Today we will tell you how to create a country-style kitchen design in an ordinary city apartment from scratch: what finishing materials are suitable, what a rustic kitchen set should be, how to choose furniture, curtains and decor.
But before we begin, let's define what we mean by the word “country”, because there are two main approaches to understanding it:
- Country style is the general name for all rustic styles in different countries. In the context of interior design, they can be classified as follows: French Provence, alpine chalet, rustic, Tuscan, American, English, Scandinavian, Mediterranean and, of course, Russian country;
- Country as an exclusively American (or English) style of a village or country house.
In this article we will generalize the concept of country and consider all of the above rustic interior styles little by little.
Country kitchen - how to create and maintain a country style?
How to combine the charm of rural life and the functionality of a modern city apartment in the interior of a typical kitchen? What is necessary or desirable to take into account when creating a country-style kitchen?
All “village” styles from English shabby chic to Russian country are similar:
- natural materials in decoration, furniture, textiles and decor;
- slight roughness, simplicity, wear and tear, a touch of antiquity are appropriate;
- preference for natural color palette without bright accents and contrasts;
- furniture supposedly (or actually) self made, sewn, painted, knitted decorative items with your own hands or with your grandmother’s hands;
- V rustic interior Traditional ornaments, patterns, plant and floral motifs, polka dots and checkered patterns are appropriate;
- characterized by an abundance of kitchen textiles - towels, napkins, capes, pillows, etc.
- proper country cuisines tend to reflect national identity and motifs folk art. For example, in Russian country it could be: samovar, nesting dolls, openwork textiles, Zhostovo trays, Soviet dinnerware, etc. Take a look at following photos– it was the samovar that gave ordinary cuisine standard furniture from Ikea the soulfulness and colorfulness of Russian country music (scroll right).
What can't be included in a country kitchen?: glossy, chrome, plastic, shiny surfaces and objects, decor in a modern style, frankly artificial materials.
What to choose with care: main feature Country cuisine is lightness, ease, simplicity. The interior should look as if you didn't try very hard, and the whole "country kitchen" environment was formed naturally. Avoid unnecessary and/or poor-quality props and imitations. For example, the notorious “rude brick wall"should not be painted - it should really be rough, albeit processed and painted. And dried lavender will fit much more organically into the interior of a Provence-style kitchen than artificial lavender. But you can’t do without props in a city apartment, and using only natural materials in decoration and furniture is not always justified or affordable. Therefore, the “stylization” of a country kitchen in a city apartment is not at all a drawback if it is harmonious, and most importantly, you and your family like it.
Country from scratch - the basics of finishing
As already mentioned, a country style kitchen should be predominantly decorated natural materials. But natural materials are not always accessible and practical. Let's find out what is suitable for interior decoration?
Floor
According to the canon, the floor in the interior of a rustic kitchen is finished with natural stone, wooden planks or ceramic tiles. The first two materials are not accessible to everyone. A solid wood floor can be adequately replaced, which due to the top wooden layer is no different from the “original”, but costs less. The most budget-friendly alternatives to wood – and more “wood-like” ones – modern coatings high strength classes look quite nice and last a long time. Stone can be replaced with more affordable and practical porcelain stoneware. The tiles are suitable in plain natural tones, with a traditional pattern, or classic black and white (for Provence).
If or, then a combination of wood (in the dining area) and ceramic tiles (in work area).
The floorboard can be either painted, varnished or deliberately natural (with minimal processing).
Tip: you can decorate the floor with a small homemade rug: patchwork, knitted, wicker.
Ceiling
There are several options for ceiling design:
- Whitewashed – a whitewashed ceiling is very authentic. In this case, the base does not even have to be leveled: the interior in this style welcomes the presence of textured surfaces, rough and homely (as opposed to the ideal smoothness of lines modern styles). If over time the plaster begins to crack, don’t worry, this is not critical for country.
