Features of high-tech furniture, materials for its manufacture

High-tech bathroom features

High-tech is a stylistic direction, the presence of which can be understood by the following characteristics:

• A lot of free space and blurred boundaries of the room. To obtain the desired effect, suspended ceilings with illumination, mirrored, transparent and chrome surfaces, and heated floors are used.
• Lack of decorative elements. The walls are decorated with large panels, on which there are no all kinds of patterns, embossing, so that they do not create the effect of a small room.
• There is a modern bathroom.
• Combination of shades. The design of the bathroom contains cold and light colors that are similar to each other. They do not "cut" the area of ​​the room into different parts, creating a single image.
• High-quality backlighting. Artificial light is present on all walls, in the bathroom area, on the ceiling, and furnishings.
• Natural materials are completely absent.

Perfect order is one of the main rules of hi-tech. Here all things are in their place and do not overload the space.

In hi-tech, it is important that the room looks spacious

Bedroom furniture

High-tech people prefer multifunctional and spacious items, such as a sleeping bed with built-in drawers as a storage system for bed linen.

The main element of the bedroom is a bed with strict geometric proportions. Such a design will perfectly complement a model equipped with decorative lighting and an adjustable headboard, as well as a suspended structure or a floating product. The bed is generally not equipped with a pronounced back and is made in the form of a podium. The sleeping place can have a variety of mechanisms and transform, changing its size and shape.

The room can be equipped with several armchairs on thin legs, a chest of drawers in the form of a cube and a hinged table, giving the high-tech interior weightlessness.

The photo shows a floating black double bed in a high-tech bedroom interior.

An ideal option for a bedroom would be a large straight-shaped wardrobe or a dressing room located in a niche. A small coffee table with a glass top will perfectly fit into the decor.

A high-tech bedroom set basically does not imply a dressing table and traditional bedside tables. Instead, lightweight structures are installed, combined with the back of the sleeping bed. The room is furnished with a compact chest of drawers, weightless shelves with hidden fixtures.

In the photo there is a high-tech bedroom interior with a green furniture set.

Reasons for the popularity of the style

Modern high-tech (or "high technology") is one of the youngest interior styles. Today, it has become an urban trend that is equally sought after by buyers of all ages. The direction has gained great popularity due to the following features:

• The functionality of all furnishing elements;
• Extravagance and austerity of outlines;
• Minimalism and brevity;
• The ability to "unload" the space and fill even a small room with light.

High-tech trends appeal to those who seek to escape from the usual classic forms, to provide comfort in the house, and to visually expand the space. The style is in demand among adherents of an ascetic environment, people striving for self-expression, passionate about futuristic themes. High-tech is designed for practical individuals who prefer to do with a minimum of the most necessary items, provide a large amount of free space in the room, and embody the most modern trends in reality.

Bathroom decoration

The whole process of finishing a bathroom consists of three stages: working with the ceiling, flooring and walls. Let's take a closer look at each of them.

Walls. It is preferable to stick to the classic design and use ceramic tiles.

It is important to emphasize the restraint of style, so the tiled laying will perfectly fit into the theme. Choose plain ceramics that are not painted with patterns and designs.

It is desirable that the walls are light and glossy. If you want contrast, make them black and white.

Floors. Restraint is also welcome here. A great option is plain tiles. For greater effect, use the technology of self-leveling floors. Their perfect glossy surface looks stylish and rich.

Ceiling. Should be perfectly flat, with no visible transitions. Therefore, stretch ceilings will come in handy. They are quite easy to install and moisture resistant.

The main features of high-tech style

Houses made in this design look unusual and complex, resembling space structures. Or vice versa, they are characterized by ease of implementation, representing the shape of a cube. They cannot be confused with any others.

The main feature of hi-tech is functionality and economy, which makes buildings simple at first glance, similar to ordinary flat boxes of various sizes assembled into a single structure.

