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38 country decorating ideas: stunning rustic style

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These easy – and beautiful – country decorating ideas will effortlessly introduce rural style to your home. Picking up on the key elements of the look, from natural materials to color and pattern, they'll bring a softness and warmth to your living spaces for an inviting interior with an elegantly rustic touch.

Country decorating ideas: perfect your rural style

Putting a country twist on to your decorating ideas is about narrowing your focus to truly delight in the best of rural looks and lifestyle. If a material is natural; if a surface has character; if a color can be seen in the landscape outside your window, then chances are you've got it right.

The beauty of country style is that it embraces so many looks, from elegant rural homes to smaller cottages, from barns to cabins. What connects them all is a comfort, warmth and natural elegance that feels beautifully homey.

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Add characterful lighting

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Country homes often feature thick stone walls and low ceilings, so a practical as well as aesthetically pleasing approach is needed to lighting ideas.

'A layered decorative lighting scheme ensures your lighting adapts to the different uses of a space,' explains Hollie Moreland, Creative Director at David Hunt Lighting , whose Scallop light pendants feature in the dining area here. 'An open concept kitchen dining room, for example, needs task lighting for cooking, but softer warmer lighting for entertaining. 

'Layer your lighting so you can add and remove light sources for different uses and to create different atmospheres. I love to see unexpected lighting – a pretty table lamp in a country kitchen, rather than the typical living or bedroom, will add a homey and whimsical feel to the space.'

2. Bring in floral fabrics

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If all-over chintz and the cottagecore aesthetic is too full-on for your taste, but you don't want to forgo florals altogether, consider brining in single piece that will provide the botanical fix.

In this simple space, with white walls and a wooden floor, the sofa really stands out. It's upholstered in a fabric from the new Water Garden Collection at Sanderson . Complemented with a botanical print above and a bouquet of fresh blooms at the side, it's a masterclass in making a subtle statement with your country decorating ideas. 

3. Style an elegant welcome

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The hall sets the tone of the house, so be sure that your entryway styling creates the sense of warmth and welcome you expect from country decorating ideas.

This tonal palette combines soft stone and berry colors, coming together in a beautiful console table display that turns an everyday space into a place that draws the eye.

'Collect a branch or some foliage from the garden and pair with trend-led pieces such as the bobble-frame mirror, for a look that's the epitome of modern country decorating,' says Andréa Childs, Editor of Country Homes & Interiors magazine.

4. Choose slimline furniture

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Not all country homes are graced with spacious rooms but that doesn't mean you should miss out on the classic rustic fixtures and furniture such as a pantry. Make the most of vertical space by choosing tall, slimline pieces.

Conversely, if you have low beams or a dropped ceiling, choose low and wide cabinets and chests of drawers that make the most of the horizontal space.

'With slim storage pieces, designed especially for smaller kitchens, there’s no kitchen too small for our larder or wine store,' agrees Dani Taylor, Product & Creative Director at Cox & Cox .

5. Add a vintage touch in the kitchen

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Historic flora and fauna designs bring a pretty vintage feel to a scheme when you're considering country kitchen ideas. It's a look that pairs beautifully with a simple Shaker style kitchen.

'The new Water Garden collection from Sanderson is all about discovering documents in our archive that had previously been untouched. Whether drawn, printed or painted, we’re celebrating their authentic beauty and the host of eastern cultures that came together to create something so special,' explains Rebecca Craig, Head of Design for Sanderson. 'Along with a touch of glamour, subtle metallics and vibrant colours blend to give our country aesthetic an elegant, contemporary twist.'

6. Cozy up in the bedroom

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Don't be afraid to pile on the linen, blankets and comforters as an element of your country bedroom ideas – the more, the better!

'Country cottage bedrooms are all about creating a cosy and inviting space,' confirms Molly Freshwater, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Secret Linen Store . Layering different blankets and throws in contrasting textures is an easy way to create this.

'In the warmer summer months I like to layer flat sheets as alternatives to heavy blankets, making my bed look a stylish focal point in the room.'

7. Panel the kitchen

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Wall panelling ideas are a wonderful way to add warmth to a country kitchen. There's something about cladding and enclosing the space that brings a sense of security that's fitting for this heart of the home.

'For an even greater sense of enclosure and comfort, paint the panelling a dark shade of navy, charcoal or forest green,' suggests Andréa Childs, Editor of Country Homes & Interiors. 'These deep colors are very earthing.'

