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20 Rustic Wall Art Ideas

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Because a country home calls for farm-worthy artwork.

By Taysha Murtaugh

Alec Hemer

Prints and maps and paintings, oh my! There are so many ways to decorate a farmhouse—and not all of them fit within a frame. Here, some clever artwork ideas that look right at home in the country.

Alec Hemer

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Suspended Prints

Skip formal frames and casually suspend prints with wall-friendly adhesive strips to achieve a wispy, floating effect. This trio of feather prints is from violasmarket.com.

Paul Costello/OTTO

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Pet-Inpired Art

Commission a canvas piece inspired by your canine, or another animal from the farm.

Annie Schlechter

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Framed Farm Print

Or, frame a photograph (like this gorgeous cow image from millhousemercantile. etsy.com) for a rustic focal point.

Max Kim-Bee

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Abstract Art

An abstract painting by artist—and CL General Store vendor—Deann Hebert adds texture above the chippy mantel in this Georgia farmhouse.

Buff Strickland

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Rustic Signs

Vintage signs reading "supermarket," "grocery," or "meat market" make gorgeous artwork for a farmhouse. No luck at the antique store? Simply stencil your own!

Brian Woodcock

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Repurposed Tools

Here's a thrifty idea: Get your farmhouse style straight from the source! Here, ironstone plates, garden tools, and even a horseshoe become instant entryway art.

Matthew Williams

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Wildlife Wall Art

A gallery of wildlife paintings (we spot a cow and bird) and other artwork warms up the white shiplap walls of this farmhouse staircase.

Michael J. Lee for Sabbe Interior Design

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Vintage Landscape Paintings

For this boy's bedroom, designer Stephanie Sabbe was inspired by the vintage landscape paintings you see hanging on the wall. Arranging tip: She started with one large piece centered above the trunk and worked her way out from there.

Laura Moss

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Vintage Maps

When framed, old maps add vintage appeal.

Randy Mayor/Background by Sebastian Schollmeyer/EyeEm/Getty

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Embroidery Art

Stephen Kent Johnson

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Thrifted Finds

Not all art comes in frames. Thrifted finds like this antique botanical chart, a schoolhouse staple, make a seriously stunning statement. Struggling to score one just like it? We found a modern rendition.

Tara Donne

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Art Collection

Start collecting similar pieces to group together for greater effect. Here, the homeowner displayed her father's collection of antique maps in assorted frames, all of which were spray-painted gold (Gloss Gold by Krylon) to feel more cohesive. (To give them a weathered look, she struck each one with house keys after the paint dried.) 

Alison Gootee

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Embroidered Bags

We bet you never thought of using old feed and flour bags for art! Contributing editor Cathe Holden flattened them onto canvases and 3-D stitched them to make the graphics pop.  

Get the tutorial (plus other DIY decorating ideas).

Alison Gootee/Studio D

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Découpage Trays

A little Mod Podge goes a long way in turning glass trays into farmhouse-worthy works.

Get the tutorial.

David Hillegas

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Antique Silhouettes

Silhouettes like these are a collector's dream, but more modern or DIY renditions would look just as fitting in a farmhouse.

Lincoln Barbour

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Pressed Flowers

Press and frame flowers from the farm for a country house-ready wall.

Max Kim-Bee

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Rustic Art Wall

Taxidermy, vintage prints and mirrors, and even a horse bit, acts as cozy, rustic art.

Buff Strickland

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Decorative Plate Art

When passed down generation to generation and hung on the wall, decorative plates make meaningful art.

Becky Luigart-Stayner

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Pinned-Up Pages

Take a page from this cheery room and pin up copies of sheets from a favorite book as art.

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Rustic Wood Transfer

Transfer a photo from the farm onto a wood slice for adorable art that is oh-so-country.

Get the tutorial.

How to Add a Farmhouse Touch to Your Home

Taysha Murtaugh Lifestyle Editor Taysha Murtaugh was the Lifestyle Editor at CountryLiving.com.