Distinctive features of the style:

1. Simple, clear geometric shapes;
2. Functionality of the premises;
3. High technologies used in construction;
4. The predominance of technical elements, various staircases, elevators, shafts;
5. The presence of mirror and glass surfaces;
6. Lack of an abundance of decorative elements;
7. Application of the principles of minimalism;
8. Pragmatism in the planning of premises;
9. Flat roofs, often protruding significantly beyond the outer walls;
10. Use of rectangular and cubic structures;
11. A wide variety of light sources in the interior.

The most commonly used materials in construction are:

• metal;
• glass;
• plastic;
• mirror surfaces.

The walls are based on:

• monolithic structures and reinforced concrete slabs;
• foam blocks;
• ceramic blocks;
• less often - inserts of brick and wood.

To create partitions, use:

• glass;
• plastic;
• polycarbonate.

Exterior finishing is carried out:

• composite panels;
• corrugated board;
• reinforced glass.

Often, several types of wall cladding are used at once.

Windows in high-tech houses, as a rule, are panoramic - from floor to ceiling, contributing to the maximum amount of natural light entering the premises, and giving a spectacular look to the entire structure. In this case, the glass must be impact-resistant and reflect ultraviolet light.

Since the ideas of creating a high-tech home (hi-tech translation from English - "high technologies") are aimed at energy saving and efficiency, modern types of engineering systems are often used in the arrangement: solar panels, wind-based generators, air heating, own well.

When decorating and finishing work at home, preference is given to cold, monochromatic, muted shades. The most common finishing colors are:

• White;
• Gray;
• black.

To emphasize certain details, colors are combined with others, thereby creating contrast.

Materials and colors used

The spectacular appearance of such houses ensures the use of the most smooth and shiny materials in construction and decoration. Concrete, metal and glass are used more often than plastic and wood.

The latter is used to soften some structures, including small wooden elements in them. Also, this material is used in order to better fit a high-tech house into the natural landscape.

Designing and building such a structure is quite expensive. Given the characteristics of these buildings, they are not suitable for everyone.

If you value simplicity, unusual shapes, clear lines, minimalism in the interior, then perhaps it is in such a house that you will feel calm and comfortable.

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Finishing options

For a bathroom, regardless of the style of decoration, ceramic tiles are considered the best option for wall decoration. If we are talking about a high-tech bathroom, then it should be a large square or rectangular tile. The walls in such a room are predominantly monochromatic, but it is possible to combine two tones of similar color or to use ceramic mosaics - also in tone and, preferably, with a metallic sheen.

Hi-tech does not strive to use original finishing materials, so ceramic flooring is also suitable for the floor. It is possible to imitate marble or other natural stone, but in monochrome. Another good option is self-leveling floors, which allow you to create a perfectly even glossy or matte finish.

Now let's talk about finishing the ceilings. Since the hi-tech style "loves" smooth, even surfaces, it is difficult to come up with a better option than a stretch ceiling. Today you can choose absolutely any color for a stretch ceiling, including glossy black, which is so popular in the high-tech style.

As we already wrote, a high-tech bathroom should be spacious enough. An additional visual increase in space is often created by finishing. For its implementation, as a rule, such types of coatings are used as mosaic, porcelain stoneware and ceramic tiles, artificial or natural stone, glass and plastic panels, moisture-resistant paint, and plaster.

The preferred texture is gloss. As for prints in decoration, they are undesirable. Geometric patterns will become an acceptable option. Also, the finishing coating can imitate concrete, brick or other building materials.

The floor can be made as solid and glossy as the walls using porcelain stoneware tiles

In this case, it is important that it has an anti-slip surface. You can make the floor monolithic using self-leveling floor technology

The tiled surface can be finished with a natural stone, for example, marble.

The main criteria for finishing a high-tech ceiling is to create a smooth and even monochromatic surface.For this, materials such as lime, paint, slats, plastic panels are used. A stretch ceiling will be a very suitable option for such a bath. It is quite possible to decorate the ceiling with inserts that will have a glass or metal texture.

