While the modern trend is still surging through homes up and down the country there is another interiors look showing equal amounts of popularity. Homeowners are moving away towards slightly more distressed and aged looks bringing the rustic trend well and truly in to the limelight. The rustic look encapsulates that country classic look and can help you to achieve that stunning blend of modern and vintage. Here are 5 top tips for getting the rustic look in your home.

1. Avoid Artificial

To get that authentic vintage look you want to be looking at natural materials wherever possible. The rustic look relies heavily on natural materials to bring in the texture and slightly rougher look of the rustic design. If money is your main concern, than natural materials may be out of your budget. Luckily, there are many replicas that could pass for the real deal. With your floor, a vinyl is your cheapest option. It won’t give you the strength, texture and beauty of a solid of engineered floor but will give you at the very least the appearance of a rustic floor.

2.  Colour

When looking for floors the rustic trend is fairly accommodating when it comes to colour. This means if you have a preference for shades you can easily incorporate this within your home. Lighter floors offer that softer and gentle look and work nicely with darker and more distressed furniture. On the other hand, darker floors give that country atmosphere that is a little more reminiscent of a cottage or barn. Darker floors also offer a warmth and cosiness unparalleled by a lighter floor. Ultimately the choice is up to you as any shade can be worked with for a rustic look. 

3. Engineered Floor

As previously mentioned, solid wood floors, while incredibly beautiful, can be a little pricy. With most of us watching the wallets at the moment, we are looking for interior design ideas that won’t break the bank. This is where engineered floors have their time to shine. Identical in look and texture to solid wood, engineered floors are made from plywood with a layer of solid wood on top. This gives you the feel and appearance of solid wood, for less. For the rustic look, look for engineered floors with species such as oak and walnut with a rustic or natural grade. These grades have more variation and knots for that laid-back, genuine look.

4. Fabrics

Once your floors are installed it’s time to consider other interior elements. When it comes to sofas, cushions and other similar accessories try to keep within sturdy fabrics like cotton, linen and wool. These stronger materials give that natural look for a homely and welcoming atmosphere.

5. Bringing In The Outdoors

You might have seen this mentioned elsewhere if you’ve got a keen eye for interior news. This past year we’ve seen a surge in interest for brining the outdoors, in. Think of using lots of potted plants with large exposed windows for vast amounts of natural light. This works perfectly for the rustic look that focuses on nature and and of course the country aesthetic.

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