Crazy rhythm of life of modern megacitiesmakes urban residents increasingly prefer to design their homes simplicity, comfort and naturalness. Therefore, strict minimalism and cold high-tech today often give way to a cozy and homely country style.
It involves the use of environmentally friendlypure, natural materials. Country-style living rooms are the epitome of serenity, comfort and homely warmth. Country in English means "village". Pathos and glamor are alien to this style.
Country-style living room design is harmonious.combination of comfort, simplicity and practicality. For this reason, you must follow certain rules, which we describe below. We have already mentioned that when you make a room in the country style, only natural materials are used. For example, plaster is most often used to decorate walls or they create a surface that imitates a stone or brick wall. You can choose and wallpaper, but in this case it is better to give preference to paintings with small floral patterns, which must necessarily overlap with textiles.
Materials choose, as a rule, inexpensive, butnecessarily natural, with the simplest texture - this style does not accept excessive decor. The interior of the living room in country style is replete with natural light tones, and accessories and various decorative elements are used as bright accents. As you can see, country-style living rooms can be created only by knowing the rules of style, because it is necessary to adapt all the details to the modern needs of the inhabitants of housing. However, if you fantasize, you can create an interesting and original interior on your own.
Country-style living rooms look especiallyeffectively, if the decoration of the walls involves an unusual textured plaster, which is decorated with imitation of wooden beams. Relevant to this style and open wooden beams on the ceiling. This finish looks very stylish and original.
The walls are often painted in the color of yellow primrose, cornflower, pink fuchsia. Such shades are diluted with darker decor elements and textiles with a pattern, for example, in a strip, a cage or polka-dot.
Чаще всего используется паркет, плитка или natural stone. Linoleum or carpet are excluded completely. If it is necessary to warm the floor, lay a fluffy soft carpet made of natural wool - you will not lose: it will complement the interior and bring a special zest to it. The color of any finishing material should be warm and natural.
Furniture for the living room in the style of country is performed,As a rule, from a natural tree. In some cases, it is allowed to use its high-quality analogs - MDF or fiberboard. Her form and style are extremely simple, devoid of any pretentiousness. Handwork is welcome. The furniture should be quite massive and at first glance even a little rough. It is important to know that in this case the furniture is not polished or varnished.
Living rooms in country style can not do without softfurniture. Preference should be given to low chairs and sofas, which are usually covered with soft blankets. Armchairs can be wicker. Upholstery of upholstered furniture is made of simple natural fabric with a small pattern. Preference is better to give floral ornaments.
Particular attention should be paid to the alignment.furniture. At first glance it may seem that the country-style living room in a wooden house or apartment is a bit chaotic. But this is not so - there are rules of this style, developed by experienced designers. When arranging furniture there should not be a symmetrical arrangement. Armchairs and poufs are really placed in the room chaotically - it gives a special charm and comfort. In addition to upholstered furniture and a cupboard for dishes, there should be a cupboard, a chest of drawers, an old chest, etc. in the living room. Various furniture is diluted with a small amount of small details: tablecloths, embroidered napkins, bedspreads and blankets.
Country-style living-dining room should befilled with textiles. It will add to the room juiciness and brightness. Rugs, curtains and cute curtains, pillows in decorative covers are allowed. All these items are made of natural fabrics without a pattern and pattern.
An excellent interior decoration will be products,hand made. It can be knitted napkins or tablecloths, rag amulets, rugs. Covers for upholstered furniture, tablecloths, pillows, curtains in the living room (country style) should be made in the same style and be combined with each other. Curtains made of cotton, cotton or linen look spectacular if they are tied with coarse ropes or silk ribbons.
It should be noted that this style,used for decoration of the living room, suggests the presence of a fireplace. He is the central element of the room, since it is he who gathers guests and household members. Comfortable stools and armchairs are installed near the fireplace, which are conducive to comfortable rest. It is advisable to install a fireplace opposite the window. It is not recommended to equip it against the outer wall, since the heat will “go” outside.
Are you attracted to the living room design in country style?There may be problems with the fireplace (for example, in a high-rise building or in a room of less than twenty square meters). It is, of course, about the design, heated by firewood. In this case, you can use electric or gas models.
