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Tuesday, January 10th, 2017
Hooker Furniture Accents Chatelet Floor Mirror with Jewelry Armoire Storage
Did you ever ask yourself what distressed furniture is? Simply defined, this is any kind of furniture that has bruises and nicks, or is cracked or crackled. Yet new furniture, these days, can also have a distressed appearance.
Distressed furniture should be made of solid wood and never with plywood or particle board. While there are many pieces in the market nowadays that may not be following this rule, once again, it pays to invest in your furniture.
If you’re looking into having the distressed look in your home, then you’re probably going to fall in love with shabby chic, cottage style or farmhouse.
There are plenty of furniture pieces in the market that were intentionally distressed. Take your pick from these beautiful options. Remember to look for solid furniture so that you will have them for a lifetime (perhaps you can even turn them into an heirloom).
If you have existing furniture that have been kept in the attic or basement for a long, long time, then why not bring them out and learn a few distressing techniques? A new piece could also be stained and sanded down to a distressed look.
Okay, let’s try to make your furniture look older. Of course, the first to dinge up would be those corners because of constant bumping. Begin, therefore, with a hammer and hit these corners and edges. You can also add nicks and gouges to the seat top.
You can also have the claw end of your hammer dragged along the surface of the furniture piece. This would cause scratches and scrapes which are common in old furniture. This is a lot easier to do with softer woods such as pine wood.
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Distressed Furniture: The Painting Technique
Surprisingly, it is fairly simple to do the painting technique in distressing furniture. Your initial step is to find out which piece to work on and what the finished look would be. Using new furniture, you could paint two coats if you want to achieve the look of a distressed piece with some paint color showing underneath. This gives the illusion that the furniture was painted many times in the past.
Consider a brighter color for your base coat so that it will surely show up even as you paint over it. You can also have some bare areas revealing the wood. Do this by painting only with a single coat.
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Remember that the optimal temperature for paint application is at room temperature. This is also the best condition to allow the paint to dry. If it’s too humid or cold, then the paint takes a lot longer to dry.
With your newly-learned techniques, are you ready to create distressed furniture pieces for you and your family?
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Friday, September 30th, 2016
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Rustic interiors offer an eclectic look that zeroes in on nature. Furniture normally consists of stone, wood and reclaimed lumber, however, sisal, rattan, bamboo, paper, wool, glass and clay, even different kinds of metal can also be used to achieve the look. DIY projects, heirlooms, collections, folk arts and vintage-looking pieces will also fit in.
Metal-worked furniture pieces are also great options to use on a rustic concept this fall.
Wooden columns and beams, stone flooring and hardwood pieces are elements that you would want to add in your home. If these are not natural parts of your current home, then know that there are now faux columns and beams that can help you achieve the look.
Rustic Basics
Rustic interiors for this season will help you have a warm and welcoming vibe. Rustic is historic, rough-hewn and an Old World charm that appeals even to people who live on an era of manufactured pieces and technology.
Rustic is not tantamount to being not innovative, though. As your persist with your rustic style, you get to achieve a one-of-a-kind look that are either repurposed or set up in that way.
Weathered Woods Are Rustic
Say no to imitation lumber or machine-polished wooden pieces here. Rustic woods have to be rough around the edges and they’d have to be real lumber. Look for sturdy pieces like hickory, oak, or beech. Leave them to develop natural patina. You can also use matte paint to make them look more pastoral. Scuff and sand the edges, choose a stool or chair with bark-like backs and you’re on the right track.
This Hooker Furniture Dining Room Melange Rafferty II Side Chair offers the distressed look that is perfect for your rustic setting.
Distressed Pieces Are Rustic
Think of denim blue, forest green, blood red, and khaki – these are all hues that look appropriate during the pioneer days. This does not mean that you can simply shun a lighter palette. Remember that a traditional pattern such as plaid, calico or patchwork would work best.
Another way to convey rustic beauty is to make a handmade quilt. Just throw this over a sectional or a bed; you can also hang this on the wall. Needlepoint pillows and embroidered pieces also embody rustic textile tradition.
Always go for warm, heavy metals preferably those that have been worn out. Look for pieces with a hammered finish or even a hint of rust. Say yes to pewter, bronze, copper, or iron for your bedstead, kitchen racks, lighting fixtures, side tables, and outdoor pieces. Veer away from finishes such as stainless steel and chrome.
