Rustic Style is an aged, organic style, opposite to industrial perfection. Most rustic pieces are heavy wood pieces, sometimes entirely natural or only lightly treated. The main purpose of this style is to resemble the look and feel of the natural world.
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What is Modern Rustic Style
Contemporary Rustic Styles is a combination of the Rustic Style with aesthetic and fresh modern design. Additionally, rustic design is a perfect way to connect with nature’s elements.
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Beginning as an idealization of the “simple life” during the middle of 18th century, the trend persisted well into the 20th century. The style was especially popular in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Moreover, the British Victorians admired the style, due to their passion for the picturesque. In the late 19th century, cast-iron rustic furniture spread very widely.
The Principles of Rustic Design: Wood, Metal and Stone
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Wood is a key element present in rustic homes. Cherry, pine, hickory, alder are great choices for emulating a rustic relax feel. Heavy wood furniture, made from raw logs and boards feel cozy, easy and comfortable. Rustic furniture is usually handmade, constructed from reclaimed woods and stones for keeping the natural theme. It is generally simple in design and shape and is typically oversized.
Metals are also in this style. Wrought metals may be used in various ways. Pans and pots tend to be hung in the kitchen while iron bands are wrapped around staircase posts.
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Stone is regularly present to balance the interior design and completing the rustic style. Exposed walls are typically around fireplaces with natures elements – stone, fire and wood – all to unite and beautify the territory.
Natural Color Palette and Texture
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When we refer to a natural color palette, a lot of people think of beige, cream and brown. However, the natural color palette for the Rustic Style includes green, red and blue.
To help capture the basic and distressed feel of a rustic style, wide surfaces such as floors and walls are typically without color. Colors are often compliments and accessories to the raw materials of a room.
Rustic homes incorporate resistant fabrics that evoke a natural aesthetic. Various textiles are often present side-by-side, which leads to a complex but stylish environment. A faux animal carpet or a weaved rug add to the bedroom a sense of warmth and coziness. As for the patterns, the buffalo check, calico and patchwork are traditionally seen in these spaces.
Outdoor and Garden Elements
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Gardens can enhance the natural feel for a Rustic design house. Rocks, concrete or stones are used in outdoor and garden areas. Additionally, small waterfalls with rocks along the side of a garden were common.
A garage or shed can be turned into a work of art by adding some vintage items. The back side of the garage gets a face-lift with a cute and practical potting bench, metal advertising signs, old garden tools and pots of bright flowers. New or vintage galvanized pots, troughs, tubs and livestock feeders make beautiful planters that give any patio or deck an instant country-look.
Info source:
https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-rustic-design-4771798
https://www.britannica.com/art/rustic-style
https://www.homedit.com/elements-of-rustic-decor/
https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a23937828/rustic-design-style/
