Ultra-modernity, clarity and coldness of the atmosphere - perhaps this is how one can characterize the style direction of a high-tech interior. Why is he admired by some and rejected by others? Probably, it’s all about the rhythm of life, because the high-tech style does not like idleness, preferring measured idleness to life “in motion.”

History of origin

The style itself appeared relatively recently - in the second half of the last century. Initially, the direction was associated with the response of designers to the high pace modern life, and was denoted by the abbreviation English word hi-tech, which literally means “high technology”. Modern designers offer this style direction to true urbanists.

However, hi-tech is similar to minimalism - and all thanks to the general concept. This means that neither here nor there the style does not accept anything superfluous, preferring luxury to functionality.

This style is very popular with young people who prefer the “concrete jungle” to everything else. They are attracted, first of all, by the individuality of design, the original interior, its brevity and, at the same time, futurism instead of homely warmth and comfort.

Distinctive Features

These include:

• Simplicity and clarity. This does not mean that all the furniture in the interior will be ordinary, with right angles and a boring design - on the contrary, strict forms and the absence of blurriness indicate that the established order will be maintained once and for all. In addition, hi-tech implies rationality and practicality, which means that there will not be a single “unattended” place in the interior.

• Material. The style gives preference to metal, plastic, glass and concrete. In other words, high-tech is the style of the industrial era, a time where there is no place for the natural and there never will be. What is noteworthy: even if the interior has natural materials- for example, wood or stone - they also need to be disguised as artificial (plastic or metal).

• Partitions and sliding doors. Unlike other styles, hi-tech welcomes partitions or sliding doors in the interior - however, mostly made of glass. This is important, since the style itself implies freedom and spaciousness, and only sometimes wooden interior doors are allowed - but always made of solid fabric, glass inserts are possible. The main thing is that the partition or door does not have drawings or patterns.

Note: brick can be used in decoration - but only without painting, whitening or any other disguise. In rare cases, on brick walls can be applied thin layer plaster.

• Colors in the interior. It is clear that if the materials are artificial, then the color scheme should contain exclusively “artificial” shades: gray, white, black, light brown or cool blue.

• Decor and interior items. High-tech is one of the few styles that do not welcome accessories in the interior at all, because each item in the room must carry some kind of load and perform a specific function.

• Lighting sources. High-tech is one of the few styles that require as many lamps as possible in the interior. Light sources are artificial and should be everywhere: in ceilings, walls, at curbs and even on furniture: lighting in cabinets, armchairs.

• Modern technology. As a rule, these are expensive household appliances latest model, as if on display. Chrome parts their shine can compete with the glossy surface of the ceiling and floor.

Note: hi-tech is not compatible with all colors and types of decoration, so when choosing this interior style, you need to carefully select both furniture and finishing materials.

Table: acceptable and unacceptable combinations in decoration and interior design

The table presents the main points, which reflect what is prohibited and what is allowed in the high-tech style.

Style features	Allowed	Not allowed
Color design	White, gray, silver, steel, metallic, black, dark brown, all shades of “cool” colors: blue, matte red, cold green	Pastel colors: warm beige, milky, soft turquoise
Textile	Cotton, fleece, hides (or pile carpets with their imitation)	Silk, cambric, satin
Furniture	Straight lines, clearly defined shapes, absolutely even and clear dimensions	Smooth lines, rounded shapes, blurry curves of furniture legs (chairs and sofas)
Finishing	Concrete, board, paint	“Warm” shades: wood, brick
Lighting	Ultra-modern chandeliers, simple monochromatic lamps, minimalist shades	Forged elements, carvings, decoration of lampshades
Interior items	Everything that reminds you of future technologies	Provencal figurines (indeed, it is better to save them for Provence interiors, since high-tech does not tolerate a single reminder of idle pastime), napkins, tablecloths, too bright paintings on a certain theme, very colorful carpets

Finishing principles and choice of materials

Since high-tech belongs to modern times, the decoration of the room should be selected in the appropriate manner. The interior is welcoming metal surfaces, glass and a lot white.

Floors

There are two common floor finishes: concrete and wood. Moreover, a poured floor is used as concrete, and the wood is painted white or varnished - for a color as close as possible to natural.

Note: poured floors can only be installed on a completely flat surface and preferably monochromatic - black or gray.

If the flooring is wooden, then the wood will have to be repainted to fully match the style concept.

