The bustle of big cities is depressing for many people, and they decide to buy a small house in the countryside. Only in such conditions does it become possible to create a real atmosphere of home peace and relax with your soul. However, the habit of comfort does its job, and the newly-made owners of the suburban housing try to equip their life to the maximum and often start by thinking through the interior of the rustic kitchen. In this case, it should be borne in mind that the interior will have its own characteristics and significantly differ from the appearance of the kitchen in a modern apartment. However, the style can be no less spectacular and amaze with its variety. Moreover, it is quite possible to do a lot of things with your own hands or fill the space with decor elements in the country style.
Design Features
The rustic kitchen is simple and concise. The interior is filled with warmth and soft lines. It would seem difficult to implement such different things in one room, but it becomes possible when certain rules are followed. So, the design features are:
- hand carving on kitchen furniture;
- the presence of a real Russian stove or fireplace;
- decor is made only of real wood and other natural materials;
- the presence of retro accessories;
- the color palette is only warm.
Village cuisine does not require large financial investments, and any person who does not have a design education is able to realize all ideas. It is believed that this style is completely uncomplicated in execution. You can purchase all furniture from wood, observe the main rule - simplicity, and the final result will delight and give family warmth.
Which style to prefer
Rustic cuisine always reflects the ethnic design of the country. Each people for a long time left its own imprint on the design of the kitchen space in a country house, and thus the following directions were developed that can be followed:
- Classic. In this case, you need to choose black, white and red colors. The emphasis is on dark wood floors. Among the accessories should be present antiques and many indoor plants.
- Provence. The style is always recognizable by the presence of delicate pastel shades: peach, beige, mint. In the kitchen, it is necessary to make the walls light, highlight them with textured plaster. The use of old boards, stone and brick is also welcome. The real antique furniture fits perfectly into the style (you can artificially age the available). Floral prints, open shelves and many souvenirs are welcome.
- Country. Country-style rustic cuisine comes in beige, dairy, green, blue and chocolate shades. Add color to the wooden floor, wallpaper with a traditional pattern or polka dots, as well as panels on the walls or wood paneling. Among the accessories should be present: pottery, curtains with lambrequin, decorative plates, wicker baskets.
- Russian. A classic Old Russian look may have a rustic kitchen. Design and interior should support bright textiles and the presence of natural wood. Whitewashing is allowed on the walls, which is done slightly carelessly. The presence of natural stone only add color. Among the accessories must be present baskets with mushrooms and fruits, hand-embroidered towels and aprons, dishes made of wood.
- Scandinavian. The base of the kitchen is made in white, and at the same time bright color spots stand out, like flowers on the lawn. The floor should be plank, but it is completely allowed to use a laminate that is suitable in appearance. In the area of the apron, you can use ceramic tiles, but always white. Decor should be minimal and maximum lighting. Furniture is concise in form.
If you wish, you can always combine all the styles you like, creating a custom solution that suits all family members. Indeed, it is in the rustic kitchen that many ideas can be embodied that are unacceptable for the modern space of a city apartment. However, even in a country house it is worth avoiding too elaborate and clumsy combinations.
Finishing is the basis of the room
Modern rustic cuisine is the comfort and tranquility of provincial life, combined with household appliances that facilitate the work of the hostess. At the same time, it is important not to forget about the basis of the kitchen - its decoration, because it is the floors and walls that always remind us that this is not a modern apartment, but a country house. According to the materials present, you can always determine the style design, which is taken as a basis. The most commonly used natural wood.
We make walls
Russian rustic cuisine has always been distinguished by the presence of a large amount of wood in the interior. It is wonderful if the country house is made of logs, and the walls no longer require special design. Otherwise, you can use wallpaper with an imitation of the corresponding pattern, decorative panels or lining. If you need to visually expand a small kitchen space, then you can use photo wallpaper with a natural pattern:
- for the Russian style - a birch grove;
- for provence - floral patterns;
- for the Scandinavian - an imitation of a rough board.
Do not be afraid of some roughness in the decoration of the walls. It is in the rustic kitchen that an uneven texture, careless application of plaster and whitewash is allowed. It is not necessary to achieve perfectly straight lines, it is better to focus on slight negligence.
What will be the ceiling
It has its own characteristics of ceiling decoration to create a rustic kitchen design. The ideas here cannot be varied, and wooden beams are usually taken as the basis. Overlappings are very massive because a real tree is used. In this case, the color of the beams should be a tone darker than the ceiling itself. If the Russian style is chosen as the basis, then you need to hang out bundles of dried herbs, mushrooms and garlic. The ceiling structure is usually made from untreated logs, but artificial materials are sometimes used.
