Science is developing rapidly, and every year it becomes more and more difficult not to get lost in the variety of new styles and materials. However, those who want to furnish their home comfortably and tastefully should not despair - good old country coziness will come to the rescue.
Over its long history, country music has acquired a huge number of variations, adapting to the national characteristics of different countries and incorporating local flavor. There are three main varieties.
- Russian rustic style
- English country
- French Provence
A fireplace in the living room will create a warm and pleasant atmosphere
A bedroom in wood will look very beautiful
A rustic kitchen is a great design option. It will be a pleasure to cook with it.
Each of these styles is individual and reflects the cultural traditions of its country, but the general concept is still the same - naturalness, simplicity and comfort.
Unity with nature also plays an important role in interior design, because one of the main principles of rustic style is the rejection of artificial materials in favor of natural ones. Particular preference is given to wood, although stone is also widely used.
The decoration of a country house is deliberately rough. You can put the floor beams on display, don’t be shy about crude plaster and homemade furniture - all this will only add originality. Practicality instead of excess is the basic law of creating a rustic interior, but this does not mean that you should give up decorations and forget about beauty. On the contrary, it is worth paying special attention to them.
A wood stove in the interior will take you back several years
A rustic living room with a fireplace will be a great place to relax with friends.
Country style is characterized by a large number of decorative items. Invariable attributes are carpets that are placed not only on the floor, but also hung on the walls, an abundance of natural textiles, pillows on chairs, a table covered with a tablecloth or a lace napkin. Do-it-yourself interior details are especially welcome. Knitting, embroidery, patchwork technique - any handmade product only benefits the creation of comfort, and the rustic style opens up great scope for imagination and creativity.
But before you add accessories to your interior, you should think about the color palette. Country style gives preference to natural shades and muted, soft tones. Pastel colors are also popular. There are no strict restrictions when choosing colors, but fluorescent should be avoided. The absence of flashy colors and neon creates a peaceful atmosphere and does not strain the eyesight.
An atmosphere of rural comfort can be easily created both in an apartment and in a country house.
A living room with a small library is the best design option
The color combination of walls and furniture looks very harmonious
Wood, stone, fireplace - the main elements in a rustic style
The decoration and the vast majority of interior items are made of wood. Both wooden panels and solid logs are used for wall cladding. Russian rustic style is simple, but not without appeal.
The furniture is as simplified as possible. Lamps with shades or kerosene are used for lighting. The Russian style is characterized by the presence of a large chest in the house. A Russian stove will help create a rustic style in the interior of a country house. This practical item is used not only for heating, but also for cooking. Next to the stove in a village house there are the corresponding attributes - a woodpile with firewood for kindling, a poker, a scoop and a grip with cast iron pots.
You can decorate a house in the Russian style with patchwork quilts and painted pottery, and hang cross-stitch or panels made from natural materials on the walls.
You will enjoy cooking in such a kitchen.
A candle on the wall will perfectly complement the decor
In the English style, design issues were approached thoroughly. Stone and brickwork are often used in wall decoration, and the furniture is distinguished by its massiveness: a separate dining room will be required for the dining table, and a king-sized canopy bed would look appropriate in the bedroom. The chairs have high backs and are made of wood, and then covered in leather and decorated with decorative carvings. They are usually located in the living room next to the fireplace.
In the color scheme of English country, light tones (beige, gray) closely coexist with rich shades (chocolate, red-brown, dark green).
Heavy, dense checkered fabrics are used for decoration. They are used to make furniture covers, curtains, blankets, decorative pillows and other interior decorations.
The view of the forest from the window will delight you with stunning nature
Flowers and fruits will complement the table setting
An example of a real hunter's living room
Compared to other rustic styles, Provence is the most romantic and dreamy. It is characterized by light colors (especially white and blue), delicate pastel shades and floral patterns. A bright red accent is sometimes used in decor.
Unlike English country, Provence furniture is light, elegant and usually comes in light pastel colors. Upholstery often uses floral patterns, sometimes checks or stripes. The furniture is also artificially aged to give the interior a retro touch.
The walls are covered with plain plaster, and the floors are covered with terracotta tiles or boards painted white.
French country style is about grace and getting rid of bulky unnecessary details, but some additional elements are still acceptable. A Provence-style interior can be decorated with homemade lace napkins, a bouquet of wildflowers in a porcelain vase, or wood painting.
A white kitchen with a wooden beam looks very elegant
Wooden walls are the basis of rustic style
Village styles are not alike; each of them has its own history associated with the national characteristics of local peoples. For many years, the main goal of country style was practicality and convenience. What defines the rustic style in the interior these days?
- Finishing materials are wood and stone.
- The finishing is deliberately simple and rough.
- The furniture is mainly made of wood, simple and durable, with a retro effect.
- Many elements are handmade, in other words – handmade.
- The decor uses an abundance of textiles (curtains, blankets, tablecloths, napkins).
