Rustic is a word that often gets thrown around, but what does it mean? You don’t need to live in a log cabin for something to be considered rustic. You can add various components to your home design to feel like home and not just another trendy style or trend. In recent years, the term “rustic interior design” has been introduced when describing everything from farmhouse decor to Tuscan-style estates, but do we know precisely what such words entail? The answer says it’s anything with raw materials and items that have been seen wear over time without any intervention on the part of their owner—think plaids.

Rustic Stands for Many Styles

When you think of rustic, what comes to mind? For some people, it may be a cabin or lodge in the woods. But for me and many others, this word is so much more than that. The term “rustic” can describe any design style with elements of naturalness, aged materials, and casual comfortability. So when considering your next remodel project, keep these things in mind. 

If someone wants something modern with an intimate feeling, then look at coastal styles. Suppose they want their home to feel like they’re right on the beach without traveling miles away from civilization. In that case, they should consider incorporating Tuscan-style decor into their space while still staying comfortable through the use of loose furniture arrangements and cushions.

Emphasize the Natural

One of the defining characteristics of a rustic home, whether cottage or coastal, is the use of natural materials. That means lots of wood and stone, as well as fabrics like burlap and canvas. At its core, the rustic design uses organic elements in their most natural state-designs are simple, earthy with an airiness about them that comes from all those beautiful raw textures. 

Raw materials also happen to be common, so rather than finding a sleek polished surface, you might expect glossy woods or stones. Instead, you’ll find more reclaimed rough surfaces with unfinished edges which add character to every space they inhabit, providing warmth through texture alone without overwhelming your eyesight, much less taking up too much floor space.

Modern Is Out

Timeless design and natural materials are the order of the day at Mica. The furniture is sourced from all around North America, using local wood for frames and harder woods like maple or cherry to make tables, benches, and sliding barn doors. Designers don’t use metal, plastic, or synthetic fibers in their work- instead opting for more organic options such as stone floors with a cork backing.

Modern rustic design is a clean-lined and light take on earthy elements. A fresh aesthetic, the techniques are grounded in natural materials like wood or stone for an immersive look that’s also minimalist but still spacious. Contemporary rustic has been having its moment recently. Designers are looking to combine it with lighter modern lines for something new so it is not as heavy and dark, yet very natural at heart.

Rustic Handmade

Rustic furniture is designed to be comfortable and straightforward. This type of design allows the natural materials in the piece, like wood or stone, to take center stage while still providing a cozy feeling for its occupants. The oversized pieces are usually crafted from heavy woods such as raw logs that give this kind of living room an earthy look with lots of character.

Color Palette

The rustic color palette swings heavily towards pure, natural colors. It favors a balance between warm and cool tones to make it feel inviting without being too cold or stark. Colors like green, browns, grays are standard in this design style, though the sky’s the limit if you’re looking for something brighter that still feels cozy!

Get Gritty

Rustic furniture, fabrics, and textiles are not perfect. They have a sense of roughness because they’re made from raw materials that were roughened up by the elements themselves—reclaimed wood or driftwood in pieces with unique shapes, textures, and colors; more raw textiles like jute or animal hide. These designs will never be smooth due to their natural imperfections, which make for an inviting vibe when you want your surroundings to feel rugged yet welcoming at the same time.

Warm and Inviting

Warm tones and textures make a living room feel inviting. The design of the space aims to create an atmosphere that is comfortable, cozy, and welcoming, with oversized fireplaces as the centerpiece for gathering around. Even though it’s still under construction, natural textiles in woven baskets or rugs provide warmth and comfort while giving off a sense of homeyness even before any finishing touches are added on!