Panelling also provides the opportunity to add a shelf or two, which you can accessorize with decorative items to bring personality to the space.

8. Throw down a rug

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Deep-toned wood floors are rich in texture and patina, but they can darken a room considerably, 'sucking up' any light that falls into the space. The answer is to throw down a rug that's lighter in color and has a pattern that brings vibrancy to the scheme. 

Here, the rug by Oka mirrors the shape and color of the ceiling above for a harmonious country decorating idea for a dining room.

9. Use artistic inspiration to build a scheme

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A much-loved piece of art is an ideal starting point for a scheme. Pulling out key tones from the artwork for curtains, upholstery and accessories offers a joyful cocktail of yellows, pinks and nutty browns. 

The painting here, used as the inspiration, is from an ever changing eclectic selection at the Wilson Stephens & Jones Gallery . Affordable chairs from Ikea have been given a unique look with wonderful loose covers in pretty prints from The Fabric Collective , and gloss yellow painted legs. A simple woven rug adds that essential modern country finishing touch. 

10. Create a fresh, modern scheme with a medley of green and white prints

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For a contemporary take on classic country living room ideas, make fresh and vibrant patterns the stars of the show. Combining a variety of prints, all in fresh greens and whites, ensures this room feels calm and not overwhelming.  

Here, there is a wonderful mixture of patterned textiles, from the cushions and lampshade, to the curtains and rug underfoot. The clean white space and white pieces of furniture ensure all the green pattern doesn't dominate. Warm wood, brought in through the coffee table, console and flooring, bring in the essential natural element key to any country scheme.

11. Use a playful mix of patterns for a vibrant and inviting feel

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A bedroom is an ideal space to play with pattern. The exuberant headboard is the focal point here, with its wonderfully wavy design and fabulously bright and bold fabric . Then the eye is invited to take in the dynamic, diagonal striped curtains , the colourful bedside lamp, patterned quilt and cushion, and finally the pink woven flatweave rug. All work together to complement the overall joyful scheme. 

White tongue and groove panelling is a simple way to add a country feel to a space. This combined with all the color and pattern makes for a very upbeat and contemporary feeling country bedroom, especially if you are lucky enough to be able to open the doors out onto the prettiest of gardens, on a summer's morn.  

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Three diverse patterns – a perky floral wallpaper, a modern African print upholstered pouffe and a classic trellis design on the front of a classic chest of drawers – have been cleverly layered to work together harmoniously. 

This is a perfect example of modern country. Many of the elements in isolation could be seen a quite country, but somehow the combination adds up to a thoroughly modern look. Fresh, clean, upbeat and very characterful. We also love the touch of flouro brought in with the shade and lamp, a clever resin version of a classic turned wood lampstand.

13. Renovate a fireplace

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If you’re lucky enough to have an original fireplace, consider restoring rather than replacing. It will become the focal point of your country decorating scheme, bringing authentic warmth and period style to your property.

‘If it’s covered, pull away plasterboard to see what you’re working with – we’ve come across rare Minton tiles and exquisite marble before now,’ says Owen Pacey, restoration specialist and founder of Renaissance London .  

‘If you decide to replace, it’s worth contacting an antique fireplace specialist; many offer a part-exchange on the fireplace you’re removing if it’s in good condition.’

14. Showcase natural stone flooring

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When you're deciding on your country decorating ideas, don't discount your property's existing flooring. Natural stone and brick sets bring texture and color to a room, and can be softened with a rug if you want a little comfort underfoot.

‘The key to achieving a stylish country living room is to hone in on the texture and character of natural surfaces,’ says Merry Albright, creative director at Border Oak .

 ‘Here, the green oak structural frame brings in natural warmth that softens the impression of the stone floor. The secret to success in a country scheme lies in celebrating the imperfections of these natural materials.’

15. Layer textiles for country boho style

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For relaxed country bedroom ideas, draw inspiration from global-inspired designs by blending embroidered patterns, weaves and subtle block prints on slubby linens.

Choose an earthy palette of teal, terracotta and leaf green, brightened with a white or cream background. As a general rule, offset bold designs on cushions with smaller-scale prints on quilts and throws. 

16. Put up open shelves in the kitchen

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Too much cabinetry can make a country kitchen look stiff and formal. And practically, it can be tricky to fit wall units in older rural properties where wonky walls, low beams and various nooks and crannies are part of their charm.

