The Slavs called small houses, which were usually located near St. Petersburg, dachas. A dacha is a small wooden hut that was graciously given to peasants for some merit. In a modern format, these are comfortable apartments where you can relax, unwind, merge with nature, and engage in gardening or landscaping flower beds. From here, it becomes clear that the interior of the dacha plays an important role.
Beautiful design of a gazebo in the country
Kitchen interior with beams in the country
Cozy living room with fireplace
Features and design recommendations
Today, a country house is less and less associated with garden work; now it is a place to relax from the noise of the city. You need to equip the dacha interior based on its tasks and whether the dacha will be used in winter. In any case, it should be different from the interior of the apartment.
Tips for creating a cozy atmosphere in a country house interior:
- You should not clutter your country house with obsolete things.
- It is important to differentiate between relaxation and work areas.
- It is better to use natural fabric for curtains with the addition of polyester for longer service life.
- For finishing, light colors are suitable, which will look harmonious with the lining. Bright colors can be added using decor.
- You can use old furniture by first changing the upholstery and painting it.
- Fresh flowers and herbs in pots will support the theme of a country interior in the kitchen.
- For the veranda, wicker furniture made of rattan or wicker is suitable.
- It is better to avoid plastic windows, PVC and other synthetics.
- For a cozy winter holiday, it is worth building a fireplace or stove.
- A wooden chest, crocheted pillows, a linen tablecloth and a vintage clock will make the cottage more attractive.
Fireplaces, Russian stoves of a country house
Many designers make fireplaces or Russian stoves the center of the interior of a country house, which are gaining popularity again, displacing the gas and electric systems that replaced them not so long ago.
Among the advantages of such heating, experts note:
- stoves and fireplaces look great in the interior of a country house in the living room, kitchen or bedroom;
- they can be decorated in a rustic style or given a modern look to the design;
- a fireplace can be made one of the design elements of a Russian stove for beauty, as well as efficient heating;
- such systems do not require gas or electricity, and fuel is cheap.
For the interior of a country house, a fireplace will be simply an ideal option, since it becomes a practical element of the heating system, but also emphasizes the special atmosphere of a country home. This is precisely the detail that city apartment owners cannot afford, which is why a fireplace is very relevant in a dacha.
Country interior styles
The use of styles is relevant not only for houses, but also for country interiors. The most commonly used styles are: Provence, country, Scandinavian, chalet and modern.
Provence
A country house interior in Provence style is suitable for the summer version. Special light furnishings, a fireplace, thoughtful decorative elements such as tufts of lavender, floral embroidery, cafe curtains, ruffles and china would be appropriate here.
Country
Country or rustic style is very popular among summer residents because of its specificity. Characterized by simplicity, wooden finishes, natural colors, checkered or embroidered textiles, flowers in pots. Only the necessary furniture is used: table, sofa, bed, armchairs or chairs. To complete the style, a functioning stove is suitable. The wooden beam is not hidden, but looks natural, as in the photo.
The photo shows a country-style kitchen, which is suitable for a country interior and features characteristic wooden windows. A ceramic countertop is of great practicality.
Scandinavian style
Scandinavian country interior does not involve storing urban furniture and other unnecessary things. It is characterized by restraint in decor, wooden trim and furniture, and calm tones.
Chalet
A chalet-style interior can only be created in a country house interior with a fireplace and finishing made of logs and stone. It should look like a spacious shepherd's dwelling, so there is animalistic decor, protruding canopies, an attic made of timber, rough and wicker furniture, handmade textiles, and pottery.
The first floor is dedicated to the living room and kitchen, while the second floor houses the bedrooms. For finishing, protective varnish, wood whitening agent or plaster of natural shades are used.
The photo shows a country interior in the style of an Alpine chalet, which combines rough country and minimalist style.
Modern style
A country house interior in a modern style involves finishing with brick or stone, painting and wallpaper are also used. The furniture used is modern and functional without unnecessary frills. Minimalistic decor, a fireplace, a small table, neutral and rich shades create a modern country interior.