- More practical option – matte (!) suspended ceiling – is not afraid of floods, is relatively affordable, takes only 4 cm of height and, if handled with care, will last a long time;
- Wooden ceiling– this decoration will immediately turn your city kitchen into a rustic or country veranda. But the tree is in its own natural color will visually “lower” the ceiling, so if your kitchen is low, then think about the white wooden paneling that Scandinavians love so much;
- Combination of whitewash and wood– wooden ceiling beams against the backdrop of a freshly whitewashed ceiling will give the interior a lived-in look. But this is precisely the props that standard houses appropriate only in high-quality execution, in moderation and subject to high ceilings.
Walls
The walls in the interior of a country kitchen can also be decorated in a variety of ways:
- Painting: worth giving preference warm shades(beige, cream, natural green, light brown, olive, etc.) or basic, for example, white and gray.
- Decorative plaster: the roughness of the walls will emphasize the old-fashionedness and simplicity of the style. It feels like the owners just did the renovation themselves.
- Wallpaper: wallpaper with flowers, checks, stripes and traditional patterns is suitable.
- Tiles: ceramic or metlakh tiles are suitable for decorating a work area.
However, you can decorate not only the apron with tiles, but also part of the walls, as shown in the photo below.
- Wood paneling or wall panels : A country interior, if possible, recreates rural life, so decorating a room with wood will be as successful as possible.
- Brick: Brick (or brick-like) finishing looks old-fashioned, simple and natural. This option is best combined with painting or wood decoration, since it is completely brick kitchen will look small and cramped. In addition, the basis of country music is still wood.
Furniture and appliances
Technique
Country is an old-fashioned style, so what can be hidden behind deaf wooden facades kitchen set, it's better to hide. Subject to “hiding”: refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, food processor etc.
And what cannot be hidden (oven, hood, stove), it is better to choose a retro style, which today can be easily found in any large appliance store.
Furniture
What should country furniture be like? Let's figure it out in order.
- Kitchen set: wooden or veneered chipboard/MDF. Kitchen facades can have simple panels, carvings, metal fittings and glass inserts(scroll photo to the right).
- The cabinet can be massive or, on the contrary, lightweight- With open shelves and - after all, the country-style interior with rustic hospitality displays cute jars and clay pots, bundles of herbs and linen bags, tin boxes of tea and vases.
- The color of the furniture depends on the size and lighting of the kitchen: a large, light kitchen will not look cluttered even with dark, massive furniture; small kitchen or a kitchen with windows facing north will look harmonious if it is furnished with light-colored furniture (beige, ivory, cream, light gray, etc.).
- The table and chairs can be wooden, rattan wicker or forged. Their color should be combined with the color of the kitchen unit, decoration or textiles. Read more about selecting a dining group.
Advice: to enhance the effect of ease of rural life, make lunch group from chairs different colors or species.
Instead of the usual kitchen furniture you can buy garden furniture, for example, benches and tables with a cross-shaped base as in the photo below:
Thanks to the homeliness and warm atmosphere, each room of this type turns into a work of art.
Expressing the best moments of the past is largely possible thanks to wall coverings. Wallpaper in country style is not only artificially aged materials.
Lots of designs and effects– this is what the range of such products is famous for, and in each collection, manufacturers try to emphasize the kindest and dearest features of the past.
There is no better option for maintaining a cozy environment, so we suggest you familiarize yourself with the features of using such materials in design.
Main features of style
The specifics of the country style can be understood based on the name: translated from English “country” means “rural”, therefore old furniture, accessories from the past and wallpaper reminiscent of childhood will fit perfectly into this design.
This rustic style was originally used exclusively in country houses, but over time it began to appear in apartments. Today it remains as popular as many modern trends, although it requires a lot of effort in the process of interior decoration.
The only style similar to the country direction is. But in provincial designs, preference is given to more luxurious, lighter and more refined details: furniture with carving or gilding is considered one of the constant attributes of Provence, while in country interiors it looks completely contradictory.
But wall coverings these directions are similar in many ways, so search suitable design you can also in collections intended for provincial rooms.
One of the specific features of country style is considered the ability to use modern details without compromising the harmonious perception of the interior.
For example, upholstered furniture or bright textiles can complement the antique features of such rooms.
Choice finishing materials can also be varied.
