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13 cottage decorating ideas: cottage decor and design ideas

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Are you looking to decorate a cottage? Or do you simply love cottage decor ideas and style and adore swooning over chocolate box homes? If so we've got plenty of inspiration for creating this cosy look in your home, however large your space.

From stylish wall colors and finishes to pretty but practical flooring and window treatments to characterful decor schemes to copy, these cottage decorating ideas are the perfect place to start planning your scheme. 

See: Cottage kitchen ideas – design inspiration for homely spaces

What is cottage style?

Cottage style is all about showcasing and preserving prized original features as well as creating cozy, homely spaces. Small but beautiful, cottages are awash with historic stone and timber floors, rustic ceiling beams and quirky angles, and its these elements which give cottage interiors their unique character.  

Prized features of the rural landscape, chocolate-box cottages are entwined with geology and the landscape, so taking decorating inspiration from the natural surroundings is a fitting place to start thinking about a scheme. Think colors inspired by the nature, botanical prints and an eclectic mix of handmade and antique wooden furniture.

1. Decorate in earthy, natural tones

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Cottages are inextricably linked with their rural setting and brimming with natural materials with soft weathered textures so what better palette to decorate in than with the gentle colors of the countryside? 

Here, Little Greene’s greenish neutral – North Brink Grey 291 – sets a relaxed mood and a calm foundation for furniture in a mix of Vanessa Arbuthnott's nature-inspired fabrics including a vintage german sofa in Fruit Garden Straw, Pigeon, Charcoal and armchairs in her May Blossom Pigeon/Charcoal.

Don't miss our cottage lighting ideas for pretty, practical solutions.

2. Mix and match wooden furniture 

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Embracing natural materials is the perfect complement to the rustic features of a cottage, as Susie Watson, founder of Susie Watson Designs , explains. 

‘Using natural wood furniture, connects a space to its surroundings and adds character,’ she says. ‘Antique furniture can blend well with newly bought furniture, don’t worry about matching the color of the wood just make sure the era of the pieces feels coherent.’

3. Choose warm, earthy colors

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Cottage style is all about creating that warm welcome and homely feel. Choosing warm shades based on natural earth pigments is an easy way to enhance the mood of a space; try creams, and earthy stone and honeyed yellow shades through to warm plaster pinks and rich terracottas for instant coziness. 

When decorating an old cottage with original plaster it is advised to use a breathable formula made such as Edward Bulmer's Natural Paint , for similar shade to the above try Brick.  

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4. Choose a Shaker-style kitchen

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Based on the Shaker principles of simplicity, utility, and craftsmanship, the elegant proportions and fuss-free, linear design of Shaker kitchen cabinetry make it perfect for a humble cottage, mixed in with reclaimed unfitted pieces for a relaxed feel. 

If low ceilings are an issue, limiting storage mainly to base cabinetry is a good way to keep a cottage feeling bright and open, while also allowing beautiful stone walls to stand out, as this beautiful deVOL kitchen proves. 

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Cottages are loved for their warm and welcoming feel, and key to creating this is including a rustic farmhouse table and chairs for social gathering, as Helen Parker, creative director at deVOL explains. 

'The charm of a cottage kitchen is often the quirky and eclectic mix of old and new that gives the feeling of a cosy and welcoming space. A vintage kitchen table and chairs is a must, all cottages need a spot for chatting and drinking tea and the ubiquitous jug of wild flowers.'

6. Fill your home with garden flowers

(Image credit: Future / Brent Darby / Styling Pippa Blenkinsop)

When it comes to cottage style 'fresh garden or hedge row flowers are a must and can mark the difference between urban and country living,' reveals Vanessa Arbuthnott. 

For a pretty floral centerpiece on your kitchen table, gather a selection of vessels in different materials and sizes such as apothercary vases, chippy enamel just, jam jars and stoneware pots and fill with your fresh pickings. Don't worry about stems being different lengths or about colors clashing, this variety of blooms jostling for attention is key to the quaint cottage look.

See: Cottage garden ideas – pretty ways to embrace rustic style outdoors

7.

Decorate with heritage prints

(Image credit: Future / Kasia Fiszer)

Pay homage to the beautiful rural setting of your cottage by decorating with papers and fabrics that capture the charm of the countryside. William Morris – artist, designer, poet, socialist and ‘Godfather of the Arts and Crafts Movement’ – created hundreds of designs that celebrate the beauty of nature. 

Mostly created around the late 19th-century, his stylized flora and fauna prints are still available to buy today, in original and refreshed colorways, and are the perfect way to bring the beauty of nature into the bedroom. 

8. Add in upcycled vintage furniture

(Image credit: Future / Kasia Fiszer / Styling Pippa Blenkinsop)

The great thing about creating a cottage look is that it can be created on a shoestring using vintage pieces and a bit of imagination. Easy to come by at specialist furniture shops and flea markets, dated brown furniture can easily be refreshed with some chalk furniture paint into original and rustic pieces, as this pretty desk proves.  

Don't worry about the finish or the wood color, instead look for beautiful shapes that will shine once painted. When you have spotted the perfect piece, simply sand down, coat with Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint and sand again once dry to create this weathered French look. 

9. Choose a traditional, curvaceous sofa 

(Image credit: Susie Watson Designs)

With elegant curves and a Howard-style silhouette, this small Classic sofa from Susie Watson Designs is a great choice for zoning a snug kitchen-cum-living room, and is layered with paisley, ticking and statement floral cushions, plus a wool throw, for a cozy cottage feel.

10. Get retro with your textile treatments

(Image credit: Vanessa Arbuthnott)

Thought that the curtain pelmet and sink skirt were things of the past? Think again if you're looking for cottage bathroom ideas. Vanessa Arbuthnott shows how these vintage-style designs can look fresh and stylish in this bathroom using her pretty mix and match fabrics. To stop the look feeling too cutesy, embrace contemporary color combinations, such as the the Dark Hay/ Charcoal colorways of these French Ticking, Herbaceous Border and Dainty Daisy fabrics. 

‘The yellow and grey botanical fabrics bring the countryside in and the pretty striped frill around the sink softens and warms up the space too.’ says Vanessa. ‘The bathroom is given a light and airy feel, with its painted wooden floor, and free standing bath.’

11. Paper with romantic botanical wallpapers

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Prints inspired by nature are a mainstay of quintessential cottage interiors. A master of timeless style, Colefax & Fowler is the go-to brand for romantic botanical prints. New from its Jardine Florals collection, Greenacre features distinctive fan-like gingko leaves with dancing blossoms to produce a contemporary foliage design, and is available across wallpaper. For a vintage botanical bedroom try using this Leaf Green colorway wall to wall, as well as on a quilt, chair and valance.

12. Use a neutral palette to highlight rustic features

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There’s something truly magical about sleeping up in the rafters. Let original oak beams stand out against a palette of simple neutrals or pastels. Complement the rustic patina of aged wood with a natural seagrass carpet, then try delicate patterns, such as Neptune’s Emma linen in Sage for upholstery and cushions. 

'As spring is on the way, natural colours like pinks and greens, complement the light and contrast harmoniously against darker greys,' says Amber, home designer at Neptune . 'Alternatively, an all-white look can go a long way in lifting the room to create a lighter space, and our Grace scatter cushions are perfect for adding a little texture.'

13. Create a cozy reading spot

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There's lots of Marie Kondo-inspired talk about living clutter-free these days, but when it comes to cottage interiors, a little clutter is a good thing. Shelves of books make homes look cozy and lived in. Having bookshelves floor to ceiling in the living room will keep books organised and will mean they're close at hand when you want to curl up with one by the fire. 

