Art Nouveau combines versatility and practicality, elegance of form and luxury. The interior is dominated by streamlined shapes, natural materials, plant patterns, and arched structures. The design of a bedroom in the Art Nouveau style provides for calm lighting, noble, unobtrusive colors, and an abundance of glass and wood items. The room creates a comfortable environment for relaxation without unnecessary diversity and oversaturation with decorative details.
The bedroom interior is complemented by lamps in the shape of plants, porcelain metal accessories, a mirror in an elegant frame, and curtains with thick drapery. The modern interpretation of Art Nouveau includes objects made of chromed metal, modular furniture, paintings, photos with plant motifs, mystical creatures, and female figures.
Features of the Art Nouveau style for the bedroom
The interior of a bedroom in the Art Nouveau style is characterized by the following distinctive features:
- Decor in the form of mosaics, floral patterns, stucco and similar compositions.
- Smooth, often asymmetrical lines and shapes.
- Doors and decorative structures with stained glass.
- Natural wood furniture with luxurious fittings. Can be decorated with decorative glass inserts and artistic carvings.
- Predominance of natural textures and shades.
- Spacious windows with wooden frames.
- Chunky, layered textiles with pleats and drape.
Materials
The main trend of modernity is naturalness. Furniture for a modern bedroom should be made of natural wood, and the walls and floors should be made of granite or marble.
In addition, there are often ceramic elements and rock crystal products in the space of the room.
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The modern bedroom in the photo is distinguished by the presence of forged elements. The design of this style is characterized by unusual metal accessories. For example, lamps or figurines. Such details add airiness to the space.
Choosing bedroom colors for modern style
Modernist style is not characterized by sharp color transitions. The ceiling and walls are decorated in harmonious colors. It is acceptable to use different shades of the same color, but without sharp boundaries.
As you can see in the photo of bedrooms in the Art Nouveau style, the following tones are most often used in design:
- Sand;
- Delicate green, purple or blue;
- Beige;
- Pale lilac;
- Cream;
- Pearl gray;
- Ivory.
To create accents, you can use some brighter or darker tones, such as blue, purple, terracotta, wenge, anthracite, black or walnut.
- The men's room can be complemented with silver, brown or tobacco shades.
- For a woman's bedroom, delicate shades of red, pink, yellow or blue are more suitable.
Accents will also help create bright frames for paintings, photographs, panels and other decorative elements.
Color spectrum
Preference is given to shades:
- Soft green, blue.
- Beige.
- Sand.
- Pale lilac.
- Cream.
- Ivory.
- Pearl shades.
Accent colors typically include blue, purple, terracotta, black and walnut.
Bedroom in beige and light colors
Neutral and beige colors are ideal for bedroom decor. Curtains in a beige bedroom should be light and airy. It is better to choose light and transparent fabrics such as organza and silk. The color of the curtains should contrast with the walls, otherwise everything will merge into a single picture.
Lighting in beige bedrooms is installed in functional areas - near the reading chair and work area, on the bedside table.
Gray bedroom in Art Nouveau style
The choice of a gray shade for color scheme is quite reasonable. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, relieves
emotional stress, conducive to rapid restoration of strength. It has a wide range of shades and allows you to create a unique monochrome look. At the same time, it combines well with many shades. There are practically no traces of dust visible on the gray surface.
Bedroom in white colors
White color in the modern bedroom is one of the popular ones. Gives the room a feeling of lightness and naturalness. Pairs perfectly with various shades. With a harmonious choice of decoration, furniture and textiles, the room is given elegance and uniqueness.
Dark colors
They give the room a personal, intimate, special atmosphere. Wide possibilities open up for design. Antiques, photographs, and candlesticks fit perfectly into the interior. Dark tones emphasize the good and refined taste of the owners.
Flooring for bedrooms in modern style
The interior of a bedroom in the Art Nouveau style is characterized by finishing the floor with materials with a wood texture. Parquet or laminate is best. Moreover, the material can not only imitate wood, but also have additional decor in the form of plant patterns.
Natural wood, for example, oak or beech board, fits very well into the style. But, due to the high cost of such materials, it is often more advisable to choose a laminate that imitates the texture and color of natural wood.
