Alexandra Larina 06/24/2016 1831
Great idea for those who do not consider autumn to be the best time of the year and are eager to prolong the summer. Arrange a terrace, balcony or veranda in a marine style!
The decoration of any room in a nautical style brings back memories of summer, carefree days at sea during vacations and helps to relax after a hard day's work. To make such a design is quite simple, and it looks very impressive.
Nautical style decor
You will need light fabrics to make cozy curtains or a tablecloth, small pillows, wooden furniture, various decorations with images:
- anchors;
- sea stars;
- blue and white stripes.
A hammock, neatly shaped rocks, fancy shells, and ship lanterns may also come in handy. If you can’t find real marine lamps, you can use toy ones: they are needed more for beauty than for lighting.
Marine style colors
In a marine style, three colors are leading: white, red and blue. In this case, the latter can be of any shade: from pale blue to blue-violet. Blue-gray, azure and cobalt are especially popular this year.
Please note that white and blue colors should prevail in the interior, and red should be used only to focus on one or two objects in the room.
Furniture and accessories in a marine style
All decor, walls, floor and ceiling should be decorated in red, white and blue. color scheme. Walls and floors made of wood are easy to paint in desired color, while materials such as concrete or ceramic tile, it is unlikely that it will be possible to "colorize". Therefore, it is better to cover them with any woven material.
For example, put a blue or red carpet on the floor, and hang translucent white curtains along the walls. wooden furniture (Coffee table, ) it is better to paint white acrylic paint: firstly, White color especially relevant in 2015, and secondly, it will visually expand the space of the room.
In accordance with nautical style furniture should be made of natural wood.
If you have glazed balcony, then window frames must also be white. For finishing the ceiling perfect option- white or sky blue siding or plain whitewash.
Make up on the table beautiful composition from stones, shells, starfish and corals brought from the resort. On pillowcases, make patterns in the form of anchors, for example, using the technique of bulk embroidery with ribbons. If embroidery is not your forte, then simply machine or hand-sew pillowcases from blue and white striped fabric.
The antique style is gaining popularity, and curtains with a meander (ancient ornament) are also called "Greek".
predominance pastel colors with original ornaments distinguish them with their elegant simplicity.
Therefore, practical minimalism should surround the curtains.
Greek style differences
There is no splendor here, curtains are rarely used. The material performs the function of protection from the sun, so the pattern is unobtrusive. The versatility and conciseness of Greek curtains have many advantages:
- It's easy to make your own.
- They are simple, can be easily combined with draperies and combine different colors.
- Well decorated with tassels and cords.
- Use dense natural fabrics.
- These curtains protect from ultraviolet rays.
- The main feature is symmetry.
- Decoration of rooms with minimalism, classics, etc.
Application
Often in Greece they use blinds, as well as shutters from the hot heat. Linen, dense jute or bleached cotton are used for curtains.
For each room, you should choose your own style and color of curtains.
Designers often use two opposite shades in their solutions for spectacular decoration. window openings in residential premises, as well as in large halls where holidays and events are held to add solemnity and luxury.
Bedroom
Any curtains should "breathe" and protect the room from the sun. Cotton and bleached linen are especially popular.
Many people use heavy curtains to enhance the protective functions. Effectively look double-sided curtains, curtains in Greek style where the sides have contrasting colors.
Gold and black shades look very elegant in one curtain. Inside should be black, and when fixed in the morning with beautiful pompoms, a golden window frame.
Black color will be protection from sunlight, and gold - for aesthetics. It is possible to deviate from the style, add light light curtains.
The colors of the curtains (portieres) should be in good harmony with the surrounding background and the decoration of the room.
Ideal to have bed linen in the Greek style.
Kitchen
Roman or roller blinds, although the assembly of beautiful folds is slightly changed. The Roman ones are assembled with the cords up, and the Greek curtains for the kitchen are on the side.
canvas rectangular shape fixed on the frame, as well as on the eaves. A strong cord is easy to untwist. Fabric care is easy.
Curtains with ornaments are considered classics, the colors are pastel, sand or cream. Geometric ornament or floral motifs should not irritate the eyes. Pelmets and other decor will fit perfectly into the Greek style.
Hall (living room)
The material for the rest room is wool, thick cloth, etc. The Greek style dictates simple, clear lines. Deep uniform folds are welcome. You can insert clips made of plastic to give depth and volume. Let's figure out how to make a Greek curtain.
To emphasize chic, you can alternate swags and frills. Beautiful perekida, decorated with ruffles along the edges. It is better to make such a lambrequin from a translucent material for greater effect. It is better to fasten to the eaves with hairpins.