Dacha as a family heirloom
What is a family heirloom? This is a memory of a certain historical period in the life of a family or of a loved one who, alas, has passed away into the world. Or perhaps this is the basis of some clan legend. To create an interior in this stylistic direction, things that have long been sent to the dacha will help, but which you don’t raise your hand to throw away, because they contain memory and history.
Grandma's dressing table, refreshed with light paint, placed in the corner of the veranda near the large window will temporarily become your work office. Sitting down at it, you will certainly remember the person dear to you. And you might even feel the warmth of his hands.
An old reproduction, a collage of photographs or a small modular picture of a family archive in a new frame under glass, a variety of shelves, both “living” in the country for a long time, and recently purchased from an online store, will decorate the dull walls of an old building.
Decoration of premises at the dacha
Kitchen
A kitchen in a country interior can be small, but have all communications and a basic set of cabinets and tables. The kitchen can be decorated with fresh flowers, tablecloths, curtains, handmade items, and painted plates. At the dacha, a countertop made of tiles, stone, or wood is appropriate.
The photo shows a country kitchen interior, which is characterized by natural materials, unfinished walls, and linen curtains on the windows.
Living room
The main attribute of a rustic living room is a fireplace, and depending on the style, the interior may look different. This could be wicker sofas against the backdrop of log walls, a massive table with a large sofa, antique furniture with carpets, paintings and a large tableware. Bright accents are added unobtrusively, as in the next photo.
In a small house, it is best to combine the kitchen with the living room to expand the space. The kitchen-living room can smoothly flow onto the terrace with a barbecue; in the living room area you can place a sofa and a large table; 1/3 of the space can be allocated for the kitchen.
The photo shows the interior of the kitchen-dining room, which is combined with the living room. The absence of walls adds space, and it is also easier to heat such a dacha.
Bedroom
The bedroom is usually located on the second floor. To decorate it, they use paper wallpaper, plaster, and if it is a wooden dacha, then the timber is coated with a protective varnish. The bed can be iron or wooden with drawers; a chest of drawers or a wardrobe is required.
The photo shows a bedroom in neutral colors without wall decoration, the natural beauty was emphasized with bleached linen curtains and a red window.
Veranda
A veranda or terrace creates the first impression of a country house interior. Regardless of the size of the veranda, it can be comfortably furnished with the help of a light or wicker furniture group, a small cupboard for tea utensils, a folding or stationary table.
If the terrace is glazed, you can decorate it with short curtains or light tulle. The open veranda will be shaded by a fern planted on the roof, or climbing grapes.
The photo shows an open veranda for family evenings, where water-repellent furniture with soft pillows was chosen.
Hallway
The hallway should always remain as empty as possible, so a shoe shelf, a low bedside table and hangers will be enough. Here you can also place a cabinet for garden tools. For decoration, you can use a knitted runner, a key holder, and bright baskets.
No. 2. Materials for interior decoration of a summer house
Experts and summer residents agree that the interior of a summer house should be as laconic and simple as possible , but at the same time as natural as possible. The simplest finishing is easy and inexpensive. The walls can be simply painted or plastered; wallpaper with a characteristic pattern is perfect. If you want to experiment, you can highlight one of the walls with a different paint color or a different wallpaper. Wooden lining is perfect for a summer house, but this is a more expensive option. Artificial stone can be used as decoration, and areas exposed to moisture and dirt should be tiled with ceramic tiles.
To cover the floor, a laminate or an even more budget-friendly option is linoleum. It is better to use natural wood if you can maintain more or less the same temperature and humidity in the house all year round. The ceiling in dachas is usually simply painted, less often decorated with wallpaper or whitewashed. If the ceiling or walls are very uneven, then it makes sense to use sheets of plasterboard to level them.
All these are just recommendations, and each specific interior style requires the use of certain materials, not to mention the varied preferences of the owners of country houses. The main thing is to think about how appropriate this or that material will be in your dacha in terms of its performance properties and price.
