How to make a room cozy is a question that many owners of apartments and private houses ask themselves. It comes up especially often when people are finishing repairs. Naturally, solely finishing the ceiling, floor and walls, as well as arranging furniture, may not give the desired effect. Therefore, to make it pleasant to be in the room, and at the same time to experience a feeling of psychological comfort, you need to work hard. The use of special rules can significantly help with this.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your home feel cozy.
Features in creating comfort for a room
To create a cozy room interior, you must follow the following rules:
- Arrange furniture in such a way that it is convenient to use.
- In small apartments and rooms it is better to use light colors in decoration.
- Do not oversaturate the room with decor, so as not to create a feeling of chaos.
- Arrange the light wisely. It must be multi-level.
- If a room serves several purposes, a necessary condition for comfort is proper zoning.
- Naturally, if it is possible to make a fireplace in the area, even if it is artificial, this will give the design some zest and warmth.
- Don't use too many colors. One main tone should prevail in the room, and the rest should obey it according to the rules of color harmony.
- It is imperative to maintain a certain style. This should be visible in everything from the decoration of walls, floors and ceilings to decorative elements.
Next, we will consider in detail how to make a room cozy and at the same time comfortable for all family members.
Square hall design
The design of a hall in a private house in the form of a “square” is recommended to be designed taking into account:
- existing architectural elements;
- level of natural light;
- location of window openings;
- area.
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In a large square living room, you can install a set of chocolate-colored upholstered furniture, “filling” the room with warmth.
Highlighting the compositional center of the room can be done by lighting or placing a large carpet or fireplace on the floor. Nearby you can install an unusually shaped table with an openwork tabletop and twisted legs.
A small square hall should be filled with light-colored furniture, decorating the walls in the same way. The presence of all kinds of niches in the hall can be filled with comfortable lamps with cozy armchairs, creating a relaxation area here. They are also great for arranging flower pots and arranging shelves with books.
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Space zoning options
Zoning a room is done only if it is large enough in area. And it contains several zones at the same time that serve different purposes.
Using screens
Zoning using screens requires the following features in the arrangement of objects:
- The part that will be located further from the window must necessarily have an additional source of lighting. This is done because the screen blocks some of the light coming from the window.
- You should not use products that are too dull where there is no need for it. It is better to use openwork ones, which will look more lightweight. Solid ones, which completely isolate part of the space, should be used only where it is necessary to fence off a sleeping area.
Screens are a design element through which it is possible to accentuate and decorate a space.
Partitions
Partitions that are erected for the purpose of zoning a room are best done in the form of mezzanines and small cabinets with closed shelves. They work well where you need to separate a sleeping area and a common space.
Properly placed partitions will help delimit zones in your home.
Or in the form of bookshelves and various open storage systems where it is necessary to isolate the common living area from the place where food will be eaten. In this case, they look attractive if they are not deaf.
And others
In small rooms, an excellent option for zoning would be decorative curtains in the form of glass beads or other small elements strung on vertically descending threads. Such structures are attached to the ceiling and can either completely block off the entire width of the room. Or, which is much more common, cover only part of the width.
Curtains made of beads are one of the most spectacular decors.
This creates a cozy room that serves several purposes simultaneously.
State of the art lighting for comfort in the room
Lighting is not only functional. Using it you can achieve certain effects:
- Room zoning.
- Creating a specific light and shadow game that can have one or another psycho-emotional effect.
- With skillful use of light sources, you can visually expand a small room and make it more emotionally positive.
Interior lighting is one of the most important elements in the design of any room.
To achieve such effects, you must follow the following rules:
- If the room has a guest area and a dining area at the same time, it is necessary to make two main central light sources. The first one will be located above the sofa area or in the center of this area. The second light source is hung directly above the dining table.
- Do not forget that in addition to the main point of lighting in the room there must be additional ones. These could be hanging sconces that look better in the bedroom. Or floor lamps that enhance the space of the living room.
- In addition, in modern design, spotlights are often found that help to evenly distribute lighting over the entire area of the room.
Choosing cozy furniture for the room
When the question arises about what can be put in a room to make it as comfortable as possible, you need to pay attention to the following options:
- Corner sofas that can accommodate all family members. If the room allows, then you can place two sofas opposite each other, moving them away from the wall. But this option is only permissible over large areas.
