Comfort is defined as the quality of the environment. It's true, but too dry. To create comfort at home means to breathe soul into it. It's vague, but true. After all, no one ever says or writes: to make comfort or to build comfort. Souls are different, and similar souls express themselves materially, in things and objects, they also desire differently, otherwise they would not be souls, but programs. In this article, we will see how to create comfort with soul and for the soul.

At the beginning it was...

… by design. Comfort in the interior is created according to the principle: carefully, perhaps for a long time, we think through everything to the end, and we embody it in things slowly, piece by piece. Comfort is created not only for yourself. If you do everything that was planned at once, the family and guests will have something like a culture shock, and they will never feel really comfortable like this - they will not perceive it as a subcortex.

With reflection within yourself, you need to be even more careful and as concise as possible. Imagine that comfort is developed computer program. There is one thing that creates comfort, it needs another one that is in harmony with the first. The third thing must be entered into the ensemble three times so as not to disturb the interaction of the first two. The fourth must be coordinated already 6 times: it must not only be in harmony with the first 3 separately, but also not destroy the coordination of 3 pairs: 1-2, 1-3 and 2-3. As the material expression of the idea expands, the number of necessary approvals grows so rapidly that no analytical abilities and computational tools are enough to bring the idea even to a sketch. Therefore, the comfort in the apartment is considered intuitively, and this takes a lot of time, trial and error, thinking and rethinking. Finally, just the right mood and physical condition: best ideas creations of comfort come in a dream.

Note: at one time, D. I. Mendeleev found himself in a similar situation. Chemists of the century tried to find some kind of order in the world of chemical elements and completely despaired. Dmitry Ivanovich also racked his brains over this, for a long time and without success. And then suddenly the periodic system of elements, in which a successful schoolboy is now freely oriented, Mendeleev ... just dreamed, it remains only to jump up and write it down.

The comfort of the whole house is also thought out stepwise. They start with the living room or the most significant room, it can even be a kitchen. For an intellectual bachelor, this will most likely be an office, for an artist a studio, and for a woman leading a free lifestyle, it is most natural to start creating general comfort from a boudoir or bedroom. When the comfort in a room, so to speak, of the first rank, is embodied in things and properly appreciated by home or visitors, they begin to think over the next most important room, and so on. In general, there will be enough work for years, but this is a rewarding occupation, and in terms of its beneficial effect on health, psyche and appearance he has few competitors. The results of such an approach, coming out of diligent minds and hands, are simply amazing, see the figure, it doesn’t matter whether a professional or an amateur worked.

Note: in a odnushka or studio apartment, comfort is created gradually by zones, as in a house by rooms.

What not to

IN difficult case Mistakes are hard to avoid, and cozying up is no exception. The first thing to follow when thinking about how to create comfort in a room is not to grind or flicker. And after all, potatoes are bought by weight, and how many potatoes there will be, that’s how it will be.

Here, for example, on the left in Fig. - the most typical, even under glass and in a museum, interior in fashion style shabby chic. Formally, from the point of view of how designers are taught, everything is correct. And the room is not small. But even the owners here need to walk carefully, so as not to catch something and not to fall down. What kind of comfort can be in cramped circumstances? It's like the freedom of a bankrupt. And most importantly - everything clutters up each other. In order for there to be comfort in the house, some idea, a super-task, a connecting rod is needed. In the author's thoughts, something like this, if it existed, was lost in things. Do not forget: comfort is a material expression of the movements of the soul, and things have their own properties and things require appropriate treatment with them.

The example in the center in Fig. - a case when there was no single basis for the interior in our thoughts. A living illustration of the saying: they wanted the best, but it turned out as always. They wanted comfort - it turned out a bunch of trash. The example on the right in Fig. - the approach was the opposite, too purposeful and tied to one subject, fixated on it. Specifically, on coffee table. The table is excellent, but it clearly does not fit into this interior. And just something - because of too light varnishing and inclined legs. And everything else is correct (see below): light, a contrasting spot, knick-knacks, pillows, elements of chaos, even a wicker pouffe.

How to

But what and how should you do to create comfort with your own hands? An inveterate idealist will not deny that the soul needs not only a material container, but also a material basis for existence outside of it. So comfort is created primarily on the basis of weighty, rough, visible primary material factors, and only then the decor is thought out and embodied in things that directly create comfort; this, so to speak, is materialism of the highest order.

Basics

The primary foundations of comfort are simple:

• natural light.
• Fresh air.
• Hygiene.

Why is clear. If the house is damp, stuffy, cold or hot, dusty to the point of sneezing, then no cute little things will create a comfortable living environment. Ideas for creating coziness are appropriate after proper physical comfort has been achieved and is consistently maintained, including regular cleaning and maintenance of furniture. And also for cute little things, remember this, thinking about their number and figuring out the properties.

Natural light is especially important, it kills germs. Pathogenic bacteria in the dark survive an average of 1.6 hours; on scattered sunshine 15 minutes, and on a straight line, for the most part, they die instantly. The average, again, for many types of diseases, the time of infection is 35 minutes. No explanation required.

Temperature and humidity are of particular importance. The atmosphere of comfort is not a metaphor: excessively dry or parky air in the house exacerbates the effect of all other harmful factors on people and simply spoils things that create comfort. It is quite easy to increase the humidity of the air, for example, by trays with water on radiators. But reducing it is much more difficult. If the dampness is small and occurs periodically, you need to introduce more wooden things into the interior (MDF is also good) and / or clad the walls with at least partially soft natural stone: limestone, dolomite, sandstone, shale. All these materials will act as accumulators of water vapor, absorbing their excess and releasing it when there is a lack of moisture in the air. If the house is very damp, then complex and expensive technical measures may be required: drainage of the site, a warm basement, supply and exhaust ventilation.

