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Wesley Moon’s New York dining room reflects the designer’s affinity for maximalism. “I have a love of history and travel, which were the inspirations for the design of my home,” he says. “I’m always trying to figure out what the contemporary version of something classical is so I can get that old-world feeling but adjusted to modern times.”

The centerpiece of the space is the custom wallpaper, which Moon created with de Gournay. The design, painted on gold leaf with matte pigments, depicts the Church of Maria Santissima del Carmelo in Palermo, along with iconic Sicilian flora and fauna.

Another custom piece is the banquette, modeled on one the designer saw in a Parisian brasserie. As for the gilded ceramic chandelier, it can accommodate either bulbs or candles depending on the desired effect.

Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

In designing her Telluride living room, Kimille Taylor drew inspiration from mid-century-modern Scandinavian country homes. She describes the look as “pared down, clean, minimal but with lots of texture so that it feels warm and inviting. ”

When she moved in, she scaled back the staircase, which was original to the James Bowen–designed house. “Each post went all the way to the ceiling,” she says. “We wanted to minimize the visual confusion by cutting them down and painting the stairway black.”

For the decor, Taylor chose a Harry Bertoia chair and Franco Albini rattan pouf, as well as a 1950s coffee table and a Svenskt Tenn sconce.

Photo by Genevieve Garruppo

Andrew Sheinman, the founder of Pembrooke & Ives, fitted out one room in his New York City apartment to be multipurpose. “It’s an office, the primary closet and a guest bedroom when we have visitors,” he says.

An Emmanuel Babled chandelier illuminates the space, including his carefully curated gallery walls. The display is composed mostly of family photos, although there is one Picasso. For extra reading light, the designer added two Karl Springer lamps to the desk.

Photo by Kirsten Francis

In her New York duplex, Grisoro Studio principal Gabriela Gargano kept the look fresh and light. “It’s really an extension of our design philosophy, which is to create warm, clean spaces that are authentic to the owner,” she says.

“As the owner of this space, I wanted to create a peaceful atmosphere for my family that was dynamic yet livable,” she explains. “As a designer, I love to collect, so my home is a place to enjoy the pieces I’ve gathered over time.” Her serene, monochromatic living room features a pair of vintage Swedish chairs and a vintage brutalist French stool.

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Studio Dorion cofounder Peter Dolkas sought to play up the history of his circa 1890 apartment, located on a landmarked block in Brooklyn Heights. “The inspiration was to capture some that turn-of-the-century feel while balancing the needs and tastes of contemporary living,” he explains. He achieved that balance in part by mounting the living room television on an extendable arm and concealing it behind a curtain.

Most of the furniture is vintage, such as the Frits Henningsen coffee table. A few pieces are older, like the 19th-century drop-leaf table next to the fireplace. “I inherited it from a job, and think it’s kind of fun to use as a record player table,” Dolkas says.

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Workshop/APD principal Matt Berman’s design for the townhouse he and his family share in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn was guided by his desire to create a highly personal, art-filled home that preserved the property’s 20th-century character. “I like spaces that have an immersive quality to them,” Berman says, “places that engage the senses and invite exploration and conversation.”

“Each room in the house tells its own story through the art, furniture, lighting and accessories we’ve chosen together,” he explains. In the living room, those pieces include a vintage Arne Vodder teak sideboard, an Eero Saarinen Tulip coffee table, a Saarinen Womb chair and ottoman in a moody plaid and a custom antique-glass mirror.

Photo by Patrick Argast

Candace Barnes’s San Francisco residence is in the penthouse of the Chambord — the Nob Hill landmark where such interior designers as Billy Baldwin, Eric Cohler, Paul Wiseman and Billy Gaylord have also made their homes over the years. The apartment is a case study in old-world charm, Barnes says, “but with a contemporary twist.”

In a nod to Baldwin’s famed Manhattan apartment, she painted the library chocolate brown. In the middle of the room, four boldly patterned custom swivel chairs surround a mid-century fluted coffee table.

