you drove into your new apartment or decided to update the old interior. If you don't know where to start, start by developing a design project.
Yes, of course, you can hire a specialist for this, who will be happy to help you create a cozy nest. However, if you feel that you can and want to do it yourself - go for it!
Peculiarities
The peculiarity of self-development of a design project is that you can do everything the way you want. Before you start developing, you need to find inspiration, read the relevant literature and take advantage of the advice of experts.
Ideas for inspiration
If you don't know how you would like to decorate your interior, what style to choose, what colors to use, start your journey by viewing already created interiors. You can find inspiration anywhere: in a cafe or with friends, in a design book or magazine, maybe this article will help.
Actual styles
It is generally accepted that people, making out their homes, are primarily guided by their tastes and capabilities. Over the many years of the existence of such a concept as interior design, formed and various styles. Each of them has its own characteristics and distinctive features. Let's talk about those of them that are most relevant in our modern reality.
This style is one of the most popular today. It can be characterized simply - rustic. It combines simplicity, comfort, an atmosphere of warmth and coziness. Nowadays, when people spend most of their lives in the city, they, more than ever, want to be outside of it.
Provence can be different depending on the region. Design can be based on the theme of the provinces different countries, mainly England and France. Also, Russian Provence is distinguished.
It's amazing how an apartment made in this style is transformed. It seems that this is not an apartment at all, but a private house.
The loft style begins its history in the fifties of the XX century. It originated in the United States, at a time when the massive closure of factories and production workshops began in the center of large cities. Industrial buildings, or rather parts of them, began to be bought up by representatives of the creative bourgeoisie. Artists and musicians changed the premises to suit their needs, they lived there and at the same time arranged exhibitions and shows in new apartments, held concerts.
The main features of the loft style are free space and a large number of Sveta. In an apartment made in this style, you can often notice the absence of partitions between rooms.
As for the decor, the combination brick wall with an open ventilation pipe is standard design. Add to it chrome details, mirrors, unusual open lamps and modern technology.
Country style originated at the beginning of the 20th century in the United States and later spread to European countries. The main idea of the style is to honor the origins with which people are associated, with village life. This style is characterized by simplicity and naturalness.
When choosing color palette houses, apartments or rooms in country style give preference natural flowers such as sand, brown, beige, olive, blue.
For textiles, you can choose a fabric with colors in small flower, this is a feature of this design direction.
Modern finishing methods
Modern design solutions associated with wall decoration are very bold and extraordinary. If you are bored ordinary wallpaper or plain painted surfaces, consider the following wall designs.
- Brick wall. The wall, which is tiled imitating brick, is often found in loft-style apartments and houses. This slight negligence gives a special atmosphere to the whole room. You can decorate the wall with a brick completely or partially, which significantly changes the overall appearance.
- Cork walls. The use of cork wood sheets as wall decor is possible in a room with low humidity. Cork is a very whimsical material, but it looks very impressive. If the design of your apartment is close to eco-style, then feel free to use cork wood panels in the decor.
- Stone wall. Such a surface looks especially interesting when the stones are laid out in a chaotic manner, as if they were simply scattered. Or, on the contrary, create a pattern from a stone.
- Glass walls. Glass panels are used in the design of walls in the case when it is necessary to visually expand the space. You can apply a pattern or pattern to a glass wall, it all depends on your imagination.
- Volumetric panels. Gypsum panels with various patterns allow you to quickly give the wall the effect of volume. Such decorative elements can be painted as needed.
- Plasterboard walls. When decorating a drywall wall, decide what effect you want to achieve. Lungs practical designs able to add functionality to the wall.
- Soft wall. A wall made in this way looks luxurious, but in this case it is important to observe the measure. Use in an interior with such walls simple furniture and decorative elements. Ready-made soft eco-leather panels can be bought at the store. Or create them yourself.
- Stretch wall. Such walls are created according to the principle stretch ceilings. It is a special durable material stretched over the frame. On this material, you can print the image you need.
Fashionable colors
When choosing an interior color palette, you should be guided, first of all, by your internal preferences, as well as the size of the room and the amount of incoming sunlight.
If the room is small and dark, then use a light palette. Large and bright space allows you to use almost all color scheme depending on requirements.
However, in the world of interior design, there is also the concept of fashion. If you are accustomed to follow fashion trends then take into account their requirements. Fortunately, fashion in this area does not change as quickly as in the field of clothing.
Below are the colors and color schemes that are relevant today.
- Blue. It's been several seasons now blue color used in the design of many interiors. Blue has many shades, the choice of which determines the overall mood in the room.
- Grey. Grey colour walls and decor elements looks good in combination with white, beige, black colors. Combine them together by adding bright accents.
- Marsala. The so-called wine shade has been holding a leading position for several seasons. The interior, decorated with this color, becomes warm and cozy. However, be careful, use this color selectively, combining it with shades of beige, natural wood.
