From designers, about rustic style

The rustic interior is characterized by simplicity and warmth. It is often preferred because every characteristic element - furniture, beams, floorboards - is both functional and decorative. Everything is connected, round, there is no stars among the decor elements, just the rustic atmosphere that dominates. In such an interior, the presence of wood is normal and natural. It blends in very well and combines with the other elements - fabrics, stone, metal - to convey a unified message.

What's great about rustic style is that it combines with elements of other styles, covering virtually all tastes. So we can also enjoy the features of our favorite styles without losing the functionality, affordability and atmosphere of home of rustic style. Combinations can result in Mediterranean rustic interiors with elements of classic French or Italian style, Scandinavian rustic - white and minimalist - modern rustic - simple and functional, industrial style with interesting metallic elements or oriental rustic with unmistakable elements of Japanese design or Chinese. In order to give you an idea of how well these styles can be combined, I'll briefly introduce them below.

Rustic Mediterranean

Rustic Mediterranean style combines the beauty of stone and terracotta typical of the area with the warmth of wood. The style is characterized by burnt earth colors combined with bright colors suggesting the sea, sky, sun and flowers.

The wood is stained in classic dark walnut or white, contrasting nicely with the colors of the other elements.

Scandinavian rustic

Rustic Scandinavian style is a combination of classic and simple, with straight lines and minimalist design. Characteristic are the combinations of white with neutral colors, white walls and rustic white floors. Such an interior is simple, natural, airy and minimalist.

The furniture is also simple, in light colors with straight or slightly curved lines.

Rustic modern

The combination of rustic and modern It's made effortless because both are simple styles. Modern, minimalist, uncomplicated furniture with an emphasis on the useful highlights the rustic elements of the home - beams, windows, doors, fireplace. Also, the simple, classic colors of the rustic elements bring out the bold colors of the modern furniture.

Rustic industrial

A variant of the modern rustic is rustic industrial styleThe modern is represented by metal elements - stairs, chairs, tables, lamps. It's a youthful style, reminiscent of studentism and improvisation. The wooden elements of the house, the rustic furnishings, are emphasized by the metal and vice versa. The colors are muted, with dominant metallic accents. Everything blends and combines, resulting in a welcoming, youthful and harmonious interior.

Eastern Rustic

Rustic oriental style combines the classic simplicity of rustic with the exotic simplicity of oriental style. These are interiors where we find elements specific to the oriental style, such as low tea tables, wooden screens carved with dragons, straight sliding doors, prints, fabrics. They combine harmoniously with wood-panelled walls, rustic floors or wooden coffered ceilings. Together they form a warm and inviting decor with the aroma of tea and the smell of scented chopsticks.

I hope this introduction to the rustic style has made you rethink your approach to it and give it more chances. And for those who didn't need any more convincing arguments, I hope they enjoyed it and were left with some ideas for future interior design.