Stylish roof
The architectural delights of modernism, like high-tech, require a non-standard solution for the roofing structure. Most often, projects use a gable frame.
Spacious house in Art Nouveau style
The original design allows the use of all types of materials:
- glass;
- polycarbonate;
- metal or ceramic tiles.
Modernism also implies a combination of several materials. This solution makes the house perfect and beautiful. The color scheme uses a single color.
Large living room in an Art Nouveau house
Exterior nuances
The focus on external expressiveness, characteristic of modern design, gave rise to the beauty and picturesqueness of the facades of buildings built in this style. Depending on the geographical location and mentality of the country’s inhabitants, this may be expressed in the following details:
- metal frames, many glass inserts, ceramics - in France;
- wave-shaped facades, “dragon” tiles, spiers and turrets - in Spain;
- massive stained glass windows - in America;
- asymmetry, different textures of cladding, a lot of wood - in Russia.
Accessory for furnishings in modern style
Facade of a modern house
Soft and smooth lines are used for external facades. Preference is given to dynamic textures that emphasize the aesthetic appearance of the house.
Living room in modern style
A prerequisite is natural colors and harmony with the environment.
Modern two-story house in Art Nouveau style
Features of the design of different rooms
Let's take a closer look at how to bring classic modernism to life in different rooms of the house. For clarity, here are photos of real interiors in modern style.
Living room
Paint the walls a single color, use wallpaper with a relief texture or decorative plaster. Lay the floor with parquet or tiles or mosaics. Functional areas can be highlighted using an accent surface, lighting design or spectacular wall decor. Furniture in a modern living room is often arranged not symmetrically, but in the shape of the letter L or like an island. Often the interior is complemented with a fireplace to enhance the atmosphere of comfort.
Living room in Art Nouveau style
Bedroom
The main object of any bedroom - a convenient and comfortable bed - is most often equipped with a spectacular headboard, which becomes the main decoration of the room. Diffused light will add intimacy to the room, and a calm shade of the walls and ceiling will help relieve emotional tension. A soft carpet is often laid on the floor. Wardrobes with spectacular fronts, a chest of drawers and bedside tables with legs will harmoniously complement the interior and solve the storage issue.
Children's
Art Nouveau is also perfect for decorating a nursery. The absence of pointed corners reduces the risk of injury, and tastefully selected items have a beneficial effect on the aesthetic development of the baby. A bedside rug with a floral pattern, images of waves or butterflies on the walls, monograms, arches, niches and arched doorways will help complete the look.
An eclectic, bright room for a teenager with a touch of modern and pop art
ADVICE. Design ideas in which a child’s room is visually transformed into a forest clearing, a tree house or a play park are ideally suited to the Art Nouveau mood.
Kitchen
The elegant, slightly vintage mood of the modern kitchen goes well with modern household appliances - hob, hood, coffee machine and other gadgets. The work area is most often lined with ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, stone or glass. The main thing is that the material has sufficient strength, is easy to wash off dirt and is resistant to changes in temperature and humidity.
Hallway
The walls of a modern hallway are often painted or covered with wallpaper with smooth lines or floral patterns. A practical, wear-resistant material is selected for the floor. Furniture should solve the assigned tasks, while being highly decorative. Accessories are chosen that are functional: designer hangers, shelves, mirrors, spectacular lamps.
ADVICE. In the hallway of a modern standard apartment there is sometimes not enough space for a full-fledged modernist scope. If the area of the room leaves much to be desired and does not allow for convenient and aesthetically organized storage, it is worth considering the option of organizing a dressing room.
Classic banquette in a modern interior
Bathroom
Bathroom walls are usually tiled, and often only partially, in combination with painting. The floor is most often tiled or mosaic, sometimes self-leveling. The design can be complemented by mosaic panels, stylized plumbing fixtures and bathroom furniture, neat lamps, and bathroom accessories.
ADVICE . In this room, it is especially important to pay attention to the little things: from the liquid soap dispenser to sockets, from the mixer to bath textiles. Even a small mistake can seriously spoil the overall picture.
