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Interior design experts believe that comfort directly depends on the competent and beautiful design of the room. Naturally, builders, designers and other specialists can beautifully decorate your room, but what if you don’t have the opportunity to hire professionals?

There are several tips that will help you decorate any room, including a children's room, with minimal expense.

How to decorate a room with your own hands. Pillows will help you.



Whether new or old room, you always want to revive it, give it something new, fresh, bright. Accessories can make a big difference in decorating a room.

Small things will come to your aid, such as figurines, mirrors, various flower arrangements, paintings, etc.




Perhaps the easiest way to liven up a room is with pillows. You can use pillows to blend with or contrast with the overall theme of the room.




If you lack "joy" in the room, you can use pillows bright colors and non-standard forms. And if you want something laconic and strict, then choose pillows of the correct shapes in seasoned colors.

Also choose suitable pillow fabrics and patterns.

How to decorate a room with flowers


Decorating a room with flowers is called phytodesign. This method refreshes the room, both figuratively and literally, since fresh flowers create a microclimate in the room.




It is human nature to merge with nature, but in modern life this is difficult to do. That is why phytodesign will come in handy more than ever.




Flowers can be chosen according to your taste. It is worth considering that suitable conditions must be created for plants. Find out which plants love light and which ones love shade.

*You can choose a suitable flower pot to match your decor.




* If you decide to buy flowers for your room, you can also think about special furniture for them. For example, special shelves will allow flowers to curl beautifully, decorating and enlivening the room.




*You can try the art of Ekibana. Beautiful, rich compositions of dried flowers will all year round to decorate room. You can use many different flowers, such as wildflowers, and decorate the bouquet with bamboo or other herbs.




* Artificial flowers also look very beautiful. Today you can find a huge number of similar flowers, which at first glance cannot be distinguished from natural ones. Artificial flowers can be placed in a vase (glass, wicker) or used in combination with dried flowers.


How to beautifully decorate a room. Use lighting.



A great way to decorate a room is to choose the right lighting. Today, the main thing is a large amount of natural light. But it is also important to choose the right artificial lighting.

You can:

* choose a suitable sconce

* replace the chandelier with a more modern one

* use spot lighting which will go along the perimeter of the ceiling



It is not necessary to select a chandelier to match the style of the room. For example, if the room is designed in a minimalist style, you can easily dilute it with a classical or oriental style chandelier.

How to decorate a wall in a room. Use paintings, photos, mirrors, watches.

If you have paintings or photographs, they will help you decorate the room.

* Positive energy comes from images of smiling people. Buy suitable frames and insert photographs into them, then hang these frames on the wall in the room.




* You can also use panels as room decoration. It is worth noting that it is advisable to hang pictures at eye level.



* A good option There will be the use of photo wallpaper. Modern photo wallpaper this is a colorful photo high resolution, designed as a sticker. They will not only look beautiful, but they are also not difficult to glue.




* A mirror is also an option for decorating a room. The effect is enhanced if the mirror is hung so that it reflects wallpaper, photographs, panels or floral decorations.


We decorate the house and room with our own hands in an original way


How to decorate a wall in a room. Bubble painting.

This project is also very simple.

You will need: a tablet, a large brush, scissors, white acrylic paint, matte decoupage glue (Mod Podge), tissue paper in the desired colors.




Paint the tablet with one coat of white paint and leave to dry




Cut out 3 circles of different sizes from papyrus paper (you can cut out any other shape, any color)




Distribute the shapes on the tablet as you like, and if you put one color on top of another, you will get new colors




Apply glue to the place where you will have this or that figure




Place the circle on the glue and gently smooth it with a brush (it’s okay if you don’t manage to smooth it completely)




Repeat the process with all remaining shapes




On top of the already glued figures, you can apply another layer of glue



Instagram as a decoration tool or how to decorate a room with photos.



Everything is very simple:

Prepare a square tablet

Print some images from Instagram

Apply glue to the tablet with a brush

Paste the images




* In this example, each image is 10x10cm in size, which means the tablet is 30x30cm in size to fit 9 photos perfectly.

* You don’t have to use a tablet, but simply carefully and evenly glue the square images onto the wall using double-sided tape.

How to decorate a teenager's room. Topographic threads.



Despite the fact that this work is not difficult, it requires accuracy and patience.

Prepare a wooden tablet, small nails, a hammer and thread.

Place any simple drawing (or in this case a word) on the tablet




Place several dots on the drawing - they will indicate the places where you will drive nails (do not apply dots exactly throughout the entire drawing)




Start driving nails into the tablet




Start pulling the thread - first tie it to one nail and then randomly wrap the thread around each nail, and then you can choose a different color of thread and repeat the process.



Picture from CD cases


This interior decoration is made from 20 CD cases. To make it, you need a little skill in working with graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop).

Find a suitable high-resolution image on your computer, and divide it so that you get 20 square images, the same size as the CD case.

Print each image separately

For each photo, cut cardboard or thick paper and use double tape to attach the cardboard to the photo.

