There is a specific feeling to a modern rustic cottage living room that is hard to pin down. It feels established but not old-fashioned. It feels curated but not “decorated.” The secret isn’t spending a fortune on antiques or filling a cart with trendy decor. The secret is the mix. Creating a space that feels collected and soulful comes down to balancing investment pieces—those timeless anchors that hold the room together—with raw, rustic textures that add warmth and history. This isn’t Grandma’s cluttered cottage. It’s a cleaner, more sophisticated take that borrows heavily from the principles of Rustic Modern Revival, but adds a cozier, more traditional layer. In this guide,…