Designing a room in the country style is an interesting design solution for any apartment or villa. This style originated in the UK and gradually found widespread use in the US and Western Europe.

Country is characterized by spontaneity and originality.

Country style alpine country house.

Country in modern American style, or country in calm tones.

Interior of a country-style living room in a large country house in the north of France.

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Under the influence of national traditions, the rural style has somewhat changed. We can distinguish the following features of country style in the interior:

1. Rough finish of walls and ceiling.
2. Use only environmentally friendly materials.
3. Furniture items are often forged.
4. Interior in the country style involves the use of paints and wallpapers mostly light tones.

There are several types of this style:

1. French Provence.
2. Scandinavian.
3. Classical English.
4. American and modern New England.

In this article, read:

• 1 What is French and Scandinavian country?
• 2 What are the characteristics of English and American country style?
• 3 Diversity of country style. Video
• 4 Country Country Style

What is French and Scandinavian country?

French country style was named "Provence" in honor of the southern province of the country. This style can be safely called the personification of the village. Provence in the late XIX-early XX centuries has gained immense popularity in Europe. He attracted everyone by his simplicity and elegance of the interior. Apartments or country houses, decorated in the style of Provence, suggest the presence of furniture of a simple configuration. As a rule, everyday objects are decorated in light colors. Furniture for the interior should be made of environmentally friendly materials and have clear geometric lines. The interior in the style of the French Provence gives the owners of the apartment peace and warmth. Most often, the walls of the room are decorated in beige or milky colors. If you do not like bleached walls, you can use pastel shades of terracotta. The colors should be somewhat diluted and a little fade in the background of the furniture.

A cozy bedroom in a rustic style in the province of France Chateau.

The bedroom is in the mixed style of country and Provence. French country style is always charming, rough furniture and negligence of interior decoration are not allowed.

It is guessed that the house with this wonderful bedroom is located in one of the rural provinces of France.

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The floor, made in the style of the French Provence, must be massive. Best if it is made of stone. Undoubtedly, it is not always possible to lay a stone floor in an apartment. In this case, you will come to the rescue of ordinary terracotta tiles. For the cuisine in the style of Provence, a combination of yellow and blue is perfect. As an illuminator, it is best to use a forged chandelier.

Scandinavian country is the embodiment of simplicity and elegance. The inhabitants of the north always strive to fill their homes with light and warmth. The design of the apartment in the style of Scandinavian country has found wide distribution in Denmark, Norway and Finland.

A room with massive dark furniture in Scandinavian country style. The fireplace is a rough finish, an echo of the severe vikings of the north of the country.

Country style in a city apartment is not a prudent Swede.

Required attributes of the Scandinavian room: many pictures and photos in a modest framework and unpretentious light shelves, many shelves.

Scandinavian country style allows negligence in the design of the room. I wonder where the owner of the house "Black Square" Malevich.

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These countries have always been characterized by a harsh climate, which subsequently left its imprint on the design of housing and household items. For Scandinavian country characterized by the following features:

1. Painted and wooden furniture is made in milky tones.
2. Sometimes the objects of everyday life and walls are stencilled.
3. Country style in the interior is distinguished by an abundance of light.
4. The windows should not be covered with massive curtains.
5. The luminaires have a simple geometric shape and are made of light wood.
6. The floor is made of white pine or beech. Sometimes it can be toned.
7. The walls are smoothly plastered and covered with water-based paint. Sometimes use Swedish wallpaper with a simple drawing.
8. The doors are painted in the same tone as the walls.
9. The ceiling can be covered with light wallpaper or simply covered with plaster.

What are the characteristics of English and American country style?

Classic English country style - a sample of restraint. It involves the use of a saturated color scheme of mostly dark tones. Most often dark green or brown colors predominate. Furniture, as a rule, is massive and made of natural wood (mostly from cherry or mahogany). In English, it is appropriate to use a leather sofa. He will emphasize the exquisite taste and decorate the interior of the apartment. The dishes and lighting elements are made of brass or porcelain. Most often the country style is widely used in country houses and cottages, but with carefully designed design it will be an interesting solution for the interior of your apartment.

Recognizable combination of light finish of walls and ceiling, and the contrast of dark age old wooden beams of an English country house.

The country style of the southern part of the kingdom allows for a retreat from English restraint. Beautiful living room with large windows. The designer deliberately overloaded the room with beautiful furniture combining luxury and coziness.

Hunting house with a country-style living room.

The room of a young lady in a country house in the country style.

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Nowadays, bathrooms are very popular, they are made in the style of English country. The floor is made of clay tiles. However, an obligatory condition is the registration of all construction materials for a tree. The ceiling is decorated with massive beams or left plastered. The walls are best laid out with marble or brick. Patterns should be avoided. Sometimes the walls are covered with wooden panels. The bathroom needs to be chosen in retro style. Special charm is given to her forged legs. Lighting should be soft. For furniture in the bathroom, vintage lockers are best.

Careless country style tired American farmer.

American country is not as "thin" as French, it's easy as Scandinavian, it's thorough.

Modern country style in the decoration of the room. The American version.

A modern version of American country and a locker from my grandmother.

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American country style in the interior is of two kinds: it is Sheker and New England. The second became a modern interpretation of the village style. In American country design, mostly dark green colors are used. In the New England style, it is appropriate to use red and blue tones. The country style is characterized by a monophonic background of the walls. Most often they are covered first with bleaching, and then matt compositions. Sometimes as a coating, grooved boards or rough plaster are used. These materials are also ascetic and rustic at the same time. The main accessory of the American country is a rack hanger. Paul, like in any other country style, is made exclusively of organically pure materials. Textiles are also made of environmentally friendly fibers.

Diversity of country style. Video

Country Country Style

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