A cozy and harmonious home environment is the key to a good mood and positive emotions. To choose a suitable idea and recreate the interior with your own hands is not only interesting, but also less expensive. In order for everything to work out, it is not enough just to study the proposed interior design options, you also need to be able to work with equipment and materials.
DIY cottage design
The arrangement of a country house and the creation of an individual project of its design is a very creative process. And even the most inexpensive materials can make brilliant things. If you are ready to move from a theorist to practice, then it's time to start.
To arrange the design of the cottage with your own hands, first of all, you need to think about the decor of the walls, ceiling and floor. Wallpaper with a picture, a symbol of Soviet Khrushchev, has long been a thing of the past. Increasingly, to improve the walls began to use various types of paints and plaster with the creation of a rough texture. The decorative stone and panels imitating wood look great on the walls. A wide range of possibilities for the design of the garden gives the use of drywall. Curved arches and multi-level complexes for the location of home electronics are just a few that can be made of this material.
Remember the important points. If you choose a material for decorating the bathroom, it should have moisture resistance properties. Give preference to paints and varnishes without the content of harmful substances and toxic elements. The walls of the hallway are covered with wear-resistant materials with detergent properties.
When choosing colors, it is better to dwell on pastel colors, bright or too dark walls will oppress, cause a state of tension. Light shades, on the contrary, will create an atmosphere of calm and conciliation. The light room visually seems larger.
Kitchen design in the country should fit into the overall picture, while being functional. If you have a lot of equipment, and plans to do everything in a Mediterranean style, you can hide modern appliances behind the kitchen unit, otherwise their appearance will spoil the overall perception of style.
If you do not want to buy expensive furniture or have not found a cottage suitable for your design, then you can do it yourself. Fashion trends are currently subject to the phrase "Everything ingenious is simple!"
Even from ordinary wooden drawers, you can create an original sofa or a spacious bookcase. If you have old furniture, you can breathe new life into it. Change the upholstery and cover the elements of a sofa or chair with fresh interesting fabric for everyone. Wooden parts can be sanded and painted with acrylic paint or stain.
The design inside the cottage should correspond to the general type of construction, and the furniture should complement the interior and create convenience.
Interior Design Styles
Centuries-old world history has brought to our days the accumulated experience of our ancestors in the field of interior design. Differences in climatic zones played an important role in shaping the principles of home improvement. Not only weather conditions influenced the choice of the use of certain materials for home decoration, but also lifestyle, religion and philosophical worldviews.
There are several style options in interior design. They intersect at some points, but each of them has its own zest.
- Classic style. This category includes styles that appeared many centuries ago and passed from generation to generation, practically unchanged, only slightly modernized. For decor, the use of natural materials, exclusive and expensive elements is implied. Elite furniture made of natural wood and fabrics can be decorated with carvings. Classical styles include Baroque, Rococo, Versailles, Gothic and others.
- Ethnic style. Directions of this category are characterized by design features in a particular area. These styles include Chinese, Japanese, or Mediterranean. A distinctive feature of each ethnic group is its inherent characteristic. To recreate this style, various kinds of details and elements typical of a particular ethnic group are used.
- Modern styles. These areas are the result of the work of designers of the XX-XXI centuries. The idea of simplification and the use of a minimum number of parts is an indicator of modern styles. The competent use of space, laconic lines and the functionality of interior elements are inherent in such styles as minimalism and hi-tech.
We always adhere to the rule: the design of the dacha inside the house should correspond to the external design. A hut of rustic-style logs is not suitable for organizing a hi-tech interior. Everything should be concise and compatible.
Minimalism
The very concept of "minimalism" means laconicism, simplicity and functionality. Premises in this style are characterized by a minimum number of decor elements. The walls are plain or with a large geometric pattern. When decorating the interior, they often use white, beige, brown, green or gray. Elements made of wood, stone, glass and metal are allowed provided that these materials create simple horizontal or vertical surfaces. There are design options for natural elements that are used in raw form: rough textures of stones, cuts of trees.
A photo of the design of the cottage in the style of minimalism is presented below.