Note: there are an order of magnitude fewer problems with air humidity in houses with furnace heating and fireplaces. Consider this, especially since the fireplace itself is a powerful means of creating comfort.

Decor

The basis of the interior decor, the very core on which the comfort of home rests, is the style of decorating the room. Most interior styles are animated without problems, but there are also difficult ones: if the designer or you yourself initially missed, it will not be easy to breathe soul into them with material additives.

The first of these are shabby chic, Provence, haberdashery and Russian bourgeois styles. They express the commitment of the owners to a simple ordinary life without any uplifting there. The daily routine is boring and it is impossible to cope with boredom with feigned gaiety or a far-fetched hobby. However, creating a feeling of coziness in an “earthly” style interior is really simple: an open bookcase or a shelving unit, several works of subject art, semantic photographs or paintings - and that’s it, there is comfort, poses. 1 in fig. Yes, I (we, mine, mine) like it that way, but we are not that ordinary.

Just do not overdo it either quantitatively or qualitatively, especially with books: with "petty" styles it is easy to get into flickering, and monumentality spoils them. For example, an encyclopedia and The World History in dark calico bindings should be kept in a library or a closed cabinet. "Library of World Literature" in light dust jackets, but 190 volumes in this case is too much. "Animal Life" and "Plant Life" in light bright dust jackets, there are few volumes here and there, but these are special monographs. But 5 volumes of Vasari's "Biographies" in solid light covers with patterns will only add respect to the owners: anyone can read them, plus interesting illustrations.

It is more difficult to create coziness in an Art Deco interior: this style is designed to emphasize the ambitions of the owners. You can assert your reputation not in a snobbish way and without puffing up with arrogance in a boyar way with objects that create comfort and cause admiration in themselves: an expensive fireplace (pos. 2), a round sculpture, antiques. It’s easier if Art Deco is of a “closed” variety: they say, this is my cave, otherwise I’m a normal guy. In such an interior, comfort is created quite simply by the usual methods (see below): contrasting spots (a colored panel and a light sofa in pos. 3), elements of controlled disorder (a zebra rug in the same place).

High-tech style is also difficult to animate: it expresses the desire for a Spartan lifestyle and disdain for all sorts of trinkets. The usual, “normal” high-tech will revive one rather tall, but slender, not sprawling and not dense indoor tree (pos. 4). In a “good”, plain-light, hi-tech, the main plant can be thicker and more magnificent, and in addition to it, 1-2 more; the element of chaos below is not forbidden, for example. rug contrasting with the overall tone irregular shape(pos. 5). And here is one, and only one, animating plant in "evil" high-tech, with glossy sparkling planes and colored illumination (pos. 6) should select experienced designer at the stage of interior design. However, for those who can afford the evil high-tech, and with the payment of the designer high class there are no problems.

Note: see below for more on using plants to create coziness.

General color

A good way to achieve comfort simply and inexpensively is to completely abandon the design style as such, but organize the interior according to the rules of general color. There are many different ones; it will be easier for the amateur to begin with the seasons. For example, in middle lane and to the south, the autumn interior will be pleasant, on the left in fig. Autumn time- eye charm, a time of abundance and preparation for winter holidays. The highlight here is not only in the general range, but also in the pillows (see also below): on the sofa they imitate dense leaf fall, and those in the chairs - small fallen leaves on the ground. There is an original contrast.

Interiors "Seasons"

The spring interior (in the center) will please the eye and pacify in places to the north. Green curtains, suddenly for some reason will be out of place, you can push them apart. But the “summer” interior (on the right) will create comfort in housing beyond the Arctic Circle: in it, with round-the-clock artificial lighting, it is also appropriate to look artificial trees. The principle of construction: everything is in moderately bright warm colors, on which the green crowns of trees stand out.

Ideas and things

Ways of the material embodiment of the ideas of creating comfort include not only things as such, but also other material manifestations of nature and spirituality:

1. light and color, light and color contrasts;
2. flame heaters;
3. functional elements of the interior - everyday items;
4. furniture;
5. elements of organized chaos;
6. intellectual means - information carriers;
7. trinkets;
8. living sources of comfort;
9. antiques and vintage.

At pos. 1 fig. below are almost all of these tools, except for a stove or a fireplace, you can see how they animate a very strict and laconic interior. Heating appliances with a live flame or a rather skillful imitation of it are an extremely effective means of enlivening a room; the first, with a natural flame from burning fuel, also stabilize the microclimate of the house within the optimal limits. But enough has been written about stoves, fireplaces and fireplace stoves in other sources, so this vast fascinating topic, unfortunately, will have to be bypassed here.

Note: pay attention to the clock. Little is written about their role in animating the interior, but the clock is also a very effective and versatile means of creating comfort. In addition, it is incomparably cheaper and relocatable.