Also, use double-sided tape to attach each image to inside case and close it (naturally, you need to remove all inserts from the case, if any)

Carefully assemble your puzzle and attach it to the wall using the same double-sided tape

Toilet paper art or how to beautifully decorate a room



This example actually uses a toilet paper cylinder, and you'll be surprised at how cleverly it can be used in the name of art. The cost of such work is incredibly low, the main thing is to prepare the cylinders, tablet and paint.

Cut each cylinder into several rings of the same size




- “flatten” and arrange the rings as you like on the tablet (you can arrange them in the shape of flowers or leaves)

Glue the flattened rings to the tablet




Use spray paint (in this case white) to color your flowers.




* It is best to paint outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

* You can replace the spray with acrylic paint, but in this case it is better to paint the rings before gluing them.



Paper silhouette or how to decorate a room yourself



For this work, you can copy images of people from the Internet, print, cut out and trace the silhouette on black construction paper.

You can also do the same thing with existing photos of friends and family.




Prepare photo frames

Insert silhouettes into frames

Hang the frames on the wall so that the silhouettes from each frame “communicate” with each other



How else can you decorate a room? Curtains.


Today in specialized stores you can find a huge range of curtains for every taste. Even if you already have curtains at home, think about replacing them with more modern or colorful ones.




When choosing curtains, focus on the color of the walls in your room. They should be, at least a little, brighter than the wallpaper. Also, curtains can be decorated with all kinds of decorative butterflies or ladybugs.



The most important thing in everything is to show a sense of proportion, and not to overdo it with the number of paintings and photo wallpapers, with the color of curtains and the abundance of flowers.

How to decorate a room for a birthday

Table




The main thing in the room where the birthday party will be held is festive table. You can choose a colorful tablecloth for it.

You can also find tablecloths in stores with various riddles and puzzles to keep children interested.

Dishes




Some people prefer to use disposable tableware because it is safer and you can buy it in almost any grocery store, various colors and all kinds of designs and patterns.

Advice: If you are going to choose beautiful, bright dishes, then in order not to overdo it with bright colors, you can lay a strip of rolled paper for drawing on the tablecloth, against which the bright dishes stand out and look very beautiful.

Decorations




Look in the park for a nice, dry, medium-sized branch (about 1 meter) and wipe it with a dry cloth.

Use spray paint or acrylic paints to decorate the branch.

When the paint is dry, secure the branch with expanded clay in the flower pot.

You can also decorate the room with paper or plastic flowers. Detailed information can be found in the following articles:

Fairy lights




Bright, colorful garlands will also create a festive atmosphere. You can look for ready-made garlands, or you can make them yourself. You can find all kinds of garland options in our article:

Houses




Children love to play in “houses”. You can buy one or a couple of these houses and the children will have a lot of fun, or you can make a house yourself or with your child together.




Perhaps your child himself will not often play alone with him, but when there are many children, then similar house, become very popular.

It is also worth noting that such a house can also be decorated with balls, stickers or sweets.

Favorite cartoon characters




It's no secret that every child has favorite cartoon characters.



Armed with the information you need, you can cut out magazines or newspapers, print or buy posters and/or stickers of your child's favorite cartoons. Next, simply decorate furniture, walls, ceilings and doors with them.

Sweets



How to decorate a room with balloons



You may also want to think about your child's favorite colors. For example, if a child loves the sea, you can make balls of several shades of blue.




If the child loves nature, then you can pick up balls of green and yellow flowers, and collect them in the form of bushes or flowers.

If you want to decorate a girl’s room, you can choose red and/or pink.


Aerodesign (master class)


Chamomile from balls


How to decorate a room with balloons (photo)


How to decorate a child's room

1. You can start by decorating the walls of the children's room.




Of course, you can limit yourself to purchasing wallpaper with playful patterns and colorful designs. But if you have a desire to do something special with your own hands, then you should pay attention to the bright accents that are already present in the room.




For example, children's bedding and blankets have various images or bright patterns that you can transfer to the wall and/or ceiling. Use watercolor paints to do this.

DO NOT use for painting walls. aerosol paints, as they will harm the health of the child and your health.

2. Unusual wall images.



In the first example, you copy a drawing that is already present in the interior, and in this example, you create a completely new image to which you can add three-dimensional elements. You and your child can make several crafts from paper or plastic and then decorate the room with them.



3. What should I add or change?




Take a look around and think about what you can change in your children's room. Maybe some elements can be decorated or changed. For example, you can replace the usual sofa cushions brighter ones or just sew (you can buy) bright pillowcases.




You can also come up with a specific theme - for boys you can decorate the room in the form of a pirate ship, and for girls in the form of a castle for a princess. Add paintings, posters and rugs with a suitable theme (don't forget about wall decorations).

Below you can see a huge number of children's rooms decorated on different themes.

How to decorate a children's room (photo)


Wall decoration is usually the final stage of construction work. In such a situation, even at the design stage, a color and stylistic solution is determined, materials are selected, and the necessary preparations are made. If we are talking about the need to change an old interior that has become boring for several years, or to transform the appearance of one or more walls without carrying out large-scale renovation measures, you can use creative ideas and independently add original notes to the decorative solution premises. Read on in our article to learn how to decorate walls with your own hands, based on fashion trends.