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21 Best Cottage Decor Ideas

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By Erin Cavoto

DAVID TSAY

Whether you own a cottage or just want to be inspired by some quaint decorating tips, you'll want to check out these best cottage decor ideas to create a slice of paradise right in your home. These styling ideas are perfect for maximizing space if you live in a tiny house, or even just adding simple touches that will make the space feel more like home. Each room is covered in these tips, including ideas for designing a peaceful patio, sprucing up your mudroom, or fitting in a home office. You'll be on the way to the kitchen of your dreams with sweet breakfast nook ideas, as well as tips for making the most-used room in the house a little more country-chic.

You might also want to look to some inspiration for your living room, whether you'd like to add some white living room ideas or opt for some rustic touches. Of course, there are several tips for creating an adorable cottage bedroom, including accent walls, bright colors, and comfy bedding. No matter what style you're trying to achieve in your home, whether it's a modern look or you prefer farmhouse décor ideas, there are cottage decor tricks for any type of home.

KIM CORNELISON

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Attic Bedroom

Many cottages have bedrooms with sloped ceilings. This use of an accent wall is a great idea, because it adds dimension to the room without making it feel crowded.

SHOP PLAID BEDDING

DAVID TSAY

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White Living Room

An all-white living room is complemented with wooden furniture for a cozy, welcoming look.

SHOP THROW PILLOWS

LAUREY W. GLENN

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Eclectic Cabinetry

These cabinets use metal ventilation inserts for the cabinet doors that create a rustic, whimsical look perfect for a cottage kitchen.

SHOP NICKEL CABINET KNOBS

ANNIE SCHLECHTER

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Corner Office

You don't need a dedicated room for a home office, just a cozy corner to tuck an upcycled desk, chair, and cabinet into.

SHOP DESK SUPPLIES

DAVID TSAY

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Tiny Cottage Kitchen

A cheery palette and narrow fridge turn make this kitchen feel open and airy rather than tight and cramped.

SHOP BACKSPLASHES

Lucas Allen

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Sweet Schoolhouse

Max Kim-Bee

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Quaint Sitting Area

Planks from Habitat for Humanity's ReStore line the sitting-room ceiling in this renovated Texas cottage. The homeowner was inspired to turn cow-feed sifters found at the Round Top Antiques Fair into artful sconces with burlap fringe.

Dana Gallagher

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Sunny Breakfast Nook

This New York cottage's beadboard-panelled breakfast nook features Eames chairs bought at a Brooklyn stoop sale and a farm table the owner made with salvaged wood.

RELATED: 16 Insanely Adorable Dining Nooks

Mark Lohman

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Peaceful Patio

On the patio of a Victorian cottage in Arkansas, the wicker patio set was a hand-me-down from the homeowner's friend. Another pal sewed the love seat's cushion and pillow from fabric the homeowner scored at a Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store.

Mark Lohman

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Victorian Dining Room

The rooms of this Arkansas home were stuffed with mismatched furniture covered in musty 1980s linens, but the homeowner spotted enough gems in the mix to buy the place fully furnished. She saved only the pieces with potential or items that were stunning as is, like the sage cupboard and the chippy dining table.

Lucas Allen

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Vibrant Bedroom

In the master bedroom of this Catskills home, sunny-yellow paint and an exuberant green-and-white print enlivens the small space. The low-pitched roof created a seemingly unusable three-foot-high gap on each side of the room. A carpenter was contracted to fill one side with bookshelves, and the other with cabinets and storage drawers.

Mark Lohman

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Stylish Bedroom

The homeowner of this restored Arkansas home upgraded the fixtures with chandeliers, and the Jenny Lind-style bed is one of the few furnishings she kept in the bedroom. The shams and duvet cover are West Elm; the coverlet is Garnet Hill.

Steven Randazzo

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Country Kitchen

You'd never guess that most of this 1900 Texas cottage was recently built. To add this kitchen, plus a living room, porch, and bathroom, the homeowners scoured the Texas countryside for materials others might overlook—from rusted pressed tin for the ceilings to salvaged windows, doors, and cabinets.

