Country style (48 photos): Features of choice and implementation in a particular interior

In this article we will talk about what the country style is in the interior and from what elements it is formed. The theme of the article is of considerable interest, since even country houses from the container block should somehow be finished in order to be associated with comfort and comfort.

Polenitsa in the interior of the summer bedroom

Important: in order for the house located far from the settlements to be as comfortable as possible, it may be required to buy or rent a diesel generator for a summer residence.

So, how to equip a suburban country building so that it is suitable for a full all -season residence?

Choosing a style in interior design

At the moment, many styles are known that can be applied when arranging a country house. Along with classic styles, tested for a long time, there are modern directions in the interior decoration.

But, we are interested in design trends not from the point of view of belonging to classics or modernity, but primarily based on considerations of practicality and utilitarianism.

The optimal country style from the point of view of practicality is characterized by the following qualities:

Simplicity of the design of the design project;
The possibility of implementing a project with your own hands;
Application during the design of available finishing materials;
the possibility of applying existing entourage elements, such as old country furniture;
acceptable price for the implementation of the design project;
ease of operational maintenance of the finished interior.

Let’s try to decide which areas in the design of the premises meet the above requirements and which are not.

Country

In the photo there is a simple and bright country interior in a country house

The most appropriate previously listed characteristics is country style in the interior of the cottage. The name, translated from English, denotes a village or rural area. The style has been known over the past two hundred years and for the first time such trends were formed on the territory of the North American continent during the Wild West.

Wooden decoration, simple furniture and a minimum of excesses – qualities characteristic of country

The main signs of such a design in the interior are:

uncomplicated decoration using natural materials;
calm natural color scheme;
an abundance of wood as a finishing material, as well as in the form of simple wooden furniture and various utensils; (See also article Tent for a summer residence: Features.)
Along with wood, when decorating the kitchen, the use of ceramics is welcome;
All furniture is extremely simple in structural terms, but at the same time functional;
processing of finishing materials deliberately rough and simple;
The fabric elements of the decor are made mainly in a calm natural color version, embroidery is welcomed based on folk ornaments;
the complete absence of chrome metal and plastic in its pure form;
Metal products in the interior are or covered with enamels of natural shades or are painted in colors imitating patinated bronze or copper.

Country cottage allows antique or artificially aged furniture. In this case, the bastard breeder, a Sovietthe, which spent a place in the trash, the Rigonda Acoustic System of the 70s, and other unnecessary things will be appropriate. The main thing is that all of the listed elements of the entourage are not varnished, since country and shine of concepts are incompatible.

Special mention is deserved by fabric design elements. A country country interior is an abundance of simple curtains and tablecloths that you would be shy to apply in a city apartment.

In this case, special chic is the use of woven linen fabrics. Despite the fact that it is difficult to iron flax, the atmosphere of a real village house will be provided.

Important: to create the maximum resemblance to the rural house, modern household appliances should be hidden or disguised as traditional items for the style of country.
For example, the refrigerator can be decorated as a wooden cabinet, hid the TV in a picture frame, etc.

Chalet

In the photo – design of a cottage in the style of a chalet

Another interesting option for arranging suburban real estate is a dacha in the chalet style. This trend in design is largely similar to country, but there are some differences. Historically, a shawl is not a peasant hut, but a country house of wealthy townspeople.

The abundance of wood and a magnificent view outside the window is a chalet

An abundance of wood and a magnificent view outside the window is a chalet

Today the situation has not changed at all and the chalet is characterized by the following qualities:

an abundance of high -quality wood with a well -chosen texture in the decoration of the walls of the ceiling and floor;
The presence of structural elements of a construction site, such as bars and rafters in the interior, is welcome;
The floors can be finished with a floorboard or parquet;
double -glazed windows only with wooden frames, if PVC is used, then it is glued with vinyl veneer;
Furniture in such interiors uses expensive, both wooden and metal;
In the decoration of furniture, the use of the skin is welcome;
Modern household appliances in a shawl get along well with the aesthetics of a country house;
If in country textiles are used simple, then in the chalet you can use expensive curtains and chic tablecloths that go well with wooden finishing materials;
The use of modern chandeliers and sconces is not forbidden, combined with spotlight systems;
The presence of a fireplace is preferable;
As in the country style, hanging decorative dishes on the walls of the kitchen is practiced;
The walls in the living room can be decorated with hunting trophies.

Minimalism

In the photo – minimalism in the design of the living room of a modern cottage

If the interior of the cottage in the style of chalet or country gives out the atmosphere of a country house, then this decoration will like lovers of modern housing.

Minimalism is simple, functional and at the same time not cheap. This style is largely echoing with the modern direction of high-tech. Both the trend in fashion, and therefore it is not a problem to acquire the appropriate finishing materials and entourage elements.

In the photo – minimalism in the design of the dining room of a country house

The instruction of the design of premises in the style of minimalism is as follows:

In the interior, a combination of 3-4 colors is allowed and nothing more;
Direct lines are used if possible;
minimum small scattered objects;
a minimum of wooden details in the decoration;
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If the floor is wooden, then it is advisable to align it with special putty and paint it in a single color.

Conclusion

Now that you have received a general idea of the styles of the design of utilitarian interiors, you can begin to finish your country house. More information is needed, thanks to which it will be easier to choose the optimal country style? In this case, watch the video in this article.