The idea of Urban Rustic is intriguing to me and it seems to be a concurrent theme throughout many design magazines and websites at the moment. What I love about this trend is that it is quirky yet livable and it is comfortable but not in lieu of style. So many people think that a styled or a home by design is not livable…this is untrue. You can create a beautiful environment and not feel guilty about putting your feet up. Urban Rustic is a perfect example of livable design and here’s why…

It’s full of rich, comfortable, and at times sumptuous texture. The colors are warm, inviting, and you can feel enveloped by the space just like a warm cozy blanket. Yet evidence of an urban lifestyle with clean, crisp, classic, and modern lines are prevalent in an Urban Rustic space.

The touch of rustic comes in the accessories such as the European trophy mount (faux antlers), leather pillows, and faux fur blankets as seen in this room by Anthony Gianacakos that is currently featured in Lonnymag.

Coupled with a current color trend, turquoise (or version thereof), Haus Interior in New York City is another example of a beautiful installation of Urban Rustic with features such as leather and wood stools and cableknit cashmere throws. Clean-lined modern furniture compliments the space for an urban feel. The most obvious example of  this design trend in the Haus Interior installation is the symmetrical display (urban style) of once again the European trophy mounted antlers and the traditional antler mounted deer head (rustic style).

Unique light fixtures that seem right out of the 19^thcentury are simple  jewelry in an Urban Rustic space. Modern elements such as the clean crisp color combination and clean lined sofa are evident elements of urban design as seen in this room by Karen Douglass. How can one miss the obvious feature of the rustic and seemingly one-of-a-kind sofa table also featured in this room? What feels livable (in my opinion) about the space are the comfy wingback chairs and the comfortable texture of the natural fiber rug underfoot.

The concept of Urban Rustic even spills over to trends in entertaining style. This lovely and warm setting for a wedding found in Canadian House & Home combines natural textures with clean crisp design as found in the acrylic chairs. Dinner by candlelight surrounded with simple and minimalist style in a warm rustic environment is the pinnacle of  this design trend.

As we long for simpler times and a warm and comfortable environment yet have a desire for clean and classic style this trend of Urban Rustic will only continue to flourish.