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Interior design ideas and your inspiration

We all dream of a home that would be the embodiment of our dream of a cherished and heavenly place. With the appropriate interior it is very easy to achieve what you want, but what design style should you choose? From colorful Mediterranean to laconic minimalism, there are many options, and they all have their advantages. Thanks to homify and its large collection of photographs submitted personally by designers, it's now easy to sort through a huge range of design ideas for your home. To sort all the ideas, you can select the country in which this interior is located, the style and even the purpose of the room.

Where can I find ideas for the interior design of my apartment?

Inspiration can come from almost anywhere, and homify is a great place to look for it. Our ideas are collected from all over the world and created by real professionals, and the magazine contains many interesting articles. More than 50,000 designers share their projects with you on homify, for which they have come up with millions of fresh and creative ideas. Just look at their work and find your favorite style. With one click, you can save the ones you particularly like to your personal collections.

How to start renovations in your apartment?

After you decide on the design style and main ideas, you should accurately calculate your budget. In this matter, it is worth being as realistic as possible, and not counting only on possible future cash receipts, and also not underestimating the real cost of repairs. If you have skills and experience in this field, this is a very good plus. Otherwise, consult with designers whose work is similar to your favorite style. It’s worth planning not only for decoration and main pieces of furniture, but also for accessories and workers’ compensation. By the way, it is worth considering limiting repair work to certain hours of the day so as not to disturb your neighbors. And be sure to make sure that your changes and redevelopments are approved by the authorities.

Stage three. Fashion is nothing, style is everything

As a rule, the interior design of an apartment or house is subordinated to one idea, keeping all rooms in a single style key, so that when moving from room to room there is no dissonance either in color or in formative elements. It is very important to decide on a style here - it will be some kind of strict geometric solution in the form of minimalism, hi-tech, industrial or something fluid like Russian modern, art deco, bionics, and perhaps you will like country, Provence or ethno style.

Interior design for your apartment

Your approach to home renovation will likely depend on your future plans. If you decide to sell the property within the next few years, it would be wise to limit the work and not make any major upgrades. All you have to do is repaint the walls, replace the kitchen unit, update the bathroom. Redecorating can be very budget-friendly if you know exactly what you want. On the other hand, if you are going to turn your current home into a family nest or simply stay here for a long time, you should carefully plan every little detail so that you can then enjoy the interior design to the fullest.

Decorating your apartment

If you're serious about making your interiors something special, it's time to stop looking at design as other aspects of the everyday world. Everything in your house or apartment may be exactly the way you want it, and not the way others would like it to be. If you have a romantic soul, don’t be afraid to create even an impractical interior, because it will make you feel better. If you gravitate towards bright, unusual, extraordinary design, be sure to show your passion for the exotic in the decor of your rooms. For themed interiors, proper lighting and background are very important. You can always add light to your apartment with light walls and floors, mirrors, glossy surfaces and shiny accessories. The layout of the apartment should be approached with particular caution. Large rooms can be visually zoned. For example, in the living room create not only a sofa area, but also an office, a formal dining room, storage space or a reading corner in the corner. This way, you will avoid a situation where one room still has free space, while the other suffers from a lack of it. All small accessories must be tied to the overall mood of the interior. Stylistics, colors, or your personal creative ideas will help tie everything together. Bright visual accents should be added carefully, but with some creativity and carelessness to add depth to the interior. When choosing wallpaper or fabrics with large patterns, you should think about the size of the room, because it is better not to use them in small rooms.

The best magazines and publications in Russian

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SALON-interior

salon.ru

SALON-interior is an authoritative Russian magazine about design and architecture. Everything new in interior decoration, unique in architecture, exclusive in interiors, that is created in the country and the world, is reflected in the magazine, helping readers to always be aware of modern trends in architecture and design.

Events in the architectural environment, world decor exhibitions, reviews of accessories, architectural styles, historical buildings, interviews with world stars in the field of interior design, landscape and floral solutions - all topics of the magazine are designed to inform the discerning reader as much as possible about the fascinating and creative world of private architecture and design .

The magazine was founded in 1994 and has already become, perhaps, one of the most authoritative in its field. SALON-interior publishes reviews of accessories and furniture, interviews with world stars, historical buildings, landscape and floral solutions, reviews from world interior exhibitions.

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INTERIOR+DESIGN

www.interior.ru

INTERIOR+DESIGN” is one of the leaders in the market of high-quality interior gloss in Russia.