Open shelving allows you to combine storage with style, and the fixtures can be adapted to suit the specific challenges of your space.

For streamlined, attractive storage, decant foodstuffs into jars and choose an edited palette for crockery and glassware. 

A plain background will make make these ordinary items stand out, so they become a style statement in their own right.

17. Treat your bathroom to 'living room' finishes

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A pretty fabric blind, framed artworks and smart wall lights with pleated shades look as at home in among your country bathroom ideas as they do in a sitting room. Importantly, they bring softness and color to this often cold and functional space.

Coordinate your colour scheme with the adjacent rooms and accessorize with cut-glass and crystal jars for a classic country house look. 

18. Choose fall tones for a warm look

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‘We’re seeing a lot more terracotta, clay and rust colors coming through,’ says Charlie Marshall, founder of Loaf . These tones are ideally suited in a country setting and can be softened with a neutral off-white backdrop. 

Velvet is a relatively new trend that’s gaining traction on sofas, and a great way to fast track a bit of luxury into your country decorating ideas. 

19. Build in a mud room

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Having a dedicated space to store boots, rainwear, dog leads and all the other bits and bobs you need for venturing into the great outdoors is ideal in a country home.

Built-in cabinetry for storage, a bench for pulling off gum boots and hooks for coats are prerequisites. If space and plumbing allows, install a sink for easy clean-ups, dog washing, flower prep and cleaning the mud from homegrown veggies.

Practical flooring such as stone or tile will mean dirt can be swept and mopped away – add a washable rug for a touch of softness.

It's the details that will take your mudroom from a space you want to keep hidden, to one that's a fully integrated – and stylish – part of your home. Country decorating ideas can include woven baskets for your kit and clobber, a fabric blind for a touch of colour and pattern, plus pictures and plants for personality.

20. Create a work-from-home space

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If you're skipping the commute to work from home, ensure you include an attractive desk space in your country decorating ideas.

‘Keeping clutter tidied away creates a much-needed sense of calm,’ says Anna Trinder, owner of The Dormy House . Investing in some key storage items can help eliminate stress and restore order. ‘If you need a printer, consider a dedicated table on castors that can be easily moved when needed, and tidied away again afterwards.’ 

Pretty noticeboards will make your desk area feel more homely, while an upholstered screen can also provide privacy and shield your screen from sunlight. 

If you don't need a dedicated home office, but simply desk space for household admin, consider a console table or slim desk that feels a part of your home's overall decor scheme. 

A piece of natural wood furniture, with a deep drawer for hiding away paperwork or a laptop, is perfect. An artwork will provide a 'view' if you're not close to a window. 

21. Make the most of the view

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The default when compiling rustic decorating ideas is to plan country curtain ideas, window treatments and trimmings. But there's an argument to skip this step when a room isn't overlooked – often a perk of living in a countryside location.

When you're adding on to or improving a property, you can take the view into consideration when choosing glazing. Opt for large windows or doors with large panels of glass for unrestricted sight lines into the garden and surrounding area.

Complement nature outside by choosing natural materials for your interior, such as wooden floors, wool or sisal carpets, and linen or cotton soft furnishings.

22. Consider your lighting scheme

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Lighting can make or break 
the atmosphere in your living room and shouldn't be forgotten when planning your country decorating ideas. 

Design experts love a layered approach that can be dialled up, or down, as required. Interior designer Nicky Dobree recommends using plenty of lamps to cast a soft, warm light across the room at a lower level. 

Instead of a lone central pendant, she prefers indirect spotlights, 
on dimmers if possible. ‘They’re more discreet and can be hidden in the beams,’ she says. 

23. Use wallpaper to create a 'wow' welcome

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Paint is often seen as a safer surface choice in a hallway, but a pretty patterned country wallpaper idea is a great way to add an instant hit of personality to this welcoming space. Plus, as you don't tend to spend too long in a hall, you’re not likely to get as tired of a busy scheme as you might in a living space or bedroom. 

Complement the colors with co-ordinating furniture pieces and lots of natural materials to keep the look grounded and reflective of the country setting.

24. Incorporate vintage details and quirky displays

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Country style tells a story of place and people. Even if your home doesn't have original features, you can add to its character with antiques that relate to the period in which it was built, its former owners, or your own tastes and interests.

Search for vintage treasures in local antiques stores, barn sales and house clearances. The colour, patina and design of these authentic finds will bring depth and richness to your decor scheme.

