Originating from the culture associated with the musical genres of the same name, lounge and chill out decorative styles are often used, correctly, as synonyms in interior design. Not surprisingly, both aesthetics share many characteristics and their difference is a matter of nuances.
As a variation of jazz, the lounge came to encompass a whole aesthetic dedicated to comfort and elegance, mainly thanks to the influence of the recording industry. Many locals and hotels have incorporated this aesthetic in their interior design, very much associated with the night.
Slightly more elegant, classic and glamorous than the chill out, the lounge is characterized by being more elaborate. It usually uses vintage and retro pieces, large mirrors, antique lamps or led lights on the walls, screens, etc. The furniture includes leather sofas, ergonomic armchairs and armchairs. Among the materials, velvet and quilted fabrics. Rather than white -the chill out color by definition- use brownish, reddish and mauve tones.
The term chill out literally means to cool down in English. This decoration is focused on relaxation. It is usually more informal, eclectic and casual than the lounge, which allows for more licenses. However, without departing from the balance and minimalism that define this aesthetic. It usually employs elements with a rich ethnic variety, such as lamps with an Arabian touch, lanterns and lanterns, as well as mats, rugs and cushions thrown on the floor. A Mediterranean or rustic touch is setting the trend this year in chill out decoration, which uses a variety of materials such as leatherette, rattan, stone, hemp, wicker, etc. White, as we have already mentioned, is the color par excellence.
Although there are slight differences between lounge and chill out decoration, there are more shared characteristics. Both styles, in which Fiaka Ambient specializes, seek comfort away from stridency, thus avoiding overloaded environments. The minimalist maxim ‘less is more’ marks both aesthetics, which usually make use of natural materials. They combine elements of Zen and Japanese styles, as well as often futuristic. Neutral colors, such as white or black, but also different shades of brown, orange, ivory, pink and mauve are typical of both styles.
The lounge & chill out uses low, flush furniture with smooth, straight lines, as well as poufs of different styles, pillows and cushions to accentuate the comfort of the space. Its illumination requires dim lights that invite you to relax. To achieve this, they use lamps that diffuse the light and graduate its intensity, ambient LED lights and candles.
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