5 Unusual Ideas for Decorating a Country House

We tell how to turn an old countryside cottage into a beloved family vacation home, based on designers' work.

Play with Contrasts

Don't be afraid of bright colors: a country house interior is an excellent playground for creative experiments. Use contrasting shades: for example, paint the walls covered with tongue-and-groove panels in green and place red furniture.

Design: Yelena Zhdanova
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Bar stool made of solid wood.
Wooden tray.
Suspended lamp.
Souvenir plate with a design.
Add loft-style elements

Wood is a classic material for decorating a country house interior. But it's not necessary to go into the 'Russian hut' style. On a natural wood background, brutal interior items and accessories also look great — for example, open metal shelves in black, loft-style lamps, and minimalist decor.

Design: Pavel Zheleznov, Tatiana Borisova
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Suspended chandelier made of rope.
Chesterfield sofa.
Wooden coffee table.
Black floor lamp.
Mix plant prints

Easily refresh the interior of a country house cottage with light-colored paint for walls and textiles with plant prints. The pattern doesn't have to be identical; mix different patterns on the upholstery of soft furniture, curtains, and decorative cushions. Living flowers from the garden in a beautiful vase will complete the transformation.

Design: Ilya Nasonov, Maria Nasiedkina
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
White sofa.
Table with glass top.
Bedding with flowers.
Provence-style floor lamp.

Place your favorite collections in a prominent location

Collecting Gzhel, Khokhloma, family photos, or decorative plates from vacation? Let them serve as decoration for your country house interior instead of gathering dust in boxes or behind glass. For photographs, choose frames in the same style, and for dishes, an open shelf works well.

Design: Irina Lavrenyeva
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Wooden shelf.
Desk made of solid wood.
Metal chair.
4-person dinner set.
Make an accent on wallpapers

If your country house interior lacks color and freshness, rely on accent wallpapers with colorful prints — for example, with flowers. A good option is to combine them with painted tongue-and-groove panels: this is practical (especially if you have children). Plus, the room won't be too flashy.

Photo: Sergey Krasyuk
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Wall clock.
Tea table made of linden wood.
Plaid in a checkered pattern.
Decorative pillow.

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