Decorating bedrooms in various styles
A variety of interior concepts makes it possible to design any room in the house in an original and aesthetic way. A special responsibility is the renovation of the bedroom, since it is in this room that it is important to create the most comfortable atmosphere that does not interfere with the relaxation process and normalizes psychological balance. Therefore, it is important to familiarize yourself in advance with the characteristics of each of the concepts, as well as recommendations that take into account the influence of the characteristics of the room on the choice of its design. All these nuances will be discussed in detail in this article.
Variety of options
Each room design suggests a tendency towards a certain concept. It includes the predominance of specific shapes, colors, prints. To identify the most suitable option, you should pay attention to the signs that generalize styles, or, conversely, isolate different design directions.
When the attributes of luxury dominate the room, expensive fabrics and natural materials are used for furniture and accessories, as well as exquisite details and architectural elements, this may indicate the use of one of the following design concepts:
- baroque;
- Art Deco;
- Art Nouveau;
- Venetian style;
- versailles;
- Victorian style;
- Greek style;
- Italian style;
- classic style;
- Renaissance;
- rococo;
- Roman style;
- empire
Some people prefer to bring more tenderness and romance to the design of the bedroom. The use of pastel colors, light wood, and various cute accessories and ornaments can be seen in the following designs:
- provence;
- vintage;
- romanticism;
- hygge;
- shabby chic.
Even the bedroom can be decorated with a bias in ethnic motives. Such a bedchamber will add a real flavor and is especially suitable for those who are not afraid to experiment with colors and accessories. Despite the fact that some of the shades of many concepts are not calm, skillfully combining colors and shapes, You can create a unique ambience in your sleeping room with the following styles:
- African;
- Oriental;
- gzhel;
- Egyptian;
- Chinese;
- rustic;
- Scandinavian;
- Mediterranean;
- ethno.
Not everyone loves a room full of accessories. For those who prefer the most laconic design, not overloaded with details and implying a large amount of free space, it is worth stopping a choice on one of the following concepts:
- minimalism;
- bauhaus;
- brutalism;
- grunge;
- loft;
- modern;
- functionalism.
Those who dream of creating a warm and cozy atmosphere in a relaxation room should pay attention to interior trends that involve the use of a small number of accessories. while creating maximum comfort and warming environment:
- English;
- country;
- lounge;
- neoclassicism;
- Romanesque;
- retro;
- steampunk;
- eclecticism.
A number of concepts that can be used to create the interior of your bedroom are ultra-modern. The principles of minimalism taken as a basis can be complemented by unusual futuristic shapes and accessories, or include eco-elements:
- bionics;
- futurism;
- high tech;
- eco-style.
There are also styles based on the use of bright colors, contrasts, or combinations of different concepts. These options will transform your bedroom into an extravagant room filled with a special atmosphere:
- avant-garde;
- boho;
- kitsch;
- onto-art;
- fusion.
The most fashionable styles
Despite the huge number of types for choosing a bedroom interior, some of them are very popular. Their description is worth studying in more detail, because, perhaps, it is among these areas that there will be one that ideally combines the features of your future bedroom.
Classical
Design in this style presupposes an emphasis on respectability and combines expensive materials only from natural raw materials, exquisite elements such as molding and columns, made according to all the canons of classicism. The restrained color component looks very noble and includes such shades as olive, beige, terracotta, taken in small quantities, white, muted pink.
Smoothness is inherent in the forms of furniture in such a bedroom, a massive bed should have a high back with wavy outlines, as well as legs. In addition to the bed, furnishings such as a chest of drawers and bedside tables should also be present. An obligatory attribute of such an interior is a large chandelier with a suspended structure in the center of the ceiling. From textiles, massive curtains appear, most often consisting of two types of fabrics, decorative pillows on the bed and a carpet. Framed paintings and stucco details can be used as accessories.
Scandinavian
The main characteristics of a sleeping room, decorated in a Scandinavian concept, are practicality, well-thought-out layout, a bias towards minimalism, and a natural look. The main colors of such a room are light shades - white, gray, beige, taken in a matte version. From dark colors, brown and dark gray are acceptable, and for accent colors, you can take turquoise, green or yellow.
The Scandinavian concept allows the use of a bed without a back, and if the back is present, then it has a rectangular shape and sometimes a convex texture. The bed frame, like the bedside tables, is made of wood, as part of the style is harmony with nature.It is acceptable to decorate the walls with a natural stone or woody relief, giving your bedroom more color.
It is worth remembering the abundance of light in such a bedchamber. It is preferable that the room has large windows, but you should not forget about exquisite floor lamps and sconces. In addition to the main furniture, the bedroom may also have one or a pair of simple design chairs that match the tone of the rest of the furniture. The walls can be complemented with open shelves and minimalist paintings, and the floor with a small rug just like the bed, which can include a simple ornament.
Country
An integral feature of a country-style bedroom is the predominance of natural wood in the furniture, as well as in the sections of the walls and ceiling. Combinations of matching shades are used to create a warm atmosphere in the room - brown with beige, burgundy and terracotta. Sometimes the interior can be white. It is best to avoid contrasts and use tones that work well with each other.