- In country houses, stoves and fireplaces serve as heat sources.
The large, rustic living room is a great place to relax with friends and family.
Solid wood furniture in the kitchen will harmoniously complement the interior
An excellent solution to complement the decor of the room would be wooden furniture.
The kitchen is the place where the family spends time together every day. Decorating a kitchen interior in a rustic style is much easier than it might seem at first glance.
| Color solution | Finishing | Furniture and decor | |
| Russian rustic style | Various shades of wood, warm tones | Brickwork or plaster walls, wooden beams, plank floors | Decorated furniture, patterned tablecloth, decorative potholders, embroidered towels |
| English country | Various shades of brown, green and red; gray-beige tones | The walls are finished with stone or brick | Tartan curtains and chair covers, English porcelain |
| Provence | Pastel shades are used: lilac, beige, mint and others; White color | Floral wallpaper; brick walls, plank floors painted white | The furniture is white, artificially aged. The decor uses gilded elements. The kitchen is decorated with bouquets in vases and floral paintings on furniture |
The decor of the chairs in the kitchen will harmoniously complement the interior design
A rustic-style bedroom with a view of the forest will allow you to relax from the bustle of the city
The main task of the living room is to create a hospitable mood and cozy atmosphere in a village house. To do this, you should use wooden or wicker furniture, choose warm shades in the design, and make the light slightly dim. For curtains, sofa covers and other textile elements, you should choose natural fabrics, such as cotton and linen. Sofa cushions can be decorated with embroidery - handmade work done with soul will transform any interior.
The ideal material for the living room floor is wood, but laminate can also be used. It is also worth covering it with a soft carpet or rug.
The walls can be covered with wood panels, trimmed with stone, or simply plastered.
Handmade decorations placed on the shelves will add charm to the interior. For this purpose, you can use clay or wooden figurines, knitted toys, or cross stitch inserted into a frame.
The final touch to decorating the living room will be a bouquet of fresh wildflowers placed on the fireplace or coffee table.
A white kitchen in which cooking will be a pleasure
Stone, wood, fireplace - the main elements in a rustic style
A fireplace in the bedroom will immerse you in a state of tranquility
The bedroom - the room where a person gets long-awaited rest after a long day of work - must be cozy. A rustic style in a bedroom interior will be preferred by people who value comfort and naturalness.
You can use wallpaper with a floral print or decorate the walls with panels. Wooden beams in the ceiling decor will add originality to the room. You don’t have to invent anything special with the floor - just lay a carpet or rug on it.
Country style is good for its ease. You can choose the simplest furniture, the main thing is that it is strong, reliable and natural. In decor, as usual, you should give preference to handmade items. Patchwork quilts will fit perfectly into the decor.
Plates on the wall will decorate your style
The wood-burning fireplace in the living room will warm you in the most severe frosts
You don't need much to create a romantic mood in your bedroom. Just lay down snow-white sheets, lay out pillows with floral embroidery, place a bouquet of fresh flowers on the bedside table, and you're done!
Despite its venerable age and simple essence, the popularity of country music is only growing every day. The rustic style does not shine with luxury and splendor, but it gives a feeling of calm and comfort and turns any home into a place where you always want to return.
Features of rustic style
Rural style can be very different: probably no other interior design has so many varieties. The most widespread are three types: French, English (also called country) and Russian. They have their own individual characteristics and differences. The fact is that the rustic style took a very long time to develop, acquired details over the centuries, and in each country absorbed features of local color.
And yet there are common features for all directions, without which interior design in a rustic style will be incomplete:
- unpretentious decoration in natural colors, rough simplicity of the textures and details used: rough plaster, benches and chairs of “clumsy” work;
- widespread use of natural materials - mainly wood, in some details - stone;
- strong, inelegant furniture made from natural materials;
- high detail: the presence of many handmade decorations;
- natural textiles: rugs, napkins, carpets, rugs, blankets;
Modern technology and electronics in the interior
Elements of modern technology and electronics easily fit into the interior of a log house. Built-in appliances are used especially successfully - it is enough to make a wooden cabinet or niche and place the appliances in them. The refrigerator, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher can be stored in cabinets, which will be closed with doors made in the same style as the room.
Modern televisions can play the role of color image or composition during times when television broadcasts are not broadcast. These models consume very little electricity and will not cause much damage to the home budget.
Russian style
Russian style is simple, there are no elaborate details. It is characterized by the widespread use of wood: log cabins, boarded ceilings and walls, wooden utensils and furniture. It is also difficult to imagine the Russian style without painting on plaster, a samovar, and a Russian stove. In the kitchen it is customary to hang dry herbs collected in bunches, bunches of onions and garlic.
When creating such an interior, clay figurines, painted trays, and “grandmother’s” chests will be useful. Only natural fabrics are used: linen, cotton, chintz.
When decorating an interior in a rustic style, it is important to take into account some nuances for each area of the room.
