If earlier, at the word “cottage”, a nervous trembling ran through the body of many (after all, “cottage” was a synonym for endless work on the site), now times have changed significantly. Today, the dacha can be called a symbol of serenity. Therefore, the interior of a country house must certainly be simple, functional and cozy. Today we will talk about how to make the cottage beautiful and as comfortable as possible!
Rules for country interiors
Often in the country there are things from the category "it's a pity to throw away, and there is nowhere to store." Usually such items are never returned from exile, eventually turning into ordinary trash. Of course, a country house is your property, and therefore no one forces you to throw away accumulated things. But if you are planning to change the interior of your country house, and you do not know where to start, we will help!
The first thing you should know when decorating a house outside the city is that its interior should not repeat the design of your apartment. The dacha shouldbe associated exclusively with relaxation! There are other rules:
- The size of the house does not matter, but it is very important that it be divided into zones - for example, a zone for rest and work, cooking and eating. Curtains, screens and open shelving will help with this.
- Psychologists and designers unanimously repeat: lighting should be soft! Therefore, you should get frosted shades or lamps with lampshades. It is important that the work area is well lit.
- When using fabrics in the interior design of a country house, you should give preference to natural materials with small prints, such as polka dots or flowers.
- In order to really relax in the country, designers recommend using only light colors in its interior. Of course, bright accents will also be needed, but it is extremely important not to overdo it.
- Don't forget about living plants. You can plant annual flowers in pots - this solution will be the best for giving.
- But what should not be in a country house is old and broken furniture. Even if you are limited in funds, you can simply restore what was sent to the dacha link.
- It is also worth refusing to use plastic, metal, varnished surfaces in the interior - all this will not add comfort to the house.
Style selection
Dacha is a place where a person can feel like a part of nature. Therefore, it is extremely important to choose an interior that will have a pronounced "peasant" or "village" bias. Of course, laythere is no need to put mattresses on the floor or put rough benches inside the house! Country style can be versatile and modern!
Provence
The interior of the country house, the photo of which you see below, is made in this delightful French style. Its creation will not require special efforts and costs: it requires only simple and natural materials. So, the furniture should be selected wooden, but not rough, but elegant. If we talk about color, then here designers are advised to opt for sand, green and blue shades. Details deserve special attention. It can be homespun bedspreads, trinkets that please the eye, pictures of people dear to the heart. All these items will add to the interior not only comfort, but also sincerity.
Of course, not everyone can boast of a Provencal landscape outside the window of a country house, but no one forbids using stylized paintings in the interior.
Country
What about this European style? Firstly, it is very attractive, and secondly, you can safely call it the interior of an economy class country house, because country music involves the use of extremely inexpensive materials. This style is characterized by a rough wooden floor, simple furniture, also made of wood, checkered textiles (spreads, curtains and tablecloths). You should not refuse various decorative elements - there should be a lot of them in such an interior.
By the way, designers often call country style not just a direction in design, but a state of mind!Therefore, they decorate houses outside the city in this style. Country is distinguished by conciseness, saturation and brightness. You can feel its warm color even just by looking at the photo of the interior of the country house inside! And the savings make style a must-have!
It should be noted that there are varieties of style: old Russian, American and French country. The difference between them lies in the pieces of furniture and decor that characterize the country.
American style
Another economical option for decorating the interior of a country house inside is the American style. It will not require serious investments, but the end result will be very stylish, luxurious and simple at the same time.
What is this style? This is the minimum amount of decor and maximum practicality, a game of contrast. Elements such as arches and niches, stone and wood, fireplaces and fountains, rooms without a single window and full-wall windows fit perfectly here. American style suggests the absence of sharp corners. Lighting is usually provided by wall and table lamps. It is not recommended to drape windows - natural light is an indispensable attribute of style.
Scandinavian style
Speaking about the interior styles of country houses, one cannot fail to mention the pragmatic Scandinavian style. It is simply indispensable for those who cannot stand excessive pretentiousness and decorations. Designers call scandi discreet,conveying a Nordic character.
The main material of such an interior is wood. It is from it that the house should be built, furniture and decoration are also made from it. Colors should be chosen natural and calm, shapes should be as simple as possible. Pay attention - the Scandinavian style implies a complete absence of trinkets! But do not think that the interior of a country house will turn out to be uncomfortable and rude. Experts say: it is this style that helps to find harmony in minimalism. The decoration of the interior will be bedspreads and curtains, fresh flowers and photographs.
Retro
At first glance, it may seem that this direction is not bright, boring and unoriginal. This is far from true! The interior of a country house in retro style is black and white framed photographs, wicker furniture, fabric lampshades, antique dishes. Objects from the grandmother's chest, samovars, an old piano, oil paintings will help to strengthen the stylistic direction.
It is absolutely not necessary to use old furniture! You can buy a new one - and age it. Expensive vases, elegant grandfather clocks, a record player will be useful in such an interior. When choosing paintings, you should opt for still lifes. As for textiles, floral and geometric prints on furniture upholstery, bedspreads and curtains fit perfectly into this interior.
Vanguard
This bright and bold style is suitable for a country house, whose owners combinedesire for search and internal protest. This house should be dominated by colors such as green, yellow, red, black and white. Often, contrasting tones are used in one room - this brings expression and dynamics to the interior. Any materials can be used as a finish, but it is best to give preference to modern decorative plasters, suspended ceilings, metallic wallpaper.
The choice of furniture can also be called a kind of experiment. What forms are suitable for the dacha avant-garde? Strict and clear lines should intertwine with rounded and ornate. At the same time, it is important to understand that this style simply does not accept simplicity, it is the opposite of standards and everyday life. The same rule should be observed when choosing textiles. Colors should be bright, curtains should certainly contrast with the color of the finish. Small and inconspicuous details should be discarded.
When decorating the interior of a country house in this style with your own hands, you should add bizarre figurines, paintings by avant-garde artists to it. Lighting must also be original. It is best to embed light bulbs in ceiling niches - this will add intimacy and warmth to the country house.
Chalet
The name of this style, incredibly loved by designers around the world, can be translated as "shepherd's hut." There are several characteristic features inherent in the chalet. Of course, this is massiveness, a large area, a huge number of windows. The fact is that this house is aimed at maximum usenatural light! By the way, very often panoramic glazing is used in this style. Of course, natural wood is used to create this style. Less common natural and decorative stone.
Another important detail is the complete absence of such decorative elements as stucco, mosaics, stained-glass windows. Various patterns and ornaments will be superfluous. Designers do not recommend using bold color schemes: both tones and materials should be natural. Usually the chalet-style interior is a canopy of shades of brown and gray. You should not think that such a country house will be uncomfortable: for its decoration, you can use carvings, massive wood furniture, paintings and tapestries, a large amount of textiles.
The center of the chalet can be a fireplace or a large stove. Often they act not only as a decor, but are also the main element of the heating system of a country house!