Objects don't need to be valuable to create a stunning addition to your room scheme. Some of the simplest country decorating ideas come from carefully curated collections, chosen for their color or form, and displayed to create a focal point.

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25. Bring nature inside with plants and flowers

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Foliage and floral motifs are a key motif in country-style fabrics and wallpapers. But bringing living nature into your home in the form of plants and flowers will give an extra dimension to your decor.

Use the sculptural forms of house plants to add drama, color and movement to schemes. Choose your greenery to suit the room – moisture-loving for a bathroom, for example, or shade tolerant in a room that doesn't get much sun.

Forage for foliage and blossom-heavy branches, or buy locally grown flowers, to create seasonal displays. It's a wonderful to way to showcase the beauty of nature in your home.

26. Play with pattern

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Introducing more than one pattern into a room is a subtle balancing act. 

The key is to stick to two or three designs distributed evenly throughout the room, including at least one neutral pattern, such as a stripe, plaid or check. These add subtle interest without overwhelming the space. Offset the patterns with white walls and natural finishes.  

To create a cohesive scheme, create a scrapbook of patterned fabrics, wallpapers and paint colors that you love when compiling your country decorating ideas, to make sure nothing jars visually.

When mixing patterns in the same colour palette, vary the scale of the print to add interest.

27. Put a classic dresser in your kitchen – and make it pop!

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A freestanding kitchen dresser with shelves for displaying tableware and handy cabinets beneath is a country kitchen classic. But paint it a bold color when you're planning your country decorating ideas to give this traditional piece a modern makeover.

28. Add a window seat

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The thick walls of many older country properties create a natural inset at the window, creating the perfect spot to build in seating.

A built-in window seat will create a seamless look and gives the opportunity to add storage beneath a lift-up lid. Add a made-to-measure seat pad for comfort.

If you don't want to add a built-in window seat, you can use an ottoman or blanket box to fill the space to create a similar effect. Window seat ideas has tips from interior designers on how to make the most of this feature in your country-style home.

29. Show some style with tiles

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Create a colorful kitchen backsplash to make your kitchen’s vertical surfaces shine behind your range or cooker with tiles that contrast with the rest of your kitchen scheme. This works especially well against cabinets painted in a pale or neutral tone, adding personality to your space.

30. Soften a room scheme with curtains

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Never underestimate the cosseting capabilities of curtains. They can be used to dress even the smallest of windows and will help keep the heat inside while bringing visual softness to your scheme.

There is a host of options for window treatments and curtains when it comes to country decorating ideas. For curtains that fit the bill all year round, consider lining a bold floral with a classic check, plaid or stripe. 

Opt for a simple heading that can be threaded onto a pole; this will ensure the curtain is easily reversible, allowing you to change the look with the seasons. 

31. Make dining a relaxed affair

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Relaxed style is the essence of a modern country look. In a rustic dining room, ease the formality by mixing up your seating options – dining chairs, stools, bench seats and built-in banquettes can all be combined for an eclectic look.

Add a soft linen table cloth to ease the mood further. Finish with handmade crockery for pleasingly irregular place settings.

32. Cook up some color in the kitchen

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Painted cabinetry will bring bold block color to your country kitchen. While blue and grey kitchens have been the go-to shades for a number of years, the country palette is expanding to include deep plums, pinks and heather tones.

Painting your island a standout shade will help to create a focal point in a larger room, as this design from Drew Forsyth shows.

33. Brush up on paint in the bedroom

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When you're looking for country decorating ideas for the bedroom, think beyond the usual feature wall. Country style is all about character, so getting creative with color and paint is a fast fix for an original look.

In this scheme, the terracotta color wraps around the lower half of the room, creating a cocooning effect that's perfect for a bedroom. The warm, earthy hue immediately brings a rustic atmosphere to the space.

34. Go bold with florals

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Florals are a staple of country style – what other pattern is so redolent of cottage gardens? 

For a contemporary twist, go for a vintage print in zingy shades on a sofa armchair or footstool, like this design from Sofa Workshop that reinterprets a vintage print from London's Victoria & Albert museum.

Bold designs draw the eye, so keep the rest of the room relatively neutral to give them space.

35. Hone a hero hallway

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A hallway justifies just as much attention as a sitting room or kitchen, especially as it's the first area of your home a guest will see. Don't skimp on this space when decided on country decorating ideas for your property.