Colored and light

At pos. 1, the role of pillows as mobile carriers of color spots is also clearly visible, and a spot is both a color, a contrast, and an element of chaos, without which a living soul can hardly be seen, see below. Pillows are easy and / or inexpensive to sew, they can be shifted as you like, replaced with new ones. An embroidered pillow can be with an image, i.e. become already an intellectual expression of the soul, pos. 2. In addition, the pillow can be a carrier of colored spots: in the form of seats and backs of wicker furniture, such a solution is enough to make a cozy and large empty room, pos. 3. The pillow also copes well with the role of an element of disorder (see below), so it is not for nothing that it is considered the most accessible means add coziness and comfort to any interior.

In petty (in a good sense, i.e. detailed) interiors of soft light colors, the role of a spot from a pillow passes to a bouquet of flowers (possibly good artificial ones) and wall panels, pos. 4. But in the interiors of coldish and darkish tones, the role of the main organizer of comfort passes from color spots to light spots. The easiest way to arrange for this is directional local lighting, however, if you can use natural, you can achieve amazing results in depth of positive impact.

Take a look at pos. 5. A 10-minute contemplation at sunset, after a day's troubles and fuss, of a light spot slowly creeping across the sofa, is equivalent in terms of the mentally cleansing effect of a 2-hour meditation according to the yoga system or 40-minute relaxation using auto-training methods. The secret here is in the interaction of colors with light: the walls are monochrome, cold tones. Sofa - lighter, warmer in tone, motley. The pillows on it are even lighter and warmer again in plain colors. This is the so-called. contrast flow rule. In full force it operates under illumination from a slowly moving source.

A spot of light can be tricky too. You see that in pos. 6? Blinding glare of polarized light literally kills comfort. And all that was needed was to put a matte laminate or cover the flooring with a matte varnish. And it would be more comfortable to walk, not so slippery. It's actually harder to clean up.

Things you need on your own

Functional, i.e. necessary regardless of comfort, interior items are most often used to create color contrast as such. Contrast is both a stain and an element of chaos. Floor and Wall lights, in addition, give light spots. Indeed, immovable.

Furniture

Furniture brings a room to life with its shape, color and texture. The latter, in turn, is determined by upholstery textiles. The role of fabrics in creating comfort is well known, and we will linger a little on wooden cases furniture.

Wicker furniture is the focus of orderly chaos and. accordingly, inhales the soul into the room with a powerful stream. Depending on the type of weaving wicker furniture fits into any interior, see fig., but it is expensive. Viennese furniture from bent wood more accessible, but does not fit everywhere and "breathes with the soul" is weaker.

IN Lately furniture made of rods bent in layers appeared on sale (bottom right in the figure). It is just as soulful and fit everywhere as wicker. On sale, such furniture is not cheaper than wickerwork, but home craftsmen should keep in mind: furniture made from rods bent in layers turns out to be beautiful and strong, being made not only from expensive walnut or rattan, but also from calibrated willow or alder rods.

Came to chaos

One fairly well-known interior designer, having drunk in his circle, put it this way: “Comfort is a piece of landfill in the barracks.” The fact is that absolute order is tantamount to complete chaos. Both have nowhere to develop further, and the lack of the possibility of movement is death, soullessness. Therefore, an element of organized disorder - universal remedy creating comfort in any interior.

Note: organized disorder means deliberately arranged, clean and easily eliminated.

The simplest ways to bring a piece of chaos into the interior are shown in pos. Figures 1-3: Scattered pillows, a colorful warm-colored bedspread on a blue armchair, a black leather rug and an umbrella on the door handle in white rooms. Often the element of chaos is distinguished not only by form, but also by color: a color spot, contrast and form as a particle of chaos complement each other and harmonize with each other.

A kind of controlled chaos is separating dissonance. In this way, even a corner can be turned into a cozy one. rented apartment. The dissonant surface should then be larger (for example, a screen) and, highly desirable, artistically designed, i.e. semantic, informative. To the separating dissonance, a light spot is needed (pos. 5): remember Hemingway's story "A bright cozy place"?

The whole interior design can be built on apparently chaotic dissonances. This is the so-called. boho style; some consider it not a style, but a way. The essence of boho is in dissonant couples that neutralize their negativity so that comfort remains, just as poisonous chlorine and sodium give useful table salt. At pos. 6, at least 7 such pairs can be distinguished both in color and in shape. Let's give you a hint: leopard-print upholstery and a pillow against gray-bluish walls. A colorful carpet against a lesbian pink sofa. The armchair is either Empire or Baroque - against the classic rack. A soft sofa with rounded corners - against a hard glass table. For the rest, if you want, exercise yourself.

Intellect and soul

Reason is a clearly formed movement of the soul. Works of art and literature are the fruit of the joint work of the intellect and the spirit, therefore they are capable and must create comfort. Those who claim that books are worthless dust collectors are simply subjects with a pathologically destructively deformed psyche. Personal library of 3-5 thousand volumes in a properly arranged bookcase or on the rack requires maintenance no more than 2-3 times a year. But in this chapter we will deal only with images and books as sources of comfort: the animating effect of round sculpture, stucco and artistic plasticity is the same as knick-knacks, see below.

Images

Classical and generally not strict interiors can be animated without any easel painting or photographs, but not by printed reproductions of paintings on paper, this is already bad taste. The location is arbitrary. Grouping either by plot or simply by size (item 1 in the figure), it doesn't matter.

In futuristic-technologically laconic interiors, abstract painting or photography is most often used to create coziness in intellectual ways. There are no problems with abstraction in general, hang it as you like. Abstract painting is meaningful and expressive no less realistic, only for mediocrity to imitate abstraction in the eyes of amateurs is easier.