- Natural shades. Naturalness is in fashion this season. Beige, brown and warm shades of green have appeared in many interiors of famous designers. The interior, made in the so-called eco-style, can be found in apartments, houses and industrial premises.
- metal elements. The sheen of the metal is attractive. Decor elements made of metal look impressive if they are combined with the style of the whole room. Today you can even find wallpapers with a metallic sheen effect.
Stages and sequence of work
When you start developing a design project for an apartment, try to follow a certain sequence of actions.
First of all, develop a project plan and determine what you want to see in the end.
After that, proceed to the development of a sketch, and prepare the drawings. All this will help you decide on the choice of furniture and decorations. Let's talk about each stage separately.
Apartment project plan
In order to develop a project plan for an apartment, you first need to measure the premises. Take this question seriously, as this will help to avoid inaccuracies. On the plan, mark the height of the ceilings, the width of the walls, the dimensions of windows and doors. You should also note the places where you would like to place sockets, batteries, pipes and other communications.
Making a plan for an apartment project with your own hands is not difficult if you use special computer programs. After entering the initial data into them, the program will draw an exact plan of your apartment. Mark on it the desired location of the furniture, later you can adjust its position. Save this plan in a format convenient for you, with all the necessary attachments. It would be desirable to print it on paper.
Sketching
Once you have decided on the style in which you would like to see your apartment, and made a project plan, start creating a sketch. The sketch can be done on paper or electronically. Mark it first color solutions your interior. Draw the desired furniture and decor items. With the help of a sketch, you can visually see what your apartment will be like after repair.
If you do not have artistic skills, computer programs will also help you develop a sketch yourself.
So, you can come up with your own or choose existing furniture, wallpaper, flooring.
Interior design detailing
When the main stages are completed, you can begin to detail the interior design. Add decor elements, textiles and other items to it that will create comfort in your apartment.
In case you want to create a simple renovation, minimize the amount of decor and furniture, leaving only the essentials.
Preparation of drawings
When preparing the drawings, use your project plan, which you have completed yourself. The drawings will be similar to the plan, however they will be more accurate. You can also run them in computer program. The drawings will help you or a group of workers when you are directly involved in the repair.
Got a selection interesting ideas that you can use at home. Very versatile, but very applicable.
An ordinary egg tray can be used for every little thing. In this case, for sewing accessories. And if you decoupage it, it will also be very beautiful.
How would you like these original candlesticks? I think it looks very vintage!
If you have little space, but you really love flowers, then this option of vertical gardening is just for you!
And this is how you can decorate the wall with flowers in an original way, and if the bottles are also of the original shape, then you will get double aesthetic pleasure.
And this version of planting moss in thimbles looks very interesting and vintage. It is quite possible to assemble a composition on a window or on a table by adding more miniature items - a figurine or pebbles. Just a flight of fancy!
Wicker baskets in the form of a bedside or sofa table look very original. They are also a place to store something.
An interesting arrangement of shelves will enliven the interior and will not take up much space.
Love this pillow design! Simple and tasteful. And the use of unnecessary buttons.
And here's how you can decorate the wall with photos! Without making extra holes in it and having the ability to constantly change the exposure.
Another option for placing photos seemed interesting - on the clock.
The original use of bottles from drinks is pepper shaker and salt shaker. You can take it for a picnic.
Very convenient sponge holder - even in the kitchen, even in the bathroom.
You can also make such a convenient holder for kitchen trifles from plastic bottles on the back of the kitchen cabinet door.
The original fruit bowl made of wire is both beautiful and convenient.
You can use a grater to store jewelry - very glamorous!
And the usual clothes brush will allow you to keep cosmetic brushes and brushes in order.
And here is another option for storing brushes, which is also fragrant!
And now a little original jewelry walls.
If pick up interesting wallpapers, then you can make the interior unique!
A few ideas with a convenient arrangement of shelves under the sink and the use of a table from sewing machine as a base for a sink.
AT small apartments the woman also wants to have a dressing table. Such a folding option is just a godsend!
A couple more ideas for folding furniture - for the kitchen, for the hallway, for the balcony.
Also, for the rational use of space, I liked the idea of \u200b\u200bsuch placement of shelves behind the TV.
As well as partitions in the combined toilet - inside the partition you can arrange a cabinet for medicines or cosmetics, as well as arrange shelves for storing towels, bathrobes or linen. And one extra surface can be adapted as an additional shelf for accessories or jewelry.
Curtains and curtains also like to flaunt accessories no worse than girls. Now about the hairpins with which you can pin up the curtains during the day.
Well, and finally - very important before Easter! You can germinate wheat or any green grass and place the eggs in an original way on the festive table.
Well, here I shared with you the ideas I liked with the hope that some of them will come in handy for someone! Happy holiday to you - Palm Sunday!