Hanging beautiful curtains at the windows and artwork 
on the walls and using attractive furniture anchors a hallway and helps to generate 
a warm and welcoming entrance. Here, Stephanie Dunning of Dunning & Everard has used a large French console table with useful storage baskets beneath.

36. Bring in lots of texture

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‘Texture is an important aspect of choosing textiles for a country home,’ says Sam Hood, creative director at Amara . 'For winter, look for the softest wool throws in chunky and rib knits, and faux fur cushions.'

In the summer months, lighten the look but retain the tactile vibe with slubby linens and cotton waffle weaves.

‘Neutral colours are great for developing a warm look that will resonate well in a country home,’ says Hood.

37. Fold up a pretty blind

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The clean lines of a simple Roman blind make it ideal for working areas where a fussy, decorative design will look out of place. But in a country home, there's still plenty of scope to include colour and pattern, like this decorative woodland pattern.

'Our Abbey Gardens collection features illustrated fruits, flowers and birds on a lightweight cotton fabric,' says Nicola Brumfitt at Prestigious Textiles .

If you want to maximize the light in darker country rooms, tailored blinds are the way to go. Blackout linings are a good idea as this ensures the fabric doesn't look overly yellow when the light shines through.

Choose a pretty foliage print to complement your countryside view.

38. Set a beautiful country table

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Everyone enjoys a beautifully laid table, even if the menu itself is fairly relaxed – and it's the perfect country decorating idea. Channel your English eccentric and layer stripes, gingham and pattern galore. Add texture with bamboo and rattan pieces. Mountains of seasonal blooms in clashing colors. Vintage wine bottle lamps add a bistro feel. 

What is country-style decorating?

Country-style decorating has a direct connection with nature and landscape, both in the materials it uses and the colors and motifs it features.

Wood, stone, fabrics such as linen, cotton and wool, plus materials such as rattan, sisal and willow, all feature.

Colors reflect the great outdoors, taking their cues from heaths and moorlands, hills and mountains, lakes, lochs and coastal landscapes. Within these gentle palettes, there is scope for more vibrant hues – think the colours of wildflowers, country gardens, blossoms and fruits.

While country style can range from the formality of grand country houses to more rustic schemes, there's a sense of character, authenticity and seasonality that runs throughout.

And don't just think of this as a look for rural homes. It's increasingly popular in cities, towns and suburbs, too.

What is the difference between country and farmhouse style?

Farmhouse style takes all the elements of the country look and adds a chic, modern twist.

Colors may be more muted. Prints will feature geometric and graphic patterns, rather than simply foliage and floral designs. Contemporary materials such as concrete, metal and sleek, synthetic surfaces will be mixed with more typical country staples such as stone, slate and wood.

The result is a cleaner, more casual version of country.

What are some good country colors?

Plan your palette of country decorating ideas around soft, chalky greens and blues, gentle pink and primrose yellow, cream and clay tones, plus richer shades of terracotta, nut brown and ochre.

‘There’s a multitude of shades to choose from to help you create a modern country aesthetic,' says Cathryn Sanders, Marketing Manager for Earthborn . 'From nature inspired olive greens and deep blues, to the more uplifting lemons, it’s all about bringing a welcome dose of colour back into our homes. Opting for bolder hues will enhance your living spaces and really make a statement.’

'Fabrics in chalky colour palettes based on heritage prints always work well in country interiors,' says Debbie Leigh, Design Manager at fabric company, ILIV . From a practical point of view, it is wise to stick to calming and serene tones to create a feeling of space in a small country room.'

If you are wanting to go all out and create a bold country interior, then look for large-scale floral blowsy prints, velvet and embroidered fabrics, as these work perfectly in country interiors and will make an instant impact. '

Mixing coordinating fabric patterns and layering soft furnishings will instantly create a country, cozy ambience. Incorporate  plenty of blankets, throws and varying cushion sizes into your scheme.

What are key pieces of country furniture?

'Today’s modern country interiors combine cool contemporary colours with a timeless, classic feel that’s just as at home in a London townhouse as a country pile,' says Adam Brown, Director, The Painted Furniture Company .

To achieve this look, consider selecting solidly built wooden furniture pieces which will stand the test of time. 'Although exposed wood always looks great, painted furniture is another fantastic way to unify a scheme or add bursts of colour,' Brown says. 'When paired with natural textures and rustic accessories, it is easy to create that effortless country feel.'

