Russian stoves in the modern interior of private houses
Some time ago, Russian stoves in the modern interior were replaced by fireplaces in most houses, but today the fashion for the Russian stove has returned. This design option for a country house allows you to create a stylish, comfortable interior, and reliable autonomous heating of the entire house at any time of the year.
The presence of a Russian stove has become a true legend - earlier in each private house such heating structures were installed. They became an integral part of Russian folklore.Even today, it is difficult to find a replacement for a Russian stove, given its reliability!
It is not known exactly when they began to install similar structures for heating a house in Russia. According to indicative data, their prototypes appeared 4 thousand years ago, when people decided to equip the house with the opportunity to build a bonfire hidden under clay materials.
Stove in a rural wooden house
In Russia, the stoves were distinguished by the masonry feature. Until the 13th century, more common options were chicken, in which there were no chimney pipes facing the street. In such cases, smoke came out of the premises thanks to drafts through the door, but at the same time, soot constantly settled on any surface, which caused a lot of inconvenience.
However, the usual option appeared only in the 18th century. Then they were made of brick with refractory properties, they had chimneys. Then they put such constructions exclusively in the corners of the hut, not far from the front door. It was permissible to leave a small space between the wall and the stove, where they organized the storage of various kitchen utensils.
Russian stoves and modern interiors
A large number of popular beliefs are associated with the Russian stove, but then the 20th century came - it all became a thing of the past. The development of technological progress has made adjustments to the device of autonomous heating in any private homes. People often began to equip urban houses with gas or electric heating. However, the classic type of Russian stove is economical and easy to use, because today in the country houses the fashion for its installation is returning.
A small stove in the living room decorated with tiles
Modern options are no longer used for direct cooking, since it is important to use electric, gas burners. However, this is still an effective way of organizing autonomous heating of the house, as well as an element of decorative design of a modern interior, and quite original.
Varieties of options
During the existence of the Russian stove, a lot of options for its design appeared, which differ from each other in some design features. The first most obvious structural element that catches your eye immediately is the type of bed, they come in different sizes or shapes:
with transverse beds located behind the mouth with a pipe. This is a typical option, in which two beds are provided at once;
with a longitudinal type of bed when it is located behind the firebox. So the bed becomes wider, and also there is an additional place for storing various equipment.
The obvious differences can be different options for the device of the inflow:
classic tributary is located on one side;
a tributary with a fireplace allows you to combine the stove with a fireplace, while the fireplace can be displayed in another room.
Selection of the Russian stove today
It is worth considering the various options for the device of the Russian stove in order to choose the most suitable device. They differ in size and functionality, it is worth taking a closer look at each option.
Ala-Rus
The “ala-rus” variant was created rather for design purposes, since it collects a lot of classic household items, jewelry, which are usually associated with Russia, the history of the Russian village. However, there are a number of features:
Do not overload the design with decorative elements or drawings;
for decoration, you can use balalaika or bunches of dried berries and herbs;
on the walls there is certainly a place for embroidered towels or charms.
Such an oven will be a bright, noticeable stain; it will never go unnoticed. For those who are close to traditional Russian superstitions, handicraft figurines of brownies will be an excellent option for decoration.
Russian hut
In the Russian hut, the classic interior is usually decorated with wooden materials.At the same time, the classic stove made of brick or clay, trimmed with decorative materials, fits perfectly into the room. It has a number of features:
it is possible to use tiles for decoration, however it is unacceptable to use excessively bright shades;
it is preferable to use blue, white-blue tones of decoration, interspersed with gold shades are acceptable;
Old Russian classical patterns are used for decoration, which are in perfect harmony with wooden finishing materials.
This design does not have to be functional. It can be used only as a decorative element, decorating the room, giving it a cozy appearance.
