Old furniture, boring colors, inconvenient zoning, scattered things, because there is nowhere to store them ... All this can really interfere with life. At some point, it becomes completely unbearable, and a person makes a strong-willed decision: changes are needed. We will help you! Let us fill you with inspiration, collect a collection of ingenious solutions, impressive interior changes and photos of great apartment renovation ideas.
Photos of the kitchen before and after renovation
Before and after photos clearly show how good, constructive ideas and a couple of interesting tricks can transform any room. Colors, materials, new floors and functional furniture will change the apartment in a way that you won't recognize it. Narrow rooms will appear wider, gloomy ones will become pleasant, and in the same square there will be a place for all things. Magic? Not at all! Only skillful planning of the room and the right furniture.
Design project from All Design
Renovation of a white minimalist kitchen
Would you like a minimalistic finish of the apartment? Great idea! Stylish, functional, nothing more. White, characteristic of minimalism, is a great choice for small rooms in need of optical magnification.
Renovation of the kitchen in a modern style
Having opted for minimalism and white, look for furniture with simple shapes and clean lines. To avoid the feeling that you are in an operating room, place accents with wooden elements - parquet boards or laminate, wooden furniture. Living plants will perfectly fit into the atmosphere and add comfort.
Design project Kasia Orwat
Photo of a white kitchen before and after renovation
Light plays an important role in narrow spaces. White walls and reflective surfaces will not let a single ray of sunlight escape. Our advice: avoid vertical placement dark colors, place dark surfaces only in a horizontal direction.
Design project Dziurdzia Project
The idea of renovating the attic floor in the Scandinavian style
TO attic floor often treated with disdain, not using it at all. But attic rooms have their own charm, their own individuality. From a technical point of view, it is necessary to carefully consider waterproofing and window openings, if any.
Design project Superpozycja Architekci
Large black and white modern style kitchen
Every housewife dreams of a big beautiful kitchen with everything you need. Thinking through the design of your new stylish kitchen, proceed from architectural features rooms and take into account the location of drainage and ventilation.
Design project Cliff Design
The idea of modern renovation of a small narrow room - photos "before" and "after"
Often the layout of the rooms in our apartments leaves much to be desired. There is only one way out - fantasy and creativity. Light pastel colors gave the room a fresh and relaxed mood. Our tip for narrow spaces: Avoid tall furniture like wall units and bookcases visually they take up too much space.
Design project Pracowniapolka
Scandinavian style bedroom renovation idea
In Scandinavian style, light is at the forefront. In no case should dark furniture be allowed to take away at least a piece of the available lighting. The dominant color is white. A few accents of gray and green plants diversify the interior and make it cozy.
small bedroom renovation ideas
Minimalism - perfect solution for the interior of a small room. The same color of the walls and ceiling, painted in white parquet and gray textiles create a single image. Tip: replace the handles on the cabinets with a push mechanism to open the doors, as in the presented photo. Laconic facades almost merged with the wall, which makes the room seem larger.
Design project Archideck
The idea of renovating a small nursery. Photo "before"
Most often in the nursery we need to find a place for a bed, and for a table, and for a closet ... And it often happens that, having placed the bed, we can no longer find a place for everything else. Our advice: do not buy ready-made furniture. Order the manufacture of furniture designed for a particular room.
Furniture made to order for a very small nursery. Photo "after"
In the manufacture of custom-made furniture, you will proceed from the individual characteristics of the room and the needs of the person living in it. You will have the opportunity to optimally use every centimeter of space. In the photo above you see a built-in wardrobe and shelves at the head of the bed, made according to an individual project.
Design project Czysta Form
Modern nursery with orange accents
V certain moment In life, all children approach the stage when a person has his own view of what his room should be. The child has permanent and serious hobbies, interesting topics for him. And in adolescence when the time for wallpapers with bears passes, the child wants to participate in furnishing his own room. Good decision for decorating a teenager's room - functional furniture with a simple but practical design and color accents placed with individual elements furniture and textiles.
