In the modern world of fast-moving fashion trends and rapidly changing values, time flies by unnoticed. And every person has the desire to make all their dreams come true, regardless of how much they can keep up with the flow of information rushing at great speed. Such circumstances were the main reasons why a huge number of residents of cities and megalopolises rushed to create a place for themselves to live in nature. This type of aspiration takes many forms:
- cottage villages,
- construction of individual houses on plots of dacha cooperatives,
- SNT,
- revival of villages near regional cities,
- creation of eco-villages and settlements of family estates, farmsteads.
And, of course, most home owners on earth choose the most natural materials for construction. Construction from wooden structures (frames, beams) is especially common now. And also from logs (log houses). Since the main goal for most homeowners is a good rest from the bustle of the city, street noise, artificial materials and stale air. And this article will discuss the question: How to design a bedroom in a wooden house?
Interior design of a wooden house
When it comes to a house, large or small, but located on a plot of land or in a village, the interior decoration of this house is an integral system.
In other words, a house is a single “organism” and each room is in harmony with the others and does not stand out from the general “staff”. Like, for example, in an apartment. There, one room can be decorated in high-tech style. And the other - in the classic one. Home is a whole philosophy of life. And, accordingly, the design of the premises. Especially the bedrooms. After all, here a person should not only just rest at night, but also be filled with a feeling of close nature, silence and fresh air.
Wooden house bedroom design style
There are many interior styles and fashion trends. But they are a product of city life, where a person is forced to follow certain rules and is within certain limits dictated by social conventions. That is why it follows that the interior of an apartment implies the desire to meet certain standards. After all, friends, colleagues and many others come there.
The interior design of an apartment can be compared to an official outfit worn to a social event. Let all styles and fashion trends remain in the cities. They have no place in nature! After all, it is precisely from them that a person wants to relax in a wooden house, the interior of which will envelop in comfort and warmth, like his favorite pajamas or grandma’s hand-knitted blanket.
Therefore, you should not consider the interior of a bedroom in your own home within the framework of some style, but rather through the philosophy of living in nature.
Home design philosophy
And the design philosophy of the bedroom and not only in the house is very simple and preferred by almost all owners of houses, especially wooden ones, since such people are united by one common desire - to create an oasis of clean space without much of what is inherent in the city, for example, artificial stamped things, materials, artificial smiles on the faces of sellers and much more. etc. One of the most outstanding movements in the field of philosophy and style of interior design of wooden houses is the so-called “Arts and Crafts”.
What is the Arts and Crafts movement?
The fundamental principles of the philosophy of this style movement in the interior of wooden houses are harmony with nature and creating an atmosphere for reflection in silence, in order to feel peace and tranquility in yourself and give it to your family or everyone who enters the house. This perception of interior design implies the importance of “letting” nature into your home with the help of open spaces, large windows, simple rectangular structures, and as for the bedroom, it is usually located on the second floor, which is often an attic.
In a modern attic, special roof windows are quite acceptable, because it is such a pleasure to watch the starry sky without city lights before going to bed!
Country
Country is a kind of American village. In essence, it is similar to traditional Russian or Slavic, but still different from it. Thus, the interior is dominated by light natural shades: sand, linen, beige, milky and others like that. The furniture is good quality and simple, made of wood. The finish is also laconic, varnishing and painting are acceptable. As for accessories, textiles will also predominate in such a bedroom. You can also use photos and indoor flowers.
Provence
Provence is a romantic style, reminiscent of France, but not of the capital of this country, but of small villages in which life flows measuredly and calmly. Furniture can be forged, wooden (but at the same time as if aged and used for decades) or wicker. When decorating, natural and pastel colors are used: beige, milky, blue, linen, ivory, lilac and others. Let's say white. In such a bedroom you can see paintings (mainly landscapes and portraits), framed photographs, flowers (both indoor, live and dried), pillows, bedspreads, lace napkins.
Chalet
A chalet is a small and cozy alpine house, more like a hut (this is what hunters and shepherds used to live in). Characteristic features are rough and sometimes untreated surfaces, the use of stone and wood, simple and rather massive furniture, as well as the predominance of muted, calm tones such as brown, wood, sand, and wheat. Lighting should be dim, so avoid a central source. For decoration, animal skins or horns, weapons (for example, a gun or hands), as well as forged elements and textiles can be used.
Scandinavian style
This direction is distinguished by laconic and clear forms, rough surfaces and stylized interior elements. The furniture is wooden and very massive. The finishing is simple and a little rough, such as painting in one layer or varnishing. The predominant tones are natural, but restrained. Such colors as beige, wood, pistachio, wheat, milk are welcome. Unusual accessories: skins, horns and stuffed animals, rough textiles, branches and so on.
Be sure to think through the design of a bedroom in a wooden house down to the smallest detail, so that it emphasizes all the advantages of the interior and makes the room as comfortable as possible.
Bedroom furniture in a wooden house
If we consider the above-mentioned movement in design, then preferences in furniture are given to the local flavor of the culture. For example, in the USA, where the founders of the Arts and Crafts philosophy practiced, it was customary to choose furniture in the style of the indigenous population of the area (Indians).
Thus, following this concept, you can make a bedroom in the style of a country house or a peasant hut, or you can completely give the reins to natural materials and decorate the furniture with your own hands, from thick, thick branches, which, however, should be treated with varnish or enamel.
