Below is guest post discussing how rustic and modern design elements can work beautifully together. S Interior Design sometimes refers to this blending of styles as ORGANIC CONTEMPORARY. This mixture can deliver a warm, inviting design outcome. There are a lot of opportunities to create spaces with unique design elements included when you work in this design spectrum.
Harmony at Home: Rustic and Modern Working Together
If you have a slightest interest in interior design, then you must have heard about the term Modern Rustic. It’s a very popular term, especially in the last few years. Anyone who is following trends seems to be embracing this unusual relationship between rustic warmth and modern clean lines. So, if you’re into spaces with a lot of character, feel free to combine rustic and modern elements in your home.
Natural materials
Nothing can compete with the beauty and coziness of natural materials. You can fill your space with handmade quilts (throw them over the bed or hang them on the wall), or honor the long textile tradition with some needlepoint pillows and embroidered samplers. The nature of a rustic design can be brought to light with all sorts of fabrics, from upholstery to linens and rugs, but if you want to also keep it modern, opt for simple fabrics with no print. Faux hides and skins are another very rustic modern element. They are quite practical and have that natural appeal. Cowhides are extremely durable and almost impossible to stain. Not even red wine can harm these rustic beauties, which makes them a perfect chair or floor cover. Sheepskin is another option you can go for to bring in some texture and make your space feel comfy and warm.
Natural colors
As soon as you step into any rustic modern home, you will notice that the colors are all subdued and natural. Bright colors and wallpapers just don’t fit very well in a rustic modern interior. If you want to honor this style properly, you can keep your walls white or gray, or cover them with some natural materials such as wood or stone. In some cases, you can throw in a few contemporary colors such as celery green or aqua blue.
Raw wood and stone
Wood and stone are possibly the most prominent elements of modern rustic interiors. They allow you to bring the nature inside your home and create that harmonious atmosphere. It’s also very important to preserve original architectural details and their character, so feel free to expose those old stone walls if you live in an old house. However, if you’re building a new home, you can include as much stone and wood as possible in the construction. You can also use reclaimed materials and design a perfect spot for your stone fireplace. Another rule of modern rustics is to pay attention to the ceiling. Today, A-frame homes with wood-covered ceilings and exposed big and weathered beams are quite popular when it comes to making your space more rustic. Although a bit unusual, wood and stone can also be beautifully combined in the bathroom. What is more, some modern bathroom accessories go hand in hand with rustic elements of your bathroom, such as a wooden accent wall.
Modern furniture
Just because you want your place to have that rustic charm, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the commodities of modern furniture. The whole point of modern rustic interiors is to combine the warmth of rustic homes with the sleek style of modern architecture, as well as all of the conveniences it brings. So, feel free to spice things up with some modern furniture pieces. Mid-century pieces are perfect if you want to bring modern rustic style into your life. Unadorned leather and wood is a match made in heaven. When it comes to your kitchen, install all the ultra-modern appliances and fixtures you want. You can even opt for clean modern lines in your kitchen furniture.
Vintage accessories
Rustic style doesn’t understand the concept of waste. In the olden days, people didn’t just throw furniture and accessories away, but instead, they found ways to turn them into something new. You can see shelves and tables made out of old crates or reclaimed wood, and lamps fashioned from empty bottles and jugs. Antique stores and flea markets all over the world are full of these little treasures. If you sprinkle a few of these quirky accessories here and there you will finish off your modern rustic interior on a high note.
Modern rustic style is perfect if you want to bring some warmth into your monochromatic space and add some timeless elements to your design. It also allows you to create eclectic spaces that will uniquely reflect your personality and lifestyle. If you play your cards right, modern rustics will give your home that charming look that will be trendy for many years to come.
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Greg Overton says
I found you online in my search for Rustic elements in interiors.
I am an artist in Bend Oregon and would be interested in contacting you regarding my work.
What nature has created and I have brought this wood back to life is very rustic!
I can offer a blog with images?
Also some images mailed?
And even a phone call to share?
Thank you
Greg Overton
Suzanne Lasky says
Sure, go ahead and send a submission