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Buying or building a country house is the dream of many city dwellers. Clean air, lack of traffic noise, as well as the opportunity to acquire a spacious "palace" make many apartment dwellers part with their square meters in high-rise buildings.
But, in addition to positive qualities, such living space in the village also has its drawbacks, for example, bad roads, lack of gas supply, remoteness from a permanent place of work. But these disadvantages are not inherent in every village, you can choose a suburb where there are all communications, asphalt is paved on the roads, and work in the city is within easy reach.
If you have already decided to build a suburban housing, the question arises in what style to design it. Professional designers and architects are always ready to offer you many interesting solutions, for example, the design of an old village house with a stove - inexpensive and original. You can choose any plan of a country house, and it does not have to be in the Russian style, there are many more directions that are suitable for decorating a house in the village.
Basic styles suitable for a rustic home
Among the variety of style solutions for a country house, most often designers have to deal with such areas as country music. This is a rustic style in the interior of a country house, which in turn is divided into several subspecies:
French Provence;
Swiss chalet;
English country;
American farmhouse;
Russian village.
Country style is incredibly diverse, because each country has its own national characteristics of rural style. Country style reflects the nuances of culture, lifestyle, climatic and natural features. Each country has its own color palette of country style, it carries shades of the surrounding nature in its most diverse manifestations.
Some elements of a country-style home may seem a little rough at first glance, but with the right interior design, even freely protruding ceiling beams will look quite logical. The word "country" is translated as a village, which is why the style is characterized by various old rustic interior items, an abundance of textiles in combination with natural materials used in the construction of the house and in decoration.
Also, village houses are often decorated in Mediterranean and Japanese styles.
french provence
The Provence style in the interiors of country houses has gained great popularity for its airiness, abundance of light in the rooms and romance, which manifests itself in the decor of the house with antique furniture and decorating with textiles with light floral prints. Provencal style harmoniously combines rustic simplicity and French luxury.
In the south of France there is a region of the same name, from which the name of the Provence style originated. Artists from all over Mina have been coming there for several centuries to paint the nature of Provence full of bright colors.
Endless lavender fields, vineyards, blooming nature, blue sea and bright sun - all this contributed to the formation of a cozy, bright, as close to natural and even fragrant, due to the abundance of flowers in the Provence style rooms.
The features characteristic of the French rustic style lie in a certain color scheme, an abundance of light and not only.
Bright rooms. The Provencal style is characterized by large floor-to-ceiling windows that let a lot of light into the rooms. They also use decorative moldings that divide the double-glazed window into sections, thereby bringing its appearance as close as possible to the French one.
Color palette. Walls, floors and ceilings in the house should be light. Use white, beige, sand, cream, milky. Muted shades of green, blue, turquoise, lavender are also often used.
Wall decoration. In houses decorated in the Provence style, plaster or a wooden board is usually used for wall decoration, sometimes the walls are painted. Wallpaper is rarely used and only with a small floral pattern.
Floor. For the floor, it is customary to use wooden boards painted in white or gray. Terracotta slabs with cut corners or chips along the edges are also popular.
Ceiling. The main feature is the presence of wooden beams on the ceiling or stucco, all this should look old, shabby.
Furniture. According to the Provencal style, the furniture in the house should be made only from natural materials. Usually it is solid wood or wicker specimens made of rattan or cane. Furniture should be shabby, have cracks and chips. For the artificial aging of furniture, designers are involved. Provencal style also implies the presence of wrought iron furniture - coffee tables, benches, tables and chairs.
Source emupauto.ruTo make the decoration of the premises as close as possible to the Provencal style, it is recommended to use handmade items and antiques in the interior - porcelain dishes, various figurines, antique vases and planters. An important feature of the Provence style is the use of textiles - light light tulle with a floral pattern or translucent, many pillows, bedspreads, lace napkins.
A lot of flowers are an important feature of the Provence style. Ekibanas, green plants in flowerpots and flowering bouquets in flowerpots, fragrant with the pleasant aromas of wild flowers, should be placed everywhere in the house.
Swiss chalet
The direction in the construction of country houses in the style of a chalet arose in the mountainous regions of Switzerland. A country house in this style is characterized by simplicity and naturalness. For construction, as a rule, natural wood is used, mainly timber from Siberian larch.
The main distinguishing feature of a chalet-style house is a wide gable roof; wood is also used to decorate the interior space. The beams on the ceiling are not hidden under the sheathing, the walls are lined with a poorly processed board or artificially aged. The floors are also made of wood, but they are not painted, they are left as is.
