Answer : In laymen's terms, modern rustic decor can be described as a mix of old and new with the emphasis on natural wood for furniture and rugs. Rustic style furniture often features a lack of details as well as materials such as carved logs or beams. Textures come in the form of woven layers, rough fabrics, and irregular finishes. The accents you would find while visiting a lodge are often seen here too with lanterns on shelves, braided throws on living room sofas, handblown glass vases, handcarved tiki statues welcoming guests to the kitchen island - all in natural tones that offset brass pots hanging from kerosene lamps or wrought iron wall sconces.