Design project Furniture Vox
Repair of a children's room for two children. Photo "before"
In the design of the nursery, it makes sense to abandon thematic wallpapers and furniture, which in a few years will cease to be interesting for the child. Our advice: bean bags and ottomans perfectly serve as multifunctional furniture that will definitely appeal to the little family members.
The idea of renovating a children's room. Photo "after"
With the help of accents in the design of the nursery, you can beat the child's hobby. At the same time, it is necessary to consider how these accents can be changed in the event of a change in the interests of the owner of the room.
Design project Tutaj Concept
Toilet renovation idea: before and after photos
Previously, this toilet was a pitiful sight - small, narrow and dirty. The designers extended the room and managed to find a stylish combination of all sorts of techniques: a gray-blue color scheme, the floor is decorated with ornamental tiles, one wall is painted in a calm gray tone, the other two are covered with photo wallpapers that create a feeling of endless perspective.
Design project AleDesign
Small bathroom. Photo "before"
Narrow bathroom with awkward layout and protruding water pipe- not the most attractive sight. Randomly scattered things do not add to her beauty. Our advice: combine two well-matched colors.
Bathroom renovation idea. Photo "after"
In this project, the designers combined white and wood, placing them on all surfaces. Gloss options were chosen for white tiles and furniture. Together with a mirror, reflecting light, they make the room brighter and visually enlarge it.
Design project bluecat studio
Small bathroom interior design ideas in pastel colors
The design project was developed for the renovation of a small bathroom with limited budget. The blue and white interior looks fresh and modern, and the bathroom is cozy and beautiful.
Design project Studio Monocco
Bathroom interior idea - indirect lighting and material combination
The idea of indirect lighting is very popular and works wonders, especially in small spaces. Create luminous "ribbons" on long bathroom elements - on the bathtub itself, on the washbasin or on the cabinet. Glossy surfaces will enhance the aesthetics of the effect by reflecting soft light.
Design project Abo Studio
Bathroom renovation idea - small bathroom in a minimalist style
A win-win option is the interior of the bathroom in black and white. This design project is interesting with an extravagant black floor and an unusual brick wall texture for a bathroom.
Design project Dziurdzia Project
White bathroom interior idea
You have a very small bathroom, but you don't want to give up a bathtub. A small bathtub designed for sitting can be a way out. Our advice: choose narrow furniture and light colors.
Small bathroom interior with storage space
Even the smallest bathroom needs storage space. A stone stand for small things and compact built-in cabinets with glass facades will come in handy and present narrow room from the favorable side.
Design project A1 Studio
Optimal use of space in a small bathroom
Of course, if in a small bathroom you also need to place washing machine, the room will become even smaller. In this case, you need to find a very clever solution. Designers fit the washing machine into a row of built-in wardrobes, bringing the entire lower level under one worktop. A full-wall wall cabinet with mirrored facades was placed at the top. The entire interior is designed in gray and white, which could look rather boring if it were not for the bright green accents placed with the help of textiles and trifles.
It is human nature to strive for comfort, in order to live in comfort, it is necessary to monitor the condition of housing, to make repairs as necessary.
New materials and technologies
The construction market offers great opportunities for apartment renovation, modern materials appear, new technologies are developed. Building innovations include:
- "liquid wallpaper" - decorative finishing;
- stretch ceiling:
- 3D self-leveling floors;
- "Liquid" glass - universal waterproofing.
New technologies greatly simplify and speed up the repair of apartments, make it possible to turn a house into a "candy". The "smart home" system is becoming more and more in demand, it allows you to automatically control the processes taking place in the apartment, configure and use the life support system of housing to the maximum.
