Design of an apartment: space, color, style. Part2.

It is characterized by a coldish color scale (elements ofof color of the floor, a translucent fabric, sliding
water and air, here-from transparency and fluidity ofpartitions made of glass, by means of local lighting in
lines and forms), floral (flower or vegetative) andwalls, a floor or a ceiling.
geometrical directions, neoplasticism (the so-calledThe forms of furniture are simple, too: sharp corners,
"alive architecture"). Unlike other styles, the modernistno plastic lines. Sofas with rectangular pillows and rigid
style has developed from technological householdarmrests, as well as armchairs and chairs of a
things and was expressed in the most different forms.rectangular, almost cubic form.
For example, sofas and chairs which "are twisted" andThe upholstery is light, self-colored with rare contrast
asymmetrically creep away to the corners are also"spots" - for example, pillows.
typical of the modernist style, as well as sofas of aUse of metal in an interior gives it sharp modernity:
strict geometrical style with harmonious, extendedmetal table-tops in the kitchen, legs of chairs, rack
backs. By the way, well-known "Viennese" chairs,posts. Modern interiors of the hi-tech style are created
which are now on their way out almost in eachon the basis of combination of space and light,
summer cottage, appeared during this period.propagandizing aesthetics of the applied material and
For the art deco style straight lines or zigzag-bent linesstructure.
are typical, as well as clearness and graphics of forms.Of the hi-tech style dashing, direct lines are
It is distinguished from the rest by application ofcharacteristic, as well as abundance of glass and
decorative elements in the form of zigzags, circles,metal details. Here the designs typical of industrial
triangles, suns, as well as rounded corners and strictbuildings (metal frames and technical communications
vertical lines which recede from the form. Theare deliberately displayed) are applied.
materials used in interiors of this style, - fabric, glass,Hi-tech, by itself, uses the most modern materials.
bronze, ceramics, carpets covered with cubic patterns.They are glass, metal (these materials are the basic
Besides, as an ornament fans are often used,ones in finishing of premises), sometimes concrete,
wrought-iron lattices, light wood, leather, marble andstone and natural wood are added. Complete absence
chrome plated details. It is the last "smart" style of theof ornaments of interiors in the hi-tech style is
European capitals, " the style of stars ".compensated by "work" of a material when high
The modern interior in the style of minimalism can bequality of plastics is shown, easy alloys, new
characterized by the use of only necessary objects.composite materials, color glossy and transparent
The most important thing to remember while creatingsurfaces (acryl stretched ceilings, crosspieces).
such interiors is a competently planned space, whichBy the way, the hi-tech style is appropriate for small
contains a lot of diffused, quiet light and air.apartments. All the elements of an interior create a
To create a sense of breadth and open space,sense of economy of space here.
premises are freed from internal partitions wheneverThe last thing to point out is that very few people
possible. The color palette used is light, based on a playcreate an interior in one style nowadays. "Celebration
of semitones; there is a lot of white color in an interior,of eclecticism ", a courageous combination of different
graphically underlined by black or grey.styles, especially in different "zones" of one and the
Here simple natural finishing materials are used, oftensame apartment - in such a way it is possible to
raw, with rough texture: bricks, concrete, wood orcharacterize a mainstream in modern design.
plaster. A sense of space is achieved both by means