Rustic living room designs ideas
25 Rustic Living Room Ideas
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Natural materials, layers of textures, and the right mix of warm and welcoming paint colors make for a cozy, cabin-like space.
By Jennifer Kopf
BRIAN WOODCOCK
Cozy, laid back, comfortable, welcoming—nothing says come and sit awhile more than a rustic living room. From dark and traditional to modern and chic, these stylish living rooms deliver rustic decorating ideas to help you transform any room into a rustic retreat of your own.
Whether in a cabin, a cottage, a farmhouse, or a new-build in the suburbs, creating a rustic look is easy. It starts with a mix of textures and materials such as weathered wood beams and stone fireplace surrounds, wood and metal furniture paired with leather and natural linen covered seating, and natural sisal and cozy wool rugs. The more layered the better! Then it's on to the comfort factor with a seating arrangement made of the perfect trifecta of rustic living room furniture: a comfortable sofa, a pair of cozy, curl-up-in chairs, and a coffee table that welcomes games and snacks as easily as a pretty stack of coffee table books topped with decorative bowl. Keep the room connected by choosing paint colors, fabrics, and accessories all in a relaxing neutral color palette full of warm grays, browns, and greens pulled straight from nature.
Once your living room is ready for company, keep on going with more rustic decorating ideas for your kitchen and bathrooms and give your whole house that warm and inviting rustic feel.
Paul Costello, styling by Sarah Cave
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Rustic, Barn-Inspired Details
In country superstar Ronnie Dunn’s barn-inspired retreat, he and designer Rachel Halvorson created a cozy-and-inviting (hello, towering white slipcovered wingbacks) meets rough-and-tough (read: stunning antler chair) aesthetic.
Surrounding the rustic furniture, interior Z-brace board-and-batten shutters give a playful nod to a barn, while varying widths of creamy white poplar paneling create an airy ambience.
Dana Gallagher, styling by Heather Bullard
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Rustic Wood Beams and Reclaimed Barnwood
An impressive floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace—accented with a hunky reclaimed wood beam mantel—lends rustic texture to this lakeside cabin's living room. The planked barnwood ceiling reinforces the cozy, rustic feel while deep, tufted sofas (covered in neutral Crypton fabric for easy care) encourage a kick-back-with-a-book sort of afternoon.
Max Kim-Bee
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Corrugated Metal
This Leiper's Fork, Tennessee, home is bursting at the beams with ingenious ideas for all things rustic, reclaimed, and repurposed. In the living room, a panel of salvaged corrugated metal provides the perfect backdrop for the vintage Orley woodstove, while matte gray-black paint is a sophisticated canvas for a casual mix of framed and unframed family silhouettes, oil paintings, and a vintage deer mount.
Slipcovers made from drop cloths (sold at home-improvement stores) make for a durable, family- and pet-friendly furniture covering.
LAUREY W. GLENN, styling by Matthew Gleason
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Neutral Color Palette
A neutral palette comes alive when it consists of a combination of light to dark hues in mix of textures, as this rustic living room by designer Melissa Ervin exhibits. From top to bottom, natural woven-shade capped lamps sit atop metal-and-wood side tables, pillows made from vintage textiles decorate a mohair and leather sofa, and a hide rug tops the nubby sisal floor covering.
EMILY FOLLOWILL, styling by Raina Kattelson
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Warm Wood Walls
While this sophisticated living room is located in a renovated and repurposed barn (really, it is!), it delivers rustic inspiration that can be applied to any space. The walls and ceiling are planked with reclaimed pine, and the homeowners had the rustic cedar post cut at a local sawmill, requesting that the original bark and moss stay intact to remain as natural as possible.
A built-in corner shelf, made of the same wood as the wall and ceiling paneling, adds a charming spot for books and collections. Adding to the rustic vibe: The chandelier is made of an antique wagon wheel, and the coffee table is an old industrial cart.
