Choosing the style of decorating your apartment is often quite difficult, since the owners can not always accurately imagine the interior that they would really like to see. And here they come to the rescue modern styles housing design. They do not have rigid frameworks and rules, open wide opportunities for combining a variety of interior items and leave a lot of room for creativity. One of these styles is fusion. The name of this style comes from English word"fusion" and literally means "mixing". For the first time it began to be used in the freestyle era of the 90s of the last century. Zest fusion style in the interior lies in the fact that it allows you to place completely incompatible objects in a single space, creating harmonious connections between them.

Fusion style features in the interior

According to the idea of ​​its creators, a fusion-style room is one big and bright collage. The main principles of creating an interior in this style are the freedom to combine material and color. The designer can mix the most unusual and incompatible options, but at the end he should get a single harmonious space.

is a symbol of modern globalization, it is a mixture of classics and abstractionism, East and West. The main feature is the presence in the interior of interesting textured finishing materials, non-standard ethnic patterns, exotic gizmos from all continents and their harmonious interweaving into the classic European style. The charm of this style, of course, lies in the fact that there are no carefully thought out little things and combinations in it, in fact it is a slightly organized bohemian mess.

Fusion style - interior colors

For fusion design, it is preferable not to delicate pastels, but to bright and fresh colors. It is usually bright blue sea ​​wave, raspberry, dark blue, chocolate, black, gold, burgundy, green. When choosing the right color shades it is also necessary to be guided by a sense of proportion.

Fusion style in the interior photo

Another feature of this style is the active use of backlighting to focus attention on certain places in the apartment. As a rule, small local lamps are used for this, as well as white and colored spotlights. It will look especially interesting and festive in the kitchen and living room in fusion style.

It is best if each lamp is different from the rest in design - for example, in one room you can collect a rather interesting collection of lamps with a variety of lampshades. And for evening comfort, decoration using candles in antique candlesticks and the present is perfect.

Fusion decor materials

When choosing materials for decorating an apartment in a fusion style, you should give preference to soft, natural and pleasant to the touch - silk, carpet, plush and other materials, abandoning cold mirror and plastic surfaces. Linen bedspreads, woolen capes, polished wooden furniture, velvet curtains and all kinds of knitted decor elements will perfectly fit into the interior in fusion style. Also be sure to decorate the room natural motives- images of flowers, skins or fur.

A fusion-style living room is a great occasion to demonstrate your taste, style and amaze your guests. Interesting gizmos in oriental style- embroidered pillows, carpets, small carved benches, large porcelain vases or wall fans. Another interesting option living room design is a room in classical style with emphasis dining area in the form of bright furniture made of colored plastic, leather or wood.

Living room in fusion style photo

But the fusion-style bedroom is a more closed room, and therefore here you can completely give free rein to your imagination, arranging everything in a way that is convenient for you. Abundance is welcome warm materials, a combination of bright plastic in warm colors and natural furniture in ecological style. For example, the European or scandinavian interior a minimalist place to relax in the Japanese style and, on the contrary, in a deliberately strictly decorated bedroom, you can put a bed in a romantic-frivolous baroque style or.

Many people have a special passion for unique things: designer knick-knacks, antiques, original paintings brought from different countries trophies. It happens that during the design and repair new apartment the owner asks the interior designer to include in the project all the things that are dear to him. Most often, such things belong to completely different styles, contrary to atmospheres, eras, and do not match in color. Such apartments run the risk of becoming tasteless due to redundancy. Styles come to the rescue, which are based on a mixture of different styles, creating a special, unique atmosphere of a collector's gallery or a junk shop. Styles that can bring order to this "mess". One of them is fusion.

Fusion is an author's, designer interior style. This means that its creation belongs to one designer, namely, the Filipino Antonio Bugi. It was he, along with several designers, who developed a mixed style of furniture back in the 80s. And only 30 years later, fusion gained particular popularity as an independent interior style.

Fusion is translated from English as "fusion", and this perfectly reflects the essence of the phenomenon. Fusion does not turn the interior into the chaos of a flea market, but mixes different styles into one harmonious interior. Style is synonymous with the author's freedom of design thought, however, it also has minor style-forming restrictions on the flight of fancy.

