To transform your apartment, make the furnishings in it attractive and memorable, it is not at all necessary to saturate its decor with some expensive elements. Bright accents in the interior are quite capable of solving this problem. The method is simple and extremely effective, so designers are happy to use it in their practice. Bright accents easily fit into various styles, trends and trends of modern design.
blue poufs of unusual shape in the living room in the Art Nouveau style, as bright accents in the interior
A well-chosen splash of color will not only enliven the overall picture, but will add expression to it. This technique is good not only for interior design. He is great at landscaping, makeup, and even wardrobe design. In any case, it works flawlessly, but in the case of an apartment, the role of colorful ties and bright scarves will be played by decorative elements for the room. You can place accents with bright pillows, covers, furniture covers and many other things, the main thing is that they fit organically into the space being decorated, and for this there are a number of certain rules that it would be nice to get acquainted with before starting work.
Bright accents in the interior: psychological aspects
What can become a colorful accent in a room? Almost any element of its furnishings, from furniture to the unusual style of finishing one of the walls. Why is this being done? Adding accents to the pastel decor of a small room will distract from the lack of space. A bedroom with a small amount of bright details will acquire a unique flavor and allow its owners to wake up in a cheerful mood.
painting. made in warm orange tones stands out against interior items in neutral tones
The accent philosophy is perfect. It allows you to change the style of the interior without any special financial costs. For example, a colorful wall panel, several sofa cushions and colorful vases, ornamentally made in the same style, will change the atmosphere of the living room beyond recognition. Bright accents are especially effective in a calm interior. However, in an effort to change the appearance of such a space, you need to try to maintain a proportional balance, otherwise, oversaturating the room with colors instead of originality will introduce diversity into it and make the atmosphere tiring.
And further. When choosing accent colors for decor, you should not focus on fashion trends; it is more appropriate to take into account your own preferences. Play with splashes of bright colors, so you can visually enlarge the space, give it some color, or even make it exclusive.
an original chandelier will undoubtedly attract the attention of guests
Using bright accents, you:
- Showcase your individuality.
- Make your room interior complete.
- Allow those present to enjoy being in a creative environment.
Monochromatic spaces are not relevant. Today we want a riot of colors or, at a minimum, the presence of bright accents in the home interior. Small spots of color will divide the room into zones and force you to pay attention to the overall environment. They will fill the space with fresh colors. A couple of bright dots will refresh a design that is boring with monotony.
yellow decorative pillows dilute the color scheme of the white and blue living room
Bright colors improve your mood. They set you up for work, so they definitely need to be used in children's rooms. In the kitchen, bright colors are also assigned not only a decorative role, because, say, red, green, purple - stimulate the appetite. The blue spectrum, on the contrary, completely extinguishes the desire to eat something tasty. This color in kitchen decor is very useful for those who want to lose weight.
Decorative elements and textiles
When creating a living room design in a modern style, you should pay special attention to the selection of decor. It should not oversaturate the interior, but be a connecting link between different components of the decor. Taking this into account, suitable decor includes:
- large frameless paintings;
- posters;
- sculptures with a streamlined silhouette;
- living plants.
Tip: In a modern style that focuses on functionality and comfort, collections of trinkets, floral patterns and textiles with lush draperies will not be appropriate. The latter should be as natural and monochromatic as possible, without layering textures.
Choosing an accent color
Accent in the interior are those objects or elements that have colors different from the background colors. In white and blue decor, the role of color accents can be played by orange furniture, accessories, and textiles. If this space is filled with light blue objects, then they will only become a complement to the main color. For lilac-beige rooms, the accent will be greenery. Lavender, cream and purple will remain additional shades. The decoration of a purely beige interior will be pink, and an additional spectrum will be a light brown palette. And there are many such options. It is important to learn how to combine them correctly.
a multi-colored panel at the head of the bed and a non-standard shelf are bright decorative elements in the bedroom interior
- Warm-cold option .
