Modern design options for the country interior: photos, styles and ideas

Features and design recommendations

Today, the country house is less and less associated with garden work, now it is a place to relax from the noise of the city. It is necessary to equip the dacha interior based on its tasks and whether the dacha will be used in winter. In any case, it should be different from the interior of the apartment.

Tips for creating a cozy atmosphere in the country interior:

1. You should not litter the country house with obsolete things.
2. It is important to distinguish between recreation and work areas.
3. It is better to use natural curtain fabric with added polyester for longer durability.
4. For decoration, light colors are suitable, which will look harmonious with the clapboard. Bright colors can be added with decor.
5. You can use old furniture after changing the upholstery and painting it.
6. Fresh flowers and herbs in pots will support the theme of the country interior in the kitchen.
7. For the veranda, rattan or vine wicker furnishings are suitable.
8. It is better to refuse plastic windows, PVC and other synthetics.
9. For a cozy winter break, it's worth building a fireplace or stove.
10. A wooden chest, knitted pillows, a linen tablecloth and a vintage clock will make the cottage more attractive.

Country interior styles

The use of styles is relevant not only for houses, but also for the suburban interior. The most commonly used styles are: Provence, Country, Scandinavian, Chalet and Modern.

Provence

A Provence-style country interior is suitable for a summer option. Special light furnishings, a fireplace, thoughtful décor elements such as lavender bunches, floral embroidery, cafe curtains, ruffles and china would be appropriate here.

Country

Country or rustic style is very popular with summer residents because of its specifics. Differs in simplicity, wood trim, natural flowers, checkered or embroidered textiles, flowers in pots. Only the necessary furniture is used: a table, a sofa, a bed, armchairs or chairs. For a complete style, a functioning stove is suitable. The wooden beam is not hidden, but looks natural, as in the photo.

On the picture a country-style kitchen that is suitable for the country interior and features characteristic wooden windows. The ceramic worktop is very practical.

Scandinavian style

Scandinavian suburban interior does not imply storage of urban furniture and other unnecessary things. It is characterized by restraint in decor, woodwork and furniture, calm tones.

Chalet

A chalet-style interior can only be created in a country house interior with a fireplace and trimmed with logs and stones. It should look like a spacious shepherd's dwelling, so there is animalistic decor, protruding canopies, an attic made of timber, rough and wicker furniture, handicraft textiles, and earthenware.

The first floor is dedicated to the living room and kitchen, while the second floor contains the bedrooms.For finishing, a protective varnish, wood whitening agent or plaster of natural shades is used.

On the picture country interior in the style of an alpine chalet, which combines rough country and minimalist focus.

Modern style

The country interior in a modern style involves brick or stone finishing, painting and wallpaper are also used. The furniture is modern and functional without unnecessary frills. Minimalistic decor, a fireplace, a small table, neutral and rich shades create a modern suburban interior.

Decoration of premises in the country

Kitchen

A kitchen in a country interior may be small, but it has all communications and a basic set of cabinets and tables. The kitchen can be decorated with fresh flowers, a tablecloth, curtains, handmade items, painted plates. In the country, a tabletop made of tiles, stone, wood is appropriate.

On the picture suburban kitchen interior, which is characterized by natural materials, walls without decoration, and linen curtains on the windows.

Living room

The main attribute of a rustic living room is a fireplace, and depending on the style, the interior can look different. It can be wicker sofas against the background of log walls, a massive table with a large sofa, antique furniture with carpets, paintings and a large service. Bright accents are added unobtrusively, as in the following photo.

In a small house, it is best to combine the kitchen with the living room to expand the space. The kitchen-living room can smoothly flow onto the terrace with a barbecue, in the living area you can place a sofa and a large table, and 1/3 of the space can be allocated for the kitchen.

On the picture the interior of the kitchen-dining room, which is combined with the living room. The absence of walls adds space, and it is also easier to heat such a cottage.

Bedroom

The bedroom is usually located on the second floor. For its decoration, paper wallpaper, plaster are used, and if it is a wooden dacha, then the timber is covered with a protective varnish. The bed can be iron or wooden with drawers, a chest of drawers or a swing cabinet is required.

On the picture bedroom in neutral colors without wall decoration, natural beauty highlighted by bleached linen curtains and a red window.

Veranda

A veranda or terrace creates the first impression of the country interior. Regardless of the size of the veranda, it can be comfortably furnished with a light or wicker furniture group, a small cupboard for tea utensils, a folding or stationary table.

If the terrace is glazed, then you can decorate it with short curtains or light tulle. The open veranda will be shaded by a planted fern on the roof, or climbing grapes.

On the picture an open veranda for family evenings, where water-repellent furniture with soft pillows is selected.

Hallway

The hallway should always remain as empty as possible, so a shoe shelf, a low bedside table and hangers will suffice. Here you can also place a cabinet for gardening tools. From the decor, you can use a knitted track, a housekeeper, bright baskets.

Attic design features

The attic adds an advantage to the house in the form of additional living space. Here you can equip a children's room or bedroom. The sloping roof and windows, which can be of any shape and size, give the attic a special look. Boxes under the roof arch will save space, here you can arrange a playroom with a hammock, beams and board games.

It makes a stylish attic:

• Painting the walls according to the zoning principle and the correct selection of shades that will hide the difference between the walls.
• Built-in and necessary furniture that will not clutter up the space.
• The window should be as open as possible to daylight and beautifully emphasized with light curtains of the length that is appropriate for the shape of the window.
• Adequate lighting that is compensated by artificial light sources.