Since this style has its origins in the sunny tropical Philippines, it has retained an abundance of bright colors. Many designers use a combination contrasting colors similar shades. For example, light green and lingonberry are selected faded or, conversely, dark and muted (wine and bottle). The riot of colors must be diluted with white, gray or black colors to level the variegation. The fusion-style interior requires well-defined proportions and logical transitions from one shade to another. There are one-color interiors with many shades laid out on a gradient. In this solution, the decor comes to the fore, like exhibits of art galleries. Tropical echoes are also found in animalistic and floral prints and textures.

Since the style originated in the 80s, it retained a retro atmosphere based on the fashionable US interiors of those years. This is reflected in the color scheme of the organization of space, and in the form of furniture. At the same time, the style has nothing to do with pop art. In such interiors, a sense of luxury is an integral part; expensive textiles are actively used - satin, silk, velvet upholstery. A game with textures and fabric materials is welcome. In this style, antiques with history and special energy are often found. In a rich interior there is no place for colorful plastic or graffiti. The basis is vintage, bohemia gloss. The apartment has an atmosphere of exquisite taste, convenience and ergonomics. Therefore, even textures and materials are selected natural, tactile, pleasant to the touch. There are decorative pillows, carpets or animal skins. There are also elements of expensive metals, but you should be careful in their quantity and arrangement - it is easy to overdo it.

Monochromatic painted walls are selected as the background of the interior composition. Otherwise, against the background of wallpaper with a colorful print, an abundance of decor and unusual furniture will look redundant and create a sense of disorder. The walls can be decorated with decorative molding in color.

The rejection of rigid frames allows you to create trendy and at the same time absolutely different interiors. Fusion - there is a fine line between stylish and tasteless; you have to be able to strike a balance. Unity is built on the sense of style and measure of the interior artist. The lack of integrity is an illusion: the interior is created with individual approach. For each project, its own coordinate system is developed - that is, its own rules for creating the unity of the interior composition. Most often, they are based on a combination of shades, in repeating decor elements. A sense of harmony between luxury and redundancy and give rise to such a spectacular individual style. The abundance of decor should look complete and organic. Rationality is not at the heart of the organization of a fusion-style apartment; the situation in the apartment is subject to flair and taste.

Modern living space design ideas are based not only on the development of new forms, but also on the combination of well-known interior techniques. Such interpenetration provides a new, fresh look at the living environment around us. is a real find for those who like to connect the incompatible, creating bright and unusual images. Let's explore together this expressive design direction that completely transforms the familiar space.

Distinctive features of the fusion style

The English term "fusion" means fusion, connection, mixing. In fact, the name itself describes basic principles style, defines its philosophy and concept.

• Everything is possible in this design. That is, any item, object, accessory will find its application. Fusion favorably treats everything in the world, showing a willingness to assimilate it in itself. Therefore, for fusion it is impossible to clearly outline the boundaries of what is possible and what is permitted.
• This style has been successfully used to decorate huge spaces, such as open-plan studio apartments or spacious rooms that occupy the entire floor. In a large room there is where to turn around, connect the unconnected and see what comes of it. There is also much more room for maneuver here.

• In small rooms, the only difficulty that awaits those who decide to recreate this design is the ability to stop in time. Otherwise, the room will quickly turn into a warehouse of the most bizarre things.
• Perhaps the closest image for fusion will be a collage. Disparate elements, sometimes not connected with each other, nevertheless form a single picture, with its own logic and meaning.
• The apparent carelessness of style is just an illusion. In fact, in the design of the fusion space, everything is strictly subordinated to the main idea. It will have to be chosen even before work on the design of the space has begun. Otherwise, the interior, devoid of a semantic core, will visually simply fall apart. Then, instead of a bright and extraordinary image, you get just a big dump of various things.
• Any completed thought can become a basic idea. Such concepts as "Bright Summer", "Music of Life", "Love", "Family Nest", "Cute Retro" are not uncommon. As you can see, everything is not so difficult. It remains only to find a concept that is pleasant for yourself and formulate it in a simple and understandable way.