Source chaletowners.comThe presence of a fireplace in the house is a distinctive feature of the chalet-style interior. The fireplace must be lined with natural stone.
All items in the interior seem durable, stable, massive, reliable. It is these principles of the chalet style that have made it so popular in the design of country houses.
The interior design features in the chalet style are in a certain palette of colors, furniture and decor.
Color spectrum. Interior design in the Swiss country style implies the presence of natural shades:
dark brown;
vanilla;
cream;
chocolate;
terracotta;
brick;
caramel.
Furniture. Should be massive, aged rough. But living rooms are often furnished with simple leather furniture.
artificial lighting. Designers, when decorating a country house in the style of a chalet, use heavy massive floor lamps. In addition, an abundance of forged candlesticks with candles is welcome.
Decor. The walls of the house are decorated with old paintings, bunches of fragrant dried herbs are hung everywhere. Rural embroidery, clay and forged products, any items related to hunting - animal skins, deer antlers are also used to decorate the premises.
Chalet-style houses do not use plastic, chrome-plated metal, or fancy fittings. Plastic windows are not appropriate here, but if you still choose them, then the frame should imitate wood. Instead of fussy curtains, wooden blinds or curtains made of natural fabric, not dyed, are used.
On our site you can find contacts of construction companies that offer house design services. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".
English country
An English-style country house is typically 2 stories high, with large segmented windows and a very low foundation. A distinctive feature of the English style is also very low attic spaces.
The design of the country house inside consists of expensive mahogany or cherry wood furniture. Massive bookcases, secretaries, tables, upholstered furniture with floral or checkered fabric sheathing are welcome, leather sheathing is also allowed.
A mandatory attribute, as in the style of a chalet, is a massive stone fireplace.
English country has similarities with the Provencal style - an abundance of textiles: curtains, pillows, tablecloths, blankets, rugs with ornaments.
Porcelain figurines, large paintings with landscapes, hunting attributes - guns, animal skins are used as decor.
Russian country style
In Russia, wooden huts were built, so a modern country house in this style can be made using logs or timber. As was the case in old Russian huts, the rafters and beams on the ceiling are left open. The floors are made from artificially aged boards.
The main element of a Russian-style country house is a large stove. The design of a village house with a stove is in demand, even when it is possible to use gas or electricity to heat the house.
Wood in the interior of the Russian country style prevails not only in materials for building a house and decoration, but even in furniture and utensils. A rocking chair and an old chest will not be superfluous.
Furniture should be light, without excessive chic. Lamps with lampshades or imitating kerosene lamps are used as lighting. Dishes are chosen only glass, wood or earthenware.
Japanese style in a country house
The Japanese-style house is a wooden structure with numerous sliding structures. External walls can also be made from bamboo and clay. In this case, it is possible to achieve an ideal resemblance of the house to the original designs. The roof of a Japanese village house can be made in the form of a gable and four-slope structure.
The interior of the interior is decorated with low pieces of furniture - bamboo tables and soft ottomans. Upholstered podiums, traditional tatami mats, and an abundance of small pillows will not be superfluous in the interior.
The color scheme of all items in a rustic Japanese house should reflect the natural colors of wood and bamboo.
A small fireplace is often installed in the living room, bringing peace and comfort to the interior of the house. Hieroglyphs drawn on walls and objects, rice paper chandeliers are suitable as decor.
mediterranean rustic style
The Mediterranean style originates in Italy. The house itself, decorated in this style, is a building with whitewashed walls, brick is used only for finishing the fireplace and the walls adjacent to it. An Italian-style house can also have stucco walls that are predominantly olive in color.
The design of a village house inside involves the use of mosaics and frescoes. Ceramic tiles are used to cover the floor in the kitchen and countertops. The ceilings are trimmed with beams. The floor must be made of solid wood.
As lighting, it is preferable to use luxurious pendant lights.
Source pinterest.itDo not forget that fresh flowers are an indispensable attribute of the Italian style. You can hang a few planters or arrange the pots on the windowsill.
Mandatory elements of a country house made of wood
Houses in the suburbs are often built of wood, and if not, then it is sure to be present in the interior of any rustic style. It is worth highlighting three main features characteristic of a house in the village:
a real fireplace, stove or their decorative versions;
the presence of an attic or second floor;
Lots of light, mostly natural.
All rustic styles are characterized by the use of only natural materials, so plastic, synthetics and artificial materials should be canceled at the design stage.