As the kitchen is the heart of any home, a country scheme will ideally have a soild wood table and chairs for the family to gather around. Freestanding units are also a must-have for this look, as they give a more relaxed feel than fitted cabinets. A classic kitchen dresser is ideal for showing off your crockery collection.

'The use of color is also very important in creating a country-inspired scheme,' Brown continues. 'One of The Painted Furniture Company’s first products was our bestselling Oak collection in a grey green; a color we always called the "Cotswolds window frame colour". This subtle, yet beautiful shade has continued to be one of our most popular options through the years, and is the epitome of modern country living.'

Andrea has been immersed in the world of homes, interiors and lifestyle since her first job in journalism, on Ideal Home. She went from women's magazine Options to Frank. From there it was on to the launch of Red magazine, where she stayed for 10 years and became Assistant Editor. She then shifted into freelancing, and spent 14 years writing for everyone from The Telegraph to The Sunday Times, Livingetc, Stylist and Woman & Home. She was then offered the job as Editor on Country Homes & Interiors, and now combines that role with writing for sister title homesandgardens.com. 

21 Country Home Decor Ideas

Country home decor is becoming really popular even in homes that aren’t really in the countryside. For example, this country style home is in the middle of London! Of course, country home decoration remains mostly popular in the countryside. Today I’d like to share twenty country home decor ideas to get you started with decorating and furnishing a country home.

Country home decor can mean many different things, but it’s a style typically associated with Farmhouse decor, French country decor, English country decor and even Cottage style decor, depending on your personal tastes! Country decor can give your home a cozy, comfortable feeling. It’s easygoing and relaxed. Some furniture can be rustic, worn, or vintage style. Some decor can be distressed or used.

Here are our top ways to get country home decor style in your home!

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Yellow or Beige Country Home Paint

Many country homes are painted a pale yellow or beige on the wall. This is an English style country home which gives us all the cozy vibes!

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2. Tufted floral accent chair

A tufted floral accent chair is a great addition to any country style home!

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3. Brass shower hardware and wooden stool in Country Bathroom

4. Country art gallery wall

I love the countryside art that came together to form this beautiful gallery wall!

5. Country Bedroom with Iron Bed Frame

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5. Country dining room decor

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6. Country wood dining table with rustic folding chairs

Repurpose old folding chairs to make use of them in your country dining room!

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7. Red plaid accent chair in country living room

Plaid isn’t for everyone, but sometimes it can work really well if you know how to style it in your home’s country living room design!

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Slipcover dining chairs in Country Dining Room

9. Wood Arrowback Dining Chairs

Arrowback dining chairs are probably the most country-style piece of furniture out there!

 

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10. English roll arm sofa in Country Living Room

An English roll arm sofa is a timeless piece of furniture for your home.

11. Floral Country Wallpaper in Country Bathroom

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12. Open shelves in Country Style Kitchen

Open shelves are practical and beautiful in this country style kitchen.

13. Vintage grocery store sign decor and turquoise cabinet

14. Distressed Kitchen cabinets

15. Copper Kitchen Cookware

 

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16. White Vintage Tub in Country Bathroom

If you’re lucky enough to score a pretty white vintage freestanding tub, then be sure to add it to your country bathroom!

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Country Decor Toile Bedroom

Toile is timeless.

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19. Shiplap walls with striped country sofa

Shiplap is ever popular!

20. Galvanized buckets & decor

 

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21. Rustic wood kitchen cabinets

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You can see even more country home decor ideas on this Country Home Pinterest board!

What are your favorite country home decor ideas?

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 handmade items as decoration. 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.

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.

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 the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 the ceiling is enough to have one chandelier.

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.

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Despite the fact that the country style in the interior exists in houses for many centuries, it used to be perceived as nothing more than an ordinary design of rural life, and only by the middle of the 20th century stood out in a particular design direction. It spread in England, where designers first began to offer clients to transfer familiar rural motifs to the urban environment, in the late 70s it moved to America and only at the beginning of the 21st century gained popularity in Russia.

In each of these countries, it appeared from national characteristics and local color, therefore it acquired specific features. It has absorbed the characteristic rural way of life with the unique habits of its inhabitants, which have been formed over many centuries.

Country living room design

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Country Style Basics

This direction is designed to return the inhabitants of the urban environment back to the roots, its goal is to move a single apartment from a noisy metropolis street to provincial peace and comfort. It makes you remember your grandmother's vacation, where the closet is full of things that reflect the original history of the village.

