Modern” is usually a term we use in interior design for homes with a sleek and minimal aesthetic. However, this doesn’t mean that there’s no space for a cozy home in modernity. It is very possible to incorporate a comforting atmosphere into any modern rustic living room, starting with the ideas that we are going to share with you below.
7 Rustic Modern Living Room Ideas for a Cozy Home
The Interior Structure
This will serve as your starting canvas and will set the tone for the rustic atmosphere. There are two elements that we want you to focus on:
- Barn-Inspired Style. We are talking about big wooden beams; and ceilings, floors, and walls made of planked barn wood and stone.
- Corrugated and Repurposed Metal. Corrugated metal doesn’t scream “elegance” at first glance, but when wittingly used as a backdrop or accent piece, even repurposed metal will look classy in a rustic living room.
Modern Home Accessories
Once you have your rustic foundation all set up, it’s time to fill it with modern decorative elements to turn it into the inviting living room of your dreams.
Carpets and Rugs
Let’s start with the floor first. Cover the planked wooden flooring (or hide the lack thereof) with different carpets and rugs. Don’t forget to mix and match colors and patterns. Also, don’t settle for one wide piece, pile them on top with each other.
Just make sure that they share the same pops of color as your chosen warm color palette.
Tapestries and Layers
Speaking of piles and layers, you can do the same on your walls as well. You can hang tapestries that sport the same color scheme and patterns as your carpets and rugs.
Don’t leave your lounge area bare. Layer it with blankets of various thicknesses and textures. Add interest with decorative cushion covers too.
Curtains
Finally, while we prefer to leave our windows open to let in natural light and ventilation, there are also a lot of curtain options for your added privacy. Gingham patterns are commonly used but don’t hesitate to explore other designs.
Antique Finds
We believe that a living room is not just for the family alone. It is also a place to receive guests and make them feel right at home.
It is also the perfect spot to enjoy long and relaxing conversations with friends and family, and what better way to do that than by filling your space with pieces that can spark these conversations? Repurpose antique finds into things that are totally unexpected from them.
How about turning a wagon wheel into a chandelier? Or using an old industrial cart into a coffee table?
Modern Furnishings
Your repurposed pieces should be limited to serving just as accents, though. Otherwise, you’ll risk your space looking like a limbo of junk. We don’t want that.
What we aim for is a modern, sophisticated space, after all. The secret lies behind choosing modern furniture. Stick with bold and simple silhouettes.
The Warmth of Outdoors
Another secret to pulling off an authentic rustic style is to let the outside in. You can do so through the following:
- Large Windows for Scenic Views. As we have mentioned above, you’d want large windows that invite a lot of natural light into your space. This will also make it look spacious and refreshing.
- Inviting Sliding French Doors. Or better yet, trade your windows with sliding french doors that can blur the boundaries of your interiors and exteriors. Extend your living room to the porch and garden outside and tie them together with the next element that we’re going to talk about.
A Kiss of Nature
A modern rustic living room will never be complete without plants. This will also add a pop of color that will always go well with a warm wood and brick color scheme.
The Fireplace
Finally, complete your cozy living room with an iconic fireplace and use its ledge as a surface to display more of your home accessories.
The Bottom Line
A modern rustic living room is a combination of both sleek modern furnishings and appliances with warm textiles and natural elements. For accents, stick to found and repurposed pieces or custom-made units that exemplify your personal taste and experiences.
In the end, what’s important is that it will also serve as a sanctuary of comfort not just for your family but also for your guests.
Handmade carpets are works of art as well as functional objects. Indeed, many Oriental carpets have reached such heights of artistic expression that they have been held in the same regard in the East as objects of exceptional beauty and luxury that masterpieces of painting have been in the West.