With photographs, as well as engravings, etchings, watercolors, gouache, collections of butterflies, beetles, sea shells, etc. in a clear modern interior is more difficult. Photos will make the room more comfortable if you hang them in the form of rectangular panels of a symmetrical overall composition, pos. 2 and 3. Pictures must be in the same frame.

Note: try to find on pos. 2 element of chaos. Look to the left by the window.

It is better to place heterogeneous images in heterogeneous frames and scatter quasi-chaotically interspersed with functional things, pos. 4. The heterogeneity of the frame should be clearly visible and contrasting (we will immediately organize a piece of chaos), otherwise it will just turn out to be an uncomfortable mess, as in pos. 5.

Books

Books are able to animate and make any interior cozy even without stains, contrasts and pieces of chaos. To do this, they need interaction with furniture, and the designer needs to match the bindings: solid volumes in dark calico - into a monumental interior with solid cabinets; in light modern interiors - shelving with books in light or colored covers, see fig.

trinkets

Small items of purely decorative purpose are specially designed to create comfort; they can breathe soul into any room, see fig., up to a removable corner or a student hostel. The film “The Dawns Here Are Quiet” shows how women decorated the barracks with trinkets from whatever they got. Homemade trinkets work the most - they contain a particle of your soul. Therefore, with homemade knick-knacks it is impossible to overdo it to the point of flickering, as with purchased ones.

Note: according to the method of manufacture and the nature of creating comfort, applications on the walls also belong to knick-knacks, on the right in fig. But wall painting in terms of comfort is already painting.

living

Many plants will animate any classic and traditional interior (rustic, country, colonial), pos. 1 and 2 in fig. Also a large number of plants are appropriate in "naked" styles, such as constructivist minimalism, pos. 3. In modern laconic interiors, in general, the rule applies: the darker the overall range, the plants need fewer, but larger, poses. 4 and 5. If the visible basis of comfort is achieved by spots, contrast and small chaos (zebra pillows and an armchair dissonant in shape in position 6), then one large plant is enough for complete spiritual comfort. In an interior with little contrast, it is better to put a plant with bluish (pos. 7), or striped leaves, it will become a piece of confusion.

Loners

The bad thing about plants as sources of comfort is that they tie their owners to the house. If the interior is colorful, playful, then 1-2 small unpretentious perennial, top left in Fig. At the time of departure, they can be entrusted to friends.

Bonsai have a powerful inspiring effect in any interior, especially since some of the plants from which they are formed bloom profusely and beautifully. Bonsai need daily care, but there are specialized companies that provide such services to absent owners; bonsai can be transferred to them for the duration of the vacation. It is not cheap, but bonsai is generally a pleasure for the wealthy or very patient: growing from seed and forming bonsai takes many years and decades.

succulents

Succulents (juicy, in Russian) include cacti, aloe, crassula, stone plants (aizoon), haworthia, echeveria, etc. living rooms, especially with children and pets, you should not start euphorbias (succulent euphorbias), they are overflowing with caustic poisonous juice. At the end of the first film, The Gods Must Be Crazy, there is an episode where a dangerous armed terrorist was neutralized with drops of euphorbia juice.

Succulents do without care and watering for months at all and are good as sources of comfort: a small collection of them on a bare windowsill is already pretty, see fig. But these are not all their advantages. Succulents are native to hot, dry places. During the day, you can’t live there to the fullest, the Sun will burn, so their photosynthesis is not quite the same as that of other plants: succulents release oxygen at night. Just when it is not enough in the air of the apartment. It is this, and not the mythical absorption of radiation, that explains the beneficial effect of succulents on the home atmosphere in the literal and figurative sense. About the culture of succulents at home, see the video:

Video: growing succulents - plants for comfort

The best freshener of the home atmosphere is the agave, which has long taken root in the rooms, aloe arborescens, in the center in fig. The record holder for medicinal qualities of aloe vera is inferior to him in this respect. Aloe arborescens grows into a large lush bush and fits almost any interior. In an extremely laconic room, it can be replaced by a "pike tail", a sansevier, on the right in fig.

Note: sometimes they try to make the air in the room cozy with the help of interior perfumes or scented candles. In the first case, one should not be like the French courtiers of the time of Madame Pompadour, who doused themselves with cologne to beat off the smell of unclean linen: the key to a cozy atmosphere in an apartment is cleanliness in it .. And in the second, you need to remember that the main thing for fresh air is oxygen. Candles consume it, and in a ventilated room, aromas do not hold.

Not only plants

An unsurpassed means of creating comfort in any conditions is an aquarium with live plants and fish. The aquarium is able to turn a bare wall into a cozy corner, see fig. In front of a well-established aquarium, a bitter drunkard freezes, wandering into a visit in the hope of getting drunk on freebies, forgetting that his “pipes are on fire”.

Unfortunately, the aquarium binds to the house more tightly than the apartment greenhouse: it needs regular diligent care. Many pet store workers work part-time looking after the aquariums of their owners when they are away; There are also companies that specialize in this. However, such services are not much cheaper than the temporary maintenance of bonsai, and outsiders will have to be granted access to the house: a live aquarium does not budge.

old good

Antiques and vintage (simply - old things) convey the spirit of the times, particles of the soul of the masters, and thus create comfort. The Russian samovar is undeservedly half-forgotten in this regard, but it will perfectly enliven almost any interior, see fig. Perhaps, in general, anyone: there are samovars on sale that are compatible in design with evil high-tech.

