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Cottage lighting ideas: 20 pretty ways to light a cottage

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If you're redesigning your cottage, then cottage lighting ideas are a must. Often overlooked, lighting is a vital aspect of renovating a room and should be considered from the outset rather than added as a finishing touch.

When opting for the perfect lights to complement your cottage decorating ideas, it is important to select pieces that will both sing against your decor and illuminate your space.

'If you have a classic rustic vibe in your cottage, then something like a steel and oak chandelier could be the perfect touch. Alternatively, if you have a more rustic look then an industrial wall light may appeal to you more,' says Mark Feldman, Chief Home Officer of Riverbend Home . 'Coastal cottage style is always popular and adding a pair of white seashell lamps is a great way to instil the coastal style in a subtle way. There are a lot of great options out there, stay true to your style, and the lighting needs of the room and you can’t go wrong. '

Cottage lighting ideas to illuminate your home

Of course, cottage lighting ideas aren't just about pretty designs – though that's a big part of it – you must also think about the practical purpose your lighting needs to play.

'Begin by thinking about how you use the room,' says Period Living magazine editor Melanie Griffiths. 'If it's a space where you like to relax, then create layers with dimmable lamps and wall lights that can be adjusted to suit your needs. Alternatively, if it's somewhere like the kitchen, then good task lighting is a must.'

1. Consider beaded chandeliers for characterful cottage lighting

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If you are searching for statement cottage lighting ideas to complement your dining room ideas, then it is important to opt for a design that doesn't overwhelm the space but still catches the eye. 

'I love the idea of taking an old world design element like a chandelier, and modernizing it, the way that you see here in this wood bead chandelier. It is the perfect contrast between traditional and modern, and creates a unique spin on a classic piece,' says designer Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions .

2. Glass shades to increase the throw of light

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Cottages have a reputation for being a little on the dark side. This means that your cottage lighting ideas have to work extra hard to illuminate your room. One way to maximize the throw of light from a pendant is to opt for a design with a clear glass shade. 

With an elegant, minimalist appearance, a glass shade creates a beautiful centerpiece above your dining table, while directing the light all around the room, rather than just downwards. 

Whether used on walls or as a pendant, transparent shades are also a great idea for small rooms, which cottages often have in abundance. Glass shades add interest without dominating the aesthetics of the space, and due to their neutral design also pair well with an abundance of other small room ideas.

3. Add character to a cottage living room with a handmade pendant

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You can't beat the rich character that handcrafted pieces bring to a cottage-style interior. Oozing personality in a way that is impossible to replicate in mass production, consider adding a handcrafted light into your cottage living room ideas. 

 'We like including something a little unexpected when lighting cottages. Often the rooms don’t have recessed cans, so we add ambient light and drama with hand-made chandeliers. This branching fixture from Luxe Light & Home with hand-blown milky glass globes is full of charm – which is the essence of cottage style! We love the organic shape. It's definitely a showstopper!' says Susan Currie of Susan Currie Design .

4. Add heritage charm with a mirrored sconce

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When homes were lit by candlelight the mirrored sconce was an essential feature. Holding a single candle, it was designed to reflect the light back into the room.  

For the modern cottage, consider an updated design. Featuring an electric candle-style light set against a vintage mirror, it provides practical cottage lighting ideas while also bringing with it heritage charm. ‘When working with lower ceilings, wall sconces are a game changer. They'll volumize the space and will also provide a more architectural touch,’ says Devin Shaffer, lead interior designer from Decorilla .

5. Add a rise and fall pendant in rooms with low ceilling height

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Rise and fall lights have been around since the 1900s and get their name from their ingenious design. Unlike normal pendants, which are installed at a fixed length, rise and fall lights can be adjusted via a pull cord. This is ideal for cottages, where low ceilings might preclude you from having a fixed pendant. Instead, you can simply pull your light down when needed and push it back up when no longer necessary.

Consider adding rise and fall pendant lights into your utility room ideas or walk-in pantry ideas for a flexible choice of illumination.

6. Create an relaxing ambience in the bathroom with wall lights

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Lighting is a vital part of your cottage bathroom ideas, ensuring that your bathroom is welcoming and cozy. 'The key to creating the perfect ambience in your bathroom is to make sure the light reflects the kind of sanctuary you are trying to achieve. Introducing symmetrical wall lights either side of your wash basin will limit shadows, while a bold yet beautiful pendant light above your basin can really make a difference to the look of the room,' says Scarlett Blakey, creative partner of Ophelia Blake Interior Design .

