Rustic is described as something that lacks sophistication.
Rustic , an adjective that comes from the Latin word rustĭcus , refers to what is linked to the countryside (the land that is outside an urban area and that allows agricultural tasks to be carried out).
For example: "Juana decorated the living room of her house with a rustic style that I found very warm and cozy," "I'm going to take my rustic hat to the camp," "A rustic rug covered the floor of the house."
Rustic concept
By extension, rustic is usually described as something that lacks sophistication or that appeals to natural elements for its development . In this sense, a cabin can be classified as rustic when it is built with wood and does not have luxury facilities. A rustic piece of furniture , on the other hand, is one with simple characteristics.
In recent years, what has been called the rustic style at a decorative level has experienced a notable rise, with which it is possible to shape warm, comfortable, relaxed homes, which encourage rest and which are committed to tradition, without passing overlooking the fact that, in the same way, they also choose to give prominence to what nature is.
Wood is the most used material in the rustic style.
Features of decorative style
Specifically, this look is represented and achieved using the following elements:
– The most important material is wood, which provides that aforementioned warmth and makes the presence of nature evident. Specifically, pine is usually chosen and it is present on the ceilings, walls, floors and even the furniture.
– It is decided to introduce traditional and rustic elements at the same time such as fireplaces or wood stoves.
– The furniture is rough, simple and without ornamentation.
– The colors that have the most prominence in homes that opt for that rustic style are browns and greens.
– Minimalism usually reigns in rustic homes.
– As a general rule, where this style is most palpable is in country houses and rural hotels.
Rustic as a synonym for rough or rough
Rustic is also something or someone rude, brutish or rough . In some countries , the concept is frequently used in the field of football to refer to those players who lack talent and skill and who, in general, appeal to physical strength to stand out.
A central defender who has difficulties handling the ball, is imprecise with his passes and moves somewhat slowly but who, on the other hand, is very tough when marking an opponent, can be described as rustic. This adjective, of course, does not make sense with players who stand out for their skill , their dribbling and their offensive ability.
The term in music
In the context of music , rustic is defined as the most basic and simple style of a genre. In rustic rock , to mention one case, the virtuosity of the musicians is not evident, but their forcefulness can be highlighted.
Within this musical genre, the singer known as El Koala stands out in Spain , who appeared in 2006 with an album titled "Rock rústico de lomo ancho" , which even achieved a gold record. Among his best-known songs is "Opá, yo viazé un corral" .