Ecostyle in the interior of apartments and houses

Increasingly, there are inscriptions "bio", "organic" on food products, household chemicals, clothing. "Green" and natural - the trend of modern life. Why not take a step forward towards nature - to create Ecostyle in the interior of the house. The result is a true oasis, a personal reserved area where you can relax, unwind, feel the inner harmony. Making perfect urban residents, creative people, lovers of living plants, simply indifferent to environmental issues, the more it is possible to find a solution for any budget.

Features

Modern Ecostyle - maximum harmony with nature, preserving the convenience of human comfort, the ability to reduce the harm caused by human processes. Natural style can be reconstructed from already second-hand items: furniture from pallets. Visually, the interior creates a sense of eco naturalness, ease, freedom and spaciousness.

Benefits:

• Natural materials. No synthetics, plastics, chemical products;
• Healthy microclimate. Help live plants;
• Creative freedom;
• The possibility of self-expression;
• Anti-stress atmosphere;
• Concept interior.

color style

The choice of the colors found in nature. Excluded sharp color combinations, "acid" shades.

Primary colors:

• Green. Each shade reminiscent of the vegetable world: the grass, the trees.
• Blue. The color of a cloudless sky filled with freshness. It is better to use the upper part of the room, accents - a cool tone.
• Terracotta. The original, radiant color comprises natural red-brown shades. Using a palette - an absolute indicator of style.
• Brown - the color of earth, wood texture.
• Beige - shades of sand, straw creates the background space.
• Yellow - sunbeams creating accents.
• White - analogue of the first snow, a special chistototy, excellent background plants.

Avoid black - in its pure form does not exist in nature.

Popular themed based on the specific terrain: forest, jungle, birch grove, ocean. White color modification (milky, ivory, sea-foam) is often taken basis, diluting, for example, green, brown (forest theme).

surface finishes

The walls are lined with natural materials of different price categories:

• Paper wallpaper (plain; floral motifs);
• Latex paint;
• Tile - imitation of natural stone;
• Plaster;
• Cork, wood panels;
• Stone slabs;
• Wallpaper: sisal, jute, bamboo.

The best effect is achieved by harmonious combination of several kinds of finishing. Mural depicting nature - spectacular out of the budget of registration. Pros: no joints when gluing, environmentally friendly raw materials composition. Particularly original collages differ: Closeup of foliage, flower, stone, butterfly wing. As for ornaments - smooth vertical lines that resemble stalks, leaves. Avoid straight lines, geometric patterns.

For small rooms is optimal ease of execution of the ceiling, made whitewashing, wallpaper for painting, matte tensile structures. The ceiling is high enough, a substantial area of ​​the room - allowed finishing wood paneling, beams, game levels, creating a dome. Coffered ceiling with typical cell - grooves made of wood looks eco-friendly, but at the same time respectable. The style will set the direction of the ceiling coating technique printing: clouds, starry sky, the main thing in moderation.

Proper flooring naturel à la holds wood: parquet floor, an array of different species. Popular cork coating will further comfort, convenience. Perhaps the use of stone slabs, a budget option - ceramic tiles. The finishing touches will be a carpet imitating a green lawn, mats and matting of natural ingredients: straw, hemp, bamboo, most soft coconut mats.

Furniture

Furniture eco design makes quite clear requirements:

Material	Natural wood, wicker, bamboo, rattan.
The form	Simple (correct geometrical); natural (smooth, natural curves modeling).
The size	Massive enough.
Texture	Minimally processed, polished.

For small spaces - elegant wicker furniture, such as the original dinette. The daring design decisions emphasizes the worn, faded parts, scratches and other signs of recycling. Upholstered furniture should be covered with natural cloth upholstery: wool, cotton, linen, satin.

Current trend: the bed or sitting area of ​​round timber, complete with mattresses, necessary for the comfort of textile accessories.

Ecostyle does not allow the use of plastic, metal furniture. Method: put on covers of linen canvas on chairs. Let's clear plastic (chairs, tables). "Disappearing" furniture dissolve and will not violate the concept of open space. Glass is also commonly activated in particular - countertops.

Achieve the necessary space to help low furniture to store things: replace the classical cabinets dressers, leaving open the upper part of the room; select furniture with a smooth, white front wall; location - opposite the window.

The significance of the windows in the light

For eco-style true natural light. Often designers offer inclusion zaokonnogo space created by the interior, especially in the planning of individual houses. Use every opportunity to make the most large panoramic windows, such as the addition of the loggia, stressing Ecostyle interior of the apartment. Minimize the number of partitions of windows frame construction. Optimum material - wood, a good plastic imitation.

