5 Ways To Get That Rustic Look
We have seen a huge increase in popularity for more traditionally styled home design as of late. Where does this return to the old rustic cottage look come from? Well, funnily enough, it’s got a lot to do with the younger generations.
You may have heard the term “cottage core” tossed around as of late, and it’s used by young people who are taken by the small-town cottage aesthetic. To be fair that cosy and homely charm is very alluring, so bringing it to more modern spaces like city apartments might be a good idea.
If this is something that you have considered, now is the time to go for it, with many fantastic examples popping up on places like Pinterest.
Here are just some ways that you can inject that old fashioned look into your current home:
Bare Walls
Before you go ahead and rip all of your wallpaper down, make sure that there’s still sufficient insulation to keep you warm during the colder winter months. Aesthetics at the cost of practicality is not worth it!
If it is good to go, however, a bare brick wall looks great in your home – giving it a more natural feel.
It’s even better with wooden walls (which can be sneakily applied over the bricks), making your home look like a hilltop cottage or a forest log cabin.
A Cosy Layout
The layout is key when you’re going for a more rustic look. Rustic and minimalist don’t really work together.
You want to get that tight and homely layout, it makes everything feel a little cosier which is exactly what the cottage look goes for.
It’s also more practical, as it’s actually easier to heat up homes that don’t have as much empty space, so break out the stored furniture and the bean bags!
Natural Accents
If you want your home to appear natural and rustic you’re going to want some accents, which in this case, would be houseplants.
Get some succulents that require minimal upkeep and make your living room appear like a hillside garden.
Again, this one offers practical benefits too as plants will make the air you breathe that little bit clearer, so the more the better.
Wooden Furniture
While everyone chases that sleek modern look you could go the rustic way and get some wooden furniture. Whether it’s a unit, a table or a cupboard, high-quality wooden furniture lasts a lifetime and looks timeless.
Check out Hunter Furnishing, an independent store that has a great range of high-quality wooden furniture.
The Right Lighting
You can’t have a natural-looking home with harsh artificial lighting, it simply doesn’t look right. Try to let as much natural lighting into your home as possible, and in the evening use lamps where possible.
If you do have to use your lights make sure that you have energy-saving bulbs as they give off a much softer and more natural feeling light – and, as it says on the box, they save energy!
