Ideas for the design of inconvenient protrusions in the interior

Pilon - at the head

Floor support in living rooms is one of the most inconvenient constructions. Large ledge often interferes arrange furniture as it is convenient for the owners. In the bedroom, such an element is easy to beat by turning it into headboard and highlighting it with any facing material. Bright accent wallpapers, wood, laminate and decorative plaster will do.

The first photo shows an interesting example of the interior, where the designers beat the pylon upholstered with velvet. He favorably complemented the decoration, softened the severity of the lines and added coziness. In the second photo, we used panels with wood imitation.

Ceiling box - kitchen element

The ventilation box can be annoying, "crushing", and seem superfluous, but look how organically it fits into the kitchen interior, combining in color with the walls. The construct acts as a kind of frame for the headset, which becomes as if recessed inside. This technique gives the kitchen a complete look.

Take a look a selection of ideas for decorating the ventilation duct.

Ledge in the color of the walls

Any ledge can be turned into an architectural feature. Despite the fact that it seems superfluous, the "outstanding" element adds individuality to the room, "complicates" its appearance, and allows a creative approach to the solution.

If you do not want to focus on the ledge, the best way to dissolve it in space is to paint it in the color of the walls.

Niche - for shelves

Any niches can be used as efficiently as possible. Turn recesses into a convenient shelving unit by placing multiple shelves inside. A cozy corner can become a favorite place in the house if you supplement it with a seat, pillows, lighting.

The recesses formed by the fireplace can be easily turned into a place for storing material for kindling, books, decor, paintings.

Crossbar - for zoning

Concrete beamleft after combining kitchen and living room, can not you dismantle? Turn it into a dignity of the interior by painting it in the color of the ceiling or highlighting it in contrast, and place the furniture, focusing on its position.

A table can be installed under the crossbar, bar counter or a sofa - the main thing is that the object visually borders on the ceiling beam. This technique will allow you to zone the room without much expense and loss of usable area.

Crossbar - for lighting

The construction beam can be used for spotlights... This technique will allow you to highlight the construct, but soften its purpose, giving it a new function.

In the bedroom in the photo below, the designers not only built lamps into the crossbar, but also combined it with a wardrobe. Mirrored doors have expanded the space and added light: the ledge is unobtrusive, looks organic and even decorates the bedroom.

Lugs - as a frame

One might get the impression that a niche was specially formed in the interior of this living room - it fits so harmoniously into the setting. In fact, these niches and openings went to the owner of the apartment from the time the house was built.

The designer turned the niche into one of the main features of the room.A classic interior often assumes the presence moldingsdecorating the walls, but here a small ledge plays the role of decor. It frames sitting area with sofa and paintings, and also smoothes the impression of a too high ceiling.

Box - art object

In this combined bathroom, the designer managed to convey the mood of the seaside: natural materials in the form of wood and stone, as well as colorful ceramic tiles, helped. Instead of hide a box with sewn-in communications, the specialist turned it into the brightest and most elegant piece of furniture.

Niche - for clothes

Owners of "natural" niches or niches obtained during the repair can only be envied: sometimes they are located in the most convenient and necessary places. A recess in the hallway should be used for storing outerwear, a niche in the room - as a frame for a built-in wardrobe that fits perfectly into the room and saves usable space.

Niche - for upholstered furniture

A niche will be a great addition for those who appreciate a cozy enclosed space. The canopy can be easily refined with the help of lighting and facing materials: it will be comfortable to be under it, feeling protected.

If the recess is in the bedroom, it is reasonable to place a bed inside, and if in the living room - a sofa to fit the niche.

Any structural elements that are often found in residential buildings have long ceased to be a problem. Designers and decorators have learned how to deal with them, transforming the appearance of elements and making them more functional.