Wall decor using improvised materials

If you have the skills to work with scissors and paints, quickly make your own wall decor possible from ordinary items.

Decor made from toilet paper rolls

  1. Having collected the cardboard tubes remaining after using toilet paper, they are slightly flattened and cut into equal parts, each of which will subsequently become a flower petal.
  2. Now, from the cut pieces, you need to create a single composition. To do this, all the elements are glued together with their side planes, then they are given the required shape and painted in the desired color. Elegant paper wall decor ready.

It is important to know! Unusual design decorating a wall in a house with a classic design is always popular. Even with minimal financial investments, you can recreate a noble atmosphere in the interior or hallway by making bricks from cardboard and painting them in the desired color.

Texture painting of walls

Texture painting of walls is used to give them relief and create a bright accent in the interior. When carrying out work it is possible to use various technologies, with which you can transform any room according to your taste.

When using texture painting technology, the surface does not need to be leveled, thus replacing a certain section of the wall is possible at any stage.

Below are practical advice, which will help you quickly and efficiently decorate walls, while obtaining excellent results.

Preparatory work

For getting best result, before starting work, the walls are plastered in one layer, good are being cleared, then covered with paint on an emulsion basis. Texture paint is applied to the surface in three ways.

  • The wet method is to use fabric.
  • Dry method - using a brush.
  • And the last method is the rolling technology of “rolling” textured fabric along the wall or ceiling in the same direction.

Texture painting technology:

  1. To begin with, the walls are cleaned of old paint, all cracks are sealed, the putty area is sanded, after which the surface is coated with a special primer.
  2. Next, to create a tint, a base coat of paint is applied. Usually acrylic paint is used for this light colors(light grey, beige or white). The paint is applied with a regular roller, which can be purchased at any hardware store.
  3. After application, you need to wait for the paint to set and only then begin to create painterly textures.
  4. The glaze is applied to the wall using a brush, pressing the ends of the bristles into the fresh coating, so that a clear structural mark remains on the surface. To ensure that the deep pattern is not blurred, it is recommended to clean the bristles of the brush as often as possible.
  5. Depending on preferences, the brush can be replaced with fabric, the fibrous structure of which will change the texture of the wall, giving it an interesting and unpredictable pattern. Special attention should be given to the corners, they should be perfectly smooth. For joint finishing it is best to use small brushes.
  6. After the glaze has completely dried, it is necessary to apply several layers of varnish or cover the surface with a transparent glaze without texturing it. It is recommended that two people work together to process a strip from floor to ceiling in one step.

Even amateurs can do this type of work, but achieving an excellent result will require perseverance and patience.

Wall photo gallery

Decorating one of the walls with photographs brings a feeling of family unity into the interior, creates a special mood, awakening the kindest and brightest feelings.

These can be large portraits, genre scenes or ordinary shots captured from Everyday life. A collage looks great, allowing you to fit many images into it. If desired, it can be made themed, dedicating it to a significant event, anniversary, or one of the family members.

Volumetric photographs are an elegant addition to a modern interior

Photos in frames different sizes and shapes give the interior a modern dynamism. For example, what makes a space more conservative and static is decorating the wall with rectangular frames, which are arranged strictly horizontally in one or several lines. Unites this composition into a single whole - color shade framework

You can move away from the usual way of placing photographs by decorating the wall with a stylized image of a trunk, successfully placing portraits of household members on its branches, creating a whole family tree.

Photographs that are not framed, but pasted onto thick cardboard, will help add sophistication and uniqueness to the interior. rich shades, echoing the color motifs of other items. They are fixed on stretched cords, fishing line, chains.

Will appear emphasized and romantic wise quotes, important wishes, monograms, written on high-quality thick paper in an elegant font and framed with a gilded frame. They are placed next to photographs or on an adjacent wall, thus creating a space permeated with rhythm.

Important! If the wall area is small, it is not at all necessary to create a large composition. You can place one photo on a narrow glass shelf, highlighting it with beautiful lighting.

Volumetric elements

Architectural decor completely changes the surrounding space, becoming the center of the entire room. Having a free wall in a spacious room, with the help of volumetric elements you can turn it into cozy corner relaxation, combining it with an exhibition of your favorite collectibles.

Having built a shallow false wall, they construct built-in decorative, small niches with glass and soft lighting. Objects placed in such niches attract attention in such lighting. A portal with antique half-columns and imitation stucco will help decorate the fireplace.

In order not to disturb the harmony, color scheme façade planes are selected to match the overall style of the interior. The color stylized as noble marble looks advantageous.

Frames as a decorative element

Create amazing world Aesthetics are allowed by frames from which glass is removed, and cardboard is painted in bright colors or removed altogether. The material and color scheme of the frame are selected to match the specific style of the room.

  1. Strictly shaped rectangular products made from noble wood species will easily fit into the classic surroundings.
  2. In Provence style it looks harmonious with smooth lines and rounded corners.
  3. For eclecticism, you can choose frames of the same shade, but of various shapes and configurations.

