Capture the Modern Rustic Aesthetic With These Interior Design Updates for Your Living Room

It centers around the warmth and ruggedness of a rustic lifestyle, but also includes the cleanliness and smooth textures of a modern home. There are several ways to truly capture the style, which can easily transform your living room into your dream mountain getaway.

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It’s All in the Textures

Try using exposed materials such as bricks, wood, and stone. Combining the materials with smooth textures or sharp lines keeps the modern feel. Additionally, warm and natural textures such as wool, cotton, leather, and suede bring in the rustic feel.

If you have an exposed brick fireplace, try placing some polished metal vases with sprigs of cotton and some Queen Anne’s Lace.

Here are some other combinations that are sure to draw the eye: a wooden rocking chair with a woolen throw blanket, a polished stone side table with a cast iron basket filled with candles, or a black leather couch with cross-stitched pillows.

But Colors and Lights Can Help Too

Most modern rustic pieces keep neutral tones. Whereas modern styles center around sharp blacks, whites, and bright contrasts, you can add a rustic spin with muting the colors and keeping them natural.

Try using mottled browns, creams, and grays, but don’t forget to accent! Bronze, steel, olive green, mustard yellow, and faded orange are all perfect colors to include.

And of course, lighting really brings it all together. Keep it warm and comforting. Natural lighting is always a plus and keeps everything looking clean and simple, but candles and fireplaces are perfect for reminiscing.

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Signature Pieces for a Signature Room

Of course, small details in colors and textures are what bring together the modern rustic aesthetic, but larger signature pieces help make a statement. For example, sliding barn doors placed on a cabinet or used for a closet, are sure to make your room unique. Also, hanging light fixtures made out of polished metals or cast iron are a perfect addition to any room. Additionally, a tribal or geometric rug is a perfect blend of modern and rustic.

The unique feature of the modern rustic style is that it can be seen in whole rooms, but also individual pieces. This makes it easy to control the ways you want to implement the aesthetic. Some basic guidelines to follow are: contrasts, neutrals, and unique features, but don’t be afraid to experiment!

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