Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Interior Design: When Modern Meets Rustic


When home interiors are designed or renovated, they must have the right aesthetic appeal and ambiance fit for an inviting and lovely home. There are a variety of styles from traditional to contemporary. Nowadays, one design stands out as a popular choice among designers and homeowners, too. When modern meets the old, we have what many interior designer call the rustic modern.

As much as we love the traditional home, it is too common and quite ordinary. It is also quite challenging to put in new appliances, accessories and furnishings into a strictly conventional design. Others who love contemporary styles can completely revamp an old home. For some people, however, this type of design lacks the welcoming charm of a home with its minimal concept. With rustic modern, the new interior can still reflect old designs with traditional pieces. The overall combination is an effective coming together of contrasting pieces that results in harmonious aesthetics and ambiance. Let's take a closer look at some of the basic elements of a rustic modern style.

When renovating an old country home, retaining the beautiful structure and elements would still reflect a historic element and style to the home's interior. It will also be easier for an architect and designer not to reconstruct everything but simply make use of the already beautiful elements and adding in a fresh feel. The natural state of certain pieces like walls, floors, and even lovely old tables and doors creates an authentic appearance.

Exposed wooden beams add a great and stunning effect to your interior space. Contrasting this with a plain white wall and it would be a basic rustic and modern combination. The beams would also create a geometric visual interest. If a country home has a stone fireplace, you can simply add contemporary furnishings, and keep this original structure intact. The central rustic piece combined with non-traditional accessories completes the ideal look we are aiming for.

Even in your own simple home, you can add your own rustic modern feel. You can use a rustic work desk where you can place your laptop or computer and new lighting fixture. The contrast between new technology and old furnishing is a popular element in new designs these days. Combining an old wooden dining table and modern chairs is another popular formula in achieving a holistic and effective contrast.

Another reason why this particular design is popular is because it's practical and cheap to achieve. You don't have to replace all old furniture if you can leave some of the pieces in their natural state and add cheap contemporary pieces. In your own way, you can design your own rustic modern home interior.




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