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It never goes out of style, on the contrary. It has a timeless charm, capable of warming the hearts of even the most avid contemporary designers. Let's talk about the modern rustic furnishing style which, as reported by the best trade magazines, is chosen to furnish any type of property, from the countryside to the city.
If you too are thinking of using this style for your home and are wondering how to perfectly balance the different elements that characterize it, the 10 tips that we at Casavo are about to give you will dispel any doubts.
Rustic-modern furnishing: the characteristics
Before moving on to the practical side, let's take a moment to consider the theory of perfect modern rustic interiors. Oh yes, because otherwise you would risk confusing it with Earthy Boho, which in some respects is very similar.
Rustic and modern furnishing together is, in essence, a mix of contemporary design and tradition, of natural materials – such as stone and wood – and modern ones. To reproduce it as faithfully as possible, you must make sure that the following are never missing:
- exposed bricks and stones;
- ceilings with wooden beams;
- walls painted white or in neutral colors;
- travertine, terracotta or raw wood floors;
- natural wood furniture;
- built-in kitchen;
- copper utensils and pots, also used as ornamental elements;
- linen, cotton or wool textiles.
This list, in itself, may not be enough to create a complete project, but it is an excellent basis to guide your choices.
Now let's get to the point to the advice we promised you: we've collected plenty of original and interesting ideas for creating perfect modern rustic decor. And you'll see, they'll help you decorate every room in your home with elegance and personality.
1. Materials: what you find and what you need to add
To decorate a home in modern rustic style, pay special attention to the materials you use for coverings and furnishings
The Italian houses of the early twentieth century – which naturally lend themselves to this particular style – were built using specific materials, which have now become part of our architectural tradition. These are the ones that, if present in your property, you absolutely must preserve, and that is:
- exposed stone for the walls;
- wooden beams for structures or ceilings;
- marble, terracotta or wood for the floors.
The touch of modernity that you need, however, depends on what you will add: for example, lime for the plaster and metal for more material finishes.
2. The modern rustic living room: the heart of the home
When it comes to furnishing the living room, even if it is small, you must always keep in mind that it is the area of the house you spend most of your time with, both with family and friends.
To stay true to your stylistic choice, as we suggested, keep the exposed brickwork elements or, if you prefer, paint all the walls with neutral or warm colors. The icing on the cake will then be the furniture, strictly wooden, and the furnishing accessories, gray or dove gray.
3. The modern rustic style kitchen
Creating a rustic-modern brick kitchen is feasible if the size of your home allows it. However, there are better alternatives for small and medium-sized homes, such as those in the city, for example.
Designing a white kitchen is an excellent compromise, especially when combined with a wooden countertop. Eliminate wall units and opt for simple shelves on which to carefully arrange bowls, vases, and tableware.
For homes with a kitchen and living room in a single rustic space, the ideal is to consider creating a rough wood island to bring modernity to an otherwise overly traditional space.
4. Sofas and armchairs: the comfortable side of the home
Sofas and armchairs are the joy of every home, let's face it!
To make them consistent with your modern rustic interiors, make sure they have a classic shape, but to avoid overly trivializing the space, play with colors and patterns. A sofa cover or cushions with a patchwork pattern are just the thing for you.
And, if you know how to use a needle and thread, you can try your hand at DIY by creating a patchwork blanket to use on the coldest winter evenings.
5. Give new life to antique furniture
Every self-respecting modern rustic decor involves the reuse of antique furniture: perhaps they are not always in line with contemporary taste, but they certainly carry with them a certain historical and emotional value
To bring them back into fashion, it is therefore necessary to find a new function for them or modify them just enough. Luckily, these operations are not too complex: to renovate a chest of drawers or a desk, a coat of paint is enough; or, in the case of antique objects like old sewing machines, you can transform them into bedside tables or ornaments. Have fun!
6. A touch of vivacity with wallpaper
Ideal for renovating any room with little effort, wallpaper is perfect for bringing color and vitality into your home.
There are floral ones, with a rustic stone effect or imitation wooden beams. The choice is yours: you can find inspiration online, on Pinterest for example.
7. Terracotta flooring, rustic par excellence
Perfect for enhancing the furnishings of a rustic-modern country home, terracotta flooring is elegant and homey, just like the home you want to recreate by following these tips.
Don't underestimate the fact that it is a very resistant covering, easy to clean and can be used both indoors and outdoors without problems. The ideal combination? With built-in kitchens.
8. For the sleeping area, a wrought iron bed
For the bedroom of your modern rustic style home, choose a wrought iron bed.
Comfortable and very versatile, partly because of the color and partly because of the material it is made of, the iron bed frame brings to mind the classic country houses seen in magazines and coordinates perfectly with the more contemporary elements that you will insert in the bedroom. Casavo's word!
9. There's wood and wood
When it comes to furnishings, we said it a few lines above, there's no doubt: modern rustic rhymes with wooden furniture. But always keep in mind that there are different types.
True rustic furniture is made by craftsmen and carpenters with unique pieces of solid wood. It may have knots and imperfections, and is often custom-made – the cost can be high, in fact.
If you have a tighter budget but don't want to give up furniture that is in line with your stylistic choices, buy furniture made of fir, mango, acacia, solid pine, or paulownia. You'll still get the desired effect without breaking the bank.
10. Finally, add a touch of green
There is no refined home that does not contemplate a touch of green mixed into the furnishings.
From the dining room to the bathroom, from the kitchen to the sleeping area, a rustic modern home demands to be embellished with flowers, cacti and all the indoor plants you can think of – or that you can find among the indoor plants that we at Casavo suggested to you some time ago!
We have seen how to recreate perfect rustic modern home furnishings and we hope we have provided you with everything you need to bring your project to life. If you're still looking for the ideal home, perhaps a detached one, our listing platform offers you many immediately available purchasing opportunities. Happy searching!