The kitchen is the place where the average person spends a lot of time preparing or eating food and drink. Some even drag a laptop into this room for easy viewing of TV shows and the Internet. Therefore, for the interior of a rustic-style kitchen, the design is reminiscent of childhood, that lightness and carelessness.

The concept of rustic style is very broad and includes different styles: Russian village, American country, French Provence, Swiss chalet. Everyone has an idea of coziness, originally from childhood, which we would like to embody in the kitchen space. The simplicity and natural materials of a rustic kitchen interior are a winning option. This decor does not have a strict framework, so everyone can choose an option suitable for the price category and corresponding to the desires. The size of the kitchen also does not matter, the style is suitable for both a small apartment and a large kitchen in a country house. But the whole apartment should be designed in a spirit close to natural, for example, Scandinavian, so that there is no contrast between the rooms.

Color spectrum

The kitchen looks cozy in many ways thanks to the right color scheme. When repairing, you should avoid bright flashy colors, focusing on the natural color of nature. Almost all pastel shades will do. The design of the kitchen is created in calm combinations without sharp contrasts.

In favor are shades of brown, gray, yellow, blue. The main array (walls, furniture, floors) is selected in this range. When the main work is completed, bright notes can be added using decor elements: curtains, vases, napkins, rugs, etc. In the future, it will be possible to easily transform the look of the kitchen by changing parts, without repair and purchase of new furniture.

Delicate, pastel coating will go well with details of different colors, you don’t have to start finishing again when changing furniture.

Choosing walls

The good news is that rustic renovations are easy to do yourself. Excessive accuracy is not held in high esteem here, on the contrary, a natural look is valued. We choose materials for walls according to style, desired result and price category. A tree or stones will look good, even lining will be appropriate.

Or you can just paint the walls in a neutral color. Decorative plaster looks better, thanks to its texture, it creates a unique look.

The most budget option is wallpaper with a light ornamental pattern. But plastic, tiles, metallized surfaces look as inappropriate as possible, destroying the whole idea of a rustic style.

Resolving the gender issue

In the design of the floor, excessive accuracy and high cost should be avoided. Do not use parquet, or lay out marble mosaics. An unobtrusive laminate to match the walls with a simple ethnic pattern will look good.

The floor covering should not attract much attention, it is just a base, like the walls. It is possible to lay out the floor with tiles, but not shiny, but matte, light with the effect of antiquity. Porcelain stoneware with the effect of a wooden or stone coating is suitable. Then it is ideal to throw warm floorboards on the floor, which will make a color accent and warm your feet.

Ceilings and lighting

An important role is played by the design of the ceiling.

Decorative beams are made from raw wood, painted or bleached boards. They can be used for interesting lighting design, or you can hang bunches of herbs and vegetables on them. But the option with beams is only suitable for high ceilings, which not every home can boast of.

In the case of low ceilings, color can play the main role in creating an image. Give up white in favor of a milky or pastel shade, complement the ceilings with stylized lamps. Try lampshades made from natural materials, or stylized as garden lanterns. Modern chandeliers in this style will look out of place, but you can use antique wrought iron chandeliers on a chain. But such chandeliers are also not an option for a low ceiling.

Furniture selection

A large table would be appropriate here, at which the whole family will gather; a variety of cabinets for storing dishes; open shelves filled with kitchen items. Thoughtfully it is necessary to approach the choice of seating, for example, benches decorated with pillows for gatherings in comfort. Or heavy chairs, stools to match the table. Massiveness is welcomed in the design of this style. Wood surfaces, wrought iron backs and wooden shelves are suitable. A massive sideboard and other antiques will fit well into such an interior.

If the room is small, then massive furniture will be too uncomfortable. Modern style allows wickerwork, such as rattan. You can pick up everything from rattan, even cabinets and shelves. Another winning find will be a chest. With it, we add color to the room, get a place for storage and, throwing a blanket and pillows over it, we get a comfortable place to sit. The main thing is not to put things that you constantly use into it, because it will be inconvenient to take off all the pillows every day to get one thing.

The arrangement of furniture in the kitchen is linear and island, where the island means a Russian stove, which used to be the center of any home. But when creating housing for yourself, first of all, think about how comfortable it was for you. The way everything you need will be at hand, so that you do not have to search through every locker in search of that same pan.

Choice of technique

This part is the most difficult and costly part of a kitchen renovation. Massive modern technology will kill all the charm of antiquity. Of course, you should not acquire a real Russian stove and cook in it. Designers suggest using built-in appliances, or carefully masking it behind cabinet doors and curtains.

The only piece of equipment that "has the right to life" is the hood.

Manufacturers produce retro models and even hoods stylized as a chimney. Match the hood to the color of the kitchen so that it does not stand out too much and does not attract attention. Silver technology with a bunch of buttons and flashing lights should be hidden from view.

Image details

The main note of the interior is always the details and various trifles. We use them to set the tone. In a rustic style, the following details are accepted:

family heirlooms
If there are things in your family that have lived their lives for more than one generation, give them a second chance. Candlesticks, photographs, figurines - will make the room cozy and unique
An abundance of textiles
Use curtains, curtains, napkins, pillows. Their role, on the one hand, is decorative, and on the other hand, these are very functional things. Pillows will give comfort when sitting, curtains will help hide household appliances and open shelves, and napkins protect things from dust.

