Anton
head of design studio
The living room is the heart of our apartment: here we gather to celebrate birthdays, watch a sports game or favorite reality show, play board games with friends and much more. In other words, the living room is where we enjoy spending time with those we love—which is another reason to make it as functional and beautiful as possible.
We tend to notice limited space most in our living rooms. Whether you have a studio apartment or a house with a tiny living room, understanding how to properly and stylishly decorate your small space opens up a whole new world of possibilities.
When you come to decorating a small living room, there are a few tricks that can make the room seem larger than it is.
There are tons of different tips and tricks to make your living room 14 sq. m. original, comfortable and cozy. Below we will look in detail at the living room design options for your two-room apartment or three-room apartment in Moscow with an area of 14 square meters. m.
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Sofa seat
in the design of the living room 14 sq. m
As the first step in designing your living room, a very useful step is to resort to visual planning. To do this, you must draw a room plan taking into account future furniture, remembering to carefully observe all the necessary dimensions. Why do you need this? It's simple - visual planning will help you look at the entire layout of the apartment from the outside. It may happen that after this you abandon your original plan, but this is not a big deal.
With a drawn plan of the room, you will be able to keep control over every little detail, which at the same time can play a decisive role in the end. For example, where to place your sofa. Of course, this is everyone’s business, but where you definitely shouldn’t place a sofa is by the window. In the cold season, you will be exposed to drafts, which can lead to frequent colds.
That is, in the process of drawing a room plan, you should not draw a sofa in such a way that it will stand on a line from the window to the door.
The location of the sofa in the living room
. We present to your attention options for the ideal placement of a sofa in the living room. After analyzing, you will immediately notice how its place depends on the task you set.
1. One of the most successful solutions would be to place the sofa opposite the TV, diagonally from the door. This way your guests will feel as if you are inviting them to sit down.
2. Speaking of guests. If you are the life of the party and you often have friends spend the night, a good solution would be to place the sofa next to the door.
3. To make your small living room look more spacious, place it in the far corner from the door.
The room is the only living part of the apartment
At the same time, you need to pay close attention to the layout of a room of 14 square meters. The design of the room depends on the number of family members. Everyone who lives in an apartment has the right to their own corner.
Today, experts have come up with many devices and furniture transformers to create comfort in small apartments. A multifunctional cabinet purchased or made by yourself will be of great help.
This large piece of furniture takes up half the space of the room, but serves as shelves, shelves, numerous closets and even a bedroom.
Its uniqueness is that it replaces almost all the furniture in the room, which has lost its purpose and frees the room from its presence.
The design is presented in the form of a bed and many drawers and shelves of different sizes around it. Such a device not only creates coziness in the room, eliminating clutter, but also allows you to organize things for the whole family in one place.
For a married couple without children, all that remains is to place a desk and chair next to the closet. If there are children, there will be space for a bunk bed on the opposite wall.
Correct opening of the door in the living room
In or out?
Opening the door in the living room
. An invisible model without platbands will be an ideal option if you don’t like your front door to receive undue attention. Paint it the same color as your walls, then it will disappear into space.
Whether the door opens inward or outward depends on the layout and method of furniture arrangement. Convenience will be key. The door leaf should open freely and not interfere with your entry and exit from the room. Do not forget that the door should not interfere with your ability to easily reach your closet or dressing room. There are times when you simply cannot do without moving the doorway. Well, or as an option, choose a sliding sliding door or a folding door.
1. In the figure you can clearly see that this option for the door location will not block the corridor or interfere with access to the room. However, there are also minutes: if the door is open, you can hit the cabinet door.
2. The option in the picture is less successful, and all because the door blocks the entrance to the room. In addition, there is little free space left. But if you still decide to choose this option for the door location, please note that installing a folding door-book or accordion will greatly simplify your life.
3. This picture shows an equally successful option. When you want to open the door to the living room, you will have to take a step back, which will bring you difficulties, especially if the apartment has a narrow corridor. How to solve this problem? When choosing the type of door, focus on a folding or sliding door.
4. The door location option in the picture is very convenient because nothing will interfere with your access to the room, and this option is also ideal from a fire safety point of view.
Color solutions for a room 14 sq m
In order not to create discomfort and not to overload the space, when choosing the color of the room, use various shades of white, beige, light brown, and gray. It is acceptable to use both warm and cold color nuances, depending on the age and temperament of the owner of the room.
Unobtrusive shades create a calm and cozy environment that has a beneficial effect on the human psyche
Use one large, accent spot in the interior (a piece of furniture or a decorative element) to give it dynamism.
To prevent the dominance of pastel shades from being too obvious, the interior should be diluted with bright elements
If you decide to play with contrasts in your design, then strictly calculate the proportions as a percentage; the optimal ratio of light to dark will be 70/30.