In the process of decorating a country interior, you can use the following wallpaper options:
A country style interior will be more holistic and harmonious if you can provide a combination of wallpaper with other materials. In this design can be used wood panels and beams, which are suitable for dividing walls or the entire space.
Pay special attention to the shades used in this design. In most photos, country-style wallpaper is made in light, natural colors that do not create powerful accents in the interior.
It is believed that security harmonious design possible with a combination of no more than three shades, but in country style this principle does not always apply. For example, wallpaper with floral themes, including large number natural shades, will look cozy and festive in the interior of any room.
Buying wallpaper for country interiors, do not forget about the importance of textile accessories in this style. Think in advance about how curtains, tablecloths, and upholstered furniture will look. If you have already purchased the finishing fabric, choose wallpaper based on the available colors and patterns.
Textiles in country interiors can also be used for decoration. But you shouldn’t abuse this effect: just hang a small canvas on one of the free walls and decorate it with themed accessories or a frame.
To better understand the intricacies of interior design in country style, let's find out which approaches to the design of individual rooms are considered the most advantageous. Don’t forget that you will design the interior according to yourself, so take into account the psychological impact of patterns and colors.
Coverings for the living room
Most often, signs of country style are present in this interior. As a rule, the living room has the maximum space in the house, so realize everything design ideas it will be much easier here.
Moreover, the free space allows you to use even darker shades in wall decor: your room will not look cramped and uncomfortable if there are small accents more rich colors.
Decorating a living room in a rustic country style is possible using both patterned and. The simplest decoration option is selection of wallpaper that does not contain drawings and patterns. In this case, the emphasis on the features of the style will be created through thematic accessories, furniture and textiles. That's why walls should not merge with interior details.
As a palette for this design, you can use light and pastel colors: beige, blue, yellow and others.
Wallpaper for a rustic kitchen
There's nothing cozier than a country-themed kitchen. This interior is always personified home comfort, simplicity, family cohesion, friendly and pleasant atmosphere. You can emphasize such effects by choosing wallpaper in spring shades.
Light wallpaper can be pasted on all walls in the room. Today, the possibility of moisture or grease getting on the surface of the wallpaper is no longer considered a problem, since many types of wallpaper for walls have increased resistance to external influences.
The design of the walls of such a kitchen is possible using white, green, blue, yellow, beige colors. It is especially pleasant in an interior of this type floral theme. Complete your style with fresh flowers in bright colors– and you will get a complete design.
If you are concerned about the preservation of light shades on the walls, you can choose darkened versions of country-style wallpaper.
Muted tones on the walls require sufficient lighting and free space. , olive, terracotta, lavender and even pale shades in separate zones Country kitchens will form accents and protect walls from dirt.
Advice: to create an environment closer to a rustic natural theme, look for. On the free wall next to dining table they will look most harmonious.
Wallpaper of any of the above options can be combined with tiles, so many people prefer to issue kitchen apron precisely these materials.
Wallpaper stylized as wood or stone looks good in the interior of a rustic kitchen. Furniture and other decorative elements can be matched to match the walls.
You can decorate other rooms in your home in a rustic style.
Checkered or striped wallpaper in unobtrusive shades is suitable for your office.
In the hallway, small accents from floral-themed wallpaper or light, plain materials as a background would be appropriate.
And in the children's room you can paste any country wallpaper light colors: They will provide a relaxing effect and will not interfere with your child's restful rest.
The decoration possibilities we have indicated are not all the features of the country style. Each of you will be able to emphasize in such an interior something of your own, dear to your heart and evoked by pleasant memories.
Moreover, in different countries this style manifests itself in its own way, which means that you can learn no less interesting ideas, focusing on the historical characteristics of other nationalities.
What could be more harmonious and natural for the atmosphere? hearth and home than the warm notes of cozy country in the traditions of the good old village? Country style and its French variety, Provence, embody regularity, calm and simplicity.
Rustic wallpaper collections
The main component of the original provincial style are genre wallpapers. If you're looking to bring some southern French flair or old-fashioned country charm into your home, start by transforming your walls.
