Today in field of interior design there is no rigid dictate. Although in trend of minimalism and high-tech, their positions aren’t inferior to more conservative directions. For example, there are many people who want to recreate French, Austrian (Alpine), English or traditional Russian rustic interior in their country house. In particular, country style living room looks great.
Country style living room: how to choose
As already mentioned, style of country is multifaceted. This means that, first, you should determine interior with features of which country you want to equip. Much depends also on features of room and style in which the house is built.
For example, traditional Russian country style living room can’t be equipped in with panoramic windows, and for alpine chalet room with low ceilings isn’t suitable.
Living room in style of country with features of Provence
For sunny room in private house or in city apartment, decoration in style of Provence will be perfect. Its advantage is that it’s suitable for any size, even for living room in standard apartment.
A characteristic feature of interior in the style of Provence is use of only light colors. Its palette contains white, light blue, olive, lavender, lime and gray.
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French living room in style of country is decorated with vintage furniture. It should be either from light varieties of wood or with painting. We welcome the use of furniture with fittings made of paginated brass.
Country style living room: Alpine rustic decoration
Today, many people are thinking about building country house. As exterior design, Chalet style is often used. Dwelling turns out harmonious, it’s recommended to use such design and for interior.
Alpine country style living room with fireplace is excellent choice for those who prefer to spend cool evenings with family or with company of close friends.
In its decoration, natural wood and stone should prevail. No wallpaper! After all, it’s unlikely that Austrian or Swiss shepherds would glue walls of their houses.
Chalet Furniture
From furnishings for rustic Alpine living room will be suitable large sofa, or even better a few. In this interior will look organic animal skins, however, it doesn’t go about exotic. In particular, on floor, you can lay skin of bull or horse with unusual natural pattern.
Fur of animals also will approach. If you have hunting room in country house, then the best decor will be trophies.
Country style living room: American Style
Today, cowboy themes are less popular than a few decades ago. However, interiors in style of traditional ranches of North American shepherds remain relevant.
For their finishing, you can use only natural and the simplest materials. Give preference to wood and natural stone.
As for layout, American cowboy country style living room is usually designers connect with kitchen. They get there directly from street.
Semantic center of such design is stove-fireplace, which occupies entire space from floor to ceiling.
It’s finished with natural stone. D-shaped versions are also trendy with department for storing firewood located under firebox.
Main subject, without which no country living room can live, is large rough wooden table with same chairs. In addition, it will take several large sofas. It’s best to give preference to options, covered with natural leather dark natural colors.
