Country house interior: which style to choose

Several decades ago, a country house was considered a temporary refuge, where people came to rest on the weekend. Today it is a full-fledged dwelling. This is a place where you can hide from the daily hustle and bustle and irrepressible pace of life. Therefore, the citizens of our country are increasingly giving preference not to apartments, but to private houses located outside the city..

An atmosphere of coziness and comfort should reign in a country house

Home interior design is a responsible and serious business. Start by choosing a style concept for each room. Don’t be afraid to experiment, try something new. Creating your dream home is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. In addition, with the right approach, you will create a beautiful design inside the house with minimal financial investment..

Rules for the design of a country house

Designer services are not cheap, and many homeowners design their own home. The main thing in this business is having an idea..

A panoramic window is a great idea if a beautiful landscape is hidden behind the walls of the house.

It is not difficult to bring everything conceived to life, the main thing is to adhere to a number of recommendations:

it is necessary to make preliminary sketches of what you would like to receive in the end;
decide on the style in which the living space will be decorated;
take seriously the selection of colors;
for each room, choose one common element that will unite the entire space into a single whole;
furniture should be in the same style.

In your home, you have the right to decide whether all rooms will be decorated in the same style or whether you prefer a variety of interior directions

An important role is played by the area of the room. The owners of large country houses are limited only by their imagination. If the dwelling is of modest size, it is not scary. Skillful zoning, well-placed accents, the use of mirrors and a lot of light will help to visually enlarge the room and give it an aesthetically pleasing appearance..

Which style to choose

The rational organization of space for a comfortable stay is important. But no less seriously you need to take the choice of style in which you plan to decorate the house. In this matter, you do not need to chase the latest trends. Rely on your taste.

For independent, liberated people inclined to experiment, the design of the house in the avant-garde style may be suitable.

Choosing pop art will be no less bold and emotional.

Popular design styles:

Style	Style features, characteristic features
Vanguard	A large number of multi-colored accents, the use of geometric prints, the concept of style is based on the combination of plastic, textiles and synthetic finishing materials.
Pop Art	An abundance of bright acid colors, the use of mirrors and plastic, the creation of optical effects through the play of light, grotesque collages.
Loft	Brickwork, pipes, colors – urban grays and browns, wood, concrete and chrome for surface finishes.
Constructivism	Natural lighting, large windows, built-in appliances, the use of plastic, glass and metal, an abundance of chrome-plated parts, a minimum of furniture.
Grunge	Laconic furnishings, furniture of strict geometric shapes made of artificially aged wood, brickwork, the use of stone and planks for floor decoration.

A loft is essentially the same industrial, only artificially created, often for a lot of money.

Constructivism emerged as an opposition to luxurious bourgeois styles

The abundance of natural materials in the decoration is the main feature of the interior in the grunge style

This is just an incomplete list of styles that look appropriate when decorating a living space..

It is appropriate to note the alpine chalet, because the name of the style itself is translated as a rural house.

Advice. If your budget for renovating the premises is limited, choose a style direction where there is no need to use only natural materials for decorating walls, ceilings and floors. Wood and natural stone are expensive, plastic and synthetic finishing materials are much cheaper..

Classic style

Favorite style of many. For interior decoration of a country house, this style is most often chosen. It combines elegance and respectability. It has the following features:

for wall and floor decoration, materials of pastel shades are chosen;
ceilings decorated with stucco add elegance;
to decorate the room, they use engravings in luxurious frames, frescoes, gilded figurines, candlesticks and vases;
the style involves a large number of textiles: satin curtains, linen or cotton tablecloths, embroidered pillows.

Classic bedroom interior with expensive furniture from Karelian pine

Furniture is an element that will help to skillfully emphasize the external decoration of any room. The classic style involves the use of natural wood furniture sets. Sofa, table, chairs should be natural wood shades or painted in cream tones. Classic furniture is smooth curves, expensive decor and elegant restraint..

Comfortable luxury in classic style

Modern style

The right style and design is able to position the space. Modern is one of the most popular trends, combining classics and modernity. With the help of style, you can skillfully emphasize the advantages of a room and hide flaws..

Art Nouveau interior is, first of all, creating an extraordinary atmosphere

Distinctive features of Art Nouveau:

for wall decor, wallpaper or plaster of restrained natural shades are used: white, milky, beige, sand;
glossy stretch ceilings and stained-glass windows with drawings will add airiness and elegance to the interior;
flooring can be different: laminate, wood or stone;
the use of functional things, modern technology.