Max Kim-Bee

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Rustic Living Room

While this Connecticut cottage's living room's upholstered furniture is white, the sofa and chairs are also purposefully deconstructed, with tufted fronts and exposed burlap-and-wood backs. A settee and two armchairs by Restoration Hardware cozy up to a Zentique coffee table. The boat propeller and oil paintings are secondhand scores.

Lisa Romerein

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Chic Kitchen

In this Los Angeles home, orange mohair revives a vintage maple stool in the kitchen, where Carrara marble upgrades Ikea cabinets. Task lighting comes in the form of suspended Edison bulbs, covered with Victorian wire shades. The cast-aluminum fox wine cooler was designed by Arthur Court.

Bright idea: Matching wood frames transform food-themed ephemera (labels, grocery ads, and menus) into a polished collection.

Victoria Pearson

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Simple Mudroom

This California cottage's mudroom boasts a 1930s factory stool, which retains its original green paint, while the iron hooks on the coatrack swivel from side to side.

Stacey Brandford

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Colorful Guest Suite

The truth about this room's walls? The paneling didn't match the rest of the house, so instead of whitewashing the wood, Sarah Richardson, interior designer and host of HGTV's Sarah's House, camouflaged it with an opaque paint, The Plaza by Glidden—a compromise that comes off as intentional.

Roger Davies

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Elegant Dining Area

Casual eclecticism rules in this Chicago cottage's dining nook, furnished with a reclaimed-oak table, a Belgian sofa from the early 1900s, reproduction caned chairs, and a vintage footstool upholstered with an antique carpet.

Lisa Romerein

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Unique Laundry Room

In the laundry room of this California cottage, photo-realistic wallpaper from Anthropologie fools the eye into thinking that books have been stacked floor to ceiling. A jute basket from World Market, filled with colorful quilts, sits beneath a reclaimed-oak table.

Max Kim-Bee

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Numbered Stairs

The family of this renovated Texas cottage stenciled numbers on plywood, which they nailed to their stair risers (painted Black Suede by Behr).

Victoria Pearson

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Small Space Decorating Ideas

A cheap curtain wire kit—not brackets and drapery rods—supports these panels in the den of this California home.

Pretty Accent Wall Ideas to Brighten Up a Room

Erin Cavoto Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

Country interior: 10 modern design ideas and 7 design mistakes

To design a country interior, as in the photo from the covers of magazines, you need to choose the right style and avoid common design mistakes. We have collected all the tips in one place so that you can make your summer house a model of style.

We decorate the country interior correctly:

The best styles:

  1. Russian style
  2. Vintage
  3. Boho
  4. Eco
  5. Provence
  6. American Classic
  7. Functionalism
  8. Modern style
  9. Scandi
  10. Eclectic

Mistakes in decorating a dacha

Top 10 styles for decorating the interior of a country house

1. Russian style

"Dacha" is a purely Russian concept, so it is quite logical to bring elements of Russian style into the decor. In this project, for example, an old window casing became such a detail. Well, there were already log walls in the house and only emphasized the character of the space.

Many other details are strikingly modern, so we can say that we have a "new Russian style".

Designer: Ludmila Krishtaleva. Photo: Evgeniy Kulibaba

Photo: Instagram @bilbao.design

A similar technique is used here - a tiled stove creates the same country comfort, floral wallpapers also add rustic charm to the atmosphere, other items are responsible for modernity and style.

2.

Vintage

A rustic summer house is the perfect space for vintage items. Old furniture, suitcases, sets, starched tablecloths - all these elements in the country house will come in handy.

Photo: Instagram @marzewiecjestem

Photo: Instagram @archrevue.ru

3. Boho

Relaxed boho-chic refers to relaxing on the coast and leisurely pastime. Just what you need in the country! Try to add wicker furniture and decor, a lot of textiles, ethnic accessories to the atmosphere - and you will see how the summer mood is created, of course.

Photo: Instagram @dizayn_top

Photo: Instagram @beauty_boho

Photo: Instagram @beauty_boho

4.

Eco

Wood, which is often used in the decoration and construction of a country house, and its very location in nature already evoke thoughts about eco-style in the interior. Complement it with the same wicker furniture, other natural materials, plants - and get a harmonious space.

