Country Style Interior Design

Each type of country style has taken characteristic features of the culture it was used in. English country is relaxed and comfortable incorporating many floral patterns as well as stripes and plaids. Natural light wood, such as oak, is used througout the English country styles. Open space is not considered important in the country style with large furniture pieces often dominating a space with the walls often decorated with a varity of pictures, utensils or other objects.

French country style is characterized by deep and bright colours - aubergine, lavender, yellow, azure blue. colours 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 colours 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.

To Recap, the main characteristics of the country interior design style are...

• Cosy and comfortable but sometimes cluttered.
• Traditional to the context, e.g. French Country, American Country etc.
• Natural and floral patterns used with plaids and stripes.
• Robust, bulky furniture.
• Rough finishes on materials.