People make renovations to change the environment in their living space. As a result, they receive a beautiful and multifunctional room in which it is cozy and comfortable to stay. They also want the renovation to be in the same style. That is, all the rooms and even the bathroom and kitchen had a common concept and “echoed” each other.
Do you want to know how to renovate in the same style and live in a beautiful apartment? We will tell you how to implement such an idea and share useful tips.
What is a one-style renovation?
Otherwise, the interior of a living space in the same style is called monochrome. One specific style is taken as a basis, and all work is produced in accordance with its canons. However, you can add notes from other directions. The main goal is to create a single space in which all elements are interconnected.
Let us note that the renovation itself and thinking through the interior in a single design is a rather labor-intensive task that requires a lot of free time, since it is necessary to think through every detail.
Interesting fact! The fashion for monochrome interiors came from Western Europe. Europeans began to make repairs, which became fashionable and remained in demand for decades to come.
Contrasts
If you want to use two or more different styles in your interior, let them all be recognizable and independent.
How to combine this? There is no need to try to select elements in such a way that they rhyme with each other in color, material or texture. The brighter the contrast, the more interesting the interior looks.
The principle of operation is similar to zoning, but it is not used directly. Each functional area has a distinct, immediately readable style, but it can be diluted with completely unexpected elements. For example, tapestry pillows appear on a brutal black leather sofa. Or a steampunk-style refrigerator appears in a laconic, minimalist kitchen - it all depends on your preferences and courage.
Where to begin?
Before you start repairing, you should take into account a few useful tips.
- Buy all the necessary materials in one store. This will save time and money.
- Compare paint and wallpaper colors. Different consumables are used in the rooms, but they should be in the same color scheme, without sharp transitions.
- Use modeling programs. There are various 3D applications on the Internet in which designers and ordinary users create interiors. Everything you need is there: colors, furniture arrangement, adjustment of parameters. This allows you to see from the outside what an apartment or private house will look like.
- Consult with designers. Company employees provide consultations and will always tell you how successful the choice regarding the finishing and furnishing of the premises will be.
- Inspect old furniture. Perhaps some items are still in good condition and can simply be restored.
Design project of a studio apartment
The preparatory stage of repair includes:
- a detailed projection of the customer’s vision of the future apartment in the design project;
- searching for a reliable contractor who will do the repairs efficiently and on time;
- measuring the premises and drawing up an estimate by a surveyor-engineer;
- discussion of all the details (purchase of materials and their delivery to the site, garbage removal, cleaning, deadlines, creation of working conditions for the team, etc.), signing the contract.
Designing the design of a studio apartment is an important task, on the basis of which the entire further renovation process will be built. A feature of the studio’s design project is, on the one hand, the optimal furnishing of the premises with furniture and appliances, based on the needs and wishes of the customer, and on the other hand, the design of the apartment in a style that suits the customer’s aesthetic preferences and lifestyle.
Competent and thoughtful detailing of the project determines the final result of the renovation - convenience, comfort, and harmony of the interior. The guarantor of the accuracy of the project and the quality of the repair is a reliable contractor of repair work. The contractor’s work begins with a surveyor visiting the site and drawing up a detailed estimate. At the stage of signing a contract for the provision of repair services, the following must be recorded: the price and volume of repair work, completion dates, related services, payment procedure, guarantee and liability for violation of the terms of the contract.
After purchasing and delivering rough finishing materials and tools, the team begins work.
Stylistic tips for renovations in the same style
- Apply different shades.
It is not necessary to use only primary colors (white, black, purple, green, orange, etc.). You can make smooth transitions between surfaces: floor, ceiling and walls.
- Dark shades are for furniture, light shades are for surfaces.
This combination looks quite harmonious. Furniture that is several tones darker than the walls and floor looks more impressive than one tone. In addition, this way you can emphasize the depth and beauty of the color used.
- The presence of bright accents in the interior.
You can interestingly diversify the interior and give it bright notes. Figurines, poufs, pillows and blankets will come in handy. Don't be afraid of experiments. In addition, you can add lamps: install floor sconces or lamps with lampshades.
Healthy! Accessories in contrasting colors are the highlight of any interior. You just need to arrange them correctly for a harmonious combination in space.
- More white.
Many people believe that using white in renovation and interior design is impractical. However, white visually increases the space. Such surfaces are easier to care for than, for example, black ones.
- Add a beautiful ornament or stripes.
This advice is suitable for those who want to diversify their design. You can use ceramic borders, baseboards and ceiling moldings, textiles with interesting patterns. The interior will only benefit from this.
Stripes, like ornaments, play an important role. Whether they are vertical or horizontal - there is no fundamental difference. The main thing is that the elements visually expand or lengthen the room, making the interior brighter and more diverse.
- Ceilings should be light.
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You should not decorate the ceiling in dark colors or bright flashy ones, even acidic ones. It is uncomfortable to stay in such rooms for more than ten minutes. They reduce space and put pressure on perception. Therefore, it is better to give preference to light shades of the ceiling. They balance the situation.
- The courage of experiments.
Not everyone knows, but you can carefully add elements from another to an interior in one style. To do this, you need to choose the main style and think about what will go well with it: loft, modern, classic or Scandinavian style items.
- Furniture made from the same materials.
It is difficult to achieve unity in the interior if the bed is forged metal and the bedside table is plastic. That is, the furniture should be either metal or wood.
Zoning examples
Still undecided on how to plan your room? Next, we have collected 30+ photos of stylish interiors that can become your inspiration.
For bedroom and living room
If you have no problems falling asleep with the TV on during daylight hours, choose light, light-transmitting shelves or screens. Those who are sensitive to external factors should pay attention to thick curtains and sliding partitions.
For children's and living rooms
No matter how much we love our children, sometimes we want to take a break from them. It may seem that this is unrealistic in a one-room apartment. We hasten to please you: your little fidget will be delighted with his own “mini-universe”. In order to separate the nursery, curtains and screens are suitable.
Bright fabrics
If you don’t have the time or desire to choose accessories for a long time, just go to a fabric store and choose the one that you like best. You can use it to sew curtains, pillow covers, bedspreads for the bedroom, or stretch it on a stretcher and hang it on the wall. At the same time, this decor can be easily changed if you get bored with it. Of course, you can make fabric covers for furniture, such as poufs, chairs or even armchairs, but this will require a little more effort.
Favorite work of art
This solution lies on the surface; if you have a favorite painting or photograph, hang it on the wall and complement the interior with accessories, textiles and other little things in the colors of your favorite work. In such an interior you will always be comfortable and happy.
Carpets
It would seem that carpets and carpet runners have sunk into oblivion, but modern designers very often use them to unite the interior with color. They can highlight the texture and color of wood on the floor or furniture, set dynamics with a graphic pattern and add coziness to any room. For example, a carpet in luxurious colors will complement a dining group or a round table in the kitchen. Carpets also do an excellent job of zoning a room.
Don’t be afraid to combine colors, come up with your own combinations, and experiment with interior decoration. Remember that the most important thing is to choose a color, and then you just need to spread it throughout the interior using various decorative objects: furniture, works of art, fabrics, carpets and other accessories.
80/20 rule
Universal advice that always works. If 2 styles are used in interior design, one of them should be the main one - 80% of the interior and accessories should be made according to its principles. The second will be accented - it accounts for about 20%.
The main task is to maintain this percentage correctly. There are no clear formulas here. Combining styles are selected individually - both should be expressed in the interior, but they should not argue with each other. It is important not to overload the situation with details that make it difficult to perceive - all controversial elements should be replaced or removed.