Another design method is bamboo blinds or matting.
Roman-Greek curtains - when assembled, you get falling folds, but when closed they are very similar to roller blinds.
The combination of black and white stripes will create an association with an antique colonnade, they will visually add height to the room.
Types of Greek curtains
Classics can combine various styles, include fashion trends. The Greek style can be used in uniform vertical folds with soft flowing lambrequins.
Roller blinds are suitable for high density, they can be draped. Blackout lets in a little diffused light.
Curtains-drapes are made of heavy fabrics, they are well fixed at the top and bottom, and in the center they are decorated with different tiebacks (quilted, complex, etc.).
Roman-Greek curtains are similar to the previous ones, these are rectangular canvases made of a single material (natural fabrics), which are fixed directly on the eaves.
Mandatory drawing of geometric shapes, gathered on the side with a cord. When they are folded, you can decorate with various ribbons.
Blinds are made of bamboo or various wood. Hypoallergenic products are processed so that they do not fade under sunbeams. They are moisture resistant and durable, not pretentious in care.
Manufacturers of Greek curtains
There are many companies that make fabrics with such ornaments:
- "Togas" (Greece);
- Junkers & Mullers GmbH (Germany);
- "Mastro RapHael" (Italy);
- "Texdecor" (France),
- "Kirayteks" (Turkey) and many other manufacturers.
Photo of Greek curtains in the interior
With rebirth retro style in the design of interiors and household plots country houses Greek design direction is gaining popularity again. And since they are an integral part, representing the image of the interior in vintage style, then forged works acquire recognizable Greek features.
Incidentally, even in morphological meaning forging has Hellenic roots. So, the word "metal" was fixed in the Russian language in the era of Peter the Great and came from German, where it denoted a mineral, ore. In turn, “metal” came into German speech from Latin, which borrowed it from Greek - ( μεταλλον) - "mine, mine." This is truly a connection through time.
Characteristic features of the Greek style
Despite the past centuries, the design of houses and apartments in the Greek style remains popular, acquiring, quite naturally, with some features of modernity, which is very typical for neoclassicism - one of the design trends.
In works of art (and products artistic forging, of course, these include), characteristic of neoclassicism, dominated by sculptural elements, rectangular or rounded monograms. Among others, the most recognizable is the so-called meander ornament. It is usually depicted on a strip as a line bent at right angles in various variations. A continuous line of rounded elements, resembling a wave, is also widespread.
These patterns are the calling card of works of art. Ancient Greece, which took their name from the Meander River (the modern name is Big Menderes), known for its frequent meanders. Clothes, amphoras, images in temples were decorated with a meander strip, as they believed that a continuous, although broken line, symbolizes eternity, an endless change of generations, the arrival of a new one in place of the old, obsolete.
Meander in forging
Although geometric shapes Greek style is not so complicated, there are many options for using it in forging. Masters of art forging, creating their unique products, skillfully and harmoniously combine elements of different thicknesses, intertwine straight and curved lines, connect a meander garland with leaves, shells, rosettes, wreaths. The appearance of Greek echoes is also appropriate in one of the modern areas of art - art deco, where meander curls coexist perfectly next to asymmetric elements and straight lines.
In a word, as a result of bold experiments, but sustained in the same style, original works are born on the anvil, which have a pronounced individuality, as well as high aesthetic and operational qualities.
Forging elements in the Greek style can decorate garden lights, arches and openings, canopies over the entrance, window and fireplace grates, accessories for a fireplace, balcony and stair railings, pieces of furniture, mirrors, lamps, candlesticks and much more.
Artistic forging products with Greek elements are harmoniously combined with textile interior details, as well as stone, marble, glass and other natural materials.
To finish the balcony there are many interesting ideas which can be easily implemented. After all, for an apartment in panel house, especially if it is one or two-room living space, additional small space will be very helpful. Moreover, modern Decoration Materials and of course our rich imagination will allow us to realize the most daring idea. The balcony can be turned into any functional additional small room.
Before you carry out any, you should carefully prepare the room for such repairs. To make the balcony cozy and good at any time of the year, and especially in winter, you should spend, waterproofing and soundproofing using special materials. Then a loggia or a simple balcony will be convenient and comfortable at any time of the year.
Rest zone
In most cases, a well-repaired balcony is used as a seating area. This general idea includes a lot of ideas. Using inexpensive Construction Materials and simple pieces of furniture can be created really comfortable environment habitats where you can take a break from everyday work and enjoy loneliness or company with your loved one. If the configuration of the room allows you to include interesting ones, for example, niches or a semicircular shape of the balcony, feel free to fill in all similar nuances environment that you like.
