Rustic Interior Design Style Done RIGHT

When you hear the word “rustic,” you’re probably thinking of a log cabin or farmhouse-style home. But rustic doesn’t end there. Over the years, it’s changed, branching off into different sub-styles like farmhouse, modern-rustic, and more. This helped personalize the style and made rustic a favourite, even in suburban and urban settings. 

No matter where you are in the country (or the world), you can make a beautiful rustic retreat out of your home. But if you’re going to do it, you’ve got to do it RIGHT.

Luckily, we’re here to help. Keep reading to learn all about the rustic interior design style and how to create a rustic retreat out of your home. 

An Intro To The Rustic Home Decor Style

The rustic style dates back to the 1800’s. It was created by early homesteaders doing the best with what they had in a time and place where that was practically nothing. 

It was, and still is, a very “bare-bones” idea influenced by aged and earthy colours and natural materials. The main idea is to make your home as welcoming as possible in the most natural and simplified way. 

This interior design style has branched out, taking many forms through the years, quickly becoming among the most popular interior design styles. 

Elements Of A Rustic-Style Home

No matter how many years pass, a rustic-style home's concept and main elements remain the same. Let’s get into what makes a home “rustic.”

Natural Materials

One of the most important pieces of a rustic-style home is having raw materials, like exposed wood and stone elements, and even some greenery or animal-inspired decor. 

Warm Colours

Traditionally, rustic colours are warmer, earthy colours, like olive green and chocolate brown mixed with vibrant colours like deep reds and mustard yellows. However, you can also do an aged white or warm neutral colour palette for a lighter take on the rustic style. 

Natural Lighting

One thing about the rustic interior design style that has remained the same throughout time is the maximization of natural lighting. After all, back in the time when this trend started, electricity was not common. This means big windows and lots of natural lighting. 

Upcycled Elements

Reusing old materials is a staple of the rustic interior design style. Reclaimed barnboard is the typical choice. You can also make a coffee table out of a vintage door, use mason jars for storage, or create a coffee bar from an old china cabinet. It’s the perfect opportunity to get creative. Having barn doors instead of normal doors is also a huge trend for this style. 

Best Paint Colours For A Rustic-Style Home

Since there are many ways to take the rustic interior design style, we’ve curated a collection for each different “type” of rustic. 

For Traditional Rustic Homes

Deep, warm, rich colours like this rustic palette from Sherwin-Williams. 

For Cabin-Style Rustic Homes

Cooler, toned-down colours like this Benjamin Moore paint colour collection that features different shades of blue, white, and gray to create a serene lakehouse-type 

For Farmhouse-Style Rustic Homes

Red and white are the two staples of a farmhouse style, but you can take a different route with these farmhouse colour ideas from Behr. 

For Modern-Rustic Homes

Modern-rustic blends the three previous styles for something a little more contemporary. We recommend trying this Benjamin Moore modern-rustic colour palette. 

Do Rustic Style RIGHT With Tru Rollers

If you’re ready to create a rustic retreat out of your home, trust the pros to help! Tru Rollers has the colour expertise and skills to transform your home from top to bottom. Contact us today to learn more.