“Hello, class! We take out our textbooks, open our notebooks, write down the topic of today’s lesson: a rectangular parallelepiped...” If you, like half the class, at these words have a vague feeling of slight boredom, do not rush to be disappointed. Then, in “adult” life, it turned out that without geometry you can’t build a house, you can’t calculate the area of an apartment, you can’t figure out how much wallpaper to buy - you won’t understand at all. There is always left or not enough. Imagine an engineer or a tailor without knowledge of geometry...
In general, science, which studies the shapes of objects and their interaction in space, is invisibly present everywhere. There is such a thing as “geometry of space”. In combination with the design, it determines whether you will be comfortable in the room or want to escape from there as quickly as possible.
Fine art turned to simple geometric forms at the beginning of the twentieth century. Cubism, Suprematism, abstractionism. Now the “geometric style” is popular in various areas of design - from apartment interiors to clothing and tattoos. And if you are partial to clear lines and simple shapes, you can add geometric patterns to the interior of your own apartment. Let's see what can come of this.
Geometry in different interior styles
In fact, strict geometric shapes can successfully fit into almost any interior. It’s another matter when the entire design of the room is based on simple lines and laconic colors. True fans of geometry will surely like minimalism and functionalism.
Constructivism came to interior design from architecture and fine arts. He brought practical forms and functionality to apartments. All for the sake of convenience and no frills. A laconic decor of geometric shapes (especially in the form of an allusion to some famous painting) will fit well into constructivism.
Cute Scandinavian style is famous for its simplicity, convenience and coziness. The decor and the feeling of airiness of the space are responsible for the coziness here. For convenience - functional furniture. For simplicity - the very principle of style. What could be simpler than simple geometric shapes? Textiles and decor with geometric patterns are especially popular in Scandi.
Contemporary style furniture and decor also shows a love for geometric shapes and patterns. If you mix Scandi, minimalism and constructivism, you get contemporary art. Modern, harmonious, for any premises and tasks.
Deconstructivism is suitable for bold experiments on large areas. This style arose at the intersection of philosophy and the denial of the principles of constructivism. Its main essence is to break the usual ideas about space. Tired of boring standard apartments? Deconstructivism will disassemble all the components of design into separate elements and put them in the most unexpected order!
Geometry may be different. Not necessarily within the strict framework of minimalist styles. Here, for example, is a modern classic. The same lines on the walls, but in tone with the rest of the design, look very harmonious.
Wallpaper with circles
Wallpaper with polka dots or circles is not often used in interior design. For some, they evoke nostalgia, reminiscent of antiquity, while others believe that this print on the walls is too naive and does not fit into a solid modern interior. Today the print is very popular; some designers successfully use it in interior design. It looks good, colorful and stylish. Having looked at the photo of the interior below, it is probably difficult to say otherwise.
And this interior option with polka dot wallpaper:
Circles and polka dots on wallpaper
Circles on wallpaper are, in fact, a new type of design that is only gaining momentum, gaining popularity. They look great against the backdrop of geometrically correct, strict furniture, creating a soft, relaxed, natural contrast with decorative elements.
It is circles on wallpaper that are considered the best of the figures in children's rooms, where it is necessary to create an environment for games, activities, progressive thinking and development of the child. Light circles on a dark background add luxury to the interior. You can decorate one wall and do all the others in a similar color scheme.
Small circles in combination with large ones are considered a preserved version of simplicity, cordiality and classics. They look very good in bedrooms or living rooms; with such finishing, complete rest for the household is guaranteed. Take a look at the photo below:
Design tips
Wallpaper with plain geometric circles looks modest and recreates a retro style. This design does not strain the eyes and creates a pleasing appearance. Very often this design style is used in the interior of a nursery for a girl. The shades are chosen from a pastel range – it resembles the cover of a girl’s diary.
The circles can be different in size and color, there are a lot of options for such a design and the flight of imagination is unlimited here: you can decorate one wall with an approach to the ceiling, complement the interior with pillows, bedspreads, blankets of the same theme. The photo shows another interesting interior, where the walls are covered with wallpaper with circles.
If you want to recreate the style of the 70s in your interior, then coatings with circles of colorful shades are perfect. The design can be either simple or simple.
The interior, decorated in black and white geometric circles on the wallpaper, performs a double task: it maintains the trend of minimalism and shows some zest, a bright idea of the designer, a playful mood for the household. Circles can be small in the form of dots or very large.
An accent wall with circles in the interior is also relevant and widely used. This design technique is characterized by simplicity, style and a special effect, as in the photo.
