American style in the interior: features, variations, decoration and decor (60 photos)

Distinctive features and colors

The difficult collective American style owes its origin to the multinational peculiarity of the country. Eclecticism, a combination of oriental, African and European features of decor and arrangement of premises, a combination of fashion trends from different eras and social groups create a single collective American style.

The American style is characterized by the neatness, presentability of Victorian England and the simplicity, functionality and naturalness of the interior of Africa.

On the picture a girl's bedroom in the attic in an American country style with wood paneling and a wrought iron chandelier. The decor is a floor lamp and a bedside lamp with a children's print.

The American interior can be recognized by the following distinctive features:

• imitation of luxury and the use of plastic instead of wood for decoration, MDF instead of wood panels;
• lighting is created as economical and local as possible (sconces, floor lamp, table lamp), central chandeliers are appropriate in the living room;
• organization of space and zoning with the help of niches, partitions, through shelves, in the same space there are zones of the kitchen and dining room, living room and hallway;
• furniture is located not along the walls, but in the center.

The American interior is characterized by the dominance of natural colors: beige, brown, ocher, olive, white, burgundy. For the bedroom, shades of crimson or blue can be used. For decor in the American style, the color of metal and gilding is similar.

Varieties of style

The American interior can be divided into subcategories based on style characteristics that have developed due to geographical features.

American classics

American classics in the interior came along with the resettlement of Old England and the aristocracy. The pairing of furniture, symmetry, light finish, white fireplace, spacious armchairs, classic curtains are important. The lighting is divided into zones and is switched on as needed.

On the picture a classic example of an American interior in a private house with niches, an abundance of lamps, glass and furniture in the English style.

American neoclassical style

It combines simplicity and sophistication, it is permissible to use a false fireplace, plastic panels, mixed textiles. The flexibility of the neoclassical style in the American interior makes it possible to combine modern advances in construction and technology with the classic interior rules.

Modern American style

Combines classic furniture arrangement, local lighting with modern furnishings, loft lamps, bright and dark finishes along with exotic figurines, vases, paintings and interior items.

American country style

The American country style is the basis of the rustic interior, it is characterized by wood finishes of the floor, walls, ceilings, which are varnished or painted, beamed ceilings, plain walls or floral patterns on the wallpaper. An obligatory attribute is a fireplace in the living room, a leather sofa.

American style apartment interior

Kitchen

The kitchen is made in light shades, finished with porcelain stoneware under parquet, paint, panels, tiles. The set in the American interior is most often matte straight or L-shaped.

On the picture a corner kitchen in an American style apartment in a stylish gray and white color with a black countertop and a herringbone tile backsplash.

Living room

The living room serves as a place for loud meetings, there is a large sofa, 2-4 armchairs, a coffee table, a chest of drawers. The American interior of the living room is made in light colors; neutral wallpaper, laminate flooring, white ceiling are suitable for decoration.

For showiness, furniture upholstery can be bright. The windows are not hung with curtains, revealing a large wooden frame, or straight curtains, roman blinds are used.

On the picture interior of a small living room in light colors with a large floor lamp, carpet and niche shelves.

Bedroom

The bed should be of a high classical shape, there must be bedside tables and a chest of drawers. Wood or carpet is suitable for the floor. For decor, panels with a picture and paintings, a triptych, a floor lamp, fresh flowers are suitable.

Children

An American-style nursery is distinguished by the arrangement of furniture not close to the wall, but in the center, along the walls, there are racks, high chests of drawers and shelves.

The furniture is chosen in the classic English style with regular shapes and functional rigor. Posters, stickers, many spotlights are the decor.

For wall decoration, choose paper wallpaper of a solid or floral design in pink or gray, blue.

Bathroom

The bathroom is paneled, decorated with mosaics and light paint.

The space is used rationally, therefore, a shower stall is installed; a bathroom is suitable for combined medium-sized bathrooms. The decor is towel holders, a mirror, lamps above it, simple-form mixers, flowers, glass jars.

Home interior

In a country house, an American-style kitchen is most often combined with a dining room or living room, so it is important to equip high-quality ventilation and an exhaust hood. The set is matte with a wooden texture in light shades.

According to the shape, they choose an island set, where a dishwasher and washing machine are built into the central table.

On the picture island kitchen in the interior of the house, which is distinguished by the restraint of the colors and shapes of the headset.

For a living room in an American-style house, a fireplace is suitable, which will remind of family tradition and a hearth of comfort. In a spacious room, you can install a pair of wicker chairs, a bookcase and shelving.

The American-style bathroom in the house surprises with a large area where the bathroom is installed in the podium, or in the middle of the room, and a full-size window with louvers.

Finishing

Walls

Plaster, paneling, plain paint, wallpaper are used for the walls.

Wallpaper is used paper or textile with a printed, three-dimensional design, most often it is a floral pattern.

Flooring

A laminate or wooden board is usually laid on the floor, often of a light or brown color. A large rug with a solid color or ethnic design is also suitable for a living room or bedroom.

Ceiling

The ceiling is finished with whitewash, paint with monochromatic moldings around the perimeter. The colors are neutral and light. The ceiling in a country house is decorated with beams.

Doors

Doors are more often combined with the color of the window, not tied to the shade of the floor. There are both glass and wood.

Features of the choice of furniture

In the American style, there are features of the arrangement of furniture. It is located in the center of the room, preference is given to furniture of large size and from the same collection or in the same color scheme with the coincidence of texture and design.

Furniture in the American interior should be comfortable, combine factory and handmade items. In the living room, it is important to have a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, in the corridor - banquets, consoles, in the kitchen - islands.

On the picture a reception area in the hall with a low antique table and massive chairs, floor lamps and a gold cup are the decor.

Features of the choice of curtains

Curtains in the American interior are rarely used, but of them preference is given to a geometric pattern, curtains in large stripes, in a cage, with a small floral pattern. Combined with a carpet pattern or plain carpet.

In terms of quality, blended or natural fabrics are chosen for the American interior. Lambrequin, fringe are inappropriate, it is possible to use blinds, Roman curtains.

On the picture dining area in the kitchen, translucent curtains with classic tassels slightly cover the wooden window frames.

Lighting and decor

Lighting

Lighting is used rationally, only the necessary part of a large room is illuminated. It combines modern and antique floor lamps, sconces, chandeliers, candelabra, candles, spotlights, forged and fabric lampshades.

Decor

Natural flowers and flower arrangements, photos, ceramic, metal and wooden figurines, stone products, paintings and posters are used for decoration.

On the picture living room interior with many floor lamps, photographs, decorative pillows, paintings of the same type and ethnic plates.

Photo gallery

The interior in the American style is characterized by the interweaving of modernity and classics with exoticism, preserving the emptiness of space, and free arrangement of furniture. The popularity of the American interior is growing due to its versatility and the ability to replace expensive finishing materials with more budgetary ones. Below are photo examples of the use of American style in rooms for various functional purposes.