You’ve probably heard “rustic” a million or more times when describing home decor, but it’s one of those styles that can be hard to pin down. Whether you’re looking at a lovely shabby chic farmhouse or a remote cabin in the woods, how do you know what actually makes something rustic?
There are a few key elements you need to make your home fit the bill, but once you have it down it’s pretty easy to spot.
To have a rustic home, you don’t need to live in a log cabin—you just need to put emphasis on the natural and the organic. Most rustic pieces are made from real wood, sometimes only lightly treated or entirely natural.
Think reclaimed wood, raw materials, and elements that come directly from the earth.
Rustic decor also feels completely unpretentious or stuffy. It’s a type of design that is incredibly approachable and relaxed. It should feel welcoming and easy, with a color palette that’s calming and traditional.
Natural, neutral colors such as beiges, whites, browns, and grays are all key, but opt for the warmer tints. You won’t find many splashes of bold paint in a rustic home, so keep it monochrome and muted.
Rustic design is all about materials that come from the earth. Real, unprocessed woods, heavy stone, and real brick are all common elements of rustic decor. On the textile side, you will find a lot of jute, burlap, and canvas throughout the home in rugs and accent pieces.
Rustic decor is one of the easiest design styles to recreate. Just go for natural, earthy tones and materials, and you can make this style your own without too much legwork.
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Credit: YANA PRYDALNA
