The living room of a country house is a symbol of the "heart" of your home

Vacation home Today it is becoming more popular because it is a reminder of traditional clan nests such as manors and estates that existed before. The presence of such housing indicates a certain status of the owners, while the interior of the living room in such a house represents its "heart".

The fact that a person seeks to live in the bosom of nature, where silence, tranquility and peace reigns, is reflected even in the construction itself and decorating his house, not only at the location. This is manifested in the fact that the main materials used are wood, a rock, bamboo, rattan, cork and other environmental materials. As for stylistics, the most often chosen imitation of Russian log cabins, country style, provence or eclecticism.

A big plus of country houses is the presence of a large space, which is simply a pleasure for designers to work with, because it opens up wide horizons for creative imagination and huge opportunities for the implementation of any idea. To implement a creative idea, you can use absolutely everything: complex geometry of space, bold color schemes, author's decor items, as well as furniture - anything that can emphasize your individuality and exclusivity. The living room is located in most cases in the center of the house. Next to it is usually a dining room,

or kitchen-dining room.

Very often, combining the living room with the kitchen or dining room is practiced. Sometimes the living room is combined with the hall. The living area, as a rule, is not less than 18 square meters, because it must accommodate the necessary furniture, and also leave free space for unhindered movement on it. It is very important that the living room has at least 2 to 3 windows, as Natural light plays a huge role in arranging a bright living room.

First of all, speaking of the living room in a country house, the main center of the hearth comes to mind - this is the fireplace, which collects in the evenings all family members, as well as friends, giving their warmth and comfort.

However, in the absence of a fireplace, the semantic center of a room can become home theater. Around this center it’s nice to place a sofa and two chairs - a classic cozy soft corner.
Regarding the color scheme, you can especially highlight the living room interiors in light brown, golden, gray-blue tones with the use of bright decorating elements: carpets, pillows, wall panels, paintings And so on.

There are many options for interior decoration of the walls of a living room in a country house. Wallpapering is a classic with a huge variety of structures, patterns and colors. There are also several types of wallpaper: paper (the cheapest), vinyl (more practical), and wallpaper for painting and textile, laminated with fabric - the most expensive option, but environmentally friendly. Also apply Wall panelsincluding moisture resistant. They can be made of natural wood, plastic, MDF and fiberboard. The most common to date are cork panels with good heat and sound insulation. And the resulting air gap allows you to perfectly hide the wiring and communications. Plus, ease of installation and ease of maintenance also speaks in their favor. Cork is also an environmentally friendly finishing material with an interesting texture and natural shades. Tiles with imitation of stone, wood or other natural materials are often used. It looks good and decorative plaster.

A very effective coating for wall decoration is a natural stone. However, this is a very expensive option. And besides, it must be skillfully used, and best of all in combination with other materials. You can use artificial stone, which also looks good and practically does not differ from natural.

As a finishing material for the floor, the use of parquet is traditional.

If there is a fireplace in the living room, then it is advisable to lay out the area around it with stone or tile, as sparks can fly and coals fall out. Laminate or natural wood can also be used.

As for the ceiling, among all the existing materials and options, the leader was the stretch ceiling, which prevents condensation and mold. In addition, such a ceiling provides the opportunity to use any innovative decor (glossy, matte or even suede), and it is also not subject to modification under the influence of various temperatures and in cases of their difference. Well and its big plus is quick installation and mounting without preparation of the base ceiling.

In most cases, the living room in a country house is a room divided into two zones: a fireplace area and a relaxation area. Furniture in this case plays a very important role. Mandatory in such an interior is the presence of a set of upholstered furniture, which includes comfortable and cozy sofas, armchairs, couches and poufs.

And if there is also a coffee table, then from such a compositional center the living room will only become more comfortable.

Also, sets of modular furniture are perfect, which can be easily interchanged if necessary. If the living room is combined with the dining room, then you should choose an original dining set that can emphasize the harmony, warmth and comfort of a country house. Bright large paintings with any theme will help to complement the interior of the living room. If there is a dining area, then still lifes will come in handy.