Modern is quite difficult to execute. But it’s worth it. This direction is characterized by the use of multilevel and asymmetric structures. When choosing furniture, it is recommended to give preference to products made from natural wood: beech or oak.

Here, beauty is put in the first place, and only then is practicality and functionality.

Separately, it is worth noting windows – modern style welcomes smooth rounded shapes, while in one room there can be windows of different configurations

The furniture is distinguished by its pretentiousness and smooth lines. Sofas, pedestals, armchairs and tables should be as comfortable as possible. Furniture sets are equipped with curved legs, various figured elements. You can accentuate the room with green, plants, floor sculpture or a non-trivial painting..

Industrial style

A style in which the interior design of a private house looks fresh and non-trivial. The industrial style originated in New York at the end of the last century. Today it is one of the favorite areas for self-confident, active and modern people. Industrial is visually similar to a loft. But, perhaps, he is not so “combed”. The industrial style looks deliberately careless, a little rough, consists of the attributes of the “old factory”.

The industrial style of the interior is based on elements of industrial architecture

Industrial can be quite budgetary if you have the right space

The industrial style looks appropriate in large rooms. The philosophy of this direction is to show everything that is hidden. Therefore, aged brick, untreated wood, concrete are used to decorate rooms. For interior decoration use metal lamps, chains with traces of rust, coils of wire.

Key rooms decoration

Before proceeding with the interior design of a country house, decide which rooms you need to pay special attention to. As a rule, this is a hall, living room, bedroom and kitchen. It is advisable to decorate rooms in the same style, so that the design of the house is not clumsy and pretentious.

Any home starts with a hallway, it will be interesting to decorate it in the old style with vintage lamps

Living room

Living room – a room where all family members and guests gather. Therefore, its design must be taken seriously. The central piece of the interior is a sofa. It is good if it is large and roomy. A pair of armchairs and a coffee table are welcome. Choose furniture based on the chosen style.

Bright living room with access to the terrace

The most popular color options for wall decoration for several years in a row are shades of white and beige. Thanks to light and soft colors, the room will become visually larger and appear crystal clear. For the floor, it is appropriate to use laminate, parquet board or even tiles..

A library can be organized in the living room

Well, do not forget to highlight accents. Decorate the walls with posters or paintings, and place large pots of artificial or natural flowers on the floor. It all depends on what style you prefer. Most often, the following styles are chosen for the living room: loft, Provence, chalet, eclecticism.

Bedroom

It’s good if you are not limited by square meters and can bring to life any of your design ideas. But what about the owners of small bedrooms? The secret is in the correct zoning of the room. Divide the room in two with a glass or plastic panel, tall cabinet.

Cozy bedroom in lilac shades in the inhabited attic of a country house

Bright interior in patchwork style

Small rooms do not need to be cluttered. If it is not possible to place a wardrobe in the room for storing things, think about buying hanging shelves with doors. They can accommodate bed linen, towels and other items. Choose warm shades for the bedroom. So you will create coziness and warmth in the room. Take a closer look at the shades of beige and sand.

Room with fireplace

It is great if the area of the room allows you to equip a separate room with a fireplace. This piece of furniture will not only warm you in winter frosts, but also decorate any living space. Before installing the fireplace, make sure that you will install it in a partition, and not in a load-bearing wall..

Cozy room for friendly gatherings in front of the fireplace

For finishing it is better to use plaster, drywall, ceramic tiles and stone. It so happens that a classic fireplace cannot be installed in the house. But don’t be upset. You can use the electric option or biofireplace.

Interior of a wooden house

Many people prefer wooden buildings. This is a natural option with low thermal conductivity, environmental friendliness, durability and good air permeability..

In a wooden house made of timber or logs, the walls are often left in their original form.

Scuffs and roughly finished surfaces make the log home cozy, natural and “lived-in”

The following styles are most often used for home interior design:

country;
chalet;
English;
provence;
high tech.

Provence style dining area decoration

For interior decoration, give preference to natural materials, rough and unprocessed textures. As for the color scheme, there are no recommendations here, it all depends on the preferences of the owner of the house. In recent years, when decorating the premises, they began to use not the classic brown color, but a grayish-white tint. It will visually expand the room and create a harmony of beauty and comfort..