The repair is done, the rooms are clean and tidy, it smells fresh wallpaper and paint. The furniture is arranged in its place, curtains and tulle are hung. The perfect picture after long and tiring days repair work. But something is still missing, the room just asks to add a little life, comfort and sincerity. Decor is responsible for this in the design of the rooms. Funny trinkets on the shelves, handmade pillows, tablecloths and panels - these and many other details bring warmth and comfort to the interior. Reviving a cold interior with the help of improvised means is not so difficult. You just need to use the ideas of designers and master the most simple techniques decor.
Clock made of sea pebbles diversify the home environment
For those who have ever pasted the walls with wallpaper, it is no secret that after the repair there is a whole heap of scraps. They are no longer suitable for the full decoration of the room. But it is quite suitable for decorating the interior. We offer ideas on how colorful pieces of paper can become valuable design material. With it, you can create original interiors.
The old box will still serve if you paste over it with beautiful wallpaper
Idea number 1. We decorate furniture
An old chest of drawers, a bedside table, a table or an ordinary shelf will sparkle with new colors if you paste over the facade parts with pieces of wallpaper. Although the outside can not be limited. Drawers covered with wallpaper from the inside look original.
You can take the same wallpaper for all pasted surfaces or make a decor using the patchwork technique from different pieces.
Advice. It is advisable to pre-sand the surface, paint, and only then stick the paper fragments. From above, you can fix the result with varnish.
A great example of wallpaper decor is pasting the back wall of an open shelving
Idea number 2. We create an exclusive tray
Effective presentation of the dish is half the success. Why not make a food tray a piece of design art? All the same trimmings of wallpaper will help in this. All that is needed is to paste over the bottom or side parts (if any) with paper decor and an unremarkable tray will change before our eyes.
Using a lid from an old suitcase and wallpaper, you can make a cute tray.
Idea number 3. Zoning space
With the help of wallpaper it is easy to divide the room into functional parts. For example, in the living room you can organize an office. You don't need to build walls for this. It is enough to paste over part of the wall with contrasting wallpaper. Often such inserts on the walls are decorated along the edge with moldings. It turns out a room 2 in 1 - comfortable and multifunctional.
The width of the moldings must be selected based on the style of the room
For classic interior it is better to take relief moldings made of polyurethane
Idea number 4. Original panel
Remains of beautiful embossed wallpaper can be used to decorate the wall. It is easy to make a textured panel out of them, for example, above the head of the bed in the bedroom.
A panel of pieces of wallpaper inserted into frames made of old wooden slats
Picture gallery from scraps of wallpaper
Idea number 5. Chair from the past
Give an old chair a new life and then from a “decrepit old man” it will turn into a vintage, almost collectible, piece of furniture. And the reincarnation is done simply - the chair is cleaned of old paint, painted again, then pasted over and varnished. By the way, after such metamorphoses, the chair can be used not for its intended purpose. Now it will easily become a stylish part of the decor or be used as a flower stand.
There can be a lot of options for decorating chairs, it all depends on your imagination and desire.
For pasting children's high chairs, you can use a geographical map
DIY room decor techniques
You can create interior decor with your own hands using various handmade techniques. Throughout the history of its existence, mankind has come up with a lot of them. All of them are different and vary in complexity. For example, not everyone can handle woodcarving. But quilling is easily mastered even by schoolchildren. However, the result is very impressive.
Quilling is a kind of needlework that does not take much time.
From paper mosaic you can create a variety of compositions
Many other techniques are used to decorate rooms:
- Art painting of the walls. If you have the ability to draw, then you can easily create a wall masterpiece with acrylic paints. You can also use ready-made stencils for drawing a picture. They are easy to find on the Internet and print on a printer.
- Embroidery and Richelieu technique. Embroidered pillows, napkins, paintings and panels are by no means a complete list of decor items that can be created using satin stitch and a cross. Pillowcases embroidered using the Richelieu technique look luxurious. They are ideal for design in Provence style.
- Knitting and crochet. Coarse knit - hit recent years in interior decoration. It is used to create stylish bedspreads handmade, pillows, covers for poufs, armchairs and sofas. It is now fashionable to wear everything in knitted cases - up to vases and mugs.
- Quilling. The technique is as simple as "twice two". By twisting multi-colored strips of paper, the master gets intricate and elegant ornaments. They look incredibly elegant, although they require modest financial costs, a minimum of effort and time.
- Batik. The fabric is hand painted and therefore becomes unique. From the material made using the batik technique, you can sew anything - from a pillow to a lampshade.
- Decoupage. A very easy way to decorate almost any surface. To do this, a colored paper clipping (usually napkins) is glued to various interior items - walls, furniture, vases, caskets.
- Wallow. It is easy to transform a children's room with figurines made of wool using the felting technique. It can be Stuffed Toys or pendants of miniature animals or birds.
Using the decoupage technique, you can decorate furniture, glass and tiles
DIY bedroom decor
In the bedroom, the decor should be moderate, not too flashy. Its purpose is to pacify and tune in a positive way. To decorate the bedroom, you can use ready-made design ideas or invent your own.
These simple frames can be bought inexpensively or made from scraps of polyurethane skirting boards.