Therefore, country-style interior design becomes the opposite of all modern design solutions with metal and glass, cool colors and intricate lines. He seeks to repeat the carelessness that villagers easily created in their homes. Its simplicity reflects the needs of a life where functionality and speed are paramount.

Beautiful country style kitchen

Country house design

Features:

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Materials used to create country style

The main principle taken into account when choosing materials for country-style interiors is approaching nature. The inhabitants of the villages did not have the opportunity to fill their houses with metal, which now dominates everything. It is better to refuse chrome surfaces, glossy plastic and glass. Recommended list of veneers that designers advise to purchase:

Country style in the interior

Walls:

The combination of these options will help create a unique contrast: soft paper wallpapers bordering on rough stone and plaster within one wall will emphasize the carelessness and immediacy with which provincial houses were designed. Natural stone and wood look best in the fireplace area, they should also frame the hallway.

Floor covering:

Of the listed country style flooring options, ceramic tile wins in terms of practicality, but care must be taken that it matches the overall gamut as much as possible and does not contain modern design inclusions such as shiny lines, rough geometric patterns and chrome elements. The stone is suitable for the interior of the hallway or living room, but in the bedroom and in the kitchen space it is better to prefer the wooden flooring.

Country interior design

Large white country style kitchen

Ceiling:

The ceiling unloads the room from a large number of rough facings and gives lightness. More often, it is painted monotonously, without patterns, choosing white or pastel colors that reflect sunlight and help make the most of natural light. A full-fledged wooden finish can be chosen only if you are sure that this will not become an overload for the interior, but beams and beams will be an original design solution.

Curtains:

These natural country-style fabrics differ in texture and create interesting combinations: light chintz curtains let in the sun's rays and can be used during the day, heavy linen curtains last well at night and are especially suitable for a child's room.

Beautiful country living room design

Dark country design

Decor:

Even country-style decorations should become a model of adaptation to an easy and fast life, so they embody practicality: they do not take up much living space, wash and clean well, and do not collect dust. Mats are placed in the hallway, which absorb dirt from shoes and are then easily cleaned.

Vases can be made of clay, unlacquered, porcelain or ceramic with a craquelure effect, i.e. with small cracks. Functional wicker baskets will also come in handy for the hostess; for small things or a housekeeper, you can purchase a large bowl.

Bright room in country style

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Colors

When choosing a holistic range for the interior, one should adhere to the key rule: any chosen shade can be found in nature if desired. Such a palette is full of pastel colors, which, due to their softness, create a pleasant contrast with the roughness of the finish, as well as set off a variety of wooden furniture and do not let the eye get tired of the abundance of decorative stone. It is impossible to get used to the chosen solution: it does not bother you for a long time.

Most often in country style, a combination of cream, beige and sky blue is used. In the design of the kitchen, pistachio is popular, diluted with delicate purple. For the living room, you can choose a bolder terracotta in combination with pastel peach. All of the listed tones are in harmony with the rough lining and do not get out of the general idea.

In decoration, you can be bolder and choose catchy solutions: nature uses this rule, decorating a monotonous grass cover with bright spots of flowers. Juicy paintings, vases, umbrella stands perfectly complement the natural shades of the surrounding space.

Country style in bedroom interior

Country style bedroom design

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Furniture

The basis for all experiments in country style comes to mind by itself, one has only to remember the principle of maximum simplicity. Wood: raw, sanded or varnished, rarely painted. A huge number of options allows you to create interesting combinations and experiment.

For kitchen units, storage cabinets and chests of drawers, depending on the prevailing hue in the overall idea, pale tones can be suitable, while many choose sanded and unvarnished surfaces that retain softness and neat curves of lines. This is impractical, as they can leave traces of dirt, so a light lacquer finish with a craquelure effect is preferred.

You can buy chocolate furniture in a simple form, with rough corners and a minimum of patterns. The living room has dark cabinets that are combined with terracotta and orange. At the same time, country-style lacquered surfaces look better with leather, and unfinished surfaces with textiles.

There are two popular options for upholstery.

  1. Natural fabrics, linen, cambric, textile upholstery. Lots of small pillows, floral ornaments or animal prints.
  2. Leather upholstery: cracked and specially aged or with a craquelure effect.

White color in country kitchen interior design

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Accents used in lighting

It is necessary to take advantage of natural interior lighting: large windows, flowing curtains, light walls that reflect the sun's rays, and mirrors without bulky frames. For evenings with the family, a fireplace is suitable, creating a soft and cozy light.