It is not necessary to take a flammable wood-burning samovar, an electric one will do. Tea from a samovar is especially tasty because the teapot is smoothly and evenly heated from all sides to the optimum temperature for brewing by hot steam flowing around it. And sincere tea drinking is already comfort.

Scientists have long proven that even the ancient tribes sought to create comfort in their homes. And this was at a time when they hunted mammoths and did not know what electricity was. And modern residents do make it their priority to create a real home comfort. Everyone wants to return home with pleasure, where there is such a sincere atmosphere that one does not want to part with at all. How to surround yourself and your family with such comfort and create your own special “home order”?

When the word “comfort” is pronounced, many immediately have their own unique picture in their imagination. It can be a children's room, a blazing fireplace, or an abundance of blankets and pillows. But there are several options that, one way or another, most associate with comfort. Let's see what you need to know and how to create comfort in the house so that it becomes a real "imagination picture".

1. Warm colors

The rule is not new and is known to many that the use of warm colors makes the interior hospitable and welcoming. Take advantage of this rule. Choose shades of ruddy cupcake, tea, old wood, blazing fire and cappuccino for decorating rooms. It is these colors that will create a relaxing and emotional atmosphere. Of course, you can use other tones, but only in their neutral or warm interpretation.

For example, a warm shade:

• yellow;
• turquoise;
• blue
• orange;
• brown.

2. Use natural finishing materials

The structure and color of wood affect the mood and overall atmosphere of the rooms very favorably. If you use an abundance of wood in the interior, the space will “lull” you and warm you. Use wood colors in decoration and decoration and choose wooden furniture and decor. The wood-decorated floor and ceiling will cheer you up.

3. Install a fireplace

It is not for nothing that the expression “hearth and home” exists, because a real stove has always been a symbol of home comfort. Modern fireplaces are also perceived as a symbol of such a hearth. Even an imitation of a fireplace will create an inviting atmosphere, and the room will seem hospitable and warm at home.

4. Create lighting

It is the light that mainly changes the overall atmosphere of the room. In the matter of lighting, the intensity and number of chandeliers and lamps is easy to choose. When you want to relax, you will need subdued light, preferably warm. Not to do when creating a cozy interior without table lamps, classic or vintage floor lamps and sconces. It is best to choose luminaires with intensity control, especially in rooms such as the bedroom, living room and hallway.

5. Use fragrances

Yes, it is the aroma that will make you feel comfortable. It is by smell that many people perceive the atmosphere of the room. Do you need a cozy atmosphere? Choose scents:

• ripe orange;
• rich lavender;
• fragrant cinnamon;
• strong coffee;
• lemon
• tart vanilla.

To create incomparable aromas, you can put candles, special lamps with essential oils, purchase “interior perfumes” and diffusers.

6. Choose wicker furniture

A few wicker items can add a touch of comfort. If they fit well with your design, you can use simple wicker decor items, and a set of furniture in the living room or kitchen.

7. Create a mess

The secret to creating comfort lies in carelessness. No need to evenly hang towels and stack books and magazines. A slight "touch" of disorder and asymmetry will make your rooms feel more welcoming and homey. Indeed, in a house where everything is laid out on the shelves and carefully arranged, a person will feel anxious.

8. Use pillows and ottomans

Soft and comfortable ottomans, banquettes by themselves invite everyone to sit down. If they are matched in warm colors, ottomans will become a small “cozy accent”. And in the bedroom they will become the same accent. A bed with an abundance of pillows will "beckon" with its comfort.

9. Buy flowers

Flowers are considered not only home decoration, but also “carriers” of comfort. Create a real "flower paradise" in your rooms - put bouquets in flowerpots everywhere - on the table, cabinet, hang fresh flowers on the walls and place them on the windowsills. If you are not going to take care of the flowers and are afraid that all the comfort will quickly wither, paintings depicting bouquets will become an alternative.

10. Coffee and tea atmosphere

Everything related to coffee and tea will make even a nondescript kitchen incredibly cozy. Put vintage jars, old Turks, stylish retro coffee grinders or cheerful teapots, bright teapots and colored coasters for cups and cookies on the table and shelves. Such trifles will seem to both the residents of the house and the beloved guests very sincere.

How to create comfort with textiles?

The first thing everyone thinks about when creating an interior is textiles. It is he who will be able to radically change the "mood" of the room and tell you how to create comfort in the house.

1. Curtains with flounces, frills will make the room naive and therefore warm.
2. Use soft drapery and lambrequins - this is the principle of creating comfort.
3. When choosing bedspreads, pay attention to soft and natural fabrics - they will give the room peace.
4. Textile colors are best used natural and light so that they do not “cut” the eyes. But the exception may be decorative pillows- against the background of calm colors, they will become an accent, due to which a unique touch of comfort will be introduced.
5. A fluffy carpet will bring a sense of calm to the interior.

Any interior can be made warm and homely. How? There are several options:

• arrange accessories and all sorts of little things made by yourself around the house. If you do not know how to create masterpieces, it's okay. You can use handmade items. These are wicker baskets, knitted napkins, rugs, bunches of grass hung on the walls, homespun paths that will bring the spirit of antiquity, earthenware and elegant faience products;
• post the photos. It is photographs that will bring originality to the home interior. Print those photos where your family is laughing, having fun and smiling. Looking at such photos, you will feel protected every time;
• put decorative vases, preferably transparent ones, and fill them with pebbles. Arrange the vases on the shelves, you can even place fresh flowers, multi-colored beads or artificial fruits in them. Such vases will add “air” to the room, which means you will feel comfortable.