Dishes
The dishes in such a room do not need to be hidden from the eyes, but on the contrary, it is worth demonstrating in every possible way. Hang pans over the stove, put pots and pickles on the shelves, pick up interesting kitchen appliances. Let the dishes become an element of decor without losing their main function.
Phytodesign
Hang bunches of field herbs that can be used to make tea. Dried chamomile, mint, or lime. Choose what you like. It is appropriate to hang garlands of garlic and onions, as was customary before. Will look good wild flowers in a vase, or ikebana.

Photos, or paintings
Hanging modern art, or abstraction is not worth it, but a pastoral landscape, a still life, an image of an animal will be in suit.
Handmade
Homemade things make the room unique, which is very much appreciated all over the world. These can be curtains, towels, napkins, or a heating pad for a kettle. Embroidered kitchen motifs on the panel, or a soft toy in the form of a brownie.

Rustic style in the interior of the kitchen is one of the most democratic design options. It does not require huge financial investments, and all changes can be done by hand. This design is suitable if you want to change the kitchen with minimal investment, keeping the old furniture, or buying an inexpensive one at a flea market.

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Historically, the rustic style developed from what people commonly saw in the houses of the countryside. Due to the fact that each country had its own materials for construction and decoration, customs and traditions, this style varies greatly from place to place.

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Varieties

Several types of this style are widespread:

American country;
Greek Mediterranean;
french provence.

But, nevertheless, when a person in Russia hears this phrase, then in his mind a picture is drawn of chopped walls, wooden furniture, a white Russian stove with cast iron pots and a poker, the aroma of freshly baked bread. In a word, everything that can be seen in a village hut. And now, when many are tired of the frantic pace of city life, they are increasingly paying attention to creating a corner in their apartment or house where you can take a cup of tea or coffee, close your eyes and imagine that you are in a house in the middle of a field, and behind a hill the river murmurs and the cow lows.

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Fifty Shades of Wood in a Rustic Kitchen

The main distinguishing feature of the Russian village style is the abundance of wood. Everything can be done in the colors and texture of wood: walls, floor, ceiling, furniture. A huge number of texturing options allows you to sometimes achieve amazing combinations.

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Interspersed with other colors are not uncommon: white - the Russian stove, blue - the sky, green - grass. But this should not be abused.

DIY kitchen interior design (photo)

To equip the kitchen with your own hands, it is best to level the walls and chop them with clapboard or other wood material (see also). When repairing, this will create a bright and cozy basis for the room. If this operation is not suitable due to price or fire safety considerations, then you can paste them with wallpaper with a wood texture (considered). If the dining room is located in a chopped wooden house, then the walls can be left as they are, they look great and will be in harmony with the rest of the interior elements.

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The best solution for the ceiling would be plastering and painting it white. Such an old ceiling looks great and is easy to clean. It will look beautiful if the walls twenty to thirty centimeters from the ceiling are painted white.

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For the floor, it is better to use parquet, laminate or floorboard. If desired, you can also purchase linoleum with wood texture.

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For lighting, either antique lamps or hidden lighting that can be hidden in decor elements or furniture is best suited.

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Furnishings

An excellent material for the manufacture of furniture, like everything else, is natural wood. But wood-like materials will also look beautiful (see article): laminated or coated with a polymer film.

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The kitchen set should be ordered large, cabinets with glass doors, behind which dishes are visible, will look great in it. It will be useful to have a lot of shelves that will be useful in the future for storing spices and other small items, as well as further decoration.

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For countertops, both natural and artificial stone, as well as other durable coatings, are suitable. Color - better close to the main tone of the headset or the same texture with it.

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Plumbing should also be selected antique: brass or bronze, which does not draw attention to itself.

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No matter what the structure, shape or size of your dining table will be, it is best to make it from natural wood: birch, spruce, larch. If the kitchen is spacious and the table is large, then next to it you can place benches instead of chairs, this will give it an additional entourage. Tablecloths are best used in light colors with a simple pattern in green or blue.

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Many apartments now have such an element as a bar counter. It can also be placed in the context of the interior, using a little imagination. For example, to give it the look and color of a Russian stove. However, the bar counter, made in colors that are in harmony with the walls and other furniture, will not look superfluous.

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In order for kitchen tools not to stand out from the overall composition, it is best to use built-in equipment. It is necessary to try to avoid purchasing appliances in gray or unnatural, scarlet, purple tones, as they will draw attention to themselves and deprive the style of harmony.

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Decorating, or how to equip a kitchen

Another feature of the rustic style in the apartment is a huge abundance of practical little things that are also part of the decor.

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Carpets as an element of rural design

It is difficult to imagine a village house (see) without homespun rugs and rugs. They are definitely everywhere: on benches and chairs, on the floor. All this is due to the fact that earlier it was practically the only way to bring paint into the house and protect yourself from getting splinters. Now such maximalism will only cause a smile, but a homespun rug in the aisle and on the benches will add comfort.

