The pictures on the Internet and on the pages of thematic magazines show stunning stylish interiors, which would seem to be unrealistic to implement in a modest Russian apartment. Such judgments are wrong! Everyone can turn his house into a comfortable and aesthetic place. From this article you will learn how to design the apartment and arrange the space yourself, taking into account your tastes.
Take measurements
You will be able to create your own apartment design without online services, by yourself and for free! You need to arm yourself with a large tape measure to determine the length and height of the walls, a construction level – to measure the corners, and paper and a pencil – to record the results.
If you are an owner, you probably have a technical passport that shows the area, supporting structures, as well as the location of doors and windows. Take it as a basis and supplement it with your own, more detailed measurements.
Tips for proper measurement
Five tips for proper measurement:
- Measure in the same units, better in centimeters or millimeters for maximum accuracy.
- Be careful to compare the length and height even of parallel walls in one room, they can be different.
- Take into account all the features – niches, protrusions, columns, window sills, door and window openings. Their parameters should also be measured and put on the plan.
- On the plan of the bathroom and kitchen, mark the utilities.
- Do not forget about electrical – determine the exact location of outlets or terminations, as well as ceiling lighting in each room.
It is necessary to take into account all the important technical aspects, which implies a design project renovation of the apartment.
- Setting up the work area. Before creating the plan, adjust the scale of the grid so that you can observe the accuracy. The size is given in meters.
- Accuracy in dimensions. Working on the layout, you will be able to reflect all the features of the rooms – recesses, protrusions, partitions. When you draw a wall, the program will mark its current length. You can specify the height and thickness in the desired units by opening the “View” tab and selecting “Settings”.
- Measure distances. If you need to know how much distance separates certain objects, use the “Ruler”. Slide the arrow from the start point to the endpoint – the software will immediately show the exact figure.
- Adjust the height of objects from the floor. For an added element you can adjust the degree of distance from the floor in the “Properties” tab. This is especially relevant for the placement of batteries, sockets, and window sills in the scheme.
All these features make the ready-made apartment designs created in the program technically accurate and allow you to avoid mistakes in the repair.
Decide on the style
In modern interior design, there are a great many styles. Some of them originated a long time ago and have been tested by time, while others appear only now and bear the imprint of the present. Here are just some of them that are especially popular:
Minimalism – the fact that at first glance seems to be a harsh condition of life, can play into your hands and show you a practical person with good taste. Minimalism is especially relevant for small apartments and rooms, where you want to create a feeling of big free space. Its basis is a minimum of furniture, a few colors and shades as possible.
With a competent approach, your apartment will have a neat and bright look, it will be pleasant to spend time there, and the probability of stress will decrease. As you can easily guess, to make such a design project of the apartment yourself on the computer is not difficult – enough to get rid of everything unnecessary and choose the white and gray finish, and the remaining things to arrange in neat order.
High-tech – the style of the future, based on the most modern trends. It implies a large number of techniques, lighting, neon, futuristic, but strict forms. It looks rather unsuccessful, so professional designers prefer to mix high-tech with other, more relaxed styles. Otherwise, there is a chance to get an office instead of a cozy sleeping space.
English style – as befits the inhabitants of the misty Albion, this style is restrained, practical, and elegant. It does not have the excesses of French classicism, it does not need to flaunt its aristocratism with curls and fancy shapes. First of all English style needs comfort: soft armchairs, fireplaces, tables, dim light.
Luxury decor and lots of interesting small items such as paintings, books, candles and beautiful tableware are a sign of belonging to higher classes. It is also important to observe the zoning – the place for work should not cross with the bedroom, and the living room does not turn into the dining room. A person at any time should have the opportunity to go and take a break from society with a cup of tea and a pipe or in solitude with a book.