Balcony in oriental style
It's pretty popular style design for any room, with a variety of variations. This is the use of wicker furniture, and rugs in the form mats in Asian style , and pillows, and much more. It will be especially interesting to look hanging convenient form. It will allow you to sit comfortably while relaxing and sway slightly while reading a book on your tablet or just listening to music through headphones. If a family lives in an apartment, then you can hang two chairs, because family battles can take place in a comfortable corner, so it’s better to hang even three.
It all depends on the size of the balcony, because for three chairs you still need a loggia or large balcony at least 5 meters long and one and a half to two meters wide. Apart from comfortable chairs you can put a bedside table or build a wardrobe with wooden shelves. A small one will fit well into the oriental style. palm tree with not too lush and sprawling greenery. Neat pot with small tree will harmoniously fit even into a small balcony. You can also use paper lamps, as is customary in Japan, or other similar elements.
Balcony in Egyptian and Greek style
Undoubtedly, Egyptian or Greek-style balconies will have excellent performance and turn out to be very beautiful and cozy. For Egyptian themes, you can use bas-reliefs with hieroglyphs in the sandy light of the Sahara desert. It will look very stylish and impressive. You can also put statues of some ancient deity, for example, the goddess of love or the god of fun. Variants in Egyptian and Greek mythology a large number of. Light white curtains and spreading curtains will also look beautiful. date palm.
For the Greek style, the scenes of the life of the ancient Greeks and the corresponding design elements that are inherent in this topic are suitable. Small pedestals such as a bedside table or stand in the form of a column for flowers or a small one with columns instead of legs will also look very good. Wicker furniture, such as a chest, is also suitable for Greek decoration. In this case, the general light background should be in light colors these southern countries. A large amount of natural greenery will decorate the balcony well in this design.
Bedroom style balcony
Quite a few people have slept on a balcony at least once in their lives. This happened especially often in the summer, when there is unbearable heat outside and the night coolness with a breeze from the window will nice to lull the sleeper. The design in the style of the bedroom can be very diverse - these are oriental, ancient Greek, modern, medieval, minimalist, modern style and many others. The main element will be a bed or a small sofa with a folding structure, where you can lie down and relax.
The design of the bed can be made in such a way that it is as practical as possible, because the dimensions of a standard balcony in apartment building small. Therefore, it is imperative to include retractable cabinets or an inconspicuous folding table that would quickly be removed into a special niche or under the bed. If the size of the balcony allows, you can build and arrange a room in rustic style, which is very nice and quite popular among designers. At high-quality insulation balcony, you can generally completely transfer the bedroom here.
Balcony in the style of the living room or bar
In one-room and two-room apartments, of course, you can make an attractive living room, which will be combined, for example, with a kitchen. But if there is a wide or long balcony, then there you can create a very comfortable and pleasant corner for guests, and just for personal relaxation. For example, the oriental style allows you to create a very interesting option with a low table on an Asian-style carpet with seating cushions scattered around it. And in the middle of the table is a hookah to guests can completely relax.
Another design option for receiving friends and loved ones at home resembles a bar counter. In fact, this will be the one that will arrange guests to communicate and fit into any balcony that is at least 5 meters long. It can be an attractive style, as in modern New York bars or classic style with chairs with figured carved backs in light pastel colors. It will also be interesting to have a balcony in the style of ordinary American bars, which are decorated with traditional US paraphernalia.
Zone of fresh greenery and nature
Greenhouse-style balcony
In the conditions of modern megacities, when the life of the city rushes at an incredible speed and its inhabitants simply do not have time to take a break from the concrete jungle in nature, a greenhouse-style balcony will be very useful. A small piece of nature on the balcony will not only decorate the room and the apartment as a whole, but will be very beneficial to health. The truth behind this winter garden you need to carefully care for otherwise all the greens will wither. Therefore, such design solution Suitable only for those who really love to care for plants.
Not required to create special design for this style, because the main decoration of the balcony will be live plants and flowers. Therefore, there will be enough shelves and a wide one where you can install a large number of pots of greenery. If the dimensions of the balcony allow, then you can put furniture in a rustic style. An old shabby bedside table with peeling paint, but restored and updated, will look especially good. By turning on your imagination, you can create the most incredible botanical garden at home.