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Utensils in a wooden kitchen

In Russia, ceramic dishes have long been treated as a decorative item, and sometimes even a luxury. No wonder such artistic paintings as Gzhel, Khokhloma, Zhostovo painting are so famous. All of them reflect the desire to decorate your home, add bright colors and at the same time exclude the presence of useless things in the kitchen. No less interesting and beautiful motif will be decorative clay jars with lids or salt shakers for spices. Trays can be hung on the walls, which will also add bright colors to the room.

We paint the walls. Choice of color) and depict a couch so beloved by many. Another design option is decorating a battery or some other element of the room for a Russian stove.

Tired of the bustle of the big city, many residents of megacities acquire small country houses, where they have the opportunity to relax their souls and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of rural tranquility. Accustomed to comfort and style, the modern owners of rural estates pay great attention to the interior of their home, starting with its very heart - the kitchen.

The design of a rustic-style kitchen has its own characteristics and is significantly different from the usual design of a city apartment kitchen. At the same time, it is no less effective and can have a very different performance. Many of the decor elements can be made with your own hands or you can purchase country-style designer items.

Rustic kitchen has its own characteristics

It will be nice to cook in this

Designing in this style does not require large financial costs.

The interior of a rustic kitchen is always concise and simple, but at the same time filled with softness and warmth. Combining these qualities in one room becomes possible thanks to the features of the rustic style:

decorative carving on furniture;
natural wood, no artificial materials;
fireplace or stove;
retro accessories;
warm colors.

Creating such an environment does not require cosmic financial costs and innate design talent. Rustic style in the kitchen is one of the easiest to implement.

Almost the entire kitchen can be made of wood

The main feature of the rustic style is simplicity.

Ethnic design is quite popular all over the world, and each country leaves its own special imprint on it. Thanks to this, the ethno style was divided into many directions.

Direction
Classic	Black, white, red	Dark wood floors, light ceiling	Houseplants, vintage items
	Delicate pastel shades: beige, peach, mint and others	Textured plaster, light walls, the use of stone, brick and old boards	Antique or handmade furniture, a lot of textiles and souvenirs, floral patterns, open shelves,
Scandinavian	Bright accents on a white background	Plank floor or laminate, tiles may be present, light walls are required	Minimal décor, spacious bright space, simple furniture, lots of light sources
	All shades of wood + bright textiles	Slightly sloppy whitewash, wooden floor, use of natural stone	Wooden utensils, embroidery and painting, baskets with fruits, herbs and mushrooms, flowers on the windows, oven
Mediterranean	White and all shades of blue	The apron can be finished with ceramic tiles with majolica, for walls - textured plain wallpaper, plaster or brickwork	Elegant wrought or wicker furniture, nautical theme, natural textiles, simple curtains or blinds.
	Milky, beige, bright yellow, chocolate, green, blue, orange and light gray	Wood paneling or wall paneling, checkered, polka dot or traditional patterned wallpaper, wooden floor	Curtains with pelmets, earthenware, wicker baskets, decorative plates, carpets and embroideries

All these styles can be easily mixed with each other, creating fresh and unconventional solutions for your home. The main mistake to avoid when creating a rustic-style kitchen interior is excessive lurid combinations.

Ethnic style is divided into several categories

It is not necessary to do everything in the same style, you can combine several directions and get a unique interior

Natural wood is a must in the interior of the kitchen

Finishing

Finishing occupies a special place in the interior of the kitchen in ethnic style. It is she who tells us about the style of the room and should suggest thoughts about the comfort and tranquility of provincial life. Even entering a room with a bare floor, walls and ceiling, we already understand that in front of us is a village house, and not a modern city apartment.

By finishing, you can determine the style in which the room is made

In rustic style, natural wood is usually used for decoration.

Walls

The main technique that is used to decorate the interior of a modern kitchen in ethno style is wood-like wall decoration. It's great if the walls of the house are actually wooden. Otherwise, to create this effect, you will have to resort to the use of decorative panels or wallpaper with wood imitation.

You can visually expand the area of \u200b\u200ba small kitchen with the help of photo wallpapers. Be sure to choose a pattern that will organically fit into your interior: the image of a birch grove is suitable for Russian-style kitchens, floral patterns for Provence, and murals imitating rough boards will look in the spirit of a Scandinavian interior.

Rustic decor is somewhat rough, so uneven textures, whitewash and plaster are quite appropriate here.

Wall decoration can be done with wallpaper, plaster or wood paneling.

Perfectly straight lines can not be achieved

Whatever material you choose, the main thing is that everything is harmonious

Ceiling

Ceiling decoration in a village house has its own characteristics. Here, decor in the form of ceiling beams is actively used. Usually these ceilings are quite massive, the material of execution is natural wood, and the color is chosen a little darker than the main surface of the ceiling. In the interior of a Russian-style kitchen, it is customary to decorate these beams with bunches of dried mushrooms, herbs and garlic.

For the manufacture of such ceiling structures, raw logs or boards are usually used. Artificial materials are used much less often.

The downside of this decor is the reduction due to it the height of the room. Therefore, it is used only in the interior of kitchens with high ceilings.

