Do you know what rustic style is ininterior? Do you know how to create this style at home? No? Then Roomble, together with the best architects of the country, is rushing to help you. Rustic style in the interior is also called anti-vandal - you no longer need to worry that the corners of the furniture will wear out, the stone will chip, and the tiles will crack. Deliberately aged surfaces are one of the features of the style. And architect Amalia Talfeld and interior designer Anastasia Muravyova will tell you more about the rustic style and how to reproduce it in your interior.
Amalia Talfeld Architect-designer with24 years of experience in the luxury category. Amalia's architectural bureau implements projects of varying complexity - from apartments to cottage villages. 3a-design.ru Rustic style is a favorite style of Russian customers. Especially those who often travel to Western Europe - because it is very popular there. In general, depending on the era, any style can be called rustic relative to time (from the English rustic - village, simple, roughly processed, roughly hewn stone).
To begin with, Amalia Talfeld decided to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the rustic style. Pros:
- the interior is obviously old, so the impression is created that people lived in it for centuries;
- suitable furniture in the style of Provence, and in the style of the shebbie-chic;
- You can leave the existing masonry (with the already existing rubs);
- any imperfections of surfaces: doors and floors, for example, can have a rag of antiquity;
- You can also use elements of loft style (metal accessories, bronze patinated fixtures), rustic ceramic tiles,;
- cheap, practical, for a long time.
Cons:
- does not fit modern furniture;
- hard to perform in small apartments, because the style initially involves the implementation of the houses.
Now let's move on directly to the advice oncreating a rustic style in the interior by Amalia Talfeld. Finishing materials The following are suitable as finishing materials for creating a rustic style: Florentine (matte, warm shades), rustic stone, natural wood for wall cladding - it is good when it has a revealed texture or is bleached.
Textiles Furniture upholstery should be made ofnatural fabrics such as linen, cotton, wool, aged leather for example. The floor is usually covered with a classic carpet, mat or kilim (a double-sided handmade carpet).
Color scheme In rustic stylenatural color scheme. Although classic color combinations are not prohibited (for example, Old English or Old French). Old English palette: tweeds with different types of tartan, classic English combinations - burgundy with green, terracotta and ocher. Old French palette: bleached cotton, linen of different shades of Provence (sun-scorched fabrics), light beige, light gray combinations of tones. In the rustic style there are no obvious color accents, they are rather textured.
Graphics Rustic style is characterized by graphics on the walls in aged, but not gilded frames. Classic engravings or botanical are also acceptable.
Fireplace Fireplace is a traditional elementrustic style. As a rule, it is assumed to be Romanesque or medieval, with a large fireplace stove. If it is made in the English style, then its characteristic element will be a cast-iron firebox. To create a rustic style in the apartment, it is better to use a false fireplace: it will provide a feeling of coziness, and the decorative fireplace stove can be used as a display (build a TV into it).
Furniture and decorative elements FurnitureIt is assumed to be in the Provence or shabby chic style, wicker furniture or rattan items are also appropriate. Decorative elements and lighting fixtures: wicker baskets, various elements of folk crafts, clay dishes, lampshades, forged items (lamps, cornices, candlesticks), antique chandeliers (bronze, copper), candle lamps.
Anastasia Muravyova Designer-decoratorAnastasia Muravyova graduated from the Economics Department of Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Higher School of Environmental Design at MArchI, and received an MBA from the University of Bristol. She works mainly with the interiors of private houses and apartments. She is a member of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia and presents her paintings at various art exhibitions. She is a participant in the Fazenda TV project on Channel One. She maintains her own blog about design on the website peredelka.tv. The designer-decorator sees her mission in creating a harmonious, stylish and comfortable space that takes into account the tastes, preferences and budget of the customer. She is ready to work in any of the well-known interior styles, without copying samples and bringing a unique individuality to each project. anastasia-muravyeva.name In fact, the rustic style is a brutal variety of the country style. Based on the definition, a rustic interior requires appropriate materials and elements: plank floors, roughly processed stone and tiles, massive furniture. Note that different manufacturers often have furniture, decor items, and sometimes even entire collections called rustic.
Photo:Denis Vasiliev It should be remembered that the rustic style implies everything natural, it is characterized by a calm, natural color scheme and simple forms. The interior in this style usually corresponds to large windows, wide ceiling beams, a spacious staircase, a large dining table.
Photo:Denis Vasiliev An interesting and partly characteristic element of the style is forged products. These can be lamps (chandeliers, sconces), various pieces of furniture or their elements (consoles, tables, shelves, etc.), stair railings. Small metal accessories are also suitable: candlesticks, curtain tiebacks. The metal should have a relief texture with a matte paint, sometimes with a patina. Rivets are also widely used as a decorative element.
Photo: Denis Vasiliev.Forged products - Blacksmith Studio No. 1. In the center of a rustic interior, as a rule, there is a large fireplace (as an option - made of split or unpolished stone). Forged grates, woodpiles and other metal fireplace accessories go well with this element. Next to the fireplace there are usually armchairs or sofas, which can be upholstered in leather. Skins and furs fit well into a rustic interior. Linen, cotton and woolen fabrics are also suitable, which can be plain or with a large traditional pattern. You can use bedspreads made using the patchwork technique. It is better to avoid small patterns on textiles.