TV in the living room
size and location
Placing a TV in the living room
. The diagonal dimensions of your TV will determine how beautiful and appropriate it will look in the interior.
Location
. Perhaps the most popular choice of TV location today is on the wall opposite the sofa. There is no better solution than this. Here distance does not play a big role, since newfangled TVs can be placed close to the sofa.
Cabinet or bracket?
Here, as you decide, there is no big difference. But what is important is that the television zone looks respectable. Don’t be lazy and look for a cable channel that will hide all the wires and sockets, be it for a modem, set-top box or sound bar. Nothing gets on your nerves like protruding wires, and how your living room design will suffer is not worth mentioning!
Height from floor
. The most correct location is considered to be 1 m from the floor.
Diagonal size
. Don't skimp on quality and consider options from 50 inches. If you buy a TV with a small screen, it will not look presentable, and you will deprive yourself of the thrill of fully watching your favorite movie or program.
Film projector as an alternative
. Remember that the projector will need a screen. There are screens that need to be lowered manually, and there are also those that come with an electric drive. However, the latter option involves providing food for him in advance. And again, remember that you need to get rid of unnecessary wires! As for the place for the projector, then decide for yourself. There are several types of brackets, which one to choose depends on what goals you are pursuing. Don’t forget to purchase thick curtains in advance that will have low light transmittance for one hundred percent enjoyment of the movie watching process.
TV in the living room
The lighter the better
The choice of lamps and their location is another important issue that should be approached thoroughly. Ideally, in addition to the main overhead light, each zone should have at least one source, albeit dim, but still lighting. These can be sconces, floor lamps or spotlights.
In addition to its main purpose, lighting can also participate in zoning a room.
By the way, speaking about the main lamp on the ceiling, we note that it is better not to choose very massive models with many decorative details. Let it be a laconic chandelier that can provide the right amount of light.
With low ceilings, it is better to completely abandon the chandelier in favor of built-in lamps
Designers agree that there is no point in choosing expensive lighting sources; it is better to pay attention to their proper location.
If an accent zone is provided in the living room interiors, it must be enhanced with lamps; such “elements” without light simply lose their zest. And by placing ceiling lights at different heights, you can easily turn a spectacular design into a super stylish one. Do you feel the difference?
If the interior has a bar counter, then above it is the right place for pendant lamps
The choice of finish for the ceiling is also important. For example, a tension structure will visually increase the height of the room and create the effect of duplicating spotlights.
It is worth noting that the lighter the decoration of the room, the less lighting fixtures will be needed.
So, with a slight movement of the hand, you can transform the interior beyond recognition and make it cozy and creative, or, on the contrary, you can create a difficult environment for living. You can do both the first and second options. In order not to spoil the existing square meters, entrust the solution to the professionals.
Furniture in the living room
Furniture in the living room
. Owners of a living room designed in muted, nude tones can use a blue armchair as a functional and bright accent.
- Armchair.
If you think about it, it is the chair that is the accent item in the interior, if it is noticeably different in color or shape from other interior items. When choosing a chair, think first of all about your comfort. Book lovers who love to climb up and read a book after a hard day at work should pay attention to a chair measuring 90x90 cm. But you can watch the new episode of your favorite TV series in a chair with a high back measuring 80x80 cm. - TV stand.
For a small living room in a two-room or three-room apartment, the best option would be a compact bedside table with minimal dimensions. - Coffee table.
A living room with a beautiful bright sofa and a comfortable nightstand looks incomplete without a beautiful coffee table. Many people think that they do not have enough space for it, but this is not true. For modest interiors with a small area, there are minimalist coffee tables with strictly defined edges. - Side tables.
Lovers of sofa tea drinking will appreciate all the advantages of a side table. Place an original table lamp or a vase with a bouquet on it and get a real art object in your living room! - Rack.
Where would we be without him? On it you can store books, dishes, framed photographs, watches, vases, figurines and much more. Racks are perfect even for small spaces. With their help, you can inexpensively and tastefully update your interior. - Additional storage cabinet.
If you place a sofa away from the wall in the center of the room, you will thus free up space for a closet, avoiding the dilemma of what to choose: a spacious storage space or a large sofa. Due to improper organization of the space in your living room, such difficulties arise. Therefore, study the plan of your apartment thoroughly so that you can make good use of all the corners and niches. - Fireplace.
Often the fireplace becomes the central element of the living room. Speaking of electric fireplaces with a humidifier function and heating, such models will bring comfort and benefit to your home. However, be careful and don’t forget about size when running for creativity. If you have a large wall with a high ceiling, then the fireplace should match, otherwise you may risk exposing yourself in a ridiculous light.
Interesting design solutions
The main problem of organizing space on an area of 14 sq. m is the desire not only to arrange a functional living room, but also to get a full-fledged bedroom, because folding sofas will not provide mattresses of the required quality for effective sleep. That is why the question arises, how to design and make a cozy living room with two zones.