In addition to wood and concrete, you can put ceramic tiles on the floor; it is important that it is combined with the decoration of the walls - so, if the walls are decorated in light, soothing colors, then the floor should be of a corresponding shade. However, in some cases, the walls may have a darker shade than the flooring.

Other finishing material - parquet board or laminate with a glossy surface - of course, gray, off-white, black and all shades of brown, from cold beige to dark chocolate.

Walls

Wall decoration is only monochromatic, although in some cases wallpaper with an abstract (“cosmic”) pattern is possible: straight and broken lines, geometric shapes.

The main material for finishing is wallpaper or painting. If you choose wallpaper in the same direction as the floors, then it can be non-woven or plain paper wallpaper with high density. And, what is typical for this material is that it does not have relief patterns or ornaments.

Design technique - dark walls contrasting with white furniture and light flooring; for greater contrast, the wall adjacent to the dark one is decorated in white

Note: the only exception to relief patterns is geometric designs or abstraction, the convex shapes of which will also be partly related to style direction.

If the walls are painted, then the finishing colors should be dominated by one of the shades, which will be in harmony with the color palette of the entire interior. As a rule, acrylic paints are used to paint walls - white, black, ash, steel gray, olive. And also with various stain inserts that contrast with the plain cold white finish. This may be a bright spot in the form of a single geometric figure or a picture.

White walls and white shelves, a white floor and ceiling - and all this is set off by the calm olive color of the carpet and border trim along with a geometric pattern imitation of a clock above the head of the bed

Ceiling

Of course, the ceiling must have an absolutely even structure - in contrast to the same interior design in the loft style, where roughness and some negligence are only welcome.

An ideal option for decorating the ceiling would be suspended ceiling with a glossy surface. A light or dark canvas that reflects glare from spotlights recessed into the surface adds airiness to the room, visually increasing the height of the ceiling.

Note: all types of finishes must be plain - without any drawings, patterns or ornaments. It is allowed to use geometric patterns in decoration, since they emphasize the abstractness and design intent in the high-tech style.

In general, materials for finishing and interior design are glass, stone, concrete and plastic with metal inserts. Stone and concrete characterize the coldness of the style, metal and plastic complement the design, giving the room a complete idea of ​​modern urbanization, and glass is a kind of divider of the room into functional zones. After all, there is nothing more rational than the use of glass partitions to designate different areas - dining, living room, bedroom, work (“office”) - and the division of the area is obvious, and at the same time the room is a single whole.

Furniture

As with other style trends, the high-tech style has its own characteristics, namely:

• simplicity and certainty of size;
• clear dimensions, thin lines;
• restrained “cold” tones.

The furniture has simple straight lines, standard solid colors, characteristic of this style; Along with the same floor covering, different furniture colors define different functional areas

In other words, the furniture is designed in strict, clear lines. Therefore, the interior of any room in this direction will be somewhat restrained. Perhaps the only requirement of style is clarity and rigor, bordering on order.

In addition, the furniture should be quite functional - chests and chests of drawers, cabinets and rocking chairs are becoming a thing of the past and are incompatible with the high-tech style. Chairs in the shape of halves of an egg on a leg or hanging, a car seat or a tabletop made of frosted glass with a metal rim will fit better into the interior.

Interior items and decor

Of course, these include all objects that are similar to the urbanization of the situation. So, to decorate a room, you can use photos depicting megacities in black and white shades, graphics and avant-garde. At the same time, the framing of paintings, as well as mirrors (if any are provided in the interior) should be the same.

But you will have to refuse various souvenirs and textiles, since these interior details are inappropriate in high-tech.

Decorative items include figurines made of metal and glass, vases made of foil, simple lamps of geometric shapes, modest blinds or curtains, medium-pile carpets or carpet - however, it is advisable to lay the latter not over the entire floor of the room, but to cover only a part under the table or bed.

Glass, lamps and paintings are the only things that relate to the style direction, while the color of the decorative elements can either echo the main decoration or stand out against the general background

As for furniture upholstery, either leather (white, brown, black, blue) or thick fabric(linen, cambric). But you can use light curtains, or replace them with roller blinds to match the color scheme.

Lighting

Because style reflects application high technology, then appearance lamps must correspond to the theme. Thus, it is unacceptable to use classic chandeliers in the interior, carved elements and decorative lampshades - and all because light in this direction of the interior is used to create even more airiness of the space, emphasizing the texture of materials.

