How to Use rustic in a Sentence

rustic

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
• 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
• So try your best to keep even the more rustic edges of your yard mowed and maintained.
  — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026
• 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
• 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
• The chicken coop just outside the parterre adds a rustic note.
  — Myles McDonnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
• 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
• These pizzas are the bomb, with a rustic crust that’s flavorful and crispy.
  — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023