Walls. Dye
In the old days, in Russian realities, there was a terrible prejudice: every centimeter of the walls should be filled with furniture, hung with shelves, carpets, whatever, so that not a single centimeter would be “empty.” And the Oscar in the “designer’s nightmare” category goes to a hybrid of a shelving unit with a cabinet with mezzanines and a bar - a mutant of the Soviet furniture industry called the “wall”... Either people have fewer things, or they began to store them in some other way, but the walls rooms in the 21st century can finally breathe easy. They have become an important part of the interior, which should “work” on its own. Large geometric patterns on the walls can be made using paint and stencils precisely so that the “bare” walls do not appear so, but create a holistic picture of modern design.
Spatial Geometry Details: Stripes
This is the most common and sought after type of geometric patterns. Striped wallpaper is unobtrusive and versatile, so it never gets boring quickly. In addition, they have other useful advantages.
- Vertical stripes visually make the room taller, while horizontal stripes make the room wider.
- Bright, thin multi-colored stripes are an ideal solution for a nursery. With their help, a cheerful, harmonious atmosphere is created, which is vital for the baby’s comfort.
- If you use adjacent light shades in the color spectrum, you can create a calm, relaxing atmosphere, which is sometimes so lacking in the bedroom. If you use a similar technique, but with brighter tones (blue, burgundy, gray, etc.), then you can easily recreate the classic style in the room.
- Stripes contribute to the formation of an ultra-modern style, which is based on wide ribbons of several opposing colors (a win-win option is a combination of black and white). Walls decorated in this way are perfectly complemented by symmetrically arranged furniture and small decorative items.
Advice
If you settled on the classics, then complement the room with furniture made from natural wood. This is a standard combination that enhances the effect.
Wallpaper
The variety of wallpaper in stores can drive you crazy: a ton of materials, sizes and properties, not to mention millions of colors... How to choose exactly what you need? Read the article “how to choose wallpaper”. As for geometric patterns, they can be absolutely anything: zigzags, diamonds, circles, lines, triangles and squares. Choose the wallpaper color based on your own taste and general rules for color combinations. But the size of the patterns is usually directly proportional to the area of the room. Otherwise, small diamonds will dazzle the eyes in a large hall, and huge circles in a small living room can visually reduce its area. In order not to overload the interior, you can hang wallpaper with geometric patterns on only one wall, thus placing an emphasis on it.Types of geometric patterns on wallpaper
Geometric and abstract designs are classified from simple to complex - from spots or rhythmic motifs to complex ones that completely fill the plane.
Stripes - a classic wallpaper pattern
Stripes on wallpaper can outline or even change a space. Stripes in the interior are universal and can be monochromatic or multi-colored, narrow or wide, frequent or rare. They are very popular and perfectly complement interiors in classic styles.
Wallpaper with horizontal stripes
The influence of stripes on the geometry of the room:
- A vertically directed pattern can visually make the ceiling higher.
- The horizontal strip expands the surface on which it is glued.
- The diagonal direction is the most interesting - it can erase boundaries and corners, making long and elongated rooms more square.
Wallpaper with vertical stripes
Wallpaper with zigzag (herringbone)
The zigzag pattern is a bold solution for modern interiors. Zigzag perfectly blurs boundaries and smoothes out any irregularities or protrusions. The pattern itself is very dynamic and lively, so you shouldn’t overuse it.
Wallpaper with zigzag
The herringbone on the wallpaper can be either clearly defined, when the color of the pattern is contrasting with the color of the base, or more calm. Wallpaper with a contrasting pattern is best used to decorate one wall or part of it. If the zigzag is not very catchy, then all the walls can be covered with this wallpaper.
Diamonds and triangles on wallpaper
Wallpaper with rhombuses and triangles in different shades of the same color, made in muted, pastel colors, is suitable for classic interiors. These geometric patterns can add both lightness and energy to the interior.
If the rhombic contour on the wallpaper is formed by thin light lines on a muted background, then such a finishing material will be acceptable for finishing all the walls of the room.
Wallpaper with rhombuses in the interior
Diamonds of different sizes and different colors, as well as an excessively contrasting pattern, add dynamics. This wallpaper is best used to decorate an accent wall.
Checkered wallpaper
Tartan is a checkered design consisting of horizontal and vertical stripes, as well as rectangular areas filled with diagonal stripes. This pattern is very cozy and harmonizes perfectly with furniture made from natural wood.
Checkered wallpaper in the interior
A larger cage in other colors is often used to decorate rooms in a classic style.
Squares, rectangles on wallpaper
Squares or rectangles are a calmer pattern that is often used in Scandinavian interiors. It looks restrained, harmonious and does not overload the interior with excessive dynamics.
Squares on wallpaper in the interior
By choosing wallpaper with contrasting square colors, you can liven up a monochrome interior and give it character.
3D panels
3D cinema, a printer and cosmetic procedures - everything that has a 3D console must be modern and cool. 3D panels are so called because they are not flat, but three-dimensional. And in fact, they have been used since synthetic materials were invented. The advantage of 3D panels is that you can decorate a wall in an original way in one color, without resorting to posters and mirrors for decoration - they are simply not needed here. On the other hand, this is also a minus, because you can’t hang anything on such panels - not only decor, but also furniture, for example, shelves.
Geometry: pros and cons
Wall coverings with geometric patterns fit into many stylistic trends. The play of lines, different weaves, stripes - all this gives great scope for imagination. Properly selected material has the following advantages:
- make the room lighter and brighter;
- visually expand the boundaries and raise the ceiling;
- convey the taste and character of the owner;
- the room acquires originality.
In general, the geometry on the walls is positive. But there are also downsides: for a small room, completely covering it with large patterns is not suitable. The wrong choice of ornament can irritate the psyche and cause negative emotions.
When gluing, you need to carefully join the pattern, otherwise the aesthetic appearance will be lost and the material will lose its attractiveness.
Furniture
And here are the shelves. You can experiment with them as much as you like! From the end, the shelf looks like a line, which means that from these “lines” you can create any pattern, for example, something like an Indian mandala. Such designs are usually made to order as a cool art object for an apartment.
And here are another exhibits worthy of exhibition halls in museums of modern art - designer tables. Their creators were clearly inspired by nature and jewelry craftsmanship, drawing associations with stones and diamond faces.
Tile
Any ceramic tile can be classified as geometry in the interior. It is difficult to find an apartment without tiles at all; most often they are used to decorate the bathroom and kitchen splashback. A more original solution is a kitchen island or part of the wall. Original and soulful.
Carpets
Do you love minimalist design, but are you afraid that your apartment might be boring? Focus on one thing, such as a rug. It doesn’t matter whether it’s black and white or color – geometric patterns on carpets never lose their relevance.
Textile
Curtains, pillows and blankets are indispensable textiles in any interior. They add comfort and decorate the interior. Textiles with geometric patterns are universal, as they are neutral in design and suit many styles. As a last resort, you can always replace it, if you get tired of it, with something else and without much expense.
Geometric patterns on the upholstery of armchairs and chairs look stylish. The shapes themselves may be different, but by choosing a single color scheme, you will still get furniture that will match each other. The upholstery can be made to order - a second life for an old chair and an exclusive item for your interior.
Lighting
There is plenty of room to explore geometries in lighting! LED panels and strips will fit perfectly into hi-tech and minimalism, combining with the lines of the rest of the decor.
Geometry looks fresh and modern in the design of chandeliers, echoing other interior elements or, on the contrary, contrasting with them.
Decor
Geometry in decoration has almost become a new classic in modern design styles. Instead of expensive paintings - laconic posters, instead of gilded baguettes for them - simple black or white frames. Paintings, of course, have not gone away, but abstract images are becoming more and more popular; everyone can find some kind of meaning in them. Florariums in the shape of diamonds, octahedrons and other interesting geometric shapes fit perfectly into the idea of minimalism and Scandi - simply and tastefully. Conceptually, this is what we can say about the geometry in the interior as a whole. And if you haven't decided on a style yet, we have a cool style preference test!Video description
About geometric painting of walls in the following video:
The most important thing in choosing wallpaper is to determine the correct size of the ornament for a given room. It is set based on the size of the room. A large print in a small kitchen will make it visually even smaller, and a small print on a large surface will inevitably ripple. If you are afraid of overloading the interior, glue wallpaper to one wall or part of it.
Focus on part of the wall Source img.dikidaycare.com
3D wallpaper is a controversial option, and it should be used with caution so that the interior does not turn into bad taste. Volumetric wallpaper can become the basis for a beautiful optical effect if you choose an unexpected place for it: a wall ledge, a hall in front of the stairs, a small corridor. To make it look acceptable, choose wallpaper in neutral colors.
Work area Source media.3dplitka.ru
Thanks to modern technologies, it is not necessary to decorate the walls by painting them or covering them with wallpaper. A good alternative could be a modern finishing option - 3D panels. They look like overlay plates in the shape of a square or rectangle; the outer side is a three-dimensional (relief) pattern.
Geometry in decorative elements Source forthefloorandmore.com
3D panels are made from a variety of materials (including glass, plaster and bamboo) and offer a wide range of textures and patterns. The possibilities of panels for creating geometric patterns for the interior are almost limitless; You can reproduce a glossy or velvety effect, imitate wooden or leather surfaces, or glass shimmer.
3D panels Source s3.amazonaws.com
There is an additional way to use geometric shapes on the walls in the interior. This is a variety of wall decor - mirrors, paintings, panels with an emphasized geometric shape. Shelves will help to indicate the graphic nature of the wall, especially if they have an original shape and look like an art object.
Original bookshelves Source legko.com
3D clock Source joesdaily.com
