The theme of space stirs man from time immemorial. Perhaps this is the most hidden area to explore which lacks technical capabilities, even in the age of progress. It is for this reason that it attracts its mysteriousness, provoking fantasy to work. Space motifs in the interior create a stable illusion of weightlessness, a person feels like a small grain in the depths of the fantastic beauties of the Universe. Design in a similar style is adjacent to futurism, which often imitates panoramas of Martian cities and the ruins of alien civilizations. Let's try to figure out what rules are followed to create unearthly apartments.
Design features
Designing such a design is not so easy. Photowall-paper on the wall with the image of the Galaxy will not be enough. All elements of the interior paintings should be tied to the basic cosmic principles:
- The prospect of endless space.
- Lots of black, white and blue in combination with a bright spectrum.
- Weightlessness and airiness.
- Maximum technological filling.
- An abundance of diffused, cold light.
- Practicality, saving space.
- Accessories that seem to have just arrived on Earth with the last shuttle.
If you adopt these basic principles, then the interior of the apartment will be nontrivial and impressive. By the way, the theme of space is not necessarily embodied in all rooms. This star style will be an organic continuation of hi-tech, modernity, minimalism, futurism, techno and fusion, where they sometimes combine the incompatible. Each room can reflect unique motifs, but together they will create a single cozy composition at home.
Palette of cosmic colors and shapes
As mentioned above, in the space interior a lot of black and blue. Their combinations with steel gray prevail, which resembles astronauts' spacesuits and starship trim. Also, the darkness of the depths of the universe is diluted with red, yellow, blue, purple. Any color combinations with black and blue, where the latter occupy more than 90% of the space, will look just cosmically delightful in the interior picture. If you intend to use a large number of decor, then the walls are painted over or pasted over with plain wallpaper. Preference is given to shades of the ocean: from deep blue to delicate azure. If the furniture is scarce, then in the color palette they do not limit themselves using a neutral background with specks of white stars and blurred outlines of distant galaxies.
Ceiling decoration
The ceiling is an ideal canvas for applying a panorama of the starry sky or zodiacal intricacies. Paintings often fall on the walls, forming a two-dimensional panorama. Luminous stickers are considered the most budget option. During the day they accumulate solar energy, and in the evening they give it in the form of pleasant, cold radiation. Ceiling painting with fluorescent paint is a more expensive and complicated option. Naturally, to achieve the image as close as possible to the original, you must have the talent of the artist. Otherwise, you will have to hire a professional who will paint the surface. The composition of paints add pigments and phosphor, which is absolutely safe. For this reason, you can even paint the ceiling in the nursery.
If, according to a design idea, the room is a cabin of a spacecraft or orbital station, then the top is decorated in white and silver colors with decorative transverse beams. The element is assembled from drywall - an inexpensive, but easy-to-use material. Under the ceiling, hidden niches are designed to accommodate sources of cold, diffused light. No space interior can do without this additional element. A more expensive option - suspended ceiling, which will fit into the interior of a stylish detail.
Stickers can be made with your own hands. Enough special glowing paper, scissors and stencils or fantasy. Making a child's room can turn into a fascinating process, if you also bring a child to it.
Space floor
The floor should be practical and no frills. Preference is given to laminate and wood flooring. From colors choose:
- The black;
- Blue;
- Metallic gray;
- White;
- Light brown (in exceptional cases).
Most effectively the mirror bulk floor looks. If cold light pours from the ceiling, it will be displayed in such a surface and will complement the general unearthly atmosphere. If we are talking about a bedroom, where I would still like to keep a certain softness, then the floor is covered with a soft carpet with a nap of average length. The tones are chosen from the limited palette shown above.
Universe and walls
The best material for decorating walls in cosmic motifs are considered modern types of wallpaper: with a photo and a 3d effect. The first ones are a colorful panorama, a picture that is applied on a paper or more durable vinyl base. The second, in addition to simple stereoscopic pictures, are represented by more complex options: fluorescent and LED models. They are expensive, but the spectacular and incredible ability of the material to transmit relief is worth it. Fragmentary 3D wallpapers are suitable for imitating a spaceship window through which you can observe the expanses of the universe or the landscape of other planets. A budget option is to paint the walls.
One side in the room always remains neutral to balance the room's palette. You can simply plaster it or glue it with light wallpaper, and at night you can use it as a screen for a projector. By the way, the same option is suitable for a simple, white ceiling.