- Small slides. You should not place bulky cabinets in living rooms. They take up part of the space and visually overload it. In this case, built-in wardrobes or plasterboard structures work better, which enclose part of the space to create unique storage closets.
- In children's rooms it is better to have modular furniture that can be periodically rearranged as the child grows and his requirements change.
- In the bedroom, you should not clutter up the space too much, as psychologically this creates an oppressive, uncomfortable interior. And it causes concern where a person should rest.
Furniture is the most important element of the interior.
Arranging a reading space using a regular chair
And yet, it should be recognized that the main element necessary for comfortable reading is a banal chair. Especially in cases where it is not possible to arrange a reading place on the windowsill or in any other corner of your home. And you need to choose it, first of all, from the point of view of convenience and comfort, because you will have to spend long hours in it - this means that the load on the spine should be minimal, and the chair should be as comfortable as possible.
When creating a reading area, it is best to place it somewhere in a corner so that the chair does not disturb anyone
It is also necessary to organize lighting, which should not be too bright so that the eyes are not overstrained, and the pages should be illuminated evenly, which is no less important. It is advisable to place bookshelves as close to the chair as possible so that you can get the book you need without getting up from it
A table is also necessary in the reading area. For example, you can put a cup of tea or coffee on it in order to turn the reading process into a real pleasure. By the way, if you wish, you can also place an ottoman for your feet, which will serve as a very convenient addition.
Thus, there are a lot of ways to create a cozy reading place in the house, as well as design solutions. The main thing is that you need to start from such criteria as maximum convenience and comfort and apply a little imagination.
Textiles in the interior of the room
Textiles are one of the basic elements of a room, which can give it truly warmth and comfort. This design consists of several steps:
- Curtains, tulle or curtains.
- Carpet, runner or small fur rug.
- Upholstered furniture.
- Soft sofa pillows and blankets.
It is very important that the textile design is in harmony with the finishing of the floor and walls. This primarily applies to curtains and carpets.
Textiles are the finishing touch to creating the look of any interior.
Despite the fact that fabric must be present even in the most ascetic and minimalist interior, you should not overload the room with this method of decoration. Since a large number of woven upholstery not only creates the feeling of a “grandmother’s chest”, but also has a negative impact on health. This is due to the fact that fabric is a natural reservoir of dust, moisture and fungus.
Without such a valuable component as textiles, not a single full-fledged interior can take place.
Organization and order
All efforts will be fruitless if you do not maintain the established order on the shelves. Boxes, baskets, and folders will help with organization. It’s easier to clean this way, pulling out a whole block of items in one low basket-pallet, and it looks neater. If you need to put an item not included in the composition on the shelf, you can always put it in a tall box, which is exactly in its place.
Folders can help not only in storing papers, but also serve as a kind of vertical boxes - several books with unpleasant covers or small equipment such as a router can be hidden behind the beautiful spine of the folder.
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Choosing a style direction
To make a room beautiful, it is very important to choose the right style solution. The design of the room must correspond to the inner worldview. Therefore, before starting to repair or re-equip a room, it is necessary to clearly think through the style solution that will subsequently be implemented. It is very important that everything, from the finishing of the main planes to the smallest decorative elements, is subordinated to the same style.
Interior design styles have evolved over the past several centuries.
Modern
Modern is a very original interior solution. A home room designed in it should contain original textile solutions with patterns depicting non-standard large flowers, insects and curving lines. It is advisable to apply stained glass elements pointwise. And definitely wooden carved structures of unusual shape.
Art Nouveau style is a design in which natural materials, natural colors and soft, rounded lines predominate in the furnishings and decor.
Modern
The modern style is more dynamic, which is why it is not suitable for everyone. It is often chosen by teenagers and active young or middle-aged couples.
When decorating it, you should prefer an achromatic color scheme with small splashes of bright and rich color, but always in a small area.
Modern design style is a natural, eye-pleasing atmosphere.
All surfaces should be as geometric as possible, without any smooth complex designs. Here everything is subject to the coldness and prudence of the modern technological world. This is a kind of home comfort that is not suitable for everyone. And this should be taken into account!