Repair in the apartment begins with the alignment of walls and ceilings, modern plaster mixtures based on Rotband gypsum are ideal for this purpose. This plaster is elastic, has excellent adhesion to concrete surfaces, does not crack and does not shrink, its main advantage is that it dries quickly.
decorative trim
A new word in the fine finishing of surfaces is a decorative coating made from natural fibers of cellulose and cotton, the so-called "liquid wallpaper". They are a powder, before work it is diluted with warm water to the density of putty and applied to the walls with a spatula, and then leveled with a roller. Due to the convenience and ease of working with this material, you can somewhat reduce the time for repairing an apartment.
The dried coating forms a smooth textured surface. With the help of pigments, wallpaper can be given any color palette; in an avant-garde interior, bright color spots will be useful; for a living room in a classic style, it is possible to choose a finish with silver or gold threads.
Liquid wallpaper has many advantages:
- create a smooth, seamless surface;
- antistatic, do not attract dust;
- safe in terms of ecology;
- UV resistant.
Defects are easily eliminated, the damaged area is cleaned, a new composition is applied to it and leveled with a roller. The coating can be completely removed from the wall, soaked and applied to another surface without compromising quality.
decorative trim in the interior suggests ample opportunities for creative ideas. Wallpaper can be applied graduated, with a smooth transition from light to dark, or you can make a drawing, using additional components to change the texture. Thanks to modern materials and innovations in the construction industry, apartment renovation can turn from routine dirty work into a creative process.
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A kaleidoscope of witty and original design solutions for planning, furnishing and finishing apartments! In our review, using the example of real photos from the portfolio of Fundament Group of Companies, we will talk about the most striking findings of professionals in the field of repair and demonstrate how to put them into practice.
For many, the reason to start repair and construction work in an apartment or house is burnt-out wallpaper, worn-out plumbing or shaky electrical wiring. But overhaul is not just a replacement of finishes or communications, but also a unique opportunity to increase the comfort of housing, correct layout flaws, create a beautiful and stylish interior with a bright personality.
Space organization: current techniques and creative solutions
Everyone knows that in order to improve the ergonomics of housing, you need to think carefully about the layout of the apartment and the location of functional areas. But how to solve the problem of lack of space, raise the ceiling or improve the illumination of individual rooms? Professional interior designers are confident that with the help of modern ideas, which can be realized during renovation, it is easy to turn a standard apartment into an exclusive living space.
1. Glass sliding door that transforms the space
In the photo: Sliding partition in the interior of a Scandinavian-style apartment
A high sliding door with a large glass area between the corridor and the living room is a relevant idea for apartment renovation. It visually combines these two rooms and literally "opens up" the space, at the same time improving the illumination of the corridor. For a Scandinavian-style interior, a door with a white frame is perfect, and for a loft - with black or dark gray. The main thing is to choose a model with only upper guides, so it will be possible to maintain the integrity of the floor, which also “works” to create a single space.
2. Ceiling storage system
In the photo: Storage system in the living room of an apartment in Maly Tishinsky Lane
Finding a suitable place to place a closet or bookshelves in a small living room where there are many doors is almost impossible. But the problem can be solved by arranging a storage system ... under the ceiling, as the designers of the Fundament Group of Companies did in the living room of an apartment in Maly Tishinsky Lane. To do this, they fixed a shelf around the perimeter of the room, on which all the books and boxes with various household trifles could easily fit. A shelf painted in the color of the walls emphasized the correct geometry of the space and brought the charm of cozy Parisian attic apartments into the contemporary interior.
3. Rack as an interior partition
In the photo: Shelving-partition in the interior of a teenager's room
A tall narrow shelving unit is ideal as a space divider in a spacious nursery for a school age child. Thanks to the open sections, the furniture structure freely transmits light and therefore looks light and does not overload the interior. In addition, such a rack is very roomy, so there will be no need for additional shelves. And to make the design of a bright room more expressive, you can choose a dark-colored rack.