Photo: Instagram @pozitiffmm

Photo: Instagram @stroistyle

If you like bolder solutions, take a closer look at the fashion trend - eco-minimalism. It involves the use of the same natural materials, but without an abundance of details (not everyone can refuse them in the country).

5.

Provence

Provence, a kind of provincial style, ideal for a summer residence. It is also called French country, the latter will also be very appropriate in the interior of a country house.

Architect: Elena Ivashchenko, designer: Ludmila Kazakova. Photo: Vitaly Nefedov

Architect: Elena Ivashchenko, designer: Ludmila Kazakova. Photo: Vitaliy Nefedov

To design a cottage in these styles, look at textiles with cute floral patterns, wooden furniture, preferably old or aged, warm colors. If possible, decorate the ceiling with beams - this will be very appropriate in a country house.

6.

American Classic

If you are a fan of classical styles, you will surely like the country interior in American classic style. This direction is often found in the design of country houses and cottages, it is aimed at comfort and family gatherings and is devoid of the deliberate pomposity of the classics in its traditional sense.

Photo: Instagram @geniuspark_yaroslavl

Photo: Instagram @geniuspark_yaroslavl

Photo: Instagram @stroistyle

7. Functionalism

Do you think this is the interior of an apartment? And here it is not - this is a small summer cottage, equipped according to the canons of modern functionalism. House area is 60 m 2 , so the decision to rationally organize the space (just look at the kitchen!) and hide all the excess is more than justified.

Architect: Darius Zaida. Photo: Evaldas Lasis

8. Modern style

Another example of a country house that looks like a city apartment. Agree, gray walls and fashionable hexagons can be seen in the design of a country interior infrequently. This modern setting is softened by wood trim and individual elements, such as decorative skins.

Designer: Natalia Casanova. Photo: Vycheslav Lopatin

Designer: Natalia Casanova. Photo: Vycheslav Lopatin

9.

Scandi

The beloved Scandinavian interior can also be created in the country house. To do this, you should abandon the curtains on the windows, opt for wood and light colors, and add cute hygge details: garlands, cozy textiles, plants, candles.

Photo: Instagram @proekt_design

Photo: Instagram @topinterdesign

10. Eclecticism

We often see actual eclecticism in the interiors of western apartments, although it is quite possible to find a place for it in a dacha, especially equipped for winter living. Considering that eclecticism involves a combination of furniture and decor from different styles, including vintage ones, it may be the solution for a country house that you have been looking for.

Photo: Instagram @stroistyle

1. Screaming colors

Interior design of a country house should be such that nothing distracts from the beauties of nature outside the windows. Therefore, flashy, overly bright shades should be abandoned in favor of a more natural color scheme.

Photo: Instagram @lisabradburninteriordesign

This, however, does not mean that the environment must be neutral and monochrome: there are a huge number of pastel colors and muted shades at your disposal. In addition, no one canceled neat color accents.

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Lack of style

Many people make a serious mistake by turning their dacha into a random collection of old furniture and decor that is not useful in a city apartment. Of course, there is nothing wrong with giving some things a second life, but a country house should still have its own specific style.

Photo: Instagram @sundaytimeshome

Choose a suitable stylistic direction for the cottage interior and focus on it, getting rid of unnecessary and unnecessary things.

3. Overabundance of novelty

The opposite situation, also often found in the design of a country house, is an excess of new furniture and decor and the absence of vintage furnishings. But often a dacha is a family country residence passed down from generation to generation, and in most cases an echo of history in its interior is not only appropriate, but also necessary.

Photo: Instagram @sundaytimeshome

Of course, you don’t need to focus solely on furniture and decor “from a grandmother’s chest”, but it’s definitely worth adding vintage notes to the interior.

4. Inattentive attitude to textiles

Textiles are a powerful decorative tool that can instantly transform an interior. The motto "We bring to the dacha everything that was not useful in a city apartment!" not suitable if you decide to make the atmosphere of a country house stylish and cozy.