Russian tower
The rich decoration of the Russian tower most of all resembles typical illustrations for old Russian fairy tales. The stove, made in this style, is a very bright and unusual spot of a modern interior, and it will perfectly combine with both classic wooden and any modern materials. This type of furnace has some characteristic features:
it is permissible to decorate with a large number of tiles, giving fabulous design;
the dimensions in this case are usually quite impressive, so you should choose this option for large areas and rooms with massive large windows;
bright and unusual shades are used in the design, and colorful tiles do not interfere with design ideas in this case.
If this option is not planned to use the heating function, then it is possible to make a decorative similarity of the stove to the wall from wooden materials, and the design can be supplemented by an electric fireplace. In this case, the stove becomes exclusively an ornament that gives the interior motives of a rustic Russian style.
Where to install
In suburban homes, modern homeowners are increasingly returning the Russian stove to the interiors, since in reality neither kitchen appliances nor various heaters will replace the real fire and heat from a real stove. But when the question arises about the location of the furnace, there are a lot of some nuances that should be taken into account when planning the installation of a Russian furnace.
Installation in the living room
In this embodiment, the stove becomes the central element of the interior of the room. That is why for the living room they most often choose very bright and beautiful design options for the stove, and the stove itself is installed at a fairly large distance from the furniture elements of the room.
Very popular today are living rooms made in a rustic style, which are quite inexpensive, and at the same time look very impressive. For the creation of such interiors, mostly wooden and metal materials are used, and the furniture has no frills and overly elaborate details.
It is worth remembering some nuances:
furniture is chosen with pastel colors in the design, as well as without unnecessary decorative elements so that they do not distract attention from the main element - the Russian stove;
lighting must be selected unobtrusive, using discreet lamps or stylized as kerosene lamps;
on top of the stove you can equip a couch with handmade blankets and soft pillows embroidered with Russian patterns.
For modern furniture and interiors decorated without wooden materials, stoves with a strict design, without unnecessary decorative elements, in a minimalist style are excellent. Furnishing with an artificial decorative stone or decorative bricks is acceptable, and expensive furniture furnishings, including upholstered furniture with leather upholstery, perfectly harmonize with such options.
Kitchen installation
The kitchen is a classic place for mounting a Russian stove.I must say that this is the best place, but there are some nuances here, since modern cuisine is significantly different from the old Russian cuisine of classic wooden houses. When installing, you need to remember the following points:
it is unacceptable to install household appliances near the stove - they should all be at a fairly impressive distance;
the dining part of the room should not be in close proximity to the stove so that it is not too hot;
Do not overload the external sides of the Russian stove with decorations and various small decorative elements.
For rustic cuisine, a minimalist style using wooden materials will be relevant. Stretch ceilings and wallpapers are best left for urban apartments - from high temperatures, their surfaces quickly become worthless, and it is better to leave wooden finishing materials or paintwork.
It is important for the kitchen to remain bright and comfortable, because they make rather large windows in the room, as well as install appropriate lighting fixtures. The bright design of the Russian stove in the kitchen with the use of visible spots and colors for a design accent will be relevant.
Furnishing decoration
Today, different materials are used to decorate the Russian stove. They are selected depending on whether the furnace is new or if the old furnace needs repair, as well as how the room looks. In the case of the old furnace, to begin with, work is carried out to prepare the surfaces, including the elimination of cracks and the removal of old plaster, as well as the dismantling of old structures in order to replace with new ones.
After all surfaces are put into working form, they can be decorated using a lot of modern or classic materials, as well as various design styles, depending on the general style in which the house is decorated.
Tiles
The traditional decorations for the Russian stove are tiled.They give the product a colorful and incredibly beautiful appearance, as well as reliable and high-quality, and are made from refractory types of clay. They are attached to the wall of the furnace with the help of a rump, and their front part is covered with glaze with the application of an ornament to achieve maximum decorative effect.
Among the features of such decorative materials can be noted:
tiles are allowed only when decorating options with brickwork;
the facing is laid from the bottom up, constantly wetting the tiles with water;
for grouting, use gypsum dough with a special composition.