The “Wallpaper Salon” presents a rich collection of wallpapers in the country and Provence style of the American brands Wallquest and Aura in a variety of colors and prints:
- plain canvases in warm or airy pastel colors;
- coatings with an aged or sun-bleached effect;
- traditional polka dots, stripes or checks;
- delicate floral motifs.
Soulful Provence does not tolerate rough textures, optimal materials for wall decoration - paper, non-woven or vinyl coverings. Warm and homely - they will find application in bedroom design, atmospheric living room, cozy kitchen or hallway .
Wallpaper in country/Provence style - optimal conditions for purchase
In the Salon catalog you can easily select wallpaper in the Provence style using convenient system search by materials, palette, price category. It’s easy to find and buy original coatings at the best prices, you just need to leave a request for an order. Our advantages are variability of payment, a gallery of promotions and discounts, the ability to “try on” materials at home, delivery throughout the Russian Federation.
It is clear to the naked eye that country style has much in common with English, Mediterranean and, especially, Provence style.
Country style is best suited if you decide to decorate your kitchen in a country style with rustic notes, and at the same time want to have freedom in choosing interior elements.
- Welcome furniture simple design , naturally or artificially aged.
- Mainly color range pastel, slightly faded tones, but not boring.
- Free use wood finishing, stone, brick or tile.
- Open shelves for kitchen utensils or decorative items.
- Many accessories with rural motifs – canned food, dishes, bunches of vegetables etc.
- Will fit harmoniously vintage items or "antique".
- Minimal use of elements from modern materials– plastic, glass, glossy metals.
- In this style, design fades into the background - the main thing is practicality, sincerity and comfort.
Color palette
Country style should be avoided bright colors furniture facades and walls. They are considered to set the atmosphere pastel colors, which are enhanced with textiles and accessories in richer tones. So, a few general points:
- Headset color – any pastel colors you like; natural texture of wood of any shade and species, coated with matte, and less often glossy, varnish.
- The walls are decorated in light colors - white, sand, the color of baked milk, light shades, blue, yellow, gray.
- Gender – preferred wood covering, laminate or tiles in light colors.
- Additional color accents are arranged using various types of textile elements and decor in brighter colors. This will be written about later.
Examples of country style are clearly visible in the photos below.
Walls
Wall decoration, especially in a small country-style kitchen, should be approached thoughtfully and creatively. There are several options worth considering:
Painting. Initially, you need to prepare perfectly flat surface, otherwise on finished wall Any defects will be clearly visible. When choosing a color scheme, give preference to warm pastel shades: cream, beige, light brown. Olive and green, as close as possible to the natural tone, will look great. As an always-on alternative, you can use white and light gray paint.
Decorative plaster. With its help, you should create a texture on the wall that indicates simplicity, conciseness and old-fashioned design. One should get the impression that the owners themselves did not quite skillfully design the surface.
Tile . It can be used not only to decorate a work apron. If desired, you can lay out some kind of panels at the bottom of the wall. Both ceramic and metlakh tiles are suitable for these purposes.
Wallpaper . Since we are talking about the kitchen, be sure to pay attention to the quality of the chosen coating. It must be resistant to temperature changes, high humidity, easy to maintain. Non-woven and vinyl wallpaper. A cell, vertical or horizontal stripe is suitable as a pattern, small flower or national ornaments.
Wood panels. Based on them, you can easily recreate rural life, endowed with coziness, homely warmth and comfort.
Brick . It looks natural and original, but be prepared for the fact that a kitchen completely lined with brick will seem too cramped. It is better to combine such masonry with painting or wood.
Look how stylish and impressive they look in the photos below. designer kitchens in country style. It’s easy to notice that every interior contains wood: varnished, painted, untreated. It fits perfectly into this direction, emphasizing its originality and uniqueness.
Floor
Of course, this rustic style is better suited for spacious country houses than for urban small apartments. But if you use individual elements, you can recreate the country atmosphere in a small kitchen.
Wooden boards, natural stone, ceramic tiles- these are the materials that can be used to furnish the floor in a kitchen decorated in a given style.