Wall Treatments for French Country Living Rooms | Home Guides

By Jennifer Blair

Combining the warm, rustic charm of a farmhouse with the elegance of traditional French design, French country decor is an ideal option if you want to create a stylish but inviting living room. While there are many elements that can bring the theme to life, choosing a wall treatment that fits the French country style is key. To capture the rugged look of a home in the French countryside, a textured finish is usually your best bet, but you can choose from several styles depending on your preferences.

Venetian Plaster

  1. Rough, textured walls are a common feature in French country decor, and Venetian plaster can give your walls a warm, worn finish that fits the cozy, inviting vibe of the decor well. To keep with the French country theme, choose a warm shade for the plaster like a muted red or yellow. You should prep the walls with a tinted primer that matches the plaster before apply the plaster in a thin layer, covering small sections at a time. After the plaster dries, you should apply another layer of plaster using a crisscross motion to create visible texture on the walls. Allow the second layer to dry and apply a third layer of plaster, taking care to smooth it over your textured layer. Once the plaster is fully dry, you can use a coarse-grit sandpaper to sand the wall in an up-and-down motion. Follow with a finer-grit sandpaper to polish the plaster and you'll end up with a striking finish for your walls that fits the French country theme to a tee.

Color Wash

  1. You can also give your living room walls a worn, weathered appearance that fits the French country style by using a color wash finish. Color washing provides a more subtle textured appearance than Venetian plaster and requires only paint and glaze. Start by painting your walls with a base coat in your chosen color. For a French country theme, red, gold, blue or green are all ideal options. Use the same paint to tint a glaze product from your local paint supply or home improvement store, and apply it with a brush in an X pattern. Make sure to work on small areas at a time, overlapping the X's until all of the glaze on your brush is gone and fully blended into the wall. Cover the entire wall in the same manner. The glaze softens your base color to give it a rustic, weathered look that would fit right in in a French farmhouse.

Faux Brick

  1. Brick is another ideal wall material for a French country living room because it provides a warm, rugged look that fits the style. While adding actual brick to your living room walls isn't exactly practical, you can fake the look in several easy ways. Faux brick wallpaper provides the look and texture of genuine brick and is easy to hang with traditional wallpaper paste. If you're not a fan of wallpaper, you can actually use paint to fake the look of brick for your living room walls. Apply a base coat of cream or beige paint, which will mimic the look of mortar once the brick pattern is added. After the base coat dries, use painter's tape to create a grid for the brick pattern. To get the most realistic texture, use a sponge brush to apply layers of brown and red paint to each rectangle in the grid. When you remove the painter's tape, the wall will resemble a mortared brick surface that adds to rustic charm of your living room's French country decor.

Toile Wallpaper

  1. If you prefer a more elegant take on the French country style for your living room, wallpaper with a traditional toile pattern is your best bet. Toile typically refers to a fabric found in French country decor featuring a repeating pattern that depicts pastoral scenes. Traditional toile usually has a white or cream background with the scenes captured in black, red or blue. For a French country living room, blue or red toile wallpaper work especially well. If you find the toile pattern too busy to use on all your walls, consider using the paper on a single wall to create a striking focal point in your living room.

References

Writer Bio

Based in New York City, Jennifer Blair has been covering all things home and garden since 2001. Her writing has appeared on BobVila.com, World Lifestyle, and House Logic. Blair holds a Bachelor of Arts in Writing Seminars from the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.

90 photo ideas - INMYROOM

Rustic motifs in The interior looks very cozy and simple. This is a great option for those who wants to rest at home from the oppressive atmosphere of the metropolis. Also this direction ideal for country houses - helps to preserve rustic traditions and plunge into the world of memories of distant childhood. After all, many wanted to have a habitat that would give peace and where you want would come back again and again.

Due to its naturalness and "naturalness" country style in the interior is used great popularity. nine0003

Characteristic features

Back in the century before last This style was born, and quickly spread throughout the world. Many tried furnish your country mansion so that it looks like a grandmother's house. Accordingly, each country had its own country style, so over time there was such an offshoot as ethnocountry.

