Cottage interior design: fashion trends, design features, photos

A classic cottage is usually a home of up to 100 square meters. As a rule, it consists of one and a half floors: one full-fledged one and an attic. In creating a design project for the premises of your own country house, every step is important. It will be necessary to take into account not only the interior of the cottage inside the premises, but also the personal plot, the facade. Everything should be designed in the same style..

The modern style of the interior of the premises of the cottages may gravitate towards the elements of a particular style..

Interiors are realized with the help of progressive finishing materials and with the use of high-tech household appliances.

Fashion trends

The interior of a country house has several conservative rules, but the rapid development of modern trends could not but introduce certain modifications to them. Although the preferred materials, according to the designers, still remain:

Solid logs;
Various types of timber;
Natural stone.

No matter how many years the history of creating interiors goes back, there are always classic lovers.

Recently, chalet-style cottages are especially common, as shown in the photo. This is a great combination of modern and classic style. However, any combination of styles is possible, the main of which are shown in the table..

The classic interior is always attractive in appearance, but functional in content.

Style	Idea	Description
Classical	Fireplace	This is a kind of symbol of hearth and comfort. A real fireplace will give a special atmosphere to the interior of a country house. But it is worth considering that the fireplace is preferably installed on the first floor of the house..
Wooden ladder	A staircase made of dark natural wood will perfectly fit into any room design, add warmth and comfort.
Natural materials	In home decoration, the use of natural material is especially appropriate. It can be stone, wood or even textiles. The addition of eco-motives will be original: flowers, masonry.
Decor	To give a special lightness to the interior, you can use decorative elements in a classic style. The main thing is not to overload the situation..
Green shades	This color scheme is perfect for the bedroom. It promotes relaxation and good rest.
Modern	Open space	This effect is achieved through the correct zoning of the room, color combination and selection of lighting fixtures..
Combination of different types of lighting	This is a distinctive feature of modern styles, which is not only a decorative element, but also allows, when properly positioned, to expand the space. The photo shows various options for lighting the premises..
Tiered ceiling	Multilevel ceiling will transform any room.
Spiral staircase	A modern staircase will not only have a functional purpose, but also decorate the interior.
3D image	Most of all, this idea is suitable for children’s rooms. Photos of your favorite characters will always delight little residents.
Marine motives	This decor method can be used when decorating an attic, dining room or bathroom..
Provence	Textiles and brickwork	Provence always fits well into the interior of the cottage. Eco-motifs, light warm colors and aged items will bring coziness into the overall atmosphere.
Romantic bedroom	A bright room with a large bed with wrought iron elements, floors made of natural boards and family photos on the walls is what you need for your home.
Country	Stone and wood	The combination of natural stone and wood can be suitable for a living room, dining room. This will preserve the design requirements of the classic style and at the same time bring modernity to the environment..
Kitchen area	Country in the interior of the kitchen looks especially organic. It allows you to create a calm, cozy atmosphere in the house..
Panel	Large rooms can be decorated with panels, for example, with the image of a landscape. This decor will look best in the living room..

Practical elegance is to the liking of many of our compatriots, the happy owners of country houses and cottages..

A modern cottage should be more than just a family residence. The house should reflect the views and tastes of the owners, be stylish and functional. Fashion, of course, does not stand still. Interior designers come up with and implement more and more new projects.

Several leading trends have remained unchanged for several seasons..

Spacious rooms

It is much easier to equip a large room in the house, it becomes possible to realize absolutely any ideas and ideas. White shades and good lighting are the first rule of chic design..

Fortunately, in cottages there are no special problems with the area of rooms, kitchens or bathrooms, as in apartments..

There is always an opportunity to make redevelopment, increase the required room, expand door or window openings.

If, nevertheless, there are no possibilities to increase the space of the house, then design techniques will come to the rescue, allowing you to visually increase the area of the room:

Use of light (including white) colors;
Adding glossy and mirrored surfaces;
Amplification of lighting;
Creation of multilevel lighting;
Avoiding heavy fabrics and draperies.

Modern classics can also appear in very modest interiors..

Combination of functional areas

Recently, it has become fashionable to combine a living room with a kitchen or dining room. Build interior projects taking into account open layouts of functional areas. When decorating a combined room, it is imperative to adhere to a single style in the design of the room. It can be the same finish on walls, floors, ceilings (the only exception is the working area of the kitchen, where more durable waterproof materials are used).

Furniture can be matched in one color scheme, but have a different texture.

The main condition is that each zone must have its own light sources..

The combination of functional areas applies not only to the kitchen, living room and dining room. Often, the work area is indicated within the sleeping area. For example, near the window.

The work table can be located in the dining room.

Eco style

Eco-motives have remained an actual trend in the interior of residential premises for quite a long time. They give the house a feeling of warmth, tranquility and comfort..

To create a project for such an interior, first of all, natural materials are used..

