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Monday, September 30, 2013

Home Design Styles We Love: Where Rustic Meets Modern

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.


Credit to: www.Alder-Doors.com

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