If you nevertheless decide to decorate a small bathroom in a similar style, for example, in a one-room apartment, then you should make sure that the decoration contains more light colors, as well as reflective elements. They help to visually enlarge the space. Vertical and horizontal trim elements also have other visual effects. The former are able to visually increase the height of the ceilings, and the latter - the width of your bathroom.

High-tech bathroom lighting

The lighting equipment industry has undergone global changes. They allow you to create a mysterious, mesmerizing, romantic atmosphere in the bathroom, based on the preferences of the owners.

High-quality lighting is inherent in the very concept of the style

You need to carefully consider the lighting in each functional area.

There are three ways to illuminate the hygiene room:

1. Using spot lighting. They are distributed around the entire perimeter of the room. Place light sources above the shower and sink. To do this, use built-in spotlights. Lights with round or square shades are installed above the entrance and furniture.
2. Using the main ceiling light. An intricate structure of metal tubes is assumed here. They emit thin rays of light with different directions.
3. Sconces are effectively used if there is furniture with an angular configuration in the bathroom. Corner recessed wall lamps are trapezoidal, triangular or square.

Modern lighting devices can produce light of different brightness and tone: cold, warm, reflected, diffused. It is very convenient to use lighting with a motion sensor, then you have the opportunity to save energy and feel the high-tech inventions of specialists.

LED strips placed behind mirrors and shelves, in niches in walls and ceilings are suitable as decorative lighting.

High-tech is a real opportunity to distinguish yourself, to combine advanced technologies in the interior of your apartment, while maintaining a cozy atmosphere. A competently equipped room in this style has a calming effect on the owners, allows you to relax, be alone with your thoughts. High-tech interior design is expensive, but worth it.

High-tech style - living room

This room should have a large area that can be zoned with glass partitions with metal frames. Living room decoration can be created from plastic, glass, steel, synthetics.

Color accents are welcome. Steel tones go well with deep blue, and red pillows can also be placed here.

• The walls are painted with matte or glossy paint.
• Suspended or stretch ceilings.
• If they are multi-level, use spotlights.
• The floors must be smooth, from laminate, tiles, or self-leveling floors can be made.
• For a more comfortable stay, the "warm floors" complex is also suitable.
• The wardrobe is built-in, and the rest of the furniture is modular.

From accessories - photographs in black and white, portraits or huge illustrations of the metropolis.

High-tech in the interior of the apartment is both an aquarium with fish in the living room, and a minimum of plants. Do not forget about the newfangled technology: LCD panels, computer, audio system, etc.

But all these items must be in harmony with each other.

Features of the design of a small bath

The high-tech stylistic direction is perfect for small bathrooms in Khrushchevs.This style is characterized by the use of glossy, mirror, glass surfaces that visually expand the space. Minimalism reigns in the design, very few decorative details are used, each square meter is organized rationally. The overall color scheme in a compact room should be predominantly light. White, light gray, light brown tones are suitable as the main ones. Corner baths and shower cabins will help save space. By the way, the bathtub takes up more space in comparison with the shower.

Hanging furniture, hidden niches, glass shelves are great options for small rooms. In wall decoration, vertical fragments will visually increase the height of the room, while horizontal inserts will make the room wider.

Using hi tech elements in the bathroom

Technological innovations are often indispensable for hi-tech accessories. It can be a digital clock, a moisture-resistant TV, various devices with intelligent control systems.

As for the paintings, it is better that they be canvases in the style of modernism or abstraction. If they have geometry, then this is a double plus. As for the various hooks, vials, and vials, the design requires all of them to be finished in a metal look.

One of the most sought-after high-tech accessories is a mirror. In this case, you need to select a model that has an even shape. You can opt for frame mirrors, but at the same time the pattern in this part should be in harmony with the atmosphere in the room.

Plumbing devices in high-tech bathroom design

Technique. The presence of modern functional equipment and plumbing devices is an important point, because remember that the main feature of the style is the use of innovative technologies. Such a bathroom is inferior in the degree of comfort and coziness to other classic design directions, meanwhile, even in a small space, you can realize all the functional moments.