7. Opt for materials that evoke a cozy atmosphere

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Cottages are warm and welcoming spaces, and their interior style should embody this atmosphere, especially as part of your cottage bedroom ideas. Opt for cottage lighting ideas made from softer materials such as wood or plaster for a delicate touch to the scheme.  

 'Cottages are retreats where comfort and quiet elegance trump formality. Consider light fixtures in materials other than metal and glass to create cozier atmosphere. Here, a white plaster chandelier and painted, wood table lamps cast a soft glow throughout this nature-inspired bedroom, quietly complementing its woodland setting,' says Hope Austin from Hope Austin Interior .

8. Consider the size of the room when choosing your cottage lighting ideas

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When selecting the right cottage lighting ideas for your space, it is vital to consider proportions. 'Let overall size of the space and the height of the ceiling guide you,'  says Hannah Thompson of Lam Lighting . 'For example, pendants can still work well with low ceilings, providing they are not oversized and the cable has been adjusted to suit the ceiling height.'

Where there is a low ceiling, consider lower level pendant lighting, as in the bedroom above, or do without ceiling lights and wire table lamps to the main light switch for efficient, cozy lighting.

9. Opt for reclaimed lights to add character and charm

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We all know the importance of sustainability and that we should try to reduce our waste whenever possible, this extends to our cottage lighting ideas. 

A large part of being a conscious consumer is thinking about the life of your purchase beyond its time with you. If you buy a piece secondhand – let's call it vintage – you are lessening your impact on the environment. The upside? A reclaimed piece will add character and charm that a new cottage lighting buy can't.

10. Use wall lights in rooms with low ceilings

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Low ceilings are a common challenge for cottage lighting ideas. This is where wall lighting and lamps come into their own. However, when not relying on a single pendant to provide your main source of lighting, it can be hard to figure out the quantity of lights needed.

‘Let yourself be led by the natural architecture of the room. The key is to find a healthy balance. You don't want to ‘over light’ an area and make it feel artificial. Where it might be difficult to install overhead lights, wall lights are a fool-proof go to,’ says Jim Lawrence founder of Jim Lawrence

11. Illuminate your cooking with task lights in the kitchen

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When you're cooking, the light levels are essential but this needs special consideration in cottage kitchens, which are notoriously dark. Installing pendant lights over your worktops offers focused task light.

However, you can boost that with spotlighting. If you want an unfitted look that complements the style of your cottage kitchen, you can have clamp lights like this mains wired. 

12. Use pendant cottage lighting to brighten your kitchen

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When you are redesigning a kitchen, the lights can often get overlooked, even though it is critical to both the atmosphere and functionality of a space. A pendant light makes a striking feature over an island or dining table, and adds to the authentic personality of the space begin the true engine room of the home. 

Pick a shade in a color that contributes to the color scheme – here, the green is part of a pretty, multi-colored scheme that's reflective of florals.

13. Create an cozy ambience with lamps 

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'Lamps are the key ingredient to any scheme, the light is more comfortable and relaxed then overheads. In a cottage this will have the effect of dialling up the cosy cottage feel.' says interior designer Susie Watson of Susie Watson Designs  

'Using warm white bulbs at eye level will draw everything in, making the feel of the room warm and inviting. Position your lamps around precious ornaments and much loved artwork you want to showcase.'

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While the look of the shade and fittings are very important, don't overlook the bulb itself as this can have a huge impact on effect the lights has on a room.

'The color of your light can make or break the scheme,' says Lam Lighting founder Hannah Thompson. 'New LED's offer a much wider range of color, from cool blues to very warm yellows. For a cottage we would recommend a warm bulb, reminiscent of traditional filament bulbs – somewhere between 2200 to 2800 kelvin.'

151. Be inspired by layered cottage lighting ideas for a relaxing bedroom

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Of all the rooms in your home, the lighting in the bedroom is one of the most important. A glass pendant is a great choice for a main light as it will subtly diffuse light throughout the room to create a relaxing ambience, perfect for winding down for bed. Pair this with bedside lamps to give you greater flexibility over light levels.

Smaller task lights attached to the wall on either side of the bed are a great choice if you like to read in bed, and will provide ample light. 