Balcony with fountains
To install a fountain or even a waterfall on a balcony, you will need a fairly large room, such as a loggia. But some craftsmen fit such a design solution into medium-sized balconies. ordinary apartments panel houses. You can make a type of rocky cliff on the wall, along which water will flow. Such ready-made systems are sold in building supermarkets and are a circulating system that is easy enough to plug into an outlet. A special pump will pump water and create beautiful fountains.
It is not necessary to build an impressive system of fountains, it is enough just to fit them into an existing greenhouse. The extra moisture will benefit the plants and create favorable moist environment on the balcony. And a person will receive a lot of positive emotions and Fresh air in your apartment. Very interesting Japanese-style fountains, which are made of bamboo, which looks very stylish and will appeal to those who are not indifferent to unusual things. There are miniature fountains that can be installed directly on the windowsill, which is quite suitable for a standard Russian balcony.
Sports and Work Zone
Gym style balcony
This design of the balcony is the dream of any man who is not indifferent to sports. Even the smallest balcony can be equipped in such a way that you can exercise, without leaving home. If the size of the balcony is quite large or it is generally a loggia, then you can equip a whole gym. For example, put up a wall with a horizontal bar and bars, as well as a bench for swinging the abdominal muscles. It will be very convenient to wake up in the morning to warm up and work out with dumbbells, and then work on the horizontal bar, which invigorates and sets you up for the working mood of the coming day.
You can even put a whole complex simulator, which includes many individual systems for training different muscle groups. Some even manage to install treadmill to a standard balcony. This is of course practical for those who cannot see their life without running, but it is not always convenient. A small-sized exercise bike will fit very well into many balconies. Some gym-style balcony designs look very good. The main thing here is to think over to the smallest detail the location of all training systems, because sports still require a fairly large space, as well as fresh air. So be sure to create good ventilation.
Cabinet-style balcony
Another option for creating a comfort zone on your balcony. Own is a sign of a certain status. But if living space an ordinary one-room or two-room apartment does not allow you to make such a luxury, then this can be done on the balcony. Equip your own corner where you will stand computer or laptop it will be quite practical and convenient, because it does not require a lot of space, so the balcony will be ideal for this. Apart from computer desk can be hung bookshelves or make lockers.
Especially such a design decision will be interesting people who live, for example, in a one-room apartment and earn freelance. Very handy when you don't have to go to work. I just went out to the balcony to see what was happening on the street and got to work right there. For small apartments, where let's say a family of three lives - two parents and a child, it will be very useful to build a computer workplace. After all, a child can interfere by playing computer games. But if a little gamer sits on the balcony, he will save his parents from unnecessary irritation.
Power zone
Dining room or kitchen style balcony
This design is not common, but in a small apartment, when the kitchen space is used for other needs, this solution to the issue will be very good. Balcony at good insulation suitable for the implementation of any design, even kitchen. Some balconies with sufficient dimensions can accommodate even household appliances. There are examples when a miniature kitchen wall included minimum set lockers and at the same time had built-in appliances. Many take out the refrigerator to the balcony to make room during inner room.
In addition, the balcony can be used as a dining room. It is easy to place a table here with a foldable design to save space and be more practical. Chairs can be placed around the table, which can also be folded and even hung on the walls on special hooks. This will allow you to completely not occupy the balcony space and use it as efficiently as possible. At the same time, you can attach cabinets for dishes and decorate the dining room in any style. Can add more plants to get a combined dining-greenhouse. There are a large number of options, and if you combine different styles, you can get just a stunning designer balcony.
Conclusion
To enlarge living space apartments, you can insulate your balcony and decorate it in the presented styles. What kind of design it will be depends on the personal preferences of the person. Quite interesting is the finishing of the balcony in the style of the study, which gives its own personal space and privacy. It's in the conditions one-room apartment where more than one occupant lives good decision, which will give, in addition to comfort, additional living meters.
Another interesting option is the greenhouse, which, in addition to aesthetic satisfaction and positive mood give more fresh fresh air. Plants actively process carbon dioxide, and also absorb radiation from the numerous electronics that are present in each modern family and apartment.
Combining styles will make your own balcony a work of design art. With a little imagination, you can turn it from improvised means small room, for example, to a modern gym that will help you keep fit without leaving your home. Therefore, if you have an empty or cluttered balcony, then consider creating another one. small room, which will fulfill its practical role, and which one you decide for yourself.
Not so long ago, the owners of balconies and loggias could not imagine how many interesting ideas there are for arranging extra space. As a rule, precious centimeters or even meters were used as a warehouse or. And besides, not everyone could boast of having a balcony. There was no mention of any design. At present, the loggia has received the status of a separate functional room. We offer you several options for finishing balconies and loggias with an area of 3 and 6 meters with a photo. All of them are divided according to the principle of purpose.
