The country house style is a style that stands for romantic-rural and cozy furnishings and conveys the feeling of simple country life. It originated in the 17th century in the countryside, where wealthy families furnished their homes comfortably and enjoyed an idyllic country life.
Natural materials such as wood, rattan, stone, brick, ceramics and clay, cotton, linen and leather are the materials for the country house style and convey naturalness, informality and coziness. Exposed beams, wood paneling and real wood floors, brick walls painted in warm tones and natural stone wall coverings are elements of the country house style.
Professionals distinguish between modern, traditionally authentic, farmhouse style, English, French, Tuscan and Scandinavian styles, each with different regional styles. Each of these styles has special design elements, but the rural and cozy character is common to all.
Professionals distinguish between modern, traditionally authentic, farmhouse style, English, French, Tuscan and Scandinavian styles, each with different regional styles. Each of these styles has special design elements, but the rural and cozy character is common to all.
Solid wood furniture such as a rustic live edge table or farmhouse furniture with carvings and turned ornaments, vintage furniture and even second-hand items characterize the cheerful country house style. The furniture as a whole is more rustic and informal than perfect and smooth. In the kitchen, simple open shelves can be used for storing dishes, iron hooks can be used to display pots, pans and cutlery. Decorative elements such as enamel jugs, milk cans, flower vases, wooden bowls, baskets, lace doilies, chair covers, cushions and floral patterns in textiles and walls are rural relics that can be found in antique shops or at flea markets.
With porcelain, floral décors and pastel glazes set the accents. The carefree feeling of a coffee table in the countryside, with blossoms, fresh branches, the bouquet from the garden, rose bouquets, bundles of grain or wreaths, pumpkins in autumn and holly and Christmas roses in winter – country house style brings nature into the home.
The color palette in the country house style is cheerful in strong or pastel tones, with warm earthy red, yellow and gold tones or beige and light blue tones. Stripes or dots in strong red or blue-white set accents. Classic off-white and subtle dark blue as well as metallic tones also suit the country house style.