• The peculiarity of the style is its exclusively design character. It does not have any architectural forms. It can not be said that fusion is accompanied by arches certain form or bas-reliefs, columns or special layout. This style is purely decorative.
• That is why it has a particularly strong emotional component, which is formed from associative links between objects, things and accessories. This emotional characterization appeals to the personal, unique experience of the viewer or wearer. This is why fusion interiors have such a strong personality. In fact, they are formed in accordance with the internal, sometimes even unconscious requests of the owner, touching the deepest strings of the soul.
• The vast majority of fusion interiors are created on the basis of various ethnic styles. This tradition is connected with the history of the emergence of the direction of fusion. It originates not from artistic style, like most modern interior trends, but from the style of music.

• In the 70s of the last century, it sounded confidently original mix from European melodies and ethnic music from different countries. Then the idea of ​​mixing was transferred to gastronomy and fashion. In the first case, mixing did not lead to anything good, but here fashion images, created in a mixture of styles, quite took root.
• The design of residential spaces became a logical continuation of the trend towards the combination of cultures and traditions of different peoples of the world. Interior artists have always gravitated towards bold ideas mixing European and Asian, African, Oriental design ideas. Suffice it to recall the experiments of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
• So there is nothing surprising in the overwhelming popularity of fusion interiors. On the contrary, the process of interpenetration of cultures and subcultures is quite expected and predictable.

Fusion style in the interior: basic techniques

So, we have already found out that this style is distinguished by individuality, strong emotional ties and a penchant for ethnic images. Let's now learn the practical techniques for using the fusion style in the interior.

• This direction is characterized by the absence of clearly defined boundaries. In fusion-style rooms, it can sometimes be difficult to understand where the vertical surfaces become horizontal, and where the room ends. Spatial freedom will be facilitated by the opening of the layout, the play of light and shadow in the niches, the change in the wallpaper pattern and the continuation of the wall ornament on the ceiling plane.
• You can change the usual geometry of the door and window openings by making them in the same design and size. Skillful placement of mirrors on opposite walls will help create the illusion of corridors where there are none at all. Volumetric drawings and 3d wallpapers were enthusiastically received by fans of the style. Now changing the perception of space has become a real fun game.

• For interiors in the fusion style, some accentuated negligence is characteristic. They don't have to look perfectly sleek and carefully planned. A few scattered books, a casually descending bedspread, a slight mess in the room perfectly convey the feeling of a real home, “own” style that does not want to be ceremonial or demonstrative.
• All interiors in this style are distinguished by the presence of bright colors. Even if the background is set to pale or pastel tone, it is actively diluted and complemented by juicy, expressive color combinations. No need to be afraid to break the harmony, fusion is distinguished by some expansiveness, and sometimes even redundancy.
• Continuing the theme color design, you can recommend the use of sunny yellow, scarlet, cobalt. White is quite common, but does not play the first violin, only shading the color finds. Color diversity is characteristic of almost all ethnic styles, so fusion has absorbed a love for bright colors.

• In order for the colorful show not to turn into a small copy of the oriental bazaar, there are several tricks for organizing a harmonious space. The first is the use neutral colors between rich colors. It is better to give preference to white, gray removes emotional fervor, and makes fusion not expressive enough.
• The second secret is spot lighting. The central light source will turn color variety in vinaigrette. Spotlights will allow each zone of the room to play with its own colors, leading the rest of the participants into a temporary shadow. If the room is different high ceiling, then you can mount the backlight in the bottom plinth. For a low room, fixtures around the perimeter of the ceiling, on the eaves, are more suitable. Then the light will give off upper part rooms, leading her visually upwards.
• The variety of fusion is achieved through the composition of three main elements - texture, materials and color. If we have more or less figured out the fusion colors, then it's time to pay attention to the textures and finishing materials that are used in the interior.

