What to Learn from Western Designers: 8 Tips for the Dacha

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Ideas that work well for a typical dacha house on 6 acres

Even the most ordinary dacha can be decorated as a stylish Western-style cottage. Several useful tips are included in our selection.

Expand the area with a terrace

The area of this cottage near Stockholm is only 33 square meters. However, the modest size is more than compensated for by its exterior — a wide terrace with benches and complex steps. There's enough space here to arrange outdoor furniture and gather guests.

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A smart idea is to create an open layout on the first floor

This option works well for those who usually visit the dacha with their whole family or friends. Allocate the upper floor for bedrooms, and downstairs create a spacious living room to spend pleasant evenings in the company of others.

Photo: Scandi Living Room, Tips, Dacha, Guide – photo on our site

An old house is great

If your country house is already several decades old, it's not necessary to update the interior at all costs: embrace its solid age and create an interior with history. The owners of this Swedish house did just that — even the TV was hidden in a special room to preserve the atmosphere of silence.

Wood texture can serve as decoration

If your house is built from logs or timber, you can leave the walls undecorated — natural wood looks very vividly.

But sometimes it's better to repaint it

The decorator Jenna Dyer Mann initially wanted to keep the walls wooden, but it turned out that due to insufficient natural lighting, they created a feeling of a dark and cramped space. Therefore, the decision was made to repaint them white.

Neutral tones are ideal for the dacha

Why? It's simple: they help you relax. It's much easier to rest in a bright interior and recharge during a weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Photo: Scandi Bedroom, Tips, Dacha, Guide – photo on our site

Natural materials are the best choice

Agree, when leaving the city, you want to relax not only your soul but also your body? For a dacha interior, it's better to choose natural and eco-friendly materials. Particle board, plastic, synthetic fabrics may emit harmful substances for health — that's not what we're going to the countryside for.

Photo: Scandi Kitchen and Dining Room, Tips, Dacha, Guide – photo on our site

Even a budget-friendly decor can transform the interior

A common situation: people bring all the stuff they don’t have space for in the city apartment to their country house. We suggest not turning the dacha into a warehouse of useless items and instead make the space comfortable to be in. Buy an affordable but beautiful vase, add a few posters to the wall — that’s more than enough.

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