4. Duo flooring
In the photo: Different floor coverings in the interior of the kitchen-living room
How to unobtrusively zone the kitchen-dining-living room space in a modern classic style without erecting partitions? With different floor coverings. For the kitchen area, you can use porcelain stoneware, and for the dining-living room - parquet board. To avoid unnecessary variegation, it is better to give preference to monochromatic materials that are similar in color, and decorate the joint with a decorative profile of a suitable shade. Do you want to expand the space a little at the same time? Then it makes sense to lay the parquet board diagonally.
5. Household block in a niche
In the photo: The interior of a bright bathroom in modern style
In order not to disturb the harmony in a beautiful bathroom, it is better to hide the washing machine and linen closet from prying eyes in a small niche that can be closed. sliding door with mirror panel. Such planning solution will not affect the functionality of the household unit, and the mirrored canvas will make the room visually more spacious.
6. TV zone as a space divider
In the photo: TV area in the design of the living room in the style of minimalism
The TV area in the minimalist living room in the photo is a low partition lined with marble tiles and acts as a space divider. Together with the black wall, it forms a passage area where the doors to the bathroom, corridor and bedroom are located. It turns out a kind of corridor, but at the same time the usable area is not lost, and the feeling of spaciousness is preserved in the room. This design technique is also suitable for a one-room studio apartment, where each square meter on account.
7. Compact kitchen unit
In the photo: Kitchen block in the interior of a multifunctional living room
A compact kitchen with dull glossy facades in the color of the walls looks very concise and does not catch the eye at all. In order to save usable space and at the same time implement all the necessary functionality, the designers of the Fundament Group of Companies designed the kitchen block taking into account the geometry of the room, placing the furniture at the outer corner.
8. Portal with a secret
In the photo: Portal between the kitchen and living room
On the picture: Suspended ceiling in the interior of a modern bathroom
In the photo: Full-wall mosaic apron in the interior modern kitchen
Design ideas regarding the non-standard use of finishing materials are easiest to implement in the course of a modern apartment renovation. This is exactly what the masters of the "Fundament" did during the facing work in the apartment on the street. Pudovkin, laying out an apron-wall of black stone mosaic. This large-scale element set the tone for the entire interior and added a spectacular contrast to the setting.
12. Accent wall with active finish
In the photo: Accent wall in the interior of the bedroom with elements of classic and baroque
A laconic interior with an eye-catching accent wall is a steady trend of recent years. If we are talking about a modern living space, one of the walls can be decorated with photo wallpapers or a mural in an urban style. And for classics, baroque or Provence, wallpaper with a catchy floral print is ideal, which will look especially good in the form of a panel with an elegant stucco frame.
13. Transparent glass in the design of the stairs
In the photo: Transparent staircase railing in a two-level apartment
A ten-millimeter tempered glass railing turns the staircase of the two-level apartment in Kotelniki into a light, floating architectural structure. It does not hide the space, organically fits into the modern interior, allows you to admire the paintings that are placed at the top of the walls without interference, and at the same time ensures the safe operation of the stairs.
14. Forged decor
In the photo: Forged decor in the interior of the balcony
French balconies with elegant black-painted wrought-iron railings look unusually cute, however, today they can only be found in old houses, and even then not in all. But do not be upset about this, because original decor, skillfully imitating such a fence, can even be installed on the loggia in a new building. To enhance the romantic Parisian atmosphere, a set of metal outdoor furniture made in the same style will help. And if you add a sofa and chairs decorative pillows in elegant cases, it will be very comfortable to sit on them.
15. Built-in biofireplace
In the photo: A fireplace built into the wall in the interior of a living room in a minimalist style
It is impossible to install a real wood-burning fireplace in a city apartment, but this is not a reason to abandon the dream of a home. A modern bio-fireplace will be an excellent alternative to the traditional source of live fire. It does not need a chimney or a portal, and it can be installed anywhere. In an apartment on st. Pudovkin, the masters of "Fundament" built the "Line of Fire" biofireplace into the wall in the sofa area, placing it at a height of just over a meter from the floor. To do this, the niche where the burner was subsequently installed was trimmed with refractory material and supplemented with a glass fence.
