Modern elements and interior decoration items

In ancient times, architecture began with the construction of dwellings, then people began to erect monuments and symbolic buildings in honor of the rulers and deities in whom they believed. Naturally, these monumental buildings were decorated whenever possible. To learn how to create more elegant elements, crafts began to be mastered. The latter were the impetus for the emergence of artistic values ​​and the emergence of a person's craving for “the beautiful” Primitive houses were equipped not only with the necessary minimum of items for a comfortable life, but also with things that did not have a specific purpose. They appeared solely as a beautiful addition. These elements were later called “decor”, which in Latin means “decent”, “decent”. In homes that were richer, they didn’t save on interior decorations, while the poor were content with little, but even their shacks managed to liven up with the help of improvised means. Nowadays, decorative elements are components of the interior decoration of the room along with furniture. Together with the decoration of the walls, ceiling and floor, they create a unique design picture. Each style is characterized by the use of certain types of decorative elements.

The role of decor items

The decor in the interior picture allows you to add colors, arrange accents and give the room decoration a complete look. Cute little things that do not carry any functional load, create coziness in the room and give it a touch of “warmth”. If you leave only the decoration and furniture in the room, then it will become comfortable, but not the fact that it will be pleasant to be in it. Pay attention to the offices in offices, hospital wards and other government premises. They look sterile, it becomes immediately clear that people do not live here. Because the functional minimum contributes only to the working process, and a person is accustomed to surround himself with beautiful things, which become part of his life. At the same time, any designer knows that the decor can be given both a leading and a minor role. In the first case, the objects are formed into a complex composition, which effectively looks on a neutral background of decoration and the rest of the decoration. If the decor is secondary, then it only emphasizes the overall stylistic concept, it becomes an inconspicuous addition.

The concept of "decoration" reflects the main purpose of the decorations in the room. The design is used in theatrical productions to transfer the action to the desired conditions and visualize the background environment.

    

Variety of decorative items

Decor in the broad sense of the word is classified according to a combination of characteristic features into three types:

ArchitecturalUsually it is part of the decoration in the premises.
SculpturalThe concept includes a rich assortment of products: from figurines and to clay and gypsum compositions.
PicturesqueThe main representatives of the group are the paintings.

There are also "interspecific" combinations. For example, a relief (not a characteristic, but a branch of art) combines sculptural and painting types: on a flat plane they create volumetric compositions. There is also another classification according to the degree of “activity” of decorative objects:

  • Passive. Attracted exclusively if necessary to decorate the room.
  • Active. They are an integral part of the architectural structure and perform specific functions.

Also, decorative objects are divided into those that are purchased in stores, and made with their own hands. The latter are closely related to the process of creativity and needlework. Items that have become the result of handicraft are valued much higher, as they are exclusive details that will make the interior unique. You can choose decorative elements for a city apartment or a private house by yourself or seek help from specialists. The latter is relevant for complex stylistic decisions in luxury apartments, when the situation must fully comply with the concept of the chosen direction. By location, items are classified into four groups:

  • Desktop. Lamps, statues, watches.
  • Outdoor. Large vases, lamps.
  • Wall mounted. Watches, paintings, sconces, mirrors.
  • Ceiling. As a rule, we are talking about chandeliers, although in experimental interiors there are cases of placing images above the head.

According to the materials of performance, the objects are divided into:

  • Wood. Made of any breeds, often with elements of thread.
  • Stone Water, as is known, wears away a stone, but for a man this task is many times more difficult. For this reason, products made of natural stone, as a rule, are highly valued because of the complexity of the creation process.
  • Metallic. Casting and forging - these are the main ways to create such gizmos.
  • Ceramics. Graceful and neat objects that are often repeated national motives. Suffice it to recall Chinese or Russian porcelain.
  • Gypsum. It is an affordable material for creating sculptures.
  • Glass. Separate elements or stained glass mosaics are made from it.
  • Polyfoam, polyurethane, cardboard, plywood, paper. Used to create low-cost compositions, due to the democratic cost of materials.
  • Textile. This broad category includes many elements: from interior dolls to curtains on the windows.

