Comfort, functionality and coziness we tell in detail how to design an apartment in a modern style, and show beautiful diverse examples.

Most often, a modern design is chosen for the design of a home, but not everyone understands in detail what it includes. Comfort, conciseness and functionality are the main qualities of contemporary style in the interior. And the visual embodiment can be anything. In this article, we will analyze the brightest direction markers and how to apply them when decorating your home.

We design an apartment in contemporary style

Contemporary ideas in interior design 

Contemporary art took shape as an independent direction at the end of the XX century, after the Second World War. He absorbed the basic ideas of constructivism and minimalism. It also traces the features of high-tech urbanism and technology. However, unlike him, contemporary is more comfortable and suitable for everyday life, he took these features from Scandi. As a result, modern design as such does not have any strict visual canons. This is primarily a general philosophy and a reflection of the latest trends that can be implemented in the interior in completely different ways.

The main features of the style:

Design ideas

Let’s consider how to design an interior in a contemporary style, with photos of examples from Russian and foreign projects.

Color scheme

Modern design is primarily about practicality and versatility, so any palette is based on basic colors: gray, beige, white, black, brown. All of them are well combined with each other and with other colors, so you can experiment with bright accents yourself, without fear of making a mistake. In addition, it is easier to find furniture and finishing materials in neutral shades.

The interior can be monochrome or multicolored, there are no restrictions. In the first case, the entire palette is based on several shades of the same color, which create a relaxing visual “cocoon”. And so that the monochrome scale does not seem flat and boring, each tone reveals itself differently on its texture.

For a multi-color palette, the 60/30/10 rule is usually used. 60% is reserved for the main color (it can just be one of the neutral shades), 30% for an additional one (basic or more saturated), 10% for bright accent details. Using saturated tones, give up pure and acidic colors instead choose deep shades:

Finishing materials

The main criteria for finishing materials are quality, durability and safety. 

You can use both natural materials (primarily wood in any form and stone) and their high-quality alternatives (MDF, veneer, quartz vinyl, etc.). It is also worth looking at various innovations now, in addition to traditional types of finishes, you can find interesting options with excellent technical characteristics. For example:

Wall decoration can be neutral or accent depending on the overall design idea, your preferences and palette. The calmer the color scheme of the room, the more textured the finish should be. However, in most cases, a calm monochrome background is chosen: paint, plaster or high-quality eco-friendly wallpaper (paper, non-woven, fiberglass). Decorative panels made of wood or MDF, mirror panels or brighter wallpaper with a modern ornament are suitable for an accent wall.

The floor and ceiling are almost always made neutral. Parquet, engineering board, laminate flooring are suitable for flooring in residential areas. In wet areas, tiles, porcelain stoneware or quartzvinyl are usually laid. The ceiling is made plain white, it can be a painted plate or a simple tension structure. If you like bold experiments, you can paint the ceiling in a non-standard color (but do not take too dark a shade so that the room does not seem low) or add a little classic stucco for an interesting stylistic contrast.

Furniture

Furniture in a modern interior should not be too much, this is also the influence of minimalism. It is better to free up as much space as possible to create the same feeling of air and spaciousness.

The set for each room depends on the composition of the family and the lifestyle of the owners. Furniture is arranged based on the basic principles of ergonomics. Natural materials are welcome (the same wood), but analogs can be used. The main thing is that all products are durable and eco-friendly.

The furniture design is restrained, without complex lines and an abundance of decorative elements. The priority is simple shapes (both straight and rounded  this is one of the trends of 2022), natural shades and natural textures. Even a large object can be accentuated: for example, a bright sofa in the living room, a set in the kitchen or a cabinet under the sink in the bathroom. In this case, it is important to choose a noble, non-screaming shade that will be in harmony with the rest of the palette.

Decor 

Decor and textiles complement the interior, place accents and add comfort to the space.

When choosing accessories and jewelry, follow a few rules:

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