16. Ceramic carpet
In the photo: Ceramic carpets in the design of a neoclassical kitchen
Ceramic carpet is a practical and beautiful idea for apartment renovation. Such a decorative element is suitable for any room from the kitchen to the hallway, and will look relevant not only in a classic, neoclassical or Provencal, but also in a modern living space. As a rule, the pattern of the carpet is chosen in the color scheme of the interior, but the contrasting option is also interesting. Installation of decor is carried out according to the same rules as laying ceramic tiles, and during operation, the carpet does not require special care.
17. Stretch ceiling with photo printing
On the picture: Stretch ceiling with photo printing in the interior of the children's room
The stretch ceiling with the "Sky" design cannot be called an interior novelty, but it has been invariably popular for several years now, and most often such a ceiling is ordered for a children's room. And this is not surprising, because the blue sky with light clouds creates a summer mood and a comfortable atmosphere in the room. Besides stretch fabric with such a pattern visually increases the height of the walls, so that the room seems more spacious and lighter. This feeling can be enhanced if you put on the perimeter of the ceiling led strip warm white glow.
18. Ceiling pendants as nightlights
In the photo: Pendants in the interior of a modern bedroom in terracotta tones
Replacing traditional table lamps with original design ceiling hangers will create a special atmosphere in the bedroom interior, and at the same time save space on bedside tables. But to implement this nice idea is possible only during the repair of the apartment, since to connect the suspensions you will have to lay an additional cable line. So, it will be necessary to ditch the walls and draw conclusions under the lamps on the ceiling.
19. Stained glass ceiling window
In the photo: Stained glass ceiling window in the dining area
A stained-glass ceiling in blue and blue tones, located above a stylish dining group made of black glass and plastic, is the main decoration of the dining room in the photo and a great idea for renovating the living room in the apartment. It realistically imitates a ceiling window and enlivens a strict black and white interior. To create this stained glass window, the craftsmen installed a pendant ceiling structure from drywall, in which a modern LED lamp, creating the illusion of a second light. A colorful stained-glass window is nothing more than a decorative diffuser.
Ergonomic furniture - the final touch of fine finishing and repair
Creating a comfortable environment is a multi-stage process, in which the right furniture plays an important role. So if you decide to transform your home with the help of modern apartment renovation ideas, pay close attention to the selection of finishing materials and interior items.
20. Modular sofa
In the photo: Modular sofa in the interior of a modern living room
In the fashion hit parade modern furniture Modular sofas have been in the lead for several years now. Each part of such a sofa is an independent piece of furniture, for example, a couch, a pouffe or an armchair. And together they turn into a cozy chill-out. The modular sofa has many advantages: it can be placed both against the wall and in the center of the room, it is self-sufficient and does not need companions. The main advantage of such furniture is variability. So it will appeal to those who like to rearrange and change the interior depending on the mood and situation.
21. Wardrobe with an "attic"
In the photo: Wardrobe with a play attic in the interior of a children's room
There are not many places for games and recreation. All parents know this, and therefore they try to equip as many cozy corners as possible in the interior of the children's room, but without sacrificing functionality. And in this regard, a large wardrobe with a play “attic” equipped with a ladder and an awning is the ideal solution. The play area on the "second floor" does not occupy a single centimeter of usable area and can be used as a guest room. sleeping place. And to protect the child from falling, the "attic" can be supplemented with a fence.
22. Kitchen set without wall cabinets
In the photo: Headset without wall cabinets in style modern provence
Refusal of wall cabinets in favor of roomy floor cabinets will make the kitchen more spacious and light. Such design solution relevant both for ultra-modern minimalist interiors and for Provence-style kitchens, as in the photo. In the latter case, it is better to purchase kitchen set with an open wooden shelf. It will bring a characteristic Provencal flavor to the design of the room. And so that there is no dissonance, it is also better to make a worktop from natural wood.
