Ethnic style in the interior

The word "ethnic" refers to belonging to a nation or nation. Therefore, ethnic style is not necessarily East. You can meet the interior in African, Japanese, French, Irish, Ukrainian style - and in all cases it will be an ethnic style.

How does the ethnic style differ from any other style in the interior? First of all, of course, the idea, from which we "dance". First you need to choose the country that will be represented in your interior. Let's say you always liked Japan, but neverdid not get there to go - then you can arrange a "branch" of Japan right in your apartment. Or vice versa, you managed to go to the land of your dreams. You brought from there a lot of souvenirs that do not look in the usual interior, and decided to "reshape" the design of the room (or the entire apartment) for them.

That the ethnic style in the interior turned out to be "believable", one must remember several important rules:

1. Ethnic style is a harmonious combination of materials, colors and shades, furniture and accessories, characteristic for a particular country. The key word here is "harmonious". The thoughtless heap of ethnic furniture and accessories will not make your interior ethnic. Ethnic style - this is an exact reproduction of the color of one or the other side, taking into account its traditions, history and mentality.



2. Ethnic style is, first of all, natural materials. In extreme cases - artificial, but at the same timewell, about-very similar to natural. Wood, bamboo, stone, hemp, natural fabrics (silk, cotton, linen, wool ...). Pillows in cheap synthetic pillowcases can transform your ethnic interior in the style of an oriental harem into cheap scenery for the film "Angelica and the Sultan".



3. Ethnic style requires attention to detail. Before planning the interior, do not be lazysearch information about the culture and traditions of the chosen country, consult with knowledgeable people. And even better - hire a specialist, if, of course, you are allowed funds. Particular attention should be given to different inscriptions. Not the fact that the hieroglyph found on the Internet, the signed "love", really means "love", and not something indecent.

Most often the ethnic style is used when interior design of cafes, restaurants, clubs, hotels etc. If it is combined with the appropriate menu and staff uniform, the public pushes them into such places. Almost in every city there are coffee shops and hookahs in oriental style, sushi bars in Japanese style, a cafe in Russian (as an option - Ukrainian) style. To drink coffee, eat borsch and even sushi can be at home - in institutions in the ethnic style go after the atmosphere.

But the ethnic style quite appropriate in the interior of a house or apartment. There is only a couple of "buts" here. First, such an interior quickly enough to bore you. Tell yourself honestly, can you live long in a motley oriental house? Or in a Japanese apartment with thin paper partitions instead of walls? Secondly, To clean in an apartment decorated in ethnic style, it is necessary much more often. Carpets, draperies and accessories collect a lot of dust, so much of your time you will spend on maintaining your ethnic interior in a decent state.

If you are not ready to make such sacrifices - We can offer you a compromise. Many have country houses outside the city. Why not design one of the rooms in the country house in ethnic style? For example, if you have a Finnish oven or fireplace, decorate the room in Scandinavian or Celtic style. And on the covered porch it is quite possible to arrange an eastern teahouse with carpets, pillows and hookah.

Ethnic style in the interior is good for romantics, lovers of travel and adventurers. Exotic corner in your apartment help to relax, forget about everyday problems and enjoy traveling to distant countries without leaving home.