Nowadays, a country house is less and less associated with gardening work. Now this is a place for solitude from the bustle of the city. The interior of a country house is different from that of an apartment. Based on whether the building will be used in winter and what tasks it will have to perform, the interior is arranged.
Cottage interior styles
For country interiors, as well as for houses and apartments, the use of styles is relevant. Typically, the following directions are used for landscaping: modern, Scandinavian style, chalet, country, Provence.
Modern style
In a modern style, a country house interior involves the use of wallpaper, paint, stone and brick finishing. The furniture selected is functional and modern without unnecessary frills. When arranging a dacha in this direction, rich and neutral shades, a small table, a fireplace, and minimalist decor will be relevant.
Chalet
Exclusively in a country house, decorated with natural wood and stone, as well as with an installed fireplace, you can create a chalet style. There should be animalistic decor - pottery, handmade textiles, wicker furniture, an attic made of timber, protruding canopies. The room should look like a shepherd's dwelling.
The bedrooms are located on the second floor, the kitchen and living room are on the first floor. Plaster of natural shades, wood whitening agent, and protective varnish are used as finishing materials.
Scandinavian style
Urban furniture and an abundance of decorative elements are things that the Scandinavian country interior does not accept. This style is characterized by calm tones, wooden furniture and decoration, and restraint in decor.
Country
Because of its specificity, the rustic style, or country as it is also called, is very popular among summer residents. It is distinguished by natural shades, flowers in pots, embroidered or checkered textiles, and wooden finishes. A functional stove is suitable to complete the style.
Provence
Provence style is ideal for a summer version of a country house. Thoughtful decorative elements are used here (porcelain tableware, ruffles, cafe curtains, floral embroidery), a fireplace, and special light furnishings.
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In this video we will look in detail at the cost of each stage of building a small house:
- Design, as well as construction work, takes a relatively short period of time.
- Low utility costs.
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Decoration of rooms in the country house
Depending on the purpose of the room, there are certain rules for its design.
Kitchen
This room may be small in a country house. But at the same time, it has a basic set of tables and cabinets, as well as all the communications necessary for this room. It is decorated with painted plates, handmade items, curtains, tablecloths, and fresh flowers. A tabletop appropriate for a country house is made of wood, stone, or tile.
Living room
A fireplace in a rustic living room is the main attribute of the house. The interior may vary depending on the chosen style. You can use a large sofa with a massive table, carpets with antique furniture, large tableware, paintings.
Bedroom
On the second floor of a country house, as a rule, there is a bedroom. It is finished with plaster or wallpaper, and the timber is covered with a protective varnish. There must be a hinged wardrobe and chest of drawers. The wooden or metal bed is complemented by drawers in which it is convenient to store things or bedding.
Metal roofing: beautiful, but noisy
Metal tiles resemble ordinary tiles, although they are produced in galvanized sheets, which are coated with a protective polymer against rust and fading.
They are quite rigid and durable. Pros:
- Strength. It will withstand snow drifts, hail, and frosts.
- Ease. A sheet of metal tiles 0.4 mm thick weighs from 3 to 5 kg.
- Durability. The metal profile will last 30–50 years.
Minuses:
- Noisiness: you will hear a falling apple and every drop of rain.
- Waterproofing is a must. Due to the number of holes from self-tapping screws, a metal tile roof cannot be called airtight.
- Large consumption of material. When installing a metal tile roof, a lot of waste is generated.
Metal roofing can be installed on pitched roofs. It requires a sheathing made of boards impregnated with fire-retardant and water-repellent compounds.
Attic design
The attic gives the country house the advantage of additional living space. A bedroom or children's room is set up in this place. Windows of different sizes or shapes and the slope of the roof can give an individual look to the attic. Under the arch, drawers are made that will help effectively save space. There is also a games room with board games, parallel bars, and a hammock.
