Country Style Interior Design

Country style interior design is cozy and warm bearing the resemblance of cottage style since it’s simple and cozy. There are many various culturally different country style designs that have the features of the time and style that was pertinent to various countries. Thus you may find such country style types as French country, English country, American country, Italian country or Tuscan, and Modern country.

Each type of country style has taken characteristic features of the culture it was used in. English country is relaxed and comfortable. It incorporates many floral patterns as well as stripes, plaids, and ginghams. Wood is all over the English country from dark tones to unfinished look.

French country style is characterized by deep and bright colors – aubergine, lavender, yellow, azure blue. Colors are built into floral and animal patterns. The furniture is robust and basic.

Italian country style, also known as Tuscan is warm and rustic. It incorporates such colors as ochre, terracotta, golden yellow, and green. The flooring and fireplaces are made of natural stone. Unfinished wooden pieces and textured walls accentuate the rustic feel.

American country style has its main feature in simplicity. The furniture can be stained, painted or unfinished.

Modern country style has an updated look. Incorporating modern art, furniture or lighting into the traditional design makes it more up to date but still cozy and lived-in.

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I am an interior design and fashion enthusiast with a passion for writing, gathering up interesting/alternative home design ideas. I love lofts, canopy beds, fluffy throws and rugs, but also cats, food, and video games.

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1. One stripe, two stripe « Ruffled Rose Says:
   February 9th, 2011 at 2:02 pm

   […] But this is by far my favourite. The deep rustic nature of the brown and cream, the stone walls and the vintage-inspired furniture. […]

2. ece Says:
   January 28th, 2012 at 5:59 pm

   I really like English Country style but it’s not always easy to be able to create a harmony with so many patterns!