Ceiling decoration should be given special attention

On the ceiling you can often find ceiling beams

Floor

For flooring, a laminate with imitation wood is quite suitable. Particularly interesting and natural are its varieties, depicting boards of different widths.

A wooden floor made of oak boards will ideally fit into the interior of a rustic kitchen. Do not cover it with varnish, grinding and impregnation will be enough.

The room will look even more charming if you add a few woven rugs to it, which are very popular in the interior of village houses.

Usually wood is used for flooring.

You can lay tiles on the floor, it will look beautiful

The kitchen will look even better if the floor is laid with a wicker rug.

Rustic furniture

A significant component of the rustic style is furniture. Massive tables and wide sets made of natural wood take up a lot of space in the kitchen and attract attention, setting the tone for the entire interior.

The main components of a country-style kitchen are:

big table;
massive chairs and benches;
wide kitchen cabinets;
sideboards and cabinets.

All of them are decorated with carvings, panels, gratings and paintings that you can create with your own hands. It is also worthwhile to approach the choice of equipment for the kitchen very subtly: it should not look deliberately modern and progressive. Ideally, if you manage to find such models that will be executed in a retro style, but at the same time have a good functional filling.

Decorating a rustic kitchen requires simple, uncomplicated furniture. Give preference to open cabinets and shelves, try to refuse closed models, since in country style even ordinary dishes are part of the overall decor.

Large Scandinavian-style kitchens are complemented by rough oak furniture. It will go well with the ceiling beams that often decorate such rooms.

Interesting furniture design of kitchens a la Rus. A feature of this trend is the use of benches instead of chairs, painted furniture and bright textiles. The stove and the chest are also key elements of Russian cuisine, and it can be quite difficult to fit them into modern homes.

Decorating a rustic kitchen requires simple, uncomplicated furniture.

Furniture is usually made of natural wood

Windows and lighting

Since the basis of the rustic-style kitchen interior is the use of natural materials, and in particular wood, it is better to replace modern plastic windows with ordinary wooden ones.

Don't forget to remove the blinds as well and hang simple linen or cotton curtains in their place. For a house decorated in Russian style, bright curtains with floral patterns are suitable, and for a classic or Scandinavian style, checkered or striped.

There should be a lot of lighting in the kitchen, especially in the work area. To do this, lighting fixtures are placed not only on the ceiling, but also on the walls, and are also built into furniture. The design of the lamps is selected so that it fits into the overall atmosphere of the room and does not look too modern.

The windows are preferably wooden.

Curtains can be used in linen or cotton

There should be enough light in the kitchen

Classic rustic cuisine

The advantage of the classic style, which allows it not to go out of fashion for centuries, is an amazing combination of simplicity and elegance in one interior. A competent approach to such a design requires a competent ratio of the colors used among themselves: red, white and black.

The base color is always white. So the kitchen room will seem brighter, and, therefore, spacious. With the help of light shades of walls and ceilings, you can create an illusion that visually makes the area much wider.

A rustic kitchen should be simple and straightforward.

It is desirable to use furniture made of dark wood

Dark shades of black, gray and brown are used mainly as framing: furniture elements, ceiling beams, flooring. To do this, it is better to use materials from natural dark wood.

Red color makes the kitchen more vibrant and life-affirming. It is used in details and accents: towels, curtains, tablecloths. There may well be red furniture, but you should buy it very carefully so as not to overdo it in the amount of red items. An unusual element of decor can be a red brick wall on one side of the room. Against its background, both white and black objects will look great.

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When choosing a country style for your kitchen, you must pay special attention to materials and small details. It is natural textures and decor that make the rustic interior cozy, homely, warm and comfortable.

Country style is one of the warmest, most comfortable and “homely” trends in interior design. Country-style kitchen will be an ideal choice for connoisseurs of home, comfort and a relaxing pastime. "Country Kitchen" will become a favorite place for the whole family, your friends and relatives will be happy to gather here for a warm dinner or Sunday lunch.

Country style features

The history of this style originates in the United States of America. Back in the 19th century, when real kitchen sets began to appear, and hanging dishes and utensils on the walls was no longer so relevant, people came up with the idea of decorating the room with paintings, amulets, dried flowers and painted plates. And so the interior of the kitchen in country style appeared.

Currently, this design trend has gained popularity far beyond the United States. The style develops, becomes more refined, modern and relevant, filled with new features. That's just some features characteristic of a rustic kitchen:

Natural natural materials;
A combination of different types of wood;
Calm color palette;
Artificially and naturally aged surfaces;
The abundance of forged elements;
A large number of the most diverse decor.

Color spectrum

Country kitchen design has its own rules and limitations. You should not use more than three primary colors in interior design, it is good if they are close in tone. Bright flashy shades also have no place in your kitchen - scarlet, fuchsia or emerald will be completely out of place.

Modern household appliances made of chrome-plated metal in the interior of a rustic kitchen will be extremely inappropriate. Pay attention to hobs and ovens in white or black. Built-in appliances are very handy here.

Dinner Zone

If your country-style dining or living room is combined with a kitchen, you should think about decorating a decent dining area. A large round or rectangular table made of solid wood will look the most organic.

