If you love the clean lines of today's contemporary styles but you want to warm up your home with cozy rustic touches, you are not alone. Adding rustic flair to your contemporary home can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that exudes character along with fashionable elegance. Balance contemporary and rustic styles by choosing furniture and accents wisely.
Well-placed rustic touches can soften your contemporary home without overwhelming it. Adding rustic elements can regulate your modern decor by bringing fine craftsmanship and a comfortable style to your home. Furniture designed in the rustic tradition along with elements like open shelving, handmade pottery and wooden beams contribute to rustic charm.
Here are some tips for adding rustic elements to your contemporary home.
Choose Rustic Touches
Your contemporary furniture and decor items are likely to have clean lines, modern materials and bold geometric shapes that define today's modern open spaces. To blend in rustic elements and elevate your contemporary decor, choose rustic pieces that wont overwhelm your modern look.
For example, you can select a contemporary sofa with wooden legs in the living room, and a wood dining table with modern chairs in the dining area. Add occasional furniture with vintage appeal and interesting decorative touches like hammered metal urns and throw blankets to create the rustic look you love.
Select the Right Materials
Your contemporary home is likely to feature modern materials like chrome, steel and glass. To add rustic warmth, keep the neutral tones you love such as whites, grays and beiges for your walls. Then warm up your decor by adding rustic elements like natural stone, brick accents and wood beams. Give your decor an interesting look with rustic occasional furniture made of rattan or reclaimed wood. You can also use cozy materials like leather, wool and linen fabrics on sofas and chairs for a rustic flair.
Add Texture and Rustic Accents
Adding rustic elements can transform your contemporary home into a warmer, more inviting space. You can add texture and rustic accents by including organic or even imperfect shapes, like a distressed bench in the entryway. An antique mirror hanging above a modern vanity or credenza will create the perfect balance of rustic and contemporary vibes. You can also place a beautifully textured wood coffee table in front of your sleek, contemporary sofa.
Experienced Sales Staff at Home Living Furniture
The experienced sales personnel at Home Living Furniture can help you find the right rustic elements for your contemporary home. Visit showrooms located in Mays Landing and Freehold, New Jersey.