16. Experiment with cottage lighting ideas by adding prints and patterns on lamp shades

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Accessories provide the perfect space for your to experiment with bolder patterns a colors. This beautiful Furry Folk shade designed by illustrator Maude Smith for Pooky features hand drawn deer, birds and squirrels and is perfect for bringing a touch of woodland magic to a cottage interior.

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Contrasting lighting design with the rest of the room is a clever way to make it stand out. Here, a cottage bedroom is lit by a modern bedside table lamp whose simplicity means that it's the perfect fit – but also a clever contrast – to the more traditional elements of the room. Its simplicity makes it stand out beautifully.

18. Use cottage lighting ideas to play with scale

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Playing with scale in any interior is a decorative trick that interior designers like to use to create a focal point, added impact and instant character. A cottage typically has smaller rooms which means those focal points have to be cleverly thought out and often practical, too. Here, the effect is created effortlessly with twin table lamps that are separately proportionally too large for a cottage living room, but perfect as a decorative trick.

19. Choose task lighting with character

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Some contemporary light fittings hit just the right note for cottage interiors – and can provide better functionality than traditional pieces. Notably this applies for task lighting, wherever that might be needed in the house. For avid home office workers or bedtime readers, this might mean an angled lamp that's really ergonomic but fits right in to your cottage interior.

20. Don't forget outdoor cottage lighting

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So now you've sorted out your interior lights, it's time to turn your attention outside. Not only will adding outdoor lighting ideas to the front of your house help you find you keys and unlock your door in the darker evenings but it will also enhance your home's security. 

While it is common to only have one outdoor light, if your door in the center of a wall or porch, then placing a light either side of the door creates a beautiful symmetry which will complete your cottage and your cottage garden ideas.

How do you light a dark cottage?

Layering lights is a great way to light a dark cottage. Pairing pendants with task lighting and adding lots of table and wall lights is a great way to illuminate a dark cottage.

Pair these cottage lighting ideas with other ways to increase natural light, too: paint the walls in light colors and think about decorating with mirrors to help the light to bounce around the room. 

How do you light a low ceiling cottage?

Wall lights are one of the best ways to light a low ceiling cottage. Compact yet offering lots of illumination, they provide the perfect way to illuminate a room without compromising on space. 

'Cottages are known for being smaller than the normal home and because of this all the rooms in the interior are naturally small in scale,' says Devin Shaffer. 'Due to lower ceiling heights, pendants may not always be an option, but an array of finish options exist for flush mount fixtures and floor and table lamps, and will look just a great. '

Having graduated with a first class degree in English Literature four years ago, Holly started her career as a features writer and sub-editor at Period Living magazine, Homes & Gardens' sister title. Working on Period Living brought with it insight into the complexities of owning and caring for period homes, from interior decorating through to choosing the right windows and the challenges of extending. This has led to a passion for traditional interiors, particularly the country-look. Writing for the Homes & Gardens website as a content editor, alongside regular features for Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors magazines, has enabled her to broaden her writing to incorporate her interests in gardening, wildlife and nature. 

13 Cottage/Farmhouse Style Light Fixtures I Love

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By Layla

Happy Monday, y’all!

I’ve been collecting links and photos to some of my favorite light fixtures over the past little while, and thought I’d share them today since I’ve accumulated a big enough collection to make a blog post out of them.  Which one is your favorite?

1. La Marina’s Nautical Weathered Anchor Chandelier:

2. Forty West’s Grayton 2-Piece Table Lamp:

3. Pottery Barn’s Rope Chandelier:

4. Artesano’s Metal Pendant Light with Hanging Crystals:

5. Lamps Plus’ Quorum Salento 1-Light Pendant:

6. Shades of Light’s Scallop Trim Hanging Lantern:

7. Feiss’ 5-Light Chalk Washed/Beachwood Chandelier:

8. Kenroy Home’s Nillo 1-Light Pendant:

Here’s a better shot of them on So Much Better With Age‘s blog:

I just noticed they’re on sale for $62.69…tempting!

9. Lemonbest’s Industrial Swing Arm Wall Sconce:

That one is on sale for $42.69!

10.  Houzz’s Edison Simplicity 1-Light Wall Sconce:

That one is only $29!