If you do not have the financial means to purchase natural solid wood, it can be replaced with cheaper analogues: parquet board, laminate and even linoleum.
Today it is easy to find models that are extremely similar in appearance to natural material. In particular, wood-look linoleum is a fairly common and sought-after product.
Give preference to modern quality coatings high classes of strength and wear resistance. They have the most presentable appearance and will serve you for a long time.
Acceptable analogue natural stone is porcelain stoneware. This is also a fairly common product, presented in wide range in any construction hypermarket.
It won’t be difficult to find and suitable tiles. Color solution choose the most natural one, and the texture or pattern should be close to traditional ones.
For kitchens combined with a dining room or living room, it is better to use combinations of materials: tiles or stone in the work area and wood in the dining area or living room.
Patchwork, knitted, wicker and other homemade rugs will bring additional comfort and coziness to the interior.
Ceiling
There are several options for decorating the ceiling:
- Whitewashing. In a rustic style, this finishing method will look perfect. Before whitewashing, the surface doesn’t even need to be particularly leveled. Country is a design direction in which a rough, slightly cracked and textured surface will look as realistic as possible.
- Stretch ceiling. It's practical modern solution, characterized by reliability, wear resistance and practicality (with proper handling). Choose exclusively matte canvases. Gloss would be inappropriate here.
- Tree . With this ceiling design, you are guaranteed to transform city apartment to a cozy rural house. Dark shades material should be used in high rooms, while for sufficient low rooms It's better to choose something light. The material available from a material point of view is lining.
Choosing optimal solution and materials for repairs in country style, pay attention to the numerous photos. This is simply a treasure trove of ideas for those who want to create rustic coziness and comfort in a modern city apartment.
Kitchen set
Let us consider in more detail some of the requirements for furniture, which is the most in the best possible way suitable for country style:
- Material – wood (recommended) or painted MDF.
- Signs are welcome abrasions, patina etc.
- The vast majority of facades are made with panels, sometimes with elements of imitation wood carving.
- The fittings chosen are not glossy, preferably metal with porcelain or ceramic inserts.
- Choose the shape and size of the dining table based on general interior premises. If the kitchen is small, we recommend choosing extendable table in case guests arrive or family gathers.
- It is advisable to choose chairs made of wood, light contours, with slits in the backs. Massive and heavy chairs would be inappropriate in such an interior.
- Strict design requirements household appliances no, but we recommend hiding it behind the facades.
- We don’t choose a tabletop dark colors made of artificial stone or MDF.
- lay out of tiles small size. An apron made of glass or plastic is unlikely to fit into such an interior.
Selecting textiles
Textiles play no less important role than furniture.
Thanks to it, the kitchen turns from a “lifeless” room with furniture into a cozy abode of culinary wonders, the territory of a real housewife. A few textile recommendations:
- Material – cotton, linen, hemp. No film or polyethylene;
- Curtains for the kitchen in country style - choose light ones cheerful tones without any shiny or frilly elements. The preferred pattern is checks, stripes, flowers or floral patterns;
- Tablecloths, napkins, towels, aprons - from plain white to bright and rich colors in a wide variety of patterns and ornaments. Again, stripes and checks would be appropriate;
- Textile tie-down seats and chair covers.
We create comfort
The final accents are placed through additional accessories, without which it is impossible to imagine any country kitchen.
On open shelves We arrange beautiful porcelain or ceramic plates, saucers, vases, clay or wooden figurines, photo frames, recipe books. In addition, you can display jam or canned vegetables in jars with stickers and rag covers on the lids, various vessels for storing cereals, sugar, bunches of onions, etc.
Feel free to add some greenery to your kitchen – perennial fresh flowers in clay or metal pots and flowerpots. You can also plant them in enamel jugs and colored glass bottles.
A nice addition to the rustic atmosphere would be decor with images. poultry: chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese.
Lighting
Real village houses We have never been able to boast of large, bright windows, so the lack of natural light should be supplemented with artificial light.
Separate lighting devices should be placed above furniture set, and also above the dining table. For the first one, built-in ones are suitable spotlights, and for the second - a full-fledged chandelier.
