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The most complete selection of photos of new products in apartment interior design in 2017 and advice from recognized world masters of interior design. Secrets of choosing the color of the year and the subtleties of its use in the design of residential premises. We'll show you how to stay on trend even during renovations.
Don't believe this is possible? See for yourself.
- Texture trends in the interior
- Mediterranean minimalism
- Kitchen set
- Ceiling
- Modern ideas for living room interior
Main trends of 2022
Texture trends in the interior
Everything should be touching: in 2022, designers give preference to interesting and unusual textures
After the widespread fashion for ultra-smooth surfaces and absolute minimalism in everything, in 2022 designers decided to radically change their approach to the design of modern interiors.
Make your home stylish and trendy with a variety of textured materials. To decorate the walls, use balsa wood or unfired brickwork. Draped velvet is perfect for upholstering upholstered furniture. “Knitted” poufs are extremely popular among designers this season.
“People value touch and interaction with the outside world. This is why showrooms are so popular, where you can not only look at the product, but also touch it.”
creative director and trend manager at Carpenter+Company Patti Carpenter
An ideal example of trendy extravagance can be considered the Red Room in the house of the main character of the acclaimed film “50 Shades of Grey,” Christian Gray. The walls of this room are not just red, they are literally upholstered in velvet! Whether the filmmakers knew in 2015 that this particular combination would soon become a fashion trend or whether the film itself had such a strong influence on fashion trends in the world of interior design remains a mystery. We can only enjoy the stunning design of the Red Room and... borrow ideas.
Trends in materials for apartment renovation
Eco-substitutes are winning!
Natural materials do not fully correspond to the concept of unity with nature! The more we surround ourselves with them in everyday life, the more we destroy nature. During repairs, use alternative materials that do not differ in appearance from natural ones, but are more durable and wear-resistant: eco-leather instead of natural leather, porcelain stoneware instead of marble, etc.
Minimum processing - maximum style
Are you not ready to give up natural materials in favor of their synthetic analogues? Still want to stay on top of the style wave?
Use minimally processed textures to decorate your home. Everything should look as if it was created by nature itself.
2017: time to collect stones
Regardless of whether it is artificial or natural, the stone is clearly a favorite this season! Tables filigree carved from a single piece of marble, stone stool seats and even granite chairs - you are sure to find something that will not leave you indifferent to stone!
Accessory trends
Homemade crafts are no longer in fashion
The DIY direction (Do It Yourself - literally “do it yourself”) will lose its relevance this season.
Do you want your home to be decorated in accordance with the latest fashion trends? Avoid homemade lamps, pillows, candlesticks and other trinkets. Instead, give preference to elegant accessories from masters of their craft - made of glass, porcelain, forged metals.
The fashionable trend in interior design in 2022 is details in which one can feel the taste and virtuoso professionalism of the master.
Indoor plants have become part of the fashionable interior
Surely many of you have indoor plants at home. So now this is not just a hobby, but a fashionable trend in interior design!
According to landscape designer Vyacheslav Udovenko, this year’s trendy indoor plants will be a variety of ferns, orchids and carnivorous plants. Creating a corner of a living jungle from bamboo also remains relevant.
Here is a photo of a successful design of indoor plants in the interior.
Create your own personal mirror
An undeniably stunning trend for 2022 is the use of mirrors by designers. Unlike all previous seasons, we are not talking about the usual hanging of mirrors where it is functionally necessary (for example, in the interior of a bathroom), but about creating entire mirror installations or wall panels. Multi-mirror is not just beautiful: by hanging mirrors on the wall you will visually expand the space and make the room a little brighter.
Floral motifs in every detail
A fashionable trend in interior design is the use of plant motifs. The 2022 collections feature a huge variety of lamps, consoles, tables, the legs of which are made in the form of tree branches.
An interesting solution is to use tree cuts in the most unexpected places. They can be seen as the base of table lamps, elements of decorative partitions, and wall compositions. Tree cuts look especially interesting in combination with glass.
Trends and new prints
Soft marble is in fashion
You heard right!
The trendy marble in 2022 is soft marble.
What's the secret?
It's simple : the designers decided to transfer the pattern of the marble cut onto the fabric. Looks very unusual!
Relaxing geometry
Geometric prints, despite all their sharp lines, are wonderful relaxers. It is thanks to the correctness of shapes and lines that our eyes can relax and rest. Such prints will look good on fabric accessories and as separate wall decoration elements.