Another option for wall decor would be a single frame shape, but with a different color and texture of the material.

Empty frames are arranged in various combinations and shapes. They can create strict horizontals, verticals, and move diagonally. Geometric shapes or dynamic curved lines are created from small frames.

An interesting stylish image arises if several frames are fixed on one image, breaking it into several fragments.

Use of paintings

It is possible to create a certain mood with the help of paintings, which have long been a win-win option wall decoration.

Wall decoration in style will be supported by images with clear, ordered lines on an achromatic background. They should have a simple frame without unnecessary decorative elements.

Important! If several small posters are selected, they are aligned along one line.

Noble, vintage style Provence suggests the presence of paintings depicting idyllic village landscapes or genre scenes, and stylized solid wood Frames with impeccable varnish and carving will add more attractiveness to the interior.

A touch of modernity is brought into the interior by modular paintings, which allow you to create compositions in accordance with your own preferences. Red furniture and black and white paintings combine stylishly. For those who prefer calm, elegant solutions, floral motifs in beige tones will suit them.

Mirror fantasies

Mirrors are held in special esteem by designers, especially when decorating the interior, since with their participation the space visually expands. When fixed under the ceiling along the entire perimeter of the wall, a mirrored border creates the impression of a significant increase in the height of the room.

You can bring a feeling of celebration and freshness into the room if you place small mirrors on a free section of the wall, framed by frames stylized as aristocratic marble or mysterious malachite. They are placed randomly or in a clear order. The free layout brings speed and makes the interior more dynamic.

  • Beautiful carved frame with gilding turns the mirror into a bright accent of a classic interior.
  • For rooms designed in high-tech style, mirrors are framed with a narrow chrome strip.
  • The eco-style is supported by deliberately rough bamboo or wooden frames.

Soft decor

Soft panels allow you to create an expressive image of a room and bring coziness and comfort into it. Their surface is made of textiles, leather or faux fur. Eco-friendly padding adds volume.

Such decorative elements are most often used to decorate the wall at the head of the bed.

You can create a subtle and sophisticated interior in the living room by covering it with sheets of plywood required sizes noble fabric. Brocade or velvet with bright colorful patterns will add an unusual oriental accent.

Such panels placed on the wall visually highlight the guest area where chairs and a table are located. A decorative fireplace will fit perfectly there.

Having mastered sewing skills, you will be able to accomplish decorative wall element using timeless patchwork technique ( patchwork). Exclusive knitted products made with crochet or knitting. Openwork or multi-colored patterns, well-chosen to the main interior style, give the room a complete, original look.

They are stretched onto a round or rectangular base and create a planned compositional pattern. If necessary, use frames to enhance the overall perception.

Decorative paper elements

The walls can be skillfully decorated with butterflies, flowers, made from paper - corrugated, writing, papyrus. Lightweight parts are fixed with double-sided tape and can be easily restored or replaced with other decor. On a wall painted in a neutral color, the finest paper details form lines - horizontal, diagonal, broken, curved, concentric, vertical and others.

You can make them in collaboration with children. By fixing circles on the fishing line that change color saturation from yellow to orange or from blue to violet, it is possible to create a special dynamic atmosphere.

Using Cymbals

Special charm and sophistication for interior wall decoration have wall plates. Painted collectibles are quite expensive. However, it is possible to make the kitchen look festive by gluing fragments of the ornament onto ordinary porcelain or plastic plates. This could be the splendor of sophisticated Gzhel or the majestic Zhostovo painting. You can decorate your kitchen surroundings with bright Gorodets motifs.

After spending a little time, you will be able to decorate the plates with elegant pastel or contrasting patterns using the decoupage technique. Will add mood and emphasize special style premises, transferring the ornament present on the curtains to plates. For these purposes, individual fragments can be cut out from the remnants of the fabric and using clear varnish fix them on a plywood circle.

Important! Plastic products from varnish can be deformed, so PVA glue is used to work with them.

Vinyl stickers

It will be possible to quickly update the interior if decorate walls with ready-made vinyl stickers. Among the extensive assortment, you can select images with different color combinations, shape and size.

For example, a window design expands the room. The same purpose is served by the appearance on the wall of a road going into the distance, fields and meadows or boundless outer space. A nautical theme would be great in a bathroom. Gloomy subjects are not suitable for home interiors.

It is important to know! Vinyl stickers are easy to replace if there is a need to refresh the interior or add a new touch to it.

Wall art

Since ancient times, painting has been the most popular method of wall decoration. In order for the final result to be polished and elegant, it is necessary to have not only artistic abilities, but also a rich imagination.

Drawing is done using tempera, acrylic, water emulsion, oil paints. Having mastered certain skills, you can use an airbrush, cans of pearlescent, fluorescent paints (Fig. 1).

