Every homeowner wants to make it unique and beautiful. Projects of modern houses and cottages require special attention, because you need to choose the right decorative elements, accessories and ornaments. Also, in any interior should competently combine: color, shape and texture. The following article presents the basic interior styles that will appeal to many lovers of originality and uniqueness.
Classic style
Those who prefer harmony, symmetry and expensive quality decor details can get a chic cottage. The modern classic style is distinguished by the use of expensive parquet with a pattern, furniture, natural velvet, brocade and leather.
The walls are finished with paper or fabric wallpaper, hand-painted in neutral shades (peach, pink, light brown). Various statuettes, beautiful chandeliers, candlesticks, mirrors and paintings are necessarily placed in the premises. The color scheme should be calm, for example, in beige and cream colors.
Do not decorate the interior with heavy curtains - instead of them, light curtains with a translucent tulle will do. It is very important to choose the right lighting fixtures. Most often, glass and crystal are used for this, however, shades and lampshades made of natural fabric will fit well. As for furniture, it should emphasize the classic style. To do this, use antique sofas and beds, carved tables, wardrobes and bedside tables.
The ceilings in the rooms are finished with white and decorated with rosettes, moldings and stucco moldings. In the center of the largest room (for example, the living room), a fireplace is installed, the style and color of which select other interior details.
Minimalism
The cottage in a modern minimalist style allows you to equip it simply and with taste. It usually combines convenience, spaciousness and a small amount of surrounding details. A similar style stands out for its features: soft diffused lighting, a minimum number of partitions and furniture, large windows. Also, this style can be recognized by:
- the presence of the most important multifunctional furniture;
- hidden light sources (halogen and neon bulbs);
- white-gray, black-white or gray-brown colors (often used shades that imitate metal, wood, stone, brick);
- neutral wallpaper with a rough texture;
- minimum amount of decor without additional decorations and ornaments;
- simple multifunctional furniture;
- shutters on the windows.
Simple cabinet furniture with flat facades can perfectly decorate a modern interior. The cottage in the style of minimalism can be decorated with plastic, wooden and metal structures with a glossy surface.
The bedrooms have sofas and polished and lacquered wood beds. Kitchen facades are usually made of stainless steel. The monochrome color scheme is diluted with bright details: sofa cushions, a small number of paintings, a large decorative plant.
Country
The modern design of country-style cottages is considered warmer, more homely and soulful than the rest. At the same time, this interior is simple and economical, because it can be decorated with products of its own production (embroideries, knitted tablecloths and curtains, furniture covers, patchwork bedspreads and pillows).
For the design of the walls, wallpapers with a simple floral pattern (papyrus, bamboo) or decorative plaster imitating brick or masonry are suitable. An excellent option for building envelopes will be wooden panels. Stone, tile or wood (laminate) is usually laid on the floor.
The color scheme should be discreet: the country style stands out in soft pastel colors (beige, blue, green). Wooden or wicker furniture suits him well, and there should be benches, hanging cabinets, baskets, chests.
For the sake of variety, bright decor elements are used: pots or vases with flowers, dried flowers, and drawings made in watercolor. The main attribute is considered to be a living fire, so you can build a fireplace or put its imitation.
Japanese style
How else can you finish your cottage? The modern Japanese style is suitable for those who are not afraid to experiment with their home. It is characterized by: open plan, unity with nature, a neutral palette, naturalness.
Such an interior is different in that it uses a minimal set of furniture, there are no massive partitions. Thin and lightweight constructions are used as fences.
The Japanese style goes well with natural materials: bamboo, wood, stone and metal. Of them can be made furniture, decorative elements, floor and wall coverings. To save space, you need to put sliding partitions instead of doors.
Designers who create designs for modern homes and cottages claim that the Japanese style is closely connected with nature. Therefore, inside or outside the house should be present greenery, stones, fountains and other natural elements. Interior design often uses neutral shades of cream, gray and brown. Do not decorate the premises with any patterns - only Japanese painting on wallpaper, curtains, pillows is suitable.
Neo-baroque
From the usual baroque style took graceful forms, lighting effects, brightness, splendor, theatricality and grandeur. With this unusual design, you can highlight your cottage.
The modern Neo-Baroque style is distinguished by a variety of colors. Raspberry, blue, dark red, violet, emerald, beige and silver shades are widely used. If you combine them with gilding, then the housing will become magical and enchanting.
Among the features of neo-baroque, it is worth highlighting:
- decoration with imitation of granite, marble, expensive wood;
- a combination of bright crystal chandeliers with subdued light sconces, neon lamps and candles;
- massive furniture with unusual patterns, shapes;
- mirrors with massive frames;
- chests of drawers, chairs, beds with curly elements, curved legs;
- decorative boxes;
- wavy wardrobes.
Modern
Many owners want a cottage, the modern look of which is breathtaking for any guest. This is what the interior in Art Nouveau style, which is famous for its natural shades (white, beige, olive, blue, smoky, gold and silver), will look like. His main idea is to use smooth lines in the form of the letter S (wavy shapes). This applies to any detail: furniture, doorways, windows, decor. Moreover, everything is made of natural materials: wood, glass, ceramics, marble, expensive fabrics.
Modernity is inherent in romance, so the lighting should be dim (with the help of lamps made of frosted, colored glass). The most popular style elements are stained-glass windows, which are inserted into windows, doors, furniture and walls. To decorate the interior, colored glass decor is used: vases, lamps, figurines, paintings.
The country cottage was created not only for permanent residence, but also for recreation. Therefore, it is important to create a modern interior that will be combined with the design of the entire building.