How to Use rustic in a Sentence

rustic

1 of 2 adjective

• The inn has a rustic atmosphere.
• This is great for adding a rustic touch to any space.
  — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
• Its cozy, rustic feel is part of the appeal.
  — Claire Sibonney, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
• The wooden frame gives it a rustic look.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
• Some are chic, while others are laid-back and rustic.
  — Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
• Some are chic, while others are laid-back and rustic.
  — Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
• This hessian sack has a rustic look.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
• The wood doors with rustic hinges and handles matched the stone base to a tee.
  — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
• These pork chops are smoky, rustic, and bold but still make for a refined meal.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
• The foam base is wrapped in a rustic, burlap-type fabric and tied with a straw bow.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
• And rustic little Guerneville is a great town to stroll around.
  — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024
• And rustic little Guerneville is a great town to stroll around.
  — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
• And rustic little Guerneville is a great town to stroll around.
  — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
• Serve the pasta with a crisp green salad and hunks of rustic bread.
  — Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
• On the outside, Scott used rustic leather that was then dyed.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
• The dark wood has been stained and distressed for a rustic finish.
  — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
• The scene is rustic and basic and very, very real.
  — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
• Galvanized planters add a rustic touch to your fall front porch.
  — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
• Sourdough can be swapped out for other rustic bread.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
• Layer your bed and couch with thick quilts to keep you warm and add a rustic fall look to your space.
  — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
• It’s finished with oak veneer, which adds a rustic and warm feel to the piece.
  — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
• Soups can take many forms — smooth or chunky, clear or creamy, rustic or elegant.
  — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
• With a rustic oak wood base and sleek iron railing, this one won’t be an eyesore on your counter.
  — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
• From modern panels to rustic frames, even the window style is up to you.
  — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
• The rustic chandelier in the retail store is made of vines.
  — Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
• Then use the trunk to create a rustic garden border.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
• To dress them up, paint them in colors that match your outdoor space or wrap them in twine for a rustic look.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
• Campsites range from rustic to modern full-hookup and even lodges and cabins.
  — Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
• Galvanized planters add a rustic touch to any outdoor fall decor.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
• But my boyfriend’s family has been whipping up this rustic recipe for decades.
  — Megan Litt, Bon Appétit, 5 Sep. 2023

rustic

2 of 2 noun

• Keep the gravy rustic and serve it as is, or go smooth and blend until creamy.
  — CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
• Think of it as modern farmhouse style’s rustic, but more refined, cousin.
  — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
• Bridging the rustic and the refined is the ever-changing arroz del día.
  — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
• The rustic, log cabin-style main residence.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
• Cozy rustic Certain styles readily lend themselves to small spaces.
  — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
• Ready in just over an hour thanks to the Instant Pot, this rustic, chicken cacciatore dish is a weeknight winner.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
• Style From rustic to contemporary, fireplace tool sets come in a variety of styles to suit all types of aesthetics.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
• The island is home to Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, which has eight cozy, rustic cabins.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
• The result is a first-of-its-kind destination for this college town—rustic yet refined, familiar yet transportive.
  — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
• The inn has accommodations for both smaller groups and larger gatherings, all of which have the same modern rustic meets minimalist style.
  — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
• This front porch setting leans rustic, but accents of pewter, seasonal china, and even tortoiseshell flatware elevate the table.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
• Full of hearty flavors and filling vegetables, this rustic, comforting dinner comes together swiftly thanks to your slow cooker.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
• Expect a rustic, generously sized tenderloin served on a classic bun, the kind of no-nonsense sandwich that feels right at home in a century-old mom-and-pop setting.
  — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
• And don’t struggle between the shrimp and cheddar grits in Louisiana gravy and the rustic smoked 44 Farms brisket hash—just give in and order both.
  — Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
• The hotel's decor is modern rustic, and pays homage to the railroad and the history of the area, which became a central railroad hub at the turn of the 20th century.
  — Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 29 Mar. 2023
• Grant’s natural aesthetic has a beautiful balance of rustic and refinement.
  — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 18 Oct. 2023
• With its abundance of local art and the low-key rustic—yet no doubt pricey—details that adorn its interiors, this sprawling campus provides the ultimate eco-luxe immersion.
  — Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
• Don’t sleep on its heirloom section, either—a collection of rustic, foraged objects that would look just right on a shelf by the door in your unapologetically urban apartment.
  — Air Mail, 10 Jan. 2026
• This cabin kit trades a rustic, quaint look for a luxurious bungalow vibe that can be transformed into a guesthouse, an Airbnb, a cabin, a poolhouse, or even an office.
  — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
• Traditional rustic is often thought of as being rife with earth tones, so change up the formula a bit by adding a bright red, green, or yellow, like in this space by Hattie Sparks.
  — Helena Madden, ELLE Decor, 22 Nov. 2022
• The Dresden picture features three satyrs—grinning rustics, horned and horny, who hope to make out with Diana’s accompanying huntswomen.
  — Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 26 Dec. 2023
• Then comes lunch, a multi-course celebration of Piedmontese cooking—rich, savory, and a little rustic, paired with wines that taste even better when someone else has chosen them for you.
  — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
• This marble top table from Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse has the same rustic, yet modern design with its sleek top and wood base with an antique finish.
  — Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 26 June 2025
• Hudson, an English naturalist at the turn of the last century, interviewed elderly rustics who still belonged as entirely to their landscape as the wildlife.
  — Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
• Caddo Lake, Texas Caddo Lake, Texas, has bald cypress trees, Spanish moss, bayous, ponds and rustic cabins.
  — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
• White Barn Inn, hands-down the ne plus ultra of fine dining in the area, has opened Little Barn in the abutting room—a cozy and refined-but-rustic space rolling out cosseting dishes of buttery skate wing schnitzel.
  — Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
• Winemana 2-Pack Gourd and Berries Vase Decor This set of farmhouse-rustic wood vases are jam-packed with lifelike pumpkins, maple leaves, berries, and greenery.
  — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
• Umbra Cappa Curtain Rod Another key to keep modern rustic from leaning too far into rustic-only territory is brass hardware.
  — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 30 July 2023
• This Black Friday, Magnolia is offering up to 65% off across its collection of rustic-leaning furniture, home decor, lighting, rugs, tabletop, and more.
  — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2025
• This Cyber Monday, Magnolia is offering up to 65% off across its collection of rustic-leaning furniture, home decor, lighting, rugs, tabletop, and more.
  — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025