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32 Small House Interior Design Ideas
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Incorpoate Reflective Materials
Rustic White PhotographyOpt for white lacquered walls and glossy tiles, as designer Brian Patrick Flynn did here. The high-shine materials are reflective and will generate the same maximizing effect that a mirror will, bouncing light and making for a generally airer space.
SHOP TILES Zellige Tiles, $2
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Opt for Pocket Doors
House BeautifulPocket doors with glass windows allow for shared light to flow throughout the space while also creating separation. And even better, they slide right into the wall when not being used, taking up much less space than swinging doors.
SHOP DOORS IKEA Sliding Doors, $180
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Add a Gallery Wall
TREVOR PARKER PHOTOGRAPHYThough it may sound counterintuitive, covering a wall floor-to-ceiling can make a small space feel larger. In Rudy Saunders's apartment, an assortment of framed works (plus an overscaled watch clock!) draw the eye up, making the 375-square-foot studio feel more expansive.
SHOP GALLERY WALL KIT Frame Sets, from $166
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Be Resourceful
Trevor TondroWhen space is limited and you don't want to shop for new, bulky furniture, use a chair as a side table and install wall sconces to save surface space. A cheerful color, like this pale turquoise hue, is also a good idea to set a happy mood in a tiny room.
SHOP SCONCES Arc Mid-Century Sconce, $79
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Think Vertically
Nick GlemenakisBy hanging subway tile vertically—rather than the more common horizontal hang—designer Eneia White makes this modestly sized bathroom feel both taller and more streamlined. A tight palette of black, white, and blush prevent it from feeling cluttered.
SHOP TILE Subway Tile, $2.79
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Hide the Utilities
Frank TribbleFor the restaurant at The Cornell Inn, Toledo Geller used drapery to cleverly conceal pipes and HVAC, creating an elegant canopy while avoiding visual chaos.
SHOP DRAPERY Navy Blackout Curtains, $31
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Hang a Swing!
Nicholas SargentSince it doesn't take up any literal floor space, a swinging seat gives the appearance of a much more open room. For proof, look at the daybed Tiffany Brooks hung in this room at the Kips Bay Palm Beach showhouse.
SHOP SWINGS Hanging Daybed, $953
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Shrink Your Dining Table
Tessa NeustadtSmall round tables aren't just for breakfast nooks. Ditch the giant dining table and give yourself some extra space by opting for a small, round dining table instead, like Emily Henderson did here.
SHOP TABLES Marble Dining Table, $999
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Use a Day Bed
Toledo GellerAdd a day bed and watch your bedroom double in size. If you don't have a designated guest room, this could also come in handy in your living room.
SHOP BEDS Monarch Hill Daybed, $672
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Maximize Shelving
Lesley UnruhIn this Manhattan apartment, Cece Barfield Thompson corralled the owner's books and accessories into one room, where built-in shelves—complete with gallery lights—make the items look deliberate. The best part? This library doubles as a dining room in the small apartment.
SHOP GALLERY LIGHTS Picture Light, $399
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Express Yourself Everywhere
Anthony DunningYes, even on the fridge—no, especially—your fridge and other bulky appliances.
Since there's limited space for extras and less room to pile in all your favorite items, you'll need to beautify everything. Here, Anthony Dunning turned a regular old refrigerator into a design opportunity by dressing it up in removable wallpaper.
SHOP REMOVEABLE WALLPAPER Peel and Stick Paper, $150
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Mount Your TV
Hecker GuthrieA media console is the biggest space waster in a small living room. Mount your TV on the wall or above a fireplace and you'll regain necessary floor space.
SHOP WALL MOUNTS TV Wall Mount, $30
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Hide Your TV
KARYN R. MILLETOr, even better, hide it! Whether inside of a credenza or disguised as artwork, this design trick is perfect for anyone whose living room is always their family room, dining room, and/or more.