In order to focus attention on beautiful dishes and decorative items displayed on open shelves, use LED strip.
To create a cozy and slightly romantic atmosphere, you can install additional sconces in the dining area.
It is better to place such devices just below the head of the person sitting at the table, so that the emanating light does not blind the eyes. Give preference to models whose lampshades are made of frosted glass.
For kitchens combined with a living room, floor lamps with fabric lampshades are ideal.
The choice of central chandelier depends on the size of the room and the height of the ceilings. For spacious rooms great solution there will be models imitating candelabra with burning candles.
For small kitchens pick up pendant lamps in the shape of a street lamp and other devices with an antique design.
Give preference to warm glow lamps. They will give the surrounding space additional comfort. Under their influence, food will look more appetizing.
Now you are familiar with how you can decorate the interior of your kitchen in country style. Such a kitchen will only get better from year to year, because antiquity and age add rustic authenticity and flavor to it. You can constantly add some notes and additions to such an interior, filling the kitchen as you want.
Country style - " rural style" - one of the most relaxed and easy in interior design.
It exists in almost all latitudes of our planet, so one room can easily combine the features of Provençal spontaneity and American practicality, Russian comfort and Mediterranean coolness.
This is why a country style kitchen is ideal solution for owners of any apartment or house.
No rules
The country-style interior is distinguished by its lack of pretentiousness, unsurpassed convenience and special “country” comfort, which always makes you feel at home.
The selection of furniture and accessories for country kitchen design reflects this mood. Natural colors, an abundance of wood, forged and wicker elements of the room, artificially aged furniture items are integral companions of this style.
Color range
A distinctive feature of country style kitchen design will be the use of no more than three primary colors, diluted with neutral ones. The best solution would be:
Pastel shades, bleached and faded colors. For French country Faded tones are typical; English and Italian use more saturated tones.
- Color contrast between the furniture and the rest of the room.
- Beige combined with different types wood and bright color accents.
- Almost any discreet red, blue and green, purple and yellow are suitable for accents.
Interior patterns
Naturalness is an integral part of the design and can be seen in any photo of a country-style kitchen interior.
Simple and discreet floral prints, checks and stripes are the perfect decoration for such a room. Then the whole composition will look natural and fresh.
Selection of furniture
Country style kitchens are characterized by laconic, slightly rough furniture made from natural light or dark wood and countertops made of artificial stone.
Instead of blank cabinets, lattice facades, stained glass windows or open shelves, and for floor furniture, the doors can even be replaced with curtains made of coarse fabric.
An antique buffet with a favorite tea set and wicker baskets in open spaces will complement the picture. All these are characteristic elements of rural style.
Country often echoes elements of classic and retro style, so when choosing sinks and household appliances for the kitchen, you should choose antique-style designs.
Fits harmoniously into the design round table with a countertop made of tiles or stone. Chairs are chosen wicker or wooden with fabric upholstery and not necessarily the same - such diversity will only emphasize the chosen style.
Room decoration
The ceiling can be presented in three options: wooden lining, suspended ceiling or painting with moisture-resistant paint.
Walls are usually painted with light colors, but you can also use panels made to look like wood, wallpaper with rustic motifs or decorative plaster and brick.
Ceramic finishes are so common on different photos kitchens in a country style, which has become its unique calling card: plant and “edible” motifs are usually chosen for panels.
Ideal choice for flooring - natural wood and stone, or their modern practical imitations - porcelain stoneware, laminate, parquet and tiles. A special effect is achieved when the floor is aged and looks like real unpainted wood.
The windows should also be wooden or stylized as wood - plastic will kill all the charm of the country style. Light curtains made from natural fabrics or blinds will complement them well.
Kitchen decor
The more vintage details there are in the kitchen, the better - decorations should create an atmosphere of comfort.
Painted dishes, a forged chandelier, various figurines, bouquets of fresh wildflowers and everything that will help achieve a special aura of calm are strictly recommended in any quantity in a country-style kitchen.
Country style kitchen design photo