Among the many design projects, it is worth paying attention to interesting ideas for interior design and decoration:
- The bed and upholstered furniture are located in parallel. They are separated by a wall, or rather its lower and upper parts, as if a window was cut out of the partition. Below you can install a tabletop to organize your workplace, decorative details, and fresh flowers. In this place, pendant lamps look harmonious, they actually block the view of the bedroom, while simultaneously decorating and lighting the room. You can also use curtains. It’s interesting in this case that the curtains look flush with the pipes. They will reflect light and shine, thereby visually enlarging the space.
- Traditional shelving between the living room and bedroom can provide ample storage space for personal items and small items. For example, some shelves will remain open: for photographs, flowers, books. Moreover, the part can be closed from different sides. The lower cabinets of this design are equipped with sliding facades, as they take up less space than traditional hinged doors. The lack of accessories will make such boxes discreet.
- Arranging the bedroom on one side of a large sofa is another great solution. Typically, large modular models include a side bed the size of a single or double bed.
- You might consider using a lift-up bed that is hidden in a narrow wall. Of course, you won't be able to place it in front of upholstered furniture, but if you leave space elsewhere in the room, the bedroom will only open up when needed.
If you are looking for an inexpensive but interesting project for arranging a small multifunctional room, then pay attention to the fact that today it is much cheaper to order furniture according to individual sizes and needs than to look for suitable models and try to create a harmonious environment.
Kitchen + living room
The advantage of kitchen-living room design is, of course, space saving. However, this solution is not suitable for everyone, but it’s still worth checking out.
Kitchen-living room design
. Several things can serve as an accent in the interior. Don't be afraid to take risks.
By combining the kitchen with the living room, we get many advantages at once. First of all, a space filled with air and light. Another plus for parents is that everything is at hand and the children are in sight. And there will only be one TV, because very often we spend extra money to buy two TVs at once - for the living room and for the kitchen. There is twice as much space for the dining area! A little advice: when choosing a dining table, expect that each person needs at least 70 cm of space.
Ideas for the kitchen-living room
Features of organizing space
Let us immediately note that combining several functional areas on square meters of a standard apartment has become commonplace, not only for professional designers, but also for average citizens. This is the only way to adapt the available square meters to the life of several people.
Well-thought-out zoning will allow you to place all the necessary furniture in a limited space
When you stand in an empty room with an area of 14 square meters, it seems that the room is spacious, and everything you need will fit without much effort. There will still be room left. But as soon as a closet, a sofa, an armchair and a desk are “inhabited” in the room, it becomes clear that someone is superfluous here.
With the help of zoning, you can create a completely new design and correct the shortcomings of the room
The most common option for zoning one room is the design of the living room and bedroom, less often - the kitchen and living room. These “rooms” are needed in any situation: both if there is only one resident in the apartment, and provided that a married couple without children will live here. The main task of this “division” is the following: to create the most comfortable area for gatherings with friends, without sacrificing a full-fledged sleeping area. Another nuance is the maximum “invisibility” of the bedroom (if one can even say so, meaning one room). Of course, if it’s more convenient for you to follow the path of least resistance, then the role of the bedroom can be assigned to a folding sofa, but believe me, there are much more interesting options.
Zoning of the studio is carried out using a mobile partition, fabric curtain or screen. Translucent partitions are often used, as they take up minimal space, do not visually burden the space, and easily “fit” into different design solutions.
You can radically change the interior and create a separate zone using a sliding partition
As an option, plasterboard partitions or shelving are used, but these are more voluminous structures and you need to be prepared that the result will no longer be 14 sq m, but somewhat less.
The through shelving will not obscure the far part of the room and will provide natural air flow
Having an area of 3x5 at your disposal, there is an option to create a special podium in the sleeping area. By the way, the resting place itself can either be hidden inside or placed on top of such a hill. In the first case, the podium itself is used as a work area, and in the second – for storing various things (bed linen or out-of-season clothes).
One of the simplest and most practical solutions is a mattress on a podium, inside of which there is an organized storage system.
A suitable option for rectangular rooms would be to place a bed in a built-in structure along the wall. If in your case the bed is double, then it is better to separate it from the “public” space with a curtain.
The photo shows a furniture wall with a folding bed
The photo shows a pull-out bed that is hidden in a specially prepared niche
The use of different colors remains a relevant and effective way of zoning.
It is quite easy to divide a common room into a bedroom and a living room using different finishing materials
Functional areas are decorated in contrasting colors in accordance with the chosen style solution
Bedroom + living room
A living room combined with a bedroom is a rare phenomenon. This is something you only see among avid bachelors, since such an arrangement is unlikely to be suitable for a large family. A shelving can serve as a partition, and if it is through, it will practically not interfere with natural light. There will be plenty of space for books and other things you need.