Brian Woodcock, styling by Page Mullins
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Modern Rustic Furnishings
To create a rustic living room that is full of sophistication, keep things on the straight and narrow. In this ample living space that accommodates both seating and dining areas, the warm natural materials—and charming checked fabric—are there but the furniture pieces all boast clean lines and tailored shapes—no overstuffed upholstery here.
Miki Duisterhof, styling by Karin Lidbeck-Brent
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Aged Natural Materials
Surround yourself with aged natural materials and the result is pure rustic beauty. In this cozy window-wrapped sunroom, homeowner Ellen Allen combined a reclaimed wood planked ceiling and walls, an extended stone “baseboard,” and a brick floor to set the rustic scene.
An unexpected Lucite table and lots of lush indoor plants and trees keep the room from feeling too dark and heavy.
Jean Allsopp
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An Outside-In Approach
Look to nature to give a living room rustic appeal. In this wood-wrapped living room by designer Ashley Gilbreath, a neutral palette keeps the focus on the view, while leafy motifs in the throw pillows add some pattern.
Helen Norman
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Natural Stone Surround
Inspired by a room in a Ralph Lauren catalog, these Maryland homeowners added a fieldstone half-wall and fireplace surround. A reclaimed beam rescued from a log cabin serves as the mantel, which is topped with rustic accessories such as an antique iron gate, antlers, and crockery.
Annie Schlechter
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Rustic Whitewashed Brick
If you love the rustic texture of brick, but not the dark colors it brings, opt for a whitewashed look, as DIY blogger Jenna Sue did in this cabin. A mortar wash treatment (also known as a “German smear”) gives red brick an authentically aged look.
Lincoln Barbour
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Top-To-Bottom Texture
The secret to this inviting rustic living room? Top-to-bottom texture: starting from the scuffed ceiling beams (salvaged from an old warehouse) to the velvet-covered armchair to the dhurrie-topped sisal rug. Add a wood-planked coffee table, some foraged pine cones, a stack of birch logs, and a vintage tobacco basket above the mantel, and you have a rustic look that can’t be beat.
Wynn Myers, styling by Becki Griffin
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Rustic Architectural Salvage
Chippy and peel-y architectural salvage brings a living room instant age and texture. After all, you do find “rust” in “rustic.” The living room of this grain silo-turned-guest house features numerous reuses of rustic salvage, including weathered sheet metal siding, chippy wood window frames, and even an old Champagne shipping crate that homeowner Amy Kleinwachter topped with a grain sack cushion to make into a footstool.
John Gruen, styling by Raina Kattelson
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Pickled Wood Walls
Give pine-paneled walls a fresh makeover by pickling them.
The result is a living room that is pure cabin chic. Keep the rest of the rooms' furniture light to continue the modern-meets-rustic look.
Helen Norman, styling by Liz Demos
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Porch-Worthy Furnishings
Channel this South Carolina screened-in porch to create the ultimate rustic living room. To get the look, start with a rusty-red painted floor and a massive stone fireplace (don’t forget a hand-hewn wood mantel!), add a mix of rattan or Old Hickory hoop chairs plus a cozy braided rug, then substitute the sofa with a charming wood bed swing. Wrought-iron light fixtures and striped pillows complete the rustic look.
TARA DONNE, styling by Olga Naiman
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Warm, Textured Materials
Rather than letting the existing red brick wall define the space, homeowners Neil Frauenglass and George Case chose to paint it a creamy white. From there, they layered a new sisal rug with leather, wicker, wood, and linen to create a stylish and personal rustic space.
An old wagon wheel and a collection of vintage mounts add the finishing touches.
Victoria Pearson, styling by Heather Bullard
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Rustic Built-In Cabinet
If you want to keeps things on the lighter side and don’t want a full-out cabin look, start with just one or two rustic elements, such as a simple reclaimed beam mantel or a cabinet crafted of salvaged wood.
