An old stone barn renovated in simplicity, raw materials and minimalist pieces, unique and well -made objects, a lifestyle that advocates disconnection: this is what best sums up the decorative style “farm life” or “farm house”. Doing rustic, the new chic is a big yes. And we tell you how!
FINCAS OF GRANJA IBIZA, at the Restored Farm of Pensão Agrícola in Algarve, passing through the country hotel of an island in the pole, many are the establishment today to make theFarm Life spirit A coveted luxury. Far from accommodation bling-blingwith them, it is for the rural framework, the reconnection with the nature and modesty of the decor that we hurry. A simple concept-where rusticity and counting are the watchwords, who gain ground in our interiors.
A raw case as a backdrop
Walls dressed in white lime, irregular raw wooden beams, a ceiling in bamboo cane, a floor covered with hundred -year -old terracotta tiles … The tone is set. For an interior as close to the farms of yesteryear, go back is undoubtedly the starting point. No colors on the clock (apart from a few mineral shades) and the attention turned to artisanal and ancestral know-how, are the two rules to follow to build the ideal gross setting for an authentic decor.
An ode to natural materials
Just like the Wabi-Sabi philosophy and the movement Slowthe Farm Life trend gives pride of place to natural materials. Noble and raw, they support this aspiration for a simpler life, focused on what is necessary. Wood, in all its essences, grants the post of master of ceremonies. From kitchen furniture to those in the living room, passing through the bedroom, it is the safe bet for an interior with unparalleled cachet. The earth is delicately transformed into pots and vases with sober lines. As for household linen, it is undoubtedly the washed, embossed and airy linen, which gently drapes beds, tables and bathroom bearers.
Cherish old pieces and craft creations
Find together around a centenary farm table and enjoy a good meal on hand -turned sandstone plates. It is in the choice of furniture and decorative objects that the Farm Life spirit takes on its full meaning.
Return to the essentials is also favor the second hand and the handmade. Chinen unique, patinated and rugged pieces, invites us to more humility. Prefer a vase or dishes made with passion by a craftsman, to objects made in series, further reinforces the authentic character of a decor placed under the sign of the rustic chic.