It is worth considering that the presence of beams significantly reduces the height of the room. Therefore, this technique is only appropriate in a kitchen with high ceilings.
Flooring
It is possible to use a laminate with imitations of a real wood pattern in a rustic kitchen. The options here are not too varied. The floor from real oak planks, which are sanded and coated with special impregnation, fits perfectly into the interior.
It will not be superfluous if you drop several rugs woven on your own with your own hand. This accessory is now very popular and gives a special flavor to the village house.
Rustic kitchen: furniture
A significant component of the rustic kitchen space is furniture. Volumetric headsets made of natural wood and massive tables set the tone for the whole design and attract attention. To make the style look harmonious, it is worth filling the kitchen with the following furniture components:
- large wooden chairs and massive benches;
- voluminous table;
- wide kitchen cabinets;
- vintage sideboards.
All furniture should be decorated with panels, carvings and paintings. The presence of gratings will only add color. In the design, it is important to use plain and simple furniture. If you have a choice, then it is better to give preference:
- open cabinets instead of closed models;
- open shelves instead of lockers.
It should be borne in mind that even pottery is part of the interior, so it should always be in sight.
Subtleties in following style
It is important to emphasize the chosen style in the design by the presence of many accessories. Many additional elements suggest a country-style kitchen. Options may be as follows:
- wicker baskets on shelves;
- clay dishes in open cabinets, which is actively used;
- decorative plates hanging on the walls.
All elements require appropriate design so that nothing interferes with the contemplation of related accessories.
If the Scandinavian style is chosen, it is important to support it with the presence of oak, rough furniture. Ceiling beams will perfectly complement it and harmonize in such an interior.
Often the owners when buying a country house choose the Russian style of kitchen design. To follow the chosen direction, you must:
- instead of the usual chairs, use antique shops;
- purchase a kitchen set or do it yourself;
- use textiles.
Towels, aprons and curtains should be bright, and hand embroidery will be a special highlight.
A key element of the decor of the Russian style is a real stove. However, it is sometimes difficult to enter into modern space. A chest is also considered a necessary part, which is already much easier to install. In addition, you can store all kinds of kitchen utensils in it: from towels to appliances.
Emphasis on windows
Regardless of the style in which the kitchen space is designed (country, Russian or Scandinavian), plastic windows in any case will not work. The basis of any rustic interior is the use of natural materials, so the windows should be wooden.
Also, do not use blinds. If the style is Russian, then linen or cotton curtains are suitable. When choosing a Provence style, bright floral curtains are used.
Now very trendy rustic cuisine of East Prussia. In this case, the country interior compares favorably when all shades of green, a lot of wood and the presence of curtains with lush lambrequin on the windows are taken as the basis.
Choose lighting
Regardless of the design chosen, there should always be a lot of lighting in the work area in the kitchen. Therefore, lighting fixtures must be built into furniture, placed on the ceiling and walls. However, it is worth playing with the design of the fixtures and choosing them so that they do not look too modern and fit into the general concept of the room.
Fashion classic
Classic style does not go out of fashion for a long time. If there are absolutely no ideas in the design of rustic cuisine, then you should pay attention to fashionable classics. The advantages of this solution:
- combination of elegance and simplicity in a single space;
- The interior looks fashionable at any time.
However, classic design requires a competent approach and the right combination of selected colors, furniture and decoration. The basis should always be taken in white. This technique makes the kitchen more spacious. The illusion of a spacious room is always done with the help of light shades of the ceiling and walls. Next, you need to correctly enter the shades of brown, gray and black. Used in this color:
- furniture elements
- ceiling beams
- flooring.
The third required color is red. It makes the kitchen more life-affirming and vibrant, which brings positive. But you should use the shade carefully - in accents and details:
- curtains;
- towels;
- tablecloths.
Red furniture is also allowed. However, it is important not to overdo it and follow a sense of proportion. Designers often propose highlighting one wall in red in a kitchen. In this case, red brick is used for decoration. Against this background, black furniture and white accessories look great.
Conclusion
The rustic kitchen always looks concise and simple. Therefore, it is especially delicate to approach the choice of household appliances. Appearance should not be too aggressive and modern. Now many manufacturers produce models in retro style. It is such devices in combination with technological stuffing that perfectly fit into the space of the kitchen in a country house.