Bedroom design with living room
. Design of a bedroom-living room for a one-room apartment.
Bed or sofa
In the bedroom, the central place is occupied by the bed. Aesthetically, it should fit into the overall concept of the interior; practically it should become a place for complete relaxation for the owners. Therefore, choosing a bed is not an easy task.
The purchased model must be correctly positioned in the room, remembering that every square meter is important:
- In a square room, the bed does not need to be pushed close to the wall; place it in the middle.
- The head of the bed is traditionally directed towards the wall so that the residents can freely approach it, each from their own side. In this case there are also two bedside tables, as well as lamps. Thus, no one bothers anyone, does not climb over the other to their side, and does not disturb anyone when necessary to go out or read.
- The bed can be placed with the head of the bed facing the window. This is a good option for oblong rooms. Located in some layouts opposite the entrance to the bedroom, the bed does not always look good. But sleepers are not disturbed by the light from the window, and fresh air is the key to a sound sleep.
Bed with headboard to window Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
- In a narrow rectangular room, place the bed along the wall to provide a comfortable passage through the room. If you are worried that this will make the space seem even more elongated, we advise you to resort to zoning the room with a partition or shelving. This way you will divide the “pencil case” into the treasured squares.
Bed in a rectangular bedroom along the wall Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
- A good model would be a bed with side shelves. Then the need to purchase bedside tables will disappear, which will have a positive effect on the footage.
A bed with side shelves instead of bedside tables.
An alternative to stationary furniture is a lifting structure, in which a double bed is retracted into a wall niche during the daytime. In this case, the bed linen and mattress do not need to be put in the closet - everything is secured with belts and hidden in a niche. For a small room that can serve as more than just a bedroom, this is a very good solution.
Bed with a lifting mechanism that retracts into the wall Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
Living room + office
Many of us have to work from home from time to time, or perhaps regularly. The apartment has an area of 14 sq. m. It is not always possible to place your desktop in such a way that it is convenient for you, and it would not disturb your family and friends. The table is usually placed in the bedroom or living room. Please note that for a laptop table the width is 50-60 cm, and for a desktop computer it is at least 70 cm deep.
Living room design
. Due to the color, the miniature work table and shelves seem invisible and almost merge with the wall. The chair serves as a color accent.
I analyzed and selected the three most successful ways to place a desktop in the living room.
1. It is convenient to place a desktop in the far corner if you rarely work at home. By making your workspace the same color as the walls, you will thereby divert the attention of others from it. Alternatively, place an elegant screen or shelving nearby.
2. A large desktop located near the window is the best option for freelancers. If you have a desktop computer, choose a table with an extended window sill. For an elongated living room, this type of tabletop can visually enlarge your room.
3. Sliding wardrobes with a table inside will be an ideal option for creative people. Have guests arrived unexpectedly? No problem. Hides work mess in seconds.
Desk in the interior
Bedroom
When decorating a 14 sq. m bedroom, you need to start with the bed; it is better to choose it in a minimalist style, without unnecessary decorations. There should also be a wardrobe with shelves and a dressing table. The color scheme for a small bedroom is best chosen in soothing colors.
A bedroom that is too light is not conducive to relaxation, and a bedroom that is too dark is depressing. Colors such as lilac, soft peach, soft blue, soft green look beautiful in the bedroom.
If preference is given to dark shades, then they should be noble, not depressing, and most importantly - only as accents.
Which style should you choose?
The most suitable style for a small room is minimalism. Its laconicism in decor, furniture and textiles will help avoid overloading the bedroom.
The Scandinavian approach will appeal to connoisseurs of both minimalism and home comfort. Natural fabrics, wooden furniture, and indoor plants will fit perfectly into a Scandinavian bedroom.
The room is 14 square meters in Art Nouveau style and lacks clear straight lines. Functionality here borders on decorativeness, creating the perfect balance. Light materials are used in the decoration.
The photo shows a bright bedroom of 14 sq. m in the minimalist style, the only “extra” of which is a chest of drawers with personal belongings.
A bedroom in a neoclassical style is suitable for sophisticated natures. Expensive decor, discreet floral motifs and neutral colors do not contradict modern trends, but, on the contrary, emphasize them. This style differs from the classic one, in which it is not easy to install a computer or TV, but it is easy to equip a fireplace.
If the owner of the bedroom puts luxury and status first, then the Baroque style is suitable for the bedroom. Headboards with a carriage, carved chairs, and a huge chandelier will fit perfectly here.
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A 14 sq.m. loft-style bedroom has a masculine character: brickwork, concrete walls, metal elements. But the industrial style is also valued for its large amount of light. In a small room, reflective surfaces and lighting can help open up the space.