Borrowing of village styles from other countries. You can also choose a theme for your design. at home: whether it will be a Russian hut, a Ukrainian hut, an American ranch, or Spanish hacienda - a huge number of options. But we will return to this. a little bit later. nine0003

Now let's look at the main features that characterize the interior country:
1. Natural materials in everything - decoration, furniture, accessories and decor. Wood, metal, stone, paper, clay, porcelain are all integral parts country interior. True, with the advent of new technologies, more and more artificial materials are used;
2. Natural and naturalness;
3. Simplicity and smoothness of forms;
4. Practicality in everyone;
5. Natural shades;
6. Mandatory a fireplace or other similar source of heat must be present;
7. Unique a combination of brutality and romanticism: rough large interior details and on the contrary, very elegant and fragile accessories of small size.

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home. It should be borne in mind that all rooms are subject to design in one design - this is not an option when you can combine different interior styles in one home. nine0003

It is noteworthy that in such version, the kitchen, dining room, living room and hall are not separated, but are common room. Problematic is the design of the bathroom, although with the presence of imagination and this will not be a problem.

If we are talking about urban housing - an apartment, then it will be possible to equip only one room. more suitable rustic motif will look in the kitchen, living room, bedroom or dining room.

Country interior is absolutely not suitable for a home office. The abundance of technology and modern gadgets correspond to the high-tech direction. nine0003

Materials

What is important is to avoid modern trends in decoration and decoration, which are very far from naturalness and ecology. It is better not to use linoleum, laminate, plastic, stretch ceilings or tiles with a fashionable design. And definitely forget about chrome handles, faucets and other decorative elements in a similar design. Such cases it is worth using copper, bronze, forged elements in the decor - even from battered iron.

Colors

Here is a complete flight of fancy. One main condition - no screaming tones. And remember the golden rule - no more than three colors in one room. nine0003

For interior design it is worth considering that against the background of walls, furniture and textiles of saturated colors the rest of the decor elements should not stand out. And, conversely, with restrained general colors of the room, make a color accent on the details of the interior.

Of course, used colors should fully remind you of nature: brown, green, soft shades of yellow and terracotta, colors of field plants, autumn foliage, sky and etc.

Finishing

Putting it all together, you can already get the big picture about the style and, guided by our further advice, proceed to finishing premises. nine0003

Walls

Everything is very simple - even or not very smooth walls, covered with paper or vinyl wallpaper, plain paint, covered with fabric, wood or decorated with plaster.

If you choose wallpaper, then use the simplest pattern - a cage, a stripe or a pattern on a vegetable theme. Just consider the features of each pattern: horizontal stripe, for example, visually lengthens the room and "raises" the ceiling.

Will look original alternation of decorative plaster and brickwork. In fact, whatever type of finish you choose, keep in mind - the walls should be the background, no more Togo. nine0003

Floor

Wood is ideal. Preferably if it is not elegant parquet or laminate. Also well suited stone or tile flooring.

Ceiling

It is worth painting the ceiling white and decorating it wooden beams - a typical option for a village dwelling.

Lighting

Remember that style country in the interior is a connection with nature. Therefore, the lighting of your home should match the light outside the window. During the day, the room should be well lit. sunlight, with the onset of dusk and the lighting inside should be dimmed. No bright lights or intense lighting. nine0003

Candelabra chandeliers are best with forging elements, wall lamps, candlesticks, floor lamps with fabric lampshades. All these light sources should please the eye during the day.

Furniture

You guessed it, the interior country style accepts only simple, functional and natural furniture, which is characterized by unpretentiousness and directness of outlines.

Well worth a start dig in your grandmother's attic or visit a flea market - probably there you will find what you need. Although it is not necessary to look for the old rustic furniture or buy one with antique styling. nine0003

Don't worry if the furniture isn't will be polished or varnished - a rough finish looks more harmonious. It can be an ordinary wooden table, a wicker rocking chair, numerous chests and baskets.

Perfect for the kitchen look like an open cupboard and a rough table. By the way, carved furniture too welcome. In the bedroom, the bed and wardrobes should be massive, they can there are elements of forging and carving.