If the house in the village is small, it is necessary to draw up its layout correctly. Each residential building should have the following premises:
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living room;
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veranda, terrace or at least a porch;
If a country house with a Russian stove is being built, then it should be located mainly in the kitchen, but you can place the stove in the living room, as well as the fireplace. When a stove or fireplace performs an exclusively decorative function, gas or electric heating is required, these nuances must be taken into account even at the design stage of the house.
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In a village house, a cellar is necessarily made for storing vegetables, fruits and canned products.
Living room in a village house - design features
The country house uses the classic version of the living room design using only natural materials. A small fireplace or wood-burning stove is installed in the room, near which chairs and a small table are placed.
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The living room perfectly combines wooden products with textiles. Design should be carried out in one color scheme, avoiding large contrasts. If the living room is made in the old style, then all items in the room must be handmade to order, or you can use restored antique furniture in the room.
Rustic bedroom interior
To recreate a rustic style in the bedroom, you need to adhere to the following rules when decorating it:
Use natural materials.
Install antique furniture or artificially aged.
Do not use dark colors in the design, the bedroom should be light.
Metal is used only as an accessory.
It is advisable not to clutter up the bedroom with furniture; a bed and several bedside tables will suffice.
Decorating a rustic kitchen
A distinctive feature of the rustic kitchen design is the use of textiles, which can be used not only for window decoration, but also instead of an interior door. Thick curtains do an excellent job of this function, separating the kitchen space from the living part of the house.
If the design of the kitchen is carried out in the Russian style, then you cannot do without a samovar, modern models of which may have a heating element in their design for heating water.
Lamps in the kitchen can be used electric, but of a special design that will imitate candles and lamps. You can add similarities with the cuisine in a Russian hut if you place bundles with onions and garlic in its corners.
Dishes in the kitchen should also match the old style. In pots, you can cook very tasty food directly in the Russian oven or install a gas or electric oven.
The walls in the kitchen are usually whitewashed with lime, but you can sheathe them with natural wood. Windows, doors and floors are also made of wood.
Russian stove in the interior
The laying of a real Russian stove must be carried out by a qualified master.
Advantages of using a Russian stove:
It runs on inexpensive solid fuel, which in the village can be obtained as a result of cutting down old and unnecessary trees in a garden or forest located near the house.
After a long heating period, the stove keeps heat for a very long time. This quality can also be used for languishing various dishes in a pot inside the hearth.
Heats up the room quickly. If the firewood is dry and the density of the fuel is high, then even a completely cooled house can be warmed up for several hours.
It is made from relatively inexpensive, durable materials that will last for many years.
These are the main advantages of the Russian stove, but in addition to the listed positive qualities, there are many more advantages of placing such a “heating device” in a private house.
Place the oven, as a rule, in the middle of the room. This option is used when the house is conditionally divided into two parts: economic and residential. In some cases, the stove can also be installed in the corner of the hut, but with this arrangement, the heating efficiency will be significantly reduced.
Ways to design a stove in the interior of the kitchen
Usually, a Russian stove is whitewashed with lime over the entire surface area, but to make it more spectacular in the interior, it is decorated with special heat-resistant paints.
For finishing the kitchen, materials such as:
Tile - a heat-resistant material is used, which can be either plain or with any pattern suitable for the interior.
Stone - the process of finishing the furnace with this material is quite time-consuming, but the result is worth it. A stove with this type of cladding is ideal for the old style, it looks very aesthetically pleasing and keeps heat well.
The listed materials are used for facing both modern stoves and country-style ones.
It is forbidden to place textiles in the immediate vicinity of the oven due to the strong heating of its surface.
Photo examples of interior design of a village house
Interior of a closed veranda in a village house Source trendecora.com
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Conclusion
The design of a village house with a stove is a great option to return to those very times when heating was only stove, to feel the pleasant warmth of childhood, to remember the taste of pies from a Russian stove. And for those who want to plunge into the romance of France, we advise you to choose the Provence style for decorating your country house. Experienced designers will definitely take into account all your wishes when decorating any interior of a house in the village.
The "country" style originally originated in America, where it got its name: "country" is translated as "village", and it is the features of a simple village life that will become fundamental when creating an atmosphere in such a house. Interestingly, the modern style has significantly deviated from the original and each country has its own distinctive features.
The house in the style of "country" will differ significantly in the United States and Russia, while all the fundamental style features will be observed. How should a country-style wooden house look like?