Window decoration and lighting

Having decided to design your own kitchen in a rustic style, it is very important to correctly select the appropriate accessories. So, for example, you should not install plastic windows and modern blinds, since this style involves the use of only natural materials and it is better to give preference to real wood.

Curtains and curtains in such an interior should be made of natural bright fabrics in a cage, stripes or with floral motifs. As for lighting, there should be a lot of it. Dining and work areas should be well lit. Lamps should be selected taking into account the style decision of the kitchen, since they should not stand out with their modern look against the general background, so lighting fixtures with openwork forged design will be an excellent option.

floors

For kitchen flooring, it is best to use a laminated board, but you should forget about parquet. It is desirable that the pattern of the laminate matches the chosen style and imitates natural materials - natural stone or wood.

Floors lined with unglazed and specially aged ceramic tiles look quite original. And the presence on the floor of various home-made rugs woven from fabric will only add more comfort and charm to the room.

ceilings

Ceilings made in a rural style imply the installation of beams that stand out perfectly against the main light background. Bunches of onions or mushrooms, dried medicinal herbs and much more are often hung on the beams.

For beams, painted or whitewashed boards and raw logs are mainly used. But sometimes structures imitating a natural wooden deck can be created from various building and finishing materials. The main disadvantage of the beam decor is that it can only be used in rooms with high ceilings. You can also use stretch ceilings in milky or beige shades.

When arranging lighting, it is desirable that the fixtures are made in accordance with the chosen style. Forged chandeliers or sconces in the form of antique street lamps will look quite original and appropriate.

Pleasant trifles

The interior of the kitchen will change significantly if you use all kinds of accessories. Rummaging in the closets, you can, for example, find things that will help create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere in the kitchen. It can be:

family photos in unpretentious frames;
lace napkins and embroidered towels;
candlesticks;
wooden spoons and cast iron pans;
woven bast shoes.

Also, for the interior of the kitchen in a rustic style, things made by oneself or, as it is now fashionable to say, handmade, are perfect.

It is also necessary to pay attention to phytodesign, since it is difficult to imagine a village without flowers, bunches of onions or garlic and bundles of various medicinal herbs. Flowers can be used both indoor and outdoor.

However, you should not be fanatically approaching the design of the kitchen, since everything should be in moderation and there is no need to overload the room with unnecessary elements.

Choosing a kitchen set

Furniture for the kitchen in a rustic style should be distinguished by good quality and some "clumsiness". It excludes the use of glass, plastic and chrome elements. The facades of the kitchen set must be wooden without carvings and complex mechanisms. Everything should be extremely simple and reliable.

The furniture of the dining area can be made of natural wood, have a simple geometry and forged legs. A massive wooden tabletop will look perfect in such an interior, and a bright tablecloth and chair covers will add coziness to the room.

When choosing furniture for a rustic kitchen, you should not go to extremes and buy only massive and bulky models, because if the room is small, then they will not look quite harmonious. If the small area of the kitchen does not allow you to install a large dining table with massive chairs, then you can purchase wooden stools with wide armrests.

Currently, the rustic style allows the use of wicker furniture. It is worth saying that now not only chairs, tables and chairs can be wicker. Quite original cabinets and shelves are also produced, which fit perfectly into folk styles.

Color selection

In general, the rustic, like any folk style, is characterized by pastel colors - from brown to sky blue. All colors used in the design of the interior of the kitchen should be very harmoniously combined with each other. If the walls of the room are made of natural wood, then you should not install dark-colored furniture against their background, especially if the kitchen is small, as it will look rather gloomy. This option is more suitable for spacious rooms. The walls of a small kitchen, especially those decorated in a rustic style, should be light, which will make the room visually look larger, and dark furniture more elegant. It is better to install light furniture near dark walls.

It is advisable to dilute pastel colors with bright green, red and rich blue colors.

Stages of creating an interior

To avoid mistakes when creating an interior on your own, you should adhere to the plan below:

remove old wall and floor coverings;
choose materials with which you have already worked;
when using old furniture, it is necessary to sand it and varnish it;
it is advisable to hide all household appliances in cabinets, since they do not match the chosen style of the kitchen;
line the floor with soft wicker rugs;
use curtains only from natural light fabrics.

Conclusion

Only with a soul made kitchen decoration will give you real pleasure and arouse a feeling of admiration among your guests. Arranging a place where every morning and evening the whole family and your friends gather together is not so difficult.

In the presented video, you can see examples of rustic kitchen designs.

Currently, one of the popular interior design solutions for modern kitchens is the rustic style, or country style, which is in a leading position in the top of the original interior design. Its popularity is based on simplicity and unpretentiousness, purity of lines. The kitchen, decorated in country style, evokes the atmosphere of antiquity. To create such an interior, which is also of no small importance, only natural materials are used: wood, stone, linen, cotton.

Design

If you decide to decorate the kitchen in a rustic style, be sure to immediately decide on the direction of the style. Each country has its own traditions and rural life, which are very different from each other. For example, American rustic style is a cowboy ranch, French style is refined, Swiss style is cozy chalets.

Country cuisine in Russian is, first of all, a traditional Russian oven, rough wall and floor decoration, a whitewashed ceiling, chintz curtains and wicker floorboards. Modern convenient household appliances are not appropriate in Russian cuisine, in order to convey the real atmosphere of Russian country music, it is necessary to abandon the main benefits of civilization and modern gloss, taking only the most necessary from them.

