Elegance MID-CENTURY Modern or futuristic of the second half of the 1960s? What interior is closer to you? We understand the features of each direction.
Retro style in the interior is relevant not the first season. Designers not only skillfully introduce vintage things in projects, but also fully stylize the design under that era. Like a grandmother's chest. Perhaps it is he who will inspire you to rethink modern space?
All about the interior in the style of the 1960s
FeaturesHow to issue an interior in this style
- Elegant early 60s
- futuristic afternoon
Features of the interior in the style of the 60s
Sixties are one of the most cheerful eras of the last century. The heavy 1950s ended, the world overcame the consequences of World War II, and the expected increase in the economy began.
It is in the 1960s that new technologies appear in mass production: light plastic and polypropylene, which can be molding. Designers are also experimenting with materials, forcing the metal and the tree to acquire an unusual form. At this time, such masterpieces appear as the Nesso Table Lamp Giancarlo Mattioli, Pantone S chair and the famous ballroom Ball shape.
Main traits
- At the beginning of the decade, simplicity, ease and elegant conciseness come to fashion. Things are becoming more and more functional. Scandinavian design is gaining popularity.
- By the middle of the sixties, the interior style becomes bolder. The world is inspired by the conquest of space and futurology, extravagant furniture, clean colors and reception, which is so popular today, - Blanketing ones.
- Popularity gains paper wallpaper. They conquer the variety of drawings and ease of work with them.
- The issue of objects becomes mass. The cheapening of materials leads to the fact that people no longer buy sofas, tables and armchairs for centuries, they are ready to easily change them.
- That up to specific prints, then the influence of pop art and hippie feels. The first one refers to the geometry and a repeating pattern, the second brought a floristic aesthetics.
In general, the Soviet design did not lag behind the world, some things were copied, but more often were the result of rethinking the works of Western colleagues. Therefore, the old objects of the situation that belonged to grandmothers, you can safely stylize today. And even without additional work: if it is in good condition, it is not necessary to repaint it.
How to issue interior
Despite the one era, we will highlight two directions: elegant and futuristic. Hippie appeared at the end of the decade, so their style can be attributed to the 1970s era.Elegant early 60s
The main features of this direction: conciseness, simplicity and functionality. This affects the choice of finishes, furniture and decor. One tree is served from the main materials of the finish. Cabinets, dressers, couches, decorative panels on the wall - all this is made of wood. In the interior of such a retro style, a wooden headset will be sure to appear, and in the bedroom or in the living room - the panel over the bed.
The wallpaper is not necessary here, the design is not so extravagant, so the neutral paint of the base color will be appropriate. But you can enter the color with the help of upholstered furniture. Bright accent upholstery - one of the most notable techniques. Another feature: Thin high feet of furniture. It gives everything lightness and air, even big rooms do not look hard.
Pay attention to the layout. There are practically no partitions in space, it is maximally open. It is relevant today.
The stylistics of the early 1960s fits well into modern design. And if you do not want to focus on Retro, you can only slightly designate the era.
- Take a look at modern counterpart furniture on thin legs. Many manufacturers offer rethinkable models of Prince or Oculus.
- Oddly enough, but in the assortment IKEA, too, you can also find things with a historical note. For example, a cabinet under TV from the "Stockholm" series or a "ODCH" series is an inexpensive analogue of the cult Eams.
- They will help to cope with stylization and accessories. For example, a classic floor lamp or a table lamp without an unnecessary decor.
- Do not forget about the technique. In retro design, SMEG no equal, especially if you stylize the kitchen and dining room.
Futuristic second half of the 60s
In the photo, such an interior in retro style looks unusual, catchy and effectively. It's all about the range and shape.
Here the trend on elegant furniture continues. True, materials change and partly the form. Fancy Extravagant models Chairs and sofas, cast chairs and plastic tables, bright fur puffs dilute neat body furniture. New models become as if streamlined. Subject also adds in brightness. Predated wallpaper or simply deserted walls - they become accents. The main thing is not to overdo it and do not plunge into Kitch. Since the colors themselves are characterized as clean and even psychedelic.
In modern interpretation, designers try to leave excessive decorativeness of the second half of the 1960s.
- They use more restrained complex colors. Neutral palette is a base. And the brightness add accents in the form of panels on the wall, soft and cabinet furniture, decor.
- Use Color Blankets - Color Spots. This idea is suitable for any room. The main thing is that there are several colors, and the items were large. For example, sofa and chairs, curtains, paintings, machinery and cabinet furniture. It will be enough 3-4 stains.
- Throw accessories - the basis of the interior design in retro style. Akari Tesser from Isama Noguchi is a good landmark for selection of decor.
- Art. Posters with paintings Pop Art, Reproductions Andy Warhol and Comics Roy Liechtenstein - All this will create the right atmosphere of the era.
