Country style has many varieties. In each country for him is something special, special. Kitchen in the rustic style of any ethnicity implies simplicity and some naivete, characterizing rural life.
Russian country style differs from other ethnicals not only with a special color scheme, in which the red and green colors miraculously combine. Also characteristic for him is the use of peculiar, typically Russian textiles and decorative elements.
Kitchen in the rustic style is the dream of the mistress, who appreciates comfort and comfort.
A romantic, warm atmosphere reigns in the kitchen in a rustic style.
Rough, massive furniture made of wood makes the atmosphere home-like cozy.
In this article, read:
- 1 The main features of Russian country
- 2 Cuisine in the Russian spirit by own strength
- 2.1 Kitchen furniture
- 2.2. Finishing of walls, ceilings and floors.
- 2.3. Lighting in the kitchen
- 3 Correct design of the kitchen in a rustic style in the studio apartment. Video
- 4 Kitchens in a rustic style in urban apartments and country mansions. Photo Gallery
The main features of Russian country
Houses in the Russian village were built mainly of wooden log houses. It is this material that determines the main feature of Russian country:
- A lot of wood in the interior. Not only pieces of furniture, but also elements of ceiling slabs, floor covering, even such utensils as plates, water tanks, in the village house was made of wood.
- Typical Russian embroidery and paintings. Textiles - pillowcases on cushions, tablecloths, curtains - decorated with embroidered cocks, flowers, specific ornaments. The stove, shelves for plates, wooden and earthenware were painted with a floral pattern or images of fairy birds and animals.
- If for other ethnic groups, especially northern or mountainous, is characterized by the presence of a fireplace in the room, Russian cuisine in the rustic style has always been equipped with an oven. It not only cooked food, but also slept on its sheets. Of course, today they rarely build stoves with such beds for sleeping. But the oven itself remains an indispensable element of the kitchen interior in the Russian spirit.
- For the Russian hut is characterized by the smell of not only pies, but also fragrant garden fruits and gifts of forest and field. Therefore, in the Russian cuisine, the main decor items are fruit baskets, dried herbs, onions, garlic, dried mushrooms.
- The windows of the village Russian cottage have always been decorated with pots with indoor plants. Especially popular was geranium. By the way, a little distracting from the topic, it is worth noting that this plant is especially useful in the kitchen. During the day geranium "feeds" on carbon dioxide, and at night releases a large amount of oxygen.
The laconic decoration of the kitchen in a rustic style is ideal for arranging out-of-town cottages and villas.
The design project demonstrates that the rustic style in the kitchen can also be exquisite and luxurious.
The main requirement of the rustic style is the functionality of the kitchen space.
Kitchen in the Russian spirit by own strength
Kitchen in the Russian spirit - the most affordable and attractive option for the interior of this room. To design the interior of the kitchen in a rustic style with their own hands, the owners will not need much physical effort and material costs. Especially in the case when this interior is created in a house in the suburban area.
Kitchen set of light wood harmoniously fits into the interior of the kitchen in a rustic style. A lot of shelves, hinged cabinets allow you to save a useful space in the room.
A spacious, bright kitchen in a rustic style in the country house of a French family.
Kitchen furniture
To create such an interior, old wooden cabinets and cupboards, which in a large number were made by joiners-handicraftsmen in the last century, will do. It is a pity that there are not so many of these pieces of furniture left. But you can still find these. They can be covered with fresh paint. And you can, on the contrary, with the help of a special technique of double-layer painting, give them the appearance of aged furniture.
Instead of hanging cabinets for dishes in the rustic interior used hanging shelves or racks.
Chairs and table are selected with simple wooden forms. The table is most often rectangular. It can be massive and have carved legs. Chairs are made not only from wood, but also are woven from the vine. It is important that these items are stylistically combined with the rest of the furniture.
The tiled fireplace looks organically in the rustic style kitchen.
In accordance with the village style, natural stone was used to decorate the walls. Built-in appliances, despite the general style, gives the kitchen a modern, stylish look.
Kitchen in the rustic style - the creative combination of functionality and grace.
Finishing of walls, ceilings and floors
Creating a design of the kitchen in a rustic style, for the decoration of walls and ceilings choose the usual whitewashing. And do not try to make it perfectly smooth and smooth. Excessive "slickness" will kill the style.
If you want to make the decoration of walls and ceiling more durable, then in the whitewash solution you can add PVA glue.
Ceramic tiles are absolutely not suitable for creating a rural interior. In the most extreme case, you can use ceramics over the working area. But in this case, too, it must imitate a tree or at least a stone.
A romantic atmosphere reigns in the kitchen in a rustic style. Modest furniture made of wood is made for antiquity.
Kitchen in the rustic style is decorated in white tones, which compensate for the insufficiency of the day's sunny color.
In accordance with the rustic style for the decor of the kitchen furniture with upholstery is used.
The flooring can be made from a modern laminate. But it, too, must imitate a natural tree. There are types of this material, imitating an old natural tree with a different width of boards.
The ideal option for covering the kitchen floor is a natural unpainted oak board. Do not cover it with varnish. Enough grinding and special impregnation will be enough.
Another characteristic feature of the village house is hand-woven round and oval floorboards. They wove from the remains of fabrics, loose on ribbons.
The kitchen is in the house of a young Spanish woman.
Kitchen in a rustic style in a big house in the suburbs.
Lighting in the kitchen
Obviously, no chandeliers or LED lamps and other modern lighting devices in the rustic interior can not be.
For him, choose electric lamps in the form of kerosene lamps or multicolored candlesticks of a simple design fixed under the ceiling on a copper or iron forged circle.
In general, for the Russian country is not inherent in such an abundance of light as, for example, for the French Provencal style.
When creating the design of any room in the Russian national spirit, it is important not to overdo it. Sometimes only a few characteristic elements are enough, and the stylistics of the premises becomes characteristic.
Kitchen in the Russian style is divided into a dining area and a working one. For the design of the kitchen space colors are well chosen. A gentle blue shade looks advantageous in combination with a wooden frame.
Kitchen in Russian style with modern appliances is decorated with natural wood.
In conclusion, it should be taken into account that it is possible to create interiors in the Russian national spirit both in apartments of multi-storey houses, and in small country houses or small houses in garden plots. This style is perfect for such kitchens.
For mansions and villas, French style Provence, a Swiss chalet, perhaps an Italian rustic pastoral style, or at least a kitchen in the spirit of an American ranch, are more appropriate. If nevertheless there is a desire to create an interior of the kitchen in a true national spirit, but at the same time you want a chic, you will have to make exclusive wooden furniture on request.
The shelves are decorated with dishes with traditional Russian paintings. A successful version of the decor for the kitchen in the Russian style.
Luxurious kitchen in Russian style with properly selected lighting.