Special style features
A wooden country house is a classic solution, since it was from this material that village houses were built for many centuries. The design of a country-style wooden house is usually based on several main principles:
- Emphasized simplicity with a complete lack of unnecessary luxury. Each element of decoration and piece of furniture should be functional without any frills. There should not be a lot of furniture, the rooms should remain spacious and at the same time cozy.
- Lack of cutting-edge materials in the setting. For country style, the use of plastic in furniture decoration is unacceptable, even windows must be made of wood or at least equipped with decorative overlays that imitate wood. It is necessary to limit the presence of metal in the interior: chrome-plated surfaces will bring disharmony.
- Decorations and decorative elements based on natural materials. Textiles will play a special role in the atmosphere: these are all kinds of bedspreads, tablecloths, curtains and other products designed to bring comfort and warmth into the room. Textile decorations should be in harmony with each other in color and design.
- Decorating wooden houses in country style usually involves the predominant use of a warm color palette. Light brown, beige, yellow, pink colors - all this should create an atmosphere of comfort, from which you don’t want to leave anywhere. The interior should not be too bright, flashy shades.
However, there are differences depending on national traditions. For example, in Mexico, country style is also in demand, but there it is not uncommon for it to have very bright decorative elements, it is only important that rich colors harmonize with each other.
The European tradition remains more restrained, but there are no strict rules on colors here either. It is only important that the owner feels comfortable and calm in the house.
Choice of finishes
Country style requirements impose some restrictions on the choice of finishing materials. If you strictly follow the style, you will have to abandon many options that have long become familiar to Russians.
For example, you cannot choose laminate or linoleum as a floor covering, since both options are of artificial origin. Main features for construction and decoration:
Decorating rooms in country style
The style direction should be traced not only in the decoration of the rooms, but also in the design of the site and the facade of the house. The building itself can be lined with clapboard, block house or tiles; spacious flower beds and other plantings can be planted in the courtyard. For rooms, you can use a few tips:
- The living room in a country house should be the epitome of idyllic family comfort. A classic home should definitely have a fireplace that gives soft pleasant warmth, the decoration mainly uses shades of wood. It is important that the living room does not have a large amount of modern technology.
- For the bedroom, wooden furniture with smooth lines is usually chosen; a screen can be installed in the room as an element of decor, especially “antique”. You can put a soft carpet on the floor, which will be nice to step on. The bed is covered with a bedspread, fabric curtains are required.
- The country-style kitchen should have a wooden dining area, the set should also be made of solid wood or have veneer lining. In the decoration of the floor and walls, ceramic tiles of light shades can be used.
Any interior in country style should be as calm and calm as possible. For a wooden house, this is almost an ideal solution that will make it very cozy.
Country style in the interior, reflecting the originality of village houses, is one of the most comfortable and close to nature. It is based on comfort, convenience and natural materials. Depending on the country whose rural spirit conveys the country style, it is divided into subspecies (American, English, Italian, Scandinavian, Mediterranean, German, Russian, French, Swedish). But at the same time, it has common features, obeys a single basis.
Basic principles
1. natural color palette. When decorating the interior in country style, natural, “natural” colors and combinations are used.
2. natural materials. Stylistic decoration and decor involve the use of only natural materials.
3. originality. Each direction of country style has characteristic ethnic features characteristic of the area where it originated. Therefore, when choosing English, French or other styles of style, it is important to correctly convey the national characteristics inherent in it.
Finishing
Country-style finishing materials are used only natural or carefully imitating them. Glossy and shiny surfaces are out of place.
So, for walls, a good choice would be a textured coating, performed by structural plaster, putty or wall panels made of wood. The use of wallpaper is allowed, but their colors must be monophonic. In some subtypes of country style, wallpaper may contain small colorful patterns or wide stripes.
The ceiling is usually painted or whitewashed. Quite often, to embody the country style, the ceiling is decorated with decorative, stained or painted white. 
The most commonly used flooring is parquet, laminate or tile. Additionally, the floor can be decorated with carpets with long pile, striped or oriental style, as well as animal skins.
Color and lighting
The country style in the interior adheres to warm, calm tones. The main ones are: beige, brown, white, blue, gray, light green, yellow and terracotta.
In most often, a nuanced combination is used. The basis of the room, as a rule, is filled with light shades, more saturated colors are found in furniture and textile elements. And bright colors are present only as inclusions on the decor elements.
