The rustic style can be very diverse and interesting and combines very well with other styles from minimalist to coastal. This style is suitable not only for country houses, but also for modern apartments, as it makes each room extremely cozy. When decorating a living room, the easiest way to create the basis for such a design is with a cool, rustic fireplace that can be decorated with rough stone or even rough wood! Natural hardwood floors and astonishingly high ceilings adorned with aged wooden beams are the best way to create a rustic space. Then choose furniture and accessories according to your taste and the style you want to combine with rustic. Rustic style can be masculine and feminine, minimalist and shabby chic, hunter’s retreat style and the sea – enjoy the gallery below and be amazed at how diverse a rustic living room can be! Read more tips on how to create a rustic coziness in your downstairs living room.
materials
Wood, stone, brick, leather and dark metal are just the thing to achieve a rustic style in your living room. Think wooden walls and floors, wooden ceiling beams (even if they are imitations) and add cozy wooden furniture. Cover your fireplace with brick or stone and choose stone clad walls that give your space a cabin feel. Leather furniture along with wood add a textural touch to the living room and the ultimate rustic look. If you must use metal – for the fireplace or anywhere else – choose darkened metal and look a little rusty to continue the decor theme.
Other touches
You can also opt for baskets for storage or wooden crates that give the room a perfect rustic feel. Get firewood for the space – it can be open plan to emphasize the rustic feel here. Antlers, slices of wood, cozy fluffy rugs and other things create a nice rustic atmosphere in the room.