If you want to emphasize the warmth of the design of a room made in “sultry” colors (yellow, peach, orange, apricot, terracotta), you should use colors representing a cool palette as bright accents in the interior. In this case, you will not only complete the task, but also somewhat cool down the “ardor” of the situation. In a cool and gloomy atmosphere, warm shades will be indispensable:
a) honey;
b) orange;
c) yellow;
d) red.
With this proximity you will make the perception of the coldness of the decor more comfortable.
wood with shelves - a bright accent in a children's room
- Option "addition".
This technique helps fill the interior with vitality, energy, and play of shades. For emphasis, with this approach, a tone is used that complements the main or secondary interior color. For example, in an orange decor, additions should be in blue or blue shades, and vice versa. In this version, red and purple elements are added to the green room. The scheme in question is quite complex in emotional perception, so similar accent colors are recommended for use in the interior of dining rooms, playrooms, and living rooms, that is, where the family does not spend much time.
- Option "analogy".
This scheme will appeal to those who love a calm environment. In this case, as an accent inclusion, choose a color that is as close as possible in the color wheel to the main background of the decor or secondary shades of the decor. It is good to fill a blue room with green or light purple (lavender, lilac) accessories or elements. The peach interior will be refreshed with red and berry colors. Since this accent option brings with it an atmosphere of peace and harmony, it will be in demand in bedrooms, relaxation areas, and the library.
panel with figured carved elements in the living room interior
- Accent colors for a neutral interior.
Neutral decors include decors made in:
– beige,
– black,
– gray,
– white,
- brown tones.
decorating an accent wall in a children's room
Looking at this list , it becomes clear that almost any of the existing colors
can become a bright accent in such an interior . Moreover, there can be several of them in the decor at once. In pale, overly light interiors, it is correct to add accent elements in a wide variety of colors. In this case, you do not need to particularly consider what place the colors you choose occupy on the color wheel relative to each other. The only thing that needs to be monitored is that the selected shades are in harmony in terms of intensity, depth of color and its brightness. Pale blue will look good framed by pink, pistachio, lilac, but in the company of burgundy, jade and deep purple it will simply get lost.
yellow cushions and table lamps as bright accessories in a gray living room
What materials to use
When decorating a living room in a modern style, you can use glass, metal, wood, concrete and brick. The most common combination is natural wood with metal or glass. It is allowed to complement the interior with chromed metal, artificial stone, laminated MDF panels, and high-quality plastic.
The flooring can be made of laminate, natural stone, tiles or self-leveling floors. The main thing is that the floor is smooth and uniform. When choosing shades, you should give preference to milk, nut, coffee, cognac. Of all the types of wood, maple, dark wenge and ash are most suitable.
The walls are designed so that they become the backdrop for furniture and accessories. To do this, they are made plain and smooth - this way they will not distract attention. Decorative plaster, paint, vinyl or liquid wallpaper are suitable for finishing. One wall can be made an accent wall using 3D wallpaper or plaster bas-relief.
The ceiling in a modern style is standard white. It should be smooth and even. If the height of the room allows, two-level ceilings with built-in lamps are allowed.
Balancing on the accent line
“Remember, the smaller the number of bright accents in the interior , the more noticeable they are, and therefore the more they attract attention, both to themselves and to everything that surrounds them”
Designers have classic parameters that look like a ratio that looks like this: 60:30:10. What do these numbers mean? The first indicator reflects the percentage of the primary color in the setting. The second one talks about the number of secondary shades. The third number indicates the proportion of bright accents in the interior. If the decor is monochrome, that is, in the absence of additional companion colors, the proportion of accent shades may increase.
in this interior, two paintings placed on both sides of the corner and being part of one image are a bright accent
It is often enough to add only one, but large and spectacular accent element to the decor to get the desired result. Such an element could be a colorful sofa, a section of wall or a magnificent chandelier. These original accents make the atmosphere in the room very impressive. The brain immediately draws analogies with a black cat with shocking emerald eyes or a snow-white winter forest with a rowan bush blushing against its background.