Decorating is always thoroughly “saturated” with stylistic motifs. Each design direction has specific elements. For example, the refined decor of the classical style will look out of place in a room decorated in provenance. The elegant and stylish things used in the loft are completely unsuitable for practical chic chebbi.

Conventional norms for the admissible number of decorative elements are imposed on the premises of a certain type. In the kitchen, corridor and bathroom they should be smaller, in the bedroom allow moderate use, but the living room can be full of decorations that will not spoil it in the least. Also, the decor can be universal or narrowly focused, only for rooms of a certain type. For example, a fireplace belongs to the first category, and curly jars for storing spices - to the second.

    

Stone and marble in the interior

Stone and marble are used as decorative decoration of the room and serve as material for independent products. In the wall covering it is used to embody expensive styles with a claim to luxury. And in most cases, cheaper imitation is used, which cannot be visually distinguished from the original. Polished marble is a universal material, from which tabletops, sinks, figurines, jewelry boxes, coasters, bowls, tableware, "legs" of lamps and even vases are made. The stone brings a touch of naturalness to the interior, so it is popular in an “eco-friendly” setting.


    

Decorative elements with wave motifs

Contrary to delusions, such gizmos are used not only when decorating rooms in a nautical style. For "wavy" lines is characterized by the introduction of dynamics into space. They are able to revive too boring or serious interiors and at the same time adjust to the calm way, to help relax. Perhaps in this case, the effect of pacifying "swaying" on the waves. Such motifs are more often found in textiles: curtains, rugs, pillows, upholstery, bedspreads. Slightly less often the “wavy” theme is found in paintings and shapes of vases, decorative bottles, and watches. Traditionally similar lines are drawn in blue, blue and green shades.

"Launch a wave" can even be on the laminate, if you competently combine this coating with ceramic tiles. The boundary of the combination should have a characteristic shape.

Interior items in the Italian Renaissance style

In recent years, there has been a triumphant return of the Renaissance motifs in the interiors. Objects are characterized by a touch of Italian luxury and grace. Of course, decorative elements do not look modern, but dynamically adapt to mixed styles, effectively shading their originality. From the Renaissance they borrow vases, partially nude sculptures, columns, dishes, stucco moldings, specific plant ornaments on surfaces and thematic images of laurel wreaths.

Original decor elements in the form of hands and gestures

Sculptures depicting hands in characteristic gestures are perhaps the most non-trivial decoration of the interior of recent years. Such art objects belong to the late abstractionism. Modern masters draw inspiration from Auguste Rodin's heritage. The French sculptor attached particular importance to his hands. He often exaggerated their size, creating a huge composition of interlaced fingers. The most famous creation of the master in a similar style is the “Hands of the Creator”, adorning the author’s museum in Paris. Decor elements, depicting various gestures, belong to laconic variants, which are chosen by original people who are not afraid of experiments.

Bright vases and interior accessories

The decor elements, made in bright colors, play the role of accents in the room. With the help of such color spots, designers draw the attention of guests to specific areas of the room. Items can perform two functions:

  • To divert attention from shortcomings;
  • Conventionally show where the "best side" of the interior.

In an environment where neutral colors prevail, they do not save on bright vases, bowls, stand, clocks, lamps. In the motley decoration they are used to a minimum so as not to load space.

    

Interior items with animals

Smaller brothers in paintings, statues, images on textile surfaces always attract the eye and show that the owners have a good sense of humor. Dogs, cats, rabbits and other cute domestic animals are suitable for mischievous and extra-small styles. Snakes, running horses, wolves, foxes, leopards will harmoniously enter the strict interiors. Any predators that are the embodiment of power and danger will emphasize the seriousness of the situation.