Photo by Kate Martin

Brigitta Spinocchia Freund says her villa in London’s Notting Hill neighborhood “was designed to be the backdrop to gatherings filled with laughter and fun,” describing it as “chic, comfortable and transportive to another time.”

In the game room, Spinocchia Freund paired an expansive banquette upholstered in a colorful Pierre Frey fabric with an antique rug that she found on a trip to New York. “The mirrors set into the paneling,” she notes, “create a soft glow and warm reflections after dark.”

Photo by Lee Manning

For his Los Angeles bedroom, Timothy Corrigan’s goal was to create a calm and soothing environment, so he covered the walls in a muted gold linen. “An upholstered room provides the most wonderful feeling of coziness and tranquility,” he says. Nearly every furnishing is vintage or antique. The sitting area, for instance, includes Regency klismos chairs and a French Empire table.

Photo by Lisa Romerein

Brooke and Steve Giannetti’s Ojai, California, bathroom is definitely not the typical windowless space. Says Brooke, “Steve designed it as an homage to the glass architecture of the Apple store in New York. We love how the sheets of glass allow us to be seamlessly connected to the garden.”

The furnishings are spare, including only such essential items as a tub from Bathworks and stools designed to mimic the shafts of ancient columns.

Photo by Gonzalo Machado

When Mafalda Muñoz and Gonzalo Machado, the Spanish couple behind Casa Muñoz, moved into an apartment in the Muñoz family’s country home just north of Madrid, their first order of business was redecorating.

The space now features a 1970s sofa designed by Muñoz’s father, a Hans Wegner chaise longue and a metal coffee table from Casa y Jardin, which is topped by a Vico Magistretti Atollo lamp.

Photo by Alexandra Rowley

“I can’t say I had a specific inspiration when designing my kitchen, which is on the garden level of a townhouse my husband and I share with my sister and her family. I just wanted it to be comfortable and functional,” says Juniper Tedhams.

Eye-catching style — as in the bronze cabinet hanging next to the stove — combines with functionality. “I designed the table to be flexible. It was my desk originally but ended up looking fantastic in the kitchen,” says Tedhams, who surrounded the table with Pierre Jeanneret chairs.

Photo by Tim Lenz

Andrew Torrey leans toward minimalism in his work, but he took a more expansive tack with his own Manhattan apartment. In the living room, the designer positioned a pair of G-Plan Blofeld chairs across from a gallery wall featuring works by Pablo Picasso and Tom Wesselmann, among others.

An Hermès throw on the sofa and a metallic coffee table add a bit of bling to the masculine space.

Photo by Erik Piasecki

“We wanted to create the feeling of a master suite with this room as the study,” says Kevin Dumais, describing this cozy space in the Litchfield, Connecticut, house he shares with his husband, lighting designer Charlie. “We wanted it to feel private, intimate and layered with inviting textures.”

Dumais outfitted the room with a vintage daybed and a fuzzy stool from Desiron, along with an ottoman by RT Facts in Kent that is upholstered in leather from vintage Belgian vaulting benches.

Photo by Steven Freihon

“What I wanted for my country house in Hillsdale, New York, was for it to look like a Scandinavian summerhouse but a little more dressed up,” says Shawn Henderson.

Photo by Pieter Estersohn

“The weathered, slatted walls portray the house as a crate holding precious, imperfect objects,” says architect Bobby McAlpine, describing his Atlanta home. It’s a look he terms the “new romantic modernism.” We call it magnificent!

The “precious, imperfect” items in the living room include klismos dining chairs, terracotta lions, giltwood tables and Venetian-style lanterns.

Photo by Peter Murdock

“In my bedroom, I wanted to create a sunny and warm oasis, a room in which to regenerate and to make me feel as if I am on a mini-vacation each night,” says designer Sara Bengur, who lives and works in New York City. “The bedcover, throw and pillows are my own custom designs, the Suzani on the bed is from one of my many trips to Istanbul, and the light fixture and rug are from Marrakech.