Published since 1996.

There are also 2 applications released under the INTERIOR + DESIGN brand: “100% KITCHENS” and “100% BATHROOMS”. The electronic resource of the magazine INTERIOR.RU publishes information about the most current events and trends in the field of design, architecture and art. INTERIOR.RU is a daily updated information online resource dedicated to current trends in design, architecture and art.

INTERIOR.RU is fashion trends, design hits, the first names of great architecture and works of art, opinions of authoritative experts and the latest industry news combined with outstanding photos and exclusive video content. The magazine serves as a source of inspiration for both professionals and amateurs.

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ELLE Decoration

www.elle.ru/elledecoration

The online version of ELLE Decoration magazine is a real guide in the world of design trends, a source of constant inspiration for creativity.

ELLE Decoration is one of the best-selling interior magazines in the world. The magazine is published in 25 countries around the world.

Each issue of the magazine contains architectural news, a selection of the best design objects and an introduction to their creators, practical advice and detailed reports on the projects of recognized masters. Here you can learn about current events in the interior design industry, trends in the world of design, see the best Russian and international interiors, houses of celebrities and famous designers. The magazine talks about the rules of home redevelopment, provides reviews of furniture and interior items, and gives practical advice on arranging houses and apartments.

ELLE today is a magazine and a huge multimedia platform that unites all progressive formats of the Internet space

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ELITE. Interior area

elite-mag.ru

A glossy monthly magazine in the “life-style” category, it represents the elite segment of the interior market. Magazine “ELITE. Interior Territory” is a unique publishing product that monthly tells in its publications about design innovations in the elite world of interiors.

The publication is intended for a discerning reader with impeccable taste, for a consumer interested in sophisticated renovation of his home, for a professional and talented architect, designer, decorator, as well as for the manufacturer and supplier - the most important players in the interior market.

Focusing on interior themes, the magazine, through the prism of the most important functional spaces, shows the diversity and organic dynamics of modern residential interiors, reflects the latest trends in interior design, and introduces the reader to its most prominent representatives.

The pages of the magazine constantly present new products from famous world brands, demonstrate products of high brands and the latest developments of famous designers, which undoubtedly interests those readers who are busy decorating their private interiors.

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HOME & INTERIOR

www.dominterier.ru

HOUSE & INTERIOR is one of Russia's leading glossy design magazines.

Publishes current information about fashion trends in design, international exhibitions, new collections of furniture, lamps, fabrics, accessories from famous factories, the best completed house and interior projects in all countries of the world, interviews with famous businessmen, actors, musicians, social news

The magazine cooperates with the major American publication Florida Design Magazine, which allows it to publish interior projects of American design bureaus and architects.

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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

www.admagazine.ru

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST is an international magazine about architecture, interior and design.

The magazine contains information about creating the interior of an apartment or house, architectural projects, finishing materials, textiles, accessories, furniture, etc. Practical advice will help not only renovate your home, but also properly equip it with furniture and appliances.

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Apartment answer

kvotvet.ru

Apartment Answer is one of the most practical publications on interior design.

The magazine was created on the basis of the popular NTV program “Housing Issue”. Contains both a description of projects implemented on the air of the “Housing Question” program on NTV, as well as interviews, photos, and master classes.

On the official website, as well as in the printed edition, you will find detailed descriptions of apartment renovations carried out on the NTV channel, as well as a large amount of additional thematic information. The materials on the site will help you find answers to many questions that arise when arranging an apartment.

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Ideas for Your Home

www.ivd.ru

The magazine of the publishing house "Salon-Press" is one of the best publications on interior design.

Here you can find practical advice, lessons from professionals, reviews of celebrity interiors, high-quality illustrations, and projects by famous architects.

The IVD.ru website is a popular Internet project dedicated to the issues of reconstruction and interior design of residential premises.

The main content of the site is the archive of the magazine “Ideas for Your Home” - exclusive author’s articles, high-quality illustrations, practical tips and lessons. On the website you can select comprehensive design solutions; view detailed reviews of the market for construction and finishing materials, furniture, machinery and equipment; compare your own ideas with design projects of leading architects; communicate directly with other readers and editors on the forum.

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Lisa. My cozy home

lisa.ru/category/moy-uyutnyy-dom

The thematic supplement to the women's magazine Lisa contains practical advice on arranging an apartment or house, selecting and arranging furniture, textiles, and lighting.

