The rhythm of modern life is becoming faster and faster, and the tranquility and coziness of the home environment is appreciated more and more. Woman`s Day, together with Proplex specialists, present ten components of a modern interior that will give you comfort and serve you for more than a decade.
According to psychologists, a person entering a room first of all pays attention to the ceiling, then to the walls, and then to everything else – furniture, appliances, decorative elements. Let’s start in order.
Modern technologies do not stand still, so whitewashing and water-based paint are now successfully replacing stretch ceilings, which can be made in any color and pattern. They do not fade for a long time and do not change color (the service life of the stretch ceiling is 20 years). Thanks to the use of stretch ceilings, among other things, the room will be reliably protected from leaks. For example, if a pipe breaks through the neighbors from above, then the water will not flow along your walls, but will accumulate in the stretch ceiling. This will help avoid repairs. And the water collected in the film will be pumped out by the specialist of the company that installed the coating, after which the surface will look like new again.
As you know, brick is one of the classic wall materials. A house made of it will last about 150 years. But brick can be used not only as a building material, but also as a decorative tool. A part of the wall lined with brick will become a bright accent in the interior.
For those who want to create a truly unique setting in their home, we recommend painting the walls and ceilings. It gives a special charm to the interior and at the same time allows you to disguise unwanted protrusions or unnecessary doors, turn the wall into a garden or sea that looks out into the future. A variety of ornaments, images of objects, animals and genre scenes make it possible to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of different countries, cultures and times. This technique will ideally fit into the interior, designed in a classic style.
For painting walls and ceilings, high-quality paints are used that are resistant to abrasion and fading. Works performed with the help of such paints do not require special maintenance conditions and will last for two to three decades.
Plastic windows can also be referred to as “home centenarians” today. So, PVC frames can last more than half a century. In particular, the lifetime of the Proplex profile is 60 years.
At the same time, a variety of shapes and colors allows you to easily fit plastic windows into any interior. Arched windows with wood-like frames are now very popular with designers. French windows (to the floor) from a dark profile will become an effective touch in the interior, especially if the view from the window is picturesque enough.
Parquet floors are considered to be one of the longest-lasting furnishings. They can be made of oak, beech, ash, maple, etc. Parquet brings comfort to the room, the warmth of wood creates a “home” atmosphere. It is also worth noting its reliability – the parquet floor can withstand both the hostess’s heels and the claws of pets. Parquet can last 50–80 years or more.
Fans of tradition have long appreciated the long service life of oak furniture. A coffee table, wardrobe, bookshelves made of this material have served more than one generation. Those who love classic interiors will love the antique oak furniture. In the products that have come down to us, not only carvings have been preserved, but also bronze overlays, once designed to give furniture strength and stability.
Another long-liver in the interior is rattan wicker furniture. It is appreciated for its beauty, lightness and long service life (about 30 years). Pliable in processing, but durable in use, rattan is increasingly combined with other materials (with wood, glass, metal, etc.) for greater comfort.
If we talk about wrought iron furniture, then it can serve for several centuries. Its undoubted advantage is also that it is distinguished by a wide variety of forms, it goes well with stone, wood, brick, fabric, leather, glass and other materials. Forged furniture can be painted in any color, covered with bronze, copper, silver or gold. With the help of special technologies, it is artificially aged, which gives it a special charm.
According to many designers, one of the most suitable spaces for modern wrought-iron furniture is the bedroom. You can change the design of an existing bed by ordering a new forged headboard. Graceful wrought-iron chandeliers, mirror frames, coffee tables also stand out from the general range of interior items and create a special atmosphere in the rooms.
Decorating the interior with picturesque canvases is a tradition that is once again becoming fashionable. Pictures of contemporary artists are available to almost everyone, and old prints at flea markets can sometimes be bought for mere pennies. A year later, such a collection may enter the category of heirlooms, and at the same time grow in price many times over.
Decorative vases will not lose their artistic value for many years. These can be, for example, original silverware, designer objects or hand-painted Chinese floor vases. And those, and others, and the third have every reason to become family heirlooms.