Accessories
Scarves, shawls, stoles will help complement the look in cool weather; in the Russian style - a down scarf or with painted patterns.
In the summer, the main headdress will be a scarf or a straw hat. In winter, especially in the northern countries, fur and fur products deserve attention: collars, hats, mittens with colorful patterns.
Leather belts with a large country-style buckle are a must-have accessory. Wicker and rope belts are an excellent use of manual labor. A basket woven from wicker or a bag made of textiles are necessary items for a village girl.
Alberta Ferretti, Christian Dior, Vivetta Ulla Johnson and 2 photos of Missoni
Rustic style in the kitchen
It would be good if the kitchen wall was brick or tiled with imitation brick. Of course, the walls can be painted in light, discreet colors. But it is still better to decorate the kitchen apron with brick - it will add a certain flavor, as can be seen in the photo of the interior in a rustic style.
It is worth choosing wooden furniture - carved or decorated with paintings. It is better to buy built-in equipment so that you can cover it with decorative elements.
If space allows, leave the floor beams exposed. They can be decorated with bunches of herbs, garlic, red pepper.
A rustic kitchen is characterized by an abundance of decor. Everything will come in handy: handmade embroidery, kiln-fired pots, jars, a sideboard with painted porcelain dishes, wicker baskets and vases.
Color spectrum
We have already touched on the features of the color palette in the first section, let's look at it in more detail. You can choose one of two palettes: light or dark.
The light palette is usually cold, its basis is snow white, gray, mint, lilac, blue. There are practically no shades of natural wood in such a country house; they are hidden by painting. But the floor and individual parts can be left warm.
In the photo, living room decor with textiles
The dark range, on the contrary, is warm: earthy, crimson, mustard. At the same time, they are successfully combined with dark blue, dark green, and purple details. The basis of the rustic style in the interior is the color of natural wood - light or dark, red.
The photo shows aged kitchen facades in Provence style
Country style living room
The rustic style is ideal for the living room - after all, it should be the coziest place in the house. Place upholstered furniture on a wooden floor and hang a carpet on the wall. By the way, the furniture can be either wooden or wicker - there are many options. The lighting should be warm - yellow. Curtains in natural colors will add a special charm to the living room.
Complete the interior with cute crafts, small pillows with embroidered pillowcases, and hang family photos.
The living room should become a gathering place for the whole family to relax and have intimate conversations, so the atmosphere should be created as warm and simple as possible.
Mandatory elements of a country house
Finally, there are 3 common characteristics that are present in every interior and serve as necessary attributes of any wooden house.
- Fireplace or decorative option.
- Mansard roof.
- Good lighting, mostly natural.
In wooden houses, natural materials play a major role.
This is something to keep in mind before filling any space in your home. A large amount of plastic, metal, synthetic and artificial fabrics disrupts the harmony, comfort and desire to stay indoors. From the very beginning, you need to think through all the details: from large ones, like furniture, to small accessories.
By the way, the interior can also combine several directions, the main thing is that everything is in harmony with each other, is tastefully selected and meets the preferences of the owner.
Children's room in a rustic style
Children love the rustic style for its carelessness, lack of severity and undoubted similarity to the decoration of huts from folk tales. There are no special requirements for decorating a nursery: the same wooden furniture, comfort, simplicity.
You can make bright accents in the interior by placing beautiful antique toys on the shelves. One of the walls can be painted in a fairy-tale style, and the furniture can be decorated with stickers.
Advantages of wooden houses
Almost everyone agrees that a house made of wood looks more solid and aesthetically pleasing than houses made of other modern materials for construction and decoration.
Wooden houses have two unique features - sound insulation and thermal insulation. The former will allow you to play loud music, watch TV or organize noisy meetings without disturbing your neighbors, while the latter will not allow the heat to escape in the cold winter. In addition, in wooden houses the humidity level is always optimal for comfort, regardless of weather conditions.
The tree also contains substances called phytonides. Thanks to them, optimal temperature and humidity are maintained in the house. Wooden houses are practical and beautiful. The interior design of a country house with your own hands can serve as an example of the aesthetics of wooden buildings.
Rustic bathroom
A rustic bathroom design is characterized by the use of materials such as marble, stone and copper. Acceptable colors are white, beige, coffee. They will go well with wooden cabinets and shelves. This is the case when sand-colored sanitary ware and floor tiles with imitation stone look organic.
Interior design tips
The finishing of the external part of the wall of a wooden house may be limited by the conditions of the external environment and landscape. The interior design of the house depends only on the layout of the house and the views of the owner. There can be no restrictions inside a log house - from a calm and measured “village” style:
. to the bright and progressive style of the city dweller's country house.
The interior decoration of any wooden log house is based on preserving the texture of the wood. Washing the seams between the seams with jute rope also highlights them, making them more visible.
If you want to “get away” from large volumes of wood, part of the interior can be “covered” with soft, unobtrusive paints. A good option to “dilute” the abundance of wood would be to use other natural materials - stone, fabric.