Helen Norman, styling by Natalie Warady
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Textured Walls
In this rustic living room, designer James Farmer combined two textures for one warm and cozy surround as a beige grasscloth wallpaper adds woven texture above horizontally-planked wainscoting. Elsewhere, windowpane plaid-covered chairs and pillows provide timeless pattern.
Mike Gartan
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View-Welcoming French Doors
Let nature provide the decoration by installing large windows or French doors to invite the outdoors in. Painting the walls and ceiling a light color lets the outdoor views shine even more.
Brian Woodcock, styling by Heather Chadduck Hillegas
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Rustic Reclaimed Materials
For a guaranteed rustic look, start with reclaimed materials. In this Mississippi home, the homeowners set the scene with salvaged heart-pine floors, then used old paving bricks to give the fireplace a been-around-forever feel. On top, horizontal planked wood doors hide the television.
BRIAN WOODCOCK, styling by Natalie Warady
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Hand-Hewn Stone
Upholstered wing chairs and a vintage leather sofa make for cozy seating in this hand-hewn stone wrapped room. When the homeowners discovered the uneven stone under the drywall, they decided to leave it exposed to showcase the home’s original beauty. The low-slung ceiling, punctuated by exposed wood rafters, adds to the room's cozy factor.
Victoria Pearson, styling by Page Mullins
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Rustic Wood Furnishings
One signature piece can set the whole rustic tone. In fashion and interior designer Jenni Kayne’s California retreat, a sculptural driftwood coffee table stands out against the all-white walls and sectional sofa.
Victoria Pearson, styling by Liz Strong
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Natural Wood Walls
Hold that paintbrush! Stain or simply seal wood shiplap walls to give a room a more rustic look and feel. In this farmhouse living room, the wood wall’s warm tones also provide a cozy backdrop to furniture and pillows in a pretty color palette of varying grays and blues.
Buff Strickland, styling by Becki Griffin
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Airy Backdrop
Rustic doesn’t have to mean dark. In her family’s Texas ranch house, designer Lisa Hilderbrand created an airy living room with a rustic twist by installing a new stucco fireplace topped with a wood mantel and layering lots of “take-a-beating” materials such as wood-plank laminate flooring, leather furniture, seagrass rugs, and a stone-and-steel coffee table.
Annie Schlechter
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Dark Paint Color
To instantly up the cozy factor, paint all walls, trim, and even the ceiling, a deep, dark color (here, Downpipe by Farrow & Ball).
Pull a leather club chair up to the fire and let the nesting begin!
Gridley + Graves Photographers, styling by Elizabeth Demos
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Warm Wood Surround
Nothing sets a rustic scene more than a surround of dark and weathered wood—the more aged and rugged the better! Frame windows and horizontally planked walls with the same species and tone of wood add architectural interest without becoming a distraction. Balance the dark wood with a grouping of white or off-white upholstery.
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Jennifer Kopf Jennifer Kopf is the Executive Editor of Country Living.
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Inspiring ways to make your space more cozy for the season.
By Monique Valeris and Kara Ladd
Laura Hull Photography
When the temperature dips, our attention immediately shifts from bright whites and pastels to rich tones and organic-inspired textures.
If this if your idea of the perfect interior, you'll appreciate the cozy vibe that rustic design schemes typically embody.
Curious about how to pull off this aesthetic, which is ideal for fall and winter? Click through a collection of 35 gorgeous rustic living spaces from Dering Hall that will inspire you to make your own home more inviting for the season.
Michael Partenio
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Modern Rustic
From a wood vaulted ceiling to eye-catching stone-covered walls, this space is a lesson in rustic design.
Architecture by Mark P. Finlay Architects.
Sam Gray
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Glossy Detail
A white high-gloss ceiling adds a dose of drama to this elegant living room, featuring wood paneling.
Design by Gauthier~Stacy Inc.
David Marlow
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Mountain Living
A stone fireplace and dark wood accents make for the perfect rustic living room.
Architecture by Brewster McLeod Architects.