A huge number of patterns from tiles are presented, and for their implementation both relief and flat tiles with various color schemes are used. Tiles can be plain or painted, and can also be made in several colors. The colors of tiles should be selected taking into account the general stylistic design of the premises of a private house where a Russian stove is installed.
Stucco and paint
The budget option for facing materials will be decorative plaster or modern types of decorative paint. This is the cheapest option, but no less beautiful. An option is relevant for modern interiors in a minimalist style that do not have extra decorative elements.
Among the features of this finish can be emphasized:
the need to heat the stove and moisten the walls with water before starting work;
the plaster is applied in at least two layers, and the second should be thicker;
after plastering, a layer of paint or decorative plaster is applied.
The color of materials for cladding in this case is possible any, and should be selected solely in accordance with the style of decoration of the premises of a private house. If you need to visually slightly reduce the size of the structure, then you should choose options for darker paint for the corresponding effect, so that the stove is darker than the other environment in the rooms.
Decorative tile
Tile is a very original and beautiful design option. It is possible to fix such finishing materials on the adhesive solution and on nails to hold the edges of the tile. Among the very unusual materials, you can choose natural natural stone, such as marble or granite, but it is quite expensive.
Feature of tiled decoration are:
the need to select heat-resistant tiles that will not burst from temperature;
the importance of choosing a high-quality durable solution for fixing materials.
Visually, such materials have a cold effect, and therefore are more suitable for wide living rooms or kitchens. For smaller living rooms, it is better to choose other finishes to achieve a warmer visual effect for the Russian stove.
Household decoration
Replacing the lining is a rather costly and serious matter that will require a lot of effort and money for this. However, if the stove is old, and the flaws are not too noticeable, then you can get by decorating with various household elements. Weaknesses can be hidden using a variety of things:
towels embroidered with traditional patterns;
pottery and cast-iron pots in the old style;
bunches of dried berries or herbs;
wood coasters and woodpile near the stove;
Pillows, skins and rugs on a couch.
In addition, you can place various shelves for pots, dishes and other elements of kitchen utensils, which will not only decorate the walls, but also make them functional.
Features of the Russian stove
When installing a Russian stove, you will first need to make sure that the foundation of the base of the building can withstand the extra hundreds of kilograms. Powerful foundation foundations are suitable, for the creation of which brick or concrete is chosen. With a pile foundation, additional strengthening is required, and it is better to completely abandon the idea of installing a Russian stove, or this type of foundation.
At the bottom of the structure is a base with an equipped chamber, which is usually used to store various additional functional elements, as well as fuel for kindling a Russian stove. The base allows you to raise the furnace for its more comfortable operation.
A vault is installed on top of the base, onto which sand or clay is additionally poured, and a furnace bottom is installed on it. At the same time, they specially make a slight bias to the wall so that it is convenient to use the firebox of the Russian stove and work with fuel. In addition, this is how fuel will burn evenly.
The furnace is made up of a cooking chamber and a crucible, and in front there is an opening with metal dampers for filling fuel, as well as setting dishes with cooked dishes. If you do not plan to use this oven for cooking, then you should abandon this structural element.
Russian stove in the interior
Modern types of the Russian stove differ little from those that were installed everywhere in houses in Russia in the 18th century. They are used today in summer kitchens to make the kitchen year-round.
It is unacceptable to trust the masonry to inexperienced people - this will lead to problems during operation. It is necessary to carefully plan the design of the village stove, think through each of its elements, and also select the best quality materials for creating a Russian stove.
Some time ago, Russian stoves in the modern interior were replaced by fireplaces in most houses, but today the fashion for the Russian stove has returned. This design option for a country house allows you to create a stylish, comfortable interior, and reliable autonomous heating of the entire house at any time of the year.
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Historical reference
The presence of a Russian stove has become a true legend - earlier in each private house such heating structures were installed. They became an integral part of Russian folklore.Even today, it is difficult to find a replacement for a Russian stove, given its reliability!