• This style is characterized by a combination of natural, and even refined finishing materials, for example, well-made wood, and the most massive, widespread, inexpensive. This allows you to get the most unexpected images of the interior.
• Antique furniture can be served with a service made of cheap plastic, and an elegant forged stand will become a pedestal for a roughly painted ceramic pot. Raw stone floor covered with silk carpet handmade, and a dining table with bent legs is surrounded by frivolous wicker chairs of the cottage look- here are just a few examples of the combination of materials in the images of fusion interior.

• In the same way, the fusion style boldly manages with the textures of objects. The more expressive the structure of objects and accessories, the better. Gradually, a tradition was formed to add one or two elements with a bright, even bold, texture to the design of the room. It may be an unpolished stone, ancient tree, rough steampunk metal, brickwork walls or rough weaving matting on the floor.
• Such expressiveness of details gives volume and semantic fullness to the style. If you do not like excessive boldness in textures, then you are free to choose the option that will be more pleasant. For fusion, emotions and individuality remain decisive.
• However, do not neglect the opportunity to add a pleasant textured variety to the design, especially since this gives the interior a special touch of informal comfort.

• The maximum presence of the emotional component in such an interior dictates special tactile qualities. Finishing, texture of all items should be pleasant to the touch, deliver positive emotions. Therefore, matte, warm surfaces are most often chosen, which always retain room temperature. Touching them gives a special pleasure.
• Smooth and polished textures are much less common. They do not contradict the spirit of the style, but have a more formal image in the mind of a person. Therefore, in such an emotionally rich style, many seek to avoid the official shine of countertops and furniture.
• On the other hand, the textures inherent in wildlife and its natural images enjoy increased attention. If you want to create expressive fusion, then pay attention to a natural stone, wood, sandstone, ceramics, clay, wool, matting, jute, leather.

• Fusion style cannot be imagined without an ethnic component. She doesn't have to be overbearing or pushy. Even a hint in the form of an ornament, a picture, a poster on the wall, an eloquent tile pattern, a special shape of a lamp will be quite enough.
• If you like ethnicity, then feel free to bring its elements into the interior. At the same time, there is no need to limit your research to only one country or cardinal direction. African masks look good on a carved wooden panel in chinese style. An imitation of an animal skin will decorate the Moorish mosaic of the floor, and Indian embroidered pillows look original on a spread Japanese futon.
• It is possible to connect different ethnic elements even more subtly. For example, an antique European-designed table might be covered with calligraphic hieroglyphs, while a traditional Chinese mat might be painted with Slavic patterns.

• Quite a significant place in the fusion interior is occupied by images of modern subculture. This is natural, because people bring elements that they like into the interior. This is how the painting in the style of “Hello Kitty”, pillows on the sofa with portraits of the entire Simpson family or a collage from “ South Park» as a poster on the wall.
• Such elements only add relevance and perky, young energy to the fusion style. Thanks to the creative approach, the interiors in this design look fresh and unusual.

• Despite the love for details and accessories, some carelessness, fusion refers to free styles. It does not clutter up the space, as, for example, shabby chic. On the contrary, fusion strives in every possible way to get away from tightness and crowding. So if you make out in this design small room, actively dilute the brightness colors in white, and from the entire set of accessories, choose only a few, the most expressive and bright.
• The result is a pleasant and spacious living space that reflects your personality like a mirror. Due to the emotional component, the fusion-style interior will be pleasant for work, leisure and life.

The fusion style in the interior can give unforgettable emotions, becoming a real find for a person of deep feelings and clear impressions. Bright colors, ethnic accents, modern accessories and pleasant textures of finishing materials will help to create the desired image. All that remains is to add your own imagination to this cocktail, and you can enjoy a home of amazing beauty and comfort in which everything will be fine: decoration, emotions, and mood.

To offer everything without denying a single detail, to discover absolute harmony in the most incredible combinations, to keep conservative ideas, supplementing them with futuristic elements - this is not a complete list of what fusion style interior design allows.

Appreciated by creative natures, it allows the imagination to soar above all stereotypes and create its own, special rules.

