You can diversify the interior of the house with the help of original objects and decor elements. Aquariums are often used. This thing will suit any style of room design. Even a small aquarium in the interior of the room will make the space more comfortable, the atmosphere is harmonious and favorable.
The main functions in the interior
The aquarium in the interior is not only for decor. This item is used for zoning in small rooms and rooms. Basically, floor structures are used that are installed on certain elevations such as steps or platforms.
Especially often, designs of this type are installed in a children's room or bedroom. Such an element of the interior serves to relax. Aquariums are currently being replaced by televisions. In this case, the container should be located at eye level. The ideal place to install is the area opposite the sofa or bed.
Thanks to the glass container, you can make the room brighter, visually the space expands due to the reflective surfaces of the structure. It serves as an original decoration of the interior, which can be decorated for any design.
Nuances of choice
Basically, it all depends on the parameters of the space and the arrangement of the dividing walls between the rooms. It is worth paying attention to the technical characteristics of the supports and flooring. Only in accordance with these parameters it is possible to determine the type and size of the aquarium, its filling.
Aquarium in the interior in accordance with the technical requirements:
- Large aquariums are difficult to transport to apartments. Large sizes do not allow you to lift it up the stairs, on the elevator. Often the case is assembled directly in the room. High-quality fixing of joints requires a month. The glue used to hold the glass in the aquarium has an unpleasant odor. If the repair is thorough and the apartment remains uninhabited for this period, then such installation is quite appropriate.
- Larger designs have enormous weight. Before installation, it is worth checking the technical characteristics of the floor in the apartment or house. If the aquarium is also tall, then huge pressure will be applied to the floor, which will increase the load on the ceiling. The height of the column with the pressure formed in the tank will determine the principle of decoration and arrangement of the aquarium.
- If you plan to breed fish or other creatures in the aquarium, then you should first think about the technical equipment. Tanks with sea water require a huge amount of equipment, freshwater equipped easier. A huge number of wires, tubes, lamps, special devices can ruin the appearance. Initially, it is worth considering special niches near the tank, which will mask technical equipment.
Small aquariums are easier to install, but it is worth checking the technical specifications in this case. A tank with a volume of 60 liters already requires a stable surface and a huge number of devices for maintenance. If you do not take into account all the nuances, then an expensive element of decor will turn into a regular container with water, exuding an unpleasant smell of dampness and rot.
Installation and Installation Rules
The mounting location is determined by the type of aquarium. Interior containers of this type can conditionally be divided into several types:
- Residential and non-residential.
- Dry and with liquid.
- Universal and with special conditions of detention.
A dry aquarium in the interior is used less often, since the specific design does not always fit the interior, but there are usually fewer problems with the choice of installation place than with a liquid one. The exception is dry terrariums. Then, the choice of a place in the room will be determined by the living conditions of the pet.
In any case, containers with liquid cannot be installed in the place of the room where direct sunlight enters. As a result of this symbiosis, spots of gray-brown color will always appear on the glass, the water itself will smell unpleasant.
Types of aquariums
The aquarium in the interior is of great importance. Each room uses a special type of container with seasoned design conditions.
What containers are placed in the rooms of the home:
- Huge constructions are usually installed in the living room. To design this room, they often use diorama aquariums. The front glass of the structure is curved, which visually expands the framework of the tank, creating the effect of immersion.
- In the bedroom, it is better to install small containers that do not require serious conditions regarding maintenance. This minimizes the number of technical devices that create additional noise during operation.
- It’s harder to arrange an aquarium in a children's room. For small children choose small aquariums without the need for technical equipment. Capacity can be presented in the form of an original figure. For adults, children install a regular aquarium with standard equipment.
- In the kitchen, you can place a container with fish for decoration if the room has impressive dimensions. The room carries a special functional load, creating extreme conditions with temperature and humidity. If the area allows you to place this element of decor, then this must be done away from the heating elements and stove.
Small aquariums can be installed in the hallway, hall or bathroom. The dimensions of the containers in these rooms are small. But designers argue that the placement of such an ornament is irrational, since the element does not carry a decorative load.
Fashion trends
You can create the interior of the aquarium with your own hands, but it is better to turn to professionals for help. There are several options in the design of aquariums, which are very popular and are considered fashionable:
- The Japanese style is embodied using the techniques of bonsai, ikebana, rock garden. Designs with dry contents are considered relevant.
- For ethnic style in the interior fit aquariums with reefs, which use the maximum variety of colors and colors.
