Toons' Top Tips For a Rustic Home

Posted on - 22nd March 2021

Whilst some people opt for a more clean cut contemporary feel to their house, the rustic style is still very popular amongst interior designers. This is due to its homely, warm and welcoming feel that emanates throughout the furniture. Whether you’re living in a cottage and you’re looking to emphasise the natural wood in your home or you’re looking to make a modern house feel cosier, we can help. The Toons team have put together the following advice on how to make a rustic home.

Earthy Tones and Neutral Colours

One of the first things that you should always consider whilst designing is your colour palette. However, you may be sat there wondering what the right colour scheme is for a rustic interior. According to House Beautiful, you should stick to neutral, earthy tones such as greys, browns and greens in order to create a cosy vibe. Cosiness is a key component to a rustic interior, as will be explored when we discuss soft furnishings. According to Design Cafe, muted oranges and iron oxide reds can also go a long way to achieving your desired aesthetic.

Embrace Nature in Your Home

One of the best starting points with making your home more rustic is if you can embrace existing nature in your house. For example, if you already have exposed wooden beams, you could bring in wooden furniture that accentuates that feature. If you already have windows overlooking the countryside, you could bring the outdoors in with some well placed indoor plants. However, if you don’t have either, then fear not. There are still other options.

Whilst we do stock wooden furniture such as bookcases, beds and coffee tables for our previous suggestion, we also offer an alternative way to bring nature into your home. Our vast collection of soft furnishings and artwork contains a variety of traditional animal prints to transform any room. By adding these accents of nature around your house, you will soon start to notice a more cosy feel to each room. From our Mini Hares Cushion to pictures like Lavender Daze, you’ll be well on your way to achieving your dream aesthetic.

Fire up the Room with a Fireplace

As we have briefly touched on throughout the article, the key to rustic is cosiness, warmth and a welcoming atmosphere. Nothing emanates each of those three factors more than a fireplace. If you have already got one, consider whether you’re making the most out of it and celebrating it as the feature that it should be. If you haven’t got one, look no further than Toons range.

Our OER Electric Stoves or brick surrounded Madison 1000 Electric Fireplaces are perfect for adding a rustic aesthetic and warmth to your living space. With a wide range of options available from leading brands such as OER, you’re sure to find the right fit for you.

Get Started with Toons Furnishers Today

If you’ve already seen a product that you like and you’re looking to purchase it, you can do so using our online store. Alternatively, if you have any questions regarding any of our products, please contact us. Our friendly and experienced staff are not commission led and so they are happy to help with insightful and unbiased advice. If you would like to take a closer look at any of our furniture, you can also visit our Showroom in Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

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