These simple tips will help you create your own unique atmosphere in just a couple of steps. hearth and comfort.

1. Get rid of unnecessary things

Your home is not a warehouse or a lost and found office, so it's time to finally sort out the cabinets and throw away all the accumulated rubbish in the name of comfort.

Sort out the clothes: hopelessly damaged and frankly old things have a place in the trash can, and those that seem to look decent, but just don’t like it, you can try to sell at online flea markets. Organize your makeup drawers and household chemicals. All spoiled down, it's not worth using.

Same story with household appliances. A constantly overheating mixer, an iron with a frayed cord rewound with electrical tape - it seems to be trifles, but with frequent use, even small flaws begin to annoy.

At this stage, your goal is to get rid of everything that bothers you or gets on your nerves. Home is a place where we rest from anxieties and worries, so at least let nothing infuriate here.

2. Add unusual details to the interior

A sterile clean apartment, where everything lies literally on a ruler, is not for life. To get rid of the feeling that you are in a hotel room, small details will help.

Photographs, paintings, an unusual tapestry or a napkin knitted by your hands - these little things add individuality. Your home is a reflection of your interests and tastes, so feel free to express yourself.

The only thing to keep in mind is functionality above all else. For example, a long pile rug may look nice next to the sofa, but you will regret buying it a thousand times when you clean it. The same story with the abundance of figurines on the shelves - first you need to remove them, then wipe the dust, then put everything in its place ... Try to find a reasonable compromise in the choice between beauty and convenience.

3. Keep clean

In order not to kill the entire weekend for cleaning, break it into stages - it's easier than trying to cope with what has accumulated over the week in a day.

Here is a sample daily to-do list. You can add other tasks and change the order of their execution. The point is that keeping clean is an ongoing process, not a biweekly feat.

• Monday: Clean up the bathroom and do laundry.
• Tuesday: Iron your laundry.
• Wednesday: wipe the dust.
• Thursday: Vacuum the floor.
• Friday: Wash the stove and get rid of the food in the refrigerator.

That's it, by the end of the week your house is clean. All that's left is the little things like changing the sheets and washing the clothes you plan to wear next week. It is better to wash clothes on Saturday so that on Sunday they can be ironed and hung in the closet. Change bed linen on Sunday, just start washing on Monday.

4. Make cleaning as easy as possible

The less effort required to clean up the mess, the better. Stock up on the right equipment: with it, even general cleaning will not be a burden.

Dusting with microfiber cloths is much faster and more effective than with old T-shirts or a piece of a duvet cover that has served its purpose. If you wash the floor with water with the addition of a special product, you can wipe off the dirt without much effort from the very first time.

Hate sweeping floors? Buy a good vacuum cleaner and be done with it.

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The house of each person is for him a fortress and a place of rest, where he feels the atmosphere of comfort, care and security. How nice it is to return to a warm, pleasant home after a hard day at work and being in various stressful situations in society. At home, we relax and rest not only physically, but also mentally. Often women are faced with such a situation: the husband does not want to return home and comes up with a lot of other things, then he rests with friends, then he is late at work. Many panic and start arguing with their man, which only exacerbates the problem. If we consider the psychology of men's behavior, we can see a very banal and simple rule of their behavior: they linger where they feel good. If they are not staying at home, then they are not as good there as it seems.

The atmosphere in the house is created by a woman. It often depends on two factors:

1. Relationships and what place a man is determined in the house: The man in the house is the master, the hero of his family, the beloved husband and the main patron, or the person who is commanded and neglected. A person who is appreciated, or, conversely, not.
2. Comfort and warmth created by a woman in the house. Today we will focus on the atmosphere of home comfort that wise women so skillfully create. It is about such women that men remember with special trepidation and rush to get out of work as soon as possible in order to be at home early.

There are 10 simple secrets that help create coziness and comfort in the house and make it mysteriously pleasant.

Purity

No matter how clean it is in the house, but the extra things that everyone is used to collecting clog it and completely destroy the atmosphere of cleanliness. First, things that do not bring any benefit, but are simply “just in case” should be thrown away. Secondly, you need to clean everywhere, especially behind furniture and in hard-to-reach places. If the house is cluttered, there will never be comfort and there will always be a desire to escape from it.

Energy purity

After cleaning the space, it must either be consecrated with sacred water, or fumigated with incense, or lighted with aroma sticks and candles. Each hostess herself chooses a method that is closer to her heart. The purpose of such rituals is to cleanse the house at the energy level. Most The best way is the reading of prayers or other things (mantras, etc.), depending on your faith.

Light

There is always light in a pleasant house. It is recommended not to pile up the windows with large curtains and not block the light from entering the house. If you have west-facing windows and the sun doesn’t visit your home as often, figure out how to use artificial lighting to freshen up your space so that it is not dark. Dark rooms lead to melancholy and depression, in them, as a rule, you don’t want to do anything and laziness and apathy develop.

Sounds

As many people know, those houses from which swearing and loud aggressive music come out give the impression of not very comfortable and prosperous dwellings. On the contrary, the influence of sounds helps to set everyone in the house on a harmonious wave. It can be classical or other calm music, or even better, the sounds of nature or a flute. When soft harmonious music sounds in a house for a long time, an energy balance is born there and a subtle note of joy visits everyone who enters it. Many people turn on music channels and do not even realize that they not only affect the human psyche, but also upset the balance in the room, because the variety and diversity of sounds completely destroy any harmony around them. This can be done, but it is desirable rarely, but it is better to abandon such a habit altogether.