“The artworks on the wall are gifts from my friends Véronique Gambier, John Robshaw and Alexander Gorlizki, to name only a few, as well as pieces I have collected over the years during my travels. The art, for me, creates a layer of comfort and inspiration — beautiful memories enveloping me like a virtual headboard!”

Photo by Christopher Dibble

When they first visited it, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent felt that the nearly 9,000-square-foot 1928 Spanish Colonial house in Los Angeles’s Hancock Park neighborhood was much too grand for them. “Our immediate reaction was ‘Who lives like this?’ ” Berkus says. But after discovering the charm of the interior spaces and gardens, the couple changed their minds, transforming it into the perfect family home for themselves and their daughter, Poppy, and son Oskar.

In the elegant yet cozy kitchen,1960s French bar stools from Blend Interiors pair with 19th-century French lanterns from Antiques on Old Plank Road to offer a contemporary version of a French farmhouse kitchen.

Photo by Grey Crawford

“This room, which opens up to my garden and a small bar area, is my den at home in Los Angeles,” says Jeff Andrews. “The walls are covered in their original pine paneling. When I bought the house, they were painted white, so I stripped and stained the paneling and ceiling beams. I added grasscloth on the ceiling for texture — I love a wallpapered ceiling.”

Furnished with #856 chairs by Andrews for A. Rudin covered in a Pierre Frey fabric, the den also features a custom chandelier made with ceramic vessels by Heather Levine and vintage art and pottery collected over the years.

“My grandparents had a room like this in their home,” recalls Andrews. “It was really one of the key selling points for me with this house, and the starting point for the vibe. ”

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For this historic home in the San Francisco Bay Area, “tremendous effort was spent in delicately preserving its grandeur and classic beauty while modernizing it to be effortlessly functional,” say the cofounders of Tiller Dawes Design Group. Adorned with rich materials, this dressing room features hand-crafted Venetian parquet floors; handmade walnut wall panels inlaid with zebra wood, aged brass and leather; and antique Art Deco light fixtures.

Photo by Tim Street-Porter

“The ceilings in the bedroom were less than eight feet high and felt even lower because of the 20-foot ceilings in the adjacent living space, so I decided to mirror the ceiling over the bed,” says Fisher Weisman Brugioni cofounder Andrew Fisher, describing the San Francisco loft where he lived in the 1990s. “I created a canopy of canvas drapery that I dipped in plaster, coated with gesso and painted a low gloss white. Thai temple ceiling decorations of multicolored plastic, similarly camouflaged with gesso and white paint, hang between the swags. ”

Fisher collected the Kuba cloth and beaded skirts on the bedside tables in Africa and hand-quilted the throw for the bed. The work on the wall is his favorite creation from his days in art school.

Photo by Eric Piasecki

“This room is off the primary living space in our New York City residence,” says Damon Liss. “We wanted it to be an informal family room that could also serve as a playroom for our two daughters. It is comfortable and elegant but has funny additions, such as art by Peter Gee, colorful accessories and Kieran Kinsella wood stumps.” A fabric by Holland & Sherry covers the vintage Danish sofa from 1stdibs.

Photo by Francesco Lagnese

“The George Chinoiserie wallpaper by Voutsa was the inspiration for this space in our Chelsea loft,” says New York–based designer Drew McGukin. “The room was all about achieving harmony by celebrating a lot of competing voices and personalities.”

Notable works include Aboriginal paintings and photographs by Diane Arbus and Cindy Sherman. “I also have two personal portraits by different artists — one at age 30 by Emily Kate Boyd, the other at age 40 by Mark Beard,” McGukin says. A few mid-century pieces, rugs from Morocco and a lighting by Apparatus contribute to the overall eclecticism.

