How to Achieve A Rustic Kitchen

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Now that summer is nearly over, you can almost feel the colder weather on its way to save you from the summer heat. Warm, toasty sweaters, fall-scented candles, and pumpkins everywhere are just on the horizon with just a couple weeks to go. With the anticipation of autumn arriving soon, a return to nature is the perfect way to bring in the fall season and what better way than to give your kitchen that rustic look. Even if you are living in the city or just can’t make it to your nearest forest to bring a bundle of wood and leaves back into your home, a rustic kitchen easier to pull off than it looks. Rustic style is all about reconnecting to nature and keeping things in its organic form. Unfinished wood, lots of warm colors, and textured fabrics, this style is perfect for the cold weather and that cup of pumpkin-spiced latte waiting for you.

Rustic style proves that natural textures and shapes are always in style. Not showy in any fashion, rustic design works best when things are kept subtle and plain because it is the style of appreciating things in their natural state and age-old charm. Humble and modest, this style is perfect for anyone who is looking to keep things simple and honest and is the best style for your kitchen.

With a touch of wear and tear fabrics and refurbished wood, we have a list of how you can get the rustic look for your kitchen.

Organic Forms

The rustic style focuses on keeping things in their organic form as much as possible. So think about choosing furnishings and items that have a textured or rough appearance to them. If you are blessed with an exposed brick wall in your home, utilize it for its organic craftsmanship. If you don’t have one, add natural straw baskets or open, unfinished wooden shelves to bring that organic element into your kitchen.

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Wear and Tear

Rustic style is nothing without its signature wear and tear look. A rustic kitchen should convey that it has been used and well-loved because it is the heart of your home. Use reclaimed wood, distressed and tarnished materials, or layered fabrics to add that appeal of texture into your kitchen.

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Warm Colors

The color palette for a rustic look is rooted in warm, earthy colors. Brilliant tones that convey the beauty of the natural world are the star of the style. Make sure to pick up items that are raw and natural in its color, like deep oranges, mustard yellow, and rusty red. Brown doesn’t have to define your kitchen’s color, pick clearer and warmer tones to show off your kitchen’s full potential to be a rustic paradise.

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Antique Brass

Antique brass is an understated feature in rustic fashion, but it can do so much for the look. It’s brilliant, gold-like color can bring a lot of charm to your rustic kitchen. It is a lot warmer in hue and is perfect as an accent to bring a nice balance of shine into your kitchen. Try utilizing a faucet or other kitchen accessories to complete your rustic look.

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Vintage Accessories

To really bring that unique sense of rustic charm to your kitchen is through old, vintage accessories. Take a trip down to your local GoodWill or vintage shop to see what antique treasures you can find to bring home. Another way is to bring out that old rusted rooster basket that has been hiding in storage for years now or invest in antique designed faucets, whatever you have that is worn down so you can refurbish it to enhance your rustic look.

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