Smells

There are many interesting ways spread pleasant aromas in the house. The main rule is that they are natural. You can light aroma sticks or an aroma lamp, pour a few drops essential oil in a candle or use other aromatic means. The influence of aromas is a whole separate art, with the help of which you can influence a person’s mood and even his health.

Items

In every house there are many different items besides furniture, such as paintings, souvenirs, clocks, soft toys and others. Sometimes we ourselves do not notice how these objects begin to annoy us with their appearance that has long lost its freshness, often they do not fit into the interior of the home, which creates disharmony and negatively affects the mood of the inhabitants of the house. Get rid of unnecessary items, and arrange the rest so that they make you feel good and do not violate the aesthetics of the house. It happens that there are so many souvenir items in the house that it seems as if there is nothing to breathe there. It is important not to overdo it and keep an eye on your space.

Colors

See what colors surround you. Color is known to affect a person's mood. Many homes are dominated by neutral tones. You can dilute your interior with paintings with bright rich colors. For example, in the kitchen it is best to hang a picture with a cornucopia or a juicy still life with various delicacies. Get creative and add color to your home. It could be new curtains, a repainted wall, or new sofa upholstery, whatever you see fit to reform your hearth.

homemade baking

Many women are wonderful housewives and cook wonderfully, but not everyone knows that it is homemade cakes that give the house an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. You don't want to leave this home. Since ancient times, it has been an unsolved mystery how a baked pie, bread, pies or other bakery products can affect the energy at home, but everyone notices this fact. In a house that smells like freshly baked pie, it cannot be uncomfortable. This is the secret of all wise housewives, this is the magic of turning flour into bread, which is a symbol of everything that God has sent us, and a woman is endowed with the gift of being an accomplice in this great sacrament. Homemade pies really carry an inexplicable mystery and even those who do not like pastries cannot resist them. It is always a pleasure to stay in such a house.

abundance

It is abundance that helps to feel joy and relax in the house of a good housewife. When the house is rich, it gives a sense of celebration and joy to the soul. To create such an atmosphere, it is worth putting a large vase with fruits and sweets on the table, decorating the house with fresh flowers in beautiful vases. It is not necessary that the flowers be expensive, you can use not very expensive bouquets, but it is important that they are fresh and please with their appearance. You can bring more flowering flowerpots into the house, which is also very beautiful.

Generosity

A rich house is a generous house. Doing charity work and helping others is a great initiative for every family. You can start a box or a basket where you put money for charity, and give it to those in need once a week. It is also important to give sweets or other treats to every guest at home, even uninvited or fleeting ones, such as the postman, neighbor, etc. A home that is constantly shared with others becomes alive and happy.

When decorating a home, it is difficult to find the right balance between functionality, comfort and style. No matter how much money we spend on decent furniture, rooms are always missing something and as a result they look nothing like ideal apartments that we see in the logs.

Sometimes the situation can be solved with the help of small tricks that take only a few minutes of your time and do not require any money at all. Read the following tips to find out how you can make your home more stylish and inviting with minimal effort.

1. Take care of the front door

We should not forget about front door even if you live in apartment building, as it is she who creates the first impression of your home. Take care of her just like you would interior doors. Put out some flower pots, hang a seasonal wreath or decorations, upgrade your license plate, or paint your door a bright color.

2. Arrange objects according to the rule of three

As in many areas and disciplines, the rule of three is heavily used in decorating and styling. The trio of items looks visually more appealing and more balanced, especially when it comes to size, height and materials.

Start small and decorate a small corner in your living room or table. For example, put a vase of flowers, a basket of books and a clock. You will see how cute and cozy this composition looks. But do not oversaturate the room with such decorative trifles, otherwise the effect will be misread.

3. Lay out carpets in several layers

Lay a small, thick rug on top of a larger, more neutral rug. This is also a great way to check how you feel about bold experiments in the interior, and such a design move will make the room more comfortable and stylish. Thanks to this advice, you can divide the space into zones or make accents on the necessary places.

4. Arrange books in alternative ways

A vertical or slightly inclined stack of books is canon for classic interior. Alternative placement speaks of a bold and modern style. Try alternating shelves, arranging books either vertically or horizontally. Horizontal lines will break the pattern of vertical lines and draw attention. You can put additional items on the shelves with books. Just make sure the order is random, as the rigid layout is very conspicuous.

5. Display things that have a story to tell

This advice is a little more complicated than it sounds, because not every person wants to showcase objects dear to their hearts and realize that no one else but themselves is impressed with them.

In order to grab people's attention, your favorite things need to stand out from the crowd. environment and immediately catch the eye. Don't forget that you don't have to cross the ocean to find an item worth telling others about. As long as you have a precious memory associated with a thing, you can captivate your guest with this topic.

6. Make a cute thing out of an old bottle

The next time you have a beautiful bottle of alcohol, milk or perfume, don't be afraid to throw it away. Save it and use it as a vessel for liquid soap or vases. Alternatively, fill it with beads and tie a bow with twine. But first, soak the bottle in warm, soapy water until all the labels come off easily. The transparent vessel looks very stylish and futuristic.

7. Dust often

Nothing kills style like dust. Maybe you only cleaned yesterday, but the dust will quickly find its way back. Take a closer look and find the surfaces where it is most visible in daylight, and be sure to wipe these places between " general cleaning". So you can enjoy clean air and not to worry when guests unexpectedly arrive.