23. Built-in showcases
In the photo: Built-in showcases in the neoclassical dining area
As you know, built-in furniture saves usable space. But in most cases, wardrobes and linen closets are built in bedrooms, corridors and hallways. And the specialists of the Fundament Group of Companies proposed to make built-in showcases in the neoclassical dining room. Located in niches on both sides of the window, they perfectly organize the space. Spectacular dark oak facades, complemented by transparent glass inserts, form a harmonious ensemble with expensive parquet floors and dining furniture.
24. Two-tier sleeping module with storage system
In the photo: Two-story module for sleeping in the interior of a children's room for two children
The design of a small children's room is not an easy task, because you need to equip a comfortable place to sleep, a cozy corner for games, and a storage system for clothes, shoes, books and toys. And if there are two children, the situation is even more complicated. But you can solve the problem, nevertheless, if you choose an eco-friendly bunk sleeping module made of natural wood with shelves and drawers. Bed railings ensure the safety of children, two original shelves will accommodate all the children's "values", and the drawers under the lower bed will perfectly cope with the role of a closet for storing seasonal items.
Renovation of an apartment usually arouses enthusiasm among those who have just received their own housing. Those who have already encountered repair work in his own home, much more restrained in emotions. They are aware of the hassle that the beginning of the repair entails, and how much effort will have to be made to get a good result. Let's take a look at where to start.
The use of familiar materials tested over many years of experience guarantees the owner of the home reliability and durability. However, a person is always drawn to the new. He wants to create in his home, cozy and modern. In order to keep up with the times, let's get acquainted with the new finishing materials that appear on the market and begin to gain popularity.
flexible stone
flexible stone- a unique material. Differs in elasticity, durability and ease of installation. The material is characterized by a thickness ranging from 1.5 to 3 mm. The composition includes natural colored marble chips, as well as environmentally friendly polymer material. This composition allows the material to imitate stone, sandstone, clinker brick, slate, etc., while remaining flexible and easy to use. It can be seen in the design of modern showers and bathrooms, bathrooms, saunas and kitchens and hallways. Also, flexible stone is used for cladding facades, walls, fences, etc. The material perfectly conveys the natural texture, has a wide range of shades, which allows you to create a unique design of interiors and facades.
blooming wallpaper- a material with a beautiful name, which has the ability to change its color and show additional details of the pattern depending on the ambient temperature and the temperature of objects adjacent to it. Such a visual effect is achieved through a special thermal paint, which is part of the material. , made with such thermal paint, will appear during temperature changes and change color. Such know-how will allow residents not to get bored and enjoy the new design of the premises over time. The disadvantage of this finish is that it needs to be applied in places where temperature fluctuations are possible - on the side exposed to bright sunlight, or near radiators, or in temperature-controlled rooms, etc.
"blooming" wallpaper 
translucent wood composite
wood composite- another material worthy of attention. Most often they are made from it. Distinctive feature its ability to transmit light. thin wooden panels are interconnected with fiberglass, allowing the material to remain strong and sealed, while the light transmission varies depending on the type of wood and the distance between the panels. A wood composite wall or partition can also serve as a home theater screen.
Liquid wallpaper for walls are made from natural fibers of cotton and cellulose. Surfaces covered with such material are able to breathe, which will prevent the appearance of mold. Liquid wallpaper is classified as environmentally friendly and safe materials. Their advantage is ease of application and ease of repair of accidental damage during operation. Such wallpapers are antistatic, which prevents dust from settling. The disadvantages of such coatings are high cost. liquid wallpaper and their solubility in water (the wallpaper will have to be covered with a special varnish).
liquid wallpaper 
smart glass in the interior
smart glass or as it is also called smart glass is another interesting new building material. It is used in construction, with glass doorways, partitions and other translucent structures. Smart glass is also widely used in interior design. It is able to change its optical properties (haze, light transmission, heat absorption, etc.) as a result of changes in environmental conditions (temperature, illumination, and also when an electrical voltage is applied). Also, smart glasses include self-cleaning (for example, from rain), automatically opening (for example, for ventilation), self-heating windows. The material allows you to reduce heat loss, reduce air conditioning costs, replace traditional blinds and curtains. The disadvantages of smart glass are, of course, its high cost and the need to connect to the electrical network.
