The word high-tech came into our everyday life from the English language, where it means "high technology" (literally - high technology). In principle, it cannot be said that most of our compatriots are fond of this style. Nevertheless, originality, dynamism and freshness of thought cannot be taken away from him. Therefore, a high-tech style interior will always look modern and avant-garde. It is perfect for creative people who keep pace with the times.
But when decorating an apartment in this style, it is important not to go too far, combining the incongruous. Otherwise, wits will laugh and call around the lovingly decorated room with a hi-tac style interior. Therefore, it should perhaps be better to study how this trend differs from other styles, and in which rooms it is possible to use, and in which it is not recommended.
Content:
- A glimpse into the past - hi-tech design history
- High-Tech Fundamentals
- Hallway - expanding a small space
- Bathroom - convenience and brevity
- Living room - the dominance of modern technology
- Bedroom - hi-tech we use only partially
- Children - high-tech teenagers will appreciate
- The kitchen - hi-tech fits perfectly
- Office + hi-tech - a great combination
- Video: High-tech style. Interior in detail
A glimpse into the past - hi-tech design history
For the first time, architects started talking about such a trend as high-tech in the late seventies of the last century. This style arose as a product of late modernism. Ten years after its appearance, it spread everywhere, becoming fashionable. Echoing with pop art and illustrations for science fiction works, hi-tech has become a real challenge to established traditions, looking very lively and original.
A classic of the genre is the Paris Pompidou Center (1977). In France, he was criticized at random, saying that he terribly disfigures the historical center of the capital. But time passed, the building took root, and now the French proudly show it as one of the sights of Paris, along with the older symbols of the capital of France.
The architects of England fell in love with high-tech and did their best to actively promote it. However, in architecture, this direction has not taken root. Buildings built in this style can literally be counted on the fingers around the world. But in the late eighties of the last century, the high-tech style began to be used for interior decoration. His popularity increased from year to year, and its peak fell in the mid-nineties. However, today this dynamic and vibrant style has not lost its relevance.
High-Tech Fundamentals
The interior features in high-tech style are characterized by the following distinctive features:
1. The lines are clear, rigorous and simple. However, right angles and flat planes are not as simple as they seem: they conceal convenient hidden drawers and shelves, built-in wardrobes and household appliances. This is called "complex simplicity."
At first glance, you can’t say that these lockers can be opened
2. Use metal, glass, concrete and plastic elements. Such materials are also called industrial, unlike natural ones - wood and stone. The latter is either not used at all, or masked by staining for metal, for example.
3. It is customary to leave brick and concrete “as is”, without masking anything, sometimes a layer of plaster can be applied, but without frills and flowers or imitation of brick or blocks. Fine wallpapers, gilding and other decorations are not allowed.
The room on the walls of which an imitation of blocks was made
4. The rooms often have sliding doors and partitions.They are made of metal with frosted glass or plastic inserts. However, sometimes they are made of wood without decorating with anything.
Sliding door with frosted glass, dividing the room into zones.
5. High-tech style is distinguished by an abundance of built-in lamps. They are strengthened in the walls and ceiling. Sometimes they also use outdoor recessed lighting.The backlight is also placed on furniture, which is usually made of metal with a chrome coating or glass. The color of the built-in furniture repeats the color of the walls, and the lamps have an avant-garde look.
Lamps are located both on the ceiling and from the end of the side wall, due to the shape of which the room resembles a spaceship.
6. The main colors of this style are white, black, gray, metallic. The house is decorated with avant-garde paintings and sculptures. Often used for decoration black and white photographs and prints.
The living room wall is decorated with black and white photographs, and the furniture has unusual shapes.
7. In high-tech style, a large place is given to various super modern technology. Here she is present everywhere. The technology of the latest models is becoming one of the design elements, not only being used for its intended purpose, but also decorating the house. In this style, it is not customary to hide various communications and tubular structures, so here they are exhibited.
Large television panels are one of the main elements of this style.
High-tech rooms look spacious and comfortable. True, if you use this style in its purest form, you get a slightly chilly interior. Therefore, when decorating an apartment, it makes sense to “conjure” a little, mixing in other styles and softening some hi-tech dryness. Next, let's consider in which rooms this style will be appropriate.
Hallway - expanding a small space
This room is small in size. Since hi-tech is characterized by simplicity, functionality and dynamism, here it will have to fit. After all, if we design the hallway with elaborate decorative elements, then it will be completely lost, and will seem tiny and cramped. Simple and clear style lines of "high technology" - on the contrary, exactly what is needed in the corridor.