Artificial country-style lighting imitates the light from open fires and candles: those sources that were widely used in rural life. Therefore, choose lamps with warm light, give preference to individual lighting sources, and not chandeliers: sconces, floor lamps and floor lamps.

Light textile lampshades and natural patterns will look good. When choosing floor lamps, if possible, avoid metal and chrome surfaces.

Country style in the interior

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Decor depending on the room

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Hallway

The maximum practicality of the interior is welcome: wood and rough stone cladding. For country-style flooring, masonry is suitable, in no case is linoleum or laminate used. Mats will add more practicality. Particular attention is paid to decorative elements: shoe stands made of forged dark metal, as well as stands for umbrellas.

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Living room

A feeling of solemnity will help to create dark furniture (cherry, oak), varnished or aged. In combination with it, heavy textile curtains, floor lamps and sconces win. Wicker lampshades will be an original solution, but you will have to be patient to find these in the store.

If possible, arrange a recreation area in the best rural traditions: a fireplace (an imitation is also suitable in the apartment), a thick carpet, hunting trophies can be used for decoration.

Nice country design

Turquoise color in the interior of the kitchen in country style

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Kitchen

Practicality helps to avoid frequent cleaning: all furniture should be treated with dirt-repellent agents, as such surfaces require careful maintenance. All kitchen appliances must be carefully hidden and disguised. In the sink area, for convenience, you can lay out a country-style mosaic: this will not only refresh the space, but also add practicality. The functionality of the interior can be achieved with drawers and open wooden shelves.

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Bedroom

In the bedroom, install massive, but low beds, carefully polished or lacquered fittings. Day curtains will contrast with the heaviness of linen night curtains, bed linen with floral patterns can be covered with a blanket stylized as a tapestry depicting a still life, landscape or animal paintings.

Dark colors in the interior of the apartment in country style

Chic country design

In each country, this style originated in its own way, because the village life and rural outback were isolated from the influence of other cultures. Its formation was influenced only by the climate, customs and habits, as well as the paramount necessities that forced it to do without frills and pretentiousness. Therefore, the country style reflects the original history and culture of each country, which in the urban environment acquire the spirit of romance.

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America

The first association is the ranch and pictures from the good old westerns, so they recreate the traditions of the Wild West in country style. The American interior is characterized by a large number of wicker or leather furniture with raw upholstery, harsh and rough, the ceiling is decorated with wooden beams.

For decoration, multi-colored pileless carpets or patchwork quilts are suitable, which you can make yourself. The walls are decorated with natural hunting skins, the most striking attribute is a cowboy hat.

Bright room in country style

England

The interior is characterized by an abundance of textiles: everything is made out with it, from the upholstery of sofas to individual elements of the wall and ceilings. The fabric is combined with fittings, heavy parquet boards, aged leather attributes are included.

When decorating, you should resort to tapestries with plant paintings or images of animals, heavy curtains to the floor.

Italy

Italian country style in the interior includes sets of artificially aged wood, polished or with a layer of varnish. Pistachio and cream tones prevail, an abundance of arches and stone.

The decoration is characterized by wide striped textile curtains, wicker baskets and umbrella stands, paintings and paintings in simple light frames. Clay vases and lots of porcelain in kitchen utensils.

France

The motives of Provence, the embodiment of the spirit of provincial France, dominate here. Cream tones complement the unvarnished light furniture, carefully polished and with lace doilies. The walls are decorated with paper wallpaper and plaster.

Interior decoration welcomes lavender tones, wicker and forged objects, thin lines can be combined with thick countertops. To create an aroma, linen bags with dried lavender and other herbs of Provence can be laid out.

Country style in the interior of the kitchen

White color in the interior of the living room in country style

Russia

There are no strict rules in the design: all types of coatings are welcome, but varnishing is not common. Round cuts and massive countertops are used.

In the decor, it is worth remembering the original attributes of Russian antiquity: wooden spoons, cast-iron pans, samovars, felt boots and dried rowan branches will be used.

Mediterranean

This is where the play of two colors begins: light blue and white, which complement the elegant furniture. Mosaic masonry with characteristic geometric patterns is widely used. Light white curtains, nautical decorations: twine and shells.

Preference is given to raw, rough facings, white paint, and textile upholstery, as leather is too rough for a Mediterranean interior.

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