Relaxation zone
Most often, a furnished balcony or loggia is used as a recreation area. Warm floor, good double glazing and insulation will create a cozy and comfortable environment where you can relax with friends, family or meditate alone. Additional niches and decor elements will bring their own flavor to the design of the room.
- Loggia in oriental style. A popular option for finishing the room, where the dominant place is occupied by rugs, pillows and wicker furniture from rattan. Sitting comfortably in this oriental tale”, you can relax, read a book, listen to music or relax with friends.
Advice. Complete your balcony hanging chairs. This option is suitable premises with an area of at least 6 meters. A pot with a small exotic tree or a flower and original lamps in oriental style.
- Loggia in the Greek style. To finish the balcony in this variation, small pedestals, flower stands in the form of columns, wicker furniture and Greek ornaments are suitable. Don't forget green spaces. In general, the balcony should be of a light shade.
- Bedroom style loggia. An interesting option, especially in the summer. The balcony is able to save from heat and stuffiness in city apartments. The design style of such a balcony can be absolutely anything. The dominant place in the room is occupied by a bed, a sofa or a folding bed. Not prevent folding table and other modular furniture.
Advice. If the dimensions of the loggia allow, then you can install a hammock and decorate the room in a rustic style.
- Bar-style loggia. The functional purpose of the space is the bar area. The balcony is essential. If the loggia is long, then you can easily build a cozy area for relaxing with family and friends.
Green corner
The green zone is a home oasis in the stone jungle. This option for finishing loggias and balconies will do only true connoisseurs of plants, because they require constant care. Otherwise, the green corner will wither very quickly.
- Loggia-greenhouse. A place where any florist or amateur gardener can realize his ambitions. In the conditions of megacities, a home greenhouse can become an outlet after a hard day's work. It is not only beautiful, but also extremely useful. Caring for such a green area will take a lot of time and effort.
Advice. You can decorate the "botanical garden" on the balcony old furniture This will give the room a rustic feel.
Loggia with a fountain. To mount such a device, you need a spacious room. The finished fountain can be purchased at the store. It is enough just to insert the socket from it into the mains and enjoy the murmur of water in the fountain. It will perfectly fit into the design of the greenhouse or can become an independent object. In the latter case, you can beat the design of the fountain by decorating it with greenery or laying out stones according to the principle of an alpine slide.
Advice. If the room is small, then you can purchase a miniature fountain. The compact size will allow you to place it even on the windowsill.
Work and sports area
A gym at home is an expensive pleasure, not everyone is ready to donate free space in order to equip the training complex in the apartment.
- Gym-style loggia. To arrange a gym in an apartment, especially a small one, is blasphemy. Whether it's a balcony. Lots of ideas. You can install a wall and a horizontal bar, a complex simulator or a compact exercise bike. It all depends on the size of the balcony and your preferences.
Attention! Having decided to equip a mini-gym on the loggia, do not forget to think over the ventilation system.
- Loggia-cabinet. Another idea for decorating a balcony. Personal Area in a one-room or two-room apartment? It is hard to imagine! The presence of a loggia will correct this situation. In the room, you can arrange your own corner by placing a computer or laptop there. Hang shelves and put cabinets. Such a corner will undoubtedly appeal to gamers who want to retire or freelancers who work from home.
Dinner Zone
A balcony as an extension of the kitchen or a separate dining room is not a bad idea. The main thing - do not forget to insulate the loggia!
This finish in recent times occurs more and more frequently. It is especially relevant in small apartments to increase kitchen space. Some loggias with a large area can even accommodate elements kitchen set or household appliances. So, by moving the refrigerator to the loggia, you will free up precious meters in the kitchen.
In addition, the balcony can be used as a dining room, which not everyone can afford. The table installed on the balcony must be of a folding design. Also choose folding stools. This is to save space. By adding some greenery to the dining room, you can combine two styles - a greenhouse and a dining area.
There are a lot of ideas for decorating balconies and loggias. Decorating the room in the style of a greenhouse will decorate this corner. By arranging an office on the balcony, you will create a secluded place for work or creativity. Egyptian, oriental and other styles will emphasize the individuality of the owner of the apartment. Gym on the loggia will keep you in good shape and good physical shape.
The combination of styles also has a great effect on interior decoration. In what style to arrange a loggia depends on your financial capabilities and preferences.
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