Rustic country style

This style attracts its enthusiasts with its union of nature and natural materials and its emphasis on craftsmanship. Rustic style is very often associated with a romantic atmosphere. In our country, rich in rural traditions, we certainly have plenty to draw inspiration from. Slovaks are typically fond of folklore and weekend cottages, so this style is well represented in our parts. It is used for country cottages, but in various forms it is also increasingly making itself at home in town houses or even flats.

Its characteristic features are the use of solid wood for furniture and striking pieces of furniture such as wooden benches, dressers, sideboards and chests. Chests in particular are, for our region, a memorable piece of furniture that we can with a clear conscience call the “mother of furniture”. Chests are the predecessors of most modern furniture today. Whether it is today’s wardrobes, which came about by joining two chests stacked on top of each other, or the linen chest of drawers, which for the most part has kept its chest-like shape. A large wooden table must not be missing either.

Materials in rustic style

When choosing materials, try to focus on local sources. Whether it is older brick that you did not use up during a renovation or natural stone from a nearby quarry. With all materials, make sure they keep their natural character.

Floors are wooden or covered with terracotta-coloured paving, which in many cases is complemented by small mosaics.

The ceiling is left with its characteristic massive look and all the wooden beams are left uncovered and exposed.

Decorations

Everyday objects are the best decorations in this style. Various vessels (jugs, baskets, decanters, plates...) Farm tools, displayed dried produce (wreaths of meadow flowers, garlic, onions, ears of grain…) Windows are usually decorated with short curtains, and drapes, for example of linen, are adorned with small patterns such as meadow flowers, stripes…

As for lighting, lamps with metal fittings and decorated shades are used, where the creativity of the user often comes into play, making these shades from natural materials, stretched leather… When creating such decorations, safety must come first, using materials that are safe and not prone to catching fire.

A source of heat is an indispensable part of the countryside. And only fireplaces, stoves or ovens guarantee the unrepeatable romantic atmosphere of the true countryside.

The country – rustic style has its charm and in its simple form looks tasteful. At the same time the theme and trend of retreating to the countryside is amplified by ever more talk of eco-style. This style goes hand in hand with the country style. The traditions of our ancestors inspire present generations with their connection to nature. Ideas of sustainability, saving and protecting the most precious thing, nature. Using and repairing older things and then continuing to use them can make your home more pleasant and brings to life and preserves your memories, which are tied to nostalgic objects to which you breathe new life by repairing them.

Eco style need not be only about repairing things. This very “sub-style” can change your overall way of thinking and thereby, to a great extent, also change your home. Whether it is becoming aware of the production of a large amount of waste or setting priorities when buying a large number of accessories. Eco style is and always will be open to things that are handmade. These things are an indispensable part of an eco interior.

Basic rules of country-rustic design

• Inspiration in the traditions of our ancestors
• Use of solid furniture
• Materials from local sources
• Exposed ceiling beams
• Decorations are everyday objects
• Source of heat – fireplaces, ovens, stoves
• Environmentally friendly thinking

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