Style farmhouses and cottages, homes of other times in which to take refuge to enjoy nature, to relax in the open air and to leave behind, at least for a few days, the noise and bustle of the city. Today this type of construction is all the rage: owning a house in the countryside is the dream of many people, since the farmhouses and cottages represent the right compromise between ancient and modern, great design solutions, which thanks to small, but targeted, works restructuring can be transformed into real gems of living. Have you inherited a farm and don’t know where to start to refurbish it? After the jump tips and tricks on the subject.
Unlike design villas, often built with unusual and increasingly technological shapes and materials, farmhouses and cottages have a external stone structure, most of the time also re-proposed in some internal corners. Feature that is maintained even in the event of renovation. However, to further enrich an environment, stones can also be applied, to cover a fireplace or to decorate a wall even more. The interior walls of a rustic can also be adorned with the Venetian spatula technique, which allows the surface to be smooth and rich in veins.
But let’s see specifically the various environments, starting with the kitchen, the fulcrum of most homes. It is important that this space manages to integrate elegance, style and originality and that wood is the sovereign material. You can leave it natural or repaint it in the shades you prefer. Also indicate the use of large wooden tables, a strong appeal to conviviality, or even kitchens with an island for those who want to give a touch of modernity to the farmhouse.
In living room i country cottages offer endless furnishing possibilities. The large spaces, i high ceilings and the exposed beams, can be transformed into elements of contemporary design, from which to ‘fall’ modern and particular chandeliers. On the other hand, those wishing to preserve the more classic style can always highlight the materials of the past and prefer more traditional and less risky accessories. For the floor, for example, the original terracotta or stone can be recovered. The fireplace is also very important, which can be restored following the shape of the past. And finally, in the sleeping area, a large bed and lots of pillows.
Style farmhouses and cottages, homes of other times in which to take refuge to enjoy nature, to relax in the open air and to leave behind, at least for a few days, the noise and bustle of the city. Today this type of construction is all the rage: owning a house in the countryside is the dream of many people, since the farmhouses and cottages represent the right compromise between ancient and modern, great design solutions, which thanks to small, but targeted, works restructuring can be transformed into real gems of living. Have you inherited a farm and don’t know where to start to refurbish it? After the jump tips and tricks on the subject.
Unlike design villas, often built with unusual and increasingly technological shapes and materials, farmhouses and cottages have a external stone structure, most of the time also re-proposed in some internal corners. Feature that is maintained even in the event of renovation. However, to further enrich an environment, stones can also be applied, to cover a fireplace or to decorate a wall even more. The interior walls of a rustic can also be adorned with the Venetian spatula technique, which allows the surface to be smooth and rich in veins.
But let’s see specifically the various environments, starting with the kitchen, the fulcrum of most homes. It is important that this space manages to integrate elegance, style and originality and that wood is the sovereign material. You can leave it natural or repaint it in the shades you prefer. Also indicate the use of large wooden tables, a strong appeal to conviviality, or even kitchens with an island for those who want to give a touch of modernity to the farmhouse.
In living room i country cottages offer endless furnishing possibilities. The large spaces, i high ceilings and the exposed beams, can be transformed into elements of contemporary design, from which to ‘fall’ modern and particular chandeliers. On the other hand, those wishing to preserve the more classic style can always highlight the materials of the past and prefer more traditional and less risky accessories. For the floor, for example, the original terracotta or stone can be recovered. The fireplace is also very important, which can be restored following the shape of the past. And finally, in the sleeping area, a large bed and lots of pillows.