Decor and accessories

It is preferable to use hand-made things as decor. After all, what is made by hand is saturated with the warmth of the hearth, love for creative process - and therefore gives a special feeling of comfort and home comfort. nine0003

Primary preference in decorating rooms should be given to textiles - especially since options for creativity abounds. For example, you can add originality to the kitchen by sewing a tablecloth, curtains and chair covers from the same material.

We offer you types accessories that can be used:

The presence of such details creates that unique home comfort, gives a feeling of security and peace.

Types of ethnic country

At the beginning of the article, we already said that country style has its own characteristics - it all depends on the country where it is used. Let's Let's get acquainted with its various types. nine0003

English

Simultaneously combines elegance and stiffness, sophistication and simplicity. There is an abundance of textiles and upholstery in furniture. Its colors are red, green and brown. dark wood furniture, massive and expensive. The decor contains horizontal paintings and porcelain figurines.

American

Mandatory attribute - wooden beams on the ceiling and a fireplace. The furniture is also massive and solid, decorated with copper and bronze fittings. On animal horns hang on the walls, patchwork multi-colored rugs or skins are on the floor animal. The furniture is upholstered in leather. Dining tables with wood top usually round in shape. nine0003

Italian

This is characterized by elegance rather than brutality. Furniture no longer so impressive, varnishing and polishing is allowed. Furniture is often not stylized in the old days - it is really made of wood, which decades. A clear feature is a panel of ceramic tiles in the kitchen, the presence arched forms in furniture and decor, the use of stone in wall decoration. After a few times

German

Restraint, accuracy and practicality are the main country features in Germany. The Germans love the abundance of wood. Therefore, in the decor they use beams and slats on walls and ceilings. If you are using the half-timbered layout, then accurately create German-style country music. nine0003

French

Distinguished by its colorfulness. typical colors: lavender, violet, bright yellow. This applies to both decoration and decor. bright fabrics with floral print and animal themed designs. The furniture is mostly pine light shades. The beds are just huge - quadruple. The decor is dominated field motifs - straw.

Swedish

Cooler interior due to discreet color gamma, matte walls and wooden floors.

All of the above ethnic manifestations are original in their own way and at the same time have common features.

Room interior

Its huge advantage is that the country style in the interior of the apartment will never get bored of its owners only because it is devoid of artificiality, stiffness and excesses. Let's consider design options for various country-style rooms.

Kitchen

It is always cozy and comfortable here, you want to spend evenings for quiet conversations with the family. The main material used for finishing the kitchen is tree and stone. On the floor it is better to use a stone coating - practical and comfortable. And wood for everything else - furniture, walls or ceiling. budget option - ceramic tiles on the floor, wood veneer for the walls and chipboard for furniture. nine0003

If the stone is on the floor for you unacceptable, you can also use wood - choose its color to match the finish rooms. In general, the color scheme for the country kitchen should be calm. and restrained. You can add a bright accent with accessories: colored plates, jars for cereals, flower pots.

Living room

This is the room where the family gathers, meets guests and friends - therefore, the atmosphere should be conducive to communication and be hospitable. Decorate the walls in light colors: beige, caramel, cream. Feel free to experiment and use wood, paint, wallpaper and stone in the walls. But not all at once. nine0003

The floor is covered with parquet board, laminate or wood. Furniture should be comfortable, soft and durable. Leave a minimum of household appliances - in the living room there is an abundance of them for what. And, of course, you can not do without a fireplace. home hearth - guarantee of comfort and home warmth. Add some decorative elements: soft pillows, family framed photo, fresh flowers on the table.

Bedroom

Country style in the bedroom, by the way, is perfect for creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Choose furniture with smooth outlines, not too rough. Do not overload the room with an abundance of furniture and accessories. On the ceiling is enough to have one chandelier. nine0003

Walls can be painted in light colors, sheathed with wood or decorate with decorative plaster. Can stick simple wallpaper. By the way, all these types of finishes are correctly combined. The floor in the bedroom is best made of wood and covered with soft carpet. In the decor, use flowers, framed photographs, textiles self made.