Walls

Making a rustic-style kitchen with your own hands does not present any particular difficulties, since there is no need for special care. On the contrary, the rustic style is characterized by some negligence and roughness, emphasizing this style. Any materials are suitable for wall decoration, but the advantage must be given, of course, to natural ones.

A wide selection of natural materials allows you to show creative imagination in wall decoration. For example, they can be sheathed with clapboard or board, make decorative masonry that imitates brick. A very popular material for decorating walls is textured plaster, which gives the walls a very original, slightly careless, but at the same time, very beautiful look.

The tile can be used only as a last resort, and then if you lay it out or the sink area, using a tile with a pattern, under a stone or a tree.

The most economical option for wall decoration are. They must necessarily have some kind of ethnic pattern or rustic motifs in the pattern. When decorating an accent wall with wallpaper, in order to visually increase the space, it is advisable to choose a photo wallpaper depicting the countryside, for example, it can be steppe expanses, an earing field or a cheerful river that will evoke memories of a rural vacation.

floors

The best option for flooring in a country-style kitchen is laminate, but parquet should be abandoned. The pattern of the laminate should match the style and imitate natural materials: wood, brick or stone. Floors decorated with floor tiles will look great and stylish, especially if it is unglazed, artificially aged tiles. Wicker rugs on the floor will add charm and comfort to the room.

ceilings

Stretch or suspended ceilings look good. The main thing here is to fit correctly into the overall color palette. The ceiling may not be snow-white, but milky or beige.

To match the style of the lamps, they can be dressed in antique wicker shades. A forged chandelier or sconce in the old style or in the form of street lamps will also look very stylish.

Accessories

If you decide to design a rustic kitchen, you have a chance to put on display all the family heirlooms that have been gathering dust in a closet or in the attic for a long time, without having a chance to be seen by future generations. Old photographs in simple frames, candlesticks, figurines, cute souvenirs will see the light. All these things make a nice difference.

Textiles occupy a special place in the design of the kitchen. If you are decorating a kitchen with a Slavic direction, then all kinds of embroidered napkins, towels, curtains with scallops, lace or embroidery, bows and ruffles must be present in the interior. To match them, dishes made of clay, porcelain and faience are ideal. For example, it can be painted pots or several plates decorating an open shelf.

Any items that identify village life will serve as accessories: a samovar, dishes painted in Khokhloma or Gzhel, a bright, original tray.

Garlands of garlic, onions, bouquets of fragrant herbs will enliven the interior and fill the room with appetizing aromas.

Straw woven into a braid will decorate the wall, and a bright bunch of mountain ash will pleasantly diversify the overall color scheme of the kitchen.

A rustic-style kitchen must be filled with flowers, so special attention should be paid to phytodesign. Bouquets of wild flowers in vases, indoor plants on windowsills or shelves, flower arrangements from dried herbs and branches will decorate the kitchen.

Although the rustic style should be a little colorful, But you should not get too carried away with a variety of accessories, otherwise the kitchen will turn into a cluttered warehouse.

Color palette

Rustic style is characterized by natural shades. Therefore, pastel colors will best suit the style, starting with golden brown and ending with gray or sky blue. Colors should be in harmony with each other. It is impossible to install dark wooden furniture against the background of wooden walls - it will look too gloomy. Such an interior is appropriate only in very spacious rooms. For small rustic kitchens, the walls should be light, against which dark furniture will look very elegant, and the room will visually increase. Against the background of dark walls, light furniture will look graceful and weightless.

The most popular colors for a country kitchen are milky, soft beige, sunny yellow, luxurious chocolate, grassy, sky blue, orange and light gray. Pastel colors are diluted with bright accents of red, bright green or deep blue.

In order for the interior of the kitchen to match the rustic style, it is generally accepted that pieces of furniture should be of various sizes, suitable in size and combined with each other. But only professional designers can solve such a complex problem. Therefore, it is easiest to purchase kitchen furniture in a store, choosing the most suitable style.

When choosing furniture, first of all, you need to pay attention to the material. Best suited wooden furniture, the surface of which is artificially aged.

The countertop should be made of natural or artificial stone, but it will fit well into the interior and made of solid wood. Tables and chairs are supposed to bear the brunt of time, for this they are covered with a special aging compound to make them look like antiques. You can also pick up furniture items from real antiques. Not bad if the facade of the furniture is decorated with carvings or paintings. Such furniture is ideal for a spacious kitchen, and in a small room, massive decor and protruding elements will further reduce the free space. Therefore, it is best to find suitable furniture without any frills. The necessary style will be given to such furniture by fittings subjected to forced aging with a special tool.

For country style, cabinets with open shelves are traditional. All kinds of ethnic accessories can be placed on the upper shelves, and the lower ones can be decorated with curtains with ruffles or bows.

Modern household appliances with a lot of buttons and glossy surfaces should not be visible so as not to violate the integrity of the style, so they need to be hidden behind cabinet fronts.