Go Modern Rustic
This may be like conflicting terms but as a theme, this has been creating a buzz. Homeowners now love the rustic charm and beauty that come with modern amenities.
It’s impossible not to love this style especially if you are a sucker for character. The key to creating a modern rustic environment, though, is when you can embrace an open space layout, modern pieces, and large, industrial structures.
Don’t forget bringing in nature indoors, though, since the most important feature of any modern rustic dwelling is stone and raw wood. This is easy if you already live in an old home. All you have to do then is to preserve the original architectural features, show off the stone walls, and expose the beams, or light the fireplace.
Modern rustic is also about making good use of the fifth wall which is the ceiling. Homes that come with A-frames are very popular. If you don’t have cathedral ceilings, don’t worry, you can still have the look of exposed beams. Ask professional architects to help you install faux beams.
Beyond the architectural details and furnishings, rustic modern homes should also carry over the theme to linens, upholstery and rugs. The simplest accessories can make a huge difference so be sure to shop for the right fall items.
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Thursday, February 18th, 2016
FFDM’s Brentwood Collection offers this sturdy, hardwood table that can sit perfectly inside a rustic kitchen with a space for dining area.
Are you an individual who loves simple things? Would you want this simplistic you to be brought even to your remodelled kitchen? The simplicity of rustic kitchens is the right texture that you should look into. You would probably imagine the look as having rough logs and hand-woven carpets or having wooden planks for floors. It is a style that is unpretentious and organic, one that is naturally warm. It is no wonder that it has become quite popular in the interior design industry these days.
Rustic interiors, especially in the kitchen, works beautifully because it offers a traditional feeling that it difficult to ignore. Rustic kitchens evoke those times when food preparation was simple and families dined happily. In a world where everything is fast-paced and brutal, rustic interiors provide that bold yet simple concept that is now rarely seen.
You will surely love rustic kitchens of you are the type who loves old things. Real wood fascinates you and old shirts feel so much more comfortable for you.
Rustic Kitchen: Starting Your Design Project
Applying rustic design to your kitchen could begin with exposed beams. This is an effective way to architecturally begin your kitchen project. Use the kitchen beams to frame the ceilings and to define those beautiful doorways.
You can also line the walls with rough-hewn beams. ‘Want a cabin charm in your kitchen? Then simply add logs on the walls.
Beautify your rustic kitchen with these Accessories Uttermost Hewson Plant Stands Set2 24313. A little green won’t hurt to instill the kitchen’s natural concept.
Rustic Kitchen Furnishings
A lot of mass-produced pieces weaken the look of a rustic kitchen. So when choosing furnishings, be sure to find those with strong, rough profiles like baskets, bread trough, and trays. To tighten your rustic kitchen’s traditional look, find clean cabinetry and shelving to balance the rest of the space while providing ample storage for your pots and pans.
Achieve the weathered look throughout the kitchen by saying no to shiny stuff and newness. You would like the kitchen surfaces to look aged, distressed, or tarnished in the case of metallic stuff. If you want to add a bit of shimmer, then use copper pots and pans as display items. These will not disrupt the beauty of the striking wood in your kitchen.
Rustic Kitchen Colors and Textures
Now that you know how to effectively use copper and wooden furnishings, it’s time to look into other hues that will beautifully coalesce with the rest of the design. A rustic palette can also use jewel tones as well as subtle pastels.
Stone and soil colors, lime green and magenta are lovely colors that you can add to layer the look of your rustic kitchen. Be one with nature once you decide to have a rustic kitchen. Don’t think that you are limited to brown shades only. There is so much more that you can do to establish the traditional look in the heart of your home.
Lace and silk have no place inside a rustic kitchen. Now when it comes to fabrics, you have to carefully choose those that are durable rather than those that are delicate. Use a lot of wool, linen, cotton or burlap. Ikat prints will also blend well inside a rustic kitchen as would any barn-inspired fabrics.
The Accessories Uttermost Bouchard Crates Set2 19782 can hold fresh produce.
Rustic Kitchen Requirements
You are now dealing with natural overtones so you might feel that, at times, your kitchen is just an extension of the lively outdoors. Screens can blur the usual boundaries between the kitchen interiors and the scenic outdoors.
The rustic kitchen door is generally made from timber or it can simply have a sliding cloth. Kitchen accessories can be displayed on open shelves while benches made from wood idly sit nearby.
Timber ceiling is a must, in fact, it is the perfect choice for your rustic kitchen. Use rustic stools to cement the traditional look of your rustic kitchen.
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