Laura Hull Photography
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Lake House
In an inviting lake house boasting a neutral palette, a locally sourced stone fireplace lends a rustic flair to the room's modern touches.
Design by Brown Design Group.
Michael Hunter Photography
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Wood Accents
An airy white living room design benefits from a gorgeous wood ceiling.
Design by Munger Interiors.
Gibeon Photography
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Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame this striking living room design, boasting ample seating arrangements.
Architecture by Morgante-Wilson.
Dan Piassick
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Modern Flair
Wood beamed ceilings, warm neutrals, and layers of pattern complete this rustic yet modern living room.
Design by Betty Lou Phillips.
Chris Little
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Mountain Retreat
A stone fireplace, combined with an all-wood ceiling, enhance this living room's rustic aesthetic.
Design by Tish Interior Design.
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Country Rustic
Add light moulded panels to an accent wall or mantel for a subtle countryside twist.
Design by Bardes Interiors.
Gibeon Photography
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Plenty of Seating
Incorporate sweeping seating to invite friends and family to sit down, relax, and enjoy your welcoming space.
Design by LKID.
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Beaming and Bright
Floor-to-ceiling wood beams add a raw, yet elegant, structural aesthetic.
Design by Gary McBournie Inc.
Vance Fox
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Floor-To-Ceiling Views
A windowed wall is a must in a mountain cabin, especially when you have a stunning view like this.
Design by Aspen Leaf Interiors, Inc
Eric Hausman
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Traditional Rustic
Outfit your space with a few wood, stone, and iron pieces to create a well-balanced living room that maintains a sense of classicism.
Design by Lewis Giannoulias Interiors
Philip Vile
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Dark and Romantic
Juxtapose a jagged gray stone with dark mahogany wood to create a room filled with romantic cabin vibes.
Design by Nicky Dobree
David Bader
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Dramatic Woodwork
Intricate wood detailing, like this domed ceiling, makes a living space feel particularly in sync with nature.
Architecture by Wade Weissmann Architecture Inc.
Paul Dyer Photography
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Cozy Lighting
Use warm, yellow accent lights to create even more depth and coziness.
Architecture by Wade Design Architects
Janice Barta
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Wood Walls
Adam Heneghan
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Velvet And Fur
Velvet chocolate brown couches are the epitome of rustic glam.
Design by Kara Mann Design
Nick Schale of 29 Pixels, LLC
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Sleep Wood Floors And Ceiling
Opt for sweeping wood floors and ceilings to create a natural escape full of tranquility.
Design by Karen Mills
David Agnello
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Daring And Decadent
Go big with bold patterns like this tiger-striped daybed, to give an otherwise rustic space an air of modernity.
Design by Johnson Sokol Interior Design
Dustin Halleck
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Urban And Industrial
Anthony Peres
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Stone Statement Wall
Let a stone wall be the focal point of your living area for a nature-inspired aesthetic.
Design by Everage Design, Inc.
Johan Roetz
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Double Decker
Take your rustic design to new heights (literally!) with both first and second floor walnut cabinetry and railings.
Design by Barbara Krai Interior Design
Susan Teare Photography
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Fireplace Gathering Spot
Face all of your seating towards the fireplace instead of the television, to emphasize a cozy atmosphere.
Design by Carol Flanagan Interior Design
Laura Hull
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Bohemian Oasis
Add eclectic home decor to your space for an easy rustic-inspired feel.
Design by Brown Design Group
Michael J.
Lee Photography
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Clean And Contemporary
Pair contemporary furniture with warm-hued textiles for low-key rustic glam.
Design by Jennifer Palumbo Inc.
Doug Edmunds
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Antique Rug
An antique rug is the perfect way to bring an old-world feel to your living room.
Architecture by Wade Weissmann Architecture Inc.
Michael Donohue
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Vaulted Ceilings
A striking, wood-beamed ceiling creates a modern and medieval space designed for luxury living.
