From year to year, an increasing number of families prefer a wooden house for permanent residence. The interior of a wooden house can be decorated in different ways. The article describes the most common design styles for log and timber houses. You will get acquainted with current design techniques, learn how such popular trends as chalets, country, Russian and Scandinavian styles are similar and different.
Interior in Old Russian style Source bella787.pinger.pl
Wooden house: design specifics
A wooden house is a millennial trend that is not going to lose popularity. The use of wood makes the house attractive and sets the overall mood of the interior space. At the same time, restrictions appear when choosing one or another interior solution, and the question of choosing the most suitable style arises, which is pressing for many owners. In any case, the following questions influence the final result:
- The issue of installation of engineering systems . Special attention (due to the increased fire hazard of wood) requires the calculation and installation of electrical networks, the choice of a heating boiler and fireplace, which can affect the choice of style.
- Lighting issue . The layout of the rooms is planned taking into account the nature of natural light. Also a significant role is played by such a feature of the wooden surface as light absorption. If the living room windows face north and the lighting fixtures are placed incorrectly, there is a high chance that the room will look gloomy and inhospitable. The problem is solved by a competent combination of the main diffuse light and point sources (floor lamps, sconces).
The important role of proper lighting Source izzba.com.ua
Lighting
Properly selected lighting will add airiness to the interior design and help hide minor imperfections.
Ideal lighting fixtures include ceiling chandeliers and spotlights that provide complete lighting, wall sconces and spotlights that highlight certain areas, and floor lamps that create soft comfort.
Wooden house: features of interior decoration
When designing the interior of timber and log houses, we must not forget about the shrinkage of the structure associated with the loss of moisture from the wood. The process lasts quite a long time - one and a half to two years; Only after this do they begin interior decoration. The choice of style solution is based on the design of the basic elements - walls and floors; they are designed in different ways:
- In most cases, minimal finishing . The structure of the wooden surface has a unique pattern, which allows you to do without additional decorations. Most styles suitable for wooden buildings require only protective impregnation and treatment with matte or glossy varnish.
- You can cover the walls with wallpaper or paint . Some types of wood darken over time; if you don’t like the atmosphere of an old peasant hut, then finishing will be the ideal solution.
- The floor can focus attention or serve as a neutral background . A natural surface always looks advantageous: processed or parquet boards, as well as a combination of boards with natural stone.
In most cases, wood needs minimal finishing Source woodshouse.ru
Ceiling
To create an unusual ceiling, wooden beams are most often left exposed. The roof slabs are painted in contrasting colors or matched to the color of the beams.
For the first floor or small fans of too high ceilings, wooden boards, varnished or white painted, or suspended ceilings are used for finishing.
Interior design: current techniques for wooden housing
Professional decorators know that wood goes best with natural materials - glass, metal, clay, leather and stone. Fans of traditional eco- or folk style enthusiastically perceive wooden surfaces, choose minimal finishing and strive to preserve the natural design of a log house. If you like other interiors, the following techniques will help muffle the clear rhythm of log or timber walls:
- Combined room decoration . An interesting effect, for the implementation of which part of the walls is covered with decorative plaster, and natural or artificial stone is used to decorate the floor.
- Stove or fireplace . An ideal decorative element, in the design of which you can use both stone and forging elements. The fireplace can also be electric; the main thing is that it fits into the finished interior.
Combination of stone and wood in bedroom decor Source houzz.ru
- Velvet, jacquard and tapestry fabrics are best suited for furniture upholstery ; Leather upholstery goes perfectly with the dark matte surface of the walls. A voluminous deep-pile carpet will look great on the floor.
- If a retro style is chosen for the design, the electrical wiring will be correctly done in an open way , running along the walls in the form of twisted cords. The use of characteristic push-button or rotary retro switches will make the interior especially colorful.
- The ideal wallpaper for a wooden house is with floral patterns, floral or landscape prints that make the room especially cozy.
- Carved and forged elements fit perfectly into many styles ; they can be both furniture parts and various decorative items.
Fireplace in a modern wooden living room Source goto-11.net
Furniture and decor
Each style requires certain items that transform an empty room into a functional space. However, you shouldn’t fill your home with too many things; it’s much better to use only the items you really need.
For furniture, the main rule will be massiveness and reliability, which will not allow these things to get lost against the background of wooden finishing.
Textiles should not be too bright, and decorative items should not fill all the free space. Their main purpose is to emphasize the elegance of the wood and the chosen style, and not to distract attention.
Photos of the interiors of wooden houses will demonstrate all the charm of such dwellings, their charming uniqueness and the beauty of nature.
Popular styles for decorating a wooden house
The modern interior of a log house can be very different; By now, many interesting interior solutions have taken shape, with a lot of options and interpretations. When starting to decorate, you don’t have to limit yourself to one style; It is allowed to use different techniques for different rooms. Popular options that make the interior unique include the following styles:
Russian style
A popular type of ethno-style (it is also called rustic or folk). Contrary to expectations, a country house decorated in Russian style does not at all resemble a branch of a souvenir store, although the use of handicrafts (in reasonable quantities) is certainly welcome. In general, the Russian style is described by the following features:
- Bake . An indispensable attribute of a log or timber house. It is decorated with tiles, paintings and decorative plaster.
- Inner space . Pile up of furniture and things is not allowed; The rooms have an abundance of light and space.
Bedroom with a stove in Russian style Source france-bijoux.ru
- Materials . The use of chipboard, MDF and plastic double-glazed windows is excluded. Natural wood predominates - all pieces of furniture are made from it. To preserve the wood texture, the surface of tables, chairs and cabinets is not painted. On the furniture and some interior details (on the stairs and platbands), skillful carvings look organic; built-in appliances can be hidden behind carved facades.
