From designers, about rustic style

The rustic interior is characterised by simplicity and warmth. It is often preferred because each characteristic element - furniture, beams, floorboards - is equally functional and decorative. Everything is tied together, round, there is no stars among the decor elements, only the rustic atmosphere that dominates. In such an interior the presence of wood is normal and natural. It integrates very well and combines with the other elements - fabrics, stone, metal - to convey a unified message together.

What's great about rustic style is that it combines with elements of other styles, covering practically all tastes. So we can also enjoy the features of our favourite styles without losing the functionality, affordability and atmosphere of home of the 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. To give you an idea of how well these styles can be combined, I will briefly present them below.

Rustic Mediterranean

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

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

Scandinavian rustic

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

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

Rustic modern

The combination of rustic and modern is 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 colours of the rustic elements bring out the bold colours of the modern furniture.

Rustic industrial

A variant of the modern rustic is rustic industrial stylewhere the modern is represented by metal elements - stairs, chairs, tables, lamps. It's a youthful style, reminiscent of studenthood and improvisation. The wooden elements of the house, the rustic furnishings, are highlighted by the metal ones and vice versa. The colours 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 the rustic style with the exotic oriental style. There are interiors where you can find elements of 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 an inviting and warm decor with the aroma of tea and the smell of scented sticks.

I hope this introduction to rustic style has made you rethink your approach to it and give it more of a chance. And for those of you who didn't need any more convincing, I hope you enjoyed it and came away with some ideas for future decorations.