Rural interior design
A rural interior design adds authentic charm to any room. It radiates a warmth and elegance that softens the bustle of modern life and offers an oasis of calm and relaxation. It invites cosiness and comfort. Moreover, a rural interior brings a sense of connection with nature, so you can enjoy the soothing qualities of a natural environment.
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Our experienced team designs your home not only to be beautiful, but also practical and functional. We combine the elegance of rural design with your individual needs and taste. In doing so, we strive to select and integrate every element with care.
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What are the key elements of a rural interior?
A rural interior is all about authenticity, warmth and natural materials. The basis consists of solid wood, natural stone, lime-based wall finishes and warm earth tones, complemented by artisanal custom-made work, graceful fabrics and decoration with soul. Visible structures such as oak beams, panelled doors and lived-in textures also define its character. At ABC projects, interior architect Anja Verroeye calls this perfectly imperfect: it is precisely the small irregularities that give a room calm and a connection with nature. It is important that the whole remains functional, with a well-considered layout, storage space and successful lighting. The rural style is one of the two signature styles at ABC projects: Anja Verroeye has been designing rural homes and farmhouses for years, in which every detail is as well considered as it looks effortless.
What is the difference between a rural and a modern rural interior?
A classic rural interior is distinctly lived-in: panelled cabinets, visible beams, decorative motifs and plenty of decoration. A modern rural interior keeps the same warm materials, such as solid oak, natural stone, linen and earth tones, but translates them into a sleeker design: handleless custom-made cabinetry, calm surfaces, larger windows and a softer colour palette. There are fewer ornaments and more attention to proportion and light. It is precisely in that combination that the signature of ABC projects lies: interior architect Anja Verroeye works from lived-in rural to timeless designs with sober lines and a warm look. In practice, many clients choose a blend of the two, and that is exactly what ABC projects specialises in: Anja Verroeye tunes the balance between lived-in and sleek to the home and its residents.
Which materials suit a rural interior style?
Choose honest, natural materials that age and patinate beautifully: solid oak for custom-made work, stairs and doors, natural stone for floors and worktops, lime- or clay-based wall finishes, and textiles in linen, wool and cotton. Patinated metal, bronze, ceramics and hand-formed tiles provide artisanal accents. At ABC projects, interior architect Anja Verroeye selects every type of wood, fabric and finish on tactility, durability and maintenance, so the whole forms a warm and coherent palette of materials. Deliberately limit the number of materials: calm comes from repetition, not from variety. In the showroom of ABC projects in Anzegem, countless samples are ready, so Anja Verroeye can compose the complete material palette with you before anything is fixed.
How do I combine rural and modern elements in my interior?
Work with one continuous material palette and let the form make the difference. Keep the warmth of oak, natural stone and earth tones, but cast them in sleek, handleless volumes and calm wall surfaces. Combine an authentic oak beam structure with sober cabinets, or a classic fireplace with a minimalist lighting plan. Limit contrasts to a few deliberate accents, so the whole does not become busy. Interior architect Anja Verroeye of ABC projects does this every day: her designs move between lived-in rural and timeless, with natural elements as the binding agent for unity and serenity. That very combination is the hallmark of ABC projects: an interior that feels warm without becoming cluttered, and sleek without looking cold.
Which interior designers in Belgium specialise in rural living styles?
Only some Belgian interior firms are truly at home in the rural living style; many work exclusively in a sleek, modern idiom. ABC projects from Ingooigem (Anzegem) does specialise in rural and timeless interiors: interior architect Anja Verroeye has been designing homes, farmhouses and projects with authentic materials, custom-made work in solid oak and warm, earthy tones for years. When making your choice, look for a portfolio of realised rural projects, experience with the renovation of characterful properties and whether the firm also follows up the execution. ABC projects offers that complete process in project management, from first sketch to styling. In the realisations of Anja Verroeye you will see at once whether that style suits your home.