Here are just a few creative ideas that are easily implemented:
- Panel of paintings above the head of the bed. Moreover, the paintings can be drawn, embroidered or voluminous, made of polymer clay.
- Mirror or pictures with decorative frames. The option looks unusual when curly pasta is used for framing, coffee beans or cereals. They are glued around the perimeter and painted over with bronze, gold or silver effect spray paint.
- A large fabric pillow as a headboard. It is easy to sew it yourself. It will perform two roles at once - decor and soft textiles. It can be attached by laces or loops to a shelf above the bed, and removed if necessary.
A beautiful headboard, made with the soul of the hostess of this room
Bathroom Ideas
The perfect decor for the bathroom - on the marine theme. Ideas may vary, but the most important thing is to make sure that all materials are waterproof and resistant to water. Decoupage technique will be appropriate here, but the application must be fixed on top acrylic varnish. A washbasin, walls, a laundry box - all this can become the basis for sticking paper clippings with island exotic motifs.
Decoupage bathroom doors
And will add " seascape» rug made of flat round pebbles. To do this, apply universal glue to an ordinary rubber rug and lay out the surface with large pebbles.
Real pebble rug looks good and can be used for foot massage
DIY children's room decor
The nursery is a real Klondike for creative children. There is no need to adhere to strict limits. On the contrary, you need to create a light, cheerful and joyful atmosphere. This will help:
Mega economical ideas for a luxury interior
Sometimes, decorating a room in style does not require a large investment at all. There are ideas for transforming the interior, which are embodied in a matter of minutes, but look luxurious:
Using adhesive tape, you can diversify the monotonous surfaces of the walls
Using the most simple materials and technology, you can transform the environment beyond recognition, make it exclusive, bring a piece of your creativity.
Decor in the form of a world map made of twine, carnations and postcards
The space is transforming before our eyes, going beyond the usual standards, stamps and patterns. The interior has its own character, special color and style.
Every hostess and owner wants to make their home beautiful and comfortable. This article contains the most different ideas for the home, which allow you to achieve this result with a small investment of time, money and effort.
We decorate the walls
AT recent times painted or pasted steels are very popular plain wallpaper walls. Yes, they serve as a great backdrop for accessories, furniture, etc. But large empty spaces require some additions. How to decorate an empty wall? There are many ways, you just need to choose the right one.
Maps on the walls
Extremely simple and very spectacular idea for the home, helping to solve the problem empty walls- Paste a geographic map. It is not suitable for every room and not for every interior, but for a children's room, study, balcony or loggia, and in some cases even for a bedroom or living room, you can find options. It is important to choose the right map for the interior, and there are not only “ordinary” ones - geographical ones. There are vintage, navigational, stylized, etc.
Where can you find such cards? Geographic maps can be found in book or stationery stores. You will not find stylized or vintage ones there. Some options can be found in wallpaper stores. There they are in the form of photo wallpapers. There are many different ones on Aliexpress, beloved by many, you can search in other online stores. But there is another option: find the card you like on the Internet, save it to a medium and print it out in a company that deals with outdoor advertising. The only requirement is a large card format. They, of course, will be able to increase it, but not to infinity. So the original image should be of high quality and large.
Making modular paintings
The idea for a home - paintings and photos on the walls - is not new and many are fed up. Yes, this is a classic, but I want something new and unusual. One of the options - Modular pictures. This is one image, divided into a different number of fragments. Fragments can be different in size or the same. Often these "pieces of images" are called "modules", hence the name "modular picture".
As an object, you can take any poster, poster, photo wallpaper. You can, again, print the image you like at an advertising agency. In this case, you can even take your photo or close friends, your favorite landscape, etc. Based on the composition of the drawing, it is divided into several parts, cut. Frames are made for fragments. The dimensions of the frames should be 3-5 cm smaller than the fragments so that the module can be wrapped and fixed on the back side.
Nature is one of the most popular motifs The setting sun on the sea — what could be more romantic Beach, sun, summer… 
And again flowers ... Symmetrical splitting is also possible Fantasy - an option for teenagers 
Frames can be made from wooden planks, covered with thin plywood or fiberboard. But the easiest way is to take a foam of sufficient density (300-350 g / m³) with a thickness of 4-5 mm or more. It costs a little, you can cut it with any hacksaw, it will not damage the paper, it weighs a mere trifle, so you can even fix the modules on double sided tape. You can attach images to the tablets with glue (find the right one), or with construction stapler and staples.
Decorative mirrors
Ideas for a home using mirrors are not new. The first samples of this magical glass appeared before our era and were extremely expensive and rare. And no wonder. The mirror itself is an excellent accessory, and if it has an unusual shape or an amazing frame, it will definitely become an interior decoration.
It's so simple - circles from mirrors, and the interior is transformed by Butterflies from the mirror - an interesting idea 
If you finish a shelf, chest of drawers, bedside table in the same style ...