Following our advice and recommendations, as well as using fantasy, you can make your home truly unique and at the same time really cozy. Below we offer you consider examples of interior design country, photos are presented below in the gallery. nine0003

Photo gallery

Photo ideas for creating an interior in country style.

Video

Country-style walls in a modern interior

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich


A typical interior in an American farmer's house notice the true beauty of things. We substitute concepts and hide behind gadgets and social networks, and yet all the most beautiful things have already been created. nine0003

This also applies to the modern design of houses, which can be divided into two categories: complete bad taste and ostentatious pretentiousness. In this article, we will talk about country-style walls, and try to plunge into the unforgettable atmosphere of the wild west.

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Country-style interior, with all its inherent elements

It is with this question that I would like to start the article. What is country? Country is primarily the style of American farmers. A typical village with its own atmosphere that can be transferred to a modern home.

Design is a very tricky thing, and in order to create a village, it is not necessary to give up modern technology and materials. We are not talking about a complete move to the farm, but only about styling, but this is where the first pitfalls lie in wait for us. nine0003

How to make the interior atmospheric and fully convey the style, but at the same time remain modern and functional?

The task is not easy, and, in principle, you can contact a design agency, and the specialists will make your dream project, but, firstly, it will be very expensive, and secondly, can anything be compared with the repair made and handmade? Definitely the answer is no!

It will take a long time and meticulously to work out the design project, because every little thing is important here, and only their combination can truly convey the atmosphere of an American farm. nine0003

Bedroom in country style

So, first of all, you need to understand in detail what country style is and what you need to build on.

For ease of perception, we will present the interior in the form of theses, and only then we will move on to a detailed study:

A good example of how to inexpensively create a country style in your kitchen

Well, of course, an invariable attribute of any village house is a stove or a fireplace (see Finishing Fireplaces: Materials and Stages of Work). A place that simultaneously performs several functions, they heat the house and cook food on them, and in addition, the whole family gathers in front of the fire in the evening to relax after a hard day.

Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to build a fireplace at home, and it is completely impossible in an apartment. You can, of course, replace it with imitation or use electric fireplaces, if possible. Country-style kitchen walls with a fireplace or stove, this is immediately plus a hundred points to convey the atmosphere of an American village. nine0003

There is no such possibility, well, okay, we can do without a fireplace, because our interior, as we said above, does not pretend to be natural, we just focus on other elements, and leave huge fireplaces to wealthy landowners. So, we figured out the theses of style, which means it's time to talk about what building and finishing materials we will use.

Imitating a village

Country-style interior with a predominant green color

Since this article is not a manual for professional designers, we will not talk about complex solutions that will require impressive financial and physical costs. As you know, beauty is in simplicity, and it is from this thesis that we will start. nine0003

First of all, you need to decide on the color scheme. Despite the fact that country is a style that involves only natural materials, they can also be of a variety of colors.

In the classical sense of style, there are several colors that should dominate:

So, we figured out the colors, but how to use them. The answer can be found by watching the video in this article, or in the photo here, and in the meantime we will move on to finishing materials. nine0003

Wall panels

Block house panels imitating natural logs

We deliberately started with this material, as it was relevant hundreds of years ago and is still used today. First of all, it is, of course, lining, with its help you can turn any room into a real design masterpiece.

Modern wall paneling is not necessarily straight panels, there is such a variety as a block house (see Finishing a block house: the correct execution of work), or imitation of rounded logs. With its help, it is easiest to create rustic interiors, and even in its essence, it does not contradict the style. nine0003

Tip! Before mounting the lining, be sure to treat it with special impregnations. So the repair will last much longer, the material will not deform, and gain moisture, and besides, bugs that love to feast on natural wood will bypass it.