A huge chandelier lamp on the ceiling provides enough light without irritating with excessive brightness, and additional lighting gives some softness to the entire room

If you need a chandelier on the ceiling, then the design should be selected based, first of all, on the material of manufacture. As you know, the main components of the interior are metal, glass, and plastic. This means that chandeliers should be metal, mirrored, have cool shades (steel, white, matte black) and in no case decorated with any carved elements.

Hanging and small spotlights do not irritate the eyes, and the level of illumination can be controlled independently by turning on the required number of lamps

If an additional light source is required to increase the level of illumination, then sconces with curlicues, floor lamps with a pattern, bedside lamps and round-shaped lamps are unacceptable in the interior. High-tech prefers only straight, clear lines without blur, order in the interior and decoration itself.

If you want to create lighting for individual areas (zones) of a room, then you can use spotlights or pendant lamps - the former have a neat shape, Not large sizes and can be mounted directly into suspended ceiling, and the latter are laconic, also neat in design and lower from the ceiling on thin steel threads or wires with decorated pendants.

General (main) lighting - ceiling, with lighting in the form of a geometric figure, local lighting - a floor lamp in a futuristic design, adjustable and providing directional light

Important: the style involves the use of fluorescent lamps, which for the most part have cold lighting. Therefore, as a balance, you can choose lamps of various “warm” shades - so that the color of the lampshade somewhat softens the coldness of the light.

In some cases, when designing an interior design, artificial light sources can be installed directly in the floor of the room - in grooves.

Technique

And, of course, you can’t do without modern gadgets, which include almost all modern technology. This includes a computer with a laptop, and tablets with smartphones - as their substitutes, and good air conditioning and heating systems, and in general a huge amount of modern high-quality equipment - sound and ordinary.

The futuristic design of the table attracts all attention: LED backlight, assembly diagrams and black plastic on a red background - all these components are reminiscent of high-tech style

Separately, I would like to illuminate the fireplaces. This interior detail is currently more welcome in country houses, where all the conditions for their maintenance are available. And, although fireplaces have no place in apartments - that’s what they thought before - however, in lately technology has reached the level at which not only a house, but also an apartment can be equipped with modern technology. For such cases, you can install an electric fireplace in the apartment - without smell, coal and ash.

Of course, the operation of the fireplace will not be accompanied by the crackling of wood and the smell of smoke, but you will not have to constantly clean the chimney and remove ash.

Another option for installing an electric fireplace is in country house. This is a solution for arranging a living room, which is a walk-through room. Restraint of decoration - light gray floors, beige walls and black glossy stretch ceiling - as well as futuristic design of lamps and panoramic windows brings together a huge fireplace on the entire wall.

The color of the fireplace trim echoes the upholstery of the sofa, as well as the texture and color flooring, a simple rectangular coffee table that matches the color of the walls

High-tech style in the interior of an apartment (photo)

It is worth noting that, despite the practicality of the style, ultra-modern furnishings do not always suit homes - more often, apartment owners choose high-tech.

Corridor, hallway

Here the style will be more than appropriate - hallways in apartments are often not very large in size, so the high-tech style will come in handy. The abundance of metal and glass can simulate the airiness of space, large area and that very “strict simplicity”, thanks to which order is maintained in the house.

This option is one of the best: seemingly solid black wall is actually a wardrobe in which you can put away everything outerwear, shoes and other items (umbrellas, gloves, hats and scarves). And the proper arrangement of light not only adds a feeling free space in the corridor, but also favorably highlights the hallway areas, as a result of which the narrow corridor does not seem cramped.

Another design option narrow corridor- light finish and mirror surfaces. A lot of lamps and lighting on the ceiling above the cabinet are a smart solution for raising the ceiling, and straight lines and abstraction on the wallpaper create a unity of style, combined with the shape of the futuristic design sconce.

Not all hallways have a large area or convenient layout. If the hallway is small or elongated, as in the photo above, then you can try to play up the design with the help of a corner cabinet design. The decoration is white and gray, glossy surfaces, there are not many lamps at the entrance to the apartment - however, the gray and white reality is enlivened by a red border strip, giving the interior completeness.

Photo gallery: design of the hallway and corridor

Bathroom and toilet

This is the second largest room in the apartment after the corridor. And here, too, as well as in the corridor, you want to put everything you can - however, there is not always enough space for it all. This is why high-tech interiors are so popular among urban people - you can fit the impossible into a room!

