Design Style: Rustic
a dining table, chairs, and home accessories displayed in a dining room
Lucy Scott,-Senior Editorial Manager

This season, we’ve created five new design styles to inspire every space and every taste

Let us introduce you to Rustic, where natural materials from around the globe bring a relaxed feel to your furniture and lighting.

A wooden dining table and dining chairs displayed with homeware accessories in a dining room setting
White porcelain on a side table and a wooden armchair displayed

Rustic is inspired by global travel and wanderlust; the idea you visit new destinations and bring back varied textures, materials and finishes.

Jason Wilary-Attew,-Director of Home

Rustic satisfies an innate need for the organic – a return to the human touch. In theory, it’s about objects that tell the story of who we are and where we’ve been. In practice, it’s about embracing natural materials that leave a trace of the craftsmen and bring a tactile richness to every piece.

An antique brass coffee table, a white sofa with various patterned cushions, and other homeware accessories displayed in a lounge setting

Rustic combines the warmth and charm of traditional materials – think distressed wood, linen, raw stone and jute – with the clean lines and contemporary sensibilities of modern design.

It’s characterful pottery, graphic rugs and simple furniture that lets your collections shine, as well as satisfy your cosy craving. 

Selection of tableware displayed on a wooden dining table
Selection of tableware displayed on a wooden dining table

It’s a style that’s unstudied, carefree and instinctual, settled into its environment as pieces are collected one by one. 

The colour scheme is warm and earthy, with neutral tones as the foundation, highlighted by accents of blues, ochres and pinks to create subtle contrasts.

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Selection of cushions and throws stacked on a chair

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