If you love the outdoors and can’t get enough natural wood and stone in your home, chances are you’re a fan of rustic design. And, if you truly want to embrace this style of decorating, it may be time for a redesign. Starting from the floors up, you can begin your project with DIY travertine tile installation and finish with a complementary paint job.
Travertine tile is ideal for rustic homes, especially when you choose brushed or chiseled finishes in warm colors. It works equally well in a laundry room, kitchen, bathroom, mudroom or anywhere else in your house where a tiled wall, floor, countertop or backsplash would make a fine addition. But what decorative rustic touches would complement travertine tiles? Take a look at these ideas.
Warm, earthy colors
Rustic homes are all about natural materials, so colors that aren’t necessarily found in nature should generally be avoided. For a cheerful, welcoming space, choose accessories, furniture and paint that falls somewhere on the warm spectrum, from brown, to yellow, to red, to orange. A few hints of earthy green or blue can also be used. For the best effect, you may want to choose colors that match your travertine tile.
Natural materials
Whether it’s wood, stone, straw, rattan, bone or wicker, you should pick out decorative items that are made of natural materials if you want an authentic rustic look. Everything from rocking chairs to picture frames can be obtained in these materials, and the best part is that they’ll all blend seamlessly together to create a cohesive design.
Woodland touches
Even if you’re not into the idea of hunting game, it never hurts to add a few woodland touches to a rustic home with travertine tile. No one will be able to tell a fake set of antlers from the real deal, so don’t be afraid to pick up items like this for your rooms. Even some animal figurines or prints on the walls could get the job done.
You might also want to add a few plants into your design scheme. The green tones will pop against the warm shades of your travertine tile, and your family and guests will really feel like they’re surrounded by nature if they have plenty of flora to attract their attention.
Weathered finishes
Finally, to match the chiseled or brushed finish of your travertine floor tiles, you may want to pick up a few decor items that have weathered finishes. You want the overall look to seem a little worn in, so be on the lookout for accessories with slightly faded paint jobs or roughed-up textures.