Lovers of comfort and home warmth will appreciate French Provence. Floral motifs, antique furniture and rustic-style decor will look especially cozy in the attic.
Bedroom layouts
Before renovation, it is recommended to draw up a design project - changing the color of the walls and rearranging furniture in a computer program is much easier than in the room itself. Furnishing a bedroom of the correct shape is not difficult.
Rectangular rooms are much more common than square ones. Designers do not advise placing furniture along long walls, so that a 14 square meter bedroom no longer looks the way it really was. Depending on the width of the room, the bed can be placed along or across the room.
The most successful shape for a bedroom is considered to be square - it has enough space for furniture and freedom of movement. Experts believe that the optimal position of the bed is diagonal to the door.
In a narrow room, by placing a double bed across the room, the owner risks losing free passage. The solution to this problem is to place the bed near a window. It is recommended to place a built-in wardrobe around the door - this will save space and bring the elongated shape of the bedroom closer to the optimal one.
14 sq. meters, it is quite appropriate to zoning with the help of light shelves, a table or color: this makes it easier to divide a long room into two small squares, which will allow you to isolate the recreation area from the recreation area. Job.
Design ideas
Some design techniques will expand the functionality of the bedroom. Invisible smooth facades or light doors without handles fit perfectly into a small room and allow you to highlight the dressing room without damaging the design.
The bedroom-living room can be easily equipped with zoning or a hanging bed: 14 sq. m is enough to hide the bed from prying eyes. An unusual bed (for example, a loft) is also suitable for a teenager. Below you can equip a workplace or place a sofa.
The photo shows a bedroom with an area of 14 square meters, part of which is intended for a dressing room. At first glance, this is not easy to notice, since the light facades practically dissolve into the background of the walls.
By separating yourself from the seating area with a closet or shelf, you can set up an office. An insulated balcony or loggia, niche or storage room, which can be combined with a room, thereby increasing the usable area, is suitable for the same purpose.
To visually increase the ceilings, designers recommend placing 14 square meters in the bedroom, a bed without legs and other low furniture, and decorating the walls with vertical stripes. An accent wall painted in dark contrast will add depth to the room.
Combining the bedroom with the living room
To combine the living room and bedroom, you can use partitions or fabric curtains. Partitions between two zones made of translucent material will not be superfluous.
When renovating a room of 14 square meters, it is not recommended to use drywall or shelving, as they will absorb part of the area and make it heavier.
The next option for organizing space is to create a podium on which the bed will be placed or built.
To minimize the amount of furniture, you can build a special structure along the wall and hide the bed behind the curtains.
Or simply use transformable furniture, where one item is transformed into another with the help of simple manipulations.
Air conditioner
in the living room 14 sq.m. room
Remember that cold air should never blow on people sitting on the sofa or at the table. But also take into account that the decision to place the internal housing of the air conditioner as far as possible from the window will cost you a pretty penny. Installation will not be easy. The master will be forced to ditch the wall.
Air conditioner indoor unit
- It doesn’t look very aesthetically pleasing in the interior. That's why I want to hide it. But this begs the question: how to do this? Hint: “White Square on a White Background” by Malevich will serve as inspiration for you.
Below we offer three of the most current options for the location of the air conditioner.
1. As you can see, the indoor unit looks great above the door. This location option is the most optimal.
2. The air conditioner is not too close to the window. It will please those who don’t want to spend a lot of money on an air conditioner.
3. The indoor unit is located awkwardly. Drafts from the air conditioner will blow directly onto the sofa and the people sitting there.
Examples of room layout 14 sq m
Correct layout of the room 14 sq. m. rests on the most precisely selected household items. Furniture should have many shelves, compartments, cabinets, and drawers to accommodate all the necessary items. Lighting, textiles and accessories are selected to avoid the ripple effect. A harmonious combination of shapes and colors is the key to planning a small room.
The photo shows an example of a successful layout of a square-shaped kitchen-living room
Option for planning a rectangular kitchen-living room
To create the necessary comfort and coziness, it is necessary to correctly calculate the workload of the room and make good use of every centimeter of space, skillfully combining color preferences, taste preferences and the arrangement of furniture in a given style.
Lighting
in the living room 14-meter room
Proper lighting in the living room creates an atmosphere of comfort and coziness. There should be a lot of light and, most importantly, it should be beautifully and functionally placed in the room.
Living room lighting
. Minimalistic lamps fit perfectly into the brick wall. Everything is designed in the same style - loft.
Lamps
should match the style of your interior. In recent years, the use of lamps in the same style, but from different collections, has become a trend. It’s good when there is not only the main light source for the living room, but also local lighting. Table lamps are used as local lighting.
overhead light
- a must-have attribute of any living room. Overhead lighting does not provide much light, so there should be at least two sources. To create overhead light, you don’t have to limit yourself to the usual lamp hanging in the center of the room. Choose what is closer to you: a crystal cascade or a fashionable light art object.
