Finishing features
A bedroom in a country house is the quintessence of rustic style. If you want to make it as environmentally friendly and close to nature as possible, choose the right materials:
- Tree. A log country house does not need to be improved from the inside: exposed beams look both warm and brutal. Do the walls still need to be closed? Use clapboard, barn board, block house.
- Stone. Although it seems cold, its natural origin is ideal for eco-style bedrooms and chalets. It is appropriate to surround the fireplace with stone, or use it in wall decoration.
- Brick. Not the most suitable material for country music, but if your house is in a loft style, why not?
The photo shows the finishing of the slopes with barn boards
Most often, a bedroom in a country house is decorated with wood: it is accessible, inexpensive, reliable and environmentally friendly. The surface is left in its natural shade or painted over in any suitable shade.
Advice! A light palette will make the bedroom more spacious, comfortable and “more expensive”.
Decoration of premises at the dacha
Kitchen
A kitchen in a country interior can be small, but have all communications and a basic set of cabinets and tables. The kitchen can be decorated with fresh flowers, tablecloths, curtains, handmade items, and painted plates. At the dacha, a countertop made of tiles, stone, or wood is appropriate.
The photo shows a country kitchen interior, which is characterized by natural materials, unfinished walls, and linen curtains on the windows.
Living room
The main attribute of a rustic living room is a fireplace, and depending on the style, the interior may look different. This could be wicker sofas against the backdrop of log walls, a massive table with a large sofa, antique furniture with carpets, paintings and a large tableware. Bright accents are added unobtrusively, as in the next photo.
In a small house, it is best to combine the kitchen with the living room to expand the space. The kitchen-living room can smoothly flow onto the terrace with a barbecue; in the living room area you can place a sofa and a large table; 1/3 of the space can be allocated for the kitchen.
The photo shows the interior of the kitchen-dining room, which is combined with the living room. The absence of walls adds space, and it is also easier to heat such a dacha.
Bedroom
The bedroom is usually located on the second floor. To decorate it, they use paper wallpaper, plaster, and if it is a wooden dacha, then the timber is coated with a protective varnish. The bed can be iron or wooden with drawers; a chest of drawers or a wardrobe is required.
The photo shows a bedroom in neutral colors without wall decoration, the natural beauty was emphasized with bleached linen curtains and a red window.
Veranda
A veranda or terrace creates the first impression of a country house interior. Regardless of the size of the veranda, it can be comfortably furnished with the help of a light or wicker furniture group, a small cupboard for tea utensils, a folding or stationary table.
If the terrace is glazed, you can decorate it with short curtains or light tulle. The open veranda will be shaded by a fern planted on the roof, or climbing grapes.
The photo shows an open veranda for family evenings, where water-repellent furniture with soft pillows was chosen.
Hallway
The hallway should always remain as empty as possible, so a shoe shelf, a low bedside table and hangers will be enough. Here you can also place a cabinet for garden tools. For decoration, you can use a knitted runner, a key holder, and bright baskets.
How to decorate a bedroom: choosing decor and textiles
Bedrooms in a country house need not only characteristic decoration, but also decoration. The easiest way to transform a room is with textiles: curtains, pillows, blankets, bedspreads, carpets. Choose them according to style: for example, a country patchwork quilt.
The photo shows a cozy room with light lining
Paintings (preferably depicting nature), family photographs, candles, bouquets of fresh flowers, and dead wood are used as additional decor. The last thing to decorate a bedroom at the dacha is as simple as shelling pears: leave the house, collect beautiful flowers, put them in a vase.
Bedroom in your country house
When renovating a country bedroom, you can embody any creative ideas, even the most incredible ones. Often, much more ideas can be brought to life in country premises than when renovating an apartment. For this room in a country house, it is best to choose a room away from extraneous noise and eyes. The bedroom should not be next to the kitchen or living room. A good solution would be to place a comfortable and cozy bedroom on the top floor if the house is multi-story.
Choosing the style of a bedroom in the country
When choosing what style to decorate your bedroom in, you should take into account the overall style of the whole house. If you are the owner of a luxurious wooden house, then country or Provence style will be the ideal solution. When designing a bedroom, you can use decorative elements characteristic of a traditional Russian hut. For those who are fans of minimalism, a high-tech style in a country house will be appropriate and will please the eye.
If the bedroom will be used as a place exclusively for sleeping, then a small room will be sufficient. If the bedroom becomes a place for relaxation, hobbies, or meeting guests, then you should choose a more spacious room.
Large bedrooms allow you to accommodate more furniture and interesting interior items. It is only important to place it correctly so as not to create chaos in the room. It will be easier to furnish a small room, but it will be more difficult to place furniture correctly.
Basic rules for decorating a bedroom in the country
When decorating a bedroom in a private house, just like in any apartment, you should follow a few simple rules. Of course, everyone creates their own special and unique bedroom style, but there are a few simple rules that you should not forget about. These rules will help you avoid mistakes and shortcomings when decorating this room. And here are some of them.
- You should choose the color scheme of your bedroom carefully and carefully. For the bedroom, soft pastel colors are the most acceptable. These can be either light or darker shades. It is important not to use bright colors, as over time they will begin to irritate and have a negative impact. In addition, bright colors will not allow you to fully relax and unwind.
- It is recommended to use natural materials for finishing. At the dacha, such materials will not only be appropriate, but also beneficial for health. Natural materials will have a beneficial effect on sleep. Also, for example, oak furniture is the most resistant to climate change.
- Fans of bright colors can use them when choosing decorative elements and bright interior items that will become the highlight of any design.
