Furnishing a rustic cottage: design ideas to make it beautiful

Do you have a rustic cottage and would like to furnish it in the best possible way, combining design and functionality? Here are the materials and furnishing accessories you should focus on

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a rustic cottage, but those who do know how this type of dwelling can be used in a variety of ways, from a location for lunches and dinners to a place to spend a relaxing weekend to actual accommodation.

Of course so that it can be used for living purposes, and is also comfortable, the rustic must be furnished in the right waywith a correct division of space and a style that reflects one's personal taste, but also the intended use of the available space.

Almost always the rustic is found in the countryside, other times in the mountainsand therefore immersed in a context that already in itself suggests an idea of relaxation and naturalness, which is then often transferred to the interior, with the adoption of furniture and accessories that travel on the same wavelength.

Very important, however, is also the structure that characterises the rustic and the materials from which it is made. The wood is certainly one of the cornerstones to focus on, also structurally: there is nothing warmer and more cosy than a rustic cottage with a ceiling embellished by wooden beamsused either as a cover or just as an additional element of decoration.

Of course, other materials also find their place in a rustic cottage, much depends on the style one wishes to adopt: often to furnish a country - but also mountain - cottage, the favourite materials are wood, wrought iron and stoneThis almost always results in opting for a country or country-chic, but also elegant rustic or classic furnishing style.

Of course, this is not the rule, there are those who prefer to decorate the rustic in a more classic way, or even shabby chic, but in any case the rustic/country style - often English-inspired - remains the main type of furniture.

So green light to solid, dark wood furniturenot forgetting those classic pieces that are an absolute must in a rustic kitchen such as a nice chest, a cupboard and even a plate rack for the kitchen area.

Classic, timeless furniture that suggests a vintage style that perfectly matches the type of home. For this furniture to best express its soul, however, it requires ad hoc handles and knobsFor example, Polideas offers a whole line of antique handles and knobswith a classic, retro flavour, perfect for making rustic furniture even more suitable.

For example, for larger furniture, such as a wardrobe or cupboard, handles are perfect Geometric and the Arco line.

For smaller furniture such as drawers or bedside cabinets, however, knobs are perfect. Small e Mushroom.

If, on the other hand, the rustic has a more elegant and refined soul, you can opt for the beautiful elegant handles with central decoration or the floral knobs.

Inside a rustic house, it is essential to find space for everything, and sometimes it can be useful to make use of vertical spaces, for example to furnish the walls of the living room. shelves - very useful for storing books or other small objects - which also gives the whole room that extra touch of sophistication.

Polideas for example provides shelf support truly passepartout, also perfect for the country ambience of a rustic cottage.

Not infrequently then, the rustic cottage is also used as an ideal place to organise lunches and dinners, especially around the holidays, when it is a pleasure to get together with family and lifelong friends to share a good meal accompanied by an excellent wine. To create the right atmosphere, the room can be embellished with lights to create that unmistakable festive air, capable of warming the heart in an instant.

In this regard Polideas has come up with indispensable led kitwith white or multi-coloured lights, with different light sizes (for 2 or 4 feet), with switch or remote control, ideal to make the room immediately more cosy.

With these kits it will be easy to create the right atmosphere during convivial moments, making your rustic setting even more comfortable.

Finally, a self-respecting rustic cannot be without the fireplace: made of stone, in a typically traditional taste, will be the ideal companion for winter evenings. The ambience is further enhanced by curtains in warm colours, light-coloured rugs with a rustic texture, and a nice upholstered sofa or armchairs in which to relax.