Simple, clean, bright hallway, no frills. The first thing that catches your eye is the presence of various elements of household appliances.
Bathroom - convenience and brevity
In the bathroom, too, there is not much space, but I want to put a lot of things. So the hi-tech style will help out here. And the shiny surfaces of chrome and glass look great in the bathroom. Moreover, metal and glass elements cannot be dispensed with in this room.
Straight lines, lots of light, glass and glossy surfaces.
To make the bathroom look stylish and modern, get a rectangular or square sink, metal or glass. Plain tiles, large mixers of bright colors, a huge mirror complement the interior.
A large rectangular sink, unusual taps and a huge mirror.
The main color of the room should be gray, metallic or silver. Yellow, blue and red details will enliven the atmosphere. It can be toothbrush holders or shelves, for example.
Living room - the dominance of modern technology
If the living room is small, then high-tech will do an excellent job visually making it bigger. Although in a huge living room a similar style will look advantageous. Now often these rooms are combined with the kitchen area - stylish and comfortable glass or plastic partitions come in handy.
Making a living room in this style requires the latest technology - you need to keep the brand. Unfortunately, you have to part with your beloved old TV or speakers from the last century - such a “retro” definitely will not fit into the interior.
The long pile on the carpets and their bright colors do not go well with the high-tech style.But they look good smooth or glossy flooring, plain wallpaper or painted walls and ceiling.
Living room, in which the main purpose is given to a large television panel and unusual furniture elements with glossy surfaces.
Bedroom - hi-tech we use only partially
The room where we sleep should be cozy and comfortable. Therefore, the bedroom is not completely finished in the style of “high technology” - it will turn out too strictly. But some of his "chips" can be used, and not without success.
For example, a bed without a headboard and equipped with built-in lighting looks great. Gray or ivory will complement the interior, as well as wallpaper without a picture. A pair of avant-garde lamps - and the bedroom will become modern and original.
But do not get carried away too much with glass, metal and plastic. For comfort, be sure to add textile decor elements - then it will be nice to sleep in the room.
A bedroom, the main elements of which are a bed with integrated lighting and a wardrobe with a glossy surface.
Children - high-tech teenagers will appreciate
Parents seldom arrange kids' rooms in such an avant-garde style. Little girls and boys are more suitable for cartoon characters and teddy bears on wallpaper, delicate pink and blue colors, soft fabrics. Therefore, interior design in the style of high-tech rooms for newborns is practically not found.
Children grow up turning into restless teens who love everything new and original. Separate elements of the “high technology” style in the student’s room will perfectly fit the work area, as well as a place to relax. Moreover, if a son or daughter likes a similar style, then it is quite possible to design a room in accordance with his or her tastes.
A simple, vibrant and vibrant room that will appeal to some teens.
The appearance of the working area of the same room.
The kitchen - hi-tech fits perfectly
It is in a kitchen that shines with many modern units, this style can be used to the full. Yes, there is a designer where to turn around, placing numerous built-in cabinets and appliances. In this room, work is constantly in full swing, and "high technology" will fit in here just perfectly.
Video: Exclusive high-tech cuisine
In this case, the tiles are solid for the apron. Although it would be even better to make the apron frosted glass or metal. A lot of lighting illuminating the work plane and cabinets, simple furniture without decorations, strict facades - this is what a modern high-tech kitchen looks like, brilliant and dynamic.
Spacious, bright kitchen with lots of lighting.
Video: High-tech kitchens
Office + hi-tech - a great combination
In the premises for work, all the features of this laconic, functional and vibrant style are able to fully reveal. Instead of a boring government office with dull rows of jobs, you can get a brilliant example of style and functionality. It will not be a shame here to invite any VIP-client, and he will be satisfied. And in the office of the CEO, and in the large working room, and in the reception room of the glass and metal partition, together with modern technology and built-in bright lights, they will look just fine.
High-tech is simply created for the office - strict lines and simple forms, nice appearance and at the same time do not distract from work.
Taking all these points into account, we can conclude that high-tech design is quite possible to apply not only in office buildings, but also in residential premises. Of course, not everyone likes him. Someone might think that an apartment in this style is too much like an office, well, you should not convince him. Everyone is free to choose what they like. But for those who love freedom and independence, they live brightly and dynamically, while appreciating functionality and laconicism, the high-tech style may well be liked and even loved.
Looking at these photos, you can make sure that the rooms decorated in this style are quite comfortable, and at the same time very unusual.Their basic elements can be combined with other styles, creating beautiful and comfortable interiors. And you can be sure that no one will have such an original apartment.
Video: Hi-tech style. Interior in detail
