The characteristics of the chic country style
Originally, the country chic style combined two distinct influences, but made to get along: the English country style and the French romantic style. The intersection of these two trends gave birth to a decoration which is characterized by its charm, its authenticity and its great softness.
This decoration goes particularly well with characterful interiors, with exposed beams or natural stone walls.
However, country-chic decoration adapts very well to a resolutely contemporary apartment: it is even ideal for transforming this often very strict type of interior into a friendly and warm space!
The country-chic interior gives pride of place to wooden furniture – especially pieces that are vintage or that give the impression of having been. The colors give pride of place to bright neutrals – ecru, white, beige – as well as natural colors and pastels.
From decoration to prints, the country-chic interior gladly puts flowers in the spotlight. We are more broadly inspired by all natural materials: wicker, jute, or even linen.
To bring a more authentic note to the chic country decor, we focus on rustic and readily vintage elements: milk jugs, demijohns or even iron basins.
The country-chic decoration is readily cocooning. If throws and cushions are essential in the living room, we pay particular attention to the bed linen in the bedroom, by daring the soft eiderdowns and cotton sets with delicate patterns and colors.
One style, many variations
Gladly cultivating a “holiday home” spirit, the chic countryside interior is far from being frozen! It is even subtly declined in different currents, allowing nice mixtures of genres.
To bring more character to your chic country interior, for example dare a touch of seaside decor.
If you have a crush on elegant interiors, go more for stylish furniture.
An industrial touch is also very effective in bringing a touch of character to a chic country interior. Among the most suitable elements: the glass mirror and professional furniture, such as the stool with metal legs.
A chic country decor: mistakes to avoid
Country chic style furniture and decorations have a crazy charm, and it’s easy to fall in love! To maintain an elegant and pleasant interior, however, it is preferable to avoid overloading. If you fear the faux pas, opt for a relatively uncluttered decoration, favoring a strong piece and a few well-chosen accessories.
In this room, we adopted the iconic colors of the country chic style. A pretty armchair, a basket and a romantic bed set are enough to give a country character to the decor.
Authenticity is an essential element in a country chic style interior. Beware, therefore, of the temptation of the new and uniformity. Instead, bet on recovery and, if you have a taste for DIY, on DIY! And do not hesitate to mix the finishes, by associating patinated pieces with more contemporary pieces.
Chic countryside decor: X decorating ideas
To adopt the country chic style at home, no need to overdo it: just adopt a few pieces or decorating tips!
In the chic country kitchen, the old-fashioned sink is a “must have”!
As for the floor covering, the cement tile is a classic. For a warmer aesthetic and a maximum of comfort, we can however prefer the parquet… especially if it is old!
In the country chic bathroom, we love the claw foot tub! And we even dare the diversion, by using a bed canopy to hang the shower curtain.
Like a desire to twist your interior a little? Let yourself be inspired by this dresser, and dare the offbeat touch of color!
In this white country chic kitchen, it is the stove – an old-fashioned cooking piano – which takes on color, and which attracts all eyes.
In the hallway, at the foot of the bed or in the bathroom: the wooden bench always finds its place in a chic country-style interior. We choose it in driftwood, raw wood or recycled wood, for more authenticity.
Vegetable decoration is a perfect ally to breathe a resolutely countryside spirit into the decor! And to stage it, we fall for pretty pieces of basketry or crates and crates.
The Chesterfield-style tufted sofa is a classic in an elegant country chic living room that cultivates a sense of style. We favor a raw wood structure and light or muted shades, such as gray or taupe.
For a cocooning chic country living room and more contemporary, we love the linen sofa, favoring neutral tones such as white, ecru or natural linen color.