Modern Rustic

by Emily Henson

Rustic is not what it used to be. Gone are the days when rustic style meant beds made from logs, antlers above a stone fireplace and acres of tartan.

At its heart, the modern rustic look celebrates the fabric of a home, from the roof beams to the brickwork. Wood, stone and steel take center stage. Forget sleek lines and immaculate finishes, this interior style revels in earthy colors and rich textures; in natural materials and the ruggedly handsome bones of a building. In this book, experienced interiors stylist Emily Henson and writer Joanna Simmons walk you through the Elements of the Modern Rustic look. Pure Rustic elegantly blends clean lines with muted shades of gray, black and white. Bohemian Rustic mixes texture and pattern with lots of lush color, while Pop Rustic teams unfinished wood with pops of neon and tongue-in-cheek artworks. Retro Rustic, meanwhile, brings an ultra-relaxed feel, showcasing beaten-up leather armchairs, brickwork floors and old wine crates as kitchen cupboards. In Details, textiles, furniture, fabric and display are explored, while Spaces shows how modern rustic style translates beautifully to every room in the house—and even works outdoors.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction, Interior Design

160 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2013

Reviews

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous photos of all sorts of rustic interiors that look handsome and are undoubtedly EXPENSIVE. 5 stars. I found the text way too wordy and somewhat removed. Even with so much wording, there were few(any?) fresh ideas to discuss. 1 star. But the pictures were so enjoyable to linger over.

[Natalie · Rating 2 out of 5]

The pictures are good, but instead of choosing innovative ideas, it's more along the lines of how-can-I-make-simple-things-realaly-expensive. No, thanks.

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Modern rustic is by far my favorite style I have explored so far. I love the wood, brick, sheepskins, and birch tree candle and wallpaper.

[Rufus Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good ideas, but still some disconnected intagrammable but not livable and overpriced crap that these books fall into

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this. A lot of the inspiration for the home I presently live in came from this book.

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn't a book I'd want to own, but from the library this was an enjoyable half an hours read. Some nice interiors to look at, could be a useful book to give people ideas. I liked that this encouraged recycling, simple and natural materials, mismatched chairs and buying second hand.

[Jadey Pearson-Morley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing ideas and photos, just wish it was more achievable in smaller properties!

[Shanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures, but lacks warmth.

[Nicole Shepard · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the heart eyes 😍

[White House Public Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interior Design...
Stylist Emily Henson has once again visited the Rustic look. Nature and the textures and patterns bring the outdoor world into a home. Enhancing the structure with wood and stone… allowing beauty to occupy each room. Many of the pages seem to echo the same look… it would have been nice to see more variety. All in all I enjoyed the soothing designs and look forward to browsing through Ms. Henson’s other books.

[Heaether · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a bit disappointing...All the images looked the same, and even though the editors tried to distinguish different types of Modern Rustic, in my eyes each picture could have been from the same three homes.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is totally my steez