When natural light is not enough - add artificial lighting. Restrained natural interior are perfect for discreet built-in lights, halogen lights. Popular lamps with shades made of twigs, rice paper, textiles; exotic - elements of animal horns. So that the light was soft, use energy-saving lamps warm light, the total number of which corresponds to the functionality of the room. The creation of good lighting to help light the surface of the ceiling, the floor reflecting surface. Implement eco-concept to help control lighting modes, adjustable brightness.

To achieve maximum light penetration classic versions replace the curtains roll, Japanese curtains, bamboo shutters, wooden shutters; completely folded at a suitable opportunity.

decoration

Complete the image of eco help decor. In the natural environment, there is no unnecessary frills, is to adhere to a certain minimalism, processing room. If components of the decor are meaning - so close to true harmony. Wicker baskets, chests - convenient store locations of things; homespun rugs - floor insulation.

Expressive ecological composition constitute the original pattern of stone, wood, woven vase with fruit stones in a glass vase. All kinds of pillows to soften the interior, if necessary zoning will come to the aid of light bamboo partitions. Ceramic, glass, earthenware vases should have a simple form, a particular natural coloring give bouquets of dried flowers.

The main advantage of the style - an opportunity to make an exclusive decoration, piece of furniture out of scrap materials are completely free with your hands: the chandelier of birch twigs, pictures of seashells. Marine pebbles (available for sale) decorate shelves, niches. Achieve natural surroundings, you can use a huge floor cushions that resemble boulders - just do it yourself.

Wonderful fireplace will be a suitable supplement. There were modern system with a natural, living flame, running on safe biological smokeless fuel. Logs, stacked next to underscore the closeness to nature. The area bounded - make wood fireplace spilite zone. The mass of options: simulating a woodpile, laid out randomly, observing ornament. Wooden saw cut - a great way to zoning different rooms.

Aquarium harmoniously fit into the marine style of the room. Its presence will beat strands of hemp, imitating the ship's ropes, various shells, shells. Largest aquarium - the main central focus.

green decor

Lovers of houseplants have a unique opportunity to make a hobby recognizable features that characterize natural style. Live landscaped wall - a sign of high-end natural style. But will have to invest a lot of effort, time, money. The equipment consists of a special design with the landing vessels, set of systems of irrigation, drainage, lighting, total work which will enable plant growth. Looking at the greens, get not only aesthetically pleasing, but also fresh, filled the air with oxygen.

If you are new to horticulture, afraid to take responsibility for this global project, reduce the scope. The wall that hypothetically see a leafy, bright color paint, make local land occupied by greens - fitokartiny; then easily convert to a full-sized living wall. Use the special Stabilized moss, creating mouthwatering effect of depth. It does not require any maintenance other than spraying.

In the world the idea mikrosadovodstva and mikroogorodstva gaining popularity: more and more city dwellers are deprived of the opportunity to have full-fledged garden plots. Advanced direction of these ideas involves combining business with pleasure - growing green for human consumption. On the eco-kitchen plant parsley, dill, basil beautiful miniature boxes: fulfill the terms of stylistic directions and will provide condiments.

The specifics of the incarnation

Effect uniqueness ekostilya: principles can be used in other interior part, for example in minimalism, country, loft and other modern styles. It is difficult to reconcile with an ethnic or historical: Empire, Provence. Eco is not only applicable for the construction of innovative houses that fit into landscape design, but also to the standard rooms for different purposes ordinary apartment.

The living room has all the prerequisites ekostilya incarnation, because it does not tolerate disorder, tightness. The volume of the room will allow to introduce beams of wood, a massive set of upholstered furniture.

Bedroom Ecostyle make a place of relaxation, recreation. Soft cream colors in harmony with the furniture. Sheathing of wooden boards covered with clear varnish, headboard in the area, bedside tables of the same material - complete bedroom set. King size bed with bamboo, wooden frame look organically.

The kitchen is often the most pressing is the principle of minimalism: help out concise options for eco-design. The easiest way to add accents, simultaneously separating functional areas: lighting, wood saw cut. Glass will give the room lightness, airiness - the table, the apron with a floral pattern. For absolute comfort, use terracotta color, reminiscent of the hearth: makes you want to cook, stimulates the appetite. Option: painted wall or surface countertops, milky color - basis. Small kitchen in this design will look dark - terracotta are used as accents (dishes, tablecloth, textile dining table area).

For proper design of the bathroom needed space, light, laconic forms plumbing. Suitable lining material, stoneware tiles, reliably simulate the tree in the "wet zone." Add color accents - towels. The only component in the form of stone sink, bath-tub can make the style.

Unity with nature

Undoubtedly require imagination, a sincere love for nature, certain time-consuming to create a real Ecostyle. But you do not get a template and a truly exclusive design, in particular by applying their own efforts to create objects of decor, furnishings. This is an opportunity to establish itself as a stylish individual, at the same time taking care of nature, carefully using her gifts. Give a chance to live a piece of nature in the interior and your heart, and the house will be truly animated.