11. Home Decorator’s Ellencott Chandelier:

And last but not least, this (way out of our price range) beauty:

12. Wayfair’s Cyan Design Motivo 8-Light Chandelier:

I’ve been in love with that one ever since I first saw it in the NEST cabin in Tennessee:

Oh! That reminds me! I loved this fixture they had in the bathroom there too:

It’s Amazon’s Industrial Wrought Iron Vintage Retro Crystal Pendant Light and I actually have that one (a gift from a friend), but I haven’t had anywhere to hang it. :-/

Rest assured, I’ll find a place somewhere around here one of these years! 😀

And now that I’ve got all the photos loaded in, let me share what I really (unexpectedly) loved about putting this post together. I see a specific style! I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel all over the map when it comes to my design style (because I’m just so stinkin’ smitten with so many different styles!) but lately, I’ve really felt like I want to hone. I’m not sure why…maybe it just comes along with motherhood? 😉 Anywho- I see a kind of rustic-meets-refined/industrial chic/farm charm thing happening when I look at all those lights together as a group, and I’m really diggin’ it! #Farminine

I’ll be back soon with a post about Jim and Katie’s banquette table. We repurposed an old IKEA table and it turned out so cute!

Layla

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Lighting of a country house and plot

A country house is intended for recreation, communication, receiving guests, organizing holidays and celebrations, therefore it must be comfortable and cozy, and for this all details of the arrangement must be taken into account, including lighting design, exterior lighting . Before you begin the process of lighting a country house, you need to develop the right concept for your estate.

Lighting design concept should include different types of lighting: accent, concealed and contour lighting. Do not forget about hidden lighting, thanks to which you can emphasize the beauty of the architectural details of the facade. Contour lighting makes it possible to outline the facade part or individual elements of the house. Illumination of a country house, first of all, provides safety and creates a comfortable environment for living and recreation.

This means that the porch, garden paths, gates, gazebo, benches, playgrounds and entertainment areas, swimming pool, leisure areas, etc. should be lit. By combining all types of lighting, you can get a stunning effect and achieve a fabulous image of your country house. You can buy a chandelier for a country house on the Vam-Market website.

Contents

  1. Lighting for living rooms and kitchens
  2. Lighting for recreation areas
  3. Lighting for stairs, hallways, lobbies, corridors
  4. Outdoor area lighting
  5. Which lamps are better to choose for area lighting

Living room and kitchen lighting

Both the kitchen and the living room are active rooms and are multifunctional. Lighting for the active zones of the house is developed to the maximum, and is provided for at the earliest stages of designing the house - when choosing the orientation of the main premises according to the cardinal points. The best options for natural lighting are the orientation of the room to the south and east, this part of the house is usually given to the children's room, living room and kitchen. Summer afternoon shading is done depending on the level of insolation. Evening electric lighting in any case should be uniform and warm.

In country houses, the kitchen is a very special room, and modern layouts position the kitchen as a combined dining room and even a living room - family gatherings and receiving guests are convenient and justified in the active kitchen area of ​​​​free space and with good lighting. Proper lighting of such a multifunctional kitchen-dining room requires the organization of several lighting scenarios. For a reception or a festive family dinner, lighting requires a special approach, depending on the size and style of the available room.

Suspended modern chandeliers of large sizes are appropriate in living rooms, and for intimate gatherings in the evening, the best option would be soft diffused and directional lighting with floor lamps and wall sconces, fabric lampshades and ecological lamps made of wood and textiles are in perfect harmony with quiet evenings. The fireplace area of ​​the living room also involves lighting, usually symmetrical - each side of the fireplace shelf is illuminated by a separate wall sconce, corner fireplaces are emphasized by floor lamps that give a dim directional light.

Light in recreation areas

For relaxation in any apartment and house there are separate, special zones, and the lighting of these zones should be soft, conducive to relaxation - it can be a floor lamp, a floor lamp or a suspended ceiling light of the "floating ceiling" design . The soft and cozy backlighting can be combined with floor lamps, sconces and ceiling lights to create a constant light.

For the bedroom, bedside areas are illuminated with symmetrically located sconces or table lamps with diffusing shades, usually these additional light sources are used for reading. For general lighting, hanging chandeliers, built-in or LED lighting in tiered structures are used - the main choice is the personal preferences of the owners. One of the reasons for the organization of general lighting is the reduction of a sharp drop in light brightness.

