How to Achieve the Rustic Look in Your Home

If you haven’t noticed all of the rustic furniture and accessories that feature in many interior stores, magazines and homes, where have you been all this time?

Boasting a timeless feel, the rustic look is charmingly beautiful – and it’s not that hard to recreate in your own home.

Here are some of the simple ways you can transform your home into a rustic-inspired space:

Create a Focal Fireplace

Nothing screams ‘cosy’ more than a fireplace, and as this is the central focal point within your lounge, what better way to introduce some rustic touches than through your fire? Opt for a stone or brick fireplace, or for smaller spaces, try a log burning stove.

Once installed, you’ll soon find people gathering around the fire when it’s roaring.

Find a Feature Coffee Table

Another key piece of furniture in your living room is your coffee table, which is why this is the perfect accessory to change up the look and feel of this room. From old trunks to upcycled parts from an aeroplane, the possibilities for a coffee table really are endless. You could even have a go at creating your own using some old pallets – the more rustic, the better.

Introduce Quirky Benches

Instead of bog-standard chairs or sofas, why not try a bench instead? These look perfect situated in your hallway, in a window or even as additional seating in your living space. And with companies like Cox & Cox offering a whole host of designs, it’s easy to complement your existing décor with one of these benches. Go French or minimalistic and watch your space being transformed in an instant.

Complement with Quilted Blankets

Now you’ve got all of your rustic furniture and features, it’s time to soften the look of your room with quilted blankets and cushions. These work really well against the rough wood and textures that you’ve already introduced, helping to bring the style together and introduce some soft colours.

Look out for quilts and cushions that look handmade and boast a country cottage style. This is the perfect way to start adding colour to the room, which you can bring out in the curtains, upholstery and other finishing touches.

Finish with Photo Frames

Finally, to finish, use your photo frames to complete the look. Any wooden frame will look great in this rustic space, but distressed white frames and other styles will look great too. You could even go one step further and use black and white pictures in the frames – this will add a truly nostalgic, old-fashioned feel, creating a standout look.

Whether you want to go all out with your rustic look or you just want to introduce a few key pieces, you’re spoilt for choice with what you can use. And the best thing is, the rustic look gives you the chance to have a go at making a few things for yourself.