Design by studio m interiors - Claudia Martin
Dan Piassick
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Wood Light Fixtures
Who says statement lighting can't lend itself to a rustic look? Try wood, copper, or brass for a bold look that still embraces rustic decor.
Design by Denise McGaha Interiors
Paul Dyer
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Light And Modern
Opt for light-hued stone and stripped wood for a clean and contemporary take on rustic living.
Design by CCS Architecture
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Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital.
interior, furniture and wallpaper in country style
Country style - the embodiment of tranquility, comfort and naturalness in the interior. In the article I will consider its features, what mistakes are made during creation. I will provide unique design ideas. I'll tell you about the combination of colors, decor, furniture and materials that will harmoniously fit into the creation of such a living room (hall) or kitchen-living room.
Features of country style in the interior of the living room
Country has many branches with a bias towards a certain nationality. But frosted walls, a fireplace with a wood finish, a sideboard with colorful dishes on display are a clear sign of a rustic-style home.
At the peak of popularity, its distinctive features were formed in the form of:
- natural colors;
Natural colors
- modesty. When arranging, only natural materials are used, the ceiling and walls are painted in one color;
Modesty and uniform color
- painting utensils. Sometimes a sideboard with dishes made of copper, wood or ceramics is placed in the living room. It is decorated with a hand pattern, the dishes attract with their simplicity;
Painting tableware
- handmade. Decor and handmade furniture emphasize the colorful style.
Patchwork furniture
Rustic furniture made of metal is allowed, but under certain conditions. Furniture should be wrought iron, copper, iron or brass. There should be no reflective and shiny objects.
Lighting should create a relaxing atmosphere. It is necessary to exclude neon lamps, and purchase a lamp with low heat dissipation or fluorescent light bulbs.
A forged brass chandelier with swirls is suitable as a central light source. If there is no fireplace, candles with candlesticks will replace it.
In the budget version, the walls in the living room are not painted, they are covered with classic checkered or striped wallpaper.
Solid or warm tones should be preferred.
Stylized stone or wood wallpaper will complement the interior with comfort. Wallpaper with a large print and 3D visualization will help hide repair defects. The room will seem lively.
Color solutions and materials for decorating the hall
Do not use bright colors, the exceptions are light green, yellow, crimson. A room with the addition of a bright hue should maintain color balance. The color palette is not used in excess, and is used when designing large rooms. Excessive presence of bright decor will smooth furniture in light colors.
It is better to give preference to light colorsWalls
No plastic panels, partitions, lining the walls of the frames.
It is recommended to use natural wood. The walls initially can not be leveled and decorated with a stone finish. Wallpaper is replaced with plaster with careless application to the walls, wood paneling, you can paint the walls. Complement the walls with aged wood, lacquered shelves, landscape paintings. Advice. Contrasting wallpapers are glued to one of the walls, and bright furniture is placed in the opposite direction. This will balance the psycho-emotional state of a person.
Floor
Excessive use of wood in the style breaks the harmony. When the ceiling and walls are already mixed with wood, the floor is covered with tiles, vinyl imitation, high pile carpets. In such a living room there are no flooded floors, linoleum or carpet.
High pile carpets fit perfectlyCeiling
Rustic style suitable for furnishing country houses. The spacious living room is predisposed to finishing the ceiling with massive wood.
The beams will fill the top of the room. The effect of a tree embedded in the walls is created, then the ceiling is excluded from the design of the room. In apartment or private houses, streams are painted in pastel colors, covered with wood slats.
Rustic living room decor
Handmade items, knitwear, furniture will complete and complement the rustic style. They will create a careless mess and comfort.
Knitted itemsFurniture
Furniture upholstery must be made of natural leather and fabrics without a pattern. You can choose furniture on your own, focusing on straight lines, and the natural quality of the headset. Massive, rough and polished furniture will betray natural style. Armchairs and a sofa can be wicker. Then they are covered with decorated textiles. The headset is placed throughout the room, chairs are placed next to the window or coffee table. A sideboard with colorful dishes is placed next to the exit from the living room or between the windows, it is better to put a bookcase in the dark part of the room.
