Apartment Interior in High-Tech Style
The high-tech style in interior design and architecture emerged in the 1960s against a backdrop of rapid scientific progress and technological development. The term “high-tech” is a shortening of the English phrase “high technology,” emphasizing its focus. This style entered interior design directly from architecture, where it arose from a blend of late modernism, pragmatism, pop art, and science fiction ideas. Notable architects such as Norman Foster and Nicholas Grimshaw from England, Renzo Piano from Italy, and the group Archigram are considered pioneers of high-tech architecture.
Characterized by a modern, glossy, and expensive appearance, the high-tech style in apartments or offices features a thoughtful arrangement of furniture and appliances, the use of artificial materials, and a minimal set of decorations. High-tech interiors are an excellent solution for active, dynamic individuals who love the urban lifestyle, are focused on work, and are highly ambitious. If you appreciate the cool sheen of metal, glass, and plastic, and are interested in the latest electronics and technology, then the high-tech style is perfect for your living space.


Distinctive Features of the Style:
- Minimalism and rationality
- Cool, light colors
- Straight lines and angles
- Absence of decorative ornaments and plant or floral patterns
- Prevalence of concrete, plastic, glass, and metal
- Incorporation of pipes and other engineering equipment into the interior
- Use of metallic paints and materials with glossy surfaces
- Variety of lighting options – LED strips and ambient lighting alongside traditional fixtures
- A wide range of household appliances and electronic devices
- While geometric lines and angles dominate, some furniture items, as seen in high-tech interiors, may feature rounded yet unusual shapes reminiscent of spaceship environments in science fiction films.
Fully white interiors are extremely popular in this style. Gray, black, and dark brown can be added as primary colors. Interiors can be accented with bright elements, such as pillows, vases, or art objects, but these should be either very saturated primary colors (blue, red) or neon acid tones. The high-tech style does not accept pastel shades commonly found in regular minimalist interiors.
Ceramic tiles, polished marble, glossy laminate, and plastic panels are preferred for flooring and wall finishes. Furniture with chrome accents or glass details—such as shelves, coffee tables, TV stands, and other interior items—looks appealing. Interior designers recommend opting for monochromatic upholstery: no patterned or graphic textiles, only solid colors or leather. The best decorative elements for high-tech interiors are mirrors and modern art objects—installations of original shapes or sculptures.
Living in High-Tech Style
High-tech is often used in designing offices and public spaces, as it is associated with cleanliness, freshness, and neutrality. While some may find the style’s lifelessness and sterility off-putting in a bedroom or child’s room, it is undeniable that it suits residential spaces in skyscrapers with their panoramic windows perfectly.
This style is often chosen for very large, spacious areas. If a room is small, the design project should consider methods of visual expansion—using mirrors or mirrored panels is the simplest way to create an illusion of a wider space. In the living room, a small television is inconceivable; a large plasma screen or home theater is necessary. The high-tech style is best suited for designing a home office or kitchen. Computers and other technology can transform your office into the control room of a spaceship, while a high-tech kitchen can resemble a scientific laboratory. This is emphasized by household appliances designed in a stricter and more futuristic style rather than a pin-up aesthetic.
Such a design certainly requires a certain boldness, but below you can see examples of high-tech style implemented in apartment interiors.

