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The key ways in which you can create your own Country Home Interior with a contemporary twist
If you are looking to add a bit of country to your home interior this spring, but don’t have a large budget, you will be happy to know that a few well-placed accents can go a long way. This article looks at the key ways in which you can create your own country home interior with a contemporary twist.
Window Treatments
One of the easiest ways to achieve a cozy cottage feel is to change the window treatments. Try replacing a contemporary curtain with a sheer panel drape with a long, flowing valance on a wrought iron curtain pole. Country cottages bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, so forgo the blinds and heavy draperies to let the sunshine into your living area. Look for inexpensive wrought iron pieces to coordinate with the wrought iron curtain pole. A wrought iron candelabra is a great addition to a country sitting area.
Décor and more
Another quick and easy way to transform a room into a country space is to update the pillows on the settee. If your goal is to create a cozy cottage look, consider bold floral patterns with light colors and coordinating stripes or blocks.
Look for inexpensive artwork at discount stores to replace older pieces that may not fit into the new look. Country framing doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Simple frames made from old wood add a touch of whimsy.
Walls and flooring
Consider repainting walls if you currently have a dark color in place. Using light-colored settee covers can also brighten up the room. Country homes typically have light colors and hues of white scattered throughout the living space.
If you have hardwood flooring covered by a modern rug, consider replacing the rug or doing away with the rug altogether. Browse flea markets or local artisans for area rugs with a shabby chic look.
Bring the Outdoors In
If you have a garden, be sure to bring in a variety of cuttings to scatter around the room in vases. But don’t have to stop there. Bring some outdoor furniture into your living area as well. A worn rocking chair from out back can add country appeal to any room. Consider adding flower boxes to outside windows as well. You will enjoy watching bees and ladybugs work as you lounge inside. Another way to bring nature closer to you is to place a bird feeder near the window.
Home Remodeling
We will see in this post before and after a residence in California, conducted by (fer) Studio. This study was responsible for remodeling a house, classical, 1980, to give a contemporary design and stylish. For those who like large openings and large amounts of natural light this home design can be perfect. The “before”, the aspect that this house was originally shown in the following images, and can verify that the current is quite modern and renovated. After the process of remodeling the house transformed its classic aesthetics and also cottage became an extension. This process included interior and exterior remodeling of the home, including three bedrooms and added a master bedroom suite.
The floor area of the house was significantly expanded after the renovations, which aimed to give this house a new modern and contemporary look, adding private areas like the bedroom suite. The approach left open most existing house, the most feasible, both inside and outdoor areas. The existing house was defined by the area of a high intermediate roof decorated to resemble the head of a small cottage with a typical gate. The home is located in an area surrounded by a beautiful pine forest, the backyard is pretty open and included a swimming pool, this area was also renovated. Among the changes made were modified heights of the ceilings, created new areas, and fronts were replaced by glass walls.
In the kitchen, got an important visual communication with the back yard through a wall is removed and incorporated generous doors and windows that can be opened completely, allowing the flow between inside and outside the home. The kitchen area was completely opened up the room, including a small breakfast bar. On the back of the kitchen, open courtyard, installed a stainless steel top, thanks to fully open the windows, you get a direct link between the interior and exterior of the house.
Among the changes backyard featuring a fireplace, very attractive, made in cement and simple lines, there are some banks that surround it, also in cement, creating a welcoming environment.