In addition, the chrome fittings in the bathroom sparkle defiantly and luxuriously, harmonizing well with the shiny surfaces of glass and chrome.

The finishing touch to the interior will be a bathtub - of course, only of the correct straight shape. Place a rectangular bathtub - and the bathroom can rightfully be called designed in high-tech style! Another addition to the style will be a single-color finish (most often tile), glass partitions for the shower stall (if it is used to save space and space instead of a bathtub bowl) and metal in the fittings.

Hi-tech direction as designer style appeared on the slope of late modernism against the backdrop of high technology. It is imbued with an era of rapid technological progress, space flights and ideas about the future. This design direction has become the definition of high functionality, technological trends, impeccable configurations and prestige. High-tech is rich in the use of glass, plastic and metal materials.

High-tech style walls are made in one color.

They are decorated with glass or plastic inserts made to look like silver. Cold-colored stone or metal-look tiles are often used.

The ceiling is suspended or suspended.

It can be done using metal panels. The ceiling is installed in one or several levels. In the latter case, the lighting will successfully highlight the different levels.

Hi-tech style flooring.

Parquet with a shiny surface or ceramic tiles. A parquet floor will sparkle if it has a mother-of-pearl shine, a cool tint or a gray, slightly bleached color. In this style, decoration in the form of rugs of the same color and/or with a pattern of geometric shapes is encouraged. When choosing tiles, you need to pay attention to glossy ceramics or porcelain stoneware. The chosen coating must be one color. If there are hand-drawn inserts, the lines should not be too pretentious.

High-tech furniture should be present in minimal quantities.

All furniture items are useful and practical. It is necessary to carefully consider the proportions so that the structures look light and the shapes have regular, geometric shapes. Materials for the manufacture of high-tech furniture are metal after grinding, plastic and leather substitute. The fittings used are shiny and, preferably, metallic in color.

When choosing a coffee table, you need to take into account high-tech trends.

A table, for example, can be movable, shelves and tables have glass surfaces, and chairs have steel legs or a back.

Decorative additions in high-tech style are required in a minimum quantity and must be in the spirit of the design.

You can use pots, vases, figurines, lamps made of ceramic, plastic, metal materials or glass. Mirrors must be chosen without frames and additional decor. Paintings are not suitable for this style, with the exception of abstraction. Graphic images or images will fit well into the overall environment black and white photos graphies. High-tech tableware has a simple, discreet configuration and is made with chrome and shiny inserts. Ruffles, images of flowers, clay pots or all kinds of wooden accessories are not allowed for this direction. This style places emphasis on modern technology, which is also decorative.

High-tech is a relatively young style and almost never appears in its pure form in a residential area. It is more common in the design of modern offices, pavilions and commercial buildings. At home, the style is diluted with other directions. It is popular among young people and modern people following fashion trends.
When styling a room as high-tech, it is necessary to use metallic, white, gray and/or black colors. Sometimes you can dilute it with a coffee or beige shade, but strictly straightforward, in the style of cubism. It is allowed to mix a catchy color with a pastel shade of the same color scheme.
The main criteria of the high-tech style are the use of non-natural materials, transformation of forms and a strictly defined color palette. Within the style, you can use plastic with different characteristics. In this direction, it is necessary not to deviate from the main motif - steel shine, aluminum and chrome, technical themes and geometric shapes.

High-tech lighting differs from classic lighting. The main thing here is not to center the light. It is necessary to recreate the effect of a large and bright room. Light should reflect from metal objects, emphasizing the merits of the style. The use of cable lamps will allow you to divide the room into areas of different functionality. Soffits are very practical various shapes. They will help to successfully focus attention on interior elements.
In the high-tech direction, things are put on display that are not customary to be shown. These items include pipes, ventilation shafts, beams, engineering equipment and any metal structures. All these interior details should look rich. The more decorative metal decorations, the better, although they do not carry any load. It's just an addition to the overall style.

The emergence of high-tech style

The high-tech direction “hi-tech” originated in the 70s of the last century, and began to gain popularity 10 years later. This is the heir of modernism, so its individual criteria are noticeable: simplicity, manufacturability, constructive pattern and pragmatics. High-tech is considered the harbinger of an era of change.
The most important contribution to the development of the style was made by the Arkigram group of architects. She translated sci-fi motifs into architecture. Great value Frey (with kinetic structures) and B. Fuller (with geodesic domes) played in the formation of the direction.
Distinctive features of high-tech are metal compositions made of pipes, stairs located outside the building, the widespread use of steel color, the constant use of elements of cubism and constructivism, and pragmatism in planning.