Warm country-style lighting is welcomed, lamps with a yellow glow are used. A forged chandelier is fixed on the ceiling, and lamps with fabric lampshades are placed on a chest of drawers, cabinets or a table. Floor lamps are also used. The overall composition will be complemented by the flickering light from a lit fireplace and candles located above it, standing in antique candlesticks. 
A fireplace is a must-have attribute of country style and the living room suits its location better than anyone else.
Style furniture
In country style, massive wooden furniture is used. It often contains forged elements. Cabinet furniture is sometimes artificially aged, decorated using the decoupage or craquelure technique. The sofa and armchairs are more often upholstered with natural knitwear, less often with leather.
Along with massive wooden furniture, wicker furniture can also be used.
Chests of drawers, bookcases and poufs complete the furniture equipment of the interior. All furniture has a rustic appearance, often even rough, and its placement is often devoid of symmetry. 
Textile
The beauty and naturalness of the country interior is also emphasized by the textile design. By the way, there should be a lot of it in the room.
Tablecloths, carpets, bedspreads and curtains are selected for each room.
Curtains are chosen simple, often devoid of a bright print, many folds, ruffles and lambrequins. 
Cafe curtains are often used in the kitchen. If there is a pattern on textiles, then it is desirable that it be the same (on curtains, tablecloths, upholstery of chairs and furniture).
The colors of curtains and other textiles, as a rule, are cheerful, light.
Decor
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Decor elements help to fully reflect the country style. They are calm paintings, forged metal coasters, figurines, old photographs, wooden, wall or floor clocks, ceramic dishes on shelves and pillows on a sofa or armchairs. Hand-made items, embroidery and patchwork bedspreads will make the interior even more unique and “own”.
A tub of ficus, and pots of geraniums, as well as other favorite flowers will not be strangers in it ...
Country style directions
Originating in America, country style has gradually spread throughout the world, acquiring new guises.
American country style in the interior photo Pragmatic and rough American country is distinguished by the use of massive wood furniture, with metal inserts and leather upholstery.
The ceiling is decorated with beams, and the wooden floor with animal skins.
Along with natural wood, the decoration of such an interior is characterized by the use of rough, textured stone in the design of walls and a fireplace. By the way, an American country style living room, without a fireplace, will not look complete.
The design colors are calm, most often found: white, beige, gray, black, wood shades.
English country style in the interior
English country style in the interior photo The Victorian era had a great influence on the formation of this direction. This can be seen in the textile interior design. Here you can find checkered blankets, patchwork bedspreads, woven rugs with traditional patterns.
Striped, plaid, or oriental-style carpets are often used to decorate the floor.
The furniture is of high quality, solid, made of precious wood.
The main colors used are: cream, pink, green, terracotta, brown and gray.
French country in the interior
French country style in the interior photo Gentle French country - it is also called "", gravitates towards beige, yellow, gray-green, mint and blue colors.
Style furniture is elegant, but not lush.
The walls are often decorated with tapestries.
Decorative accompaniments often include porcelain, kerosene lamps, candles in candlesticks, lavender bouquets in vases.
Italian country style
Italian country style in the interior photo Italian country - it is also called the Tuscan style. This direction is characterized by light colors, which include: yellow, cream, ivory, gray and brown.
The walls are painted or plastered.
Shutters are often seen on the windows.
Among the pieces of furniture and decor, sometimes there are things in the style and, this direction is characterized by a certain touch of chic and luxury.
Russian country style in the interior photo Russian country - the main and obvious difference in this direction are log walls, less often brick walls. In the decoration of walls, floors and ceilings, wood and wooden panels are mainly used.
The interior is decorated with hunting trophies, porcelain dishes and crystal sets, a samovar, painted plates, and lace tablecloths and pillows are used to decorate furniture.
scandinavian country
Scandinavian country style in the interior photo Scandinavian country - massive doors, a fireplace, wooden panels in the wall decoration, that's what immediately distinguishes this direction. And also he is characterized by a cold color palette, these are: gray, blue, faded purple, which are combined with white and cream.
mediterranean country
Mediterranean country style in the interior photo This direction is distinguished by a rich color scheme, which combines blue, blue, beige, terracotta, brown, green and even blotches of black.
The furniture is massive, with light upholstery.
As decorative details, twisted black forged elements, natural high-quality textiles with a striped pattern are used, and on the shelves you can often see "seafood" (shells, smooth sea stones, corals) and other souvenirs.
German country style in the interior photo The German country interior is decorated with restraint and pedantry.
The ceiling, sometimes the walls, are decorated with decorative wooden logs (a la).