Photo by Ryan Dausch

“I love the scale, vastness and wonderful bright light in this space,” designer Jenny Dina Kirschner, of JDK Interiors, says of her Brooklyn home. “The giant 8-by-14-foot, mid-century modern chandelier that hangs between the living and dining areas was brought over from a church in Amsterdam, and I got it from Venfield. It’s now the anchor of the entire space, and I love lying on the rug below it, looking up at the 48 lights dangling above.”

Photo by Janet Mesic Mackie

“This space is an embodiment of my traveled and textural aesthetic,” Michael Del Piero says of her Chicago home office. “I designed this room in my mind while on a buying trip in the Netherlands. I was inspired by the courtyards and scenes I saw in residential windows there. ”

An 18th-century Swedish secretary is topped with antique leather books and a Buddha. A 19th-century Argentine oil painting leans against the wall.

Photo by Steven Busken

“I wanted this space to feel like a spa retreat where texture plays a leading role over color,” Adam Hunter says of his home in the Hollywood Hills. “Of course, in California, it is all about indoor/outdoor living. The expansive view of a lush green, rolling landscape against the blue sky is really the star here!”

The living room features an Eames lounge chair and ottoman. An Hermès throw is draped over the arm of the sofa.

Photo courtesy of Thomas Hamel & Associates

Thomas Hamel‘s Sydney, Australia, living room contains several pieces by Gregorius Pineo for Kneedler Fauchère, including the sofa, coffee table and side table. The George III giltwood console table by the window holds African wooden sculptures, all from Martyn Cook Antiques.

Photo by Maiko Naito

The dining area in the Los Angeles loft of husband-and-wife design team Scott Jarrell and Kristan Cunningham, founders of Hammer and Spear, features an antique French wine-tasting table paired with a set of T chairs by Katalavos for Laverne. The black pottery is by Conrad Buff.

Photo by Simon Upton

“The room is on the first floor of an 18th-century house in Marylebone, London, that I renovated five years ago,” Douglas Mackie says of his living room. “I spent nearly six months restoring cornices, replacing the modern fireplace with an 18th-century-style one by Jamb and replastering the entire apartment to create a setting for my collection of largely 20th-century British art.” Above the fireplace is a 1960s painting by Sandra Blow that Mackie says “was the starting point for the decoration of the room.”

Photo by Gianni Franchelluci

“Instead of playing it safe, I decided to go with the statement-making pink rug,” Kristen Zeff says, describing the living room of the East Hampton, New York, home she shares with her husband, architect Mark Zeff. “Then, I juxtaposed the pink rug with the blue sofa. Since we spend most of the warmer months outdoors, the colors in this room make it the perfect cozy winter hideaway. ” The overdyed rug, from ABC Carpet & Home, mingles in the space with a pair of Eero Saarinen Womb chairs.

Photo by William Waldron

“This room was designed to function as a kitchen/family room, and since kitchens are generally gathering spaces, it makes sense to integrate comfortable seating whenever possible,” Kelly Behun says of this space in her Long Island beach house.

“I enjoy being able to cook and see my family and friends sprawled out all around. Whether dining, chatting, lounging or napping, there’s something for everyone!” The room contains a Boa sofa by Humberto and Fernando Campana, a vintage Samarkand rug from Doris Leslie Blau and custom macramé plant hangers by Kelly Behun Studio.

Photo by Robert Relic

“I strive to create serene, peaceful and multilayered bedrooms,” says Sara Story, adding that she wants her spaces to “inspire and unfold and have a timeless aesthetic.” This bedroom in her Austin home, SK Ranch, features an Eileen Gray Transat chair topped with a fur throw and a Kati Heck artwork, above the fireplace.

Photo by Jason Ingram

In putting together the sitting room in his country house, an early 19th-century parsonage in Dorset, England, Ben Pentreath kept the mood light and quiet, creating a restful feel. The yellow sofa is from Max Rollitt, and the lampshades and bases are from the designer’s own shop, Pentreath & Hall.

