All about the design of the living room in the country

Features of the design of a country living room?

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The design of the living room in the country is primarily distinguished by the fact that it is not a place of permanent residence. That is, you can afford unusual solutions and be sure: during your vacation or weekend visits, the non-standard interior of the living room in a country house will not have time to bore you.

Second moment also associated with your frequent absence: dampness, cold, dust negatively affect the state of the finish, so materials for it should be chosen of high quality, which, even in harsh conditions, will last more than one year.

Third nuance depends on the heating and the time of use of the country house. Do you only use it in the summer or do you also come in the winter? In the first case, the walls and ceiling should calmly survive the frost, in the second, keep in mind that natural materials will narrow and expand from temperature changes, which can negatively affect their appearance.

In the photo there are rustic elements: lace, oven, flowers

What to consider when finishing?

The design of the living room in the country begins with the dismantling of the old finish and the selection of new finishing materials. They must meet the requirements:

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   Environmental friendliness... Some types of board materials, wallpaper and plastics emit harmful substances into the air, which is unacceptable for living rooms.
2. Water resistance... In changing climates, condensation can form, which will harm unprotected coatings.
3. Durability... It is unlikely that you want to make repairs every 2-4 years. Therefore, it should last for at least 6-7 years.
4. Profitability... All the same, a country house is a temporary shelter, so it is inappropriate to invest in its renovation as much as in an apartment.

In the photo there are wooden walls and furniture in the country

Design starts from the very top. The most budgetary way to ennoble ceiling - whitewash or paint it with waterproof paint. Often wood is used in the design of the living room in the country: lining, false timber, barn board. To decorate and complete the composition, wooden beams are suitable. The wood ceiling looks especially good in the styles of chalet, country (natural shades), provence, shabby chic (painted white).

The next stage is the walls. Experts recommend sweeping aside at the stage of choosing materials for the living room paper wallpaper, drywall (not water resistant). Acceptable options for wall decoration:

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  The paint is waterproof, suitable for low temperatures;
• wallpaper - washable vinyl or natural;
• board materials - OSB, chipboard, plywood;
• mixtures - decorative plaster, microcement, liquid wallpaper;
• tiles - ceramics, porcelain stoneware, natural or artificial stone, brick;
• rack - wooden, plastic lining.

Among these examples, you need to choose 1-3 of those that will fully suit the style of your future living room in a country house. The most popular due to the low price and "warmth" won the lining: it is installed vertically (makes the walls higher), horizontally (expands the space), combined with wallpaper, paint, stone, brick, tiles.

Important! Before installing wooden lining, treat the walls and the tree itself with a composition that prevents the appearance of mold and mildew.

Floor spread last. Wood, tiles are suitable as flooring. It is better to refuse from laminate and linoleum in conditions of high humidity - the laminate will swell, and a fungus forms under the linoleum. From wooden boards, choose tongue-and-groove or parquet boards.

The photo shows a modern cottage with a fireplace

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How to restore old furniture?

Many are accustomed to transporting furniture to the dacha that is already tired of the apartment. Overall, this is a good option to save money and reduce waste, but make sure the interior looks classy and not an eclectic bunch of motley objects.

Quite old cabinet furniture (tables, shelves, wardrobes, dressers) can be restored: proper care will allow it to look better and serve for many more years. It is permissible to paint one that does not need repair: for example, if it does not fit into the overall composition in color, or you want to make a bright or dark accent.

Pictured living-dining room

The main subject of any hall a sofa is considered, a country house is no exception. You can drag older models yourself or contact the professionals. With the help of a banner, you will not only extend the life of upholstered furniture, but also be able to adjust it to the style you need.

If your living room in the country often becomes a meeting place, complement the sofa with armchairs, poufs, chairs to your taste.

Another must-have attribute of a place to stay is a coffee table. According to the rules of ergonomics, it should be 5-10 cm below the seat. The size is chosen based on the sofa: a tiny table will get lost near a huge corner structure, and a massive one will look ridiculous next to a two-seater sofa.

Important! Furniture for a suburban interior can be made independently: from pallets, vegetable boxes and other unnecessary containers, even from plastic bottles.

For an example of a pouf, see the video.

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Fireplace in the living room not required, but highly desirable: it will give extra comfort and warmth, warm you on a cold autumn evening, and set the right mood.

A real fireplace will require a chimney: it is laid during the construction phase. Make a corner around it where you will be happy to come to rest after a hard day. If this is not the case, put an artificial one: electric or candle.

The living room in a country estate often acts as a dining room: a table and chairs are placed between the recreation area and the kitchen, it is a kind of buffer. In addition, with such a layout, it is convenient to set the table - you do not have to ply with plates or cups across the entire hall.

In the photo there is a cottage in the style of a hunting lodge

How to decorate a living room: choosing decor and textiles

To be truly cozy in the hall, do not forget about the decorations. First of all, textiles: in the form of blankets and pillows on the sofa, a warm carpet on the floor, cute transparent curtains or thick curtains on the windows, a beautiful festive tablecloth on the table. All these seeming little things make your interior different from others: home, comfortable, stylish.

Important! Choose textiles for the style of the room: Provence - a pattern with small flowers, country and chalet - a cage and fur, scandi - a solid or geometric print.

In the photo is the design of the hall in a log house

The decor is also chosen depending on the style direction of the cottage:

• Chalet... Artificial or real heads and skins of animals, wooden figurines, pictures of hunting or landscapes.
• Provence. Vases with flowers, cells, watering cans, scrapbooking decorations, openwork lampshades, beautiful dishes.
• Scandi. Living plants and dead wood, wicker, textile baskets, abstract paintings, posters with flowers, macrame.
• Shabby chic. Vases and bottles, porcelain, stucco, antique decor.

In what style can you arrange?

The style of the interior of the living room in the country is the starting point of the entire project. It is he who determines the choice of materials for decoration, the appearance of furniture, layout, decor.

Living room at the country house in a rustic style can be found most often. At the same time, one should distinguish the country style with its rough but warm wood, muted tones, checkered tablecloths from the Russian traditional direction (lace, embroidery, white textiles, painted wood look harmonious).

In the photo, a variant of the English style

Living rooms in the country in light colors can be made in scandinavian style (preferably white, beige, gray), provence, shabby chic (white and pastel light shades). The first is more modern, the second is rustic, the third is an amazing tandem of luxury, practicality, and rural style.

In the photo, decoration, furniture and decor shabby chic

Practical solutions for a small room

Arrangement of a small living room in the country involves a minimum set of furniture and decor, mainly light shades, an abundance of natural light, artificial lighting.

Choose compact furnishings for your furnishings: a small sofa and a couple of small armchairs will take up much less space than a huge modular sofa. The same applies to the table and other furniture - the more minimalistic their design, the more space will remain in the room.

Pictured is a modern hall in the attic

Use the standard techniques for increasing the space in a country house:

• Reflection. Mirrors, stretch ceiling, film facades.
• Light range. For walls, ceilings, furniture.
• Minimalism. Maximum closed storage, a minimum of objects in sight.
• Geometry. Horizontal stripes visually increase the width of the room, make it more spacious.

In the photo there is a cozy veranda space

Photo gallery

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