Such compositions can be made not only from an ordinary mirror - coated glass. There is an acrylic mirror on the market. It is flexible and absolutely safe material. It does not give such a perfect reflection as a "normal" mirror, but for these conditions it is not required. You need a plastic material that is easy to work with. Selling kits from fragments different shapes and size, on the reverse side of which double-sided tape is pasted. Attaching such a mirror is simple: remove the protective film from the adhesive tape, apply and press. All.
We make accessories for home decoration
Many ideas for the home relate to the creation of unique handicrafts that make our home memorable, cozy. It is these things that create the atmosphere of the house. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to spend an incredible amount of time and money on their creation. There are very simple ideas using the most ordinary, and sometimes junk things.
Home ideas are a sea of possibilities to improve the interior or make your life more comfortable...and sometimes both
Decoration of vases and bottles with lace
Amazing transformations can take very little time. For example, you can make a vase of unique beauty from an ordinary vase, bottle or jar. And the process itself will take 10-15 minutes. This is if you have everything at hand. And, in addition to decoration objects, only lace, PVA glue, scissors and a brush are needed.
Everything is exactly as you thought. We just wrap the vessel with lace, cut it to size, glue it, wait until it dries. It's all. But the result will please you.
Who said lace has to be white...
Lace can be bought or knitted. The second option allows you to decorate vases of complex shapes, which can be decorated with ordinary lace with great difficulty. If you don’t know how to knit, but want to decorate a vase unusual shape, look for a stretch. There is such a thing, and in quite a wide range. With the help of a stretching openwork, most of the problems are removed.
Zen garden
If you are looking for original ideas for the home, consider a miniature zen garden. It is easy to make, looks great, and can also help you relax and calm down after a hard day's work. Only this accessory is not for families with small children…. You will understand why.
Sad Zen in the original - pretty a complex system, but stylizations can be made from a transparent rounded container or even from a glass candy bowl, a vase, a small aquarium. You will also need sand for landscaping, terrariums or aquariums and a fat plant or cactus.
First, let's figure out how to deal with a plant. it can be planted in a small pot, and buried in sand. Instead of a pot, you can use a sock with soil (tie a sock). Some plants (cacti) can be planted directly in the sand. In general, choose any method, but when landing directly in the sand, you need to take care of normal drainage - put pebbles on the bottom.
Sand is poured into the container, a pot with a plant or its roots is installed, all this is covered with sand to a certain level. Everything is ready. Now the surface of the sand is leveled and drawings are applied to it. There is a special metal stick for drawing, but a wooden one is also suitable for a start.
If you want to get closer to the original, you can make a desktop version Japanese garden from a small box. The frame of the box is assembled from wooden blocks or bamboo trunks, the bottom is usually made from plywood or well-fitted and finished wooden planks. You can also make legs.
The resulting container is also filled with fine sand, but what else to add there is up to you. You can plant several plants, lay stones, pebbles, put candles, a statue of the Buddha. In general, here everyone creates their own Zen))
Mini garden in the house
There are two types of miniature gardens that can be made to decorate the interior of a house or apartment: open and semi-closed. An open mini-garden is made in large flat pots, pallets. Can be used miniature plants bonsai, succulents and small cacti.
When choosing plants, pay attention not only to size, but also to the soil in which the plants grow. With a sufficiently large area of the mini-garden, it can be divided into zones with different soil acidity, but this will require physical separation, as well as differentiation using physical plastic partitions - so that the soils do not mix.
In such an interior decoration, a real garden is recreated. With paths, benches, rockeries, etc. Can be put toy house, make a pond. Anything your imagination tells you.
Semi-closed mini-gardens are made in glass containers. Round ones look very interesting: aquariums, vases. Soil or stones are poured into them, plants are planted. But in such a limited volume, it is necessary to select plants not only according to the type of soil, but also the degree of illumination, irrigation regime, etc. It will not work in different ways to care for plants in a jar.
The smallest gardens ... And then - a moss garden ... a piece of a fairy tale
In these containers you can grow different varieties moss. In fact, they are very beautiful and only in such miniature gardens can one examine them to the smallest detail. Some of them resemble trees or shrubs, others are more like herbaceous plants. A wide variety of compositions are created from pebbles and moss, reproducing real landscapes or taking us to a fairy-tale land.
DIY sofa cushions
If you look at photos of interiors, you can see that in most of them pillows give a highlight to the interior. With their help, a boring interior turns into a lively and memorable one. In addition, a large number of pillows allows you to relax comfortably. Such ideas for a home allow you to quickly change the “mood of the interior”, adding home comfort.
In the case of using fabrics, everything is clear - we select the color and texture for the interior. But there are homemade pillows, from which it breathes comfort. A striking example of this is knitted pillows. A variety of patterns, colors, shapes. But the result is the same - they really want to hug, squeeze. They look very unconventional.