- Tanks decorated in a marine style, using marine inhabitants and shards of reefs, are more often placed in general-purpose premises.
- Freshwater tank design options are considered ideal for relaxation. Therefore, they are used most often in the interior of small rooms.
It is important to create the perfect color palette that will match the interior design of the room. The choice of inhabitants depends on the addiction of the residents.
Size specifications
An aquarium without fish for interior is currently used much more often. It’s easy to take care of the structure; this option looks presentable and unusual. The uniqueness lies in the interesting design: corals, figures, stones, sand, algae.
In addition to this design, it is worth paying attention to sizes. Even if the area allows you to place a huge aquarium, it is worth considering further conditions for operation, care and installation.
It is worth identifying the advantages and disadvantages with respect to size.
Large aquariums | Small containers |
Look spectacular, creating a panoramic view | Easy to dismantle, mobile |
Realistic, recreating part of the flora and fauna of the habitat | Do not require a lot of space to accommodate |
Designers use the aquarium as a means of lighting to create an original interior of the room | Can be located in any part of the furniture, apartment |
Easy to mask service tools | Maintenance and cleaning take less time |
Great cost | Pollution is very fast |
Often, the services of special firms for cleaning | It looks unpresentable |
Unable to move or quickly remove | Does not allow to realize interesting design ideas |
Placing an aquarium in an apartment
Aquariums are very popular in the interior design of apartments. This device is not only a decoration, but also an effective way to relieve stress after a working day.
The aquarium in the interior of the apartment has the following features:
- Aquariums with fish are installed instead of the TV in the living room.
- The aquarium picture has a semantic place in the interior decoration of the room.
- The design of the "dining table" is the know-how in the modern interior of the apartments.
In any of the options presented, special installation conditions are required - all of them must be built-in. Initially, a niche is formed, which should hide the service equipment. These may be niches made of drywall. In the classic design, the niche is presented in the form of shelves or a cabinet divided in half. Tanks are framed by wide frames.
Accommodation in a country house
Aquariums in the interior of the house will be considered the central composition, so it is worth considering all the details of the placement and size of the device. Usually in suburban and private homes a lot of space.
It is best to place this type of structure in the living room, where guests and all family members can enjoy it. To decorate the interior of the room and make it more comfortable and welcoming, it is better to use sea or freshwater container design options. Dry decor is not so versatile.
The aquarium should be located at a point where it will be viewed from any angle. These can be built-in structures that will serve as a device for zoning the space. Especially relevant is such a composition in the studio rooms, which combine the hallway and the living room.
An interesting option would be to place a rectangular aquarium at the head of a leather sofa. This will add chic and enrich the design of the room. Often containers are built into furniture of various functionality: tables, bookcases, cabinets.
Unusual ideas
The aquarium partition in the interior is a unique way of arranging a room that is decorated in a classic, minimalist style and hi-tech. It is important to choose a frame for a niche that will match the interior design of the room itself.
An interesting idea is to place an aquarium under a table with a glass lid. This option will be ideal with a lack of free space and the presence of children. You can place many miniature containers in one shelf, which is located along the entire wall. An alternative could be a niche.
Original ways to illuminate the design make the aquarium design more attractive. In some cases, containers are built into any type of furniture.
Features of placement in other rooms
Aquarium in the interior of the kitchen is an inappropriate way to decorate a room with this functionality. There may be problems with the placement of the structure. The inhabitants of the aquarium can not tolerate the effects of high temperatures, so it is worth placing the structure in a separate corner of the room.
Great if the kitchen is combined with the dining room. Then the design can serve as an original addition to the area for eating. It is better to use the principle of the integrated picture to reduce the risk for the microclimate of the tank.
Having designed the lighting in addition to the design, it is possible to conditionally combine the kitchen and dining room with other rooms. If the kitchen is well equipped, then you can use a small aquarium of an interesting shape.
Aquarium decoration
The aquarium in the interior of the living room should be not only an original addition, but also a harmonious detail of the design. To do this, it is worth choosing the appropriate scenery and suitable residents. The classic interior should not be decorated with containers with oceanic motifs. The calmer variations of river samples will do.
Aquarium in the interior of more modern styles suggest the design of incredible paintings of marine and ocean life. Especially such filling is relevant for embedded structures.
In the bedrooms and children's rooms the plot composition in tanks is not necessary. Here, a decoration element that will harmoniously look against the general background is suitable: a medieval ship, a decorative cave, a ship steering wheel.