On the one hand, there are those who like to have a metropolitan touch within rustic walls; on the other hand, there are “purists” who fully embrace the language of country houses.
Truth is often to be found in a perfect balance of the two. Furnishing a country house means mixing one’s daily taste with the typical elements of the place: wooden finishes, exposed brick walls and furnishing objects made of natural materials.
The beauty of modern country style lies in this ability to combine contemporary elegance and rural charm. This style is able to embellishes a country house, underlining its being a cosy, sophisticated shelter where every element expresses simplicity and refinement.
In this guide you will find 3 projects about how to decorate a country house. From pieces of furniture to decorative items, we will guide you and show you how to create a style based on man’s relationship with nature in the cosiest, most precious environment: the house.
Project n. 1: How to create a country interior with textiles, pieces of furniture, small decorative objects
This living room displays well-combined elements; in it, every object contributes to the creation of an elegant, peaceful environment. Here, modern country style becomes a way of living which celebrates the beauty of simplicity and the refinement of tradition.
Embellishing a country house with this style means creating an environment of peace, where the history the house external architecture embodies can be also found indoor, wonderfully combined with every decorative object.
Which decorative objects to choose to make the house look more beautiful? Here are some ideas:
- Decorative fireplace with shelves
The decorative fireplace is the protagonist of this project to embellish the country house. It is a furnishing item which celebrates the rural custom of winter nights spent in front of the fireplace: it connects the memory of what once was to the care of what will be.
Its elegant inlay works make it an astonishing piece of furniture, f****or its lightness and for the noble matter wood is made of. This is also due to natural light, which enhances these decorated surfaces creating a charming play of shadows which gives depth and warmth to the environment.
Its finely worked shelves are perfect to display photo frames which show precious moments, books with worn out cover, small objects of art which add a personal touch to the interior.
- Armchair
Upholstered with a floral fabric in pastel tones, the armchair we recommend invites you to relax, with tranquillity and calm. Its soft, enveloping shape is designed to insure the most comfortable seat.
Floral patterns, delicate and romantic, wonderfully suit country style, enriching it with a touch of timeless elegance.
- Decorative cushions
Decorative cushions are a fundamental element in the interior design of a chic country house. In neutral colours and made of precious materials, they provide the interior with texture and visual depth.
Every detail of these textiles is conceived to insure a unique, sensorial experience. Their elegance, made of lines, geometries and decorations, is perfectly functional both to the look of the house and to everyday needs.
- Vases
Vases are the jewels of the living room. Carefully put in various corners, these little works of art create pure visual poetry with their elegant shapes and delicate nuances.
Every vase becomes a central element which embellishes the interior and provides peace and natural beauty. Its decoration recalls the emotions of the past, turning them into unique, present sensations.
- Paintings
Perfect to embellish a country house, paintings functionally furnish interiors which prefer a modern country look. Put above a fireplace or in a relaxing corner, they can become the centre in the room, providing the interior with depth and personality.
They are work of art which enhance the elegance of and the bond among all the furnishing items, creating a sophisticated, cosy environment.
Project n. 2: Country house, ideas of natural elegance
This project is designed to enchant you with its warm, cosy atmosphere. It is a perfect example of the way design can turn a country house into a stylish, peaceful shelter.
Every element is carefully selected to create a pleasant balance between rusticity and refinement. And to remind us how much beauty there is in the simplicity of nature.
What does a country house have to have to achieve this?
- Tablecloths
With its flower and fruit patterns, the tablecloth recalls the freshness of the fields in spring. Bright colours and natural motives dress the table in a way that embodies the spirit of country life.
Textiles therefore become a functional connection between indoor and outdoor, where the interior is interpreted as a natural continuation of the design context.
- Centrepieces
Centerpieces celebrate simplicity, in its most elegant aspect. The bowls of white ceramic, with their finely worked edges, create a charming contrast with the rich tablecloth.
Their clean lines and classic shape enhance the beauty of the materials, making the interior cosy and refined.
- Wooden consoles
The wooden console, sturdy and with essential lines, pays tribute to handicraft tradition, whose natural beauty it shows through its veinings and warm tones.
This piece of furniture is a practical solution where to lay things, but it is also a furnishing item which makes the house cosier and which provides the authenticity the country style has always been characterised by.
- Photo frames
Ideal to embellish a country house, wooden photo frames perfectly match country, cosy interiors, enhancing the beauty of simplicity and tradition.
Wood veinings, enriched by handicraft working, give each photo frame a unique beauty. Put onto shelves and consoles, these photo frames create a mosaic of memories which provide the house with a story: yours.
Project n. 3: Using light to embellish a country house
Contemporary elegance, founded on nature: this might summarize this project, where lightness characterises interior design. Thanks to the chromatic contrast with the naturally warm tones of the decorative objects, this lightness can fully appear and create its wonderful effects.
This idea about the way to furnish a country house is a perfect example of how to combine functionality and beauty. Every object, from decorative mirrors to lamps, from pocket emptiers to decorative items, is carefully chosen to create a cosy, refined atmosphere where every element reflects the art of well-living.
- Decorative mirrors
A decorative mirror with wooden frame is necessary to enhance the depth and lightness of a country-chic interior. The sturdy frame, enriched by wood natural veining, intensifies the beauty of authentic materials, giving this piece a timeless elegance.
Strategically hung on the wall, the mirror reflects natural light creating movement and dynamism. These reflections amplify space perception, creating a warm, comfortable environment.
- Lamps
A product of design which delicately, elegantly enriches the room atmosphere, the lamp with fabric shade provides dim, warm light which invites you to relax.
It perfectly matches the interior and the other furnishing objects: the lamp provides the living room with a dynamism which renovates the look of the interior and enhances its beauty, same as natural light does by acting onto the environment and transforming it.
- Pocket emptiers
The ceramic pocket emptier (link) is a small yet precious furnishing object. Its simple, clean lines, embellished by floral patterns, make it very practical and perfect to contain daily objects. It discreetly, elegantly contributes to the organisation of the room, providing the table in the living room with a touch of class.
- Decorative objects
The decorative items on the table and on the shelves complete the visual beauty of the space. Every piece tells its own story, making the interior stylish and unique.
Ceramic vases with functional shapes and natural colours perfectly suit country-chic style. The small statues and artistic objects, selected for their uniqueness and beauty, insure character and personality. Every object has its place and its function, connecting what once was to what you want to be displayed here and now.
(If you want to know the must-haves in a country house, read also “Country decorations: 4 objects you must have if you want to decorate your house in country style”)
Embellishing a country house means travelling through authenticity and refinement: every detail, from materials to furnishing objects, tells a story which connects past to present.
The result is a “soft” atmosphere where everything contributes to the creation of an environment where elegance is discreet and clear. There is no desire for showing off: the awareness of living in a beauty which derives from top-quality raw materials and refined design is enough.
Discover the decorative elements to realise these projects about the ways to decorate a country house in L’Oca Nera’s collection.
Are you looking for more hints for embellishing your country house? Read also “Decorating your country house: how to create a cosy interior in country style”