The Paris Pompidou Center, which was built by Richards Rogers and Renzo Piano in 1977, is rightfully considered the first serious high-tech building. Initially, the project did not receive a positive assessment. It was only by the 90s of the last century that the disputes around the center subsided. Nowadays, the Pompidou Center is one of the generally recognized Parisian monuments contemporary art, along with the Eiffel Tower.

Significant contributions to the promotion of high-tech were made by Nicholas Grimshaw, Norman Foster and James Stirling.
The initial skepticism, and sometimes complete rejection (as, for example, in the UK) shown to high-tech, was transformed into the opposite perception.

With the advent of the 80s of the last century, this design direction is considered one of the most privileged and expensive. It creates the authority of the largest trading institutions. The height of fashion in the 70-80s were structures with a mirrored facade and partitions made of light-repellent glass. In the 90s, the high-tech direction tried to reunite with environment, illustrating her images. As a result, there was a transformation into ecological and biological high-tech. This is most noticeable in the famous works of the British and Italian architect R. Piano.

The Ever After High series of dolls has been known for many years. Many stories have been invented about heroines, which, like dolls, are very popular among girls. In this lesson you will learn, step by step, using a pencil using the example of the charming and extravagant Madeline Hatter, the daughter of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. You will need a simple soft pencil, an eraser, a sketchbook and a little patience.

Drawing Ever After High step by step

First, draw a small oval, it will become Madeline's head. Draw a small line from the bottom - this is the neck. Please note that it should not be too short, not too long. Draw a medium-sized inverted triangle to the neck. It should be slightly larger than the head. Round off any sharp corners. Great! The body sketch is ready. Now draw a wide arc from the bottom of the triangle-torso. This will be the outline of the hem of the dress. Don't be upset if the arc isn't very smooth. You can correct it.

Now divide the oval head with two lines - vertical and horizontal. Continue the first one from the “neck”, the horizontal line should intersect it in the middle of the “head”. These are your helper lines for drawing facial elements.

On the right side of the head, outline a small oblique bang. Highlight the pointed chin and outline Madeline's face.

Drawing the face and hair

How to draw Ever After High step by step with a pencil? The face is one of the main elements, so it should be given special attention. Using a horizontal line as a guide, sketch out the large almond-shaped eyes. Two thirds of such elements should be located above the horizontal. Inside each eye, draw two circles - one inside the other. Paint over the smaller one, leaving only small spots that will be highlights. Outline the upper and lower eyelids brighter, draw eyelashes and eyebrows. Draw a nose with two small lines, and plump lips underneath it.

Now it's time to work on Madeline's hair. Draw her a lush wavy mane. Decorate your hair with a flirty cup on the right side of your head.

Drawing the body

Let's look further at how to draw Ever After High step by step with a pencil? Body - no less important detail our fairytale image. Create a neck from the chin along the guide line, and create shoulders in a smooth transition from it. Draw the hands along the helper lines. Madeline wears short lace gloves, so create ruffles on the wrists. Outline the contours of the torso, mark the waist with a small corner on the left side, and the chest on the right. Highlight the sleeves.

How to draw Ever After High step by step with a pencil? There is very little left. Mark a lush bow at the waist and draw the skirt of the dress. Divide the hem into three layers, each slightly fuller than the previous one. It's okay if you go beyond the contour of the helper line. Draw the bodice of the dress and necklace.

Is it possible to fuse cold and heat into one? Yes, answers hi-tech, a style that combines the coldness of pragmatism and the warmth of the hearth.

The direction of “high technology” arose in the 60s of the last century. And it blossomed in the 80s, becoming a spectacular end to the era and, at the same time, a bridge to a new, robotic age.

Today, high-tech in the interior is not only high technology, but also prestige, because most modern business empires choose this very current interior style for their representative offices and offices.

High-tech: features and principles

The main idea of ​​the concept is an artistic interpretation of the latest achievements of science and technology. It is implemented using the following techniques:

• Straight, hard, swift lines;
• An abundance of glass and metal parts;
• Transformation of mechanisms (elevators, ventilation systems) into elements of aesthetics;
• Widespread use of advanced technologies, use of the latest household appliances;
• Frequent reference to silver, metallic colors;
• Discreet, “laconic” decor.