They can make a very stylish attic:
- good natural lighting, which is complemented by lamps and lamps;
- to ensure sufficient natural light, the window is made as open as possible, and curtains of suitable length are used to highlight it;
- necessary built-in furniture that does not clutter up the space;
- painting of walls is carried out according to the principle of zoning, which also allows you to mask the difference between the walls.
Tips: what to look for when choosing a material
- Some materials, such as ondulin, can only be laid at a certain temperature. This imposes restrictions on roof installation in autumn, winter and spring.
- When choosing a roof, pay attention to the permitted slope. Every material has limitations.
- Take into account the weight of the material: the heavier the roof, the stronger the walls should be.
- Calculate the amount of material correctly. The easiest way to calculate the area of a pitched roof is to multiply the length of one side by the width and double the resulting number - after all, you have two slopes. The area of the flat roof is close to the area of the house. To calculate the amount of material for a complex roof, you will have to climb onto it.
- When setting your budget, don’t forget about the sheathing and consumables. Components can also cost a fair amount.
- Don't rely too much on material lifespans. If used improperly, even the most expensive roof can become damaged in a year or two.
Stove and fireplace in the interior
A fireplace and stove, in addition to their function of heating the room, serve as an excellent independent accent of the home. Therefore, if they are available, you should not clutter the country interior with additional decorative elements.
Fireplaces built into the wall are called open fireplaces. Closed - enclosed with heat-resistant glass and heat a large area. The fireplace is decorated with tiles, cast iron panels, and carvings.
A stove can become an original dacha element, which also perfectly heats a country house. The stove can be mobile, which allows it to be installed in any room, or it can be made stationary. It is cheaper than a fireplace and has an additional, undeniable advantage - you can cook food here.
Flat roof: a new trend and usable area
Recently, flat roofing – “roofing pie” – has been gaining popularity.
It received this name because of its multi-layer nature: concrete or profile base, screed, waterproofing.
It is difficult to lay such a roof on your own. This is especially true for waterproofing.
“I would not recommend making roll fused waterproofing on a flat roof yourself - it is fraught with burns and fires. But there are also very few good specialists, judging by the fact that more than 85% of the work during the season is redoing the roof, done from a month to a year ago,” explains master Stepan Studenikin.
You need to avoid mistakes already at the stage of choosing the material.
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When purchasing roll-on built-up waterproofing, I advise you to opt for materials that contain polyester - index E in the labeling. And I categorically do not recommend materials on canvas with the X index. The difference in price is small, but in service life it is colossal.
Well, the best combination in the material is polyester and resin modified with a plasticizer. When properly installed, such materials last for several decades.
This type of roof also has disadvantages:
- requires planning at the project stage;
- more difficult to maintain;
- Must be cleared of snow.
Small country house
With proper zoning of space and selection of compact furniture, a small country house can be functional and cozy.
With the help of a corner set in the corner of the living room, you can create a spectacular kitchen. Organizers and all condiments here are attached to the wall.
You can combine a bedroom with the living room. In such a room there is a sofa book and an extendable chair. It’s a good idea to arrange a bedroom in the attic and veranda. A loft bed located on a closet or a bunk bed are suitable for children. A rack, screen, folding bar counter are used to zone space in the house.
You can heat a small house with a mobile radiator or use stove heating.
Logs
Pros:
- Wood does not emit toxic substances and does not poison your body.
- You will spend less time sleeping than usual.
- The material has high heat-saving properties.
- A house made of logs will cost you less than one made of brick.
- You don't need to lay the foundation deep.
- There is no need to spend additional money on finishing: sanded wood is beautiful in itself.
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Fungus in the groove.
What to do if a wooden house begins to rot? Minuses:
- The roof is installed immediately after the walls are erected, otherwise they will absorb precipitation.
- Use of casings for doors and windows.
- Logs laid horizontally may dry out over time and slightly decrease in size. And those installed vertically will not change their parameters.
- Treat the logs with an antiseptic, otherwise they will be susceptible to rotting.
- Windows and doors are installed after a year, when the house shrinks.
A house with a total area of one hundred square meters will cost you 600 thousand - 1 million rubles, excluding finishing touches.