If the bedroom is small, it is better to choose a light-colored material. Light colors visually expand the room. The flooring can be complemented with carpets of brighter colors. Porcelain tiles are also suitable for modern style. But, it is better to make such a floor with heating or be sure to complement it with carpets.
Transformable furniture
In addition to stationary beds in the spirit of modernism, manufacturers also produce transformers:
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| Sofa bed This model can be placed not only in the bedroom, but also in the living room. The sofa bed has two functions:
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| Chair bed Such furniture is multifunctional and practical. It will be the best choice for a small room. During the day you can sit in such a chair, and in the evening it can be folded into a sleeping place. Here are a few rules for choosing a bed-chair:
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| Wardrobe bed This model is suitable for a small room where there is a shortage of free space. At night the bed is lowered, and in the morning it is raised using a gas lift and put away in the closet. There are models with vertically oriented lifting and lateral lifting. |
Wall decoration for a bedroom in modern style
The walls should have a simple, minimalist design. They act as the general background of the interior, and can be complemented by various accent elements. Art Nouveau style bedrooms are often finished with decorative plaster that imitates natural materials.
Minimalist painting of walls is also allowed. It is better to use gentle pastel colors that promote relaxation and set the mood for a pleasant rest. You can create accent areas using bright color inserts or decorative patterns. It is allowed to use panels that imitate wood, brick or stone masonry.
Finishing features
The many-sided and flexible art nouveau favors the juxtaposition of simple natural surfaces with trendy, functional coatings.
- Walls are most often painted, decorated with silk-screen printing, wood panels, fabric or wallpaper. Sometimes photo printing with plant motifs is used.
- The floor is finished with artificial or natural stone, artistic parquet with ornaments, and mosaics. More budget-friendly cladding is also allowed: tiles or wood laminate.
- The ceiling can be simple, white, smooth. Or it can be multi-level or decorated with stucco. If you need to add elitism to the room, ceiling painting will help.
ADVICE. In a modern bedroom, decorated in light colors, references to historical surroundings are especially appropriate: moldings, rosettes, decorative plaster.
Bedroom with smooth lines and natural motifs
Ceiling for a bedroom in modern style
The ceiling decoration should be harmoniously combined with the colors and decor of the walls. To create accent elements, you can arrange contour lighting and mount volumetric parts. Baguettes, stucco molding and decorative plaster are used to decorate joints and corners.
Two-tier ceiling structures are well suited to the Art Nouveau style. Elements of round and wavy shapes fit especially well. A volumetric multi-level ceiling can also be made using tension structures.
Natural and artificial fabrics look very good. The ceiling can be glossy, but the shine should not be excessively prominent. It is acceptable to decorate the ceiling with images of flowers and climbing plants.
Advantages
- Modern can be used in any room, even small ones.
- In addition, it can be upgraded. Constant changes transform the interior style.
- Modern is one of the most affordable types of interior. The cost of furniture depends on the technical complexity and materials used.
- The bedrooms are distinguished by their originality and combination of non-standard shapes and textures. The setting is memorable.
- In modernity it is easy to zone space. Spacious rooms are divided into several zones using furniture and partitions made of different materials. For example, the sleeping area can be separated using an airy canopy.
Modern is unique. There are no clear rules or restrictions in this style. The designer chooses the color scheme in accordance with the preferences of the customers.
Natural colors and pastel shades are combined with bright colors to add a good mood. For example, lemon, burgundy, mustard, bright green will help create a warm environment.
Lighting for a bedroom in modern style
The number, shape and size of lighting fixtures must correspond to the area and overall style of the bedroom. It is appropriate to place a fairly large luxurious chandelier in the center.
Zonal lighting can be organized using wall and pendant lamps.
Floor lamps can be installed at the head of the bed for comfortable reading. On the ceiling, not too expressive contour lighting would be appropriate. The central chandelier is not only the main source of light, but also one of the main decorative elements of the room.
Features of the design of lighting fixtures in the Art Nouveau style:
- Stained glass decor;
- Bronze, forged, ornate and wooden structural elements;
- Glass and crystal pendants;
- Rounded shapes and uneven lines;
- Brackets in the form of arcs and circles;
- Frosted glass shades;
- Fasteners and fittings with copper or nickel coating.