High-tech in the interior is an ode to technology and technology. In homes where this style dominates, screens, monitors, and sensors play, in addition to their main role, also an aesthetic one. They decorate the room, as once upon a time, in the old days, picture frames and stucco moldings decorated it. Even communications, wires and pipes in the house are not hidden, but put on display, transformed into decorative details.

The style “works” with space prudently and economically: if there are partitions, then those that can be moved or removed; if there are doors, then sliding ones, “going” into the walls.

High-tech: from concrete to plastic

Glass and metal are the favorites of the style, however, high-tech is not against brick and concrete, uncovered or minimally processed. Plastic is warmly approved - hard, flexible, matte, transparent, in principle, anything.

The ceilings are single-color, smooth, preferably suspended. Below, there are no patterned parquet floors and, especially, carpets: only tiles or laminate with a “warm floor” system underneath.

A high-tech living room is often connected to a kitchen using a bar counter made of metal or plastic. It is advisable to dilute the gray, silver or white color of the room with bright “blots” - inserts of cosmic lilac, acid green or juicy orange. High-tech is not created for halftones: the primary and secondary colors should be contrasting to each other.

It is advisable to use all style reserves in the kitchen, “stuffing” it as much as possible with the latest household equipment and chrome utensils. It is better to make an apron near the work area from metal or frosted glass.

You can soften the dryness and efficiency of high-tech in the bedroom. This is easy to achieve by reducing the share of glass and metal in favor of textiles - a couple of pillows or faux leather.

Bedroom interior in high-tech style

A high-tech bathroom is always an example of elegance; it sparkles with nickel, glass and single-color tiles, as well as a large, hammered mirror. It is better to prefer a glass sink to an ordinary earthenware sink, and replace the bathtub with an ultra-modern shower stall.

A version of a high-tech bathroom in a more “classical” form...

Despite the strict limits, hi-tech has quite a rich potential: for example, you can use doors with LEDs or three-layer tabletops with the effect of broken glass.

High-tech: furniture and lamps

This style is unthinkable without laconic but multifunctional furniture. Let's say a bed without a headboard, but with built-in lighting; cabinets - with pull-out structures. When furnishing your home, you should remember the main rules: there should not be a lot of furniture (no chests of drawers, rocking chairs, benches or extra ottomans), you should leave more space for equipment...

You can’t spoil the porridge with oil, and high-tech – with lamps. The more lamps, the better! True, provided that they are all built-in, mounted, monolithic with the ceiling or walls, and the sconces in the recreation area are an example of innovation.

High-tech in the interior: textiles and decorations

Curtains must be straight and rigid, without draperies or bends. To match the style, they are coated with dust-repellent and sun-protective compounds. If you want more, you can curtain the windows with threads of beads - transparent or matte.

High-tech is aimed at the future, chintz, linen, satin from grandma’s chest are not for him. Synthetic fabrics and new products from the textile industry are preferred. It’s great if their color imitates the shine of metal: mercury, brass, aluminum, copper.

How to decorate a home, muting its demonstrative “technogenicity”? Large black and white photos on the walls in expressive frames will cope with the task. Or plants that do not climb, in lapidary ceramic flowerpots. Souvenirs and accessories in the steampunk style will come in handy - wall clock, for example. An excellent option is a large rectangular one: there is glass, a metal frame, and, in the end, decor in the form of picturesque fish.

High-tech is not only a style, but a way of life. It will suit energetic, confident, creative and fashionable people. If you don’t part with gadgets, love all kinds of new devices, know the biography of Steve Jobs, are comfortable with any device and are not in a hurry to grow old... High-tech is your philosophy of life.

High-tech in the interior photo

High tech style hi-tech in the interior was loved by our compatriots. This is a combination of dynamism, originality with convenience and modern comfort. This style is best suited for creative people who follow the latest innovations in the world of technology and try to keep up with the times.

Main features of the style

High-tech came into fashion in the 70s of the last century on the wave of postmodernism. In a short decade, it spread across Europe and began to penetrate into Russia. This style has something of pop art and science fiction illustrations. Like any modernist movement, high-tech style is a challenge to everything traditional and outdated.

