Owning a house outside the city is everyone's dream, a rustic home to use as a summer vacation home (or, why not, to live in year-round!). But as we all know, dreaming is free, so today we'd like to offer you a guide to decorating a country home down to the smallest details!
Let's start with the basic idea: when we think of country homes, we immediately imagine restful, bucolic atmospheres, the smell of wheat, the sound of the wind... All sensations we can recreate with welcoming, rustic, and warm country decor. After all, decorating a country home is a bit like reliving memories of our grandmothers' homes, perhaps with a few modern touches or details that break the mold so as not to overwhelm the space and create a striking stylistic blend.
In short, if you're looking for ideas to transform your country home into a dream nest, here are five tips for taking care of the decor!
Choosing materials: wood is the real star!
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As always, let's start with the most suitable materials for furnishing a country home. Well, you can be sure of this: wood should be the star of the show! From the furniture to the exposed ceiling beams, from the flooring to all the furnishings, wood helps create a welcoming and decidedly rustic atmosphere—just what you need when decorating a country home.
To lighten the atmosphere a bit, you can use alternative materials like iron or stone, carefully chosen, of course, and without leaving anything to chance. A rough stone wall will look great in the kitchen or bathroom (alternatively, you can always use beautiful wallpaper to recreate the effect of a rough wall), while for utensils and accessories, we recommend choosing iron or burnished metal. All these are very useful materials for furnishing a country home and recreating the atmosphere of times gone by.
The most suitable furniture for a country home
Wood is also the preferred material for country home furniture! Try to imagine grandmothers' old houses: a chest, an old sideboard, kitchen cabinets... What do these furnishings have in common? Natural wood, even better if dark tones lend a sense of warmth to the home.
In our online store, you'll also find a series of multipurpose cabinets in a country-chic and rustic style, versatile and affordable furnishing accessories to complement country home furnishings, like this small sideboard pictured above. Fabric-covered wicker drawers and baskets accentuate the home's rustic atmosphere while adding a touch of lightness to the decor!
Repurpose old objects and accessories to decorate your country home
Country homes are the realm of memories and a lifestyle far removed from the frenetic pace of the city. That's why among the best decorating ideas, you can't miss old objects and accessories transformed into decorative elements, even better if they belong to our grandparents or are found at antique markets.
A coffee grinder, colorful porcelain plates, an old teapot transformed into a flower holder... Transforming old objects into small decorative heirlooms is the quintessential country home decor.
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Cozy Softness: Textiles to Use in a Country Home
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What's missing to complete the decor of your country home? The right fabrics, of course! Don't underestimate the importance of textiles: they add texture to the room and are true furnishing elements that become an integral part of the decor.
Among the most suitable textiles for a rustic and welcoming decor, cotton and linen are essential, as are wool for the winter. Colors also play a role, and in this case, much depends on the decor: black and white work very well in a modern, rustic country home, while neutral colors like gray or beige (or gingham) will pair perfectly with more traditional country decor.
The super chic idea: create a tailoring corner in your country home!
Finally, a little gem: a small home tailoring corner, a dedicated embroidery and sewing station to complete the decor of your country home! Creating a home area dedicated to your hobbies requires only a little imagination and a touch of comfort.
Of course, an old sewing machine like the one you see in the photo would be a truly classy touch. Among flea markets and old family heirlooms often piled up in the attic, however, it's possible to find hidden gems like this one, a little gem that will allow you to create a corner of the house dedicated to your passions, spectacular and perfect for making the decor of a country home even more authentic!
