Cozy and chic decor: the country house style comes to your home

A desire to escape, a return to the roots, a desire for more authenticity... The country house makes us dream. So much so that this authentic style is becoming a real trend . The country house is the warm and welcoming family home par excellence. A place where each room brings back its share of memories and moments of relaxation.

The desire to create a cozy and human decor is stronger and stronger. In 2021, the country style is reinventing itself and offering a range of possibilities. Here are 4 of our tips for choosing your country house style decorative elements.

Play on decorative objects made from natural skins, such as authentic sheepskin

The country house is a concentrate of authenticity. This rustic aspect can scare some people. Rest assured: today, it is entirely possible to integrate a touch of modernity that blends perfectly with so-called classic or traditional decorative elements.

How to avoid opposition and marry old and new? Thanks to natural elements like sheepskin . For example, the Icelandic sheepskin rug from PeauDeVache.com is natural and modern. It is a great ally for your Country House style.

The sheepskin gives an authentic and real effect to the room . Its warmth blends perfectly with the atmosphere of the country house. Very popular, it even brings a trendy touch .

You can place it directly on the floor, on a bench, on an armchair. It will then diffuse heat and softness at a glance.

Dress a living room and a fireplace with soft and warm rugs

In your opinion, what is the best place in the house to share a moment of pure relaxation? Traditionally, parents, children, grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins and friends like to gather in the living room. The cherry on the cake: a living room with a fireplace (or hearth), like in traditional French country houses.

To project yourself into the French countryside, nothing beats a cowhide rug with a traditional pattern. With these 3 colors (brown, black and white), the Norman cowhide pattern easily combines with existing decorative elements while transporting us to the countryside .

Our tip: to liven up your country house style living room, opt for a patchwork rug . Surrounded by rustic objects, this combination of cowhide squares attracts more attention and gives rhythm to the room. A modern and chic touch that is appreciated!

Chairs, stools, armchairs, poufs: choose leather seats with classic patterns and modern shapes for a contemporary country style

The best way to keep an authentic look without falling into the pitfalls of a too rustic style is to play on authentic materials applied to much more modern shapes . You can try it on seats. Keep the classic style of materials and patterns. On the other hand, choose original shapes.

Let's take an example: the Harry cowhide chair . As with the living room rug, the natural cowhide material with a classic Norman pattern keeps the theme of the authenticity of the country house. With its rounded shape and stainless steel details, it brings a touch of modernity .

If you prefer high seats, it is also possible to find stools that follow the same rule.

To perfectly match the 100% natural style of the country house , it is also possible to turn to sheepskin stools with real birch wood legs or even sheepskin pouffes .

Highlight parquet and wooden floors with original hides for a country style

To create a country house style, it is essential to rely on natural materials. Wood is king! A country house often has wooden floors, whether it is a living room, an entire house or a floor .

To enhance a wooden floor, skin is a simple and effective way! Cowhide or sheepskin works for sure. The only point of vigilance: be sure to stick to light shades called “natural” such as white, beige, brown . Avoid bright tones (pink, blue, red) or dark tones (black-tinted skins).

To get noticed for sure, bet on an original skin while remaining authentic . The natural goat skin from the country is an example. Original, it will get noticed. Note that its natural hair and its origin are two important criteria to take into account to preserve all the authenticity of the wooden floor.

Moreover, if you want to know more, (re)discover the manufacturing methods of our skins and other objects in the French Workshop of PeauDeVache.com

Ready to integrate or refine a country style into your interior? Our 4 tips are here to help you gently combine authenticity and originality. Happiness is rustic, don't you think? The country house style will definitely contribute to this.