How to Create a Rural Atmosphere in an Apartment: Example from Spain

This Spanish apartment was incredibly lucky with its view from the window: it opens up to a natural park. Designers used this advantage and created a countryside home atmosphere in the interior. Even the modest size of this two-bedroom apartment—just 60 sq m—was no obstacle.

First and foremost, designers eliminated the typical problem of small apartments—crowding in tiny rooms. They merged the living room and kitchen into one open space, creating airiness and spaciousness characteristic of a countryside home.

Characteristics of the country style were used in the design: warm color palette, wooden panels, aged furniture, and exclusively natural materials.

This style is popular in Spain but slightly differs from typical rural styles. Most of the country's population lives in provinces, so Spanish countryside style values modernity and closeness to nature, as well as Mediterranean and ethnic motifs in decoration.

The walls of the apartment were painted in sand color—a typical Spanish interior decoration. In hot climate conditions, such tones reflect sunlight and do not retain heat. The color palette was complemented with warm chocolate, cream, and nut tones.

Modular furniture in this project easily combines with solid wood furniture, woven decor, and elements made from unfinished wood.

The secret is in functional elements like a TV stand or shelves—these were made light and nearly invisible. They don’t draw attention to themselves, allowing country elements to take the main role in the interior design.