Distinctive features
The modern bedroom interior gained its popularity in the 50s of the last century. It was this period that was characterized by stagnation in creative development and widespread modernization.
In those years, the main emphasis was on the functionality of space. That is why the modern bedroom design is multifunctional.
This is emphasized by a large number of transformable elements that save space and allow the premises to be used for several tasks at once.
Art Nouveau bedroom decor
Curtains for a bedroom in the Art Nouveau style usually have a fairly massive shape. We allow decor in the form of flowers, climbing plants, birds and animals.
You can complement the curtains with lush lambrequins, lacing and tassels. The decor of the curtains should be harmoniously combined with the patterns on the walls and ceiling.
To create an accent decor you can use:
- Glass, crystal, metal and wooden souvenirs;
- Lepnin;
- Hand-drawn collages and photo wallpapers;
- Floral designs;
- Mirror elements with massive frames decorated with decorative carvings;
- Paintings with landscapes in massive metal or wooden frames.
Textile
To decorate a bedroom with textiles, natural fabrics are used, often with a pronounced texture. It can be cotton, linen, silk, velvet. Fabrics with unobtrusive plant prints and embroidery are often used.
Bed decoration
Art Nouveau style allows for classic bed decoration - with numerous decorative pillows, a bedspread with tassels; as well as more laconic options - from a little restrained to radically minimalistic.
Art nouveau bedroom in restrained shades
Curtains
Curtains for a modern bedroom can be completely different: simple and laconic or, on the contrary, with lush drapery, wavy cut and multi-layering. Plain or with a pattern. Long, floor-length - or short.
The curtains will be given a special charm by unusual tiebacks made of woven cord, tassels or semi-swags, freely thrown over a metal cornice.
ADVICE. To create the maximum level of darkening, windows are draped with blackout fabrics, which have almost 100% light resistance.
Bedroom with blue accents and colorful wallpaper
Choosing furniture for a modern style bedroom
The bed, as the central element of the furniture, should be made of hardwood of valuable species. It is also acceptable to place a bed with a metal frame with curls and forged elements.
- Furniture that combines wood and metal looks good.
- The headboard and footboard of the bed should be soft, covered with a pleasant velvety fabric.
- At the same time, the design should be quite concise, focused on functionality and convenience.
- The color of the upholstery should be in harmony with the decoration of the walls and ceiling.
- The bed should be supplemented with bedside tables for storing small items.
- Small rugs should be placed next to the bed to contrast with the flooring.
- A wardrobe and a chest of drawers would be appropriate in the bedroom as the main storage systems.
- Furniture facades can be mirrored, with a wooden texture, or combined.
Stained glass facades also fit well into modernity. If space allows, you can add a dressing table to the room.
The latter is best placed near the window and supplemented with zone lighting.
Lighting nuances
An apartment in a modern direction is always a bright space filled with visual “air”. During the day, it is worth allowing natural light to easily penetrate through the windows, making do with minimal draperies on the windows. At night, a diverse artificial lighting system is used.
Elegant wall lamp Sconce Las Palmas from Eicholtz
Most often, lighting design includes:
- chandelier or other ceiling lamp (one or more) - usually acts as the main light source;
- wall lamps, floor lamps - sources of soft light create an atmosphere of comfort in the bedroom;
- local light (in the area of the dressing table, dressing room);
- lighting (niches, cabinets, display shelves).
Floor lamp Las Palmas in the Art Nouveau spirit
Photo of a bedroom in the Art Nouveau style
Modern beds for the bedroom
Modernism for bedroom decoration is chosen by people who want to move away from the classics. There are certain features that will help you choose the best bed.
Modern and interesting is the modern bed, which has a number of characteristic features. Manufacturers offer a wide range of models to suit every taste and budget. For modern design, you can choose a double and single, round, bunk, chair-bed and so on.
Ceiling
It is better to stick to smooth finishing materials. If you choose a modern Art Nouveau style to decorate your bedroom, then stretch ceilings are suitable. You can use 3D variations of muted tones.
A chandelier is mounted in the center. A simple and concise model in the shape of a ball or cube will do. Additional light sources will be products with colored and frosted glass.
The ceiling is decorated with stucco, but do not overload it with bright colors. It's better to stick to pastel shades. Suspended ceilings consisting of several levels look good.