8. Arrange the flowers randomly

When you receive bouquets, place them somewhere in the corner of the room, and never in a central place. Bonus points if they are field or garden flowers. Random placement creates the feeling that flowers are an integral part of your home, and you are not trying to show off or impress others with them.

9. Move furniture between rooms

We are accustomed to moving things within one closed space and it's not natural to move furniture from room to room. In fact, things may look much better in a new space, or they may serve more functionality. When you don't have the time or budget to buy new home furnishings, the most fast way to freshen up any room of your house is to rearrange the furniture.

10. Store white towels in the bathroom

It's a personal choice, but White color towels gives a feeling of freshness and cleanliness. Plus, having more than one towel in your bathroom adds a touch of relaxed hospitality and attention to detail.

11. Always keep a few books on your coffee table.

Books instantly add style and serve as entertainment for guests. Be sure to put your favorite book and a few works of different genres. You can put only books or mix them with magazines and photos. This is the perfect place to apply the rule of three and combine books with decorative elements and small items.

12. Serve water in a pitcher

Whether you drink tap water or bottled water, keep it in a jug. There is nothing cuter than putting it on the table during lunch with the family or dinner with guests. If it is a transparent jug, you can add slices of cucumber or lemon to the water.

Leave the pitcher on bedside table to humidify the air and add some style points at the same time.

13. Paint some things the same color as the walls or trim.

Most often, things in the apartment do not fit together well due to different style, colors and finishes. Paint some pieces of furniture the same color as the walls, or match the curtains/carpet/cushions to match. This will create a certain unity of space. Such items should be scattered throughout the room, not too close to each other. There is no need to repaint everything - even a small dose will help create a harmonious composition.

14. Keep napkins on the table even if you don't eat anything.

This may seem counterintuitive, but it actually creates the illusion of cleanliness in the house and order in the family (especially if you have children). Doilies are also a great way to add color and pattern to your kitchen interior. They can be inexpensive, plastic, rubber or paper. You can also make napkins with my own hands by cutting the fabric into small squares. The main thing to consider color scheme.

15. Decorate the house with variations of the same element

Choose one type of product that you have enough. For example, fruits, and the brighter the color, the better. You can also use some vegetable or simple elements that are found in nature, such as rocks or wood.

Put them in a vase or bowl and put them in a prominent place, but not in the center. The goal is to attract attention, so the vase should be simple in shape and ordinary material.

16. Group candles

Collect all the candles you have and arrange them in small groups throughout the apartment. The living room is the first place. Lighting candles in groups is much more effective than individually, as they provide more light, which is ideal for an evening with guests.

When shopping for candles, avoid flashy designs and scents. Best of all - white classic candles, which are ideal for grouping.

17. Add houseplants

Plants not only bring freshness and color to the room, but are also an important decorative element. Place them near large pieces of furniture or use to fill empty corners. Small plants can be mixed in the composition, guided by the rule of three.

18. Remove some accessories

If you are a fan of small knick-knacks, decorative items, art, carpets, pillows, your home most likely resembles a folk art museum. Minimalism in home interior looks much better than the abundance of unnecessary things. Try removing some accessories, replacing them, adding something else until you are happy with the result. It is best to decorate the house with one kind of decorative items. It looks stylish and cozy.

19. Keep a small blanket on the couch

A light blanket not only creates coziness, but also allows you to add textures and colors to a fairly flat or neutral room. If you only want to add one bright touch, make sure that the blanket is not neatly folded, but casually thrown over the back.

20. Arrange baskets around the house

The basket is a lifeline when you need to clean up the mess before guests arrive or move things from room to room. They seem much more expensive and exotic than they really are. Baskets can be different sizes and shapes, but they should be made of the same material or have a common color so as not to create too much chaos. They can become a completely unique and loud spot in your room's neutral space. If the interior of your house is made in light colors, pick up baskets of darker shades, and vice versa.

21. Store Food in Containers

This is the best way to organize your kitchen space and add a stylish touch to your interior. Store cereals, spices, cookies, and other foods in containers. Glass containers look nice, but they can be expensive. Use inexpensive options. The point is not to have the whole set. The key is to keep the containers in the same material and color to create a clean and organized look in your kitchen or pantry.

22. Hang things on the walls

Many people avoid decorating walls because they don't have enough money for expensive art. But you don't need fancy pictures because anything can be art as long as it makes you feel. Hang magazine pages, photos, and your own drawings in random order to add dynamics to the wall. From time to time, change the images to update the interior a bit.

23. Show off your hobby

Feel free to openly show off your hobby. First, it will be a topic for interesting discussions. Secondly, you can hang the results of your work on the walls, or randomly place them on shelves or just leave them on the floor. It is guaranteed to add uniqueness to your home.

24. Use unnecessary things in unexpected ways.

Whether it's a fireplace, an old piano, large furniture, appliances, empty corners... Place books, vases, plants there, and unnecessary items will instantly turn into stylish elements interior.

25. Let your home reflect your personality.

Most of the stylish houses are decorated with photographs of their occupants. But the houses from real life, in which interesting personalities live, are filled with things that the owners like. Musical instruments, books, old tapes... After all, the easiest and most reliable way to make your home more stylish is to add more information about who you are and what you like.

Take the time to turn your home into not only stylish, but also the most beloved place on earth!