From old flannelette pajamas and a sweater And these old jeans turn into an original pillowcase ... all you need is a fabric with an adhesive base Knitted miracle - very comfortable Lace for finishing pillows - you need to choose the style Fleecy fabrics - simple and effective
What if you don't know how to knit? It's not a problem. There are old sweaters. Yours or children's. They make very interesting and neat pillows. You cut off the old knitted products along the sleeves, put a pillow into a half-finished pillowcase, sew it on both sides. Everything, the designer pillow is ready.
You can also use lace, fleecy fabrics, old jeans, even pajamas. Everything is in motion. And the weirder the coloring is, the more interesting the result is.
Home ideas: do-it-yourself little things
The atmosphere and comfort in the house are created not only by global things. Many small things that can be made from improvised materials bring no less and, sometimes, more pleasure and benefit. You use them often. And you don’t even look at the same paintings or mirrors in a month. A number of ideas for making your home cozy and comfortable spot collected in this section.
Opportunities - the sea
Shoe tray with pebbles
Owners of private houses have to go out into the yard regardless of the weather. Therefore, shoes are not always shining clean. Many people get out of the situation by placing a rubber mat near the door or by placing a rubber pallet. Yes, the dirt does not spread, but the view is not the most attractive. You can significantly improve the situation simply by pouring pebbles into the pan. Water will flow over the stones, no drips are visible on them, dirt too. Periodically, it will be necessary to soak the pebbles in water and rinse to remove the accumulated dirt, but pebbles are reusable material and simply cannot be “erased”.
If there is no rubber pallet, you can knock down a wooden box with a side height of about 10 cm. Pebbles can be found on the banks of a river, sea, etc. In extreme cases, you can find it in designer stores or where they sell products for aquariums. But buying this "charm" is expensive.
Scarf storage
There are usually a lot of scarves, neckerchiefs and other similar products in every family. How to store them so that they do not take up a lot of meta, are always at hand, and at the same time do not wrinkle? There are several life hacks that you can easily do yourself.
First. We attach metal rings to a regular hanger. Rings can be plastic or metal. Both can be found in the departments that sell . There are just no, in shape, size and material. Rings can be nailed to wooden hangers / hangers / trempels, attached with staples from a stapler, glued or tied with threads to plastic ones. And that's it, you have a device for storing scarves.
The situation is a little more complicated with the second device. You will need a processed board and a dozen or two clothespins. We fasten the clothespins to the bar on one side. They can be nailed, fastened with screws, glued. You will also need hinges to secure the structure itself to the wall.
Both ideas for a home are practical, require a minimum of funds and a little time. And evaluate the benefits yourself. Especially in the spring-autumn period, when there are a lot of scarves, shawls, planters on the shelf.
Instead of a bookshelf
- a good thing, but they are not appropriate everywhere, and good copies cost a lot of money. But books have to be stored somewhere. Exit - metal brackets. When they are installed, the bottom book serves as a support for milking 4-5 pieces, which simply fit on it.
Book holder - everything ingenious is simple
The disadvantage is obvious - the lower book is not available. The way out is to put the most unpopular or unnecessary one down.
Key holders and other small items
One of the most big problems- where to hang the keys so that they can be quickly found, and also instantly hung or removed. One of the good options is a magnetic board, but where to look for it is a question. But you can make funny ball holders for tennis. They are cut about a third of the diameter. That's all. The holder is ready. It just needs to be anchored somewhere. You can - on the wall with nails, you can attach several pieces on a separate board, and attach the board itself to the wall, closet, etc.
Instead of a housekeeper - pretty faces
You can make such a holder for small things in a matter of seconds. Longer to look for tennis balls. And to make it even more interesting, eyes are glued to the ball. It turns out such a funny smiley.
Basket made of plastic bins and clothespins
In the forehead economy is full plastic containers from under food products, but ideas for a home with their participation are rare. We found one such option, in which the hero is a liter mayonnaise container. In principle, any jar of large diameter and low height can be used. Otherwise, the "basket" will be inconvenient to use.
Waste to income - a basket from a plastic jar
Using universal glue, glue the container with clothespins. When the glue dries, cover the surface with varnish or wood oil. Inner part cover with a cover made of cotton or linen. We make it a little longer than necessary so that you can hide the unsightly edge behind the lapel.
The handle is made of steel wire with a diameter of 3-4 mm. We bend an arc out of it. At one end we make a loop, in the sidewall with the help of a nail heated on fire, we make two diagonally located holes (one opposite the other). We pass the formed loop on the handle into one hole. On the second side, we bend the wire, thread it through the second hole, and then form a loop. We decorate the handle with a hemp rope. You can also make basket decorations from it. If you know how to weave macrame - great, no - an ordinary pigtail woven from several threads will do.
Sofa or armchair stand for cups/glasses/newspapers
Sip some tea in your favorite chair great idea. But there is nowhere to put a cup, the phone always falls between the seat and the “bylets”. The armrests of modern models are soft, you can’t put anything on them. So smart people came up with the idea of making a stand for cups / glasses (pictured). Extremely simple and very handy thing. Few home ideas will bring you more pleasant moments.