The magazine is the most affordable in terms of price compared to other publications.

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Coolhouses

coolhouses.ru

COOLHOUSES is a daily online magazine dedicated to everything related to contemporary architecture, innovative interior design, creative home products and other aspects of the art of design.

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Beautiful apartments

www.beautiful-apartments.ru

The magazine “Beautiful Apartments” is one of the most popular periodicals, the pages of which present interesting completed projects and design concepts for the interiors of apartments, apartments, lofts and townhouses from the best Russian and foreign architects and designers, made in various styles and directions.

The magazine introduces readers to fashion trends in the furniture industry, modern finishing materials and plumbing, and new household appliances.

The official website of the magazine “Beautiful Apartments” makes it possible to read online and view photos of selected materials published in the printed version of the magazine.

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Beautiful houses

www.beautiful-houses.ru

Beautiful Homes magazine is a popular Russian publication on architecture, construction and design, aimed at readers - homeowners and developers seeking to create a new look for their home.

The magazine publishes completed projects of country houses by domestic and foreign architects with plans and explications of premises, design projects of cottages, villas and mansions in different styles and price categories, as well as recommendations on the choice of building and finishing materials and engineering systems.

TOP 9 publications on interior design (Russia)

Interior design for a small apartment

For small rooms, the main key to good design is light shades. Light and airy, they create a special charm of cleanliness and hospitality. You can choose not only white shades, but also beige, pink, and yellow. Consider also an accent wall (with vibrant wallpaper or painted a bold color) to create extra depth. Dark and large upholstered furniture absorbs light and steals the feeling of spaciousness, while light furniture, on the contrary, is almost invisible even with large dimensions. Consider using clear glass, shiny and metallic decorative items, environmentally friendly materials and bright textiles. You should also not place furniture in a standard manner, along the walls. It would be much better to come up with an arrangement option that suits your space and takes into account all your needs.

Stage five. Color, texture and finishing materials

You can put options for the interior color palette on a separate sheet of the design project album, developing nuanced and contrasting combinations, warm or cold. We have already touched on the topic of creating color palettes for the interior, where we looked at the main color tandems and their application in home design. The basic rule that must be followed to avoid chaos is to choose a primary color and an additional one, while the remaining shades should act as derivatives of the base pair.

The collage gives a complete picture of the connection of all interior components into a single whole and serves as the basis for the further development of a working project

By arranging all the components of the interior into groups - lighting, decor, furniture, textiles, decoration, colors, you can organize your ideas and prepare to buy specific things for furnishing the room

Finishing materials and textiles are closely related to the color scheme of the interior, because they carry all the colors that you have chosen to create the image of your interior. Moreover, decorative finishing also has a texture, which plays a key role in creating visual illusions - bringing planes closer or further away. For example, rough plaster or textured wallpaper will visually bring the wall closer, while a metallic or glossy surface will appear further away than it actually is. Mirror planes have the property of destroying the boundaries of space, forming a kind of “breakthrough”.

How to make your apartment more comfortable?

If you've just moved in and can't figure out how to create a feeling of Home in your new apartment, we have a couple of ideas for you. A large splash of bright paint in your favorite shade can instantly refresh the atmosphere and lift your spirits. Our color preferences are very important for the psychological perception of space, and therefore, whatever your favorite color is, just add it to the interior! Another simple way is to buy curtains or other textiles. The warm charm of fabrics can make your home feel more homey. This also includes lampshades, upholstered furniture, textiles for the kitchen or bathroom, as well as new bed linen. Use any corners and shelves to display your hobbies, passions and your history. Framed photos also allow you to quickly personalize your space. Finally, we advise you to add some greenery to your interior. A couple of pots filled with beautiful flowering plants can do wonders for absolutely any room, transforming it from uninhabited and cold to friendly and beautiful.

Ideas for interior design of a small apartment

A little imagination can easily compensate for the limited space in your small apartment. Light colors and wall mirrors will make the space feel more airy and spacious in appearance. Wall shelves, thoughtful custom-made storage systems, and podiums can really save square footage. In the kitchen, folding chairs, tables and special storage boxes in the unit will make this room more comfortable. Once you've created the foundation for your small apartment design, which will likely feature light colors and minimal furniture, it's worth adding small touches of luxury. Gilding, a designer chair, a glossy black coffee table and other small additions can make your interior deeper and richer without taking up much space.

