The 2020s are an age of constantly changing design trends. While many people go with styles that are hyper-futuristic and look forward to a digital world, others look back past and find more comfort in simplicity. 

Rustic elements are experiencing a comeback in popularity. But how do you pull them off in contemporary life? This article will walk you through five tips to working rustic elements in your home. 

1. Consider the Colors 

When designing a home, it’s always important to take color theory into consideration. Neglecting color theory will leave you with a home that’s flat, generic, unimpressive, and impersonal. 

Rustic home designs mainly focus on analogous color palettes. This is a type of color palette that picks colors close to each other on the color wheel. With rustic homes, one generally focuses on shades of brown, black, green, and grey that blend into each other; this creates a look that’s cozy and easy on the eyes. 

We recommend picking a color palette with warm overtones for your rustic look. 

2. Go With a Contemporary Style

Do you long to be out in the midwest and live a lavish but down-home life? Then you might just want to grow with a classic ranch style. These don’t look to replicate the past but seek to incorporate suburban life with rural aesthetics. 

For a style that’s a little more upper-class, you might pick a Tuscan-style home. This uses rusticism as more of a sheen and varnish over a more fancy design. 

3. Incorporate Foreign Concepts

Those looking for a more European /indie/coffeehouse kind of look will want to look into the Danish concept of Hygge. This is a rustic style that emphasizes a certain element of personal comfort and relaxation. Hygge can be worked into everything from your furniture to your utensils. 

For a slightly more communal European concept, look no further than the German ideal of Gemutlichkeit. This style is similar to that of Hygge but emphasizes more of a communal atmosphere. It’s exemplified by the look of classic bars and other such gathering places. 

4. Take Inspiration From the Internet 

If you’re part of a younger generation, you might look into the world of cottagecore. This is a more romanticized, idealized form of rusticism that’s based more on aesthetics than tradition. This doesn’t stop if from being a great style, however; mix idealized rustic staples from pop culture, and cross it with as many punk styles as you want.  

5. Use Staples

No matter what brand of rustic you go for, however, staples like fireplaces and lag screws can always help the style. Unify your home with these staples, and you’re sure to impress. 

Incorporate Rustic Elements

As you can see, there are many ways you can incorporate rustic elements into your home’s design. As the 2020s roll on, the only trend that seems to be emerging clearly is anything goes. Look back to an old-school style to create a beautiful home today. 

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