You will need three boards with a width of at least 25 cm. They are knocked down in the form of the letter “P” (the connection can be strengthened with carpentry corners). The height of the jumper is a little more than the height of the armrest, the table should protrude no more than 1/3 of the width of the seat, otherwise you simply won’t sit in the chair. The structure is placed sideways, the lower part is pushed under the chair. It serves as an emphasis and does not allow the structure to roll over. To be sure, make the lower part much longer than the “table”. Also, for mobility, you can install wheels, but do not forget that the legs have modern furniture low and small wheels are needed, and they will have to be fixed from the side. Otherwise, the stand simply will not go under the chair.
Where to hide dog bowls
Dog owners know how difficult it is to find a place for dog bowls. Dogs living in an apartment or house are usually fed in the kitchen. There they put bowls. But they are needed for half an hour a day, and then they get underfoot on the floor all day. You can solve the problem, and elegantly. We place the bowls in one of the drawers. Needed - opened the box, poured food. Feeding is over - the bowls have been washed, put in place, the box has been pushed back. Everything is perfect and does not interfere with anyone.
This idea will require a slight modernization of the box. A plank of a small section or a corner is stuffed around the perimeter. plywood or other sheet material a rectangle is cut out right size. We cut holes in it under the bowls, then paint (if necessary). That's all, the idea is implemented. It remains to train pets.
Slipper storage idea
In any house or apartment with two or more inhabitants, slippers get lost all the time, get confused and disappear somewhere. One of the interesting ideas for solving the problem is such pipes / holders for slippers. Each pair has its own pipe. Order guaranteed.
Pipes can be made of stainless steel, you can cut them from plastic pipes of large diameter. It will only be necessary to process the cut well - so that it is comfortable and beautiful.
When decorating a home, it is difficult to find the right balance between functionality, comfort and style. No matter how much money we spend on decent furniture, rooms are always missing something, and as a result, they don't look anything like the perfect apartments we see in magazines.
Sometimes the situation can be solved with little tricks, which take only a few minutes of your time and do not require any cash costs. Read the following tips to find out how you can make your home more stylish and inviting with minimal effort.
1. Take care of the front door
We should not forget about front door even if you live in apartment building, as it is she who creates the first impression of your home. Take care of her just like you would interior doors. Put out some flower pots, hang a seasonal wreath or decorations, upgrade your license plate, or paint your door a bright color.
2. Arrange objects according to the rule of three
As in many areas and disciplines, the rule of three is heavily used in decorating and styling. The trio of items looks visually more appealing and more balanced, especially when it comes to size, height and materials.
Start small and decorate a small corner in your living room or table. For example, put a vase of flowers, a basket of books and a clock. You will see how cute and cozy this composition looks. But do not oversaturate the room with such decorative trifles, otherwise the effect will be misread.
3. Lay out carpets in several layers
Lay a small, thick rug on top of a larger, more neutral rug. This is also a great way to check how you feel about bold experiments in the interior, and such a design move will make the room more comfortable and stylish. Thanks to this advice, you can divide the space into zones or make accents on the necessary places.
4. Arrange books in alternative ways
A vertical or slightly inclined stack of books is the canon for a classic interior. Alternative placement speaks of a bold and modern style. Try alternating shelves, arranging books either vertically or horizontally. Horizontal lines will break the pattern of vertical lines and draw attention. You can put additional items on the shelves with books. Just make sure the order is random, as the rigid layout is very conspicuous.
5. Display things that have a story to tell
This advice is a little more complicated than it sounds, because not every person wants to showcase objects dear to their hearts and realize that no one else, except themselves, is impressed with them.
In order to grab people's attention, your favorite things need to stand out from the crowd. environment and immediately catch the eye. Don't forget that you don't have to cross the ocean to find an item worth telling others about. As long as you have a precious memory associated with a thing, you can captivate your guest with this topic.
6. Make a cute thing out of an old bottle
The next time you have beautiful bottle from under alcohol, milk or perfume, do not dare to throw it away. Save it and use it as a vessel for liquid soap or vases. Alternatively, fill it with beads and tie a bow with twine. But first, soak the bottle in warm, soapy water until all the labels come off easily. The transparent vessel looks very stylish and futuristic.
7. Dust often
Nothing kills style like dust. Maybe you only cleaned yesterday, but the dust will quickly find its way back. Take a closer look and find the surfaces on which it is most noticeable when daylight, and be sure to wipe these places between " general cleaning". So you can enjoy clean air and not to worry when guests unexpectedly arrive.
8. Arrange the flowers randomly
When you receive bouquets, place them somewhere in the corner of the room, and never in a central place. Bonus points if they are field or garden flowers. Random placement creates the feeling that flowers are an integral part of your home, and you are not trying to show off or impress others with them.
9. Move furniture between rooms
We are used to moving things within the same enclosed space and it is not natural to move furniture from room to room. In fact, things may look much better in a new space, or they may serve more functionality. When you don't have the time or budget to buy new home furnishings, the quickest way to freshen up any room in your home is to rearrange the furniture.