Remember, the smaller the number of bright accents in the interior, the more noticeable they are, and therefore the more they attract attention, both to themselves and to everything that surrounds them.
chandeliers attract attention not only with their futuristic design, but also with their color
What should the lighting be like?
If you look at a photo of a living room design in a modern style, lighting is one of the main methods of zoning. To do this, use various LED and neon lights built into the ceiling, furniture, and floor. In the simplest version, you can limit yourself to spotlights, even without a central chandelier. For zoning, it is worth adding floor lamps and pendant lamps. The most practical option is to install adjustable soffits, with which you can direct the light to the desired area.
Where to place bright accents?
“ Ordinary wallpaper can become self-sufficient bright accents in a home interior
Before answering this question, let’s figure out what an interior accent itself is, in principle. In essence, an accent is a certain detail of the situation that can draw attention to some part of it. The main purpose of the accent is to give the decor individuality.
This can be achieved using different methods. Need to use:
- Art objects.
- Stained glass.
- Sculptures.
- Paintings.
- Furniture items.
- Home textiles.
a panel covering the entire width and height of the wall at the head of the bed - a bright accent in the student’s interior
Any of these things can do the job. In this case, the main accent indicator becomes not shape, but color. The easiest way to create bright color accents in the interior is to paint one of the walls with rich paint. This is usually done with part of a wall or with a small wall. By choosing a more global surface, you risk creating a boring atmosphere in the room.
Using color accents in decor will require the ability to play with their contrast. A sense of proportion will help you here. Excess red color is easily extinguished with beige and soft green colors. You will get a great color combination. The solemnity of the dark blue background in the interior should be set off by furniture made of unpainted wood or white polished.
wall decor with decorative plates of various shapes, sizes and colors
Ordinary wallpaper can become self-sufficient bright accents in a home interior. If you know the rules for their selection, then it will not be difficult for you to decorate your living space in the most fabulous options. Don't give up photo wallpaper. They bring the so-called “living” space into the house.
Finishing materials today also differ in a variety of colors and textures. When painting walls and other types of decoration, one must not forget that the key tone of the ornament or design must be repeated in other interior details, and so that it contrasts with the main background color.
Are you looking for something that will help you create a unified style? Take a closer look at vinyl stickers or the stencil technique. It’s a good idea to purchase a pastel to apply them. Such painting can be realized not only on walls, but also on the fabric of curtains or the surface of pillows. In addition, you definitely need to duplicate the color along with the pattern on other details of the furnishings. In this matter, it makes sense to use the help of a designer.
a composition of mirrors is the main decorative element in a classic living room
A sofa with strikingly bright upholstery and unusual shelves can also be accent elements. In accordance with them, you will need to select other details of the situation.
A very good move would be to make bright accents in the interior in colors of the green spectrum. All of them will create a positive emotional background, improving the mood of those present, and refresh the decor. An apple-colored soft corner will look bright and juicy in the living room. Continue the color line in other details. And don't forget about accessories. They are no less important in the interior than in clothing. It is their presence that creates the unique atmosphere of the house. Products made of ceramics and glass will add coziness. Paintings and unpretentious, but very cute decorative little things are good decorative items.
There can be several bright accents if they are made in the overall thematic design concept
Pillows remain the most popular way to diversify the decor. They are also a multifunctional element, because they serve not only for decoration (original covers decorate the space), but also for comfort (they are comfortable to lean on). The pillow should always be within reach. What if you decide to lie down? The fabric used for sewing covers should be a logical continuation of furniture upholstery or curtains. It would be nice if all this was made of identical material. You can combine the pattern of pillows with wallpaper patterns.
Look at the surrounding interior, maybe it will be interesting to play with contrasts? In this case, the bright accents of the interior should still be the pillow covers. Decorating a room with pillows is a great idea, but there should not be too many of them, unless, of course, this is an oriental interior.
in this case, the chandelier also performs an aesthetic function and is a bright accent in the bedroom
I would also like to talk about floral accents. Today they are available on finishing materials of any class. Floral patterns, ornaments, photos and drawings can be reproduced on the walls not only using wallpaper, but also with stencils specially created for decorating painted surfaces.