Plumbing should have strict forms, it is advisable to use hanging devices that take up little space and are functional at the same time. Instead of a luxurious bathtub, it is better to install the most functional shower cabin with strict forms. Remember, we talked about the space component of the hi tech style, so you can embody this idea in sinks, faucets and other accessories - these devices should be unusual and non-standard, even finding them will take a lot of time.

High-tech bathroom wall decoration

Walls. The materials used for wall decoration should be done in restrained colors, and the best solution is to use plain ceramic tiles (no patterns and designs). Plastic panels that imitate tiles are also well suited for solving this issue. Preferred colors for wall decoration are white, black, gray, "metallic", and contrast in this case is also allowed.

Floors. Like walls, high-tech bathroom floors should be kept in a strict manner - no frills or play of color. The materials must be durable and take into account the presence of harmful factors in the form of high temperatures, steam and water. Remember also safety, so avoid using glossy surfaces. Since we are talking about high technologies, we strongly recommend using self-leveling floors without a pattern.

When decorating the ceiling, you should pay special attention to lighting fixtures. The very finishing of the ceiling can be done using plastic panels; glossy stretch ceilings with built-in spotlights are also ideal. High-tech bathroom design color solutions

High-tech bathroom design color solutions

Fireplaces

Stylish fireplace option

• The wall-mounted fireplace can be wall-mounted like one of the flat-panel plasma TVs. Using small catalytic converters, the wall-mounted fireplace has the ability to burn off odors, stale indoor air, efficiently return warm and neutral air back into the air;
• The electric high-tech fireplace does not need to be charged with wood and ash removal, which are inherent in traditional fireplaces, will add a touch of high technology with its design. Such models also often resemble a wall-mounted plasma panel or a dimensional picture with a flame flickering behind a glass display. It can be controlled with a remote control;

The style consists of straight lines and geometric shapes.

High-tech elements

The floor should be finished in parquet, linoleum or laminate, but only in neutral shades. The use of ceramic tiles is also quite acceptable. One of the best options will be a self-leveling floor, because it is able to create an imitation of absolutely any coating. If comfort is not enough for you, then you can use carpets, but always solid and with a large pile.

Walls should have light colors, it is best to choose sand, white or gray.
A glossy stretch ceiling will perfectly reflect all the space under it, moreover, it is able to give the room additional volume and increase the amount of light. Lighting fixtures can be built in.

Additional design tips

There are many tips and practical recommendations that will help you cope with work on your own, avoid mistakes and create a unique bathroom.

When decorating a high-tech room, you should adhere to the following requirements:

1. Do not try to hide communications, which is usually considered a basic requirement when creating a classic interior. Plumbing and sewerage pipes, made in the same style as the furnishings, will only emphasize the direction. It is recommended to replace the usual materials with chrome-plated metal that fits perfectly into the overall style.
2. Make the most of mirror coatings. Mirrors visually enlarge the space, make the room spacious. To emphasize the overall style, it is also recommended to use mirror inserts on the main furnishings.
3. Use a lot of lockers in the interior - the high-tech style is distinguished by its severity, so jars of cream, bottles of shampoo will spoil the overall picture.
4. Try to ensure maximum space when installing plumbing. If there is a toilet in the bathroom, it is better to make sure that the washbasin is located separately. When installing a shower stall, make sure that the door will open without obstacles.
5. If spotlights are used to illuminate the bathroom, the area with the washbasin and the mirror should be made the most illuminated. It is here that cosmetics are applied, hygiene procedures are carried out, so bright light is not just an accent, but also a necessity.
6. It is better to install additional lighting near the bath, especially if you have a habit of reading while relaxing in warm water.
7. Do not leave the corners free - this is the ideal place for corner shelves or cabinets. Thanks to these zones, it is easy to free up space for additional accessories or furniture.

If the bathroom is spacious, it is better to refuse to use the room for installing a washing machine or boiler. Such experiments will break the rigor of the style.