In general, there is a little less decor than in other directions, which is due to increased attention to order. Nevertheless, high-quality natural finishing materials and modern household appliances make the interior very cozy.
swedish country
Swedish country style in the interior photo Swedish country - has light matte walls and ceilings, warm wooden floors, comfortable solid wood furniture with light upholstery.
The light floor is decorated with a fluffy carpet with national patterns.
The interior is decorated with house plants in clay pots, wicker baskets, paintings, white ceramics and handmade crockery.
When the style of interior design is chosen, the question arises about the method of finishing it, because the variability is quite wide. All surrounding surfaces in the room, whether it be ceilings, walls or floors, must certainly be combined with each other. And this applies not only to the material, but also to the color performance.
The walls in the room not only complement the overall look, but often set the tone. That is why in this article we will try to figure out how best to decorate the walls in country style and at the same time not violate the stylistic features.
To begin with, let's pay attention directly to the style itself and figure out what is its history of origin and the prerequisites for popularity. And also take a look at the list of varieties, on which the subtleties of the design of rooms directly depend.
History of occurrence
Country style begins its history in the 50s of the 20th century in the United States. It is America, according to most, that is the ancestor of this direction.
Already by the 70s, the style was gaining wide popularity among Europeans and was actively used by them in the design of their homes. And this applies not only to the decoration of country houses and cottages, it has become fashionable to design in country and apartments.
The style attracted city dwellers with its ease, comparative functionality and comfort. And its main feature was the similarity to a village house, keeping the traditions of rural life.
Since country, having become widespread, developed in each individual country, one might say, independently, it has a certain number of varieties, which, despite some common characteristics, still have fundamental differences. This also applies to wall decoration.
The main directions and principles of style
Allocate a very large number of country directions. It:
- English;
- American;
- Scandinavian;
- Russian;
- Italian;
- Spanish;
- Swiss;
- German and some others.
It is interesting! There is such a thing as ethnocountry. It is applicable when, for example, a Russian apartment is decorated in the style of Provence or Italian Tuscany.
Of the common features inherent in all stylistic trends, it is worth highlighting:
- In a country-style room, you will never find neon or any other modern “modernized” colors and shades;
- Use tones that are close to natural. It can be: olive, beige, brown, white, sand and so on;
- The most commonly used material is wood, often deliberately aged;
- All pieces of furniture are simple but practical;
- The interior should not be catchy and bright;
- Natural materials are used everywhere, this applies not only to the finishing of floors or furniture. Dishes, decorative elements also cannot be made of modern plexiglass or plastic;
- The dishes are colorful, they often depict ornaments or other drawings characteristic of a certain nationality;
- There is always a lot of textiles: on the windows - curtains, curtains; the beds often have multi-layered bedspreads. The living room can accommodate animal skins, carpets and so on;
- Handmade items are welcome in the country. They further emphasize the stylistic affiliation.
Note! There are no clear guidelines for decorating country-style rooms. At the moment, designers often make their own additions, which may be inherent in a different style. This is permissible, the main thing is to maintain harmony and not violate unity.
Overview of some wall finishes
Country-style walls can be very diverse, which is why we will look at some ways in accordance with the direction. Although, it is worth noting that often the variability is largely similar.
Walls Provence
If you decide to decorate your home in Provence style, then you should pay attention to the following options:
- Most often, the walls are plastered, while some negligence is observed, due to which the brickwork can be seen. But this not only does not spoil the appearance, but makes it even more unusual.
- In modern times, textured plaster compositions are often used that can convey a different surface texture.
- French country allows you to finish the walls with wooden boards and then paint them. This in many ways distinguishes Provence from other styles, in which they always strive to preserve the natural color of wood.
- Wallpaper is also a very suitable option. The main thing is that they have the appropriate pattern. These can be small flowers, made in pastel discreet colors. "Striped" wallpaper can also fit perfectly.
- The walls of the kitchen in the French country style may well be finished with tiles, natural or artificial stone, glazed brick.
What are the walls most often decorated with?
- You can use paintings, photographs in frames;
- Hinged shelves will not be superfluous, on which you can place clocks or small fruit baskets (for the kitchen);
- In the bedroom, you can hang beautiful elegant lamps;
- Floral arrangements will perfectly complement the overall look.
Wall decoration in the Scandinavian style
The Scandinavian style is characterized by light and contrasting dark natural colors, most often cold.
It:
- White;
- Grey;
- woody;
- Black;
- Shades of blue are widely used.