Photo by Marco Ricca

Jamie Drake’s apartment in New York’s Chelsea gallery district is “the realization of his personal vision,” according to his firm, Drake/Anderson. A structural column in the middle of the space was a design challenge, which he dealt with by encasing it in custom millwork and creating floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Accompanying these are a 1960s Hand chair by Pedro Friedeberg, a Drake-designed sectional sofa and photographs by Alexandra Penny.

Photo by David Meredith

“Every room is like a painting, where composition requires balance and harmony. Here, a backdrop of neutral gray holds the punches of color,” Barbara Barry says of her Beverly Hills living room. A pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture chairs flank a round Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon cocktail table.

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Paavo Tynell’s brass Snowflakes ceiling light hangs over a 1923 lacquered table surrounded by Christen Emanuel and Kjaer Monbergis chairs in the dining room of Pierre Yovanovitch’s 17th-century château. A Stephan Balkenhol painting is mounted above the matching dresser, which holds a Tommi Prazinger candelabra.

Photo by Scott Frances / OTTO

The kitchen and dining area of architect Steven Harris and interior designer Lucien Rees Roberts’s Croatian vacation home is located in a cistern tower constructed in the 1460s. “The walls feature original plaster and stonework, while antique stone was used for the floor,” say the pair. “The clean lines and natural textures of the furniture are a great complement to the original character of this space.” Furnishings include vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs and a 1960s Italian Murano glass chandelier.

Photo by Simon Upton

The dining room of the Hudson, New York, home of MR Architecture + Decor’s David Mann features a cast-concrete table surrounded by a set of vintage Paul McCobb chairs. The space also includes a 1940s brass chandelier and original wood flooring and Federal-style wall trim. Above the mantel is a photograph of Tupperware by Richard Caldicott.

Photo by Eric Piasecki

“Peter and I had a great time designing the house,” Katie Ridder says of the Millbrook, New York, country home she built with her husband, architect Peter Pennoyer. “Starting with the tile in the front entry, I wanted a really unusual color and scale. I’ve always loved Moroccan glazed tiles from my trips to Marrakesh, so the palate started with the purple tile. From there, it was working with complementary colors. I wanted the house to be open, so that when just Peter and I were there, it would be comfortable — even when he was in one room and I was in the next.”

Photo by Lisa Romerein

“This is our main living space, where we hang with our with family, friends and pups,” Brooke Giannetti, of Giannetti Home, says of this room in Patina Farm, his Ojai, California, residence. “Because our home has an open floor plan, we decided to put the television behind the custom Gracie wallpaper panels. It’s a much prettier focal point.” The living room includes an Alix sofa and Mason ottoman, both by Giannetti Home, and an antique Swedish settee.

Photo by Costas Picadas

“In my living room, I wanted to create a modern, nature-inspired, worldly interior,” Fawn Galli says of her Brooklyn townhouse. “I enjoy pairing whimsy with hard-edged modern. I love to mix different styles to create something new. I believe all these elements make a room unidentifiable and magical.” The space contains a Milo Baughman armchair, a vintage chesterfield sofa (“for British funk,” Galli says), an Eileen Gray side table and drapes from Laos.

Photo by Miguel Flores Vianna

“In my living room, a circa 1960 picture by Kenneth Noland, one of the best-known American Color Field painters, is shown in conversation with a Jean-Michel Frank chair and a Maison Jansen dining table from France, circa 1950,” Sandra Nunnerley says of this room in her New York townhouse. “I created a classically proportioned space with classical details, such as custom-made crown moldings and baseboards. And then, I did something a little subversive: I put in wide oak floorboards instead of the usual parquet. Somehow, it’s antique and contemporary at the same time, which means I could have this classical space that still feels loft-like. The tension in the space and furnishings makes the room more interesting.”