Production building materials does not stand still, but moves in accordance with the development of world science. Every year there are innovative technologies, new developments are patented. Manufacturers, competing in the market, seek not only to improve appearance and the properties of their materials, but also to create completely new and interesting products for the consumer. We will talk about other new finishing materials in our next article. Read also about how to complete the interior. Stay with us.
The attractiveness of any home depends on interior decoration premises. It is the final touches in the arrangement of an apartment or house that make them comfortable and cozy. Most often, consumers prefer familiar materials that are time-tested and guarantee reliability and durability. However, the construction idea does not stand still, and new, more efficient and less expensive technologies in finishing work are constantly appearing.
V modern interior there is no longer a place for simple lamellas, lining and clinker stone. Of course, in general, the materials for interior decoration remained the same: wallpaper, tiles, various plaster panels, varnishes and paints. However, manufacturers have improved their quality: now familiar materials have new, valuable properties in operation and unusual shapes allowing you to create innovative interior design. Renovation materials that have appeared recently are gaining popularity.
Protective coatings
The latest types of protective coatings have proven themselves in various types of finishing work - more and more craftsmen prefer modern materials due to their reliability and safety.
We have chosen four modern protective coatings for walls, which will allow you to use non-standard solutions in the decoration of the apartment:
- Slate paints;
- Antibacterial paints
- Magnetic paints.
Due to the properties of certain substances added to marker paints, after the surface has completely dried, about a week after the end of work, you can safely draw on the walls with markers, as on a marker school board. Such paints are an excellent solution for the walls of children's rooms.
Slate paints
Another option for children's interiors is slate paints. When using this material, it will be possible to avoid the unpleasant hassle of washing the painted walls. The surface covered with slate paint, children can safely paint with crayons, without fear of consequences, because drawings and inscriptions can be erased, as from a regular slate board.
Antibacterial paints
Antibacterial paint cleans and disinfects the air, destroys harmful microbes. It is used in children's rooms and medical institutions. The action of the paint is based on the principle of photocatalysis, which starts when exposed to light. Also, this coating helps to avoid allergic reactions.
Magnetic paint
Magnetic paint contains small particles of metal, which allows you to attach various things with magnets to it - now travel souvenirs can be hung not only on the refrigerator!
Wallpapers have enjoyed stable popularity for many decades, and today new, more convenient variants of this coating continue to appear - for example, thermal wallpapers.
According to some characteristics, they resemble ordinary vinyl or paper wallpaper, however, under the influence of any heat source, they change color, a pattern appears on the surface. The secret is in the use of a special paint that exhibits its properties when heated.
Another innovation in the field of repair is seamless wallpaper. They resemble decorative tapes that are glued to the walls horizontally.
In the manufacture of wallpaper, new materials are used that come to replace the standard ones - paper, textiles and vinyl - for example, cork. For the manufacture of cork wallpapers, compressed cork chips are used. The main advantage of this material is environmental friendliness, and a significant disadvantage is its high cost. For gluing such wallpapers on the walls, no adhesive additives are used. The heat-treated material releases natural juice, which securely holds the mass together.
Liquid wallpaper is also used as a protective coating for walls. Behind a strange phrase lies material that is decorative plaster, which is applied to the wall with a spatula and then leveled evenly over the surface of the wall. Such a coating hides unevenness and small cracks in the walls, but at the same time allows the walls to breathe, which prevents the appearance of mold. The disadvantages of using it include the high cost and solubility in water: you should avoid getting water on the coating and additionally fix the "liquid wallpaper" with a special varnish.
flexible stone
The cover imitates a natural stone and is a durable and wear-resistant material. Walls lined with flexible stone look like they are covered with natural granite or marble.