The color scheme of geometric prints can be either classic black and white (for example, as in the Charleston collection from Pierre Frey), or rich and even extravagant tones (as in the collection of the British brand Harlequin).
Pattern mixtures
A new direction in interior prints is incompatible at first glance, blurry and even awkward mixtures of patterns and ornaments. Such prints are more suitable for interiors in ethnic or eclectic styles, but designers do not exclude the possibility of experimenting with other styles.
“I don’t like “trend”, “fashion squeak”, I don’t like the word “style”. For the sake of trends, designers imitate styles and lose their own individuality. Design should be more about contemporary culture and less about styles and trends.”
designer Karim Rashid
Technology Trends
Out of sight: what is fashionable is what is invisible
Household appliances that are practically invisible when not in use are becoming increasingly popular. These can be individual elements, such as a hidden hood from Gaggenau, or entire portable kitchens that can fit in a small box.
Without voice assistants - nowhere
According to Forbes, the second place in the TOP 10 home interior trends in 2022 includes gadgets that can be activated using voice commands. Amazon's Alexa and Google Home, which was released in December 2016, are expected to be the most popular.
Trends to Avoid
- Gilding. The tackiness of artificial glitter is no longer in trend. Designers recommend using gilded accents (in particular, brass lamps and fittings) as little as possible when decorating residential premises. Replace them with mother-of-pearl or silver plated ones. Another option is matte or satin gilded elements in the decor.
“Matte variations can be an unexpected solution for those surfaces that have traditionally been glossy and shiny. This is a real gift for your interior, which will make it compositionally deeper and more interesting.”
designer Bobby Burke
- “Edison light bulbs,” better known among us as “Ilyich light bulbs,” are round incandescent lamps on a long wire without any lampshades. Today they have lost their relevance and are more perceived as echoes of the DIY trend. Replace them with stylish retro lamps from the mid-70s or newfangled origami lampshades.
- Total white. An absolutely white interior is no longer considered fashionable. And there are two reasons for this. On the one hand, a perfectly white color is perceived as sterile and even hospital-like, which significantly reduces the feeling of coziness and comfort in such a room. Therefore, in 2022, designers are striving to use the so-called “natural white”, which is found in nature - the color of lime, milk, etc. On the other hand, in a completely white interior there is nothing for the eyes to catch on, so bright accents are essential.
- Details in Indigo color. Last season, stores were literally overflowing with indigo-colored accessories. Today, designers recommend using a calmer and cooler Riverside shade for decoration. According to some masters of interior design, this shade is the new black.
- Furniture is square in shape with sharp corners. After aggressive military, comfort, softness and coziness are back in trend.
- Smooth surfaces. Until recently, designers strived for absolute minimalism in everything, including textures. But what was previously perceived as ultra-modern is today more likely associated with lifeless, cold, soulless. Breathe life into your interior - diversify it with voluminous and unusual textures.
- Zigzag Chevron print. Two-dimensional and cheap - that's all there is to remember about this print.
- Quotes on the walls. And although it is almost impossible to find quotes in our native language in the interior, even in a foreign language they are intuitively perceived as an information load. 2022 is finally calling on us to slow down and take a break from digital technology.
Where to start a kitchen design project: photo examples
Who said that design should only be done by professionals? Don't be afraid to take on this task, it's not that difficult! You just need to consider a few simple rules that will help you avoid mistakes.
What should you do to prepare for designing the interior design of the kitchen-living room:
| Task | Description |
| Take measurements | You don't just need to measure all the walls. Calculate the distance of window openings and their location, the height of the hood, the dimensions of the ventilation and sewage ducts, the location of sockets and switches. If you mark all this on the project in advance, it will be much easier. All results obtained must be reflected on paper. |
| Learn the rules for arranging household appliances and furniture | Each appliance and cabinet has its own place. The refrigerator should not be close to the stove; the microwave cannot be positioned so that splashes from the sink fall on it. And the sink must be installed so that it can be connected to the water supply and sewerage system. There are other requirements that should be examined before designing a layout. Furniture can also be arranged in different ways. Decide whether the kitchen set will stand along one wall or be positioned in an L shape. |
| Select lighting | Cold light will visually expand the space, and warm spectrum lighting will make it cozier. It is best to place built-in lamps above the workspace, and a chandelier above the dining area. Designers recommend not placing more than three types of lighting in the kitchen. When planning the placement of lamps, consider the location of electrical outlets. |
| Decide on building materials | Finishing materials in the kitchen must be resistant to temperature and steam. It is important that surfaces can be cleaned with a brush and soapy water. Floors should not have a textured surface. If you plan to paint the walls, use moisture-resistant latex paints. It is best to decorate the work area with tiles or glass. |
That's the whole small set of rules. It's time to prepare your own sketch. If possible, try using a special computer program to design your own interior. Make several options and settle on the most acceptable one. Use photos of completed projects for inspiration. Look at what kitchens there are:
Photos of corner kitchen designs:
Photos of the interior design of the kitchen studio:
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Which style to choose for the interior of an apartment in 2017?
