort, otherwise a person will feel restless.

Pay enough attention to the organization of the bedroom, workplace, children's play area. Try to place a rest corner so that you can sit in it with a company or be in pleasant solitude.

In a small studio, you can equip a lounge area on the loggia.

Nostalgic notes and visualization of personal preferences

In a chic, thoughtful interior, a small detail, something very personal, may be missing. Feel free to replace the stylish reproduction on the wall with an old family photo or a good photo of yourself. Sew sofa cushions with your own hands, carefully choosing the fabric and finish. Find a display case with a collection of badges, beer caps, or old postcards.

Of course, beer caps will fit better in the loft, and postcards - in Provence, but, as a rule, there is always an opportunity to reconcile your hobby with your chosen style. Such details create a miracle before our eyes - the house acquires a special comfort and originality.

Small garden in the interior

If, after a design renovation, the owners are embarrassed by the excessive “glossy” or formality of the interior, green plants and flowers in pots or vases will help breathe life into it. Roses and peonies are chosen for shabby chic, spicy herbs, lavender and any modest indoor flowers, such as violets, for Provence.

Scandi and high-tech can be decorated with succulents and trees in designer flowerpots. In ardeco, climbing plants will look especially interesting.

Interior textiles - the designer's magic wand

The most accessible, inexpensive and truly magical tool needed to create coziness in any home is home textiles. What kind of curtains you choose affects the mood no less than the design of the walls. How comfortable is upholstered furniture? In Provence, for example, it is customary to sew removable covers made of natural fabrics on sofas and armchairs.

Sofa cushions are never superfluous, they are selected in accordance with the design of the room. Fashionable knitted blankets and bedspreads create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort in the house, and also serve as color accents.

Not so long ago, designers were intently interested in carpets - floor and wall. Expensive oriental carpets are also appreciated (by the way, excellent decor for a loft), and homespun paths (Provence and Scandi). The carpet on the wall, a long-forgotten and, moreover, repeatedly ridiculed symbol of well-being, returns to our apartments in a new interpretation - in the form of textile panels, decorative woven panels.

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Eastern secrets of home improvement

From the point of view of traditional Chinese aesthetics, which is worth looking at if only out of respect for ancient culture, energy should circulate in the house. This is facilitated by the presence and proper placement of the five elements: water, fire, earth, wood and metal. It is bad if at least one component is missing in the room - it will not be possible to create comfort in the house.

Let us analyze modern European housing from this position. Everything is simple with wood and metal, these materials are present, at least, in furniture and fittings. If there are plants in the room, then there is also land, so from the point of Feng Shui, landscaping in the apartment is a must.

Water may be present in a vase or carafe, but still water is bad. From this point of view, water in the planter tray is preferable: the plant drinks moisture, therefore, it is in motion. Although the classic small home fountain remains ideal.

The most difficult thing is with fire: we rarely use a fireplace and candles. So what, stop trying to create comfort in the house in Chinese style? Not at all, traditional views are gradually adapting to modern reality, and now it is considered acceptable to replace fire with its image.

In general, the rules of Feng Shui are a rather specific thing, whether to follow them or not - everyone decides, listening to their own intuition.

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Three whales on which a cozy house rests

Summing up, let's return to the components of comfort, without which it is impossible to create an ideal home.

First, physical convenience. The space must be properly organized, enough “emptiness” should be left, without which free movement around the home is unthinkable, and, finally, every thing should be as convenient and comfortable as possible.

Secondly, psychological comfort, which is achieved under a large number of conditions. This is a color scheme, sufficient illumination, lack of crowding. This is the versatility of the interior (including the ability to receive guests) and personal space. This and the order that affects the mood more than everything else put together.

Finally, thirdly. A person needs to satisfy his aesthetic sense, surround himself with beauty, never get tired of admiring and improving. Aesthetics of the house plays a huge role.

The main rule to follow is not to change the chosen style. There is no need to set the task from the first attempt to achieve an impeccable interior design and create perfect comfort in the house. This usually happens gradually. Some decisions have to be abandoned over time, some decorative details and luxury items are acquired on occasion and turn out to be very successful. The path to perfection is endless, and this is wonderful.

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