Getting two completely different architectural styles to
mesh well together can be tricky – but it can be done. Oftentimes it isn’t
about the elements of the styles themselves so much as the execution of each
element.
Modern designs are about wide open spaces, letting in plenty
of natural light via windows, minimalist accents, and designs that echo
contemporary art pieces in their shape and overall structure.
Rustic designs call upon nature and employ exposed beams,
lower grade wood used for doors, flooring, and more, fireplaces, and typically
echo log cabins. They can vary in terms of size, which means that some are
smaller and provide a much cozier feel, whereas other homes are larger and can
become more extravagant.
The two styles can co-exist when done properly. In fact,
when it comes to rustic designs and the concept of spaciousness, it has already
been implemented in many homes. Larger homes do indeed incorporate large
windows that let in plenty of light and keep spaces open for a more natural
feel. For a home that is rustic, you can incorporate accents that are slightly
more modern, or even vice versa. For example, a rustic home doesn’t need to be
filled to the brim with things that are meant to remind you of the outdoors,
from rugs to knickknacks. Rather, utilize a simpler approach with basic
furniture styles, minimalist lighting structures, accents that don’t call
attention to themselves or are made of stone or earth metals.
If the home is more minimalist, then aim to include accents
that are more earthy, such as simple wooden chairs and tables, soft single
color fabrics, wooden floors, doors, or stairs, and a plant here and there to
evoke a sense of life.
A quick search online for “rustic modern” will turn up a
bevy of images that you can draw inspiration from. Some homes are even shaped
in modern style, but crafted with materials more typically associated with
rustic homes. Furniture made with rustic materials are shaped in modern styles.
You won’t find homes cluttered up with unnecessary items, lines are clean,
shapes are simple, and colors are as basic and natural as can be. Whether you
are thinking of transforming your home into a bit of rustic modern style,
buying a home that already aims for it, or have one style and are looking to
blend the other in, keep the basics of each style in mind and work carefully to
bring the two together for perfect harmony.
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