Lighting for stairs, hallways, lobbies, corridors

For a hallway, bright lighting is very important, because this room first tells both the house and the owners, and should create the most favorable impression. Under the condition of brightness, the light should not cause visual discomfort when entering the hallway, but nevertheless be of sufficient strength for comfort when gathering at the mirror before leaving the house. In the hallways, wall sconces are very appropriate, as in any part of the house - these lamps are very functional.

Traditionally, sconces illuminate areas of rooms with mirrors and interior elements that people want to draw attention to. A long corridor is beautifully illuminated by a series of single-plane lighting fixtures placed at the same height or in a given sequence. The visual narrowing of space occurs only when wall lamps are installed at one height level symmetrically to the axis of a long corridor, one row, on the contrary, creates a slight effect of additional space.

Stairs must be illuminated, stair lighting is a requirement for safe operation. For stairs, diffused light fixtures and lamps are used, giving a small brightness, for LEDs it is only 3 watts. The special lighting of the stairs with markers is modern and economical, and in terms of design it is a logical solution to create an effect that can transform the entire lobby space. Today, markers are among the most advanced home lighting equipment, and they provide huge design possibilities - realistic imitations of natural scenes or simple lanterns, any choice will be successful.

The markers are designed specifically for illuminating stairs and a small area around them, it is impossible to dazzle a person on the stairs, since the light flux is strictly directed. Moreover, low power is enough, which has a positive effect on savings.

Summer cottage lighting

It is necessary to choose lamps that will decorate your garden and surrounding area, and then a thoughtful and competent installation and you can enjoy the light and beauty. Landscape lighting is both one of the decorative elements and a rather complex, well-thought-out engineering and technical system. Therefore, the design of the electrical part is fundamental and paramount.

To make it easy to choose lighting fixtures for your garden, you first need to develop a landscape lighting plan for your area. Lamps should fit into the landscape and decorate the territory of your site. It is better to focus on warm, soft colors because such lighting is the most comfortable. Types of landscape lamps:

The jet of light can be directed upwards to illuminate architectural elements as well as trees. Lighting fixtures whose light is directed downwards are suitable for illuminating shrubs, flower beds, flower beds, etc. It should be noted that any detail, any part of the territory can be illuminated with appropriate lighting fixtures with the expectation of different climatic conditions. Very popular and look great lamps in the form of balls for decorative lawn or paths. Hidden lighting in different parts of the garden is always relevant and original.

Which luminaires are best for illuminating the area

These are luminaires for outdoor lighting and they must be well insulated from high humidity. Now it is fashionable to use LED lamps in the garden. Such lamps can be called universal, as they can illuminate the parking lot for a car, the space near the entrance to the house (threshold), or some parts of the garden that look beautiful in the evening.

To illuminate the pool, fountain, pond, reservoir, stream, you need to use only special lamps that have enhanced protection against moisture and which also automatically turn off. Why illuminate the reservoir all night? ... And to illuminate the garden area near the trees, arbors, pergolas, interesting forms of lamps - lanterns can serve.

Before illuminating a garden area, be sure to calculate the entire area that you want to illuminate. This is the only way to roughly calculate how many and what kind of fixtures you need. Then you can set the optimal number of lamps and emphasize the beauty of the evening garden.

In order to illuminate the paths, paths, you should use such lamps that have supports and cantilever mounts. If this is not possible or you specifically want to illuminate the area from top to bottom, then you should purchase lamps that are mounted with special brackets on the walls or roof of the house or building.

LED luminaires are interesting in that they can have a diffused or directional light output. With this, you can emphasize unusual places in the garden - for arbors, benches, diffused, soft light is better; but for active movement.

practical advice on furnishing, photo examples

Arranging a kitchen in a country house is a rather serious moment that requires a thorough approach. Unfortunately, very often it is treated carelessly, as many have the opinion that it is necessary to take to the dacha what is no longer needed in a permanent house or apartment: worn furniture, old appliances, various things “let them lie in reserve”.

If you approach the issue correctly, the kitchen in the country will become a real masterpiece

In this case, it is not necessary to talk about a beautiful functional kitchen. However, if you approach the issue of arranging the kitchen responsibly, then you will be able to make not only a practical, but also a very cozy kitchen, in which it will be pleasant not only to cook, but also to enjoy your vacation on summer evenings.