Mediterranean minimalism
Designers are offering an amazing combination of Scandinavian minimalism and Mediterranean richness to decorate their homes this year. Combine a restrained palette of basic colors and minimal details with bright accents and unusual shapes.
Believe me, the result will greatly impress you!
Mediterranean minimalism will transform the interior of even a one-room Khrushchev house.
Fantasy eclecticism
Bold decisions are one of the leading trends of 2022.
It can best be embodied in an eclectic style. This is one of the few styles, the content of which is determined by you and your taste, and not by strict canons. Imagine, experiment, take risks!
Vintage retro
Natural motifs are an integral part of the Art Nouveau style, which seems to send us back to the era of the heroes of Jules Verne. Antique maps, entomological collections of butterflies under glass, decorative notebooks, etc. would be appropriate here.
Classic style
Increasingly, modern interior designers call the classic style the “timeless” style, which literally means “through time.” It is the classic that is an example of sophistication and taste; it is relevant regardless of fashion, trends, tendencies, and time. Of course, the trendy shade Greenery is difficult to fit into a classic room. But in order to refresh it a little, you can use no less trendy shades of Dusty Cedar (pink cedar), Lush Meadow (meadow greens) or Potter's Clay (pottery clay).
According to some designers, the Riverside shade is the “new black” and will soon displace it from the classic style palette.
Loft
It's hard to imagine a style that would be more in line with the trends of 2022 than the loft.
A combination of glass, stone and raw wood - what could be more characteristic of a loft? Complement your already created design with trendy accessories!
Provence
Soft and cozy Provencal style is a kind of antipode to the energetic and intense trends of 2022.
Traditional pastel colors and a slight touch of dilapidation will be difficult to play with in accordance with the “spirit of the times”: juicy, strong, free.
But is it worth doing this at all?
Your apartment is your personal space, your individuality. Keep it and you are guaranteed to feel inner harmony and self-confidence.
Modern style
We hardly associate the modern style of apartment interior design with nature: strict lines, high-tech materials, cold surfaces. But the trends of 2022 prove to us the opposite: there is a place for nature in the future! Even such a purely natural material as wood in combination with glass looks incredibly futuristic and fashionable.
Ethnics
The variety of ethnic trends in interior design is an amazing opportunity for everyone to realize their wildest fantasies.
Still undecided which country in the world your soul belongs to?
Then here's a hint for you:
Trendy eclectic patterns and rich reds and purples are so close to the culture of Southeast Asian countries.
What if your dream is Cambodia?
Results and advice from the designer
A beautiful and modern kitchen is an achievable dream. Using the simple rules and techniques that we told you about in this material, you can create your own unique interior that will become the subject of your pride and the envy of your neighbors. Feel free to experiment and use tips from professionals.
A beautiful kitchen makes a happy owner, and this will certainly lead to an abundance of culinary masterpieces on your table. Don’t forget to share your design victories, perhaps they will also inspire someone to design their own interior!
Modern ideas for furnishings
Size is not the main thing
And even rather the opposite. When creating fashionable interiors, designers are trying to move away from large-sized furniture, replacing it with lighter and airier ones. Furniture should complement the space of the room, and not clutter it.
The main thing is the form...
And this shape should be soft, rounded, streamlined. No sharp corners! In 2022, exceptional smooth lines will prevail.
...and the opportunity to experiment!
What is possible thanks to modular furniture. For example, one of the most trendy products in the new catalog from IKEA was recognized as the VALLENTUNA modular sofa, which can be assembled at your discretion from different parts.
Kitchen set
Do you want to make your kitchen interior not only functional, but also fashionable?
Check out our stunning kitchenettes that will easily fit into any decor. Yes, yes, a small kitchen can now look amazing too!