10. Store white towels in the bathroom
This is a personal choice for everyone, but the white color of the towel gives a feeling of freshness and cleanliness. Plus, having more than one towel in your bathroom adds a touch of relaxed hospitality and attention to detail.
11. Always keep a few books on your coffee table.
Books instantly add style and serve as entertainment for guests. Be sure to put your favorite book and a few works of different genres. You can put only books or mix them with magazines and photos. This is perfect place to apply the rule of three and combine books with decorative elements and small objects.
12. Serve water in a pitcher
Whether you drink tap water or bottled water, keep it in a jug. There is nothing cuter than putting it on the table during lunch with the family or dinner with guests. If it is a transparent jug, you can add slices of cucumber or lemon to the water.
Leave the pitcher on bedside table to humidify the air and add some style points at the same time.
13. Paint some things the same color as the walls or trim.
Most often, things in the apartment are poorly combined with each other due to different styles, colors and finishes. Paint some pieces of furniture the same color as the walls, or match the curtains/carpet/cushions to match. This will create a certain unity of space. Such items should be scattered throughout the room, not too close to each other. There is no need to repaint everything - even a small dose will help create a harmonious composition.
14. Keep napkins on the table even if you don't eat anything.
This may seem counterintuitive, but it actually creates the illusion of cleanliness in the house and order in the family (especially if you have children). Napkins are also great way to add color and pattern to your kitchen interior. They can be inexpensive, plastic, rubber or paper. You can also make napkins with my own hands by cutting the fabric into small squares. The main thing is to take into account the color scheme.
15. Decorate the house with variations of the same element
Choose one type of product that you have enough. For example, fruits and brighter color, all the better. You can also use some kind of vegetable or simple elements that are found in nature, such as rocks or wood.
Put them in a vase or bowl and put them in a prominent place, but not in the center. The goal is to attract attention, so the vase should be simple in shape and material.
16. Group candles
Collect all the candles you have and arrange them in small groups throughout the apartment. The living room is the first place. Lighting candles in groups is much more effective than individually, as they provide more light, which is ideal for an evening with guests.
When shopping for candles, avoid flashy designs and scents. Best of all - white classic candles, which are ideal for grouping.
17. Add houseplants
Plants not only bring freshness and color to a room, but are also an important decorative element. Place them near large pieces of furniture or use to fill empty corners. Small plants can be mixed in the composition, guided by the rule of three.
18. Remove some accessories
If you are a fan of small knick-knacks, decorative objects, works of art, carpets, pillows, your home most likely resembles a folk art museum. Minimalism in home interior looks much better than the abundance of unnecessary things. Try removing some accessories, replacing them, adding something else until you are happy with the result. It is best to decorate the house with one kind of decorative items. It looks stylish and cozy.
19. Keep a small blanket on the couch
A light blanket not only creates coziness, but also allows you to add textures and colors to a fairly flat or neutral room. If you want to add just one bright touch, make sure that the blanket is not neatly folded, but casually thrown over the back.
20. Arrange baskets around the house
The basket is a lifeline when you need to clean up the mess before guests arrive or move things from room to room. They seem much more expensive and exotic than they really are. Baskets can come in different sizes and shapes, but they should be made from the same material or have a common color so as not to create too much chaos. They can become a completely unique and loud spot in your room's neutral space. If the interior of your house is made in light colors, pick up baskets in darker shades, and vice versa.
21. Store Food in Containers
This is the best way to organize your kitchen space and add a stylish touch to your interior. Store cereals, spices, cookies, and other foods in containers. Glass containers look nice, but they can be expensive. Use inexpensive options. The point is not to have the whole set. The key is to keep the containers in the same material and color to create a clean and organized look in your kitchen or pantry.
22. Hang things on the walls
Many people avoid decorating walls because they don't have enough money for expensive art. But you don't need fancy pictures because anything can be art as long as it makes you feel. Hang magazine pages, photos, and your own drawings in random order to add dynamics to the wall. From time to time, change the images to update the interior a bit.
23. Show off your hobby
Feel free to openly show off your hobby. First, it will be a topic for interesting discussions. Secondly, you can hang the results of your work on the walls, or randomly place them on shelves or just leave them on the floor. It is guaranteed to add uniqueness to your home.
24. Use unnecessary things in unexpected ways.
Whether it's a fireplace, an old piano, large furniture, appliances, empty corners... Place books, vases, plants there, and unnecessary items will instantly turn into stylish interior elements.
25. Let your home reflect your personality.
Most of the stylish houses are decorated with photographs of their occupants. But the houses from real life, in which interesting personalities live, are filled with things that the owners like. Musical instruments, books, old cassettes... After all, the easiest and most reliable way to make your home more stylish is to add more information about who you are and what you like.
Take the time to make your home not only stylish but also the most favorite place on the ground!
