What We’ll Cover:
What Makes Rustic Design Rustic?
Rustic interior design style celebrates all the quirks, curves, and natural phenomena that occur in the great outdoors. In our guide, we’ll discuss how to surrender to nature’s beauty and let it take the reins in your rustic home design. The rustic mood accentuates wood, foliage, minerals, and other organic elements. Allow the knobs from wooden beams to shine and soak in the rusted metallic gold that classically tarnishes over time. We’ll show you all the ins and outs of how to achieve this relaxed, rustic style.
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Handmade, stark colors, grit, and warmth. All these encompass what your rustic-styled home could be. The design should never be flawlessly refined but aims to hold rich aspects of grit. Embrace the way uncut stone and knobby wood bind together to create a beautiful harmony of warmth and welcoming.
What It Is
Rustic design highlights the natural in everything. There’s a way to make organic materials pop no matter what style of home you live in, whether it's an A-frame home or a coastal cottage. To emphasize the rustic style’s fullest capacity is to use natural materials in their most organic state. Rather than sleek slabs of stone or granite, you might find stucco textures to fit this style better. Take out the refined, sanded wood and replace them with reclaimed and unfinished pieces. This Liberty Furniture rustic cherry dresser has the perfect ambiance to start your rustic interior design endeavor.
What It Isn’t
What rustic isn’t is modern. All flashy decor, synthetic materials, and symmetrical shapes no longer run the house. Plastics, metals, and manufactured fibers have no more room to flaunt their style. With rustic interior design, you’ll want to stay as close as you can to the rawness of the great outdoors. If you still love small touches of modern style, don’t fret. We’ll cover how to blend the perfect elements of contemporary and rustic into one later.
History of Rustic Design
Rustic interior design began when the settlement of communities migrated into the forests of America during the 19th century. To find rest and solitude, many families traveled lightly with meager possessions. This caused the evolution of the rustic-styled home. With very few possessions and no modern tools to carry massive furniture into the forest, families salvaged and forged for their belongings. This resulted in more homemade pieces and homes built out of the materials they could find. And thus, the rustic design was born.
What Makes Rustic Design Rustic?
We want the natural to flow through your home as if the forest and your design are one. We’ll walk you through some essential aspects that will help you achieve this effortlessly rugged style.
Natural Materials
One of the best things about this design style is that it boasts all-natural materials. Typically, synthetics and plastics are not too welcome in this decor. Instead, naturally reclaimed wood for anything and everything is preferred. Fireplaces or even an old-fashioned wood-burning stove is more than acceptable. Using rough burlap or animal hide carpets and blankets is an easy way to tie your space and the natural motifs together. If you don’t want to shave a sheep and stuff a handmade couch like the pioneers, then try out this rich oak couch from Southern Motion. The dark, natural leather fits flawlessly into any rustic-styled home.
Color Palette
As predicted, the rustic style calls for natural colors found in nature. Woodland greens, oaky browns, and dusted grays encompass the ideal color pallet. Add a bit of cream or white to bring out the textures of the other colors to call more attention to their inviting vibes. And as much as you can muster, keep to naturally reclaimed wood pieces like this Aspenhome reclaimed oak chest. Or choose muted stone pieces to line your beautiful wood-burning oven. Stick to earthy textures and tones while sifting in wooded pieces, and you’ll be golden.
Distressed, Aged Metals
We want distressed, worn-looking metals. Shiny, sparkling metals will only contrast this style in a way that will bring you out of the warming feels of the woods. Accent your spaces with copper or brass and again, keep to the warm textures. Signature Design by Ashley’s rustic bookcase adds a fitting hint of reclaimed wood and earthy iron metals.
Room By Room Rustic Design
Can you truly bring the outdoors inside with this rustic interior design style? We think you can. Take a look at some of our suggestions for a rustic design in each room of your home.
Rustic Style Living Room
The living room can easily be the main attraction to your rustic-style home. Picture a stone fireplace with naturally accented fragments of tans and rich grays. Each aspect encompasses the vibrance of the outdoors while you get to sip tea from the comfortability of your home. Accent your living room with this rustic credenza by Liberty Furniture to showcase your textured pottery and worn books.
