Do you want your apartment to smell of wood, be cozy like grandma’s house, but still look fresh and without kitsch? It can be done! Rustic style is not an open-air museum, but a contemporary, warm atmosphere with natural materials: wood, brick, linen, wicker, ceramics. Below you have ready recipes: what wall colors to choose, what brick and grout, what furniture, fabrics, plants and accessories – as well as examples of arrangements and decorations for the living room, kitchen, bedroom.

The essence of rustic style

  • Natural materials: wood (oiled/waxed), brick (matte, warm tones), linen, cotton, stone.

  • Warm palette and soft light (2700-3000 K).

  • Simple forms + texture (planks, grain, brick joints, braids).

  • True > gloss: matte instead of high-gloss lacquer, handicraft instead of plastic.

Brick in a rustic interior

Let’s start with the basics: which brick to choose and where to lay it to get an atmosphere like that of a silane country house?

Color

  • Warm demolition red/brick – closest to a country vibe. Look for shades with a touch of ochre/rust instead of cool cherry.

  • Brick “whitewashed” (rubbed, limed effect) – super for smaller rooms; it brightens, and further is “familiar”.

  • Sand-brown and caramel tones – great for kitchens and dining rooms, as they play with wood and stone.

Check out our collection of original old bricks (sourced from demolitions) that will bring the charm of a country cottage and a peaceful aura to your home.

Grout

Warm sand, linen or light beige. Avoid pure white (too “modern”) and graphite (makes a contrast typical of loft style). Width 8-12 mm to further convey the look of “old masonry”.

Where does the brick make sense?

  • Living room: TV wall / fireplace

  • Kitchen: the partition between the cabinets and the countertop (protect it with varnish/vapourproofing for brick)

  • Bedroom: Behind the headboard (warms up and makes a “wow”, but without being too flashy).

  • Fragment in the hallway: it creates an atmosphere right from the threshold.

Colors of the other walls

To create a bright and cozy interior, but one that doesn’t look “too cute,” choose paint in broken white, oatmeal beige or sage green for the remaining walls.

If you dream of the atmosphere of a forest cottage, paint the walls with linen-colored paint. In addition, you can accent one wall with a more distinctive color, such as olive.

On the other hand, if you have a Provence-style home, go for cream-colored paint. You can also add accents in lavender or dove gray.

What wall colors to avoid with brick: neon colors (yellow, lime), “cold” mint and cool blues on large surfaces – they bite with the warmth of brick.

Furniture that matches the brick in a rustic interior

  • Wood: oak, pine, ash; oil/wax instead of “piano” varnish.

  • Forms: simple, solid, slightly “used” (gentle rubbing is OK, but without exaggeration).

  • Fronts: milled, showcases with rubbed white for kitchen/dining room.

  • Metal: black/patinated handles, cast iron hooks – an accent, not a dominant feature.

  • Countertops: wood or stone (travertine, granite with a warm grain). Laminate with a wood pattern will also pass, as long as it is matte.

Fabrics

  • Choose: linen (curtains, tablecloths), coarse cotton, wool; patterns: check, stripes, small flower, embroidery.

  • Avoid: polyester glossy curtains, glamour velvets, “club-like” prints.

Accessories and ornaments that make a difference

A rustic home does not need hundreds of trinkets. Better a few items with history than shelves of plastic.

Make a small scene: a stoneware jug, next to it a thick pickle jar, and in it olive branches or dried ears. Place a wicker basket on the dresser to hold cables, blankets and all of life’s clutter.

Above the table, hang a lamp with a fabric lampshade – the light from it is soft, warm, and immediately becomes calmer.

Brass and copper in small doses (frame, candleholder) will look interesting here, but do not turn the living room into a palace. Ceramics can be slightly uneven, in creams, faded greens and blues – as if someone had really improved it, not 3D printed it.

And remember: one decent accent (a large squash, a beautiful serving board) will do a better job than ten trinkets from the market.

Plants for a “country house”

  • Herbs: basil, rosemary, thyme (on the windowsill/kitchen counter).

  • Pelargoniums, ferns, olive in a pot, lavender in a clay.

  • Dried: cereal ears, gypsophila, flax – in stoneware or wicker.

Examples of ready-made arrangements

Salon

  • Walls: soft beige or écru, on one wall warm-colored brick (sand grout).

  • Floor: oak plank, matte oil.

  • Sofa: linen/beige, cushions: sage + check.

  • Table: solid wood.

  • Lighting: lamp with fabric lampshade, 2700 K bulbs.

  • Extras: ridge, wicker basket for blankets, ceramic pots.

Kitchen

  • Between cabinets: brick protected with impregnated matte.

  • Fronts: cream with milling, black patinated handles.

  • Tabletop: oak/composite in oak.

  • Textiles: linen runner + striped cloths.

  • Plants: a box of herbs.

  • Lighting: slats 3000 K, milk shade over the table.

Bedroom

  • The headboard: a strip of brick (1.5-2 m wide), the rest of the walls in cream color.

  • Bed: oiled wood.

  • Bedspread: wool, cushions lavender accents.

  • Cabinets: whitewashed fronts, ceramic knobs.

  • Light: sconces with linen lampshade, 2700 K.

Hallway

  • A fragment of brick on the wall + the rest in dove gray or beige.

  • Hanger: slat with cast iron hooks, bench with wicker baskets.

  • Mirror: wooden frame, honey stain.

Quick and easy changes that bring a country feel to your home

  • Linen curtains instead of polyester.

  • Wicker basket for blankets and wood.

  • Ceramic jars/jars from the market.

  • 2700 K bulbs and fabric lampshades.

  • Wooden serving board + green herbs on the countertop (the kitchen momentarily looks better).

Typical mistakes that kill the climate

  • Too much brick in a small room – eats light. Opt for one wall or a strip.

  • Cool color palette next to warm brick – it bites.

  • Glossy or chrome accessories and furniture – more suitable for glamour style.

  • One, sharp source of light – better to do layers: ceiling + wall sconces + table lamp.

Rustic-style brick – FAQ

What shade of brick to choose for rustic interiors?

Warm red/white, with irregular texture, sand grout 8-12 mm.

Is brick for the kitchen a good idea?

Yes, but waterproofing + easily washable grout are key. Protect splash-prone areas decently.

What kind of paint for walls next to rustic style brick?

Matte/satin matte in warm tones (beiges, creams, sages). Avoid harsh cool blues.