Design living room 16 square meters. m

Many people think that to design the room of 16 square meters. m is very difficult - it is not. It should adhere to the basic rules, which recommend that designers and succeed.
For the design of a cozy and comfortable apartment is necessary to solve two main tasks:

1. Concisely and functionally to place all the furniture.
2. Visually increase the available space.

choice of style

Before you can create a small living room design, you need to decide what it will be renovated.

To do this, you can see the photos in catalogs of finished works, and then choose the one which styles to adhere to further:

• Minimalism. The main features: a minimum of decoration, only the necessary furniture, unobtrusive form, solid colors, simple texture.
• Modernism. Based on the use of the most modern materials, design solutions. The basic idea - versatility, comfort. Appliances with this design should be on top - modern and advanced. Interiors by this style are the only and unique, as each job requires its own approach, adjusted solely by its owner.
• Eco style. Basis - natural colors and materials. To finish using wood, stone, clay, glass. Color palette - natural: ground color (brown, gray, beige), plant color (light green, yellow). Decorative elements - glass vases, fresh flowers, wicker baskets.
• Art Deco. The color scheme - the contrast (black and white, blue and maroon, gray-black, etc.). To finish using expensive materials: ivory, silver, gold, rare breeds of stone and wood. Exclusive - one of the most accurate descriptions of the style.

The choice of a particular style depends on taste, ingenuity, as well as the consistency of the landlord.

Choosing a color scheme

If you're not a fan of monotony in the interior, feel free to choose the color prints, the main thing that they were not colorful, with a fine pattern. For residential living room of 16 square meters. not recommended with bright walls and ceiling, such a decision could lead to a decrease in visual lounge. It is better to make a contrasting accent removable accessories such as table cloth, curtains, vases. It is important to choose not more than 3 colors for the dilution of the interior, otherwise it will look too pretentious.

The color of the walls is better to choose a light color from the palette: gray, milky, white, cream, pale blue, pale purple, beige. Many stylistic directions on creating interiors are based on a pure white finish.

Visual features color:

• Dark shades - visually reduce, make the ceiling below;
• Bright shades of spaces seem larger and the ceiling above;
• Yellow - optically creates space;
• Brown - creates the effect of "the box";
• Green - neutral;
• Blue - apartment appear larger;
• Blue - Reduces the housing;
• Red - can act hesitate;
• Orange - narrows the room;
• White - increases the volume;
• Black - dramatically reduces the apartment;
• Gray - neutral.

One wall can be identified with bright colors, decorate photo wallpaper. But for this should be carefully choose the photo you want to use. It is best suited for larger space: the road into the distance, forest clearings or sunset.

Ceiling and floor

Design for a ceiling in the apartment where the living room of 16 square meters. m should be as simple as possible, without complex, multi-layered cardboard-gypsum structures. It is important to use bright colors, in an ideal - a snow-white or color for a couple of shades lighter than the walls.

Sacrificing 2-3 centimeters on ceilings, you can achieve a perfectly flat surface gloss of the coating structure will add the volume of the entire room.
For the flooring to fit almost all known materials: parquet, laminate, linoleum. The main thing - to make the floor in bright colors. Parquet and laminate should be spread "herringbone" or on the diagonal, it is visually expand the space. Carpet and linoleum should use one tone, without large drawings.

Striped floor - creates a sense of infinite long and wide room.

Re-planning and zoning

A compound in a single room and kitchen guest - common solution to increase the space. When planning such an apartment you need to decide which area of ​​priority. Some prefer the dining room, the other a recreation area. Everyone is unique, it's for you to decide what functions it should perform, it must be divided into any sector. Apartment - studio versatile, it carries the dining room features a kitchen, a guest room, bedroom, so only choose to be furniture that can be easily transformed to the needs of people.

Use mirrors - they make the space more spacious.

The main methods of zoning premises:

• the erection of a podium or a bar
• a screen, a partition that can serve as a shelf for books or just an element of indoor. Septum - the most effective way of zoning. They can be mild, delicate, or blind, from the ceiling to the floor. Dividing wall with mirrors - will create the illusion of volume.
• separation zones in different ways of finishing. Use different types of coverage, the allocation of the different sectors of different wallpaper (tile - carpet, laminate - flooring, walls marked with different zones of different wallpaper);
• furniture - the easiest way. Correct placement itself dictates the rules of conduct in a particular area of ​​the room.
• lighting - the brighter a relaxation sector is done, as well as households, the cooking zone can be identified spotlights. Should carefully consider the lighting space, well-thought-out lighting solution will save your eyesight from a lack of natural light, can be optically change the perception of the whole apartment.

Doors and windows

Important points when selecting windows and doors:

1. Swing doors - eat up space. Designers are advised to install a sliding door.
2. Accessories glossy reflects light, creating the effect of increasing space.
3. Large window - increases the room, a small - reduces.
4. Joinery should be light.
5. Massive curtains, creating the effect of crowding. It is better to hang a light, weightless fabrics: tulle, organza, curtains with drapes.
6. Designers recommend refuse curtains. Place on a window sill bed and underneath storage boxes.

The choice of furniture

Selection of the room furniture design 16 m2 - a crucial moment. It is important to use every centimeter of space! The main criteria for the choice of furniture for small living room: the size and functionality.

The dimensions are important - a big wardrobe, a table or chair in a small room may look at least ridiculously better pay attention to the small racks, shelves, cabinets. Use the versatile furniture (sofa bed, wardrobe, bed, pushed into the podium on wheels table).

If you need a large sofa, you should opt for angular models.

The central part of the apartment will be completely free, if you put a sofa in the corner farthest from the entrance. On the opposite wall you can hang the TV and put a small closet, a fireplace, a table.

When choosing a sofa should pay attention to the color of the upholstery, it will be combined with the rest of the design, as well as on what kind of operation it will be exposed. There are many models with removable covers, which are very convenient in operation, they are easily erased in the washing machine. As an option, you can sew a cover to order.

Easy to clean - the sofa leather, it is easy to clean and creates the effect of abundance and generosity.
Upholstered furniture in the scabbard - it looks better, slimmer. Built-in wardrobe - can save space. Designers are advised to give up the small living room furniture wall installation and prefer compact, functional furniture modules.

The lighting and decor

The more light, the better. Use multiple types of lighting, a large chandelier, as well as many small, spot lamps, wall lamps, spotlights. For the living room will suit a bright fluorescent light.
The decor in the interior is very important. He creates an atmosphere of comfort, perfection.

By the decor include:

• Curtains, tablecloths, cushions;
• Sculptures, figurines, vases;
• Mirrors, art objects, photos;
• Carpets, rugs, napkins.

A special highlight can make fresh flowers. Regardless of the destination, it must be stylish, comfortable, functional.