Note! White color in the design of the walls is more common than others. In many ways, this tradition has developed in Scandinavia due to weather conditions. With the help of this color, it was possible to make the room more lit and bright. Moreover, almost any shade is combined with white, which gives a relative freedom of tone in decorations, flooring, and ceilings.
What materials can be used directly for finishing?
- Compositions for painting surfaces. With their help, you can get smooth, unobtrusive walls.
- You can also apply wallpaper, both plain and with a modest pattern in the form of flowers or stripes, for example. They shouldn't be flashy.
With the help of wallpaper, the interior can be made more comfortable. Combination is also allowed. Pay attention to the photo below.
- In modern Danish-style interiors, the walls can be made with veneer, MDF panels that imitate the texture of rare wood.
- It is impossible not to recall the ceramic tiles, which are actively used in the decoration of the bathroom or kitchen. Also, with its help, they decorate the living room, trim the fireplace, and so on.
On a note! Dimensional windows in large numbers are a distinctive feature of the Scandinavian country. This is due to the same amount of lighting.
- A very popular design option is imitation brickwork. To do this, you can use artificial stone, tiles with a certain texture or regular stickers. Thus, they highlight any area of the wall, focusing on it.
- It is also worth paying attention to the photo wallpapers, they again paste over only the wall area. This is a fairly budget option for finishing, since photo wallpapers are best combined with ordinary or paint, the price of which, as a rule, is not high.
What can be the walls in the English country style
When finishing, the following options should be used:
- The walls can simply be whitewashed with ordinary chalk or painted;
- Fabric panels are no less popular;
- Wallpaper is used with a specific pattern, such as a stripe;
- Decorative plaster is also suitable;
- Often, when decorating a room in the English country style, wood panels are used, with which you can finish both part of the room and its entirety;
- Windows, a fireplace or chimney area can be decorated with stone (artificial or natural);
- Combinations are allowed.
The most commonly used colors are: beige, brown, all shades of wood, cherry, sand. Actual Scottish cell. Decorate the walls with paintings, lamps, photographs, place figurines, souvenirs, antiques on the shelves.
American country walls
As for the shades used, then, in principle, they can be almost anything. Modern designers allow themselves to use many colors, most importantly, they should not be too colorful.
But with the help of decor elements, you can place accents by choosing brighter options. Many people know that American country conveys the spirit of the ranch, or American farm. The interior should become the embodiment of stability, good quality, functionality and durability.
As for the walls specifically, they can be made using the following materials:
- Plaster, including decorative;
- Simple monochromatic coloring;
- In a modern interior, the walls are covered with wallpaper with a soft pattern;
- Materials imitating stone or wood, wood panels can also be used.
There is always a fireplace in the room, which is decorated with large stones (stone imitation). Cowboy hats, leather items, buffalo skins are often placed on the walls.
A mandatory attribute is a rail hanger, which can be placed both around the entire perimeter, and only in the central part. It is acceptable to use elements of an Indian theme, which will give the interior a special look characteristic of the dwellings of the indigenous population of America.
Walls in Italian country
The main feature in the execution of the walls in the Italian country style is their uneven coloring. They look like they were finished decades ago.
Characteristic features should also include:
- The color scheme is very similar to French country, but often the overall look of the room is not so refined as it is cheerful.
- The interior has more sunny shades;
- Actively used: terracotta, yellow, beige, brown and golden tones;
- The most common finishing option is plastering, and somewhat careless;
- Subsequently, the walls are painted;
- In a modern design, it is permissible to use wallpaper, in the kitchen and in the bathroom - ceramic tiles;
- On painted surfaces, there may be golden decor and even stucco elements, which is typical for front rooms;
- To create the effect of old walls, you can apply decorative plaster compositions;
- The main distinguishing feature is the presence of rococo and baroque elements in the style, which are most often expressed in decor items.
On a note! Italian country is distinguished by the obligatory presence of interior arches. Therefore, if you notice a large cluster of them in combination with country elements, you probably had to visit a room decorated in the Tuscan style.
Country and country houses are ideal locations for the true embodiment of country in the interior. The name itself speaks for this style - “rustic”, that is, the most natural and natural. What could be better for arranging a cozy cottage? At the same time, country is by no means a simple style. It has several branches, each of which embodies the identity of the culture and traditions of a particular country. Therefore, in order to get an interior that matches your mood and taste, you need to decide in advance which country you want to see in your home: Russia, France, England, USA? To make it easier for you to make your choice, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the features of these substyles and evaluate from the photo how they look in practice.