- The bedroom should not be overloaded with furniture. A built-in wardrobe is perfect for a bedroom, as well as built-in shelves, for example, in a niche in a bed. Thus, the room will be more spacious, and therefore brighter. Built-in furniture is especially relevant for small bedrooms.
- Good and proper lighting in the bedroom is an important factor that should not be forgotten. In a bedroom in a country house, the lighting should not be too bright, but not dim either. Proper lighting is usually achieved by using multiple lighting fixtures.
In what style can it be decorated?
The most popular styles in country houses are rustic. Country is warmer and darker. Uses the texture and shade of wood in abundance, loves the color red, and looks very cozy.
The photo shows traditional English style
Provence is lighter, but no less beautiful. Wood is painted white, textiles are preferred to be light, and the pattern is a small flower.
If the rest of the rooms are decorated in a modern style, such as scandi or loft, it should also be used in the bedroom.
The photo shows chalet style
Fireplace and stove in the interior
If you have a fireplace or stove, you don’t have to clutter up your country interior with additional decorative elements, since in addition to the heating function, it is an independent accent.
Fireplaces can be open, which are built into the wall, and closed, heating a large area, covered with heat-resistant glass. The fireplace is decorated with carvings, cast iron panels, and tiles.
The photo shows an interior with a closed fireplace, which you can admire without the smell of smoke in the house.
The stove not only heats the house, but also creates an original country interior. It can be stationary, tiled, or mobile, which can be installed in any room. You can cook food on a stove and it is cheaper than a fireplace. Most often located in the kitchen.
Practical solutions for a small bedroom
A small area is not always a minus: approach its design wisely and you will get the ideal space for sleeping.
The photo shows a small room above the stairs
Economy class interior
In order to create a soulful country interior, you can use the following rules:
- Using unnecessary things. You can make new upholstery for furniture, paint a table, combine new furniture with old. Decorate a simple closet using decoupage.
- You can buy things second hand cheaper on platforms or in discount stores.
- There is no need to skimp on the quality of finishing and then the house will look good with simple furniture.
- High-quality textiles will hide all imperfections; they can also be changed without significant damage to the budget.
- Give preference to plastic and artificial stone, paper wallpaper, artificial rattan and PVC film coating of facades, which imitates the texture of wood.
Photo of a small economy class country house (1 option)
Photo of a small economy class country house (2nd option)
The interior can be made unique with handmade furniture and decor. To bring your ideas to life, you need to use high-quality materials and not skip important stages of their preparation.
The photo shows the interior of a seasonal house, where the decor consists of colored caps and framed paintings without reference to style.
Photo idea “Mobile coffee table made from pallets”
You will need:
- 2 pallets,
- 4 wheels,
- durable glass across the width of the bottom of the tray,
- paint for wood.
Use sandpaper to sand the outer surface of the pallets. If the table is intended for a veranda or street, then it must be coated with a primer for outdoor use. Cover with paint. Attach wheels to the bottom, connect both pallets to each other using self-tapping screws. The glass can be placed on glue, or simply placed on the table.
The photo shows a table made from two pallets, but you can make a bedside table, a taller table and a sofa in the same way.
Photo idea “Wall-shelf made of wooden boxes”
You will need:
- 10-15 vegetable boxes,
- screws,
- varnish for covering wood.
New drawers do not need to be treated, it is enough to varnish them; used drawers are best sanded and then can be painted. Select the wall near which the shelf will be placed, draw a sketch based on the size of the wall and drawers, as well as their position. Secure the boxes together with self-tapping screws, starting from the bottom row.
The photo shows how the boxes do not fit tightly together, which creates new niches. This homemade wall is suitable for organizing things in the kitchen or attic.
Photo idea “Hanging cutlery organizer”
You will need:
- 2-3 wooden cutting boards,
- protection varnish,
- small pieces of fabric,
- openwork ribbon for decoration,
- glue gun,
- hooks
It is advisable to select boards of the same shape, make holes for the hook, at this stage the board can be decorated with painting if the fabric used is plain and not like in the photo. Cover the boards on all sides with varnish, glue the pockets, and decorate the edges with openwork tape. This decor will decorate an outdoor gazebo, kitchen, and you can store not only spoons there. Also, one board can have several pockets.
The photo shows an idea for organizing the storage of dishes in a rustic kitchen. For better protection from moisture, cutlery should be wiped well after washing, and cutlery should not be hung over the sink.
Photo idea “Hard pouf for the veranda”
You will need:
- tourniquet,
- glue,
- wheel tire,
- euroscrew,
- screwdriver,
- 2 circles of chipboard according to the diameter of the tire.
Attach the chipboard using European screws, forming the bottom of the pouf, fill the inside with foam rubber or other material for density. Cover the top of the second chipboard with a piece. Wrap a tourniquet or rope around the ends and top of the pouf, and coat generously with glue. The photo shows an example of a pouf made from one tire, but you can also make it taller, cover it with fabric, and make the seat soft. You can also make small legs from 4 bars.
In the photo there is a pouf made from a tire, which has found a second life in the form of country furniture and can be useful on the terrace.
The photo examples and ideas for decorating a country house interior show that you can decorate a country house with your own hands, using everyday household items. Cozy textiles and balanced organization of space will make the dacha a favorite vacation spot.
The times when old or broken furniture was taken to the dacha are long gone. Modern owners of such plots want to create an original and comfortable place to relax, and not end up with a warehouse of broken things. Therefore, the question of how to create a country house interior with your own hands, indoors and outdoors, is of great interest to the owners of such objects.
