Futurism in the interior is a laconic style that will appeal to fans of science fiction in the style of "Star Wars". Such a situation is not to everyone's liking because of his coldness. You need to be a person with a special vision of the world in order to use all the possibilities of this style in the decor of your own home.
Futurism is often chosen by young people. Their life is very dynamic, and there is no time to fill the space around them with cute figurines, embroidered pillows and tablecloths. Minimalism dominates the futuristic style. But this does not mean that he is poor in anything. It is difficult to find a more complete picture than housing, decorated in accordance with all the rules of a futuristic style.
If you have chosen the futurism style for your home or one of the rooms, everything should be thought out to the smallest detail in the interior!
Style History
He was born at the beginning of the 20th century. As expected, it all started with fine art and literature. His ancestor is considered a poet and writer - Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. Futurism in the interior gained popularity 50 years later, when the so-called space era began.
Characteristic signs
- Round doorways - this has never happened before in any style.
- Use of neon lamps in home lighting.
- Minimalism in the decor.
- Unusual architectural structures and bulky fantastic designs.
Designers take most of the ideas from literary works. Science fiction writers are good helpers in this endeavor. If you chose futurism in the interior, then do not be surprised that your room began to resemble the cabin of an intergalactic liner. Now let's talk about the colors that are inherent in the fantastic style.
Monochrome interior
If you like a lot of bright colors, then apparently futurism is not for you. Style color palette: white, black, their shades and combinations. Sometimes in such compositions several bright spots appear insinuatingly, but their number is strictly regulated. This is usually no more than two shades. They are needed in order to add contrast to the monochrome interior.
Finish
Futurism in the interior does not tolerate wallpaper on the walls. As a rule, the walls are simply painted with white paint. A good alternative that can seriously save time on leveling the surface of the walls is white plastic panels. Their surface must be matte.
Materials used in decoration:
- metal;
- leather;
- glass;
- plastic;
- polyurethane;
- corian;
- carbon.
The floor is made out with:
- laminate flooring;
- tile;
- bulk substance.
Futuristic style furniture
The restraint of the futuristic style is more than covered with furniture fantasies. That's where there is room for design thought and creativity! You can forget about strict forms and sharp corners.
Furniture items should be light, unusual, functional. The more interesting the form of sofas, tables, armchairs, beds, the better. The best option is objects with curved shapes. Hanging chairs, built-in tables, inflatable transparent chairs look good here. If the budget allows, then you should pay attention to designer products. If you want something monolithic, you can order a bed that will connect to the ceiling.
In general, futurism in the interior involves a minimal amount of furniture. As a rule, this is a round bed, a transparent unusual table, a completely round sofa and the same chair. If the kitchen is designed in a futuristic style, then there is always a place for a bar with multi-level lighting.
A round armchair is a sign of a futuristic style
The easiest way to feel yourself in zero gravity is to order a hanging ball-chair. It is a bit like a children's swing. Well, who said that in your own home you can’t relax and be a child? There are many varieties of round chairs. We will single out two:
- hanging ball;
- Bubble chair.
Hanging option
This is a chair that is mounted on the ceiling. It can be made of plastic, woven, fabric. It may also resemble a hammock that is pulled over a round frame. Both children and adults are delighted with such furniture. It is because of this piece of furniture that teens so often choose a futuristic style.
Bubble
Have you ever sat in a soap bubble? Imagine that it is possible! You can sit and read a book or sit with your favorite gadget in a transparent balloon that has frozen in the air. Such furniture is made of transparent plastic or rubber.
It is, of course, worth considering a more mundane option - a chair that stands on the floor. On sale you can find a traditional ball-chair, which in shape resembles a half egg. Such structures must have stable legs - check when buying. Typically, a piece of furniture rotates around its axis. It is very convenient, and you can ride!
Such things are made of fiberglass. Colors of products can be anything. There is no limit to fantasy. After all, it is this chair that can become a bright contrasting spot in a futuristic style.
Look up
The ceiling in the futuristic style is often stretch. Drywall is used to create multi-level structures. This material is very plastic in the hands of real masters. You can order the most incredible designs.
In the design of the ceiling , lighting plays an important role. Often used halogen lamps. In addition to built-in light sources, unusual chandeliers made of metal, glass, plastic can hang from the ceiling.
Decor
In futurism there is no place for unnecessary details. It is progressive and relatively cold. Unfortunately, if you like trinkets and bright paintings, then this style is not for you. How to decorate the room?
The decor here will be quite functional things - household appliances of an unusual shape and unexpected colors, new items in the field of multimedia devices.
If the soul still requires jewelry, then pay attention to works of art in the style of Futurism, Fauvism or Cubism. Do not forget that the place for decor should be chosen as reasonably as possible. A distinctive feature of futurism is conciseness and completeness. Nothing should get out of the general idea of the designer.
Eclectic Futurism
This style is based on the characteristic features of space design, but with bright colors. That is, furniture, windows, doors have rounded shapes, but they can be colored, for example, a striped sofa with pillows of different colors, an incredibly shaped table with curved legs, and above it are shelves with books of pink color, with paper editions hanging upside down on them. thanks to a transparent invisible stand.
Eclectic futurism is an ideal style for indefatigable visionaries who do not want to be constrained by the framework of ordinary futurism. In eclecticism there are also many textiles of bright colors, soft carpets, beautiful curtains. This style will fit perfectly in the nursery.