Stage two. Creating a planning solution

After identifying the main areas of the interior, you can begin to implement plans for arranging furniture in each room. After measuring the main dimensions of the room - its length, width and height, draw a plan on a scale of 1:100 and replicate it so that you can make several options for placing furniture.

You can use both standard programs for drawing plans and manual methods. The easiest way to find a planning solution is to cut out rectangles from thick cardboard that will serve as prototypes for sofas, chairs, tables and other interior elements and stick them on the plan. Here it is necessary to take into account the scale and standard dimensions of furniture - for example, a bed 2x2 cm, a chair 0.5x0.5 cm, a sofa 2x1 cm, a table 1.2x0.7 cm, etc. - this is on a scale of 1:100.

It is also very important not to forget about the passages and distances from furniture to walls, which should be at least 0.5 m, ideally 0.75–1 m - on a hundredth scale, respectively, the same values, only in cm. In addition to using " mobile" images of furniture made of thick paper, it is quite easy to look for options by placing tracing paper on the floor plan and sketching out the outlines of the furniture by hand, not forgetting the scale. Using colored cardboard applications or coloring drawings on tracing paper with colored pencils, you can use these pictures for a collage, which will serve as the next stage in the visual development of your interior design.

Based on the plans with furniture arrangement, estimate the distribution of lighting in the interior, combining general diffused light, backlighting and directional beams designed to highlight the accent areas of the room. Attach switches to chandeliers, sconces and other lighting fixtures, based on the convenience of turning the light on and off when entering and leaving the room. You can also provide pass-through switches that allow you to control the light from several points, and dimmers that regulate the intensity of the lighting. An important part of developing plans for a design project is searching for the location of outlet groups - here it is important to take into account the arrangement of furniture so that the outlets do not end up somewhere behind a closet or sofa, out of reach for connecting equipment.

Interior design for a student

Students may be limited in interior design due to rental agreement rules and small budgets. However, they also have a huge number of opportunities to make their apartment beautiful and tidy. With ideas from homify specialists, nothing is impossible! The best option for updating a rental property would be to repaint the walls or change the wallpaper. But if this is not possible, there are other, equally effective options. For example, arrange a series of decorative accessories in a certain style throughout the apartment (for example, Asian or Provence style). A little textile (a rug near the bed and a pillow) will help create a more comfortable atmosphere. The oldest furniture should be replaced first, gradually making room for the new. Some of it can be updated with painting. For example, an old chest of drawers can easily be transformed into a new one with the help of a trendy shade, decoupage and beautiful finishes on the bottoms of the drawers. If you don't have enough money for new furniture, consider using the most budget-friendly options that you can make yourself. Furniture made from pallets and wooden boxes is becoming more and more fashionable, and you can use it to make interesting sofas, wardrobes, bedside tables and even an impromptu hallway.

Stage one. Function comes first

The process of creating an interior design is, of course, a creative matter, implying the birth of an idea and a flight of imagination, but do not forget that housing should become a functional space, maximally adapted to your lifestyle. The initial plan of an apartment or house already includes some zoning - division into rooms, so all you have to do is rationally place furniture, lighting, and household appliances in them. Areas for sleeping, relaxing, working, eating and others are thought out based on the number of family members, their occupation, age and lifestyle.

The most difficult room for zoning is the kitchen, which, as in the old days, remains a fairly significant place in our small apartments. The once popular trend of combining it with the living room - creating a studio - does not always pay off, especially if there are children in the family and cooking is carried out almost constantly. Food odors absorbed into soft furniture upholstery and textiles do not make the home feel cozy, therefore, before creating an open space “kitchen plus living room”, you need to think carefully and at least separate the kitchen workspace with a sliding partition. The most traditional solution is to leave the kitchen as it is - behind a tightly closed door.

By supplementing your planning solutions with selections of furniture, decoration, lighting fixtures and decorative elements, you will be able to visualize your ideas

Another difficult point regarding the kitchen is the length and configuration of the work surface, the placement of the refrigerator, stove, and sink. These functional elements should form a so-called working triangle, which corresponds to the technological process of cooking and contributes to the minimum number of movements of the housewife.

It is necessary to create the shortest chain possible, running from the food storage area to the sink, then to the cutting surface and, finally, to the stove. The most common mistake is allocating a large kitchen space for a work surface, which is subsequently empty or inconvenient to use due to its large length.