Classical
The classic interior is more traditional. But for its most authentic execution, a significant amount of money for implementation and a large number of elements are required:
- Expensive furniture of classical forms, with obligatory elements of inlay and carving.
- Upholstered furniture upholstered in expensive fabrics such as brocade and jacquard.
- Classic carpets on the floor and decoration with vases and figurines.
Classic style in the interior is like wine - it becomes more valuable over the years.
And others
When you want softness and tenderness, especially in the bedroom, a cozy white room can be decorated in a shabby chic style. It is worth mentioning right away that such an interior is more suitable for a young girl, since small ornamental motifs in the form of flowers or butterflies should be placed on the light-colored walls, upholstery and curtains. The abundance of ruffles, flounces, and textile trim makes the room truly girlish.
Shabby Chic style in the interior, otherwise known as “shabby chic”, is a fairly young design direction of the late 80s.
For the living room you can choose Provence or rustic style. They fit very well into standard city apartments, without requiring too expensive changes and, at the same time, do not clutter up the space with large furniture elements.
It is chosen by sophisticated people and people who want to add a romantic atmosphere of rural life to everyday life.
The colonial style also behaves well, but here you will need to maintain every little detail in order to maintain a balance between elegance and laconicism.
Colonial interior style is European comfort and oriental flavor in one bottle.
But using authentic national styles, for example, such as Japanese or oriental, is not recommended. They can get boring quite quickly and cause irritation in the owners later.
Games with colors
Don't forget about color. It is best if the contents of the rack support the color scheme of the room - 2-3 colors (4 are possible if one of them is basic neutral). To do this, books that do not match the color will have to be wrapped in covers or put away in boxes.
The shelves can be left colored if the interior allows it. But here there are a couple of interesting tricks: books can be arranged in a gradient, according to the colors of the rainbow, or you can assign your own color to individual shelves and collect books and decor on them only in shades of this range. It would be good if not every shelf was bright, but only a few accent ones.
The color of the back of the shelves is also very important. The photographic examples below will help you understand its enormous importance for the overall composition.
Choosing a color palette for comfort in the room
To make the room look cozy, you should prefer the following shades:
- All colors of natural wood, from the lightest bleached to dark wenge.
- The creamy range is also quite comfortable from the point of view of psychological perception.
- All pastel colors also perform very well, no matter how large the window is in the room or how well it is lit during the day.
Pastel colors in the interior make it calm, sophisticated and light.
With all the other brighter, colder and warmer colors, you need to work very wisely so that the room does not become too gloomy and gloomy.
Interesting accessories for the room
Photo wallpaper can be an interesting addition to a room. But in this case, you should correctly arrange the remaining elements of the interior so that they do not clutter the main accent in the interior.
Photo wallpaper in the interior is an ideal solution to make your interior attractive and unforgettable.
The original floor lamps and sconces look beautiful. But it is important to remember that they must resonate in their intended direction with all other elements of the room and its decoration.
Floor lamps are classic lighting fixtures that can make any room more comfortable.
For the bathroom, it is important to choose comfortable furniture if the space allows it. Here you need to create more ergonomics, then this part of the housing will become convenient for use and, accordingly, cozy.
A cozy room is like a cocoon of softness, where the choice of colors and materials used have their own meaning.
Where is the best place to store books?
Finding a suitable place for a home library in a large house is not at all difficult. Its role can be played by a separate spare room or home office. The ideal option is an office. It will be possible to read and do business away from the noise.
A home library is usually combined with a living room or office
It is necessary to organize storage so that finding the right book does not take much time
An equally attractive place is the living room. A large living room with bookshelves and a fireplace will look amazing. If the apartment is small, there is very little space, bookshelves can be placed right in the bedroom. Shelves can be built-in, then they will not take up useful space. Many people hide them behind the doors of a large wardrobe.
A sliding bookcase will ensure high safety of books and elegantly complement the interior of the room
On open shelves you will have to deal with dust more often
Photos of examples of decorating comfort in a room:
If there is no common understanding of how to decorate each room in your home, it is better to consider samples and examples. They will help you figure out how best to transform your living space to create greater comfort and coziness.