Creative wall decor ideas

  1. Gives amazing expressiveness and depth to the wall 3D drawings, for which, at the first stage, relief floors are made from gypsum mass volumetric images. Then they are beautifully painted. (Fig.2)
  2. The simplest way to give plain walls an unusual color tone is striping. The edges are sealed masking tape, which allows you to get perfectly smooth edges of the image. You can vary the width, color, direction of the stripes. (Fig.3)
  3. For connoisseurs wall painting even without ownership artistic techniques It will be possible to add a special mood to the interior if you use stencils. You don’t need to make them yourself, since specialized stores and showrooms offer a wide range that allows you to choose the planned pattern. (Fig.4)
  4. It’s even easier to decorate wall planes using stamps. Previously sketch is being developed And markings are being made. This will avoid mistakes. The material for stamps is rubber. There are foam rubber and wooden crafts, and also in the form of a roller. For home use, simple stamps are cut out of ordinary potatoes. (Fig.5)

Beautiful DIY wall decor is the end result of a lot of work, patience and perseverance.

(Fig. 1) Beautiful hand-made wall painting

(Fig. 2) Three-dimensional 3D image of a musical violin, which remains to be beautifully decorated with a drawing

(Fig. 3) Bright stripes on the wall

(Fig. 4) Using a stencil you can get an original drawing on your wall

Flowers in the interior

Fans of home gardening often place plants on the walls using flower pots. If for these purposes, hanging varieties are selected, forming entire waterfalls of descending shoots covered with foliage and flowers, then it will be possible to create a magnificent vertical, enhancing the perception of homeliness and comfort.

The graceful shape of the pots serves as a decorative additional element, allowing you to place flower arrangements on narrow, almost invisible glass shelves. In such situations, priority is given to compact flowers, selecting them according to the shades of the petals.

flower beds You can enhance the effect with the help of mirror elements placed on the wall behind the pots. This technique expands the space, makes it unusual and mysterious.

Video: how to decorate the walls in the house

There are many ways to decorate walls. Some of them are easy to understand self-execution, allowing them to be quickly updated with available materials, and some will require certain skills. Good luck with your remodeling.

To transform a boring interior, it is not necessary to undertake a major renovation. A budget option to change the decor is to bring fresh notes to the design. There are many different ways to decorate a room without significant material costs. Original home decoration ideas will help give the room individuality.

Textiles are a great helper when decorating a room

Textiles will help quickly revive the interior of a room. Curtains and decorative pillows- a favorite attribute of designers for creating comfort in a living space. Besides key elements, tablecloths and napkins are actively used, the color scheme of which echoes upholstered furniture, curtains or carpet.

Window transformation

The question of how to decorate a window is always relevant. Correctly selected curtains can transform the interior of any room. They focus on window design in different ways:

  • choose curtains with an unusual pattern or print;
  • settle on good quality material without additional decorations;
  • pick up original pattern(all kinds of lambrequins or other cut options);
  • They come up with unconventional curtain fastenings and interesting tiebacks.

Advice! If you want to emphasize the design of the room, the fabric of the curtains is selected brighter than the color of the walls by 1-2 tones.

The window should be decorated taking into account the general style prevailing in the room; replacing the cornice is welcome.

Selecting pillows

An inexpensive way to decorate a room with your own hands is to purchase or make decorative pillows. Their design is largely determined by the overall interior. The classic direction involves decorating the soft part with pillows of a standard shape: square, rectangular or round. Plain covers are appropriate if there are other accent areas in the room (a bright window or rug). The monotony of the interior is the perfect background to decorate the room with pillows with expressive patterns.

The modern interior of the room will be decorated with pillows of unconventional shapes in the form of puzzles, bolsters, letters or animal figures. The fabric for the covers is selected depending on the overall decor; it can be pompous velvet and tapestry or simple linen and cotton. In addition to the attractive appearance, it is advisable to be guided by the following criteria when choosing textiles:

  • hypoallergenic;
  • resistance to washing;
  • good shape retention.

Foam rubber and synthetic winterizer are the optimal fillers for decorative pillows. The following photo clearly demonstrates the freshness of the room’s interior due to well-chosen textile decor:

Nuances of phytodesign

Decorating a room with fresh flowers is both a pleasant and useful activity. Green spaces have a beneficial effect on emotional condition man, approaching homely atmosphere to natural sources.

Advice! In order not to turn the room into a greenhouse, it is enough to decorate it with 5-6 plants. If the flowers are small, feel free to increase the number of specimens to 8-9 pieces.

In addition to the direct choice of vegetation, pay attention to the pots. A single ensemble of containers will harmoniously decorate the interior of the room, especially if they are located close to each other. When placing flowers, take care of the optimal conditions for their development: place light-loving ones on the windowsill; it is better to place certain types away from direct rays of the sun.

In addition to green spaces, shelves for them can also decorate the interior of a room in an original way. The choice is extensive:

  • expensive forged coasters are appropriate in a spacious classical-style room;
  • carved wooden shelves will complement the Provençal interior;
  • a laconic combination of glass and chrome will decorate the interior in high-tech style and other styles of minimalism;
  • if natural flowers are replaced by a herbarium and do not require watering, an interesting shelf can be made from a wide ceiling cornice.

If you do not have the skills to care for living vegetation, you can decorate the room with ikebana. Just don’t buy cheap artificial flowers, this is a clear sign of bad taste.