Accessories and lighting
Knitted grandmother's plaid, handmade pillows, handmade tablecloths complete the look. Among the accessories to be preferred:
Lighting in warm colors will not irritate.
Bulbs must not be neon.
The more candles the better. Wall lamps will replace table legs, provide more space for other decor items.
Common mistakes in interior design
Inept mixing of more than 3 colors breaks the harmony of the style. Then you need to avoid mixing and the presence of bright colors. Preference should be given to warm shades of wood, stone. A palette of olive, sand, lavender colors will do.
Vibrant colors require contrast balance.
Bright decorative elements attract the eye, they are placed throughout the living room.
Space zoning should be distributed as a percentage, where most of the space is occupied by massive furniture, carpets.
The combination of many zones in the living room breaks the country style. An excess of furniture or accessories is unacceptable.
It is not necessary to combine a large number of zones in the living roomSwitches and sockets are better to hide, disguise, and install at the time of the start of the repair. Windows, made in a different country style, are covered with light textiles. A frame with many windows will fit perfectly into the rustic style. Lighting with neon bulbs can be corrected with knitted shades.
It is better to use conventional low power lamps.
Sometimes, with a large space, they put a stretch ceiling, or make it multi-tiered.
In country style, there is either a ceiling, and it is made entirely of wood, or it does not exist at all, but this space is filled with massive beams.
Ideas
Realizing the idea of country in the room, the owners of houses are guided by the trend of modernity, spiritual preferences, national traits, listen to the advice of the designer.
English Country Living Room:
English Country StyleFrench Country Reception Room:
French ProvenceAmerican Country Living Room:
American StyleItalian Country Living Room Idea:
Italian StyleStrict German Features country in the living room:
German styleGood-natured and cozy Russian country:
Russian countryModern country idea:
Modern countryRustic style in the living room defuses the atmosphere. The atmosphere of comfort is created with the help of upholstered furniture, warm lighting, harmoniously filled space. You can design the design yourself, but it will take more time. Then time-worn things made of wood, worn stone will complement the originality of the living room.
Rustic style living room - home design and interior design
The popularity of this style in the interior is easy to explain: it creates coziness and warmth, gives comfort and peace of mind.
A rustic-style living room is the place where you can plunge into a homely, relaxed atmosphere filled with love and care of loved ones. Here, among the things dear to your soul, you can spend your leisure time, meet friends, watch TV with loved ones or just sit by the fireplace with an interesting book.
Of course, country houses, dachas, cottages, where there are spacious living rooms, high ceilings, and a lot of light, are better suited for decorating in a rustic style. But the owners of city apartments also decorate their homes in an original interior, because they want to create for themselves a kind of oasis of happiness and peace, and leave the fast-paced and laconic life of the metropolis behind the threshold.
Elegant rustic living room.
Large window openings allow plenty of sunlight into the room. The guest room is decorated in the best traditions of rustic style.
Rustic living room decorated with natural stone and raw wood.
In this article, read:
- 1 What is rustic style like?
- 2 Choosing a finish
- 3 Color and light in a rustic interior
- 4 Textiles, furniture and decorative elements
- 5 Living room design in a rustic studio apartment.
Video - 6 Country style in the interior of the guest room. Photo gallery
What is the rustic style like?
Do you remember when we used to like being with our grandmother in the village so much in our childhood? Wooden floors, homespun rugs, chintz curtains, flowers in pots and… incredibly delicious pies that my grandmother baked in a Russian oven. The rustic style is rooted in the life of our ancestors, in the interior of the huts of the Russian village. Although this statement applies exclusively to the Russian people. For Americans, the rustic style is inextricably linked with the furnishings of the ranch, for the Mexicans - with the hacienda, the British reproduce the features of an English rural cottage, the French - a French rural house. All these directions have a common name - country. Therefore, you first need to decide which style direction you want to reproduce in your living room, and then start acting.