Photo: Instagram @oakhousedesign

Please note: textured natural fabrics are the best choice. They will never go out of fashion and will make the interior of your cottage more interesting and voluminous.

5. Ditching the fireplace

Even if you're not ready to have a real wood-burning fireplace in your country house, consider installing a bio-fireplace or installing a fake fireplace with candles instead of crackling wood. After all, the very idea of ​​spending a cool evening, gathering by the fireplace with the whole family, exudes comfort.

Photo: Instagram @thevintagetraderuk

Agree, such romance is alien to a city apartment, but it will be very "suitable" for a country house.

6. No indoor plants

The fact that there are picturesque pictures of nature outside the window does not mean at all that it is necessary to deprive the interior of a country house of indoor plants. They create comfort, regulate the microclimate, delight the eye and refresh the atmosphere.

Photo: Instagram @sundaytimeshome

If you do not appear in the country during the cold season, choose plants that you can take with you to your city apartment at the end of the season or put them outside.

7.

Impersonal environment

Does your dacha look faceless and neutral? It's time to change something! Personalization of the interior is an important moment in creating a cozy atmosphere.

Photo: Instagram thevintagetraderuk

Framed photos, inspiring moodboard collages and posters with slogans that reflect your worldview will help make your country house more habitable.

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Yuliya Sedova

Choosing the best dacha interior: photos, inspiring ideas

Design features and recommendations

Today, a country house is less and less associated with garden work, now it is a place to relax from city noise. It is necessary to equip a country interior based on its tasks and whether the cottage 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 your country house:
  1. Do not litter your country house with outdated things.
  2. It is important to distinguish between leisure and work areas.
  3. It is better to use natural fabric for curtains with the addition of polyester for longer service life.
  4. Light colors are suitable for decoration, which will look harmonious with lining. Bright colors can be added with decor.
  5. Old furniture can be reused after reupholstering and painting it.
  6. Fresh flowers and herbs in pots will support the theme of the country interior in the kitchen.
  7. Wicker rattan or wicker furniture is suitable for the veranda.
  8. It is better to refuse plastic windows, PVC and other synthetics.
  9. For a cozy winter vacation, build a fireplace or stove.
  10. A wooden chest, knitted pillows, a linen tablecloth and a vintage clock will make your cottage more inviting.

Country interior styles

The use of styles is relevant not only for houses, but also for country interiors. The most commonly used styles are: Provence, country, Scandinavian, chalet and modern.

Provence

Country interior in Provence style is suitable for summer. Special light furnishings, a fireplace, thoughtful decor elements such as lavender bunches, floral embroidery, cafe curtains, ruffles and china will be appropriate here.

Country

Country or rustic style is very popular with summer residents because of its specifics. Differs in simplicity, wooden finishing, natural flowers, checkered or embroidered textiles, flowers in pots. Of the furniture, only the necessary are 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.

The photo shows a country-style kitchen, which is suitable for a country interior and is distinguished by characteristic wooden windows. A great practicality is the ceramic worktop.

Scandinavian style

Scandinavian cottage interior does not involve storing urban furniture and other unnecessary things. It is characterized by restraint in decor, wooden trim and furniture, calm colors.

Chalet

A chalet-style interior can only be created in a cottage interior with a fireplace and wood and stone trim. It should look like a spacious shepherd's dwelling, so there is an animalistic decor, protruding visors, a timber attic, rough and wicker furniture, handicraft textiles, and earthenware.

The first floor is reserved for the living room and kitchen, and the bedrooms are located on the second floor. For finishing, a protective varnish, wood bleaching agent or plaster in natural shades is used.

The photo shows an alpine chalet-style country house interior that combines rough country and minimalist orientation.

Modern style

Modern country style interiors include brick or stone finishes, paint and wallpaper. The furniture used is modern and functional without unnecessary frills. Minimalistic decor, a fireplace, a small table, neutral and juicy shades create a modern country interior.