General characteristics

Translated from English, "fusion" (fusion) means the fusion of all kinds of trends and styles in one single design. This style, which is in opposition to minimalism and approaches maximalism, allows not only to “populate” the space with the most different elements but also create harmony between them. Key Principle in this direction - complete freedom of materials and shades.

The main condition for fusion is the combination into a single whole of the components of the "stuffing" of the interior - furniture, decor elements, shapes, colors and finishing materials.

Peculiarities

This design direction is notable for the fact that it combines absolutely any genre. The main rule says: no rigid framework and boring certainty! Objects here are connected not by a functional, but by an emotional component.

If a few years ago the combination of bohemianism and modesty seemed unacceptable and absurd, today fusion is a real trend. In the interior of the room there is a place for rather complex color schemes, a variety of decorative elements, creative experiments with lighting and all kinds of textures. The controversial design of an apartment or house is a true alter ego and does not imply the presence of strict, well-thought-out details.

"Three whales" style

The main components of the fusion direction are:

• texture;
• Colour;
• materials.

Calm tones give way to bright, saturated and bold shades, perfectly combined with each other. The most common colors in this style are the following:

1. green;
2. turquoise;
3. golden;
4. crimson.

Warmer scales, bold oppositions, and creative compositions are also allowed.

Here, as in working with the boho style in the interior, there is a risk of "overdoing it." In order not to make your home tasteless and clumsy, you should strictly adhere to the recommendations of an experienced designer.

Lighting

A great solution would be to abandon the multi-track chandeliers, replacing them with spot lighting. Thus, each element of the system will create a small show, in which there is a place for both pathos and mysterious notes. The lamps, located almost at the very floor, function as spotlights, highlighting a variety of objects in the room.

Fusion style also allows:

• the ability to use a whole ensemble of different lamps involved in creating an original and bold decoration;
• operation of table lamps, sconces, floor lamps and furniture lighting;
• the contrast of instrument materials, with which you can achieve the sound of both major and minor notes.

Finishing

The texture of finishing materials implies a harmonious cooperation of tactile and visual sensations. That is why it is advisable to say “no” to strict and sliding surfaces and pay attention to such textures as:

1. natural stone;
2. Genuine Leather;
3. canvas or linen yarn.

The elements of the animalistic trend fit very well into the design of the room. Animal skins look bold and original.

Important Details

A mandatory component of this direction is the presence of a large free space and combination daylight with white planes. As for the materials acceptable in the fusion style, in addition to the introduction of natural materials, it is worth paying attention to:

• classic furniture, consisting in a composition with log walls in the "peasant" style;
• silver or gold elements. Against the background of a spruce baluster, they will look interesting and stylish;
• fireplace. It will give the living room, the walls of which are made in spectacular drapery, a bit of cozy charm.

Drapery is considered the main style tool. Thanks to curtains, pillows, muslin curtains and carpets, you can turn your home into a true design miracle, even with limited financial resources.

We introduce fusion into an apartment

When decorating your home in a style you like, you need to pay close attention to the techniques and subtleties of this design.

• For the living room characterized by the presence of a large number of cute designer decor elements. The right decision would be to purchase or sew floor cushions large sizes.
• In the bedroom a leather carpet, a bed with a hand-forged headboard, and a floor lamp with a fabric shade will look great. It is advisable to pay attention to textured textiles.
• Kitchen suggests the presence of dishes made of plastic, glass or ceramics and pots of flowers and indoor vegetables on the windowsills. Non-standard bar and cozy lighting create a unique, magical atmosphere.

It is important to remember

In order to create a harmonious interior in the apartment, you should follow simple rules:

1. cluttering up space is a big mistake. All elements should shade and emphasize each other. Do not get carried away and the desire to shock the guests;
2. an integral, harmonious “picture” can be created by calling for help not so much courage and creative imagination how much good taste;
3. in no case should randomness be allowed in space.

Fusion is by no means an expensive design style. Having stopped your attention on it, it is advisable to concentrate not only on mixing all kinds of directions, but also on leveling the floor surface, as well as on working out the texture of the ceilings. According to the masters in the field of design, this direction is characterized by the presence of arched openings, large bright windows and rounded shapes ceiling box.