SHOP MEDIA CABINETS TV Stand, $300
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Do Double Duty
TREVOR TONDROPieces that can serve multiple purposes are key: Find a table that can function as a desk and dining table, get a deep sofa that can double as a guest bed, or buy cubes that serve as a coffee table and bonus seats when guests are over.
SHOP SEATING Storage Ottoman, $315
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Take Advantage of Architectural Quirks
Shade DeggesEvery single inch counts in a small house, so be sure to take full advantage of architectural quirks—this way, they'll actually become your favorite thing about the space. That radiator by your window? Invest in a pretty radiator cover and customize a cushion so you can use it as a window nook to read and relax in. (And you'll be able to forgo the bulky couch that'll take up half the studio!) Pile on the pillows and add a pendant light for tasks, as Jae Joo did here.
SHOP RADIATOR COVERS Radiator Cover, $255
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Use Mirrors
Sara TrampIt's the oldest design trick in the book: Mirrors will make your space feel larger, lighter, and airier. And a fun convex one like this adds a lot of personality without taking up a ton of space.
SHOP MIRRORS Mirror Plates, $16
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Make Every Piece Count
Bjorn WallanderChoose furnishings that offer maximum functionality in minimal square footage. For example, instead of an end bench, opt for a desk with a small side chair. You can use it for work, getting ready, and more.
SHOP DESKS Writing Desk, $68
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Think About Scale
Corinne Mathern DesignIf your kitchen doesn't have an island and you don't have a living room that's separate from the kitchen, don't give up on making it functional. Opt for a tall wooden table that can provide some extra counter space for cooking and as a two-top dining table. Use this one in a kitchen by Corinne Mathern Studio as your blueprint.
BUY SMALL ISLANDS Counter Table, $125
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Keep It Neutral
deVol KitchensCalm, even-toned rooms fool the eye into thinking they're more spacious than they are.
Make sure to add a variety of textures to keep the space from falling flat.
SHOP PILLOWS Velvet Pillow, $6
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Convert a Closet
David KaihoiDesigner David Kaihoi used some seriously smart storage solutions to make his New York City apartment work harder—including creating this compact laundry "room" in his closet. That way, when he's not doing laundry, he can close the door on these eyesore appliances.
SHOP LAUNDRY MACHINES Washer and Dryer Unit, $1259
Hadley Mendelsohn
Senior Editor
Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House. When she's not busy writing about interiors, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, researching ghost stories, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again. Along with interior design, she writes about everything from travel to entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on very special occasions, witches, ghosts, and other Halloween haunts.
Her work has also been published in MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and more.
44 Best Small Living Room Ideas
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Work In Twos
Read McKendreeSometimes smaller spaces actually allow for bolder color and pattern experiments. Here, Katie Rosenfeld worked in pairs. She used the same floral pattern for the sofa and drapes, corresponding (and wilder!) cheetah prints on the carpet and throw pillow, and then coupled the springy green paint with the striped ottoman. If you love this look but prefer something a touch more modern, try this formula but then swap in the traditional prints for edgy, modern photography or an abstract painting.
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Separate Zones With Lighting
Gieves AndersonDavid Frazier carved out both a formal sitting and dining room within the same small space. A statement pendant over the pedestal table helps separate the dining zone, and stackable dining chairs can also double as extra sitting in the living room.
Pops of dark yellow speak to the warm antique wood pieces and break up the monochromatic color scheme, and a ceiling-high curtain rod adds depth.
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Orient for Visits
Avery CoxDitch the sofa altogether if you'd rather use the living room as a place to catch up and chat with others as opposed to lounging horizontally. Four blue-painted rattan chairs are oriented towards each other for visits, but they're comfy enough to recline and stretch out on during life's quieter moments in this fun small living room designed by Avery Cox.
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Play Up Period Details
Heidi Jean FeldmanIn a Parisian apartment designed by Lichelle Silvestry, luxe, warm, and texture-rich velvet seating further enhances the elaborate period elements. “I adore using materials that add character and authenticity to my interiors,” Silvestry says. “It’s a sensory feast.”