On the picture attic, which serves as a nursery, where the bed is located so that the sun's rays do not interfere with the child.

Fireplace and stove in the interior

In the presence of a fireplace or stove, you can not pile up the dacha interior with additional decorative elements, since, in addition to the heating function, it is an independent accent.

Fireplaces are open, which are built into the wall, and closed, heating a large area, covered with heat-resistant glass. The fireplace is decorated with carving, cast iron panel, tiles.

On the picture interior with a closed-type fireplace, which can be admired without the presence of the smell of smoke in the house.

The stove not only heats the house, but also creates an original suburban interior. It can be stationary, tiled, and mobile, which can be installed in any room. The stove can be used to cook food and is cheaper than a fireplace. Most often located in the kitchen.

Arrangement of a small house

The suburban interior of a small house can be cozy and functional when choosing compact furniture and proper zoning of space.

On the picture mini-cottage, in the interior of which there is a place for the kitchen, living room and hallway. With this design, the color of the walls indicates the zoning of the room.

The kitchen can be organized in the corner of the living room using a corner set, where all the spices and organizers are attached to the wall.

The bedroom can be combined with the living room, where there will be a pull-out armchair and a sofa-book. Also, the bedroom can be on the veranda, attic. For children, a bunk bed or a loft bed on the closet is suitable.

• A folding bar counter, a screen, a rack is suitable for dividing zones.
• The interior needs to be organized according to your needs, for example, you can refuse a coffee table in favor of a rocking chair and vice versa.
• In a small house, stove heating or heating with a mobile radiator can be arranged.

Economy class interior

In order to create a soulful suburban interior, you can use the following rules:

1. Use of unnecessary things. You can make new upholstery for furniture, paint a table, combine new furniture with old ones. Decorate a simple wardrobe with decoupage.
2. You can buy hand-held things cheaper on platforms or in a store at discounts.
3. There is no need to skimp on the quality of finishing and then the house will look soundly with simple furniture.
4. High-quality textiles will hide all the shortcomings; they can also be changed without noticeable damage to the budget.
5. Give preference to plastic and artificial stone, paper wallpaper, artificial rattan and PVC film covering of facades, which imitates the texture of wood.

Photo of a small country house economy class (option 1)

Photo of a small country house of economy class (option 2)

DIY country decor

The interior can be made unique with handmade furniture and decor. To realize your ideas, you need to use high-quality materials and not skip important stages of their preparation.

On the picture interior of a seasonal house, where the decor is made up of colored caps and pictures in frames without reference to style.

Photo idea "Mobile coffee table from pallets"

You will need:

• 2 pallets,
• 4 wheels,
• durable glass along the width of the bottom of the pallet,
• paint for wood.

Sand the outer surface of the pallets with emery paper. If the table is intended for a veranda or street, then it must be covered with a primer for outdoor use. Cover with paint. Attach the wheels to the lower part, connect both pallets to each other using self-tapping screws. The glass can be glued or simply placed on the table.

On the picture depicts a table of two pallets, but in the same way you can make a bedside table, a higher table and a sofa.

Photo idea "Wall shelf made of wooden boxes"

You will need:

• 10-15 vegetable boxes,
• self-tapping screws,
• varnish for wood coating.

New boxes do not need to be processed, it is enough to cover them with varnish, it is better to sand the used boxes and then paint them. Choose a wall near which the shelf will be placed, draw a sketch based on the dimensions of the wall and boxes, as well as their position. Fix the boxes together with self-tapping screws, starting from the bottom row.

On the picture you can see how the boxes do not fit tightly to each other, which forms new niches. This homemade wall is perfect for organizing things in the kitchen or in the attic.

Photo idea "Hanging cutlery organizer"

You will need:

• 2-3 wooden cutting boards,
• protection varnish,
• small cuts of fabric,
• openwork ribbon for decoration,
• glue gun,
• hooks.

It is advisable to select boards of the same shape, make holes for the hook, at this stage the board can be decorated with a painting if the fabric used is monochromatic, and not as in the photo. Cover the boards with varnish on all sides, glue the pockets, decorate the edges with openwork tape. Such decor will decorate a street gazebo, kitchen, and you can store not only spoons there. Also, there may be several pockets on one board.

On the picture the idea of ​​organizing the storage of dishes in the kitchen in a rustic style. For better protection against moisture, cutlery should be wiped clean after washing, and the boards should not be hung over the sink.

Photo idea "Solid pouf for the veranda"

You will need:

• harness,
• glue,
• wheel cover,
• euroscrew,
• screwdriver,
• 2 circles of chipboard on the diameter of the tire.

Attach the chipboard with Euro screws, forming the bottom of the pouf, fill the inside with foam rubber or other material for density. Close the top of the second chipboard with a piece. Wrap the ends and top of the pouf with a tourniquet or rope, grease liberally with glue. The photo shows an example of a pouf made of one tire, but you can also make it taller, cover it with fabric, make the seat soft. Also, small legs can be made from 4 bars.

On the picture A pouf made of a tire, which has found a second life in the form of country furniture, and can be useful on the terrace.

The above photo examples and ideas for decorating a country house interior show that you can equip a country house with your own hands, using everyday household items. Cozy textiles and balanced organization of space will make the cottage a favorite vacation spot.