Living room wall
Lightness and streamlinedness - this is what you should strive for when choosing a wall for your living room in 2022!
Since glass is very popular this year, choose walls with glass facades.
But the glass should be frosted - so the “insides” of the cabinet will not be obvious to your guests.
Wardrobes
Increasingly, interior designers prefer to use open wardrobes in the style of Carrie Bradshaw instead of closed wardrobes. However, in our apartments this may not always be appropriate. Therefore, one of the options could be a combination of a wardrobe for large items with weightless open shelving for accessories.
Computer desk
The ideal option for a modern computer desk would be a table that can be assembled at your discretion from different modules. Add stone or plant motifs (handles or decorative panels) to its design - and your workplace will become a stylish and fashionable solution in your home.
Bathroom furniture
It is in the bathroom that the stone will look just right! It is stylish, functional, beautiful, and practical. Moreover, you can use stone not only for wall decoration, but also as the main material for making bathroom furniture.
The latest color schemes for interiors
In the design of apartments in the photos of 2018-2019, we can increasingly see complex colors. Instead of the usual turquoise, jade or shiny soft mint shades appear. And even the usual milk-coffee range, which is always in trend, is now looking for new “sounds”, in some places appealing to caramel tones, rich shades of ice cream and cappuccino.
Lemon accents
All photos In the photo: A lemon-colored sofa as a color accent in a modern office
. An office decorated with an ultra-modern poster with a view of the evening metropolis opening from the side of the bridge may well belong to a famous architect. The wall drawings hint at this to us. A sofa in a rich lemon shade against a general background with predominant dark green and chocolate shades looks as bright as a beautiful lantern in a dark city park.
Jade Accents
All photos Pictured: Living room in an apartment with washed-out jade accents
The watercolor jade paints in this Art Deco interior have a silky sheen. Against the background of such shades, artificial light from floor lamps and chandeliers will create unexpected refractions of rays.
Milky truffle shades
All photos In the photo: Hall interior in coffee-truffle shades
Milky-truffle shades of the hall fill the space with a symmetrical composition with special nobility. And the poster with the image of a hummingbird, which, like the jewelry of the famous jeweler Rene Lalique, who worked in the Art Nouveau technique, seems to be woven from noble stones and gems, serves as a coloristic accent.
Turquoise Accents
All photos In the photo: Column with flutes near a wall trimmed with turquoise stone
Turquoise also continues to be in trend, which can appear either in the form of aquamarine shades reminiscent of the surface of serene ocean lagoons, or be expressed in a cyan tone, which is closer to blue than to green. In the hall with a fluted column, one of the walls is decorated with a noble stone of a pale turquoise hue. Thanks to this solution, the interior looks more luxurious and expensive. In combination with patinated gray textures, the turquoise stone finish looks quite contrasting.
Silver and blue pearlescent accents
All photos In the photo: Living room in a modern apartment with blue and silver accents
Metallic accents can be combined with blue accessories. After all, silver tints go well with both cobalt and azure shades. In the living room in the photo, the blue color of the satin sofa cushions is repeated in the decor of the stone texture, which resembles volcanic lava or a sea cave.
Eggplant accents in a beige interior
All photos In the photo: Bright living room interior with eggplant accents
Eggplant accents on the light background of the living room in combination with flower pots add femininity and spring lightness to the space. Please note that the designers here combine matte velor textures and shiny satin textiles, thereby creating an additional decorative effect.
The main rules for choosing stylish curtains
In 2022, there are several main trends that should be taken into account when choosing curtains:
- Curtains made of light, airy, floating fabrics in pastel shades with decorative elements of feathers, rhinestones or sequins. These curtains are ideal for the living room or dining room.
- Curtains made of thick fabrics with bright geometric patterns are an excellent option for a bedroom interior.
- Curtains made of coarse fibers in natural shades with floral prints. What could be better for a Provence style kitchen?
- Ultra-modern curtains made of luminous fabric imitating copper wire or complemented with metal inserts. The high-tech nature of such curtains speaks for itself: this is an amazing solution for modern apartment interior design.
Which finish to choose for surfaces?
Ceiling
When finishing the ceiling, it is worth remembering one main rule: experiments are only permissible in high and spacious rooms! If your apartment has ceilings of 3 meters or more, feel free to decorate them with textured elements, textured installations or multi-level structures. Otherwise, it is better to get by with small decorative panels in light shades.