All interior elements are presented in the form of simple geometric shapes. In the space of the room should be only the most necessary furniture. The emphasis is on freedom of space. High ceilings with multi-level lighting visually enlarge the room.
Furniture may include details of genuine leather, wood, as well as chrome elements. A very important feature is the functionality of the furniture. The bed as the main element of the bedroom should be low. You can replace the bed with a mattress, this is acceptable for minimalism. It is necessary to remember the accents: the furniture in dark colors will look succinctly against the light background of the room. Red pillows on a black sofa combined with a light background of space - an excellent color combination for the style of minimalism.
Mediterranean style
The Mediterranean Sea has created around itself a special culture of the internal arrangement of the home. Ideal for a country house. Comfort is combined with simplicity and lightness. Due to the simple elements of furniture and decor, you can save a lot of money.
The Mediterranean style is usually divided into two areas: Greek and Italian.
Below is a photo inside the cottage. Design created in the Greek style of the Mediterranean.
For the Greek style, the main color is white, and elements of furniture, decor and all kinds of accessories of marine subjects can be blue, purple or turquoise. The furniture upholstery fabric can be not only monophonic, but also with a geometric pattern, most often in a line or in a cage. They are bright accents of style.
The Italian style is characterized by the presence of brown tones and gradual transitions in shades. Wooden furniture is notable for its simplicity and carved shapes. The texture of the walls can be in the form of brickwork or a plain beige surface.
The kitchen area is functional, but it does not contain extra equipment, the headset is decorated with carved elements, you can put covers on the chairs in the dining room. Headsets made of solid wood look great. Hanging bunches of spicy herbs perfectly complement the interior of the kitchen.
Great attention to creating a Mediterranean style should be given to light. It should be a lot. It is good if the country house has a large number of windows overlooking on all sides. If not, then make sure that the artificial lighting creates comfort and the room felt the freshness of the Mediterranean spirit.
Chinese style
The culture of Asian peoples is distinguished by its sophistication and unusual color. Chinese theme is a very fashionable area of interior design. All attributes of arrangement have a philosophical meaning and provide information for thought.
The photo inside the Chinese-style summer house design house is presented below.
The basis of style is the arrangement of objects and the organization of space according to the Feng Shui principle. The selection of a specific color palette is a very important condition of the Chinese style. The perception of flowers in warm colors has a beneficial effect on the mental state of a person. In interior design, options are used in red shades that embody luck. Brown elements are allowed, and yellow is traditional to create a Chinese theme.
For the design of walls and floors, natural raw materials are used - wood and stone. The flooring may be in the form of parquet with a large texture of dark brown or burgundy. It is fashionable to consider the option of tiles imitating the color of natural stone.
We select furniture for creating the Chinese interior according to the acceptable color scheme. It is made, as a rule, of natural materials: solid wood, genuine leather, bamboo. It is very important that there are no strict forms and corners in the furniture elements, smoothness and miniature dimensions are welcome. The floor covering can be in the form of a do-it-yourself carpet or a rough wicker mat.
All kinds of Chinese attributes are used to decorate the rooms. This can be a vase with hieroglyphs or wall fans decorated with Chinese drawings.
High tech
Dynamic young people who keep up with the times always follow interesting news in the field of technology. High-tech style in the design of interior design involves the presence of functional minimalism, the absence of any decor and the predominance of geometric shapes and designs. The design of the hi-tech summer cottage room can be compared to that on board a spaceship. Massive chrome pipes and other shiny surfaces create an extraterrestrial reality.
This can be seen in the high-tech cottage design photo below.
For interior use paint. Glossy and opaque monophonic surfaces without texture and patterns are characteristic for this direction. Colors are different: white, various gradients of gray, black. Bright shades can be included, but only to create accents in the overall image.
It is allowed to use wooden surfaces, but in small quantities. Wood texture can spoil the overall impression of this design. Even floors in such an interior are more often made bulk, avoiding the use of a wood structure. To decorate the floor, a large skin of some beast is perfect.