Toward the local light
include various floor lamps, lamps, floor lamps, sconces. With the help of the latter you can create a romantic, mysterious corner in the living room. The sconce will cope with the task no worse than traditional candles. However, using sconces in the living room is rare today. Typically, local light is created by lamps.
Intimate light
create candles and garlands. An LED garland will be an excellent addition to the living room interior. It will create an atmosphere of comfort and magic for you.
Candles
. If the interior of the room is designed in a classic style, the ideal solution would be white or yellow candles and exquisite candlesticks made of shiny metal. Candles are traditional means of decorating the fireplace area.
Zoning
. If the living room and kitchen are combined, then it is recommended to place the emphasis in lighting on the dining area, and equip the sofa with soft, unobtrusive light. Cozy lamps behind the sofa and a floor lamp next to the armchair will become excellent sources of light in the living area.
Corridor interior
Owners of 3- and 4-room apartments, as a rule, have a wide corridor from 12 to 15 square meters. This is a very profitable option for arranging a wardrobe in the hallway for outerwear and as a replacement at home.
A practical solution would be to equip a built-in wardrobe that will provide convenient storage of things and clothes.
The necessary mirror in the hallway can be placed in front of the closet or separately, but it must be full-length and large in size to further visually expand the space.
Bring more light into a windowless room with light floor, wall and ceiling tones, or highlight one surface with a deep, rich brick shade as a contrasting accent. Decorate the walls with paintings, special light niches and decorative elements
Modern style in the living room
Of all the rooms in the apartment, the living room offers the most space for creativity and experimentation. Contemporary style is characterized by clean lines, neutral colors and simplistic decor. Every item in the room should serve a clear purpose.
Modern living room design
. Geometry in decoration has become a new classic in modern interior design styles.
Signs of style
. Among the main colors of modern style are color combinations: white and black, gray and beige. We also remember about accents if we don’t want our living room to be boring and faceless. They can serve as posters or large paintings. Don't overuse the quantity. Interior items will then look advantageous when a single style is maintained. Simplicity of form and minimalism are the keys to successful decor.
Many modern living rooms
Children's room design
The arrangement of the nursery depends on the age, gender and number of children living in the room. Designers present several ideas for planning a children's and teenager's bedroom.
Neoclassical style in the living room
Elegant and luxurious, neoclassical design is a fusion of tradition with modern furnishings. Neoclassicism is one of the most popular living room design styles and for good reason.
Living room in neoclassical style
. Pillows of different sizes, carefully selected in color with the overall interior, look great in both modern and classic designs.
Signs of style
. The neoclassical aesthetic combines luxury with casualness, providing an aura of elegance and charm. Neoclassical style furniture is simple but symmetrical. Typically these include dark wood furniture with beautiful patterns, stone and marble floors and Persian carpets. The fabric for curtains is luxurious, but not ostentatious - silk, brocade, linen and velvet. Colors in the neoclassical style are usually soft: cream, gray, blue, yellow and green. Black, red, gold and silver are used mainly as splashes of color to highlight the overall style. The delicate and pervasive floral theme creates a chic look for your living room from floor to ceiling.
Living rooms in neoclassical style
Accents in the interior
To prevent the interior from becoming boring, you can periodically change any accessories in bright colors. But there should be very few of them and they should not be large. These could be sofa cushions, small vases or figurines, funny little things and trinkets.
Curtains, a blanket on a bed or sofa, or a panel on the wall can also serve as a bright accent. Niche-shelves with lighting in the wall look very impressive, on which you can place books, necessary items, or just memorable souvenirs.
Such shelves can also solve the problem of evening lighting, when you don’t want to light the central chandelier. A volumetric panel made using a special mass and painted to match the color of the walls will also look unusual and luxurious.
Other living room styles
Scandinavian style
Fusion
Loft
Basic requirements for a living room project
The living room space of 14 m2 does not provide the opportunity for free distribution of zones and selection of interior components only focusing on the wishes of the owners. Therefore, when planning the interior of such a room, you should take care of the correct combination of colors with natural and artificial light sources, as well as the zoning of the room.
In order for the living room layout to be successful, when creating a design project you need to follow the optimal algorithm of actions. Namely:
- determining the functional role of the premises;
- zoning of space;
- choice of design style and color scheme;
- lighting distribution;
- furnishings;
- placement of accents.
Having decided on all the listed parameters at the planning stage, you can not only speed up the process of decorating a room, but also get the ideal living room as the final result.
Colors
Beige color in the design of a living room 14 sq m
Many people are sure that they should choose only light colors for the living room, but this is not entirely true. Light shades visually increase the area of the room - that’s a fact. But there are plenty of living room ideas using different color combinations, don't be afraid to take risks. We present to your attention options for bright living rooms that are ideal for your small but cozy living room.