It is appropriate to place a sideboard in the kitchen, which is a symbol of rural life, if, of course, the area allows. Such an impressive piece of furniture will become visually lighter and more airy if it is equipped with engraved glass doors and a large mirror. Such a sideboard, although it will take up a lot of space, will successfully replace many small cabinets and shelves.

To emphasize the rustic style in the kitchen, the installed chest will help, which will serve as both a seat and a spacious place to store kitchen utensils.

In a small kitchen, you can install rattan furniture. Usually wicker furniture is intended only for summer cottages, but modern manufacturers have learned to make such beautiful wicker furniture that it is simply impossible to resist its charm. The main advantage of wicker furniture is the lightness and the use of natural materials, which fits perfectly into the country style.

The advantage of the country style is the fact that creating such an interior does not require special material and physical costs, unless, of course, you undertake to equip the kitchen with expensive antique furniture made of natural wood and with expensive coatings or precious finishes. You can create a rustic style by applying only some basic touches. In particular, if your kitchen has been in need of repair for a long time, you no longer have the strength to look at shabby old furniture, the wallpaper falls off, the ceiling has turned gray from time to time, and there is no way to collect money for expensive repairs. The problem can be solved without involving specialists and without spending money on expensive newfangled headsets. Rustic romance will transform your kitchen.

To implement this idea, it is necessary first of all to remove the old coating from the walls and ceilings. Although this is the dirtiest stage of work, you can’t do without it.

For wall decoration, it is best to use textured plaster if you have at least some experience. If there is no experience, then you can stick wallpaper with a cheerful floral pattern or ethnic theme. Wallpaper should be light.

Old furniture can be updated by sanding the wooden surfaces of tables, chairs, cabinets and covering them with a layer of clear varnish. You will have a set of unique furniture with a slight touch of antiquity. All modern household appliances must be hidden or decorated, as they do not fit into the rustic interior. Lace curtains, braids and other decorative elements will help create a suitable decoration.

On the floor you can spread a cute homespun rug. Bright accessories, such as candlesticks, antique lamps, a painted tray, a shiny samovar, will perfectly fit into the interior of the room.

It is important to choose the appropriate textiles. If there is a soft corner in the kitchen, the upholstery can be replaced with a new one, corresponding to the country style: in pastel colors, with embroidery or fringe. You can also use covers and capes. Curtains on the windows should be exclusively made of natural fabrics, decorated with ruffles, flounces or braid.

Once these conditions are met, you will enjoy the warmth and cozy simplicity of a rustic kitchen for a long time to come!

In this article, we will look at how to create a rustic-style kitchen with your own hands in an ordinary apartment. We will find out what the main features are inherent in the country style, as well as what finishes, decor and furniture should be used in the arrangement process.

Implementing a rustic-style kitchen interior is not so difficult, it is important to choose the appropriate furniture and finishes.

Characteristic features of the interior

Country style can mean several terms at once. It is used as a generalized name for all rustic styles, whether it be: French Provence, English or Scandinavian styles, Alpine chalet or Mediterranean country. Country is also referred to as the American country or country house interior. Today we will talk about the first generalized category.

There are several varieties of country style: Provence, Chalet, Mediterranean style

To successfully convey the rustic style in the kitchen, you need to remember a few important elements inherent in country style.

Naturalness of materials. This applies to the decoration of walls and floors, the choice of materials for furniture and decor.
Light roughness of the elements. There may be slight wear on the surfaces of the kitchen, as if reminiscent of a touch of antiquity.
Neutral color palette. The interior of a rustic kitchen should not be full of bright accents and contrasts. It is characterized by a neutral palette of natural colors.

In the absence of a country house, the interior of the kitchen in a village house with a stove can be reproduced in the country

The presence of patterns. Country style suggests the presence of traditional patterns, floral motifs and ornaments.
An abundance of textiles. Tablecloths, napkins, pillows, towels, curtains will be appropriate in the kitchen.
Elements of folk culture. Country style should reflect the national color of the country in the spirit of which it is made.

Chrome, gloss and lacquered plastic are out of place in a country interior

You can't fit into country style: chrome, glossy or plastic surfaces, modern decor elements or cheap artificial materials.

Finishing Basics

In this section, we will take a closer look at what materials can be used to finish the ceiling, walls and floor when creating a rustic style in the kitchen.

Ceiling

The design of a rustic kitchen suggests several suitable options for finishing the ceiling at once. You can use:

Whitewash. A high-quality whitewashed ceiling looks very authentic. And its main advantage is that the surface does not even need to be perfectly leveled. All the roughness and irregularities will add atmosphere to the interior.
Matt stretch ceiling. Able to protect the kitchen from the flood, and with careful handling will last for many years.

If you install stretch ceilings in the kitchen, then only matte

wooden ceiling. Such a decision will immediately remind the design of a kitchen in a country house. True, it is not suitable for any area. If the ceiling height in your kitchen is small, instead of natural wood, you can use the clapboard, which Scandinavians prefer.
Combination of wood and whitewash. Decorating a rustic kitchen can be done by combining wooden beams and whitewash. It is worth noting that not every apartment has the possibility of implementing such an idea, but in a private house it is definitely worth a try.

The combination of a white ceiling and wooden beams will make you forget that you are in an apartment, not a country house.

