Beautiful houses - 135 photos of the best design options. Non-standard ideas for designing private houses

Everyone dreams of their own home. But traditional forms are no longer attractive, so designers offer many creative solutions for country houses (cottages) in various styles. Everyone has their own preferences, so the choice of style depends on the taste. You can create coziness in the modern direction from glass and concrete, or choose the exotic of the East, unpredictable high-tech or cute provence with rustic motifs.

We will analyze the most popular ideas for the beautiful design of houses (cottages and summer cottages).

Summary of the article:

Modern style

Such a house is in many ways similar to other styles (minimalism and high-tech), its signs:

simplicity of lines;
emphasis on space;
furniture of geometric shapes is not too bulky, without decorations, preferably monochrome tones;
multifunctionality.

Of the colors, preference is for pastel, neutral tones, black or white designs with bright accents are possible.

English style

A conservative, restrained style, demonstrating the refined taste of a respectable owner - the cottage of old Britain. Aristocracy, practicality and symmetry of forms, its features:

window openings made of glass or stained glass;
sharpness of zones of internal space;
use in the decoration of natural high-quality materials (imitation possible) wood or stone;
the traditional attribute is a fireplace in the living room, old library or bedroom;
durable furniture more often than dark tones;
heavy antique lamps with dim lights, sconces or floor lamps;
in textiles use small discreet patterns, cage, stripes;
decor - photo in frames, mirrors, figurines, vases are possible.

Harmony and symmetry reign in everything, sometimes these are 2-storey houses. The entrance to the cottage can be decorated with columns, inside - with beautiful stairs leading to the 2nd floor. Around the English garden / park with clear lines of flower beds, trees and shrubs.

American style

Democracy with expensive technology, versatility and free layout is common to Americans. Here, for design, you can use analogues of expensive materials, inherent in style:

large sizes, open floor plans;
eclecticism in color shades (from brown, white to red-black, blue or sand tones, etc.);
smooth surfaces of wall decoration (monochrome tones of paint, wallpaper with a fine pattern, panels).

Advice! To increase the space often use the combination of 2 rooms (living room-kitchen), zoning furniture.

Most often these are beautiful one-story houses, comfortable for living.

High tech

Comfort combined with ultra-modern style and maximum functionality is high-tech:

the severity of simple lines, but can be fantastic forms;
closed cabinets and shelves;
sliding structures in everything;
in construction materials are used: glass, colored plastic, brick, concrete and wood without treatment are possible;
good lighting;
calm colors (metallic, black or white), possibly contrasts - black-red, white-violet tones, etc.
an abundance of the latest technology.

Provence

For interior design often choose the French provincial style with warm pastel colors. Characteristic features of Provence:

in the decor of beams on the ceiling (walls);
the use of natural materials in decoration and furniture;
panels (made of wood), decorative plaster, etc .;
furniture "antique";
plain textiles or with discreet floral patterns.

Color palette: beige, yellow, reddish, blue, bright green tones.Floor vases with fresh or dried flowers will fit perfectly.

Country

A similar version of the provincial style is country (USA). It is most often used for country houses. Natural materials with handmade details. Used deliberately rough finish throughout. Fabrics suitable for the interior: linen, chintz, cotton. It is better to supplement with old books, flower pots.

Arabic style

Fans of the East will like the Arabic style for 2-3 story houses. These are unusually beautiful houses both outside and inside, but for its creation there are a number of rules:

in the building are arches, wide balconies with awnings for tea drinking;
ceiling in patterns;
arched doors;
floor tiles with ornaments;
low sofas are required;
many decorative pillows of different sizes embroidered with gold threads with tassels;
translucent thin curtains on windows and during zoning;
lack of empty surfaces;
contrasting colors;
a huge bed with a translucent white hoodie;
coffee (tea) sets with pot-bellied shapes and oriental patterns.

Important! In the East, images of people, any animals, even plants, are prohibited.

Amazing rich color palette with bright floor carpets, pillows and decor. There are always a lot of red-burgundy tones, gold shades, blue glaze, emerald colors, many small details in the decor look spectacular.

Chalet

An original cottage like Switzerland can be built outside the city using a beam. It can have something in common with country.

In the decoration they use only natural massive boards, which are coated with wax (varnish) for lasting protection. The main thing is to merge with nature, the courtyard can also be decorated in the chalet style of its characteristics:

large windows (panoramas) of various shapes;
natural fireplace (imitation) with stone (wood) trim;
the use of animal skins and stuffed animals;
carpets on the floor, chandeliers;
oversized furniture (expensive leather comfortable chairs / sofas), fur pillows with blankets on top.

Necessarily dim lighting, it will be convenient to layered lamps, lamps, sconces, etc.

Minimalism

In architecture and in the modern interior, minimalism is popular with laconic rigor. There are no ornaments, bright shades, everything is only necessary, nothing more. In the houses outside there are simple forms without decorative finishes, stucco moldings, etc. Japanese restraint and simplicity is expressed in the following features: