The living room is the heart of the whole house or apartment. In this room we gather in the evenings with the whole family in front of the TV or receive guests. This is a place where each member of the household should feel comfortable. Therefore, when repairing the walls in the living room, it is necessary to be guided not just by fashion trends in the world of finishing materials, but also to listen to the opinions of all the people living in the house.
The walls of the living room are the decoration and background of the room at the same time. Make repairs and decoration from the simplest and most commonly used materials - wallpaper, drywall, paint, decorative plaster.
Hall renovation: how to start work, preparatory stage
It all starts with thoroughly cleaning the ceiling and walls of old finishes. This stage of work must be done as efficiently as possible, otherwise the new finish risks crumbling along with the old one. An exception is when finishing walls with plasterboard; in this case, it is not at all necessary to remove the old finish.
After the old finish is removed, hidden electrical wiring needs to be installed. The final stage is puttying followed by sanding; in this case, a primer can be applied to the surface in advance.
The finish must be extremely firmly fixed to the surface, and it does not matter whether it is brick, concrete, wood or drywall. To do this, we prime the walls; it provides excellent adhesion and protects the surface from damage. On a concrete base, a primer layer is often abandoned, but still in this case there is a real chance that the repair will not be of the highest quality.
But only a primer is not capable of hiding various types of irregularities and surface flaws. To level the wall and hide its defects, you need to putty the wall. Puttying and sanding help make the wall as smooth and even as possible.
You can learn how to properly putty walls from the following material:
Typically, the preparatory stage includes checking the floor for various types of deformation, such as creaking, unevenness and loose beams. If this is the case, then outdated boards are replaced with new ones, and all kinds of defects are eliminated.
Renovating the living room in an apartment: how to choose wall decoration
A color palette is an opportunity to do everything in a new way; color affects perception and the atmosphere in the house. Color helps to visually divide the space into zones, and even adjust the interior. Examples may be the following: light walls and a dark floor visually expand the space; light finishing of the floor, ceiling and walls makes the room larger. There is another option - one wall is darker than the other, all this increases the depth of the room.
Features of wall decoration in the hall:
- Choose only high quality wallpaper - cheap ones will affect the overall perception of the room, designer ones will make it more fashionable;
- Silk, linen or velvet wallpapers do not fade, do not collect dust, and, importantly, do not absorb odors;
- The most practical option is non-woven wallpaper, which can be repainted to match the desired light if desired.
The cheapest option is paper wallpaper. They do not require large expenditures, but have many disadvantages. They fade from ultraviolet radiation and cannot withstand high humidity and sudden temperature changes.
Recommendations on how to choose wallpaper for the living room:
Furniture for a modern living room
After completing work on the floor, walls and ceiling, we move on to the next task: purchasing furniture for the living room. Again, it all depends on the styling of the room. To start, just think about what items you would like to see in the room.
- Furniture can be made to order if a suitable option that you like and fits into the interior of the living room cannot be found.
- Most often this is the best choice, because you can decide what color, design and material the item will be.
- Small rooms are better suited to furniture that does not take up much space. This way you can achieve accuracy and sophistication.
- Add shelves to store small items. They will fit into absolutely any style.
After furnishing, it's time to decorate. Accessories will help give your living room a more complete look, as well as add your own flavor to the atmosphere.
Finally, work with the lighting. Position all light sources as intended and adjust the power and type settings. If your living room also serves as a kitchen, lighting fixtures must be in all areas.
Think carefully before undertaking renovations. Think through every little detail and select all the elements so that later the living room will only please you and bring you a lot of pleasure and comfort.
Hall: renovation, design, examples
It is important to do the correct arrangement of furniture with your own hands. And here there is a principle: the more often you use an element of furniture, the more space there should be around it. The TV needs to be placed in a place where it can be clearly seen from all the seats in the hall when watching.
The fireplace always gives a special coziness in the room; family and guests gather around it. If you often plan to have meals in the hall, place a large table in the middle. But the most standard option is cozy armchairs, a comfortable sofa, and a small coffee table.
What should the interior of the hall be like?
- Maximum free, cozy, without the use of unnecessary items;
- A small bookcase, an aquarium, and an elegant floor lamp are always appropriate;
- Living plants provide a feeling of comfort and freshness.
The design of the window should also correspond to the overall design solution of the room. If the window is located on the sunny side, dark-colored curtains will look even darker against its background. Therefore, in this case, choose light-colored curtains made of thick fabric.
Styles
If you have a small living room, then you can use classic, modern, modern, hi-tech, minimalism, country style.
Baroque, Rococo, and Empire styles are not suitable for small living rooms, since they require space, luxury, and wealth; they are perfect for large living rooms, which can be gracefully furnished in these styles.
However, it should be borne in mind that these styles require significant funds for expensive gold-plated accessories and decorative elements: lamps, candlesticks, figurines, sconces, floor lamps, table lamps, openwork tables, expensive sofa upholstery made of natural fabrics, tapestries, brocade, velvet.
When choosing Empire, Rococo and Baroque, it is better that the furniture is made of natural wood.
Suspended ceilings and laminate floors look very interesting and colorful in modern living room designs. In general, laminate floors are suitable for all styles, but if you choose a classic, country style, it is better to choose laminate flooring that has natural shades of wood. Using Baroque, Rococo, Empire styles, you can use figured stucco in abundance on the ceiling.
The high-tech style should be complemented in the form of decorative elements: table lamps, lighting elements, figurines of this style.
Options for renovating a hall in an apartment: photos and examples in a small room
A good and beautiful renovation can be done in a small room. You just have to try, the space needs to be simultaneously given coziness, comfort and, of course, practicality.
Here you will have to give up everything unnecessary. You can take plain wallpaper, and pictures or paintings will look beautiful on them. If the renovation is for youth, the decisions can be as bold as desired. For example, light floors, light blinds on the windows and red matte wallpaper. Then in such a room you will put only a sofa, a stand with a TV (the stand can be in natural wood shades) and a transparent coffee table. And the floor should be light, and the sofa should better match the tone of the blinds.
Renovating a hall in a house: examples
Let's say the hall is one room, which is truly a multifunctional room. The best option in this case would be a pastel color scheme; it will increase the space of the room.
Visually dividing a room into zones is possible using colors. For example, you decorate your relaxation area in light colors, the living area can be brighter, and the work area is marked with neutral colors.
Material on how to properly zone a living room will also be useful:
Furniture that contains related functions will also be appropriate in such an apartment. The wall cabinet is equipped with separate sections (options in 2-3 floors), where, for example, a desk or dining table is hidden.
Floor finishing options
The flooring in the living room can be anything, for example, parquet or laminate. The choice of coating largely depends on the style of the interior.
- Simple trends, such as minimalism, are suitable for a monochromatic coating.
- As for parquet, it can go anywhere.
- Laminate goes well with modern and high-tech rooms.
There is also a carpet that will fit into Provence or Loft, thanks to its cozy appearance.