It is not known exactly when they began to install similar structures for heating a house in Russia. According to indicative data, their prototypes appeared 4 thousand years ago, when people decided to equip the house with the opportunity to build a bonfire hidden under clay materials.
However, the usual option appeared only in the 18th century. Then they were made of brick with refractory properties, they had chimneys. Then they put such constructions exclusively in the corners of the hut, not far from the front door. It was permissible to leave a small space between the wall and the stove, where they organized the storage of various kitchen utensils.
Russian stoves and modern interiors
A large number of popular beliefs are associated with the Russian stove, but then the 20th century came - it all became a thing of the past. The development of technological progress has made adjustments to the device of autonomous heating in any private homes. People often began to equip urban houses with gas or electric heating. However, the classic type of Russian stove is economical and easy to use, because today in the country houses the fashion for its installation is returning.
Modern options are no longer used for direct cooking, since it is important to use electric, gas burners. However, this is still an effective way of organizing autonomous heating of the house, as well as an element of decorative design of a modern interior, and quite original.
Varieties of options
During the existence of the Russian stove, a lot of options for its design appeared, which differ from each other in some design features. The first most obvious structural element that catches your eye immediately is the type of bed, they come in different sizes or shapes:
The obvious differences can be different options for the device of the inflow:
Selection of the Russian stove today
It is worth considering the various options for the device of the Russian stove in order to choose the most suitable device. They differ in size and functionality, it is worth taking a closer look at each option.
Ala-Rus
The “ala-rus” variant was created rather for design purposes, since it collects a lot of classic household items, jewelry, which are usually associated with Russia, the history of the Russian village. However, there are a number of features:
Such an oven will be a bright, noticeable stain; it will never go unnoticed. For those who are close to traditional Russian superstitions, handicraft figurines of brownies will be an excellent option for decoration.
Russian hut
In the Russian hut, the classic interior is usually decorated with wooden materials.At the same time, the classic stove made of brick or clay, trimmed with decorative materials, fits perfectly into the room. It has a number of features:
This design does not have to be functional. It can be used only as a decorative element, decorating the room, giving it a cozy appearance.
Russian tower
The rich decoration of the Russian tower most of all resembles typical illustrations for old Russian fairy tales. The stove, made in this style, is a very bright and unusual spot of a modern interior, and it will perfectly combine with both classic wooden and any modern materials. This type of furnace has some characteristic features:
If this option is not planned to use the heating function, then it is possible to make a decorative similarity of the stove to the wall from wooden materials, and the design can be supplemented by an electric fireplace. In this case, the stove becomes exclusively an ornament that gives the interior motives of a rustic Russian style.
Where to install
In suburban homes, modern homeowners are increasingly returning the Russian stove to the interiors, since in reality neither kitchen appliances nor various heaters will replace the real fire and heat from a real stove. But when the question arises about the location of the furnace, there are a lot of some nuances that should be taken into account when planning the installation of a Russian furnace.
Installation in the living room
In this embodiment, the stove becomes the central element of the interior of the room. That is why for the living room they most often choose very bright and beautiful design options for the stove, and the stove itself is installed at a fairly large distance from the furniture elements of the room.
It is worth remembering some nuances:
For modern furniture and interiors decorated without wooden materials, stoves with a strict design, without unnecessary decorative elements, in a minimalist style are excellent. Furnishing with an artificial decorative stone or decorative bricks is acceptable, and expensive furniture furnishings, including upholstered furniture with leather upholstery, perfectly harmonize with such options.
Kitchen installation
The kitchen is a classic place for mounting a Russian stove.I must say that this is the best place, but there are some nuances here, since modern cuisine is significantly different from the old Russian cuisine of classic wooden houses. When installing, you need to remember the following points:
It is important for the kitchen to remain bright and comfortable, because they make rather large windows in the room, as well as install appropriate lighting fixtures. The bright design of the Russian stove in the kitchen with the use of visible spots and colors for a design accent will be relevant.
