Style Functionalism in the interior.

Functionalism arose in Germany in the 20s in the bowels of the Bauhaus architectural school and is still inseparably associated with this name. In France, the principles of functionality were developed by Le Corbusier, whose name is primarily associated with functionalism. The house, according to Le Corbusier, is “a machine for living”, in which a person should be as comfortable as possible.


Functionalism as a style was not formed immediately, but it largely determined the appearance of urban architecture and the interiors of multi-apartment "beehives", where expediency becomes the main goal. The main principle of this style is: purpose is higher than appearance, where the house is not a luxury, but the most functional place for human life.


The main idea of ​​this style is "form follows function". This style of interior is on the border between minimalism and high-tech style. Luxury and aesthetics rarely accompany such an interior style as functionalism.


The main thing in functionalism is not the beauty of the interior, but its convenience for a person. It is designed for those who want comfortable living conditions in a relatively small space of their apartment.


This style is a universal choice for those who are not interested in intricate decor, excesses and ostentatious luxury, but where moderation and convenience are felt in everything, starting from the layout, where you do not need to cross long corridors, and ending with the absence of “unnecessary” decor items in the interior. Here, standardization is opposed to individualism, and functionality excludes sophistication of forms.


The idea of ​​a continuous space was embodied in the layout, where one room flows into another without transitions, with a minimum of furnishings, and all small items are hidden in built-in wardrobes and shelving.


Furniture in functionalism should be simple and multifunctional: an armchair bed, a sofa bed, a corner sofa, beds moving out of cabinets or walls, a folding table, a book table, folding tables, etc. It can be made of simple and durable materials: wood, metal. As a rule, such furniture has shapes that repeat the proportions of the human body, or it is just upholstered furniture, easy to use, of simple geometric shapes. The upholstery is also made of simple and durable materials.


It is better not to use accessories at all or use simple standard items: glass or plastic vases, or paintings with a geometric pattern, mirrors are also widely used to create perspective and increase space.


All interior details are functional, there is no place for ordinary decorations. Open spaces are zoned with the help of mobile partitions, the layout is free. Widely used built-in niches, lights. A geometric pattern or smooth-colored surfaces are characteristic, sometimes the material of the walls is not hidden, concrete or brick become design elements.


Functionalism is a primary concern for the basics of life - light, air, heat, communications, square meters of personal and living space, rational planning and compliance with hygiene standards. In a standard layout, the interior performs a secondary function, and the inner feeling and psychological atmosphere of the home is slightly leveled. An abundance of light and air comes to the fore - wide windows with a minimum of partitions, without bars and stained-glass windows, which can be easily opened for ventilation. Complex and layered curtains are not the place here, neat blinds are acceptable, although light tulle and thick simple curtains are also suitable.


In the interior design, mostly cold tones are used, preference is given to white, which creates a feeling of spaciousness and saves sunlight, it is possible to use bright, for example, red or green, color accents.


The rationality of functionalism, contrary to the prevailing opinion about the monotony of this style, allows you to create not only a comfortable for a person, but also an aesthetically attractive and original modern interior. Functionalism is ideal for a business person; this style is preferred by energetic, active people who value their time and are open to everything new and unusual.


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