Take care of coziness and comfort

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Features

The main difficulty in arranging a kitchen in a country house lies far from the difficulties of choosing a design or choosing the right household appliances. The first thing you will most likely have to face is the need to establish communications.

Even the most beautiful kitchen is useless without communications

Well, if you have purchased a ready-made country house, where the former owners took care of everything, then you just have to check the serviceability of the communications and proceed directly to the repair.

If you need to make general repairs or build the site yourself, heed the following recommendations:

In fact, if you solve the issue of communications, we can assume that half of the work is done - in the future, you just have to do the finishing, decide on the design and choose furniture and household appliances.

Start decorating when you decide the priority points

However, this is not all the features of arranging a kitchen in the country. It is very important to take care of good, reliable ventilation - heat, moisture and smells from the kitchen can significantly spoil your stay in a country house, especially if the walls are made of thin materials.

Some solve this problem radically - they build a so-called summer kitchen, which stands separately from the rest of the building. If you do not have the ability or desire to do this, make sure that the kitchen has good air exchange with the street.

Summer kitchen can be located just under a canopy or in a gazebo.

Have you solved all the problems? It's time to move on to the pleasant - the arrangement of the country kitchen. True, no one promises that it will be easy.

How to furnish

Although it's definitely more fun to choose finishing materials than to solve sewer problems, you will have to put in a lot of effort to get it right. On the one hand, the process of organizing a kitchen in a country house is quite similar to it in an ordinary apartment or house.

Proper design is the key to success

On the other hand, you need to consider how suitable the materials are for these purposes - for example, expensive paper wallpapers in a house with fragile walls and a thin roof may not survive the first serious downpour. Therefore, we will now look at this point in order to understand what to focus on and decide which materials are suitable for use in the kitchen.

How to finish the walls

As already mentioned, ordinary wallpaper is unlikely to suit you. But vinyl, due to the high resistance to moisture - completely.

The same is true for paint: simple mixtures can quickly peel and crack, but water-resistant washable coatings withstand use in difficult conditions. According to reviews on the forums, rubber paints have proven themselves best.

Waterproof paint - great for the kitchen

Not a bad choice - ceramic tiles. However, in this case, it is necessary to carefully select the composition for processing the joints and make sure that the tile fits snugly. As for the adhesive base, we recommend a silicate base - it is highly waterproof, strong enough, but at the same time does not make the structure too heavy, which is important for the usually thin walls of country houses.

Tiles - time-tested

Wooden clapboard - another interesting option. It will cost you less than the boards, and it will look no less impressive. However, there are some nuances here: you need a material with a special impregnation, preferably both waterproof and heat-resistant.

Clapboard is popular

Important: If you decide to install a Russian stove in your dacha, you will have to give up wooden elements in the decoration. Of course, this combination looks quite impressive, but in reality the risk of fire is too high. Don't forget about your safety.

An unusual but fashionable solution - a kitchen with bare brick walls. Of course, this is only permissible if the brickwork is neat and all the bricks are intact. However, in general, such a move looks very cool - if you have chosen the style of the kitchen correctly.

Brick can look very interesting

How to finish the floor

Perhaps this is one of the most difficult questions. If your building has a solid foundation, then there are practically no restrictions. But what if the foundation is conditional or simply absent?

In this case, the strength of the material and its resistance to moisture and chemical processes that occur upon contact with the ground should come first.

Concrete is considered to be quite a popular material for decorating a summer cottage floor. Do not think that it is boring and gray: modern options can look very decorative. In addition, it is durable and practically indestructible - ideal for difficult suburban conditions.

Who said that concrete is not suitable for the kitchen?

Quite often wooden floors are installed in dachas. However, there are some nuances here. If the house has a solid foundation, and the room is not damp, nothing limits your choice. Buy wood for visual qualities, feel free to lay parquet or laminate.

But if the reliability of the base raises questions or the kitchen is rather damp, it is necessary to choose dense, expensive types of wood - otherwise the coating will quickly become damp. You can solve the problem if you organize a good waterproofing under the floor and reliably cycle it. However, often the costs do not justify themselves - a lot of money has been spent, and the longevity of such a floor is very doubtful.

Wooden floor - an eternal classic

All the same theses apply to laminate flooring - a cheap coating will quickly become unusable, and an expensive one will cost you a round sum and require significant foundation preparation.