By analyzing the intensity of your preparations and the number of kitchen utensils, you can always correctly calculate the length of the kitchen set. Similar considerations should be given to the place where you eat. For example, if a family consists of four or more people, then it makes sense to create a large dining area. Allocating a significant space for dining may also be necessary when the owners of the house constantly receive guests. When the family is small and prefers privacy, you can limit yourself to a bar counter, a small side or folding table.

We considered the kitchen space as one of the most labor-intensive in terms of functional zoning. However, each room has a number of subtle points that it is advisable to pay special attention to when developing a design project.

1. Living room: dimensions of upholstered furniture and its placement under the wall or “in free flight”, the presence of a dining area.
2. Bedroom: dressing room or closet, the presence of an additional sofa or armchairs, possible placement of a work area, entrance to the bathroom directly from the room.
3. Bathroom: separate or combined, shower or bath, washing machine in the bathroom, dressing room or kitchen.
4. Entrance area: built-in wardrobes or dressing room.
5. Children's room: zoning of space taking into account the future growth of the child.

Attic interior design

A big plus when decorating an attic or loft is that it gives you a lot of room to do things. When you come up with a design concept, do not forget to emphasize the slanting walls and the scale of the room. Accent walls with large prints on wallpaper, bright pieces of art and custom lamps are best suited for bright nuances. At the same time, it is important to think through the electric lighting in the apartment so that there are no hassles with it in the future. When choosing finishing materials, we recommend choosing light colors, which will help visually enlarge the room.

World authority Human Design

Why did this knowledge receive such resonance and trust in world society? The fact is that the basis of mystical Human Design is filled with the most iconic faiths of the world, both spiritual and scientific: the Chinese Book of Changes I Ching, Western Astrology, the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, the Hindu Chakra System, etc. As well as quantum physics, the interaction of DNA codons and fundamentals of biochemistry of the human body. Therefore, the effects and benefits of Human Design card calculations exceed all expectations. Design is indispensable in psychotherapy and business matters, let alone an individual person.

Why calculate a rave card - Everyone needs a bodygraph

This is an experiment. How much energy and time does a person spend on doubts and struggles with himself? How far are people, despite seeming clarity, from themselves and weakly feeling their calling!? Human Design clearly shows where a person lies to himself and does not recognize his own characteristics. It's called the False Self. It focuses on other people instead of using internal guidelines and living its individuality correctly.

Decoding your map will reveal much more new things to you than going to a psychologist or training. In addition, it is very fun and interesting to discover something in yourself that you have not thought about. Human Design explains the sacred mechanics of how to make the right decisions in life so as not to go where you don’t belong. Knowledge should be inside you, not outside. Calculating the map is a direct route to them. A person has a mind and a body - these are two completely different sources of information and development. “The mind knows, but the body doesn’t let me in” - this is a clear illustration of the interaction of one with the other. With the help of card calculations, you will understand how to apply yourself in life correctly and without resistance. I know from experience how cool it is when a person begins to get to know himself for the second time.

Problems solved by decoding the Human Design map:

• shows what exactly a person’s strength is and where it can be demonstrated
• reveals your vulnerabilities in the psyche and energy
• Teaches self-honesty and using inner authority
• explains how and in what ways other people influence you
• protects against wasting your vitality
• gives the right strategy for making life decisions (I checked it myself - it works)
• relieves emotional stress
• explains the internal laws of your body
• increases sensitivity to your true needs
• helps you realize your life and feel its beauty

It really is possible. Correct knowledge greatly changes a person. The closer they are to its essence, the easier it is for a person to use this knowledge. Therefore, calculating Human Design is +100500 to advancement in self-knowledge. It's worth a try.

What home decor makes a home modern?

There are several design techniques that are considered especially sophisticated these days and suit almost any modern home. For example, decor in white, warm colors - beige, sand, gray, ivory. You can also indulge in almost unlimited amounts of light brown and other warm shades. Many different tones will make it possible to make the interior deeper. The ideal furniture for a modern home has clean, strict lines, and luxury is expressed in the choice of noble finishing materials and textiles. The ornate form in a modern style is not very welcome, but the possibility of creating sets from modules is the opposite. Art, ceramics and textiles should be subdued. However, they are the main decoration of the interior, so it is worth expressing your personal preferences and taste through accessories.

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