Watches and paintings

As for the paintings, these decor elements open up a lot of possibilities for the designer. From time to time, the entire perception of the decorated area depends on their location, model of the frame and image. When placing pictures, the “57 inch” rule should be taken into account: an art object is placed at eye level about 150 cm from the floor. Its center should fall on a conditional line, only in this way a person will be able to examine the image in detail. Recently, collages have become fashionable, which are made up of several paintings (ranging from three) in various combinations. The dimensions of the individual parts of the composition can vary from tiny to large. Collages are decorated with accent walls in the room, and their characters can be completely different: images of people, flowers, city panoramas, still lifes, landscapes. The clock has long ceased to be used only for its intended purpose. Such bizarre lines of form and materials of execution are relevant now, that sometimes at first glance it is difficult to guess what exactly is in front of you. Hours can be wall, floor and table. There are original models built into the tabletops that make up the collage on the walls, “flowing down” from the window sills (a surreal business card of Salvador Dali), with “sectors” filled with bulk materials of different colors and fractions. Hourly variety allows you to choose a unique option that fits to a specific interior.


    

Original mirrors

Mirrors, too, at one time came under the "sights" of tenacious designer eyes, and began to embody the most unusual of their fantasies. In eco-style use of the frame of these branches or parts of tree trunks. In minimalism and high tech, the surfaces of the mirrors themselves are original: voluminous, convex, consisting of many faces. For those who want to stand out, suitable composition of the "cracked" pieces, which are in a chaotic mess attached to the wall. In such a technique, “cells” are created: combinations of pieces of the same shape (hexagons) and sizes. A mirror can be part of an artistic composition, its volumetric element. For example, the wall is decorated with a huge image of the head of a dandelion or “dill” umbrella, and the “parachutes” in it are made of reflective pieces of a round shape. Mirror surfaces are used to finish kitchen aprons, living room walls and furniture fronts.

Candlesticks and lamps

Lamps and candlesticks are primarily considered as a functional unit. They compensate for the lack of natural light, and only then are perceived as an art object in the interior. Lamps are used everywhere. They are placed on the floor, on the tables and hung on the walls. In recent years, spotlights have become very popular, which creates an atmosphere of luxury in the room. "Branch" of bare light bulbs entwined around the frame of the mirror or doorway is a stylish addition to the modern design. The variety of forms, shades, materials of execution allows you to complete any design, emphasizing its advantages. Lights get the last, they are akin to the final touches on the canvas, which correct the resulting picture. Candlesticks are used less frequently, as they are mistakenly associated exclusively with antiquity. Fashion trends have not bypassed them, and allowed to look at a familiar subject from a different angle. Their "legs" are made of wood, metal, glass and even stone.


    

DIY decor items

To decorate the room with homemade items, they resort to decoupage, painting, beadwork, embroidery, knitting, patchwork, scrapbooking. The number of ways to create original art objects is huge, and everyone will be able to find a hobby to taste. If you have never tried yourself in such a case, then on the world wide web you can easily find the necessary master classes with a detailed description of each stage of work. For a hobby, they use threads, ribbons, pieces of cloth, colored paper, accessories, wire and other improvised means, with the help of which familiar objects are changed beyond recognition or fundamentally new things are created. Making a decorative element with your own hands, it is easy to feel like the creator of the decoration of the house.

How to choose interior decoration items

When decorating the interior are guided by two important aspects:

  • Stylistic decision;
  • Room facilities.

Styles with a bias in minimalism lack a pair of objects for decoration, and in the classical directions for decor usually do not skimp. In the mind of modern man, the concept of luxury has changed dramatically and has become associated with simple details. They emphasize the elegance of decoration with the help of unusual shapes, expensive materials, "fashionable" colors, and not at the expense of their quantity. Also consider the size of the room. In small rooms it is not recommended to use an abundance of trifles that will “load” a close space. Large decorative objects are suitable for the same premises, only in such cases they will not look "lonely" and inappropriate.

    

Conclusion

The decor is called the "soul" of the room. If the furniture becomes typical, found in other apartments, albeit in different combinations, then the aesthetic preferences of the owner appear in the details. Decorative items make the interior alive, "warm" and cozy. Their combinations are always unique, which allows you to talk about the author's design.

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