Parquet boards are generally undesirable to install in the country - most of them are characterized by low resistance to moisture, so they deteriorate very quickly in country conditions.

But linoleum is not afraid of moisture at all. In addition, it has a wide variety of design options, some of which very well imitate various more expensive materials. Linoleum has another problem - squeezeability. That is, if you are used to walking in shoes, heels will leave a mark on the floor. On the other hand, few people go to the country in high heels.

In addition, linoleum is afraid of temperature changes, it can crack in the cold or deform in the heat. Therefore, think carefully about the temperature regime in the kitchen of your dacha, even if you do not plan to go there in the winter.

Linoleum - stylish and practical

Ceramic tiles - an almost ideal material for a kitchen in the country. True, it is quite cold, so you will have to walk around the kitchen in shoes or buy some rugs. In any case, you do not have to worry about deformation due to moisture or low temperatures.

Tiles are often laid in the dacha

Expensive stone or marble floors, self-leveling acrylic floors, carpet or cork are rarely used in the dacha, so we consider it unnecessary to talk about them in detail. Laying such coatings makes sense only if your dacha is a capital structure, and not an ordinary country house.

Finishing the ceiling

Before you start finishing the ceiling in the country, you need to deal with the roof. Make sure it is securely sealed and does not leak or allow moisture to enter. In addition, it is desirable to carry out antiparasitic treatment - in the country the problem of unwanted insects, and sometimes rodents, is more acute than in apartment buildings.

The most obvious option for a dacha is lining or even an ordinary profiled board. It is easy to attach to the ceiling, it is not too heavy, in case of damage it is easy to replace the damaged part. As one of the varieties of such a finish, eurolining can be used. It got its name for better processing of the outer plane and slightly different geometric dimensions.

A simple and reliable solution

However, we recommend additional processing of the material from bark beetles - in most regions of Russia they are a serious problem.

In second place in popularity, of course, are foam boards and various plastic panels and blocks. Their main advantage is the ability to tolerate moisture and temperature changes well. In addition, such materials do not attract various parasites - a tangible bonus for country conditions. And yes, it's inexpensive to do so.

You can add beams to the structure, but not too heavy

Ordinary MDF panels are not the best choice. They do not differ in moisture and water resistance, and therefore will quickly become unusable. There are also materials of increased strength with protective impregnation. However, their cost is far from the budget - you will spend a significant amount, and over time, the effect of impregnation will noticeably decrease. But for the first couple of years, such a ceiling looks very beautiful.

An interesting option is drywall sheets. Inexpensive, moisture resistant and durable enough, they can serve in the country for years. True, they will have to be tinted periodically, however, against the background of an alternative - a complete replacement of the coating in some cases, the cost of a can of paint can be ignored. In addition, you can create a variety of designs and boxes from them that will mask communications. Quite worthy of consideration material.

Stretch ceilings will become a more expensive, but very convenient finishing option. Such a canvas is not afraid of water, it tolerates temperature changes perfectly, it looks very interesting. You can choose any design. However, if the walls in the country house are low, we recommend that you exercise caution - such a coating can be easily damaged by any sharp object. Therefore, it is better not to bring rakes and hoes into the kitchen.

Stretch ceiling in the country? Why not.

The most budget option is paint. However, it should be understood that you need to choose a waterproof coating. Silicate and rubber paints have proven themselves well.

How to finish an apron

The working surface in the country is a place of increased workload. Often, it is there that the canning process is carried out during the season, without leaving the garden. Therefore, all elements of the working corner must be strong and reliable.

This also applies to the apron. We put forward the following requirements for materials: reliability, ease of maintenance, the ability to endure operating conditions in the country.

The most common option is a tile backsplash. Durable, easy care, beautiful. With minimal skills, you can even install it yourself - a powerful argument if you plan to save on kitchen arrangements. True, the tile can break, but this is not a particular problem: the damaged area is easy to replace.

Boar tile is a great choice.

If you want to add coziness and originality to your kitchen, choose a mosaic apron. According to its characteristics, this is the same tile, however, due to its small size, it looks very interesting. In addition, you can lay out interesting pictures from the mosaic, pick up a wide variety of patterns, depending on the design style of your kitchen.

Try to decorate an apron

It is often chosen for an apron for a country house. However, its disadvantages are very significant: deformation from high temperatures, the possibility of scratches ... Therefore, we do not recommend MDF - a simple tile will cost you the same price, but will last much longer.