Photo by Kate Martin

“Pattern and colors play a huge part in my home,” says Peter Mikic, who lives in a London hotel that was converted into a house. “I find greens calm and inviting. The dining room has sage-green grasscloth wallpaper for texture and a jade-green wool rug for warmth and softness. The brass drop pendant is a bespoke piece made with crystal glass. I was inspired by Hans-Agne Jakobsson’s ceiling lamp model T348/15. The bespoke dining table has solid bronze legs made by a local foundry, and the curved dining chairs are a bespoke design. The shape gives a very comfortable ‘hug. ’ The 1890 Venetian mirror is from a palace in Vienna, and its pair is still there in a ballroom. We found this in a storeroom in Murano.”

Photo by Nick Hudson

The living room in Kelly Wearstler’s Malibu beach house features Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s Soriana sofa and a pair of matching lounge chairs.

Photo by Francesco Lagnese

Spring Cleaning by Kati Heck hangs behind a directoire-style daybed in the living room of Brian J. McCarthy’s country house in the Hudson Valley region of New York.

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If in the first case the design of the room has nothing to do with the external appearance of the building, then in the second case the exterior must already correspond to the internal style. And this is far from the only difference. How to decorate your country house inside in terms of design so that it becomes comfortable and beautiful?

Basic principles of private house interior design

Design: Maria Ivanova

One of the main points is a large area. It even scares a lot of people. But if you take a closer look, it turns out that in a country house there are often fewer partitions than in a city apartment. And this means that there will not be so much trouble with the repair. Another significant factor characteristic of large suburban buildings is the presence of large (sometimes panoramic) windows. This leaves its mark on the choice of style inside a private house. If the house is two-story or with an attic, then you will have to think carefully about how to more harmoniously fit the stairs into the interior. But on the other hand, there is a common main plus: you can “reshape” the interior as you like, without issuing permits.

Interior design of a private house: economy, medium and elite options

Architect: Tatyana Morozova

Construction of a country dwelling is a very costly business, so after the completion of work on interior design, in most cases there is very little money left. On the other hand, for those for whom such a problem does not exist, the question also arises of the most efficient use of finances. What are the features of interior design, which differ significantly in costs?

  1. Economy version. Inexpensive materials such as wallpaper, plaster (walls), linoleum or wood flooring (floor) and wide plastic panels (ceiling) can be used to decorate the house inside. Old furniture is also suitable: however, this does not mean that you need to completely abandon the new one: the main thing here is to maintain balance and not turn the room into a “flea market”. In addition, the facades of old cabinets can always be at least painted in the same color as the new ones: this will ensure the unity of the interior. And one more thing - the use of old things as decorative elements. Depending on the style, this will create the effect of a designer accent on a particular item. From styles it is better to choose minimalism, hi-tech.
  2. Medium version. Even at the stage of construction or repair, it is recommended to choose an interior style. It is desirable that it be sustained in all rooms. But there may be deviations from this rule - if the taste of one family member does not coincide with the preferences of others. Use natural materials when finishing - this will reduce costs when creating a certain style. For example, if it is country, and the walls are made of geometrically correct logs, then they do not need to be finished additionally. It is possible to use imitation materials: laminate, decorative plaster, MDF, etc., it is only important that it be of high quality.
  3. Elite version. The main features of modern design include:

In addition to the availability of funds that the owner can spend on arranging his home, the design depends on the area of ​​​​the house and its number of storeys. More on this below.

Design for a small country house

Project of a cozy Scandinavian house in Kratovo

In a small country house, the main task is the need to equip a specific and rather limited area with comfortable living conditions and an aesthetically attractive interior. What do we have to do?

