Disclosure: This is a collaborative post about your city home
Even if you’re dreaming of escaping to a little cottage in the middle of nowhere so you can enjoy a simpler time doesn’t immediately mean that you can’t bring that to your home. In fact, why has your home looked like all the other homes around you? City homes mostly focus on being new, rigid, and sometimes a little too refined.
But why do that when you can go more soft, loose, and rustic? Whether it’s taking yourself back to a simpler time or embracing the essence of cottagecore, here is everything you need to know about adding some rustic flair to your city home!
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Try mixing modern and rustic elements
A rustic touch to modern furniture can charm and character your home. In fact, for all those city dwellers out there, it’s going to be one of the greatest ways to set your home apart entirely! It can also help soften the look of a modern space. Mixing modern and rustic furniture can create a beautiful space.
There are many ways to achieve this combination, but it starts with a balance. You can also mix modern and rustic designs by using natural architectural materials. Natural woods and metals will bring rustic warmth to your space. They can be used on walls, floors, and accent pieces.
Add some wood
Wood can add a lot of character to your home. It is not only an insulating material, but it can also help absorb noise. Plus, it’s common for rustic homes and city homes too. It has a way of creating this unique balance of old versus new. Adding wood to walls and furniture can be a great way to update your home. You can create a rustic look or a contemporary one.
However, it is important to keep your décor soft and calming. To achieve this, you should be careful with mixing colors and patterns. One popular option is reclaimed wood. But you could even go the cheaper route and stick to faux wood instead. In general, just the appearance has that rustic flare which speaks volumes!
Layering different textures
For city dwellers, the task of transforming a modern condo or duplex into a rustic sanctuary requires more than the right kind of furniture, paint, and a few well-placed pieces of art. If you think about it, there are certain textures that rustic homes have and certain ones that city homes have. All you really need to do is combine them by just layering them. For instance, you can have some roman blinds and just easily combine these with a rustic-themed window sill topped off with flowers and maybe even a galvanized vase.
Use antiques
One way to add a rustic flare to your city home is to use antiques. These types of furniture pieces offer a more interesting and unique design than mass-produced items. They also have a more organic quality to them. Antiques can be a great addition to any room in your home. You can even mix and match styles and designs to achieve a unique aesthetic.
The best way to incorporate antiques into your space is to choose a few pieces and then focus on uniquely displaying them. For instance, you may have a collection of old paintings. This can create a focal point and help set the tone for the entire room.