Beige visually expands the space
. Beige is not only easily perceived by the eye, but is also able to visually expand the room, filling the space with special warmth.
Compatibility
. The combination of beige with other colors can be either “warm”: with ocher yellow and deep chocolate color, or “cold”: with blue and cold azure.
Create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort
. Beige is the leading color in the design of living rooms, because this room should be cozy, and what color can better convey the atmosphere of comfort than beige?
Beige color in the living room
. The classic style is characterized by the use of warm shades of beige. But modern interiors look advantageous precisely because of the use of cool shades of beige.
A selection of beige living rooms
Gray color in the living room interior
Gray color in the living room
. The gray color is completely non-staining. In a gray living room you can easily rest and relax.
When it comes to neutral shades, gray is hands down the most popular shade for the past few years in room and living room design. Once associated with sadness and gloom, this color has gained popularity among top designers who value it for its versatility and sophistication.
A selection of gray living rooms
Light colors
To visually expand the boundaries of the room, the main design technique is to paint surfaces in light colors and select floors to match them. This does not exclude the inclusion of dark or contrasting shades in the interior, as bright accent spots, but the dark tone should not dominate, otherwise the room will become cramped and smaller.
The photo shows a living room in light colors with accents in the form of dark curtains
A harmonious combination of white and brown shades in the interior of a modern bedroom
Other colors
In the living room design
White color in the living room
Blue color in the living room
Dark living room design
Small room color
As mentioned above, the more light and light shades, the more spacious and bright the room appears. The interior of the room is 14 sq m, the following colors will also be harmoniously combined:
- gold, white and blue;
- wood shades and white color;
- beige with brown;
- grey, white and beige;
- bright colors with beige and pastel tones.
The combination of the above shades will make the room modern, cozy and warm.
As you can see, with the right layout, a small room turns into a full-fledged place for relaxing or meeting guests.
Decoration Materials
When renovating or decorating a house, an attractive appearance of your apartment can be created through the use of finishing materials. Finishing materials include materials that are completely different in texture, appearance and purpose, which are used for finishing walls, floors, and ceilings. The skillful use of these materials allows you to create housing with a special, individual interior that will reflect the aesthetic taste of its owner.
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Furniture arrangement
The bed is the central element of the bedroom; it is worth starting from it when creating the room plan. If, in addition to it, you need to place a dressing or work table, a storage system and a sofa, you should choose transformable furniture. For example, a podium bed, which will help save space due to a huge linen drawer. You can store clothes and other personal items there.
Many owners choose a folding sofa instead of a bed: when folded, it turns the bedroom into a living room. This is especially true for studios, small-sized Khrushchev buildings and one-room apartments.
The photo shows a multifunctional podium wardrobe, on top of which the owner placed a bed.
The main task of storage systems in a small bedroom is to combine several functions. For example, a wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors will not only hide clothes, but also visually expand the space, and for a separate full-length mirror you will not need to look for a free wall. A corner closet will take up a free corner and hold more things than a straight one. A simple shelf above the headboard that spans the entire wall will serve as a library and provide additional comfort by creating a small niche.
In the photo there is a bedroom of 14 sq. with built-in wardrobe. Mirrored doors help expand a narrow room.
In the parent's bedroom, with the arrival of a child, it is necessary to allocate space for a crib. The best option for placing it is near an adult bed if the child is restless and often wakes up at night. But sometimes it is more convenient for parents to arrange a cozy nest for the baby in a niche or behind a light partition (screen, curtain, shelving) in order to muffle the noise, light and provide a peaceful rest for all family members.
The photo shows a non-boring white bedroom for parents and baby with bright accents in patchwork style.
Decor
Usually, before starting a renovation, the homeowner looks through a lot of information on the Internet to decide which design project he likes. As the choice of finishes, furniture and decor grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to decide and choose the right interior style. In general, three styles can be distinguished - classic, modern and ethnic styles. It often happens that a mixed style is used in a room, but this requires qualifications and high artistic taste, which only design studios with experienced specialists can do.
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Bedroom furniture 14 m²
Having decided on the style and color design of the bedroom, we will implement the furniture. The simplest solution is furniture with the correct outlines and lines.
The shape of the room is of great importance in the selection of furniture and its arrangement in the bedroom. In terms of ergonomics, it is best to order the manufacture of furniture, taking into account the width and height of the walls.
In a rectangular room, furniture should fill the wall space as much as possible without eating up the width.
However, furniture production is guided by modern trends in the construction and layout of apartments. Therefore, it is possible to buy ready-made furniture for standardized smart apartments.