The bed is characterized by a dense wood frame, the rectangular back of which is made quite simply and concisely (without an abundance of threads and complex shapes). If possible, beams should be included in the ceiling of a room decorated according to this concept. Of the additional elements of furniture and decor, it will be useful to purchase decorative chests made of wood, small dressing tables and dressers.
The concept is largely complemented by textiles. It is better to keep the curtains in such a room simple, with a straight silhouette. A homespun carpet and blankets with patterns in the form of a cage, strip or rhombus will be appropriate.
Oriental
Oriental interior design is a whimsical mixture of Japanese, Chinese, North African styles, which looks very solid and unusual. The style is related to minimalism by the abundance of space, and with the aforementioned styles, the presence of elements of unusual shapes, the color ensemble and the presence of characteristic colors on the elements of textiles.
The oriental-style bedroom is characterized by a spacious wide bed with decorative pillows. Above the bed, you can see an element such as a dome-shaped arch or a mirror. Lighting fixtures have a rather complex shape, the main light source is represented by a massive chandelier hanging above the bed.
Modern
The modern-style sleeping rooms are distinguished by their unobtrusive appearance and cozy atmosphere. The latter is achieved by combining wood textures in furniture with smooth shapes and soft color shades, such as muted red, gray, noble beige, green or brown.
Wood material can be used as flooring. The parquet floor will look perfect in the bedroom. Figurines, vases made of wood and glass, as well as forged accessories can be used as decorative elements. In addition, the decorative role can be assigned to original lamps.
Minimalism
This modern style of interior is immensely popular among those who like to combine simplicity, style and abundance of space in the rooms of their home. For a bedroom in a minimalist style, light colors of the walls are characteristic, but sometimes they are decorated in different ways - one wall, acting as an accent, is painted in a different pastel shade or is finished with wood. The floor covering should be solid and similar in color to the walls. It is desirable that the room has large windows that can be decorated with straight curtains along the entire length of the wall or roller shutters.
For this concept, a bed with clear frame shapes, a soft back, possibly turning into a horizontal shelving unit, is suitable. Arches, shelves, dressers and bedside tables should have a solid color and a simple geometric shape (most often rectangular).
Loft
The sophisticated garage style does not leave indifferent many.It also implies a lot of open space, styling the wall covering like brickwork, original lighting fixtures made in the form of lamps without a shade, lanterns or even pipes. The interior of such a bedroom includes colors such as gray, beige, white, but the composition can also be diluted with yellow, red or blue accents on textiles or accessories.
High tech
This style is similar to minimalism in its laconicism and severity of forms. For the furniture of such a bedroom, gloss is characteristic, as well as monotony. The main materials are plastic, glass, metal. It is permissible to use unusual geometric abstractions in textiles or furniture elements. The carpet in such a bedroom is either absent altogether, or has the most simple appearance and shape, the flooring is laminate or parquet, which is most often painted in light colors - gray, white, cold beige.
When making renovations in such a bedroom, remember that the availability of modern technology is an important element. A flat TV that hangs on the wall opposite the bed will perfectly fit into the concept.
Shabby chic
This direction is suitable for lovers of vintage themes. Shabby chic will make your bedroom interior as delicate and airy as possible. It implies the use of white as the main shade for covering walls and ceilings, the floor can be decorated with tiles, parquet or wood-like laminate. All furniture, which is made in white, milky or light beige, can include features of the Victorian, Rococo or Baroque style. There are light traces of time on it, which also corresponds to the concept of shabby chic.
Pay special attention to textiles. Floral abstractions can be used on bedding, curtains and even on walls. In addition to light fabrics, materials of pink, peach, lilac colors can be found in textile accessories.
Selection recommendations
In order not to be mistaken with the choice of style, you need to take into account a number of recommendations. With their help, you can calculate which concepts are acceptable for your bedroom and which are not.
- Room size is the primary factor. If you have a small bedroom, avoid designs that require zoning or large space. Also, in small rooms, bright concepts that hide the space due to flashy colors will not always be appropriate. It is better to choose something simple and cozy, for example, country, English style, eclecticism.
- The size of the windows and the amount of natural light play an important role in every style. If your home has large windows, then you can afford to make modern or minimalist design options in the bedroom. However, if there is not enough lighting, then it is better to prefer those types of interior in which there is no emphasis on the windows.
- Consider the side the windows face. In low-light bedrooms with windows to the north, it is better to choose interior styles with a predominance of warm colors and wood textures. For rooms facing south, you can choose colder colors.
Interesting examples
If you still cannot choose the most suitable ready-made bedroom design concept, take a look at ready-made examples of interiors.
- Delicate shabby chic, complemented by a floral print, ideal for a shared bedroom, as well as a single room or nursery.
- Loft with unusual paintings and a relief ceiling zone, it is good even in slight negligence.
- Baroque looks even more refined and richer if expensive silk fabrics appear in it, and not only in textiles, but also on the headboard.
- Nothing gives a calm atmosphere like a bedroom in eco-style, decorated in soft green tones and successfully complemented by indoor plants.
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