Venetian plaster
An unusual protective wall coating, which is a liquid material that dries in an even layer and looks like natural marble.
Energy-saving technologies for renovation
One of the goals of innovation in interior decoration is the introduction of energy-saving technologies for repairs, which allow saving heat in the house.
The most common way to reduce the consumption of thermal energy is to insulate the walls and ceilings of the building. In this regard, new technologies for repairing ceilings have appeared.
Stretch ceiling
A stretch ceiling is a polyvinyl chloride film tightly stretched over a mounted frame. Additionally, it is equipped with lighting fixtures of various shapes and configurations.
Stretch ceiling consists of several elements:
- PVC fabric;
- Lighting;
- frame;
- Decorative baguettes and caps.
Stretch ceilings have different kind depending on the material chosen: some resemble a mirror polished surface, others resemble a plastered plane.
The following types of tension structures are used:
- With a lacquered texture: it is most popular because of the shiny surface, which reflects light and interior elements of the room well;
- With a matte texture: the exact opposite of the previous look - the surface completely absorbs light; used primarily in public institutions;
- Satin texture: combines lacquer coating and a grainy surface, soft diffused light and beautiful overflows are obtained in the room;
- Perforated texture: when the lights are turned off, it imitates the starry night sky.
Manufacturers constantly offer new types of textures and many shades of stretch ceilings.
Stained glass ceilings have a number of advantages over the usual materials:
- Beautiful and unusual appearance;
- Ease of installation: installation of the structure is easy to do with your own hands - the stained-glass windows are installed by the assembly method.
- Practicality in operation: the ceiling is made up of separate parts that are easily replaced in case of damage; they are easy to wash and wipe from dust;
- Environmentally friendly: the stained glass window is made of metal and glass - no plastic!
To the indisputable advantages of such ceiling covering moisture resistance - because of this, its use in bathrooms is popular.
When choosing finishing materials for flooring, the purpose of the rooms of the apartment or house should be taken into account. For example, wooden flooring looks especially authentic in the kitchen, but there it requires special care. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that some synthetic materials can cause allergies in people living in the house.
Significant are such indicators as the appearance of the material, its moisture resistance, as well as the base on which the material will be installed.
Unusual types of tiles
For a long time, tiles have been the leader among floor coverings for bathrooms and kitchens; however, this is a fairly “conservative” material that is difficult to improve. Only relatively recently have such variations of the usual coating appeared, such as three-dimensional, liquid and pebble tiles.
Volumetric tiles have bizarre shapes: from one edge it is concave, and from the other it is convex. Such tiles look especially impressive on the wall, giving the room a stylish and status look. It should be noted that the installation of the material is difficult, and therefore is an expensive service.
Liquid tile allows you to create a unique design of the room: it changes color and image from mechanical influences. Liquid tiles are laid mainly on the floor - there its properties can be fully revealed.
Pebble tiles are used to decorate the walls of the bathroom. It consists of many stones glued to the base of the tile.
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High-quality floor coverings are made from solid wood. This material replaces parquet. Manufacturing simplifies that such technological processes like sanding and varnishing are done in the factory. A solid board is laid in the same way as parquet - by gluing to the base.
Modern technologies also affected the production of parquet. So, artistic parquet is an expensive flooring made of various types of wood. Used to create a drawing panel parquet or combined decorative elements with planks of block parquet.
Innovative material for floor covering- improved linoleum. This is an eco-friendly coating made from natural raw materials.
Marmoleum does not warp or fade, has good thermal insulation properties, is non-toxic, withstands heavy loads without loss of performance.
Due to the low cost, this material will soon be able to replace the usual laminate for everyone.
Innovative finishing materials that have appeared harmoniously fit into any interior. The advantages of such materials are obvious: safety for the health of those living in the house, environmental friendliness, high wear resistance, original appearance. Innovative materials have a high cost, but these costs justify themselves.