Features of attic design
An attic adds the benefit of additional living space to a home. Here you can arrange a children's room or bedroom. A special look is given to the attic by the sloping roof and windows, which can be of any shape and size. Boxes under the roof arch will save space; here you can also arrange a playroom with a hammock, parallel bars and board games.
What makes an attic stylish:
- Painting walls according to the principle of zoning and the correct selection of shades that will hide the difference between the walls.
- Built-in and necessary furniture that will not clutter up the space.
- The window should be as open as possible to daylight and beautifully emphasized with light curtains of the length that is appropriate for the shape of the window.
- Sufficient lighting, which is compensated by artificial light sources.
In the photo there is an attic, which serves as a nursery, where the bed is located so that the sun's rays do not disturb the child.
Avant-garde in the dacha space
To create an interior in this style, there is no need to completely change the furniture. Just put white covers on it. Paint the walls of the room in a light tone, add bright colors in the form of lampshades, curtains on windows and doorways, sofa cushions, posters on the walls.
A glass table or shelves in the Art Nouveau style will complement the overall impression of lightness and airiness that reigns in the room.
Fireplace and stove in the interior
If you have a fireplace or stove, you don’t have to clutter up your country interior with additional decorative elements, since in addition to the heating function, it is an independent accent.
Fireplaces can be open, which are built into the wall, and closed, heating a large area, covered with heat-resistant glass. The fireplace is decorated with carvings, cast iron panels, and tiles.
The photo shows an interior with a closed fireplace, which you can admire without the smell of smoke in the house.
The stove not only heats the house, but also creates an original country interior. It can be stationary, tiled, or mobile, which can be installed in any room. You can cook food on a stove and it is cheaper than a fireplace. Most often located in the kitchen.
Interior for lovers of English or American country music
To create such an interior you do not need inexpensive furniture. Use a kitchen set purchased in the last century, or budget models purchased from an online store. Natural wood on the walls and in furniture elements, a kitchen line by the window decorated with swing curtains, a minimum of accessories and fixtures arranged with emphasized rigor - all this is inherent in this particular style.
Arrangement of a small house
The country interior of a small house can be cozy and functional if you select compact furniture and properly zoning the space.
The photo shows a mini-dacha, the interior of which has space for a kitchen, living room and hallway. With this design, the color of the walls indicates the zoning of the room.
The kitchen can be organized in the corner of the living room using a corner unit, where all the condiments and organizers are attached to the wall.
The bedroom can be combined with a living room, where there will be a sliding chair and a sofa book. Also, the bedroom can be on the veranda or attic. For children, a bunk bed or a loft bed on a closet is suitable.
- To separate zones, a folding bar counter, a screen, or a rack are suitable.
- The interior needs to be organized to suit your needs, for example, you can abandon the coffee table in favor of a rocking chair and vice versa.
- In a small house you can organize stove heating or heating with a mobile radiator.
Vintage in a natural frame
It’s nice to have secluded corners in your dacha for reading or doing handicrafts. If you have a pair of vintage armchairs, they are perfect for creating this relaxation area. Decorating the walls of a room with clapboard will be an excellent setting for a new life for old things.
Posters, grandma's embroidery placed in frames, a cozy fabric lampshade will enhance the pleasant impression of the created interior. A warm fluffy carpet will keep your feet warm.
A small coffee table and armchairs that look like antiques, like any other piece of furniture, can be purchased in an online store.
An equally good place for a relaxation area can be organized on the terrace by hanging an old garden hammock next to an antique chair or sofa group, in which, among the many pillows, you can take a nap after a family dinner.
Economy class interior
In order to create a soulful country interior, you can use the following rules:
- Using unnecessary things. You can make new upholstery for furniture, paint a table, combine new furniture with old. Decorate a simple closet using decoupage.
- You can buy things second hand cheaper on platforms or in discount stores.