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Use refreshing Colors
Stephen PaulIn this small bungalow living room designed by Another Human, the contemporary linen-covered loveseat gets a bohemian treatment surrounded by a mix of granny-chic accents and '70s details.
A surprising and rejuvenating shade of purple keeps things fresh and exciting.
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Hang Plants
Fatma El AminAmber El-Amin worked around an odd overhang above the sofa area by hanging a plant from it. It enlivens the nook and brings a touch of unexpected whimsy without forgoing light—the two vintage lamps are strategically placed to brighten the tonal and laid-back yet upscale living room.
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Use Fewer But Brighter Pieces
Frank FrancesLocated by the entry and kitchen in the Novogratz family home, this bonus sitting room is a crash pad for any loitering kids or guests. It's also a great design formula for anyone looking for a formal setup in a smaller space: Colorful artwork, minimal decorative objects, and streamlined furniture... Just the basics! But in bright colors.
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Display Heirlooms In Open Shelves
Oliver ThorntonOld books and heirlooms will instantly make a room feel more personal, and exposed shelving and/or glass-enclosed cabinets will really let them shine.
In this living room designed by Oliver Thornton, they add character and speak to the layered warmth of the furnishings, even though the space isn't huge.
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Let a Room-Spanning Rug Do the Work
Tamsin Johnson InteriorsIf you're feeling stuck and uninspired, a room-spanning rug or piece of artwork can be a great jumping-off point for the rest of the color scheme. Everything in this small living room is inspired by the gorgeous Art Deco rug, from the plaster color-blocked paint to the masculine leather sofas. A lucite table keeps a lower visual profile while speaking to the mirrored ceiling.
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Forgo Armchairs
Robert McKinley StudioThis simple living room designed by Robert McKinley Studio incorporates tons of texture, from the rug to the shades and the sofa. These casual materials make it feel casual while still being fresh and stylish.
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Use an Upholstered Ottoman
Paul RaesideA reupholstered ottoman will play the role of a coffee table, footrest, and even extra seating depending on what you need it for.
It's also a great option for anyone with small children or pets since the edges are soft, and it allows for extra pattern plays if you choose something fun like this triangle print in a sitting room by Les Ensembliers.
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Use Acrylic Furniture
Thomas LoofCall on lucite and acrylic furniture in small spaces that start to feel visually chaotic. Thanks to their transparent nature, you can count on them to disappear into the background. A waterfall coffee table in this small living room by Ashley Whittaker is a prime example.
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Strategize With Mirrors
Lisa RomereinMirroring all your walls to bounce light may seem like a tall task, but what about just hanging a few separate wall-spanning mirrors and then customizing the frames with one paint color to make them cohesive? The green monochrome situation in this small living room designed by Benjamin Dhong is also inspiring use to layer various shades of one color.
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Upholster the Walls
Francesco LagneseBring on the cozy vibes with plenty of soft fabrics, and even apply them to your walls! A fabric-covered ottoman, lush blue velvet sectional, room-spanning rug, fun armchair, and upholstered walls. This polished space by Nick Olsen is all the convincing we need.
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Be Flexible With Seating
AMY NEUNSINGERIn a bohemian living room, pretty much anything goes—but if you need some guidance, try applying this formula: daybed plus side chair, armchair, floor pillows, and a couple of stools. In this case, Commune Design also incorporated a statement rug and task lighting.
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Take Advantage of High Ceilings
Eliza CarterEliza Crater Harris, the great great-granddaughter of Sister Parish, doesn't let limited square footage stop her from incorporating plenty of personality-packed patterns.
Ceiling-high curtains elongate the room to make it feel larger and clean-lined furniture prevents the room from feeling too full.
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Keep It Cozy
Tamsin Johnson InteriorsLeaning into the smallness of a space can actually be what makes it feel genuinely cozy and inviting. Keep seating close together and intimate, pile one textile and rugs in neutral tones, as Tamsin Johnson did here. Then utilize your walls for everything else, from task lighting to colorful artwork.
