In what style should you decorate your flat?
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Have you bought a flat in need of renovation and are you wondering how to give it character? Looking for an idea for decorating a room, kitchen or bathroom? You are interested in interior design trends and want to choose the right solution for your interior. Find out what style to decorate your flat in so that you feel special in it.
Match the style to the interior
Today there is really a lot of inspiration for decorating a flat. We find it in furniture shop catalogues, on websites (for example blogs) and in interior design magazines. However, you have to match the style of the flat to the interior. Flats have different features. Some have high ceilings, others lower ones. Rooms may be spacious or rather cosy. Inspiration is a great thing, but we must avoid copying and combining too many elements. At the start it is worth determining which elements suit the existing interior. Let us remember that in a flat, functionality counts above all. Are you a messy person? Even though a kitchen open to the living room is a fashionable, modern solution, it requires keeping everything perfectly tidy. Are you sure it is the right option for you? Remember, too, that the entire flat should form a coherent whole. Colours in different rooms, for example in the living room, kitchen and hallway, should not clash. Choose furniture that suits the size of the flat. Focus on accessories – they are the easiest to change and to match with the rest of the items. It often happens that we get bored with certain elements of the decor, and the easiest way to create an atmosphere is to choose intriguing, bold, eye-catching accessories to go with classic, light or versatile furniture and appliances.
In what style should you decorate your flat?
We want to introduce you to a few options that can be used in a flat. Find out which styles are currently fashionable in interior design. We will describe several of the most popular solutions – decide which one meets your requirements and tastes. Remember – be guided by functionality and versatility.
Scandinavian style
The predominant interior design solution for several seasons has been the Scandinavian style. Here the rule is that less is more, and minimalism is valued. The use of light colours is recommended, with white predominating. A subdued interior allows for relaxation and rest. A Scandinavian room must be functional and full of daylight. Opt for ergonomics, simple forms and neutrality. The whole world has fallen in love with beautiful Scandinavian simplicity.
Loft
This is a style intended for spacious flats with high ceilings. Such places are found above all in tenement houses. Loft is a raw aesthetic that refers to industrial spaces. The space should give an impression of openness, and divisions, walls and partitioned-off spaces are avoided. This style uses brick, pipes, exposed wiring and parquet floors. Bold, industrial ornaments will be the finishing touch. The fashion for this style began in America, but has also caught on in Europe.
English style
Do you like cosy, elegant and harmonious flats? Do you have a romantic soul and love floral and lace motifs? We have the perfect option for you. Homes in the English style are romantic, full of floral motifs, knick-knacks and ornaments. The style works above all when furnishing a living room. As for colours, pastels dominate, for example pink and sky blue. This style favours mixing motifs – eclecticism. You can opt for comfortable, soft sofas with lots of decorative cushions, and a fireplace with figurines. The English style is cosy, but relies on opulence and numerous ornaments.
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