Decorating the walls

There are countless options for decorating a wall in a room. Hanging one or two large paintings or several small ones is the most common solution. decorative design interior It is worth taking a balanced approach when choosing the theme and framing of the subject of painting. The interior of the living room will be decorated with all kinds of landscapes, images of animals, abstractions and various. It is better to decorate the bedroom with paintings that are conducive to peaceful philosophical reflection; dynamism is not appropriate here.

In addition to works of art painted in oil, you can decorate the interior of your bedroom with your own creations, be it beadwork, thread embroidery or leather paintings. There are other options to decorate your room with a creative twist.

Photo

Atmosphere home comfort family photos are successfully formed in the interior. Images of loved ones can be placed in a frame on a nightstand or chest of drawers.

Comment! The height at eye level is the optimal place for photos on the wall. If they are framed, take care of their compatibility with each other and harmony with other interior items.

Modern approaches to design are varied. It is enough to place a mirror in an original frame near the photos on the wall, and place a large vase with flowers on the floor, and the goal of decorating the room without unnecessary costs has been achieved.

Collage art

It's quite easy to decorate your interior using a collage on the wall. To do this you will need:

  • Prepare a square tablet of suitable size.
  • Print any images you like with similar themes on a color printer.
  • Treat the surface of the tablet thin layer glue.
  • Pin images.

For example, if you plan to decorate a room with a panel of 75x75 cm, you need 9 photos of 25x25 cm. But the sizes are chosen arbitrarily depending on the availability on the wall free space. If a room renovation is just around the corner, you can use double-sided tape to stick images to the wall instead of a tablet.

There is also the opposite principle of decorating the interior of a room with an oversized image:

  • find an interesting high-resolution picture;
  • divide by required quantity parts (in our case 20), a separate picture corresponds to the size of the CD box;
  • Each image is printed separately;
  • the picture is placed in a case, after which in the right order fixed to the wall with double-sided tape.

This technique will help decorate the interior of a youth room.

Next easy way decorating the interior is suggested in the following photo:

Bring unconventional idea life is simple:

  • print images with suitable silhouettes;
  • cut out the shapes and transfer to thick black paper;
  • stick the silhouettes onto the base and place them on the wall so that they interact with each other.

Geography lovers will love the idea of ​​decorating the interior with the outlines of a world map:

Other creative approaches

Photo wallpapers, the appearance of which is significantly different from the samples of 20 years ago, will help to add individuality to the interior. Clear images, vibrant colors and expansive themes make it easy to decorate a room to suit your existing decor.

Relatively new trend in interior design - vinyl stickers all kinds of colors, sizes and shapes. They allow you to quickly decorate a room without any design skills.

The visual expansion of space is facilitated by the use of mirrors. This is especially true when it is necessary to equalize the disproportionate dimensions of a room.

A popular technique that reliably decorates the interior is placing butterflies on the wall. Fluttering creatures fill the room with grace and lightness. The flock can gradually move from the wall to the ceiling. fashion element For decor, simply cut it out of colored paper according to a template or draw it yourself.

Safety pins or glue stick - perfect option fastening, which allows you to easily remove the jewelry at any time. The second way to decorate the interior is to hang garlands in the room, where butterflies are connected by a thread and flutter at the slightest breath of air.

Lighting

Artificial lighting takes a leading position in achieving the goal of decorating the interior of a room. Complementing a traditional chandelier wall lamps with a similar design, you can achieve incredible results in transforming the interior.

Comment! The purpose of the room directly influences the choice of lighting: in the bedroom it is optimal to install lamps with warm light; for the office, cold radiation is more suitable, helping to concentrate.

Shape matters too lighting fixtures. The bedroom interior will be decorated with a lampshade that diffuses light; the living room needs bright lighting. Spotlights can completely provide the room with artificial light or work in tandem with a central chandelier. Usually the question of how to decorate a room with lighting is resolved at the renovation stage; installing additional sources without damaging the interior is problematic. An exception may be an ordinary replacement old model chandeliers or sconces for a more modern copy.

A collection of original ideas for the living room and bedroom

Accessories play a significant role in achieving the goal of decorating the interior. Vases, figurines and others decorative elements can quickly liven up the decor of a room. When choosing items, you should observe moderation and not overdo it.

The principle of compatibility with the general style of the interior is mandatory:

  • Frivolous trinkets in the form of brooms-amulets are only appropriate in the kitchen.
  • Wicker fruit baskets will harmoniously decorate a rustic-style interior.
  • Interior of a room designed in classic style, it is recommended to decorate with elegant figurines and original vases.
  • It is better to display a collection of soft toys in a children's room.

The presence of candles and fancy candlesticks helps create a cozy atmosphere in the interior. Live fire is always a symbol of the hearth. Interesting composition can be decorated by combining together a beautiful glass vessel, decorative stones, dried flowers and a candle. Just don't light it.

The interior of any room will be decorated with a vase, the decor of which is made with my own hands. Recently, the art of decoupage has become widespread. In addition, beads, rhinestones, and glass stones are actively used in the design of vessels. With minimal drawing skills, you can apply a beautiful pattern.