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Skip the Sectional
ERIC PIASECKIIf you're short on space, you might have the urge to fill all usable floor space with furniture. But sometimes less is more, especially in small rooms that can quickly start to look over-crowded. Instead of a large sectional, which can sometimes look bulky, float two smaller sofas across from each other with a two-tier coffee table in between, as David Mann did here.
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Think Outside the Box
Leanne Ford InteriorsEclectic and organic spaces like this one designed by Leanne Ford Interiors call for quirky seating arrangements and out-of-the-box furniture.
Two small stools are painted white for a softer, cohesive, and personalized look in lieu of coffee tables, cushions are piled on top of a ledge as a makeshift softa, and a swing is hung from the low ceiling.
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Separate Zones With Area Rugs
WILLIAM ABRANOWICZArea rugs separate the different zones in this studio apartment designed by Peter Frank. There's also plenty of accent seating on deck but out of the pathways when not in use, a small space strategy that always delivers.
Hadley Mendelsohn
Senior Editor
Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House. When she's not busy writing about interiors, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, researching ghost stories, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again. Along with interior design, she writes about everything from travel to entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on very special occasions, witches, ghosts, and other Halloween haunts.
Her work has also been published in MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and more.
Interior of a small private house: ideas for creating a cozy home
Tired of noisy cities, people try to buy a small country house for quiet cozy evenings. Some do not tolerate apartments at all and prefer the private sector. For both groups, this information will be useful, especially if repairs are to be made.
A private house gives much more freedom than a city apartment
Contents
- 1 Benefits of decorating a private house
- 2 Location of rooms
- 2.1 Home 9000
- 2.2 Two -level house
- 3 Interior decoration
- 3.1 kitchen
- 3.2 Living room
- 3.4 Bath 900,000 9000 9000 4 5 Photo ideas for decorating rooms in a private house
- 5.1 See also
Benefits of decorating a private house
If you are still in doubt about whether to buy a country house, consider the advantages of its design and make an appropriate verdict:
- More space for creativity.
Even a small private house exceeds the dimensions of the apartment in terms of square. So, you have more room for action. This especially has a positive effect on the kitchen, since this room in most apartments is small. - Freedom of redevelopment. Here you can freely remove any wall, combine rooms and do any manipulations with the layout. The advantage is that in this case it is not required to legitimize the redevelopment.
- Ceiling heights. This factor plays an important role. Most apartments have low or standard ceilings. In a private house, this figure increases significantly, especially if the house has several tiers.
If you are still in doubt, look at the photo of the design of country houses, and see its clear advantages.
Rustic styles are suitable for the interior of a beautiful private house
Nautical theme can be used for interior design
You might want to make a real fireplace
Now to the question of the interior of a private house.
Let's start with planning.
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Another advantage of decorating a private house is that you choose the location of the rooms yourself. If you are buying a ready-made option, take the suggested tips into account, if you do redevelopment yourself, then they will become a real find for you. In any case, you can always change the location of the rooms, because this is a private house.
The main thing in the interior design of a country house is a competent organization of space
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Most small country houses are one-level. They serve as a dacha where the family gathers for gatherings. In this case, you need to correctly use the available space and properly arrange the rooms.
The interior of a small country house of an elongated configuration
The bed is located on the second tier
The narrow kitchen fits everything you need
Important! The bathroom should be located further from the kitchen.
Bathroom of an economy class country house intended only for summer residence
Remember, it is better not to move such rooms as the kitchen, bathroom and toilet, because there are many communications here. For this reason, decide immediately how they will be located relative to each other. It is better that the bathroom is located further from the kitchen, closer to the bedrooms.
Don't forget that even a small house should have an entrance hall. It can be a long narrow corridor, a square or rectangular small room. Then trace the location of the rooms depending on the shape and location of the hallway.
