How to add the taste of other countries to your interior’s design

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 Despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of Americans (about 80%) prefer classic interiors, this is far from the only style in decor that can transform your home, especially if you love travelling and the aesthetics of other countries.

But in order to successfully integrate different styles in one space, it is important to first learn about their characteristics. Vast knowledge will help you be sure in your actions and be able to harmoniously combine different elements.

Let’s now take a look at ten actual modern interior styles.

PROVENCE

Simplicity, comfort, light colors, wood as the basis of materials – the Provence style is rightly called French. Authenticity above all: the Provence-style interior solutions involve the use of natural materials only – from wood to stone. Things take on an individual look due to the effect of wear and tear. Design in the French way is when there is a lot of light, no contrasting solutions, pastel and certainly – flowers in pots, on the windowsills.

As for the walls, they should be in muted shades, dusty colors: gray, dirty blue, sand. Furniture with cracks and scuffs, paintings in different-sized frames, antique chandeliers and candelabra, thin linen curtains – these should be included in the final result of the decorator.

FUTURISM

The father of futurism, the Italian Marinetti, argued that technology is more important than traditional art objects. Practicality, emptiness, minimalism, gadgets and technology are the key elements of the interior. Futurism categorically does not accept decorativeness.

Functionality is the key principle of this style, along with steel, chrome, glass and plastic, which are its main materials. The lines should be intelligible, clear, the space should be free from excesses.

 Art projects and experiments are the theme of Italian based futurism. Everything here is subordinated to the concept of a hotel from the future – from shocking colors to electronic innovations.

MINIMALISM

The American minimalism, as the name suggests, denies redundancy. There should be as few elements as possible, and as much free space as you can free up. Accordingly, the main nuance of minimalism is the correct organization of space. Since the number of pieces of furniture is limited, each of them should have several purposes. For example, a sofa should not only be a sofa, but also a shoe cabinet.

Natural materials in minimalism mix easily with aluminum and steel. In terms of colors, as much white as possible is used – this color, according to specialized publications, “adds graphicality.”

 Minimalism is represented by a lot of light and an abundance of light colors. Cold colors in the case of this interior can become a fertile background for “warm”, almost animated decor items.

Not enough furniture? It depends: more than one coffee table might not contradict the principles of this style, but add geometry to the space.

EMPIRE

The emergence of the empire style is the merit of the ambitious Napoleon, who decided to turn France into a real empire. Having conceived to give the country, which had already entered the 19th century, the power of Ancient Rome, Napoleon began with himself. The result is a combination of luxury, multiplied by brutality, aggression and arrogance, with natural simplicity.

The emperor who was ready for a military campaign every minute, did not want to part with pomp and wealth even in the terribly cold Russia. This is who the protagonist of the Empire style is. Brightness of colors, bulkiness of sofas, armchairs, tables in Empire decor leave no doubt: important French people lived there.

The Malmaison castle, where Napoleon and Josephine lived s a typical example of the Empire style.

ECLECTICISM

Mixing different styles and eras, sometimes mutually exclusive, implies only one prerequisite – the presence of taste. Emerging at the beginning of the last century, the eclectic style made it possible to dilute the simple interior with luxury items.