The main distinguishing feature of high-tech style is the functionality and presence of high-tech technology. The so-called "smart homes", as a rule, are created in this style. Each room is thought out to the smallest detail for convenience and ease of life. Plasma panels, electric fireplaces, tracking systems and alarms are all elements of a modern hi-tech home.
Antique style
This direction of registration of dwellings originated in the days of Ancient Greece. Majestic snow-white columns and luxurious decoration are signs of antiquity. To create this style, not all rooms are suitable. The area of the room should be large, and the ceiling should be high. The open space and the system of round arches give a feeling of freedom of movement, and the white color inherent in the ancient style visually expands the room.
A photo of the design in the country house, designed by yourself, is presented below.
A characteristic antique feature is a large number of stucco on the walls and ceiling. It can be murals depicting scenes from ancient Greek mythology, a statue or a vase. The ideal flooring option is tile. It is better to choose light and warm colors.
Antique-style furniture should look expensive and luxurious. Well, if there is an interesting antiques that can be restored and used in design. Wooden furniture elements are made of solid wood and have complex carvings. Gold accents or ivory elements can be used to add charm.
The antique style is huge floor-to-ceiling windows. You can use large columns, as shown in the photo, in the design of the veranda in the country. Open space, a large amount of light and access to the street are the attributes of antiquity. If they are not in your home, then sufficient lighting must be created artificially. Floor and wall lights can complement the main ceiling lighting. The light must be cold white, otherwise the snow-white columns and walls will lose their grace.
Japanese style
At first glance, it seems that the Japanese style is very similar to Chinese. Indeed, this is true, but there are significant differences. The philosophy of life of the Japanese is the desire to approach nature, the earth. That is why there is almost no furniture in their homes. You can sit on a pillow, and lie on a simple mat. Not everyone will be able to recreate the traditional atmosphere of Japanese housing, but if it succeeds, then living in such conditions will be simply inconvenient. You can try to make a room in the style of Japanese themes, but with amenities for modern life.
A photo of the design in the country, created with his own hands, in the Japanese style is presented below.
To stylize our solid houses to the Japanese style, you need to visually lighten the wall structure. Divide the main space into zones and fence them off with translucent screens or sliding doors. It is necessary to provide the rooms with enough light. For the treatment of walls and floors, light colors are used - white, beige, light brown. In the photo above - the design of the kitchen in the country, which is also a dining room, as well as a place for tea ceremonies.
Wall murals are great for revitalizing your interior. But the photo needs to be selected correctly. This can be an image of a Japanese garden or large Japanese characters.
Japanese-style furniture should be low - this is the main condition. All kinds of ornaments, ruffles and inserts are also unacceptable. For the Japanese, furniture is not an interior decoration, but functional attributes.
Plants are rarely used to decorate a room, most often these are dried parts of bizarre trees or miniature bonsai trees, which have a special place in Japanese philosophy.
A great option for the design of the cottage in the Japanese style is the construction of the veranda. A bright room, glazed on all sides, will serve, for example, as the site of the organization of the greenhouse. In this case, you need to take care of the insulation of this part of the house and additional lighting. The design of the veranda in the cottage in the Japanese style should correspond to the general interior of the rooms and have themed details. A small fountain, built in the form of water flowing from stones, will fit perfectly.
Renaissance style
If you want to turn your country house into a chic palace, then the Renaissance style is perfect. A distinctive feature of the style are:
- shine and luxury;
- the presence of complex carved furniture elements;
- symmetry and conciseness of forms;
- antique ornaments and freedom of space.
Style involves building the entire composition around the main main subject; it can be a large antique table made of solid wood or a fireplace. Much attention is paid to decorative elements that create a festive atmosphere.
Furniture is made only of natural materials, they can be rare woods, chic expensive fabrics, marble. The color scheme includes warm tones of noble shades.
The use of wall paintings and copies of paintings by famous artists of the Renaissance will be a great addition to antique furniture.
Conclusion
When choosing a style, rely on the specifics of your room. In a small area, for example, it will not be possible to create a full-fledged antique style or a minimalist style. If finances are limited, then high-tech is also not an option. Study photos with images of interiors and think about which of the options will be convenient, comfortable and feasible for you in the construction.