Country style cottage

Many city dwellers, tired of concrete buildings, asphalt and street smog, begin to strive for unity with nature. It is not always realistic to realize this dream in a city, but there is an opportunity to equip the dacha so that it becomes a real corner of peace and quiet. The main thing is to choose the right style of decoration, one of which can rightfully be called country or rustic.

Country is an incredibly cozy style that brings back memories of a village and rural nature. Its main feature is the use of natural materials, the main of which is wood. It is processed minimally in order to preserve the originality of the situation.

The country style emerged in the United States towards the end of the last century, when the public, who was fed up with sophisticated and sophisticated interiors, began to strive for a rural setting.

You can arrange a summer cottage in any of them.

• American country resembles the Wild West with its ranches, cacti, cowboys. Furniture in this style should be massive, rough, wood and leather are welcome. Most often, two-story houses are decorated in country style.

• French country Provence is called in another way. It originated in the Provence region, famous for its lavender fields, wines and the seaside. French country is white, lilac and blue shades, motives of the sea, sun and wildlife.

• English country Is a sophisticated trend, the main feature of which is functionality. The decoration here is simple, with a slight roughness. A lot of textiles are necessarily used, furniture and accessories should be aged.

• In Russian country preference is given to saw cut, rough logs. And also brick and stone, natural fabrics are used. Accessories have a typical Russian flavor.

In addition to the above directions, there are less popular types of country:

• Swiss chalet;
• Mediterranean;
• fachwerk (Germany).

To turn your summer cottage into an island of peace and home warmth, it must be properly decorated not only inside, but also outside. Let's see how this can be done.

The main thing is that only natural materials are used in the country style. The interior should consist of them: it is roughly processed wood and elements of stone. In this case, the decoration should be as simple as possible.

It is recommended to choose plaster or paint for the walls. Soft shades are welcome: pastel, light green, muted yellow, light gray. You can also use vinyl or paper wallpaper. They can be either plain or with a light simple pattern. The floors must be made of wood, ordinary planks or herringbone patterns are popular. An interesting solution will be handmade rugs or rugs, which can often be found in Russian huts. Country-style ceilings are often wooden or plastered. Complement the design with beams.

Furniture in this direction does not differ in sophistication: these are simple products with smooth lines, designed for practicality, not beauty. Everything should be functional: the sofa - strong, reliable, large, the dining table - long to accommodate many people.It is also worth noting that country-style tables often have rounded corners, emphasizing the softness of the setting. They can be complemented by wicker or rough-made wooden chairs. A great solution would be an antique rocking chair.

Textiles are an important component of country style. There should be a lot of it: towels, bedspreads, napkins, beautiful pillowcases, curtains. Everything should be lightweight, made of natural materials - cotton or linen. It is better to choose bright shades to create an interesting accent. Sunny yellow, bright red, grassy green colors will do.

You need to pay attention to other accessories.

• Wall Clock. Better if these are mechanical models. A chic option is a cuckoo clock, but you can pick up other, preferably wooden products.
• Elements of nature. Country style symbolizes nature, so fresh flowers, pebbles, sea and river shells will perfectly complement it.
• Beautiful dishes. In this direction, dishes made of materials such as clay, porcelain, copper are welcome. It is good if the elements of the kitchen utensils look aged. An excellent solution would be a Russian samovar (if Russian country is chosen).
• Chandelier. Lighting is an important step in home furnishing in a country style. The light should be soft, warm, diffused. Chandeliers with real candles, candelabra, kerosene lamps will look beautiful.

The main requirement of the country can be called naturalness, and it should be traced in every centimeter of the appearance of the house and site. Country houses are made up of solid logs or wooden planks. Brick buildings are very common, as well as tiled roofs with a chimney and a weather vane. The windows of the house can cover the shutters. It is also important to make a beautiful ring: for example, wooden steps can lead into the house, and there will be carved railings on the sides.

A fence can serve as a fence, it is better to make paths of stone, sand or wood. Perfectly trimmed lawns, formed bushes, differentiation of plant shades - all this is prohibited in any kind of country.

There must be flowers in the garden, preferably perennial, as well as fruit and berry trees. All this will add romance and some naivety to the atmosphere. Wildlife is supplemented with the necessary accessories: a wooden cart, baskets, clay pots, wheels from carts, tubs, a straw effigy.

Let's highlight some interesting examples of country-style summer cottages.

• Rustic and distinctive interior with an abundance of dishes, textiles and a variety of accessories.

• Delicate "country" design of the room, each thing here adjusts to a romantic mood.

• Living room in the country. Exquisite curtains match the tone of the pillows, furniture in light shades, wooden partitions and walls: here you can breathe easily and freely.

• Cozy rural room with an abundance of wood in the interior.

• Unusual country-style cuisine, where everything is thought out to the smallest detail.

• The exterior of the house is in a rustic direction.

• A home made from a combination of different materials. The slight negligence of the site is fully consistent with the canons of style.

• A beautiful and elegant cottage with a large green area and country-style accessories.

• Rural-style change houses are a great option for a small country house.

An overview of the country house in the video below.