Furnishing decoration
Today, different materials are used to decorate the Russian stove. They are selected depending on whether the furnace is new or if the old furnace needs repair, as well as how the room looks. In the case of the old furnace, to begin with, work is carried out to prepare the surfaces, including the elimination of cracks and the removal of old plaster, as well as the dismantling of old structures in order to replace with new ones.
After all surfaces are put into working form, they can be decorated using a lot of modern or classic materials, as well as various design styles, depending on the general style in which the house is decorated.
Tiles
The traditional decorations for the Russian stove are tiled.They give the product a colorful and incredibly beautiful appearance, as well as reliable and high-quality, and are made from refractory types of clay. They are attached to the wall of the furnace with the help of a rump, and their front part is covered with glaze with the application of an ornament to achieve maximum decorative effect.
Among the features of such decorative materials can be noted:
A huge number of patterns from tiles are presented, and for their implementation both relief and flat tiles with various color schemes are used. Tiles can be plain or painted, and can also be made in several colors. The colors of tiles should be selected taking into account the general stylistic design of the premises of a private house where a Russian stove is installed.
Stucco and paint
The budget option for facing materials will be decorative plaster or modern types of decorative paint. This is the cheapest option, but no less beautiful. An option is relevant for modern interiors in a minimalist style that do not have extra decorative elements.
Among the features of this finish can be emphasized:
The color of materials for cladding in this case is possible any, and should be selected solely in accordance with the style of decoration of the premises of a private house. If you need to visually slightly reduce the size of the structure, then you should choose options for darker paint for the corresponding effect, so that the stove is darker than the other environment in the rooms.
Decorative tile
Tile is a very original and beautiful design option. It is possible to fix such finishing materials on the adhesive solution and on nails to hold the edges of the tile. Among the very unusual materials, you can choose natural natural stone, such as marble or granite, but it is quite expensive.
Feature of tiled decoration are:
Visually, such materials have a cold effect, and therefore are more suitable for wide living rooms or kitchens. For smaller living rooms, it is better to choose other finishes to achieve a warmer visual effect for the Russian stove.
Household decoration
Replacing the lining is a rather costly and serious matter that will require a lot of effort and money for this. However, if the stove is old, and the flaws are not too noticeable, then you can get by decorating with various household elements. Weaknesses can be hidden using a variety of things:
In addition, you can place various shelves for pots, dishes and other elements of kitchen utensils, which will not only decorate the walls, but also make them functional.
Features of the Russian stove
When installing a Russian stove, you will first need to make sure that the foundation of the base of the building can withstand the extra hundreds of kilograms. Powerful foundation foundations are suitable, for the creation of which brick or concrete is chosen. With a pile foundation, additional strengthening is required, and it is better to completely abandon the idea of installing a Russian stove, or this type of foundation.
At the bottom of the structure is a base with an equipped chamber, which is usually used to store various additional functional elements, as well as fuel for kindling a Russian stove. The base allows you to raise the furnace for its more comfortable operation.
A vault is installed on top of the base, onto which sand or clay is additionally poured, and a furnace bottom is installed on it. At the same time, they specially make a slight bias to the wall so that it is convenient to use the firebox of the Russian stove and work with fuel. In addition, this is how fuel will burn evenly.
The furnace is made up of a cooking chamber and a crucible, and in front there is an opening with metal dampers for filling fuel, as well as setting dishes with cooked dishes. If you do not plan to use this oven for cooking, then you should abandon this structural element.
Russian stove in the interior
Modern types of the Russian stove differ little from those that were installed everywhere in houses in Russia in the 18th century. They are used today in summer kitchens to make the kitchen year-round.
It is unacceptable to trust the masonry to inexperienced people - this will lead to problems during operation. It is necessary to carefully plan the design of the village stove, think through each of its elements, and also select the best quality materials for creating a Russian stove.