What is Refined Rustic? An upgrade from the recycled-materials look that embodies Industrial-Style, Refined Rustic brings an elegant look with a vintage vibe… a weathered feel with a high-end impact.

Washed Woods:

Gray-washed woods are one of my favorite interior design trends; a trend that is continuing to gain momentum. In this wine cellar project, I selected a weathered oak finish and carried this look through the wine cellar and tasting areas, using the same coloration on the floors, and cement gray paint on the walls and ceiling. A Cambria Quartz countertop with a chipped edge and a customized cabinet houses the various sizes of glasses used for different wines.

An elegant look with a vintage vibe… a weathered feel with a high-end impact!  

I also featured gray-washed island and cabinets in this kitchen remodel. Perfect for transitional-style spaces, using elements of Refined Rustic allows me to maintain a tailored, high-end look without appearing “too polished”. 

See the Before & After pics of this first-floor remodel here:

The Opus Nightstand by Elte and the Latour Lamp by Flow Decor are a match made in Refined Rustic Heaven!

Mixing Metals and Woods:

Mixing smooth woods with strong metal elements can also be easily translated as a Refined Rustic look, like the Davidson Console from Charleston Forge, with its perfect balance of wood and metal.

Live edge tables bring a polished reclaimed component, and when paired with quality metals, will provide a stunning Refined Rustic element to your home’s design. The Live Edge Console Table by Hooker does just that.

If you’d like to explore more of this Refined Rustic style, look no further than our own backyard—We’ve got some truly talented furniture designers and builders right here in Kansas City!

The Unruh Furniture showroom is a fantastic place to start!

Another reason to love Unruh furniture, aside from providing locally crafted, made-to-order furnishings, is that they give back directly to their community. Do you know a single mom who needs a dining room table? Nominate them here and learn more about how Unruh makes a new table for a single mom every month!

Lighting:

The easiest way to incorporate a splash of Refined Rustic into your home’s decor is by updating your lighting! All of the lighting featured below is available through Urban Electric Co., who really have a handle on Refined Rustic. Envisioning how new lighting will look in your home can be hard, so I am sharing a few product photos in action. Keep in mind that you can customize the metals and glass colors!

Pictured above and below is the Bowline from Urban Electric Co.

The Urban Smokebell by Urban Electric Co.:

Here it is in white:

It’s amazing how changing the color of the glass and metals can really affect the entire look of a room. Take the Grayfor by Urban Electric Co for example. Here it is with two different looks:

The Kensington also has a variety of looks depending on the finishes you choose.

See even more of our favorite Refined Rustic lighting options on our Pinterest page. Click here or on the pictures below:

We know that giving your home a new look can be hard—-simply selecting a new light fixture can prove to be a challenge. We are here to help!

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