- There is no need to skimp on the quality of finishing and then the house will look good with simple furniture.
- High-quality textiles will hide all imperfections; they can also be changed without significant damage to the budget.
- Give preference to plastic and artificial stone, paper wallpaper, artificial rattan and PVC film coating of facades, which imitates the texture of wood.
Photo of a small economy class country house (1 option)
Photo of a small economy class country house (2nd option)
We are not afraid of old country walls
Cracked boards on the walls can ruin the mood of any housewife. But you can coat them with light, environmentally friendly paint, which will highlight the texture of the wood. Place an old sofa, decorated with new covers, against the wall. Hang a collage of family photographs on the wall, and you will get the feeling of an old family nest. Fresh flowers in vases will bring airiness and freshness to the interior.
A dining table with comfortable chairs for the whole family can be selected and purchased in an online furniture store at a very affordable price. Decorated with an old grandmother's tablecloth or a tablecloth specially knitted by you, it will serve as a place for family gatherings and tea parties in the evenings.
DIY country decor
The interior can be made unique with handmade furniture and decor. To bring your ideas to life, you need to use high-quality materials and not skip important stages of their preparation.
The photo shows the interior of a seasonal house, where the decor consists of colored caps and framed paintings without reference to style.
Photo idea “Mobile coffee table made from pallets”
You will need:
- 2 pallets,
- 4 wheels,
- durable glass across the width of the bottom of the tray,
- paint for wood.
Use sandpaper to sand the outer surface of the pallets. If the table is intended for a veranda or street, then it must be coated with a primer for outdoor use. Cover with paint. Attach wheels to the bottom, connect both pallets to each other using self-tapping screws. The glass can be placed on glue, or simply placed on the table.
The photo shows a table made from two pallets, but you can make a bedside table, a taller table and a sofa in the same way.
Photo idea “Wall-shelf made of wooden boxes”
You will need:
- 10-15 vegetable boxes,
- screws,
- varnish for covering wood.
New drawers do not need to be treated, it is enough to varnish them; used drawers are best sanded and then can be painted. Select the wall near which the shelf will be placed, draw a sketch based on the size of the wall and drawers, as well as their position. Secure the boxes together with self-tapping screws, starting from the bottom row.
The photo shows how the boxes do not fit tightly together, which creates new niches. This homemade wall is suitable for organizing things in the kitchen or attic.
Photo idea “Hanging cutlery organizer”
You will need:
- 2-3 wooden cutting boards,
- protection varnish,
- small pieces of fabric,
- openwork ribbon for decoration,
- glue gun,
- hooks
It is advisable to select boards of the same shape, make holes for the hook, at this stage the board can be decorated with painting if the fabric used is plain and not like in the photo. Cover the boards on all sides with varnish, glue the pockets, and decorate the edges with openwork tape. This decor will decorate an outdoor gazebo, kitchen, and you can store not only spoons there. Also, one board can have several pockets.
The photo shows an idea for organizing the storage of dishes in a rustic kitchen. For better protection from moisture, cutlery should be wiped well after washing, and cutlery should not be hung over the sink.
Photo idea “Hard pouf for the veranda”
You will need:
- tourniquet,
- glue,
- wheel tire,
- euroscrew,
- screwdriver,
- 2 circles of chipboard according to the diameter of the tire.
Attach the chipboard using European screws, forming the bottom of the pouf, fill the inside with foam rubber or other material for density. Cover the top of the second chipboard with a piece. Wrap a tourniquet or rope around the ends and top of the pouf, and coat generously with glue. The photo shows an example of a pouf made from one tire, but you can also make it taller, cover it with fabric, and make the seat soft. You can also make small legs from 4 bars.
In the photo there is a pouf made from a tire, which has found a second life in the form of country furniture and can be useful on the terrace.
The photo examples and ideas for decorating a country house interior show that you can decorate a country house with your own hands, using everyday household items. Cozy textiles and balanced organization of space will make the dacha a favorite vacation spot.
