Contemporary and rustic may sound two very individual and distinct interior design styles, but rest assured they have the ability to look quite beautiful when mixed together. Getting a cohesive design with these two aesthetics can be challenging, but with the right mind-set and integration of ideas, you can end up with quite a nice space. Further, we’ll be looking at 5 interior designs that prove this style can be a total winner.
1. The kitschy media wall
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In order to bring in an authentic rustic vibe to your home, you have to be willing to embrace the kitschy side of the design. This particular aspect is visually cluttered, but if done in warm colors, it can definitely emulate the rustic style successfully. The contemporary look on the other hand can be best interpreted with the use of modern materials. For example, the stone accents of the rustic style have been articulated with a mild-steel screen beside the media wall instead.
2. Warm wooden accents
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Wooden accents are a charming characteristic of the rustic style. Without wood, you can never truly emulate the rustic aesthetic in your interior designs. Therefore, the wood-on-wood designing in this kitchen are a great way to fully implement this particular style. Moreover, the golden under-cabinet lighting does an excellent job in highlighting the all-wood material palate in a nice way.
3. Clutter to the rescue
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While most modern design styles stay away from any and all visual clutter, the rustic style uses this particular characteristic as a part of its aesthetic. So you can definitely use clutter – both physical and visual – as part of the overall design when you’re designing your HDB in the rustic style.
 4. Mid-century modern
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As far as the furniture design for a rustic style interior design goes, midcentury modern is the best choice. It’s a style that is retro and vintage enough to bring in the right quality to the ambiance. Furthermore, most midcentury style furniture features nice wooden accents, which always complement the rustic style. If this style doesn’t suit your palate, then go for teak or Scandinavian style furniture.
5. Alternative materials
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If you do not want a lot of wood in your rustic material palate, then you can definitely use some alternative materials to replace it. Just make sure that these materials have the right color and texture, or you can end up ruining your style. Try to go for materials that have a string tactile quality – you should be able to feel as well as see their texture.