This option is most suitable forcountry house or cottage. Although in a city apartment it is quite acceptable. Most of our compatriots go to the cottages in spring and summer. It is very important to arrange the house for the arrival of the family in such a way as to create a comfortable and convenient home. This can be achieved by combining a recreation area with a kitchen.
Kitchen-living room in country style at the cottagewill require a visual separation of the two rooms. In one part of the room it is desirable to install a kitchen set. It is better if he will occupy the angular position. Made of solid wood or its imitation, it will harmoniously fit into the interior of the room, will be convenient to use, and open shelves for dishes will help you to place decorative elements - plates and cups, painted under the Khokhloma.
The interior of the kitchen-living room in country style can notdo without special decorative items. You can use the original tub, which will stand for flowers. They are better placed in the corners of the room. Thus, you will plant both the kitchen and the living room. And of course, do not forget about textiles, which will refresh and diversify the interior. And now we will introduce you to variations of country style.
The living room in this style suggestsnaturalness and simplicity in everything. To finish the walls using rough plaster, which creates the effect of bumps and scuffs. The floor can be made of unpainted boards, although flooring is also allowed. Wooden beams always covered with white paint are always left on the ceiling.
An important role in the design of the living room play smallparts and accessories. For example, family photos are quite pertinent on the walls, porcelain plates and figurines on the open shelves. In such a living room you can often see an old chest (or its imitation), clocks, unusual original jewelry boxes.
Indispensable decoration of the interior are dry.or live flowers, which can be many. The furniture in the living room in the style of Provence is old, antique, or artificially aged. This is usually a pair of dressers and a cupboard. Sometimes such furniture is painted by hand, causing a floral pattern.
Original table lamps with beautiful lampshades are suitable, and it is desirable that their decor resemble the upholstery of upholstered furniture.
American country variety is differentcalm light colors with a predominance of natural shades. The walls can be covered with a monochromatic light paint or are covered with panels made of natural wood with a particularly rough texture. Such a living room is made out of massive furniture with a rough finish. It is complemented by elements made of bronze and brass.
Near the sofa or fireplace on the wooden floor layhigh-quality natural carpet or animal skin. A quilt of patches, as well as a similar tablecloth on the table will give the interior a special charm. Floor and ceiling perform in the same color. In such an interior are often found Indian masks, figurines made of clay and leather, cowboy hats. Mostly in the living room is dominated by dirty blue, brown shades, which are associated with the prairies.
В таком оформлении гостиной особое внимание given a comfortable atmosphere and plant theme. Wall-paper, furniture upholstery, textiles - all are decorated with images of flowers (mostly roses). It is harmoniously diluted with flowers in pots on shelves, stands, window sills, as well as bouquets in clay vases.
The furniture color is mostly terracotta andcherry. The decor of the living room country in the English style can not do without a high-quality bookcase and a good dresser. All furniture is solid, massive, dark. Ideal cherry or mahogany. It would not be superfluous in such an interior and a leather sofa, which can be covered with a plaid plaid. She can be present on the curtains, tablecloths.
For this type of country you needset a special table in the living room for playing bridge. Place large and comfortable chairs near the fireplace and place blankets on them. Place porcelain or bronze figurines above the fireplace. And the English-style living room walls are decorated with trophies.
This kind of country style is performed inspecial colors. It resembles the shades of late autumn: brown, beige, golden-orange, maroon. Utensils and lamps made of aged brass, paintings depicting hunting scenes, landscapes, antiques are used as accessories. Such an interior of the living room does not imply an ideal order and minimalism, therefore, nice souvenirs are quite appropriate here, and the photos on the walls will give the interior a cozy atmosphere.
This style has its own characteristics, whichdistinguish it from other species. Its main difference is the use of natural wood in large volumes, which helps to recreate the atmosphere of a Russian wooden hut. Like the American-style country, it is distinguished by coarse and massive furniture.
This style is bright and characteristic.the special feature is that the fireplace here replaces a stove decorated with tiles or a bleached stove, and Indian ornaments and patchwork will replace lace napkins and tablecloths. It is better to decorate the walls with wooden panels or imitation of logs, simple whitewashing is acceptable.
Accessories in such a living room will be porcelain.service, a real samovar, painted Zhostovo trays, calico curtains, a knitted fluffy blanket and other items that are associated with a cozy village house.
You can choose any version of country style. In any case, the interior of such a room will be different coziness and simplicity.