Small dacha: interior for trips out of town, and not only
One-story cottages with a low roof are ideal for creating studios. As a rule, the kitchen in them is organized in the form of the letter “P”. Next to the shelves and cabinets there can be a bedside table and a small soft corner, which sometimes serves as a sleeping place.
Another successful stylistic move for small interiors is a narrow layout. A niche is created under the roof for sleeping, and the oblong kitchen is partially hidden in the walls. This frees up space for movement, gatherings and interests. Modular, folding furniture and built-in household appliances are also becoming a godsend.
In small two-story cottages they also try to achieve a natural, simple atmosphere. No European-quality renovation, no expensive shiny coatings, tiles, marble, decorative panels.
Often they get by with painting, plaster, brickwork or washable wallpaper from the middle price category, or a wooden frame.
Bathroom of a private house
To decorate in a rustic style, they use antique, out-of-fashion cast iron alloy bathtubs, mounted on large legs, often made in the form of animal paws. Often the bathroom is combined, and this is an excellent alternative to an outdoor summer shower and a country toilet.
Typical for a country house bathroom:
- installation of an autonomous sewer system;
- location of water supply pipes at the desired slope;
- saving space and compact furnishings.
If you have or are planning to have children, then you should take care of stone or tile flooring. This will allow children to play without fear of getting the floorboards wet, since wood can rot quite quickly from water and moisture.
Sleeping places and homemade furniture
Another feature of a country-style house is the need for additional sleeping places.
The interior of a country house is approached from a practical standpoint, first of all, which is why sofas are usually chosen as folding sofas, with the ability to expand the sofa to accommodate guests. This is required because quite a lot of people periodically gather at the dacha; relatives and friends come for weekends or holidays.
Furniture in a variety of styles will fit into the decor of a country house, and it is permissible to mix different styles to decorate the interiors of such a house. But wooden furniture looks best at the dacha, even if these are outdated options and models. It is only very important that the house is cozy and comfortable for everyone who lives in it from time to time, since the atmosphere should be relaxing and help you relax.
Country houses outside
Country houses are perfect for spending time in in the summer or spring, and garden plantings are usually placed in front of the building. Vegetable gardens with greenhouses are often placed in the backyard, or even outside the yard. If there is space, then it would be relevant to install a pool or pond with fountains and streams in the courtyard of a country house.
The paths to the house are laid with decorative bricks or filled with concrete, and unpretentious flowers are planted along them, which do not require regular watering and care.
To make it easier to care for the yard, you can use special coverings with lawn grass, and lighting can be made with built-in motion sensors.
Designer things
The interior design of a dacha involves the use of a large number of decorative elements, including decorations from city apartments that have already gone out of fashion.
When a person does not have old things in stock, then an excellent move to decorate the house and liven up the atmosphere would be:
- flowers or artificial trees in massive tubs;
- light curtains combined with a lot of wood;
- antique lamps or with a minimum of decoration.
Paintings or copies of famous paintings look great in dachas. However, it is not recommended to store valuable paintings at dachas, because such housing is more susceptible to attacks by thieves and looters if it remains without owners for a long time. It’s good when a country house is located on the territory of a guarded village, but this is typical only for suburban villages near big cities. Otherwise, there is a high risk of robbery if the house is decorated with very valuable items.
Layout, its features
The plan of a small country house may have only one room combined with a kitchen, or there may also be several rooms, which are also typical for a classic house for year-round use.
If you plan to regularly receive guests, then you should get a large living room or dining room. And if a small number of people are planned to stay at the dacha, then limit yourself to the minimum area.
For a summer residence the following are acceptable:
- thin walls and partitions;
- lack of electric or gas heating;
- makeshift stairs and dining areas on verandas.
Dachas are usually used in the summer, and therefore there is no need to worry about ensuring that the heating is sufficient for living in the winter. Although if you plan to spend the winter holidays at your dacha, you need to create autonomous heating.
