Country motifs in interior design are often used to furnish a summer house.
But this direction can be an excellent option for decorating city housing.
The dream of creating a place that can give you peace after work and the opportunity to immerse yourself in childhood memories of holidays with your grandmother in the village or to be transported to another country can be realized in a city apartment, says Yulia Tychino .
Characteristic features
The country style originated in the 19th century and quickly spread throughout the world.
Gradually, each country developed its own special style, and such a trend as ethno-country appeared. Therefore, today you can choose any theme for arranging an apartment.
It can be a Spanish hacienda, an American ranch, a Russian hut, a Swedish or French house. The following features will remain unchanged when choosing any of the directions.
Firstly, only natural materials. They should be present in the decoration of the walls, taken into account when choosing furniture, room decor and accessories. Important parts of the interior should be clay, wood, stone, copper, bronze, clay, porcelain.
Secondly, there should be a harmonious combination of larger interior details with elegant accessories of small sizes.
Thirdly, simplicity, practicality and naturalness in everything.
Fourthly, the color scheme uses only calm, subdued natural shades.
Fifthly, the source of natural or artificial heat should be a fireplace.
Where is it better to apply?
If the interior in the ethno-country style will be used in a summer house or cottage, then it is better to decorate all the rooms in the chosen design.
In a city apartment, an interesting option would be to arrange only one room. Country motifs will look most harmonious in the kitchen or living room.
Kitchen
A white ceiling with wooden beams and stone flooring are a must for this style. Country style implies simple natural furniture. A regular wooden table and a wicker chair will do. A small chest and wicker baskets will perfectly complement the style.
Living room
This is the room where the whole family usually gathers, and there are guests. And therefore, the atmosphere should be conducive to communication. Light colors are suitable for the walls.
A separate corner can be decorated in the form of stonework. The central element of the room should be a fireplace - as a guarantee of home warmth and comfort. When decorating the rest of the space, textiles will add the necessary notes.
Also, one of the distinctive features of the country style will be handmade products:
• knitted tablecloth on a small table;
• patchwork style path;
• a long-pile carpet by the fireplace. And to complete the composition, small photographs on one of the walls, cute figurines and a few hand-made things will do.
Whatever direction of the country style is chosen when decorating an apartment, the owners will not get tired of it over time, because it is not characterized by primness, pretentiousness, or monotony. On the contrary, the variety of elements helps to bring special warmth and coziness to the house.
Earlier we talked about how to decorate a living room in a classic style .
Expert: Julia Tychino