Space Furniture
It is necessary to abandon the standard headsets, with which the design of the room will be easier, but boring. Choose furniture individually, based on its practicality. Beds, wardrobes, shelves and tables of dark, light wood, metal or plastic should be simple and without frills. If you can afford it, then use narrow bunks, as in cramped cabins. Textiles are exclusively monophonic or with a small star dots. Organically on sofas and armchairs will look natural leather in light shades. Forget about the ornaments, flowers and other cute details of the usual decoration of apartments. It is desirable to use a large amount of silver metal or its imitation. The furniture adheres to simple geometry: sharp corners, curved lines, complex shapes. All this proves once again how strongly the cosmic style is intertwined with futurism.
Light and space
Lighting devices will compete with each other for originality of performance. Space style does not recognize the usual chandeliers and sconces. The main sources of light, which are aimed at demonstrating all the beauty of the interior, are usually carefully hidden in decorative niches. With the onset of darkness they disperse the cold blue, violet or green glow. On the ceiling instead of the usual chandeliers set the original ball in the form of the moon or a planet. The composition of such spheres, which differ in color, size and hang from the ceiling at different heights, looks extraordinary. Such an installation will symbolize the solar system. When choosing fixtures rush to extremes: only simple or intricate forms. Here, motifs intersect with minimalism and hi-tech. Lighting devices that are used in these styles are also suitable for the space in your home.
Do not be afraid to use spot lighting. If the room has a self-leveling floor or stretch ceiling, they will double the effect of asterisks scattered throughout the room, as if in a planetarium.
Universal decor and accessories
In the interior decoration resort to the principles of minimalism. Decoration of the room usually more than compensates for the lack of accessories. The bed is covered with a star-shaped bedspread, and miniature astronauts, models of space shuttles and orbital stations, imitations of small planets and whole installations of solar systems are placed on open shelves. In the kitchen, futuristic spheres that look like large drops of mercury are used as decor. They are suspended from the ceiling or attached to the walls by half: supposedly such a drop "stuck" in the partition.
Use a large number of home appliances with chrome surfaces. The more complex its design is, the better. Cosmic style loves high technology; one cannot do without them in a vacuum. In this case, they act not only as functional elements, but also as stylish accessories. The windows close the blinds so that the opening does not seem too “bare”; on the sides they hang long curtains on the floor in a neutral color without a pattern.
Space room for a boy
The space interior in the nursery is a chance not only to entice a child with astronomy, but also the opportunity to settle him in a real fairy tale. Girls may also like such an interior, but they prefer princesses and medieval castles more. The highlight of the interior will be a telescope on a tripod, which is conveniently located on the table. If there is a decorative window or a hatch on the ceiling, then a metal staircase is installed in the room so that the young cosmonaut can easily reach them. For children with several tenants set bunk beds. Furniture is chosen multifunctional and compact: the working area is combined with places for storage of things and a platform for rest. Remember about the main characteristic of the style - its practicality. If the room imitates the ship's cabin, then it is decorated with decorative semicircular arches of drywall. They will give the room a resemblance to the original. The wall is decorated with the installation of relief hemispheres that depict the solar system with an astronaut in free flight. Blue and blue colors are chosen for walls and ceilings, and the furnishings are in white and gray.
Conclusion
Astronautics is still one of the most complex, but romantic navigational sciences. Only units after a hard contest become part of this profession. Since the Soviet triumph of Gagarin in space, almost every second boy in childhood dreams to conquer at least a piece of the boundless Universe. Famous American writers HG Wells and Ray Bradbury made their contribution to the popularization of astronomy and the practical study of the starry sky. The first created a sensation with his works about the Martian invasion of the Earth at the end of the XIX century. The success was secured by the scandalous radio show of the novel by the writer's namesake, who inspired many Americans that what is happening is a reality.
The second is known for creating the romantic image of the same Martians in their "Chronicles". Unfortunately, by the end of the last century, scientists have dispelled the illusions of science fiction about life on Mars, but the Universe is limitless, and life can exist in its most hidden corners. In our country, the theme of space travel was opened by Kir Bulychev. His popular series of works about a girl from the future inspired filmmakers to shoot a full-length picture. Cosmic motifs from literature smoothly migrated to interior design, where they found their place and continue to improve, because a person always reaches for the unknown.
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