A return to XNUMXth century plots can increasingly be seen in popular TV shows and films, in street fashion, as well as in the design of city bars and restaurants. It flows smoothly into the interior design of their own homes. It is believed that bold graphic solutions, bright colors and floral ornaments can breathe new life into the familiar interior. In order to understand exactly how and what needs to be done for this, Wday.ru spoke with Alexander Burtsev, an IKEA designer.
– Why did people suddenly start to go crazy for the retro style? Who sets the tone?
– The design of the mid-twentieth century has been popular for a long time. Its inherent boldness in using vibrant colors gives a lot of room for creativity. In the wake of the popularity of hippies and hippies, flowers and rainbow prints came into fashion in the 1960s. Today, a return to the well-forgotten old is no longer just a tribute to fashion, but a thirst for change and new emotions.
– Is it possible to say that hi-tech, until recently ultra-fashionable, is already the past?
– Now more and more often you can find a combination of several design styles in one interior. If it seems that the interior needs updating, you can always find details that will change the situation. For example, you can dilute minimalism with bright carpets of different colors, simply by connecting them with each other. Believe me, you will get a unique mosaic!
– What things, elements in interior design will never become outdated?
– Natural materials in the design and decoration of the house, perhaps, will never go out of fashion. In a sense, this is a classic that should be followed. Nevertheless, if we talk about the color palette, then neutral colors in the design of the walls can be slightly diversified with bright elements in the interior design. For example, among our new products, bright and light curtains in the spirit of the 1960s will help fill your room with new colors.
– What accents, features, solutions are typical for design in the style of the 60s?
– A special feature of the 1960s style is retro patterns. In the interior, they can be represented by straight lines, floral ornaments or geometric shapes. Pay attention to the bright bedding. Bold graphic prints instantly transform your bedroom, and you can easily plan the rest of the area in a 1960s spirit. For example, versatile dressers will be organically combined with colorful bed linen, which can become not only a convenient storage place, but even a bench!
– In what cases can retro be inappropriate?
– First of all, you should rely on your taste. If you like neutral colors and calm tones, then organizing the space in a bright style is unlikely to add comfort to you.
– Why is a grandmother’s wardrobe or chest of drawers not always retro?
– Not everything that is inherent in the last century is designer retro. It should contain combinations of bright colors, graphic prints or ornaments. The same is with artificially aged furniture: it is wrong to consider it retro just because it has scuffs.
– Can you turn an old piece of furniture into a fashion item?
– Sure! When the old furniture is fed up with the order, you can try to give it a new look with your own hands, you just need to dream a little. Old furniture, as a rule, can last a long time, you just need to figure out how to breathe new life into it.
– How to buy popular furniture, for example IKEA, so that the home interior does not look like a store exposition?
– It is necessary to choose and buy things to fit your needs, without cluttering up the space, as well as supplement it with various accessories, decor items that will help express your individuality.
– How to make a ready-made solution individual, to give it something of your own?
– It’s easy to do, you just need to add some bright detail or decorative element. The main thing is to find what you like and will fit into the interior of your home. Don’t forget that home is part of your personality. Decorate it as if you are choosing your wardrobe for an important event for you.
– What is the most important thing in design, what gives out good taste?
– Perhaps this is individuality. The use of designer items and bright elements in the decor will help to express your “I”. For example, if the nursery is made in calm and light colors, bright accents will not hurt. Quite the opposite! For example, colorful stationery can help transform the workplace, and inspiration will come naturally.