In the hallway, it is necessary to provide a convenient system for storing clothes and things
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Duplex house
If the house is two or one and a half levels, it becomes easier to arrange the rooms, because now we have more space.
The stairs to the second floor are usually located in the living room on the first floor
So, all technical rooms like kitchen, bathroom and pantry should be on the first floor.
Also define a place for the living room here.
The second floor belongs to the bedroom, office (if required) and guest rooms.
Living room on the second floor, in which, in order to save space, the functions of a living room, bedroom and office are combined
Tip! In a two-level house, it is better to have two bathrooms.
The bathroom can be placed under the roof slopes of the attic floor
Another bathroom should also be located on the second floor. It may not be a full bathroom with a toilet, but only a toilet.
Do not forget that in a country house there must be rooms for guests. Their number and size depends on the available free space, but even a small house can fit two small guest rooms.
Guest bedroom interior
Pay special attention to the design of the living room, because such a house often becomes a place for festivities.
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To create a quality interior for a small house, you need to make a good foundation.
In this case, it is made up of finishing materials. We offer a list of the most common and easy-to-use materials for interior decoration of a house, depending on the functionality of the room.
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Kitchen
| Zone | Finishes |
| Sex | Linoleum |
| Ceiling | Stretch ceiling, wallpaper, painting |
| Walls | Kitchen apron: tiles, artificial brick, stone, plastic, glass |
Provence and country are the most favorite styles among country dwellers
It is worth noting that linoleum is best suited as a floor covering for the kitchen. The tile can be traumatic, as it is slippery when wet; laminate and parquet will warp from spilled water.
For a sufficiently spacious room, you can choose the Scandinavian interior style
Fans of extraordinary solutions can decorate the kitchen in the loft style
In general, choose waterproof, fireproof materials for your kitchen.
Pay special attention to the kitchen apron, because this is the most used and dirty place.
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Living room
| Structural elements | Finish |
| Sex | Laminate, linoleum, parquet |
| Ceiling | Stretch, suspended, multi-level plasterboard structures, painting, wallpapering |
| Walls | Wallpaper, painting |
In a small house, it is better to combine the living room with the kitchen and dining room
For the living room, it is better not to use tiles as a floor covering. Here it is inappropriate for technical characteristics and aesthetic reasons.
The fireplace in the living room can be lined with natural stone
The stone can also be used to decorate the walls of the living room
Remember, the color of the ceiling should be light, and the floor, on the contrary, darker by several tones (only if this does not contradict the intended design).
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Bathroom
| Room elements | Finishes |
| Sex | Tile |
| Ceiling | Painting |
| Walls | Tiles, decorative plaster, brick, wood |
Good selection of finishing materials and colors
The ceiling in the bathroom can be sheathed with wood
A special microclimate is formed in the bathroom, which is characterized by high humidity and temperature. In view of this, the choice of materials for finishing is not great here. The main option is tiles. It is suitable for floors and walls. It is desirable to cover the ceiling with a primer and paint it white. The rest of the options will accumulate moisture, and may lead to mold in the bathroom.
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In terms of finishing, the interior of the bedroom is similar to the design of the living room.
It is appropriate to use the same materials and finishes that were considered for the living room.
Snow-white bedroom in a small country house
Cozy bedroom in trendy French Provence style
Note! For the bedroom, it will be appropriate to use carpet around the entire perimeter or a small rug near the bed.
A small bedroom can be visually enlarged with perspective wall murals
Here are the main options for arranging the interior of a small private house. Now it will be easier for you to choose the right idea.
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Video: interior of a country house
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The interior of a small private house - 28 photos of the interior design of rooms in the house
The project of a country cottage is made in a modern style. Rational planning solutions, neutral colors, discreet decor and minimalist design help to create a space that is cozy and functional at the same time.
Attention to the original lighting makes the environment sophisticated in a modern way.