This is the only type of finish that allows you to add uniqueness to the space without unnecessary modifications. The photo shows harmonious combinations of eco-materials.

Decoration Materials

Finishes should be of high quality, practical, durable and affordable. It is desirable that the care of the surfaces is not difficult, does not require a lot of time. Imitation of concrete walls and floors are quite common in modern design. Plaster or liquid wallpaper will help create such a design..

Some sections of the walls can be made from cork.

For several seasons, textile wallpapers for bedrooms and wall panels have remained relevant. Thanks to a large selection of colors and textures, they allow you to create a unique design at home.

Imitation of brickwork is considered no less popular. However, it can be a real brick wall, as in the photo, simply processed with the necessary fluids..

Particularly noteworthy is the brick, painted white.

Color solutions

Light colors will never go out of style. They contribute to the visual increase in space, can be used as a leading tone in the design of a cottage..

White color allows you to create an airy delicate atmosphere, it is combined with absolutely all shades.

Bold contrasting combinations are still in trend. But in their choice one should be careful. Colors should fill the room with coziness.

A novelty among design ideas when decorating a cottage was the placement of bright objects on a light background.

Any bright furniture will look spectacular next to a white or cream wall..

In the current season, shades of blue have come into fashion. Moreover, the more complex the tone, the better. It is worth paying attention to ultramarine, turquoise, indigo, gray-blue, heavenly tone. These colors go well with mustard, sand, lemon. Bold, bright solutions are obtained..

Furniture selection

Simple and comfortable furniture is still in trend. Modern design projects offer sophisticated furniture designs only in exceptional cases. And those are mainly acquired because of the fame of the name of the creators.

The key to a comfortable pastime within the walls is convenient and functional solutions.

Upholstered furniture should be created from high-quality fabrics that are pleasant to the touch. The folding mechanism system is selected reliable, easy to use, quiet.

When choosing cabinets, wardrobes, dressers, it should be remembered that smooth facades are in fashion now. The severity and simplicity of such pieces of furniture is combined with any style..

In addition, such products do not require any special care during cleaning..

Decor and lighting

But when choosing accessories and lighting for a modern cottage, you should forget a little about minimalism. Moreover, the entire decor should have some kind of functionality. That is, useless figurines will not work. And you can’t litter your living space.

Everything should look organic, emphasize the chosen concept in the design.

Lighting always plays an important role in the interior of the cottage. Moreover, the larger the area of the room, the more carefully it is worth approaching the solution of this issue. This is especially true for adjacent areas. In such cases, it is rarely possible to limit ourselves to one central chandelier..

Better to use point lights.

Features of the design of living rooms

Each living room in the cottage has its own characteristics. And they should be taken into account when choosing a design..

Hall or living room

The modern design ideas of the living room are particularly influenced by the Scandinavian style. It combines lightness, simplicity and elegance. The motives are distinguished by snow-white walls, bright interior items made of natural wood, comfortable upholstered furniture.

Just houseplants can serve as decor..

All family members will be comfortable in such a living room. For more comfort in the room, you can install a fireplace.

Bedroom

A sleeping room in a modern cottage is often located on the second floor; it should be a spacious and bright room. Everything is done for the comfort of the room owners. The main accent is a sleeping place, that is, a bed or a sofa. This piece of furniture can be made with luxury elements: carved back, expensive upholstery.

When choosing a bed, designers are advised to pay attention to models in a classic style..

Children

There are practically no trends for children’s rooms. All kids are different, each has its own interests, hobbies, favorite characters, books, cartoons. All this should be taken into account when decorating a small person’s bedroom..

The main thing is to choose high-quality, environmentally friendly materials, natural fabrics and durable structures.

Rooms for teenagers are recommended to be made on the second floor in a minimalist style, observing the same requirements for pieces of furniture. Children will figure out the decor of their own territory by themselves..

Kitchen and dining room

Unlike apartments, cottages often have spacious kitchens combined with dining rooms or living rooms, which is very convenient. Manufacturers offer many options for built-in household appliances, which allows you to leave as much free space as possible. In the dining area, a fireplace, both real and artificial, will look great.

Modern kitchens are technologically advanced, multifunctional.

Bathroom

This room is recommended to be decorated in the same style as the entire country house. Especially if it is a shared bathroom for all family members. If the area allows, then you can use any color scheme. For small rooms, it is better to choose light-colored finishing materials..

Plumbing must be of high quality and functional.

Plus, bathroom renovations are not something to save on. As a rule, interior renovation is the least frequent here..

The interior design of a cottage is not only a choice of furniture and finishing materials. To get comfortable and stylish housing, you will need to think through every step, develop a project, coordinate it with builders and designers, or immediately contact them for help..

To create an interior that will not have the feeling of being in a museum, but will create a comfortable atmosphere for living is not an easy task, but doable.