Today, delicate natural compositions have begun to be used by designers for zoning spaces. Bright floral accents will be appropriate in the interior
of any room
. They bring comfort and are pleasing to the eye. It is not at all necessary to cover the entire wall with sometimes tacky wallpaper. Sometimes it is much better to make the background calm and simply decorate the walls with floral fragments cut from a roll. Try using art panels or flower stickers in this context. The latter can have not only a classic look, but also be made in the spirit of country or using another special technique, such as a printed pattern.
paintings as a bright accessory in the living room
A bouquet of purple-violet roses surrounded by colorful butterflies will transform the space beyond recognition. Poppies scattered on a light background can make the decor elegant. Conservatives and admirers of antiquity can place an interior accent on flowers with dim buds. A panel depicting flowers may well perform another function, in addition to aesthetic. Under it you can hide some defects in the wall decoration. Since any composition must have a complete look, the panel should be enclosed in borders or smaller decors that bear the same pattern as the main element.
panels covering the entire height and width of the wall in a classic bedroom
Conclusion
Perhaps bright accents in the interior are not always needed. Many room design options are quite self-sufficient, however, if you want to change something in your monochrome and too measured existence, “sprinkle” the room with colors. You won’t believe it, but following the situation, your life will be transformed and filled with bright events.
What should the furniture be like?
Modern style requires simple and durable furniture that will definitely last up to 10 years. Most often, low-set furniture of simple shapes is used, often on thin legs. They are not hidden behind draperies, but put on display. As a trend that developed in the 40s-70s of the 20th century, modern style prefers organic forms and functionality of individual elements.
Upholstered furniture has symmetrical proportions, woven or leather upholstery in one color. Transformable furniture is often used as the most functional and comfortable: wardrobe, folding table, sofa bed. To decorate your living room in a modern style, you should install:
- sofa;
- 1-2 chairs;
- coffee table;
- closet;
- a TV stand or a full-fledged living room set.
When choosing a wall for the living room, you can consider several options:
- Closed. The TV is surrounded by cabinets on all sides. This is an option for spacious living rooms.
- Open on the sides. Cabinets are located under and above the TV. This makes the interior lighter, so this option is suitable for less spacious rooms.
- Open at top. Wall cabinets are located below and on the sides of the TV. This solution is ideal for rooms with low ceilings, when it is important to visually raise them.
Instead of a classic wardrobe, you can use other storage systems in the form of niches and chests of drawers. It is important that the interior is not overloaded with heavy, overly decorated furniture, including those with floral motifs. Instead, geometric patterns and plain upholstery are suitable.
In general, furniture is selected depending on the lifestyle. This is because modern style strives for individual convenience and comfort. If there are often guests in the living room, you need a spacious straight or corner sofa. For lovers of secluded relaxation and when creating the interior design of a small living room in a modern style, this is not necessary. You can settle on a compact sofa or chaise lounge, where you can easily rest and enjoy your favorite book.
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How to decorate a living room in a private house in a modern style
For a private home, the implementation of an unusual living room design in a modern style is almost no different from its recreation in an apartment. Light textiles are hung on the windows, all upholstered furniture is upholstered in a single color, and simple-shaped lamps are installed on the ceiling.
Since a private house usually has a more spacious living room, it can accommodate more furniture than in an apartment. In addition to the classic set, which includes a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table and a wall, you can add other items, such as poufs. Cylindrical shapes are especially relevant for them, which slightly dilute the interior with strict straight lines.
When arranging furniture, it is important not to clutter the space. To do this, you need to clearly think through the location of each item, taking into account the minimum distances between them. If the living room is really large, the furniture group can be supplemented with a beautiful carpet. Almost any option will do: fluffy, smooth, wicker, imitating animal skin. The carpet can be either plain or bright, variegated, with a glamorous worn effect.