The style has several main distinctive features:

1. The lines are simple, strict, tough. This applies to walls, furniture and, to a lesser extent, accessories.
2. Shelves and the lockers are hidden. Storage spaces are mounted in such a way that one cannot think that there is a shelf hidden behind this flat surface.
3. Industrial materials. Metal, glass, concrete, brick, plastic predominate in the interior of a high-tech house. Leave the natural structure or polish to a shine. Wood has a right to exist, but it must be unprocessed.
4. Sliding elements. Partitions, sliding walls And wardrobes in a range of metallic shades with glass inserts is an excellent solution.
5. Lots of light. Built-in lamps in the walls and ceiling. Placement on the floor is also acceptable lighting fixtures. The lamps themselves must be made of chromed metal and glass.
6. A certain color scheme. It is acceptable to use and combine black, white, gray colors and metallic shades.
7. Accessories. Everything related to the avant-garde style, black and white photographs.
8. Household appliances. It must be modern. This is the main design element around which the entire design revolves.
9. There is no need to hide the pipes. In this interior they can be left without wooden or plastic cases. The presence of “naked” communications is encouraged.
10. Televisions. It’s good if it is possible to install television panels in every room.

High-tech style is not used solo, because the interior may lose all comfort. We advise you to “mix in” a few other styles to dilute the laconicism of this design.





High-tech bedroom

Here it is not recommended to organize the space 100% in high-tech style. It is best to add only some of its details. For example, bed without a headboard with lighting built into the body, it will look modern. Complete the interior with sconces in a simple style - and here is a ready-made partial implementation of the high-tech style.

The floors in such a bedroom can be finished parquet or laminate under the tree, then the room will automatically become more comfortable. Another piece of furniture that will help you make your dream high-tech bedroom come true is a wardrobe with large glass doors. Built-in lighting in such a cabinet will be a convenient and appropriate addition.






Advice! High-tech in the bedroom interior will appeal to boys and teenagers, so the renovation of their room can be turned in this direction. The avant-garde style is laconic and original, it is ideal for children who read science fiction. Style allows you to organize work area in the teenager’s room and separate it from the rest space.

The predominant shades for a high-tech bedroom are white, gray, black and white and sand, beige. This classic choice. Your imagination can tell you more original solutions– high-tech bedroom in pink, gold, purple, blue color. For bold experimenters, an interior with bright colors is suitable: green, orange, yellow, etc.

After leveling the walls the best method painting will give color. One wall can be finished artificial stone in pearl gray shade. Perfect flat surface ceiling will be provided tension materials or suspended structures.

A minimalist style requires light and small furniture. Bed in in this case can become the main piece of furniture. Even coffee table may overload the interior. Everything should be done in simple and clear lines. Decorative fittings are not needed; the wood should be disguised with metal facades. There may be furniture with upholstery, but only in the colors of the interior and not too much - an armchair is enough.





Rationalization of the kitchen and bathroom in high-tech style

There is a lot in the kitchen household appliances, That's why High-tech style in the kitchen interior easy to do. Kitchen area It will turn out to be ergonomic and modern. How can we make it even more rational?

• Use durable materials for cladding walls and floors in the main shades of style - acrylic, tempered glass.
• Choose furniture especially carefully, giving preference to metal and retractable, built-in structures.
• Figurines, vases and black and white paintings will add coziness to the kitchen area.

This style will help to achieve the triumph of minimalism and clarity of form in the bathroom. Covering floors and walls is the most important thing, so pay great attention to the choice of materials. Textures such as glass, mirrors, plastic, and metal are appropriate.

Ceramic will do tile white with a glossy surface. Suspended structures can be used on ceilings. You should not decorate the bathroom with designs on ceramics and other accessories.

Plumbing should be appropriate in high-tech style. For example, a modern shower cabin or chrome plated jacuzzi, but from cast iron bath refuse. A metal vanity can resemble a kitchen sink, so look for an interesting design among clear glass sinks. Faucets and other parts should be made of chromed metal in silver shades.

Furniture in a high-tech bathroom should be functional. Shelving– the most good decision. Also consider which shower or bath curtain to choose. A win-win option is black and white geometric patterns.

Spectacular living room

A large high-tech living room is an indispensable space for creativity. We recommend you zone the room using glass partitions on metal frames. Here you should not include natural materials in the decoration; pay maximum attention to industrial ones. High-tech style is the superiority of man over nature, the triumph of its taming, so use synthetics, metal, plastic, glass.

Light colors, spaciousness, conciseness and the presence of modern technology - prerequisites creating a high-tech interior