Since ancient times, a wooden hut has been the place of residence of every ordinary Russian person. Such houses, built of wooden boards (or solid logs), began to be erected during the existence of Kievan Rus. Until now, many connoisseurs of antiquity are building similar dwellings for themselves. Unlike stone monuments of architecture, the most ancient huts have not survived to this day, however, as a good example, we got houses built in the 19th century. Looking at them, you can determine the life of that time, and the interior, and other features of the past life.
The shape of such buildings is extremely simple - a square or a rectangle. This geometric accuracy is preserved inside the structure, even if it is divided into several different rooms. It is thanks to this architectural technique that a unique atmosphere of comfort and warmth is created, which only a Russian hut can boast of. The interior, as a rule, was uncomplicated. The dwelling consisted of several rooms, among which one can name a chamber, a vestibule, a cage and a closet. Some huts were also builtbasement, porch and attic - everything depended on the we alth of the owner.
As a rule, by the surrounding objects and their arrangement, you can immediately understand that this is a Russian hut. The interior is characterized by rigor, conciseness and minimalism. An indispensable attribute of an old hut was long benches, which were nailed to the walls or to the floor. Near them could be a long dining table. All household items, dishes and things were located on hanging shelves, which were nailed to the walls. In some houses there was a sideboard, but this is far from a mandatory detail, especially if the living area is small. After all, space is the main criterion that should characterize a Russian hut.
The interior of the old village houses, of course, was supplemented by a stove. It was located in the center of the living space, and around it were placed tables, shelves and hooks, on which they hung a poker, a ladle, pots and pots with handles. On the back of the stove, a cradle was often placed, in which it was warm to sleep, especially in the winter cold. This is how the Russian hut is presented in many of our fairy tales.
The interior of peasant houses of bygone centuries was generously decorated with various accessories and paintings. As a rule, stoves, tables and benches, shelves, dishes and window frames were painted with national ornaments. Such drawings were based on images of the sun, kolovrats and geometric patterns in red, yellow and black tones. Painted plates and pots were put on the shelves, and they became a worthy addition to the overall ensemble.
If you want to create an interior in the style of a Russian hut in your house, you will have to start with interior wall decoration. They should be made of logs or boards, preferably pine trees. Order from the manufacturer wooden furniture in a characteristic style, and then you can paint it yourself if you own a brush.
You can see the interior of the Russian hut in pictures in the article and, starting from them, recreate something of your own. It is not so difficult to embody past traditions, given the variety of modern materials and the imagination of designers.