Walls
In 2022, everything that feels good to the touch is fashionable. Wall decoration is no exception. Ideally, use wooden or stone panels or textile upholstery, such as velvet. But a more budget option - wallpaper - will also look good in the interior. This year, designers recommend using textured fiberglass or textile-based wallpaper.
Floor
Do you dream that your home will excite you with elegance and chic? What could be simpler! Use marble for flooring! This flooring will fit perfectly into traditional apartment interior design styles. For loft, high-tech and minimalist styles, choose self-leveling floors with a reflective effect.
Specifics of kitchen design in a private house, photo
In a private house there is much more space and here the owner can give free rein to his own imagination. Not enough space? You can always make a redevelopment or extension. Depending on the specifics of the interior, you can change the location of utility networks, the shape and size of window openings.
As a rule, in private houses in the kitchen there is not one, but several windows; their skillful design will give the interior a special zest
In a private house, you can install a fireplace in the kitchen or, if desired, a Russian stove. It is very convenient when the kitchen has access to the terrace or garden. In the warm season, you can set the table in the fresh air by building a summer kitchen. The owners do not have to limit themselves in choosing the interior style. Provence and country, modern and high-tech will organically fit into a country house.
For inspiration, we offer the best photos of kitchen design in private homes:
The best design ideas for different rooms
Modern ideas for living room interior
The main decision in 2022 for the living room interior is to abandon massive upholstered furniture in favor of lightweight structures with legs. Walls can be decorated with mirrors. Light decorative partitions made of carved wood or glass will add a special charm to your living room.
Which interior to choose for the kitchen in 2022?
The attention of designers this year is focused primarily on creating an interior for miniature kitchens. This is why IKEA mini-kitchens, all kinds of bar carts on wheels and the most hidden household appliances have become so relevant. Decorative panels made of cork wood will fit perfectly into the kitchen.
Read more: Kitchen design: fresh ideas for 2022
New items for bedroom design
An abundance of textile accessories is exactly what your bedroom needs. After all, what can create a greater feeling of comfort and coziness than soft pillows with a marble print or a warm blanket with an ethnic pattern? And furniture with rounded corners will also help make the interior of the bedroom functional - this way there is less chance that you will get injured while asleep. Just do not use gold-plated fittings under any circumstances; in 2022, this is bad manners!
See more photos of modern bedroom design here.
Decorating a modern bathroom
Unlike other rooms in residential premises, due to temperature changes and high humidity in the bathroom, it is worth giving preference not to natural materials, but to their high-tech modern analogues. This way your bathroom will preserve not only its presentable appearance longer, but also your health - mold and bacterial colonies are extremely harmful!
Read about hallway design in 2022 here.
Design features of small kitchens: photo options
Don't despair if you have a modest-sized kitchen. On the contrary, the more difficult the task, the more interesting it is! What to consider when planning a small room:
- Avoid using bright, saturated colors. To visually enlarge a small space, use soft light colors of no more than two colors. A too colorful interior will make the kitchen look heavy and chaotic. You probably won't like cooking in such an environment.
The photo shows the interior design of a kitchen with a total area of 12 square meters.
- Use glossy surfaces. Matte coatings absorb light and visually reduce space.
Glossy furniture in the photo in the interior of a 10 sq. m kitchen. m
- Do not use pronounced ornaments and patterns, especially large ones. Contrasting patterns also “eat up” the area. If you really want to, choose an inexpressive small ornament.
When decorating a window in a small room, do not use heavy frills or several layers of textiles. The best choice would be roller blinds or Roman blinds.
Stylish kitchen design 7 sq m
Advice! If you have the feeling that the kitchen is a bit boring in terms of color, brighten it up with a bright curtain and tablecloth in the same color.
The secret weapon of professional designers will help you add space: make the floor in the same color as the lower cabinets of the kitchen unit. To rationally use every centimeter of space, treat the issue of arranging household appliances with passion. If there is a built-in oven, you can install a microwave above it.
Advice! It is convenient when the doors of the kitchen unit do not open to the side, but, for example, move, as in a compartment.
It is not at all necessary to install a large dining table. Use a book table, a pull-out table or a wide window sill.
Kitchen interior 9 sq m with retractable table
A glass tabletop is an excellent choice for a small space; it does not weigh down the interior. For such a tabletop you should choose light chairs or neat stools that can be stacked on top of each other for storage.
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