How to Decorate a Cozy Country House: 10 Examples

Summer is in full swing — the perfect time to refresh your country house interior. How exactly? Take note of these ideas from real projects!

Designing a Traditional Country House

Pavel Zhelезнов and Tatiana Borisova decided to recreate the traditional interior of Russian estates in an ordinary country house, complete with a grand parlor and dining room. The designers were inspired by the history of the location where the house is built. The house itself, with its rich history, serves as a home for three generations of the same family.

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Design: Pavel Zhelезнов, Tatiana Borisova

Cozy House with IKEA Furniture

Irina Gvozdeva transformed her country house in record time — just 2 months. The interior of a typical log cabin was designed in a minimalist modern style, based on affordable IKEA furniture and handcrafted decor.

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Design: Irina Gvozdeva

Kitchen, Living Room, and Bedroom in 30 Square Meters

Challenging task — making a small house with family history feel more spacious and bright — was entrusted to Elena and Ivan Proskurin. The designers removed internal partitions and combined a functional kitchen, dining area, and cozy living room in one space.

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Design: Space4life

Budget-Friendly Country House in Russian Style with a Real Fireplace

"We used familiar images, color palette, and associations. We didn’t aim to make it 'a la russe,' but rather a vibrant interior," explains Dina Kostochka. "When choosing the color palette, we were inspired by festive Russian folk costumes. Red beads, pearls, blue silk, white embroidery, and flowered scarves with fringe were our guiding elements."

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Design: Dina Kostochka, Nina Birkadze

Country House with a Warm Veranda and Kitchen Under the Stairs

Walls covered in wood and wallpaper, wooden floor planks, practical yet elegant furniture — this country house interior turned out simple yet very elegant.

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Design: Galina Yuryeva

How to Transform a Country House Without Major Renovation

To bring order to an old country house, the owner turned to designers. The main goal was to make the layout more functional and create a light interior for daily life. Since the French Provence style was closest to the client’s preferences, it became the basis for the design.

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Design: Maria Nasedkina, Ilya Nasonov

Country House Designed by Irina Lavrentyeva

After renovation, a typical country house in the Moscow region turned into a true home sanctuary with traditional furniture, family photo gallery in the office, and a burlap chair in the living room.

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Design: Irina Lavrentyeva

Small Cottage Near Minsk

This rural house has just 68 square meters, which is even a bit too much for an apartment. Yet there’s room for a living room, two bedrooms, and a relaxation area on the mezzanine floor.

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Design: Zrobym Architects

Country House Designed by Architect Ilya Nasonov

The country house for Ilya is a nostalgic trip to childhood, not just a place to relax with family on weekends. The existing situation dictated: village means Provence. Color — russet, material — wood. To lighten the overall look, simple and cozy furniture was needed.

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Design: Ilya Nasonov

Country House in Eco Style by the Volga River

The clients wanted the entire house to be designed in one style. Unifying elements were decorative paneling made from ash wood and an abundance of textiles — for example, curtains hang even in the hallway on the second floor. The color palette is natural: warm and muted tones, with bright textile and furniture accents.

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Design: Studio 'Easy'