The only drawback of this material is the relatively high price, which not everyone can afford, so if your budget does not provide for such costs, you can consider no less attractive and relevant material - MDF panels. nine0003

Horizontally arranged MDF panels, stylized as natural wood with a pronounced texture

Externally, they are difficult to distinguish from natural wood. The texture pattern is applied to the surface by hot pressing, and the base of the panel is made from crushed sawdust and natural glue.

Unlike lining, MDF panels are much easier to care for and do not require additional processing or protection. Just fasten them to the crate, and the repair is ready. nine0003

Moreover, MDF can be selected in any design. Firstly, there is a huge range of panels that repeat the color and texture of rare wood species, and secondly, you can choose mdf with stone or brick imitation, and outwardly they will look very authentic.

Have you calculated the expenses for MDF, but still you don't have enough money? There is an even more budget option that is used everywhere today - PVC panels.

They, like MDF, can carry any decorative pattern, and what's more, they are even easier to work with. PVC panels are very cheap and do not require any maintenance at all. The walls can be washed with plenty of water, and detergents can be used, which is especially convenient and relevant for a country-style kitchen, the walls of which are negatively affected every day. nine0003

By the way, pvc is not only straight panels, you can pay attention to plastic siding for interior decoration. As a rule, it imitates brick or natural stone, and for country-style design, this is most welcome.

Natural lining not only does not contradict the concept of country style, but is also considered the best option for wall decoration

Important! Siding for interior and exterior work may not differ externally, but at the same time, different materials and technologies are used in its manufacture. Use only panels for their intended purpose, especially since external siding costs a little more, and it makes no sense to overpay for it. nine0003

Of course, wall panels are the best option for creating a rustic style, but due to a number of disadvantages, many people do not want to use them in their home. Are you one of those people? So, let's look at other finishes.

Wall paper

Wallpaper with a discreet pattern that enhances the rustic style of the room

Wall papering is probably the first thought that comes to most people's minds when planning to renovate their home. We are all accustomed to this material since childhood, and modern wallpapers have undergone significant changes. Now they can be glued even in the kitchen and bathroom, and the variety of patterns allows you to choose an option for any design concept. nine0003

We also did not bypass the wallpaper, because the country style can be removed, the main thing is to choose the right color scheme and pattern.

By the way, wallpapers can also be imitated with other materials, and unlike wall panels, they are much easier to work with and do not hide space, which is especially important for typical apartments, where there is a constant war for every centimeter of area.

Since country style strives for minimalism and does not tolerate pretentiousness, try to choose wallpaper with a laconic ornament, or better without it at all, that is, a plain material. nine0003

And of course, for each room in the house, wallpaper should be selected separately. For example, for a living room or bedroom, non-woven wallpaper is better. They are closer to natural materials, so they can cost a little more. But for the kitchen, it is better to choose vinyl, as it is easier to wash and it does not absorb odors and is resistant to constant changes in room temperatures.

As for rooms of particular complexity, such as a bathroom or hallway, then it is best to refuse this material. Ceramic tiles are traditionally suitable for the bathroom, and they do not contradict country style, the main thing is to choose the right look, but today there should be no problems with this. nine0003

Painting

Simply painted walls can also complement the overall concept

This option is definitely not to be ignored. At first glance, it may seem that the simple painting of the walls is too simple and primitive, but think about it, how did the farmers finish their houses? It is unlikely that they glued the wallpaper. Painting the walls is the easiest and most reliable way to repair, and also the cheapest, although in some cases the last statement may be erroneous.

It should be noted that paint is not necessarily a monochromatic coating; today you can find an interesting coating with a craquelure effect. This is when the wall is covered with many small cracks, under which the background color shines through.

This technique looks very impressive, but you can create it yourself, and without significant costs.

Don't want cracked walls? Paint individual elements with craquelure paint, such as window frames or furniture fronts. It will give everything around a sense of antiquity, and add an atmosphere of rustic style. nine0003

Also, do not forget about the favorite design technique - combination, this is when several finishes are used in one interior, for example, wallpaper can turn into paint, and especially difficult areas are made of wall panels.

And in conclusion

Veranda, built entirely of wood, and made in country style

Well, here, our country style walls are ready.

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