Many citizens dream of at least temporarily changing the bustle of the metropolis for a measured and harmonious village life. You can go out of town on weekends - walk barefoot on the grass, listen to the chirping of grasshoppers, pick fragrant apples from the branches. And you can bring a piece of the original rural way of life to a city apartment by decorating the interior of your home in a rustic style and creating an island of peace and comfort right in the middle of a noisy city.
Country style - country
Rustic interior style has several directions based on traditions, ethnic differences and features of life characteristic of the peoples of different countries:
- unique Russian country style;
- American country style, conveying the atmosphere of a cowboy ranch;
- a romantic Swiss chalet that takes us to a shepherd's house, lost somewhere in the Alps;
- refined French Provence and others.
Before deciding on a direction, you need to decide which country features are closer to you, even if, at first glance, nothing connects you with it and you were born in a completely different place.
Interestingly, the rustic style, or country, was recognized as an independent interior trend in the 70s in the United States. Despite its American origin, it soon became international, and now the country style combines many directions, from Russian to Scandinavian.
The country style reproduces the flavor of a particular country, which is reflected, first of all, in the decor elements. But regardless of the chosen direction, the main features of the rustic style are naturalness, simplicity, romance, lack of pretentiousness, high functionality and, of course, uniqueness.
In order to feel the mood of the country, it is not necessary to turn the entire apartment into a copy of a village house: it is enough to embody the style you like in a separate room, for example, in the kitchen. Another reason for the appeal of rustic style is the ability to create the entire interior with your own hands from start to finish.
No other style gravitates towards cute and simple homemade things like the rustic one: here they are not only appropriate, but also mandatory, so you can realize your skills and craving for needlework.
Rustic kitchen
In a city apartment, rustic style will look most appropriate in the kitchen. Let's take a look at all the important elements that will help turn your kitchen into a rustic paradise.
Color
Kitchen color scheme in a rustic style - these are natural beige, light brown shades or any pastel colors you like. You can choose the following colors as a basis:
- light beige;
- lactic;
- pale blue;
- light olive;
- pale yellow.
To dilute the monotony of the general background of the kitchen, it is appropriate to select accessories in rich, but not overly bright colors - elegant tablecloths or curtains, woven rugs, vases.
Finishing walls, floors and ceilings in a country-style kitchen
The main requirement for finishing materials for a rustic kitchen is naturalness, it is she who creates comfort, freshness and a feeling of relaxation.
An excellent solution for walls will be:
- plain color in pastel color;
- decorative plaster;
- finishing with a board or clapboard;
- decorative stone, imitation of brickwork.
If you want to use wallpaper, choose materials with a small pattern - a floral pattern, stripes, ethnic rustic motifs. To visually enlarge the space, you can use photo wallpapers depicting a rural landscape.
For the kitchen floor, it is preferable to use natural wood (parquet or solid wood board), laminate with high-quality wood imitation, unglazed tiles.
kitchen apron can be laid out with medium-sized tiles, plain or with a tiled pattern, with the effect of aging, imitating stone or wood.
Ceilings - whitewashed, painted with water-based paint, decorated with wooden beams.
Furniture
Rustic furniture is simple and functional, made exclusively from natural wood. Abrasions on wood products, carved elements on the facades of cabinets and welt patterns in the backs of chairs emphasize the rustic style. Shelves in the kitchen are traditionally left open - this adds a touch of lightness to the atmosphere and allows you to put colorful accessories and decorations on public display.
It is advisable to hide modern household appliances behind the doors so that they do not violate the general concept with their appearance.
Kitchen decor
Curtains for the kitchen in a rustic style are sewn light, not blocking sunlight (linen, cotton). Preference is given to light-colored fabrics or textiles with a floral pattern, small checks / stripes.
Dishes made of ceramics, clay, porcelain, earthenware are welcome. You can play with its color - choose neutral shades with colorful ornaments or use objects of rich green, yellow or other rich colors.
The mood of a country-style kitchen is set by:
- clay or wooden figurines;
- napkins;
- candlesticks;
- cushions and covers for chairs;
- live plants in intricately decorated pots and planters;
- wild flowers in vases;
- village household items.
A decorative portal above the stove, imitating a hearth and hiding a hood behind it, will look incredibly impressive and very rustic.
Do-it-yourself products - patterned rugs, embroidery, paintings with a rustic theme will add originality to the interior of the kitchen. Garlic and onion garlands, flower arrangements made from dried branches and flowers will look very impressive in such a kitchen.
Rustic romance in the living room
For a living room, country style will definitely be a non-standard solution. The center of the room should be a fireplace, even if in a city apartment it can only be electric. It is advisable to use brick or stone decorative masonry, ceramic tiles with tiled patterns in its frame.
An integral element in the fireplace ensemble of a country-style living room is a mantelpiece made of solid wood. Small knick-knacks placed on the shelf enhance the charm of the rural mood in the living room.
Opposite the fireplace area, it is appropriate to place a sofa and comfortable chairs. Natural materials are used for upholstery: leather, linen, cotton. The color of the upholstery fabric is chosen in a single color (light brown, beige) or with a small floral pattern. Bright handmade sofa cushions accentuate the rustic decor of the room.
The rustic style is not characterized by symmetry and pedantry - the furniture is arranged in the most convenient way for the residents. It can be wicker, wooden, with forged elements.
To create comfort warm yellowish lighting, lamps - simple, with wicker or fabric lampshades, shades of colored or painted glass, in the form of old kerosene lamps.
Country style in the bedroom
A rustic bedroom will be a real place of rest and relaxation thanks to a color palette that is pleasing to the eye. The bed can be wooden or wrought iron, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside tables - solid, massive, artificially aged.
In the general range of colors of bedspreads, curtains, rugs, a natural combination of shades should be observed. Universal colors are ocher and brown, greenish and cream. The highlight of the design of a rustic bedroom can be a patchwork bedspread made by hand using the patchwork technique.
If the main curtains are thin, for a good night's rest it is recommended to choose companion curtains made of thick fabrics.
The natural simplicity of decor elements, natural materials and calm color shades have a magical effect on a person. Perhaps, having started decorating one of the rooms in country style, you simply cannot stop - this activity can become so exciting and inspiring.