Country house decoration

Kitchen

The kitchen in a country house interior may be small, but have all communications and a basic set of cabinets and tables. The kitchen can be decorated with fresh flowers, tablecloths, curtains, handicrafts, painted plates. In the country, a countertop made of tiles, stone, wood is appropriate.

The photo shows a country kitchen interior, which is characterized by natural materials, unfinished walls, 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 may look different. These can be wicker sofas against the backdrop 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 next 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, a sofa and a large table can be placed in the living area, 1/3 of the space can be allocated for the kitchen.

The photo shows 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 wallpapers, plaster are used, and if it is a wooden cottage, 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 wardrobe is required.

The photo shows a bedroom in neutral colors without wall decoration, natural beauty emphasized with bleached linen curtains and a red window.

Veranda

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

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

The photo shows an open veranda for family evenings, where water-repellent furniture with soft pillows is chosen.

Hallway

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

Attic design features

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

Stylish attic makes:

The photo shows the 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

If you have a fireplace or a stove, you don't need to pile up the country interior with additional decorative elements, since, apart from 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 decoration of the fireplace is carving, cast-iron panel, tile.

The photo shows an interior with a closed fireplace that can be admired without the smell of smoke in the house.

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

Arrangement of a small house

The country interior of a small house can be cozy and functional with the selection of compact furniture and proper space zoning.

The photo shows a mini-dacha, in the interior of which there is a place for a 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 with a corner set, where all condiments and organizers are attached to the wall.

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

Economy class interior

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  1. Use of unnecessary things. You can make new upholstery for furniture, paint a table, combine new furniture with old. Decorate a simple closet with decoupage.
  2. You can buy things from your hands cheaper on the platforms or in the discount store.
  3. No need to skimp on the quality of finishes and then the house will look good with simple furniture.
  4. High-quality textiles will hide all the flaws, it can also be changed without tangible damage to the budget.

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

    The photo shows the interior of a seasonal house, where the decor is made up of colored caps and framed paintings without reference to style.

    Photo idea "Mobile coffee table made of pallets"

    You will need:

    • 2 pallets,
    • 4 wheels,
    • strong glass across the width of the bottom of the pallet,
    • wood paint.

    Sand the outer surface of the trays with sandpaper. If the table is intended for a veranda or street, then it must be coated with a primer for outdoor use. Cover with paint. Attach wheels to the bottom, connect both pallets to each other using self-tapping screws. Glass can be put on glue, or simply put on the table.

    The photo shows a table made of two pallets, but you can make a bedside table, a higher table and a sofa in the same way.

    Photo idea “Wall-shelf made of wooden crates”

    Needed:

    • 10-15 vegetable crates,
    • self-tapping screws,
    • wood varnish.

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

    The photo shows how the drawers do not fit tightly to each other, which forms new niches. Such a homemade wall is suitable for organizing things in the kitchen or in the attic.

    Photo Idea Hanging Cutlery Organizer

    Needed:

    • 2-3 ​​wooden cutting boards,
    • protection varnish,
    • small pieces 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 paintings if the fabric used is plain, and not as in the photo. Coat the boards on all sides with varnish, glue the pockets, decorate the edges with an openwork ribbon. Such decor will decorate a street gazebo, kitchen, and you can store not only spoons there. Also, there can be several pockets on one board.

    The photo shows the idea of ​​organizing the storage of dishes in a rustic kitchen. For better protection against moisture, cutlery should be wiped well after washing, and planks should not be hung over the sink.

    Photo idea "Solid puff for veranda"

    You will need:

    • tourniquet,
    • glue,
    • wheel tyre,
    • euro screw,
    • screwdriver,
    • 2 circles of chipboard according to the diameter of the tire.

    Fix with chipboard euro screws, forming the bottom of the pouffe, 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 pouffe with a bundle or rope, generously grease with glue. The photo shows an example of a pouffe from one tire, but you can also make it higher, cover it with fabric, and make the seat soft. Also from 4 bars you can make small legs.

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