Even an old suitcase will decorate the interior if it is pre-decorated with lace, paper or fabric, as shown in the following photo:

A dry branch of an interesting shape is another item that can decorate a room. For this you will need:

  • choose a beautiful branch of the right size;
  • remove remaining bark and wipe with a dry cloth;
  • treat the surface with acrylic paints or spray paint;
  • after drying, secure the branch in the pot using expanded clay;
  • At the final stage, the driftwood should be decorated to your liking.

You can also paste over old table colored electrical tape:

Bathroom decor

There are several directions on how to decorate a bathroom with your own hands:


As an example, here are several options for how to decorate a bathroom:


Features of the design of a children's room

You can decorate the interior of a children's room in different ways: use the techniques proposed for the living room and bedroom, or find a special way.

What options are possible:


A teenager's room will be decorated with an inscription made in thread. For original item interior you will need:

  • A wooden tablet covered with fabric, small nails, strong colored threads and a hammer.
  • A simple image is drawn with a pencil, along the contours of which nails are driven in.

For most people, the bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. Redecorating your bedroom can help create a relaxing atmosphere that reflects your personality and may even improve your night's sleep. By adding home furnishings or homemade elements, you can completely transform your room to suit your needs. You can add feng shui elements to transform your room into a temple.

Steps

Part 1

Planning and reorganization

    Make a 2D plan of your room and the furniture in it. Use a tape measure to measure the dimensions of the room (length and width). On a piece of drawing paper, draw your room to a scale where three squares of the drawing grid equal 10 or 30 centimeters.

    • Map out the placement and dimensions of windows, doors, cabinets, fireplace, etc. on your floor plan.
    • Draw the furniture to scale on a separate sheet of paper. Measure the length and width of large pieces of furniture (e.g. bed, chest of drawers, sofa).
    • Cut them out and overlay them on the room plan to see what kind of space you'll be working with.
    • Carry this furniture plan with you when visiting stores or sales so you know if you have enough space for a particular item.
  1. Make a list of design ideas. In search engines like Google or Bing, type “easy bedroom decor” or “inexpensive DIY bedroom decor.”

    • Before starting a project you found online, make a step by step instructions and write a list of materials needed, including tools.
    • Gather the materials and tools you need before starting the project.
  2. Clean your room. Create more space, reorganize it by getting rid of unnecessary or outdated things.

    • Clean out and organize your closet, under-bed alcoves, and other storage areas in the room.
    • Donate to charity any furniture, clothing, or electronics that are in good condition. Exists good rule– you need to donate or throw away something you haven’t worn or used in a year.
  3. Rearrange or add furniture. Create more space in your room by moving your bed to another wall, or place a comfy chair by a window to create a cozy reading nook.

    Maximize the storage space in your bedroom. Create extra space by installing shelves in your closet, or invest in a set of plastic and decorative storage baskets.

    Rearrange your bedroom according to Feng Shui principles. Your bed should be located at some distance from the floor, and if possible, away from a place that receives a large amount of light during the daylight hours

    Create a more relaxing atmosphere. Replace bright lamps with a bluish light with soft white LEDs. Blue light stimulates brain activity and may interfere with sleep.

    • Search your home LED bulbs soft white glow and replace them with those in your bedroom. Most interior lamps come with 40-watt and 60-watt bulbs, but check for yourself before swapping them.
    • Add bright and warm colors as accessories (lamps, vases, pillows, etc.), but don't make them the dominant colors in the bedroom.

    Part 2

    Decorate with upcycled and repurposed items
    1. Look for free stuff. Find a flea market in your area or ask family and friends about home decor items they no longer need.

      Go to garage sales. Check your local newspapers for information about garage sales in your area.

      Find out about old catalogs at a wallpaper store. Use them to decorate old lamps, vases or old furniture.

      • You can also use wallpaper to cover the bottoms of shelves or drawer bases.
    2. Swap furniture and art pieces for a fun result. For example, move a bookshelf from the living room to your bedroom.

      • Look for design inspiration in your own home. Use paintings, throw pillows, clothing items, or a floor rug as the basis for a new design or color palette in your room.
      • Ask your housemates for permission before moving anything large.

    Part 3

    Making your own bedroom accessories
    1. Create your own throw pillows. They make a big statement and can add color. Unfortunately, pillows are usually expensive in stores. While having sewing skills or access to sewing machine useful, but not necessary.

      Make your own curtains. Wrap the fabric around the curtain rod from top to bottom and then slide it along the curtain rod.

      Make your own ikebana. Explore garage sales, flea markets and second-hand stores to find silk flowers or cut and dry real ones.

      Make a jewelry tree for your dresser. Arrange several dry branches in a vase. Fill the vase with pebbles for stability. Decorate the tree by hanging earrings, necklaces and bracelets from the branches.

      Experiment with DIY craft ideas. Do decorative rug or a napkin on the chest of drawers.

