When it comes to german style in the interior, then such words as pragmatism, conciseness and functionality immediately come to mind. But do not forget that the comfort in the German living room, for example, has not been canceled. One of the most favorite accessories in such an interior is live potted plants.
But let's go in order. In order to strictly follow the German trends in the design of living quarters, you first need to learn about them. Below are the main rules and features.
- This style does not tolerate excessive pretentiousness. The main thing to remember is functionality and minimalism in details;
- Preference is given to furniture of a clear geometric shape, constructivism in its purest form;
- The color scheme is predominantly light. This choice is determined by the desire to expand the space of the room. The floor, on the contrary, should be dark, natural wood or made of laminate with an imitation of a natural pattern;
- The Germans attach great importance to windows in their homes. That's why appearance they should be neat and aesthetic. Also, do not use heavy dark curtains and drapes. choose better lungs weightless fabrics of light shades;
- Since the lighting of space plays an important role, the quantity lighting fixtures may be the maximum. In addition to the central chandelier, you can place floor lamps, fixtures and lamps in different corners of the room;
- Furniture in a German home should be convenient, comfortable and functional. These are the basic requirements. Aesthetic appearance and design is far from the most important thing. At the same time, the furniture must be durable, therefore, preference is given to high-quality models made of solid wood. All kinds of storage systems (racks and cabinets) are responsible for the functionality;
- The German style in the interior does not tolerate an excessive amount of accessories and trinkets. The maximum that can be expected is small paintings in wooden frames and fresh flowers.
Now let's look at the features of each German-style room.
Living room. The set of furniture for any standard German living room, in general, is the same - a comfortable sofa and a couple of armchairs, a table with thin, elegant long legs, a sideboard (racks), a chest of drawers. It is desirable that the furniture be made of solid wood. A small number of paintings on the walls or family photos, as well as thin translucent curtains will make the room even more comfortable.
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Projects of houses in the German style
She cares about her home design and we accepted her invitation to her home. She shared with us how to make a good apartment for two. It's usually an unwritten rule that people who dress in style have stylishly furnished apartments. Of course, this is confirmed by the example of Olga, who lives with her husband in an apartment right in the center of Munich. “Our apartment is actually a former locksmith's workshop turned into a living space,” says Olga. The whole house is very old and has its own soul.
Kitchen. The main condition is that the kitchen should be comfortable. Therefore, all furniture Appliances and utensils are arranged so that it is comfortable first of all for the hostess. A dark floor, preferably tiled, shiny clean metal utensils, glossy furniture surfaces - all this is very German. Also, do not forget that kitchen appliances should be the most modern.
On the ground floor there is a living room, a bedroom and an office, in the spacious attic there is a kitchen, an office and a terrace. The main advantage of the apartment is a lot of space and daylight. characteristic feature Olga's style is a mixture of many influences. If you are arranging an apartment for a couple, you should strive for compromise and always consider the needs of both partners. Each corner should be a little feminine and a little masculine, ideally based on the principles of yin and yang, says Olga. It is often difficult to meet all requirements because each couple may have different tastes.