Window
The window sizes usually resemble those of large store windows. This gives a feeling of space and lightness. The idea of such glazing is not only aesthetic appearance, but also maximum access to natural light.
Modern style bathroom
On the upper floors, small windows of non-standard shapes and sizes are most often installed.
Bathroom in a modern style house
Garage: convenient location
Garage and cottage, made in one solution
A house in a modern style should be as functional as possible. Therefore, designing a modern house involves having a garage, which can be accessed directly from the living space.
Wooden facade of a house in Art Nouveau style
There is also a basement throughout the entire area of the garage, in which you can store many things.
Living room in a house in Art Nouveau style
Veranda for a good rest
Verandas and terraces not only transform the appearance of cottage buildings, but also allow you to make the most of the space. Therefore, modern houses (projects) with terraces, beautiful furniture and landscaping have become especially popular. Proper design and interior of the space allows you to create an ideal place to relax.
Large wooden house in Art Nouveau style
Yaroslavsky railway station
Address:
Komsomolskaya Square, 5
Yaroslavsky railway station. Photo: @levik
The history of the Yaroslavl station began back in 1859. It was then that Alexander II decided to build a railway from Moscow to Sergiev Posad. It took a long time to decide where exactly the station would be located, but in the end they decided to build it on Kalanchevskaya Square, which is now called Komsomolskaya.
Initially, the design of the station was carried out by the architect M.Yu. Levesta, but the Road Board decided to change the architect. The final project belongs to the architect R.I. Kuzmin.
Externally, Yaroslavsky Station resembled Moskovsky Station in St. Petersburg. In 1870, its building was rebuilt - additional side buildings appeared.
The further the railway was extended, the more the station building expanded. So, in 1899, architect L.N. took on a new reconstruction project. Kekushev and F.O. Shekhtel. It is thanks to F.O. Shekhtel Yaroslavl Station acquired details that you can see.
For example, pay attention to the facade of the building - its prototype was the pavilion of the Russian North, which was created by the artist K.A. Korovin. The architect rethought the elements of ancient Russian architecture and cleverly incorporated them into the station project.
In 1907, Yaroslavsky Station became Northern. It changed not only the name, but also the appearance, acquiring modern features. But despite modernization, original architectural details can still be found inside and outside the building, such as massive columns or ancient facades.
Layout of the territory of a house in Art Nouveau style
The surrounding area should fully reflect the main stylistic idea. Modernism involves natural materials, large spaces, which are emphasized by arched lines with greenery and beautiful lighting.
Interior of a house in Art Nouveau style
The area around the house is distributed as conveniently as possible for a comfortable and relaxed holiday. In terms of landscape design, you can most often find:
- garden with exotic plants and shrubs;
- relaxation area in the garden with swimming pool and barbecue;
- front garden in front of the house.
The design uses natural tones, a lot of greenery in the form of lawns and paths paved with stone.
Neo-modern house with swimming pool
Swimming pool - perfect relaxation
The adjacent swimming pool will become a pleasant place for relaxation and relaxation
Modernism brings extraordinary and modern solutions. Therefore, a swimming pool has become a necessity for successful and courageous people. This piece of the yard’s exterior is located at the back, with direct access to it.
Shapes and sizes can be from very small to huge, with transparent sides or paved with sky-colored tiles. It all depends on the area of the territory.
Kitchen with island in modern style
The two-level pool designs contain a Jacuzzi, a waterfall and a calm water area, the photos of which will cause a storm of delight.
Wooden house in Art Nouveau style
Hotel "Metropol" on Teatralny Proezd
Address:
Teatralny proezd, building 2
Hotel "Metropol". Photo: @kaif_chka
Mamontov, Polenov, Andreev, Kekushev, Vrubel and Korovin took part in the creation of one of the most famous buildings in Moscow. It all started with the fact that Savva Mamontov decided to build a “magnificent social and cultural center.”
