Country style sofa: features, types, selection criteria

Interior design, which came to us from America, is now one of the most popular. The decorative direction is based on simplicity, convenience and naturalness. The room, decorated in country style, is filled with home comfort and warmth. Let's talk in more detail about which sofas are suitable for the American "country" style.

Country style noticeably stands out from the rest due to a number of special characteristics. Furniture is of great importance for the integrity and expressiveness of the interior. A sofa in country style should correspond to the peculiarities of this direction.

Characteristic features of country-style furniture.

• For its manufacture are used only natural materials. This applies to both the frame and the sheathing and padding.
• Country style is great for spacious rooms. When decorating a room, choose massive and large-sized furniture.
• Perfect fit furniture looks as natural as possible and even rude.
• Antique copies will look great... They will give the interior a special expressiveness.
• The beauty and color of wood is not covered with paint... For its processing, varnishes are most often used. Some types of wood are tinted with special compounds. In some cases, wooden surfaces are not treated at all.
• The appearance of furniture should be as simple and concise as possible.... Pretentiousness and a large number of decorative elements are not inherent in the country style.
• If decorations and additional elements are still used, they are also made from natural materials. These can be parts made of wood, fabric or ropes. Forged elements fit harmoniously.
• Color spectrum consists of natural and soft tones: shades of brown and green, white, cream, black.
• Furniture in this style is primarily should be practical.
• It will look impressive on the back or seat of the sofa pattern, embroidered by hand.

Modern stores offer a wide selection of furniture for different styles. Given the great popularity of country music, it will not be difficult to find a sofa for this trend.

We have already figured out the external characteristics and colors, now we will find out which shape suits the American direction best.

• Straight. This is the most common and convenient form and is the most common. This sofa is ideal for country style due to its simplicity. This model is placed close to the wall. In some cases, it can be placed in front of the fireplace. The model with a folding bed can be used as a bed to accommodate guests.

• Angular... On sale you can find compact and large-sized models. The sizes are chosen depending on how spacious the room is. A large corner sofa in the living room will come in handy when you need to comfortably arrange a group of guests. Due to the practical placement in the corner of the room, maximum free space is saved.

• Modular... A versatile option that consists of several separate elements. If the room has a centrally located fireplace, modular furniture will look great around it. This is a stylish and comfortable option for a large living room.

• Ostrovnoy. For arranging a spacious seating area, a status and large island sofa complete with a table is great. Such a tandem will look great with a fireplace or in the center of a large room.

• Semicircular. Sofas with this shape are practically not used for country style.

As mentioned above, one of the main characteristics of the style is the use of natural materials. Country music allows you to combine several of their types, however, excessive variety will only spoil the decor. The use of synthetic materials is excluded.

Reliable furniture manufacturers use quality wood in the manufacture of sofas. Raw materials are carefully selected and processed to protect them from dampness, mold and bacteria. At the same time, the natural color and texture are preserved. They choose hard and wear-resistant types of wood. Many brands prefer pine.

The textile material for the upholstery must also be made from natural raw materials. Silk, cotton, linen and other similar materials are used in the production.

Recommendations for choosing a sofa are as follows.

• Shop at trusted furniture stores. This is the only way you can be sure of the quality of the goods. If you have doubts about the naturalness of the materials, ask for the appropriate certificate.
• Be sure to measure the sofa and the room. Make sure that the selected model will fit in the selected location without any problems.
• If you want furniture to become a key element of the decor, choose products that are several shades darker or lighter than the room's finishes.
• For comfort in use, the backrest should be softer than the seat.
• If you like patterns with patterns, opt for sofas with floral motifs. Such a drawing will perfectly fit into the style of country music.

The following video provides guidelines for choosing a sofa.