Any wooden aprons are not very reliable

Stove or tile?

Most modern people definitely choose a regular stove. However, keep in mind that in the country it may not be very convenient: the need to provide food for it or the constant purchase of gas.

It is more familiar to handle the stove

Of course, there is also enough trouble with the Russian stove. However, you get the opportunity to eat extraordinarily delicious dishes, many of which cannot be cooked in the oven. In addition, all that is required for the stove is the preparation of firewood. In addition, on cold days, it will serve as an additional source of heating.

You need to learn how to use the stove, but the effort will pay off

However, keep in mind that the stove will need a lot of space, and it will take you time to learn how to handle it.

Where to install the sink

We recommend that you remember the principle of the working triangle: the sink, stove and work surface should be located at a distance of no more than one and a half meters from each other, and ideally even less.

The working triangle will have to be built from the sink

However, in the country, this principle should be slightly changed. Usually focused on the oven. In this case, the top of the triangle should be a sink - plan its location so that it is most convenient to carry out communications. If they have already been carried out, then there are no options at all.

What kind of furniture to choose

First of all, we urge you to abandon the common habit of taking to the dacha everything that is not useful in a house or city apartment. With this approach, you have no chance to equip a cozy kitchen.

Furniture should be beautiful and functional

Furniture for summer cottages should be durable, wear-resistant, tolerant of changes in temperature and humidity. Do not get hung up on too expensive materials - such a purchase is unlikely to be justified.

Moisture impregnated chipboard, plastic, tempered glass - these materials are well suited for kitchen furniture in the country.

As for the kitchen set, the list of options is even wider. Plastic, acrylic, film, glass - choose the option that you like. The only thing we recommend is to purchase a headset, the edges of which are covered with metal dies - so the wood inside will remain intact longer and will not swell from moisture.

Even a wooden set will last a long time if you choose moisture-resistant species

Otherwise, be guided by your taste and stylistic ideas of your design.

Which chandelier to hang

Lighting in the country is a rather serious issue. It will be difficult for you to provide power to a complex system of lighting fixtures. Therefore, we recommend opting for spotlights or choosing one small chandelier.

It is better if the cover is made of plastic or glass - such materials are well tolerated by the operating conditions in the country.

It is important not to overdo it with lighting

Do not forget about the general principles of kitchen lighting - the working area should be as illuminated as possible, this is the key to comfortable work.

Color and design

The choice of style and color palette for the kitchen in the country largely depends on your tastes. However, we urge you not to forget about common sense. It is unlikely that luxurious baroque or flashy empire would be appropriate in a country house.

Beautiful, but hardly comfortable in a dacha

It is hard to imagine such interiors as a loft or high-tech there - it is quite difficult to implement them qualitatively, and few people associate a dacha with an abundance of glass, metal and modern materials.

However, if you are ready for experiments...

But the classic style, oddly enough, would be appropriate. Skip the fussy details—simple shapes, restrained tones, neat furniture, and elegant décor. Thus, you will give the country kitchen nobility and style.

Restrained classics are always in theme

Ideal for country-style kitchens. A large number of cozy details, natural materials, simple, but at the same time beautiful and reliable finish. In addition, your preparations for the winter may well become an additional decoration for such a kitchen - jars of country-style jams and marinades are regarded as an additional decor.

Country as if created for a summer residence

Scandinavian style is also good. Especially if you decide to make a simple kitchen. Natural materials, abundance of light and space - why not? If you think about it, this is what so many country kitchens lack.

Scandinavian style will fill the kitchen with light

Decided to install a real oven? Then your choice is Russian-style cuisine. Khokhloma, Gzhel, characteristic embroidery - this will allow you to create an original and original room that will delight all your guests.

Experiment with the Provence style - it is in perfect harmony with the concept of a country house. Unless, of course, you overdo it with the details - perhaps it is better to look for a compromise solution in the matter of decor.

Bold and authentic.

When it comes to colors, the style you choose plays a decisive role. However, in the country, natural shades look best - beige, olive, brown, different tones of green.

Much depends on the size and configuration of the kitchen - the smaller it is, the lighter the palette should be.

However, as we have already said, the choice of color is an individual decision, where you need to build on the traditions of style and your personal preferences.

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