- Furniture . Select comfortable, solid, massive furniture; For the kitchen, a spacious table with wide, comfortable benches is required. Some of the usual items can be replaced with chests and caskets.
- Decor . The highlight of the Russian style is handmade items, Khokhloma and Gzhel, Kasli casting and Vologda lace. You will also need pottery, a samovar, a variety of antique-style lamps, barrels and jugs.
- Textiles . The style is characterized by natural tablecloths, curtains, bedspreads, napkins and towels. Products with hand embroidery are especially valuable.
Tiled stove in a Russian kitchen Source repaireasily.ru
See also: Catalog of wooden house projects presented at the exhibition “Low-Rise Country”.
Scandinavian style
Scandinavian interior is minimalism in detail. You won't see fancy decor here; you won’t need a long and painstaking selection of jewelry, antiques, antique lamps or paintings. The main thing in the Scandinavian approach to design is functionality and unpretentiousness. The interior design of wooden houses in the Scandinavian style is characterized by the following design techniques:
- Color spectrum . The predominant shades are those that help visually expand the space: white, cream, beige, shades of blue and gray. Terracotta and ocher shades help add energy to the palette; Bright color accents are also allowed (especially in fabrics) - yellow, red, green.
- Interior . Scandinavian-style accommodation is bright and spacious. Open layouts are popular; wide doorways and large (often panoramic) windows are welcome.
- Wall decoration . For cladding, lining of light, pastel colors is often used.
Scandinavian style bedroom Source pinterest.com
- Furniture . The decor is simple. To maintain style, choose practical, non-bulky furniture; Wicker armchairs, sofas and chairs are especially loved.
- Window . It is not customary to cover them with curtains made of thick, heavy fabrics; Light translucent curtains or blinds are suitable.
- Decor . The patterns of carpets and furniture upholstery contain marine and northern motifs. Watercolors and photographs in strict wooden frames, funny ceramic figurines of animals and birds help to enliven the atmosphere.
How to lay engineering communications
Metal-plastic pipes are used to install a heating system in a wooden house. They bend easily, which simplifies their installation. In country houses, liquid heating is mainly used. To do this, install a boiler, radiators and connect everything with pipes. Depending on the infrastructure of the area, the type of heat generator is chosen. They can be fuel or gas.
The water supply system in a house made of timber can be organized using copper or propylene pipes. To avoid the formation of condensation and heat loss, they are covered with a special thermal insulation material. To heat water in a wooden building, a double-circuit boiler is used, but only if its consumption is low. It would be rational to equip large buildings with autonomous water heaters.
The type of ventilation and features depend on the area of the house, the number of its inhabitants, the presence of household appliances and climatic conditions. It can be natural and forced. In the first case, the air circulates under the influence of natural forces, in the second, draft in the ventilation duct is created under the action of a fan.
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Chalet style
The chalet style is a distinctive type of country, originally from the snow-capped Alpine slopes. The origin influenced the interior design; a chalet-style home resembles the decor of a hunting lodge; If you love ascetic furnishings and natural materials with virtually no processing, you will like this style. The interior of the chalet is characterized by the following features:
- Wall and floor materials . Definitely natural, with a predominance of untreated wood and stone. The walls of the chalet are left in their natural state or plastered. The floor is reliable, made of high-quality solid wood. The chalet floor is not painted; the surface is covered with stain and varnish .
- Ceiling . Ceiling beams, real or decorative, are an essential part of the style.
- Using stone in the interior . Stone (natural or artificial) is used for flooring in the kitchen and bathroom. Partial cladding of walls, for example around a doorway, is also encouraged. The fireplace is decorated with both wild stone and wood.
Kitchen, modern interpretation of chalet style Source mednogorsk.org.ru
- Palette . The design of a chalet-style house made of rounded logs is made in natural colors. Shades of brown, ocher, burgundy and terracotta go well together; They are complemented by contrasting white, green and gray-blue.
- Furniture and decor . Large furniture of simple shapes upholstered in leather and rough fabric will look most natural. The room is decorated with carpets, tapestries and knitted bedspreads; the ceramics chosen are simple, in a rustic style.
- Fireplace . It should be real, with a firebox, a chimney and a woodpile nearby.
- Design techniques . The surfaces of some items can be artificially aged; a light touch of antiquity will give your home a more comfortable and lived-in look. Ideally, there should be no polished, shiny surfaces in the room.
Walls
The smooth wall covering is carefully sanded and varnished. Thus, the tree acquires additional protection, and the natural appearance is preserved in its original beauty. Light varnishes in beige and white colors will bring additional freshness to the room.
The use of light and dark stains or the installation of darker furniture or the use of curtains in rich colors will give contrast to the walls.
Proceed in the same way with rounded logs.
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Classic (noble nest)
For obvious reasons, this style is quite widespread in Russia. The timeless classics of the family estate are valued more and more every year. The interior design style is consistent, characterized by the following techniques:
- Walls . They can be left in their natural form, plastered or sheathed with fabric. Wooden walls require aging. Skillfully aged surfaces look noble and create the necessary ambiance in the room.
- Furniture . Vintage or vintage-looking interior items are used: chairs and tables with bent legs, always leather sofas and armchairs, antique-looking furniture, desks and chests of drawers. The fittings should not stand out from the general style - the keyholes and handles are covered with gold and decorated with figured elements.
Noble estate style, bedroom Source assz.ru
- Fabrics _ The style as a whole allows for a large amount of draperies and other textiles using satin and velvet fabrics.
- Accessories . Crystal chandeliers, stylized candelabra with candlesticks, bas-reliefs, mirrors, landscapes and portraits in gilded frames are suitable.