The project was carried out by the young architect V.F. Valcott, and the construction was carried out by Vrubel, Korovin, architect Kekushev, engineer Chokolov. As a result, a luxurious building appeared, which is still very popular among guests of the capital.
Despite the fire and assault that occurred during Soviet times, the building retained its appearance. Therefore, we advise you to definitely reach it.
What to look at? First, pay attention to the roof, which is covered with a glass dome. Secondly, look how harmoniously the Metropol fits into the style of the surrounding buildings. For example, the arched vaults of the facade continue at the Maly Theater.
Be sure to take a look at the bas-reliefs on the facades: these are the work of Andreev and they even have a name - “Seasons”. The facades, in general, deserve special attention, because their mosaic panels can be viewed indefinitely.
Once upon a time, the poet Osip Mandelstam lived in room 253 of the Metropol Hotel, and the release of the first issue of the Golden Fleece magazine was celebrated by writer Andrei Bely, poet and prose writer Valery Bryusov and other celebrities. Now Metropol is still operating. Only now it is a 5-star hotel.
Dream front garden
The front garden is an integral calling card of any home. Therefore, the design of this site is treated with the utmost responsibility. It reflects the taste preferences of the owners, expressed in green compositions of shrubs and exotic plantings that will not lose their attractiveness throughout the year.
Black and white facade of a house in Art Nouveau style
In large areas, stylistic ideas are played out, complemented by lawn grass, paved paths made of flat bricks and wrought-iron benches for relaxation.
A small front garden should emphasize and match the facade of the house. Therefore, the porch is most often decorated with greenery in flowerpots and unusual containers.
What colors to use in the interior
The colors inherent in modernism are conventionally divided into basic, active and additional. The first include those colors that form the basis of the room and are a kind of background - sand, white, peach, cream.
The color range is limited to calm natural shades - brown, ivory, green, yellow and others. It is worth giving preference to muted tones.
After choosing the main color, you can decide on active color elements that will contrast with the overall background. Most often they are wooden tables, parquet flooring, chairs, stairs, brown or pale yellow sofa upholstery. To dilute the severity of the interior, additional color accents are used: terracotta sofa cushions, indoor plants, pale burgundy textiles, etc.
The contrast of light finishes and dark furniture is one of the key features of the style.
Patio – relaxation in comfort
Patio for family and holiday gatherings
In mansions and country houses, the patio represents aesthetics and harmony. This is a place where you can comfortably spend time with your family or a fun company.
Most often it is located on the back side of the house. It is desirable that it is directly adjacent to the doors. In this case, it will be convenient to take out dishes, drinks and cutlery.
The patio design features clean lines and natural materials. It houses a comfortable table with armchairs made of wicker or forged metal, complemented by soft plain pillows.
Modern large house in Art Nouveau style
The flooring can be covered with ceramic tiles or wood panels. The patio can be open or covered. In the first option, the furniture is made from materials that are resistant to weather conditions.
However, in most cases, preference is given to closed areas. You can spend time in them even in inclement weather, enjoying relaxation and communication.
To create a unified image, the color scheme should not differ from the facade of the building.
Stylish modern house
Historical background and difference between concepts
The modern style (as “modern” is translated from French) loudly declared itself at the turn of the 19th-20th centuries, covering almost all areas of creative activity: from interiors to painting, sculpture, printing and jewelry technology. In each country, the modern style acquired its own characteristics and received different names. In France it is known as art nouveau or art nouveau (literally “new art”). In America it is sometimes called Tiffany (in honor of the artist Louis Comfort Tiffany). Jugendstil (“youth style”) became widespread in Germany. Liberty (“freedom”) - among the Italians. In Switzerland it is the "spruce style" (or "herringbone style").
Possessing many nuances, modernity has a striking unifying feature: the harmonious unity of all objects surrounding a person. Made in accordance with natural aesthetics, Art Nouveau interiors at the same time have high functionality, which is expressed in the use of innovative techniques and practical materials.
