Understanding Rustic Interior Design
As one of the most popular design techniques right now, understanding how to integrate rustic design components in your space can add style and value to your home. People love rustic design because it feels natural, well-aged, organic, and slightly distressed. The trendy “Farmhouse” design styles can be described as rustic, and can be found gracing the cover of all the latest design magazines.
Here are the most important elements to bring into your home to achieve a cozy rustic feeling:
Leather:
This is one of the best materials to use to achieve a flawless rustic look. Leather furniture and decor can be found with so much character, dimension and texture. All of which are important in a rustic space. In a variety of grains and colors, choosing the perfect piece shouldn’t be hard. Look for a quality piece of beautifully designed leather furniture that is comfortable, and will age well. The best thing about leather is that it will become more rustic as time passes.
Real Wood:
When designing your rustic home, real wood is key. You can choose from many options, including wood floors, reclaimed wood tables, shiplap, and exposed beams. Rustic design showcases the natural beauty of the materials themselves. Rustic decor is rarely perfect, and instead thrives on imperfections and natural character.
Texture:
Rustic decor utilizes a lot of natural materials, and you can expect to find a lot of textural variety. Rough woods with obvious grain, animal hide rugs, and stone or brick fireplaces are all common elements of rustic decor. Nothing should feel fancy, or shiny. You want to be able to see and feel the texture in a rustic spaces.
Handmade:
Elements of rustic decor are often unique, so choose handmade pieces if you can swing it.
Heavy:
Unlike modern design, rustic style is often described as heavy. Solid wooden kitchen tables with substantial legs, couches with robust leather, and interesting textures and grains add a feeling of presence for these simple yet intentionally designed pieces.
Simple:
The focus of rustic should be on the material, not the design, so many pieces are incredibly simple. Streamlined tables and chairs allow the eye to focus on the material rather than the shape it takes. Choose neutral soft colors such as beiges, whites, greys. You won’t find many splashes of bold paint in a rustic home, so keep it understated.
This is a type of design that is incredibly easy and approachable. It should feel welcoming and comfortable, with a color palette that is calming and traditional. Rustic focuses on materials that are from the earth or inspired by it, and should give you a space that draws you in to unwind.
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