Features of the layout of a two-level cottage
The first floor occupies the public part of the interior. A small entrance hall leads to a mini-hall: there is a staircase to the second floor, a door to the bathroom and a passage to the living room-kitchen. The second living room is separate, it can be used as an office. The layout is organized in simple volumes: the rooms are rectangular or square, without a complex pattern of decorative partitions. This brings a visual sense of freedom and spaciousness.
On the second floor, under the slopes of the roof, in the interior of a small house there are two bedrooms and one more bathroom. To equip storage areas in living rooms, take into account the configuration of the flight of stairs and wisely use the bathroom area - artificial partitions are made here.
Techniques for expanding the space
In the design of a country house of a small area, visual aids are in the foreground, which help to push the walls apart.
In this project, such solutions were:
- mirror and glossy surfaces,
- white background color for walls and ceilings,
- white interior doors and architraves,
- glossy porcelain floor tiles,
- additional window openings under high ceilings.
Entrance hall
The entrance area has a rectangular layout. This made it possible to place a full-width wardrobe to the left of the entrance, and a compact console with a clothes hanger, a shoe rack and drawers on the opposite side. A narrow metal table for keys is installed along the long wall. Tinted and mirrored wardrobe facades work to increase the volume of the hallway.
Living room-kitchen
The space is divided into halves, the visual boundary is a transverse composition of wooden battens connecting the walls and ceiling. But marble porcelain tile, on the contrary, emphasizes the integrity of the interior of both zones.
The place of rest is organized in front of the panoramic window.
The light beige range of sofa upholstery supports the overall color scheme in the design of a small country house. A dark gray carpet and glossy stucco wall in the TV area set off the monochrome interior. The TV panel is built into the hinged structure, under it there is a decorative fireplace.
The design of the white kitchen cabinets looks like a natural extension of the walls, as if growing out of them. The kitchen front has an L-shaped arrangement, which helps to allocate space for the dining area as efficiently as possible. In the dining group there is a square table with a transparent glass top and chairs with wooden legs and backs. Looks sleek and comfortable. The presence of wood in the furniture design echoes the slatted wall cladding.
Original accents in the design of the living room-kitchen
Expressive additions to the restrained interior will be:
- large abstract paintings without frames, in pale gray-blue tones (they barely stand out against the background of white walls, so they are organically woven into the minimalist surroundings),
- designer lamps: in the living room it is a huge shiny soffit on a tripod, in the dining room - pendant lamps similar to a jug (ceiling soffit lamps are also sustained in techno-style).
Room
The atmosphere is strict in European style, but this is what makes it attractive. A strong color and texture accent is the wall cladding with imitation of rusty metal plates.
Decorating the interiors of a small country house in such a way that it is comfortable here is an exciting task. The compact room has a rest area with a leather sofa and a soft carpet, a TV area, a workplace, storage systems (racks and hanging cabinets). In combination with the yellow-brown upholstery of the sofa, the deep blue color of the carpet, curtains and floor lamp does not look so cold. The modular picture above the seating area brings the entire palette of the room together.
Ground floor bathroom
This tiny room is located next to the stairs. Beige tiles are combined here with gray mosaics, light colors help to forget about crowding. The choice of compact plumbing (monolithic sink and hanging toilet) is dictated by concern for useful square meters.
First bedroom
The large room has received a warmer mood, which is easily read in the design of the upholstered headboard. Wood is actively used in the interior of the bedroom (flooring, wall cladding, decorative backlit panel). The emphasis in the decor is again on the lamps: pendant lamps with lampshades-balls and a fantasy chandelier.
Second bedroom
Designed in loft style. Imitation of rough brickwork, a metal spider chandelier and wall lamps on long legs, aged wood bedside tables, a worn leather egg chair and a faded carpet - all this creates a relaxed and charismatic atmosphere in the interior of the bedroom.
Second floor bathroom
To accommodate a washing machine, you will need to take some space from the adjoining bedroom. A bathtub with a protective screen for the shower is mounted against the far wall. The floor and walls are clad in white and brown mosaics, playing with tone to add depth to the room.