Stylish guest room in modern rustic style with a large fireplace.
wooden ceilings organically fit into the overall interior.
Rustic living room in a hunting lodge in northern France. Natural finishing materials allow you to feel the spirit of nature as much as possible.
Country implies environmental friendliness and naturalness, that is, only natural materials are used in decoration, furnishing and decoration: wood, stone, cotton and linen fabrics. The presence of glass should be kept to a minimum. There should not be any glossy and chrome surfaces, stretch ceilings and ceramic tiles with a modern design in a country house. And bronze, brass and aged metal are very welcome.
Unusual lighting option for a rustic living room.
Elegant rustic living room interior in the home of a young French woman.
Choosing a finish
When decorating a rustic living room, you need to take care of the appropriate finish. Rustic style is a simple, without pretentiousness, even a rough finish.
Let's start with the walls. They can be glued with wallpaper in a flower, a cage or a strip. A cheerful flower can be replaced with any floral ornament. It is better to use the simplest canvases - paper.
The second option is decorative plaster on the walls. And the third - stone or brickwork. All of the above methods of wall decoration can be combined with each other.
Another attribute of the wall design can be wooden panels or a wooden wall against which the central composition will line up.
The floor is preferably wood or parquet. Linoleum and laminate should definitely be abandoned. And laying the floor in a rustic-style living room with a decorative stone is not prohibited. A place of honor among floor coverings is occupied by woven rugs, self-woven paths and mats.
There are two ways to decorate the ceiling:
- whitewash or paint white or pastel;
- sheathed with wood.
The living room will be decorated with wooden ceiling beams.
The rustic living room is decorated with red checkered cushions that blend harmoniously with the upholstery of the soft sofa and the curtains on the windows. Style is in the details.
Large windows with no curtains allow maximum natural light into the rustic guest room.
Electric fireplace with simulated flames fits perfectly into the overall concept of rustic style.
Color and light in a rural interior
The design of the living room is done in not too bright and saturated colors. She should relax and pacify. It is important to follow the rule here: with calm, neutral walls and furniture upholstery, bright decorative elements are used that harmonize in color or contrast, and vice versa.
Recommended natural, natural colors - soft shades of yellow, green, brown, soft pink and blue. Preference is given to white and light wood.
Rustic style means lots of sunshine. However, this is not always possible, especially if the living room windows face north.
Therefore, it must be supplemented with artificial lighting created by a ceiling lighting fixture - a multi-track chandelier - and a variety of additional (not built-in) sources that illuminate certain areas. These can be floor lamps with fabric lampshades, antique table lamps. All of them are made in restrained colors, can be decorated with paintings and colored glass. The lighting in the country house has a warm yellowish tint.
Delicate, colorful floral prints on the curtains are a good option for decorating a rustic living room.
Rustic style living room with a natural stone fireplace.
Rustic style living room with low wooden ceilings as an example of well-chosen furniture.
Textiles, furniture and decorative elements
There should be a lot of textiles in the living room. With its help, the necessary surroundings are created. These are capes, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, napkins, embroideries.
Curtains and curtains are made of cotton, linen and chintz in cheerful colors.
They contribute to the general atmosphere of joy and warmth. They can be decorated with flounces, ruffles, tied with ribbons, cords.
The use of handicrafts in rural styles is encouraged. For example, blankets and bedspreads made in patchwork technique. It brings warmth, originality and beauty.
Rustic furniture, simple but good quality, antique design. It can be wooden, wicker, forged. These are cabinets, chests of drawers, chairs, tables, shelves, bedside tables. Soft sofas and armchairs are complemented by embroidered pillows and covers.
An interesting furnishing option for a country-style living room - armchairs with leather upholstery.
Spacious cozy living room in a rustic style is a great place for long family gatherings by the fireplace.
Various figurines, rough candlesticks, watercolors and landscapes in simple wooden frames, black and white photographs, satin stitch and cross-stitch embroideries bring zest to the interior of the living room.