    • Play your favorite music to create your own atmosphere in the room. Music can completely change it, even without cosmetic repairs.
    • Planning is the most important first step for any redecoration or DIY project.
    • Pick a theme or color scheme and stick to it. This will help you stay within your budget by preventing you from buying the wrong items.
    • Spray paint furniture that doesn't match the style of your room.
    • Turn a wall into a chalk board, or choose one wall as an art canvas and draw whatever you want on it.
    • Minimize damage to walls by hanging pictures or posters with blue sticky tack or reusable adhesive hooks. You can also buy an inexpensive painting or mirror set from a hardware store.
    • Turn a double bed into a sofa by moving it up against the wall and placing pillows along the back.
    • Keep your room feeling fresh by changing your sheets and pillowcases at least once a week.

    Warnings

    • Always let someone else use the hammer and nails if you don't already have experience. Stubbed fingers and broken walls will add little comfort to your room.
    • Be careful when moving furniture. Seek help if you feel it is necessary. Broken toes and a sprained back are not funny at all.
    • Refrain from using power tools unless you have proper training or advice from someone who already has experience. Always wear a mask when stripping old paint and furniture.

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You just moved in new house and want to do without repairs? Or have you already made renovations, but the interior doesn’t seem cozy enough to you? Try decorating it. Properly placed accents can not only enliven the interior, but also add “warmth” to your home.

And we have prepared a review interesting ways interior updates that will help decorate the room and will not damage your family budget.

How to decorate a room: pillows

In order to bring the necessary freshness to the interior, you can use. The shape and color depend on the style of your interior and the desired effect. Classic and simple styles involve the use of round, square or rectangular cushions. You can choose bright colors that attract attention, or you can choose to support one of the colors or patterns already present in the interior.

Sofa cushions of unconventional shapes look great: triangular, cubic, in the form of animal figures or even puzzles. IN Lately Pillows made in the shape of letters are very popular. You can use not only different colors, patterns and shapes, but also different materials. IN different interiors Pillows made of cotton, linen or tapestry and velvet look different.

Experiment, but don't forget to persevere. Then sofa cushions will be an excellent decoration for your home.

How to decorate a room: flowers

Every housewife knows that fresh flowers are not only a source of oxygen, but also a wonderful decoration for the apartment. Flowers enliven the interior and make it more “natural”. But this technique must be used very carefully. Your home shouldn't look like a greenhouse. Stop at 5-6 plants (if they are small, you can increase the number to 8-9).

The green color of fresh flowers always pleases the eye. Try to choose the right not only the flowers themselves, but also the pots for them. If your “pets” are located in one place, then flower pots must create a single ensemble.

Do not forget that flowers require care and various conditions. Light-loving plants, for example, will take root best on or located on the sunny side.

If you don’t like flowers or don’t know how to care for them, you can have unpretentious plants, for example, cacti. If you forget to water them, nothing bad will happen.

Advice: do not use artificial flowers. They are considered a sign of bad taste. If you want to decorate your home with flowers, but cannot get fresh flowers, then try dried plants. Similar bouquets are sold in decor stores, but you can easily cope with this work yourself. You just need to dry the plants and collect them beautiful bouquet. Dried flowers do not require any care and will delight your eyes for many years.

How to decorate a room: lighting

Light in the room plays a decisive role. Try changing the lighting in the room, you may achieve incredible results. Replace the old one, add wall or ceiling lamps. A large amount of light is a technique often used by designers.

Depending on the function of the room, select lamps: for the study, cold light is suitable, which helps to concentrate, and for the bedroom, choose lamps with soft warm light or lamps with shades that diffuse light.

How to decorate a room: curtains

Do you want to quickly change appearance rooms - change the curtains. you can use various colors, materials and even methods of attaching curtains (within the chosen interior style). You'll be surprised how much new curtains will change the look of your room.

The choice of ready-made ones on the market is very large, however, you can always choose the material you are interested in at a fabric store and order curtains made (or sew them yourself). Don't forget to purchase new curtain clips, which should also fit into the interior design.

Advice: if you want the curtains to highlight the design of the room, then choose a material that is 1-2 tones brighter than the color of your walls.

How to decorate a room: stickers and photo wallpapers

It is worth noting that at the moment, those sold in stores are completely different from those that were 20 years ago. They resemble a huge sticker that you can place on your wall yourself. The colors are vibrant and the image itself is very clear.

But much more popular as interior decoration are stickers, which come in different sizes, colors and shapes.

How to decorate a room: paintings, photographs, mirrors

Everyone knows that the use of mirrors in the interior design of a room helps to visually increase the space. But under no circumstances should you fill the room with mirrors. Try to place the mirror to give the room a rectangular appearance. For example, in a narrow room the mirror should be placed along a long wall.

Small mirrors on the walls will help retain the light in the room, making it lighter and weightless. Try to arrange the mirrors so that they reflect important details interior, this way you will double the decor of the room.

Don’t forget about photographs, because comfort in the house appears along with family photos. Try to place them on the wall at eye height so that they are neither too high nor too low. Frames with photographs will look great on chests of drawers and bedside tables (they need to be kept in the same style).

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