Instead of natural beams, you can install panels imitating wood

Walls

Rustic kitchen design offers a lot of variability in wall decoration. You can use one of the suggested options.

Dye. Painted walls will look discreet and at the same time stylish. Give preference to warm shades. Choose paint in beige, pastel green, cream, olive, light brown, white, or gray.

Instructions for arranging a country-style kitchen say that it is better to choose a neutral color paint for wall treatment.

Decorative plaster. Rough walls will add original comfort to the interior. Rustic kitchen with decorative plaster will create the feeling that the renovation was done by hand.

One of the wall decoration options for a rustic interior is decorative plaster.

Wallpaper. One of the simplest, but at the same time spectacular options. You can choose models with a flower pattern, stripes, checks or elegant ornaments.

The pattern on the wallpaper should be neutral and unobtrusive.

Tile. The working area can be distinguished with plain tiles or ceramics with a pattern.

It is not necessary to use one type of wall decoration. The combination of wallpaper and tiles looks very impressive

Wooden panels or similar. Wall decoration with wood or wood-imitating analogues will successfully recreate the atmosphere of a village house.

Brick helps to recreate the atmosphere of a country house

Brick. This finish looks old-fashioned, but at the same time elegant and simple. Brickwork is best combined with paint or wood panelling. All four walls, framed by brick, will create a feeling of cramped space.

In order not to overload the space, it is better to lay out one accent wall with a brick

Floor

Ideally, the kitchen in a country house or its imitation in a standard apartment should be equipped with a floor covered with tiles, stone or wooden planks. Since the price of the last two materials is not entirely publicly available, they need to find replacements. You can use:

parquet board;
laminate;
linoleum with wood imitation;
porcelain stoneware.

Country allows you to use laminate, tile or porcelain stoneware for laying the floor

If you choose to tile your floor, use natural tones and a traditional pattern. For French Provence, black and white chess ceramics are suitable.

“Chessboard” tiles - a classic of country interiors

In a house where the kitchen is combined with a dining or living room, a combination of ceramic tiles in the work area and wood in the dining room would be appropriate. A small patchwork, wicker or knitted rug will help to add coziness.

Technique and headset

Filling the kitchen with a set and household appliances plays no less a role than choosing a quality finish. Therefore, the choice of each element and accessory must be thoughtful and balanced.

It is better to hide excess household appliances behind the facades of the headset

Technique

Standard household appliances in a rustic kitchen, distinguished by its old-fashioned look, will simply look ridiculous. Therefore, all of it will need to be hidden behind the facades of the headset. You will need to hide:

fridge;
microwave;
dishwasher;
coffee maker;
And so on.

If it is not possible to hide household appliances, try to purchase stylized accessories that do not violate the integrity of the interior

Of course, there are devices that just can not be hidden. For example, oven, cooker hood. In this case, you need to buy retro-style equipment, fortunately, its choice is now extensive.

Furniture

Furniture for the kitchen in a rustic style must be selected carefully. There are several criteria that ideal furniture for a rustic interior should meet. Let's take it in order.

A set based on chipboard or MDF boards will fit perfectly into the rustic decor

Headset. It is better to purchase a set with veneered facades based on chipboard or MDF. Wooden furniture is also suitable. It is better to make the upper cabinets open; original jars and boxes can be neatly placed on them. Facades can be decorated with panels, carvings or metal fittings.

Panels - the best decoration for the facades of the headset

Dinner table. Both the table and chairs can be wicker, wooden, rattan and even forged. When choosing their color, it is necessary to build on the tonality of textiles, finishes or the headset itself.

A simple table with carved legs will fit perfectly into the concept of a rustic interior.

Color palette. The choice of shades for furniture depends on the level of illumination of the room. For a large bright kitchen, you can even pick up a dark set, you can’t spoil it with anything. For a small kitchenette with windows facing north, it is worth buying furniture in neutral shades such as beige, ivory, light gray or cream.

A rustic-style kitchen suggests a headset in a discreet color scheme.

Decorative component

It is impossible to imagine a country interior without a lot of charming accessories. But in order for your kitchen not to become one continuous “dust collector”, you need to understand what should be widely used in decor, and what should be discarded. This guide will help you.

curtains. Curtains should be made of natural materials, but the colors can be varied. It is allowed to use patterns with flowers, peas, cage, embroidery and lace. The color scheme consists of natural shades: sea, warm yellow, grassy, etc.

Curtains for a rustic kitchen should be light, perhaps with the addition of a lace pattern.

Accessories. Here you can experiment as much as your imagination allows you. You can decorate your kitchen with: a dinner set with flowers, decorative dishes, original candlesticks or even a kerosene lamp, embroidered items, bright napkins or tablecloths, rugs, clocks and paintings.

Lots of accessories to add atmosphere to the kitchen

Lighting. To create a cozy atmosphere of a country house, you will need to successfully combine natural lighting with artificial. There should be several light sources. Hang a chandelier above the dining group, additionally highlight the work area or cabinets.

Finally

Here is such a kind of instruction that will help you to easily recreate the atmosphere of a country house in your apartment. For more tips and useful information on the topic, see the video.