It is a mistake to think that you need to look for compact items for a small room. Let's shift the emphasis:
- We are looking for functional, technologically advanced furniture that can visually enlarge a modest space;
- we will transform furnishings into works of art that will embody stunning design ideas;
- combine furniture (wardrobe and bedside tables, for example);
- use a window sill instead of a table: install a wide tabletop and set up a workplace here.
We combine furniture in the bedroom: a workplace by the window Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
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Style decision
It is reasonable to design a small room in one style, avoiding eclecticism. It will be appropriate if the space needs to be zoned.
Eclecticism in a small bedroom Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
The character and needs of the owner determine the interior. A bedroom intended for one person will definitely acquire a male or female face in the same style.
Women's bedroom in minimalist style Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
Hi-tech, minimalism, and constructivism are popular today.
Having become traditional for small spaces, they are universal for both sexes of any age. Such interiors can be called basic, because they are practical, orderly, laconic, harmonious, functional, modern, cozy.
Neutral colors: beige, brown - in combination with black will create a pleasant and calming environment.
Bedroom in constructivism style Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
For people who value raw, textured materials and are inspired by interiors a la warehouse/garage with open communications, a bedroom in the loft, modern, avant-garde, and techno styles is suitable. Contrast is the basis of such compositions:
- minimum things - maximum free space;
- the solidity of the furniture – its mobility;
- rough, massive decoration of walls and ceilings - delicate, bright textiles;
- a large bed as the main object of the interior - large windows, false windows, partitions.
The color scheme of these styles - blue, metallic, red - will not suit everyone's taste. Street motifs in the bedroom are also the prerogative of a narrow circle of people.
Bedroom in techno style Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
A free, fresh, light interior will be presented in Mediterranean, Scandinavian, eco styles.
The blue, green, white colors of these settings, in which the caressing wind, sea breeze, whisper of foliage, transparency of waterfalls and coldness of the mountains shine through, will make the interior calm and strict.
Against this background, ethnic motifs look good: original accessories, pieces of furniture, paintings.
Mediterranean style bedroom Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
If the bedroom is an elongated rectangle (pencilcase, “trailer”), then it makes sense to combine Scandinavian motifs and hi-tech.
Provence, country, oriental style will surround you with coziness and comfort.
Bedroom in Provence style Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
Warm pastel colors, little things dear to the heart, a soft bed, an armchair, a pouf, textiles, thick curtains - all this envelops you with tenderness and works to relax. By creating such a bedroom, you create a real oasis in the concrete jungle.
Country style bedroom Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
The atmosphere of the east in the bedroom is attractive and romantic. You can achieve it by combining bright colors and geometric shapes. A circle and a square, when combined, form a whimsical ornament, perfect for square rooms.
Bedroom design in a modern style Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
If you have a weakness for a classic interior, which cannot be fully created on 14 m², then use a luxurious chandelier, a massive chest of drawers and an armchair.
Each style dictates its own color scheme. Let's see which combinations will be the most winning.
How to choose a color scheme for a small room
The choice of color depends on the personal preferences of the owner; he likes bright, flashy accents, or it is better to give preference to calm, natural tones. Alternatively, study the orientation of your windows. If the north-facing orientation is constantly shaded, choose warmer shades, and if there is constant southern lighting, add cool tones to balance out the percentage of the light's thermal balance.
Space zoning
Having decided how many roles the room will play, you can move on to zoning the living room. It is worth noting that this item is mandatory even if the room is supposed to perform only one function. The process of dividing into zones has two directions: for different and for similar activities. Read here! Living room 13 sq. m. - basic design rules, layout aspects and tips for creating a cozy interior (135 photos)
In the first case, we are talking about how the kitchen, office or bedroom area will be separated from the living room. As a rule, the living room is “framed” by such zones, that is, for the kitchen, bedroom or office, areas are selected that are as far away as possible from the center of the room.
Moreover, it is advisable to place the kitchen away from the wall adjacent to the bathroom and the corridor, so that the work area does not catch the eye of those entering. It is better to place a bedroom or office in the far corner of the room - this ensures the privacy of the area.
In the second case, it means dividing the room into sections according to the type of activity: reading or handicrafts, watching TV or video games, receiving guests, etc.
If the living room is already divided into zones that provide a secluded corner, then all quiet activities can be transferred to that area. If the entire room is given over to general use, the far corners are allocated for special activities (games, reading, etc.), and the center of the room is allocated for receiving guests.
Placement of accents
Decorative elements that can give the room “character” are more than important for the living room. Here, one common line in accents can further unite all zones. Such an accent can be a bright element (pillows on the sofa, a lamp on the desktop, upholstery on kitchen stools) or part of the interior (paintings of a certain series, mirrors with the same frames, etc.).
Moreover, for a small living room, accents and their moderate use are equally important. Therefore, it will be enough to add a few touches, no more, to the finished interior.