Home mini-office in modern style
Difficulties in translation: modern or not
It would seem that everything is clear: the time frame of modernity is roughly outlined, its features are clearly expressed. However, because of the name of this style, there is confusion and different points of view regarding what exactly is called “modern style”. Even famous designers and fashion historians argue about this.
Classical modernism was considered “modern” when it arose, about a century ago.
Chandelier with a futuristic Artichoke design
In the 50-60s of the 20th century, the style was rethought and simplified. Mid-century modern acquired more laconic forms, opted for less intricate decor and even greater practicality. Having adopted from the classic modern style a love for natural materials, a natural palette, functionality, as well as a craving for solidity and status combined with bold design techniques, and even some futurism.
But that's not all. Some design experts express the opinion that modernism is not at all a set of specific decorative techniques and stylistic features, but the very concept of modern and relevant design. And therefore it should not be limited by time frames. A should denote the style that is most relevant “here and now.”
The most common opinion, however, is to still classify the classic version of the style as modern, as well as its rethought version - mid-century modern. Modern style (in its current understanding) is contemporary (which, by the way, also translates as “modern”).
Ironic design of a chest of drawers with a touch of modern style
Modernism in art
Symbolism, a movement with mythological, allegorical overtones, which became very popular at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, had a great influence on Art Nouveau painting and sculpture. In their paintings, Art Nouveau artists sought to ennoble reality and give it more romantic images. Elongated figures stand out especially against the background of single-color surfaces. In literature, the modern style also replaced classical works. The books began to raise more philosophical questions, with deep insight into the inner world of the characters, and sometimes simply with a description of the “stream of consciousness.” In music, modernism involves the use of unexpected sound effects and a combination of different genres.
Stylish seating area with a nod to Art Nouveau
Modernism in architecture
The architecture of the modern style is distinguished by the desire for external decorativeness. It also avoids right angles and lines, and plant-themed decorations can often be found on the facades. During the construction of buildings, stained glass windows, forged metal, and untreated natural stone were actively used. Great importance was attached to the interior design - the rooms “flowing” into each other helped to emphasize the beauty of the Art Nouveau style in the interior. The space was visually enlarged due to arched openings, large mirrors on the walls, multi-level ceilings and light colors of decoration.
Features of Russian Art Nouveau
The creators of Art Nouveau in Russia paid tribute to folklore and Slavic flavor. Here, like in no other country in the world, provincial “wooden” Art Nouveau is widespread, and the subjects of the paintings are closely related to Russian fairy tales and epics (remember the legendary “Demon” by M. Vrubel or “The Bird of Gamayun” by V. Vasnetsov). In big cities, the modern style in the interiors of houses amazed with its thoughtful luxury. The decor flowing from the floor to the walls and ceiling, elegant flights of stairs with intricate railings, panels with carvings - all this created a complex composition that could be looked at endlessly.
Examples of Russian Art Nouveau, which Muscovites have probably seen more than once while walking around the city (and other Russians - in replicated photos), are the apartment building of the Trinity Church on Gryazekh, the Gorky museum-apartment (Ryabushinsky's mansion), the mansion of the merchant Nosov, the apartment building of the merchant Filatova.
Area in front of the house
It is the hallmark of a country cottage. Modernism involves the location of buildings close to nature. Therefore, when landscaping this area, you need to adhere to the same style of the house and the site.
The main emphasis is on the fence and gates. In this case, natural stone and metal structures are used. An area for cars to enter and a path in the gate is created.
The integrity of the landscape design should also be adhered to. If shrubs are planted in the yard, then they should also be in front of the house. Vertical gardening of coniferous trees is encouraged. At any time of the year they will delight you with their green crown.
Northern interpretation
The northern modernist format of houses is distinguished by severity and sometimes even rudeness, while the architecture complies with all the laws of stylistics. The special design of the facades is determined by individual differences in climatic conditions.
Features that indicate a northern design are the presence of:
- façade bay windows;
- hexagonal window openings;
- pointed roofs.