  1. Think about what will be superfluous in your home. In a small house, you should not equip a gym: if there is still a need for constant training, equip a modest place for an exercise bike. Remove unnecessary partitions: combine the kitchen and living room or study and bedroom: this will give more space.
  2. Provide multifunctional items. Get a closet (or a pair) that reaches the ceiling - this saves space. Also, when arranging the kitchen, it is recommended to purchase built-in appliances. Skip the full stove if you're not using the oven: a hob might be enough. Actively use hanging shelves, rails (hooks, hangers for kitchen utensils), which will partially replace bulky cabinets.

Layouts and design for a one-story house

Design: Katherine Ireland

The absence of a second floor allows you to plan all the necessary premises in one area: living room, kitchen, bedroom and dining room. This makes it logical to strive to equip all rooms in the same style - the main thing is to take into account the wishes of the household and come to a common "denominator". The one-story layout has its own plus: you don’t have to equip the stairs up, which is especially important if there are children and the elderly in the family. However, many immediately or over time begin to finish the attic: a cross between a living space and an attic. But with the correct use of insulating and finishing materials, you can get a completely full-fledged room where it is best to equip a bedroom.

There are also original ideas for planning: in the southern regions of the country, it is possible to create a flat roof. On it, if there are appropriate fences, you can arrange a place to relax (sun, air baths) or play. And another planning option is the construction of a garage that has a common roof with the house: this makes it possible to make an entrance to the car directly from the living room.

Design features of a two-storey house

On the ground floor there is a living room, dining room, kitchen, toilet and one bedroom. There is also room for ancillary facilities. On the second floor there is another bedroom, a second toilet, sometimes a study. Downstairs, in the living room, it is advisable to put panoramic windows: this will give a feeling of spaciousness, freedom. Here you can receive guests, admiring the beauty of the landscape of the site. The staircase leading up is best done in contrasting color. If the interior is made in light colors, then make the railings and steps dark: you get a kind of design accent.

Styles in country houses

Design: Evgenia Zhdanova

In principle, a dacha inside can be arranged in the same way as an apartment in the city. But, getting out of it, the owners of suburban real estate crave rural peace and quiet. Therefore, arranging a style that matches the mood will be quite natural. And if modern classics or modern, hi-tech, minimalism are not common in the design of a country interior, then other styles, which will be discussed below, are much more widespread.

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Country house in Georgia

Translated means "rural". Here the interior should be associated with rural life. This is a slightly rough wooden furniture, simple finishes and a slightly naive decor. The tones used should correspond to natural and be light: white, "coffee with milk", beige, "golden pine". The style can also have a national coloring: Russian country (hut style), American (ranch), Ukrainian (hut), etc.

Provence

Design: Olesya Shlyakhtina

The style is quite heterogeneous: here we can include the elegant interior of southern French villas and the modest decoration of a fisherman's house or a peasant dwelling. In any case, pastel shades prevail here: light blue, milky, fawn, beige. On the windows - textiles to match the walls or furniture. The latter is made from solid wood or using high-quality imitation.

Chalet

Designer: Maria Nasedkina Architect: Ilya Nasonov

Design of a private house, made in Alpine style, implies conciseness and comfort due to British elegance, American thoughtfulness and rich textures typical of Italy. Here comfort is practical. Among the materials, wood predominates, there is also a place for stone (wall cladding, kitchen countertops). “Standard” decorative elements are animal skins, fur, deer antlers, knitted items, panels with landscapes.

Eco

Designer: Margarita Melnikova Architect: Evgeny Kovanovsky

This is a style that implies a lot of free space and the use of natural materials (finishing, furniture). There should also be plenty of natural light. Of the shades, warm ones predominate: woody, sandy, pastel. From decorative elements, choose those that are related to nature: an aquarium with fish, fresh flowers, indoor plants.

Fireplaces

Interior ideas from Fine Living

A hearth that serves as a symbol of comfort and family unity - this is exactly how this design is perceived, which many dream of installing in their home. However, the full arrangement of this heating structure is a very costly business that requires a serious alteration of part of the house. Therefore, often the fireplace plays a decorative role or only performs its functions to a limited extent. The fireplace can be: