Duplex apartments: comfort multiplied by two
The dream of free space within the city ring has every chance for materialization. Instead of the same type of project, new formats have come, and in connection with the decent scale of two-level apartments, exclusive designs are offered. In unrestricted conditions, there is a fabulous opportunity to personalize the area for family members, arrange functional rooms, and intersect with households at the dining table and common living room.
In general, the design of the rooms is not particularly different from traditional solutions. The adapted version provides for a living room, a bathroom, a kitchen, possibly a billiard room or a mini-gym on the ground floor. The second is reserved for bedrooms, an office, a bathroom. The presence of a large terrace or several balconies depends on the project. However, such a layout is unprincipled, but requires a single contextual solution.
Step + step = ladder
A multi-stage design, with a claim to an independent part of the design, often becomes the dominant design. This is by no means an axiom and alternative ideas always have a place for implementation. The case when the railing and the general view successfully overlap with the designated idea, and are perceived as part of the whole. Staircases are the link between the active part of the house with a private area, and in different styles and their participation, the design noticeably comes to life.
To begin with, there are many constructive variations on this subject. The version of primitive monolithic wooden steps is continued by stylish marble analogues or artificial imitations of stones. Metal, glass and original combinations with railings attract attention with imagination and creative execution.
Spiral and staircase stairs - an elegant option for duplex. They dissolve in the format of minimalist concepts, and do not cease to amaze with the diverse versions of spiral configurations. Shiny chrome railings add glare, and play in favor of spaciousness, as well as restraint of achromatic shades and multi-level lighting.
The heavy metal is in fashion. For the manufacture of railings, the aluminum profile, fittings, connected pipes of small diameters are taken as the basis. The excellent performance of a sturdy construction in tandem of reliable handrails and transparent fencing of their glass is appreciated for its visual lightness and "weightless" sensations. Fence sections can be unpretentious or contain designer decor. From this series forged designs. The advantages of art forging are appreciated both by lovers of multi-way combinations in the interior, and by admirers of Art Nouveau. And if the desire for exclusivity prevails in your plans, turn to an elegant openwork made of iron.
Marching stairs are inferior in spectacularity, but have an advantage in safety and are due to the wide field for creativity. Together with curly balusters made of ash, oak or beech, the classic interior will be perfectly decorated.
In the monopoly of light colors
The monotony of the white finish of the perimeter, with the exception of delimiting color fragments, emphasizes the architectural merits of the room. The warm shade of the floor will be able to compensate for the cold strangeness of the Scandinavian style. Daytime rays penetrating through a non-curtained window fill the atmosphere with gentle light. The use of soft fluffy textiles and flooring will create a feeling of comfort.
Make the panoramic window the center of the interior exposition, and save the curtains for the dark part of the day. The Roman model or roll version will modestly gather at the top with a narrow strip, and will not interfere with daylight. Double-sided Japanese panels will slide apart on the sides, framing the glass with a frame. Due to such manipulations in the window niche, the room is perceived differently, but a common feature will be a sense of freedom and a pronounced style.
If you are not comfortable against the background of the milk walls, use the inscriptions. Interestingly perceived wall, faced with laminate tiles with letter prints. Often the written image is repeated in textiles. Not cluttered with furniture rooms, open all the advantages of height and volume. At the same time, interior items have high legs. Do not forget to throw an animal skin towards them. A staircase acts as an element of decor. When you turn on the wooden black beams and creatively made segments of the fence, the room takes a different sound.
If you go upstairs, the theme will continue the white sofa in the lobby. The plaster ceiling decoration and the crystal transparency of the falling drops of the chandelier will dilute the light monotony. A couple of vintage chests, perceived in such a combination of ambiguous, designed for fans of the loft. If they are replaced with objects in a hi-tech manner, the space will become monotonous.
Mix of flowers and textures
In connection with the active load of the lower floor, maximum freedom should be ensured. To organize an ergonomic home, it is better to prefer modest configurations with interior groups. Due to the decor and their own preferences, the design will gain individuality. This is the case when the “fly-away” slide became the center in youth design, expression is felt in the atmosphere, and minimalism can be traced in the design.
White-boiled ceilings, masonry or its imitation, smooth concrete. Paint the rest of the planes with matte paint or use the rough plastering technique. Skirting boards under the color of the walls. A wall of block blocks will come in handy. It is permissible to make an alternative colorful emphasis on one of the verticals. The commonwealth of a rare chest of drawers, chairs from the dowry of the grandmother and other incompatible objects are just integrated in the loft.
From the lower angle, the staircase and the upper floor are partially visible. In the wall niche in the perimeter of the kitchen there was a place for a mini-library. The recreation area is indicated by upholstered furniture. Metal handrails and minimalism in design indicate a modest modernism. Enough bright poster, accent embroideries on sofa cushions, so that the room takes on a finished look. A similar design looks different from another focus, where the decorative emphasis is made on the color of the walnut floor, which logically transforms into the design of the stairs.
Wood, metal, glass harmoniously rhyme with upholstered furniture and a fluffy island of carpet. Large-format windows with a light drapery in tone match the color of the perimeter. A well-known reception with the exploitation of wood brings warm notes to the design.
So different design
If the hallway is greeted by the shine of a crystal chandelier, it is not a fact that this kind of lighting will be repeated in the living room, although neoclassicism welcomes a complex scheme in the lighting scenario. Symmetrical lamps beautifully scatter rays around and beams of light merge in a single stream. The interpretation of the modern version of the classic style will be complemented by functional furniture, stucco molding, the presence of mirrors in the frames, a beautiful frame of doorways, a luxurious wooden span. Neoclassicism, in principle, is characterized by chic and brilliance, although when reproducing an idea, you will have to think through every detail. Any inconsistency with style is clearly striking and introduces dissonance. Much attention is given to textiles and window drapes, accessories.
If you are for simplicity and naturalness, it means that you will get acquainted with eco-style. To open a mini-greenhouse is to fill the house with flower pots, prefer simple shapes and natural decoration in the spacious two-level apartment. Isn't that the dream of nature lovers? Natural colors, cork panels and floors, a combination of stone and wood in the decoration of the stairs and walls, reed (bamboo) wallpaper, marble countertops and other materials from the natural "assortment" will allow you to live in an environmentally friendly house.
For creative people, an extraordinary design is designated as eclecticism. Gather single pieces from Art Nouveau, classics (up to 3 styles) in one perimeter and arrange them against the background of floral plots. Floral patterns, bright textiles and creativity will be the key to a successful design solution. Chairs made of transparent plastic, glass vases and shades of chandeliers let the beams through and create the illusion of additional space.
If you want a radical change, limit yourself to colorful touches. Warm plaid, a beautiful vase, a new rug, and staircase decor will bring pleasure to the eyes and joy of the soul.