General features of country
Before moving on to specific country styles, it would not be superfluous to consider the main general features of the style:
- a high level of practicality of the interior - all the main details are adapted to everyday life, easy to wash, clean, rearranged from one place to another;
- lack of pretentious luxury - it gives way to elegance and romance;
- free layout of rooms;
- the use of environmentally friendly natural materials with little or no processing: wood, brick, stone, rattan, plaster;
- lack of high-tech elements made of artificial materials: double-glazed windows,;
- uncomplicated and even a little rough pieces of furniture;
- natural color palette;
- themed decorative elements, which are often antique;
- emphasizing the mood of style through ornaments: from simple stripes or checks to complex floral and folk patterns.
Country trends, in view of the fact that they embody the national characteristics of certain countries, are often correlated with ethnic styles. But in fairness, it should be noted that the country interior in any of its manifestations is more calm and natural than ethnic. And then you will be convinced of this.
The central element of the country house, decorated in Russian country style, is an authentic stove. It can be presented in two versions: if you are recreating the mood of a village hut, choose an ordinary whitewashed stove, and if you are equipping a manor, give preference to a stove with folk tiles.
Finishing Features:
- Walls - raw stone, log or brick surfaces, sometimes specially aged. Textured plaster can also be used.
- The floors are wooden floorboards.
- Ceiling - wooden beams or plaster.
The most suitable color scheme is a combination of white, yellow, red and shades of wood.
Furniture for the Russian country interior is made only from natural materials. It can be massive wooden or wicker. Characteristic pieces of furniture: a heavy bed, a large dining table, rough stools, a wardrobe, a sideboard, chests instead of bedside tables, rocking chairs.
In such a house there should be a lot of textiles with embroidery, but without fanciful draperies: embroidered towels, tablecloths, napkins, curtains. Most often, textiles are made from natural chintz or linen.
Accessories play a special role here: a samovar, trays, faience plates, pots, barrels, earthenware, self-woven rugs, wicker baskets. Windows must be framed with shutters and platbands.
This is a style with a touch of antiquity that can be found in every detail. The main role here is played by massive furniture with dark, but somewhat “aged” fronts. To give the products the effect of antiquity, their surfaces are decorated with artificial scuffs and chips. When choosing pieces of furniture, pay attention not only to their appearance, but also to their functionality - in the French interior there should not be products that are not useful.
The color scheme of the French country is natural light and dark shades: cream, ecru, ivory, lavender, sunny, peony, woody, plum, heavenly, cherry.
Advice. So that the interior does not look too cold, it is advisable to choose a warm pastel tone as the main color, but it is better to save bright colors for accessories.
Another interesting distinctive feature of the style is textiles with floral patterns. The most acceptable materials:
- chintz;
- tapestry;
- quilted fabric.
The characteristic decor of wild flowers, baskets, jugs, pots and bird figurines will complete the creation of the French image.
The dominant position in the English country interior is occupied by expensive furniture. In such a house there should be only solid furniture - no cheap MDF or chipboard products. The ideal material option is mahogany. Characteristic items: secretaries, massive bookcases, tables of strict geometric shapes, coffee tables.
Upholstered furniture is upholstered with a dense fabric with a print in a vertical strip, a cage or a large flower. It is also quite acceptable to use leather, but in a small amount.
Mandatory attributes of a country house, decorated in English country style, are a fireplace and a stove. They should be massive and with a slightly rough appearance: raw surfaces without unnecessary decorations.
As for the color scheme, you can choose any shades of brown as the main tone, and dark red, dark green, cherry as accents.
Characteristic decorations are porcelain figurines, sofa cushions, services on open shelves, wooden figurines.
The second name of this style is Sheker. It is characterized by the active use of all wood shades, as well as the colors of the American flag: white, red, blue. Decorating a country house in American country style is as follows:
- walls sheathed with rough clapboard;
- wooden floor with handmade rugs;
- ceiling with wooden beams.
Furniture in such an interior should be as functional as possible - with hidden shelves and compartments. Almost all furniture stands on special posts and has miniature round handles.
An interesting detail present in every room is a long wall rail with hooks. In the kitchen, you can hang dishes on it, in the bathroom - towels or linen baskets, in the bedroom - shelves or mirrors.
As you can see, the country style in the interior of a country house can have a completely different look. Therefore, do not neglect the features of each direction in order to determine exactly which option is best for you.
Country house in country style: video
Kante style in the interior of the house: photo