Rustic Style Dining Room
As we’ve noted, wood is an essential part of rustic design. If you want to keep the elegant nature of a dining room intact while creating a great rustic styled dining room, try this rustic oak table set from Liberty furniture. The rounded chairs give the feel of being on your porch enjoying nature during dinner, while the table allows for guests to gather and chat about your beautifully styled home. Lay burlap or animal hide across your table to bring in those natural textures and throw in a hand-crafted rug to bring the room together.
Rustic Style Bedroom
Let wild light flow into your room to embody peacefulness and rest. Hang light-shaded blinds to create the feeling of the outside world coming in. Texture your rustic style bedroom with deep-toned lamps on reclaimed wood side tables. Fall asleep in the grip of this rustic cherry bed and bedroom set by Liberty Furniture that features a rolled headboard and antique brass-toned knobs. The rugged, glossy finish embraces both comfortability and rustic vitality.
Contemporary and Modern Rustic Design
Rustic design doesn’t stop at natural reclaimed woods and brisk stones. There are options to give anything your personal style. If you still love the accented designs of contemporary or modern style, then you’re in luck! Since modern design is all about neutrals and minimalistic vibes, it’s pretty easy to fold in some of those outlets. Feel free to paint your baseboards with stark whites to highlight those contemporary looks or go for a more vibrant modern feel and throw in a black dining room table or a statement contemporary art piece. To jump-start, your inspiration into blending rustic and modern designs, try out the casual rustic design on this rustic storage cocktail table from Signature Design by Ashley. For more about modern designs and style, check out our expert guide on contemporary interior design.
At Colder’s, our experts are here to help you turn your rustic home dreams into reality. Whether you’re starting from scratch or adding finishing touches, we’ll guide you through every step of the process. Our team understands the beauty of natural materials like wood, stone, and metal and knows how to pair them with cozy textures to create the perfect rustic vibe.
Looking for a reclaimed wood dining table or a plush leather sofa? We’ve got you covered with a wide selection of rustic-inspired furniture and décor. Plus, we’ll help you choose pieces that suit your space, style, and budget. Need design tips? Our experts can show you how to layer in earthy tones, cozy textiles, and vintage accents for a warm, inviting feel.
At Colder’s, we’re here to make your rustic vision come to life, one piece at a time. Stop by today and let’s get started!
FAQ
What is rustic design style?
Rustic design style embraces natural elements, earthy tones, and a cozy, lived-in feel. It’s inspired by the beauty of the outdoors, featuring materials like wood, stone, and metal to create a warm and inviting space. Think timeless charm with a touch of rugged elegance!
How to decorate for a rustic look?
To achieve a rustic look, start with natural materials like reclaimed wood, stone accents, and leather or linen fabrics. Layer in cozy textures such as chunky knit throws or burlap pillows, and choose a neutral color palette with pops of warm tones like rust or forest green. Don’t forget to add vintage-inspired décor like lanterns or antlers to complete the vibe.
What materials are used in rustic theme?
Rustic design revolves around raw, natural materials. Wood (especially reclaimed or distressed), stone, leather, wrought iron, and natural fabrics like cotton or jute are staples. These elements create the organic and unpolished feel that defines rustic spaces.
Where to buy rustic furniture near me?
If you’re searching for rustic furniture in Milwaukee, look no further than Colder’s. We carry a wide selection of rustic-inspired pieces to help you create the perfect cozy retreat. From sturdy wood dining tables to plush leather sofas, Colder’s is your local destination for beautiful, rustic furniture!
Why Trust Our Design Expertise?
At Colder’s, we take pride in being one of the top experts when it comes to the furniture market. We have been family-owned and operated since 1942. We put a heavy emphasis on offering the best value, selection, and service. We are extremely proud to represent Southeastern Wisconsin with four showrooms. Name-brand furniture, mattresses, appliances, and home décor are our specialties.
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As always, don’t forget to shop local! Browse through our furniture catalog to find the best name-brand products for your rustic interior design needs. If you have any questions or requests, don’t hesitate to call us at 1-414-476-1574 or visit our Colder's experts at any of our four Southeastern Wisconsin locations. More accessible than ever, we can also be reached via chat for any immediate inquiries!
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