Textiles in the bedroom of a wooden house
Textiles in such a house and in the bedroom represent a wide field for creative flights of fancy, because the main word in design is “crafts,” so everything that looks like handmade is relevant here. Patchwork is quite widespread in textiles. Using this technique you can make a bedspread, blankets, pillows and even curtains.
The so-called patchwork knitting in the round will look very stylish with a bedside rug - this is also a very simple technique that anyone can master. If the bedroom is furnished according to an absolutely natural concept, then you can use animal skins or woolen fabrics.
Bedroom of a country house: decoration in country Provence style
The bedroom of a rural house may well serve as a prototype for decorating a bedroom in a country house. Today, modern country or Provence style strives for simplicity and conciseness. However, decorating a bedroom in a country style with your own hands is not so easy. The main rule is to follow harmony and naturalness.
The interior of a bedroom in the country-Provence style will create associations associated with summer, the sea, the sun, the smell of grass, and flowering meadows.
From the bedroom of a rural house, the country style took the use of natural materials: wood, stone, brick, straw, reed.
A country style interior will depend on the area in which the style developed. It can be bright and rich, or it can be calm and laconic. To decorate a bedroom in country style. You need to follow the designers' advice. Today there are many techniques, but each is based on mutual principles.
Country bedroom features:
- Decorating walls with wallpaper or plaster;
- Decorating the floor with boards, stones, clay;
- Ceiling decoration with wood;
- Selection of simple furniture made from natural materials.
A country style bedroom should not be overloaded with decorative elements. They should be simple. But at the same time, it is important to correctly place color and decorative accents, otherwise the bedroom will turn into one continuous spot of light.
Decor and accessories in the bedroom of a wooden house
Decor for a bedroom in a house where the nature of arts and crafts are the main characters can be very rich, or may be present in very small quantities. It all depends on the entire design concept of the house, its idea. So, for example, a bedroom in a rustic style can be decorated with knitted openwork lace, but not as thin and exquisite as, for example, on linen in a city apartment, but should resemble authentic lace that could be knitted by local residents of the time when there was a peasantry and huts The bedroom can be decorated with several pieces of utensils from that time, for example, a chest or a bench. By the way, all furniture can be beautifully decorated with paintings.
Comfortable bedroom in a rustic style (video)
Rustic style is becoming increasingly popular today. He returns to nature, the true origins of existence. Decorating a house in country style is done using design techniques that are aimed at stylish surface finishing, proper room layout, arrangement of furniture and decorative items. An important feature of this style is the use of natural materials. A characteristic feature of the room design is the installation of a fireplace. There are many types of style, the choice of which depends on individual preferences.
Walls and wall decoration in a wooden house
Walls are the backdrop for furniture and decor, so it’s best not to get carried away with finishing materials, especially unnatural ones. The best option would be to emphasize the texture of the wood from which the house is built, because this is its beauty. You can only slightly shade the wood using enamel and tint paint, as well as varnishes.
Bedroom lighting
The issue of lighting must be approached very carefully, since a wooden house is a fire hazard. If there is a fireplace or stove in the bedroom, then you need to consider their safe use. In the bedroom of a wooden house, it is better to exclude candles or other sources of open flame.
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Overall
The above tips are just a basis for creating this style and general recommendations that do not in any way claim to be the absolute truth. Everyone chooses for themselves what and how to use in their interior. However, to achieve better results, professionals recommend listening to them. To help in this difficult task, below is a list of the most commonly used materials.
- Wood of any kind is the basis of the future interior. With as little processing as possible. So, as the object of creativity is the bedroom, it is advisable to abandon too dark tones.
- Straw and other weavings, as well as stylization for them. A frequent attribute of rustic style. For the selected room, it will be very useful.
- Stone and its variations. For other rooms, it is possible to use different lights and shades, such as stone “stove” masonry. For the bedroom, most often, if taken at all, it is in white tones and in a uniform form.
- Metal. Suitable for making individual accessories and fastenings. Often stylized as antique - blacksmith's, with obvious traces of a long service life. In the right room it realizes itself as part of the furniture. It is acceptable to use brass or bronze.
- Artificial materials - depending on the funds invested in the renovation and the desires and vision of the designer, the volumes and scope of their application vary greatly. The main thing to remember for this style is that masters of their craft give preference primarily to natural ingredients.
Summing up
In conclusion, let's talk a little about the history of the appearance of the rustic style. It is nothing more than one of the variations of another, no less popular interior solution - Country. This style represents both the simplicity and comfort of country life in various countries. It appeared mainly in America, but is widespread in many countries, such as:
- France,
- Italy,
- Germany,
- Sweden,
- and etc.
Along with the rustic style, in each country it differs both in name and in appearance and methods of implementing ideas. For French country (Provence) – light, light and airy tones with a slight lilac tint predominate.
At the same time, there is no pomp and luxury. They are replaced with rural household items, which gives special warmth and comfort. Italian country (Tuscan style) carries notes of green or terracotta. Additionally, olive shades are used and fabrics of various colors are used.
Taking a look at American country music, we will plunge into the atmosphere of the wild west, with its brutal components, and sometimes home-made objects made quite roughly and carelessly. Minimally processed wood and leather upholstery are often used as materials. Items with ethnic Indian surroundings are also possible.
To summarize, I would like to note that, despite the great differences between Country music from different countries, they are all designed to carry the spirit of country life and try as much as possible to bring people closer to nature. This is exactly what you should be guided by when starting to create a rustic style in your bedroom.
