Interior style
Country
The country interior style is all about warmth, lived-in materials and an inviting cottage feel that makes you feel at home straight away. It is characterised by distressed and weathered wood, wrought iron, woven baskets and soft linen upholstery, joined by brocante accents and surfaces with a patina. At Mokana in Enschede, our showroom at Hogelandsingel 49 holds a wide selection of country furniture for building this warm style in your own home.
What defines the country interior style
Country stands for cosiness, naturalness and nostalgia. Where sleek styles make everything smooth and perfect, here the lived-in is allowed to speak: a table top with signs of use, a cabinet with a weathered finish, a mirror in an old frame. The style draws on farmhouse life and the country cottage, but feels warm and familiar in any home. It is not gloss but authenticity and calm that take centre stage.
Which furniture and materials fit
The basis of a country interior is solid wood with a visible grain, ideally a little weathered or lived-in. Think a robust wooden dining table, a sideboard with panelled doors and a bookcase with open compartments. Wrought iron brings a classic, rugged note to table bases, chairs and lighting. For seating comfort, choose a sofa in unbleached linen or cotton with loose cushions, combined with rattan or wicker dining chairs. Natural textures complete the picture:
- Rattan and wicker for chairs, baskets and cabinet fronts
- Jute and linen for rugs, curtains and cushions
- Earthenware and ceramics for vases, jugs and tableware
Colours, textures and mood
The colour palette stays calm and earthy. Work from a base of cream, beige and off-white and add depth with natural wood tones. For accents, choose soft colours picked straight from nature: olive green, soft blue, terracotta or warm mustard yellow. Combine matt surfaces with tactile fabrics, so the room does not fall flat but feels layered. High gloss and bright colours are less at home here.
How to combine country in your interior
In the living room, a linen sofa forms the warm heart, with a distressed wooden coffee table, a jute rug and woven baskets for throws and magazines. An antique mirror or old photo frames on the wall make it personal. In the dining room, a solid wood dining table takes centre stage, surrounded by rattan chairs or a mix of seats. A wrought iron pendant light above it and earthenware on the table conjure up the country feel immediately.
Practical: timeless, care and combining
Country is a timeless choice: the style leans on natural materials and lived-in shapes and ages beautifully rather than dating. Small signs of use on wood are part of it and strengthen the character, which makes maintenance relaxed. If you already have neutral furniture, add one or two country statement pieces, such as a rattan armchair or a wooden sideboard, and mix them with what you already own.
Shopping country style at Mokana
In our showroom in Enschede at Hogelandsingel 49 you can experience the country style in person: you feel the texture of linen and wood and see how pieces come together as a whole. Our consultants are happy to help you towards a choice that suits your home, with no obligation. We deliver throughout the Netherlands and also in Belgium and Germany, and payment in instalments is among the options. Drop into our showroom or ask online for personal advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What defines the country interior style?
- Country style is all about warmth and cottage charm, with distressed wood, wrought iron, woven baskets, linen and unbleached cotton. Brocante elements and surfaces with a patina give a lived-in, familiar feel.
- Which colours suit country style?
- Work from a base of cream, beige and off-white, joined by earthy accents such as olive green, soft blue, mustard yellow or terracotta. Keep the wood tones natural and slightly weathered. Avoid high-gloss surfaces.
- Which furniture suits a country interior?
- Think a wooden dining table, possibly with a wrought iron base, rattan dining chairs, a linen sofa with loose cushions and an antique mirror above a sideboard. Woven baskets and earthenware complete the picture.
- What is the difference between country and natural living?
- Country is warmer and cosier, with brocante elements and patina. Natural living leans more towards a pure, Scandinavian look with solid wood and linen, without the old, lived-in accents. Both use natural materials, but in a different mood.
- Does country style work in a modern flat?
- Yes, as a country twist. Choose one or two country statement pieces, for example a rattan chair or a distressed wooden coffee table, and keep the rest of the room neutral and modern. That way you add warmth without going fully country.
- Which lighting suits country style?
- Wrought iron pendant lights, candles in old candlesticks and floor lamps with linen shades all suit this style. Warm white light strengthens the cosy feel. Sheer linen curtains let in beautiful daylight during the day.
- How do I give a country room a personal touch?
- Combine the furniture with candles, dried flowers, old photo frames and family pieces. It is precisely those small, personal accents that make the difference between a furnished house and a real sense of home.
- Does Mokana deliver country furniture in Twente and Germany?
- Yes. Our own delivery team covers the whole of Twente and the German border area. The showroom in Enschede is a short drive from Hengelo, Oldenzaal, Borne and Losser, with free parking right outside.



































