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5 Hot Rustic Design Principles

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

You gotta enjoy this rustic look offered by Canadel. The warmth of the wood throughout the room perfectly framed the scenery right outside.

 

Rustic design is usually described as raw, bordering coarse, yet beautiful. It presents its beauty through its natural materials like stone, metals, and wood. Learn to use these materials to create a simple but charming habitat.

The philosophy behind this style is quite simple which is to set up an organic aesthetic that will flood your house with warmth and coziness.

 

Rustic Design in a Nutshell

The rustic color palettes often come from natural materials and sources including –

  • Pewter and metals with rich patina (e.g. rusted metals or iron)
  • Suede or leather
  • Hemp, cotton, wool, linen and animal hides
  • Rocks, concrete and stone
  • Garden and other outdoor elements.

 

Organic Textures

Wood will always be a leading element in all rustic homes, with reclaimed wood as the ideal choice as this can offer a more natural and earthy look. The wider the floor planks, the more complementing this become to the wooden beams that serve as ceiling support.

Alder, pine, cherry and hickory are wonderful options that will show a rustic feel.

Now let’s not forget about metals. These can be incorporated into your home in many different ways. Copper pots and pans, for instance, that are hung in the kitchen will cast the needed textures in that room.

Handcrafted pieces also match this beautiful style. And don’t be confined to the usual colors of cream, browns and beiges. Rustic design can also include shades of red, green, and blue for as long as the hues balance all the other elements.

If you want to further capture the basic and distressed look in rustic homes, just leave the bigger surfaces such as floors walls, and the furnishings raw and devoid of paint.

 

Interesting Patterns

Since a lot of objects and surfaces are basic, you can add interest to your design by adding patterns. Buffalo checks, Ikat, patchwork, and calico are all traditional patterns used in rustic interiors. You can have these patterns on your pillowcases or area rugs. These will look even more interesting as they are surrounded by weathered elements.

Get your hands, too, on patchwork quilts or handmade stuff. Use different patterns with vibrant colors. Hang the quilts on a bare wall and you will soon realize that that wall could easily become the focal wall.

Rustic furniture pieces can also be made from reclaimed wood to reinforce the rustic appeal. And compared to traditional or contemporary pieces, rustic style does not have predictable patterns or even lines. At times, tree trunks can even be made as bed frames or dining tables. The coarseness of these materials adds to the raw yet stunning look of rustic design.

 

Cozy Textiles

Rustic homes often show the sturdiest fabrics which, yet again, evoke natural aesthetics. Various textiles are even placed side-by-side leading to a complex yet still stylish room.

Rustic style is supposed to appear effortless so when you use textiles, be sure to make it look cozy in the space where they are used. A faux animal rug isn’t just a rug but something that will draw the eyes towards the floor so be sure to choose wisely.

Some of the usual textile prints used are Navajo and African.

 

A Warm Fireplace

Just like camping isn’t considered complete without the campfire, so it is with a rustic home; minus an inviting fireplace, the home might not be perceived as rustic as the element is the chunky visual that will anchor the design itself.

 

White Walls

Yes, these are a great option, too. If you haven’t installed paneled walls, then your next best option are white walls. These will serve as a blank canvas for your other rustic elements.

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The Rustic Fall Look for 2018

Tuesday, September 25th, 2018

 

The Canadel Dining Room Wooden Seat Bench BEN8903-18 has the perfect vibe for fall.

It’s Fall. You definitely should have traded the summer decorative items for fall stuff by now. There are now hard rules when it comes to fall décor and you simply have to follow the cues that go with the season. Just look all around you – the leaves are turning orange and red, the browns are becoming more intense, and the air is filled with anticipation.

It is said that the best time to hang and set up your fall décor is late August up until October. Of course, you would not want to confuse the look with the upcoming Christmas vibe. This season, as you know, offers a different spectrum of color palette.

One of the best styles that you can have this fall is a rustic look. It is timeless yet, at the same time, parallel to the looks that fall evokes. Rustic design is basic, even raw, but it is always strikingly lovely.

If you’re embracing this look for fall, then you have to understand the philosophy behind it. It is organic and is supposed to invoke warm and comfortable feelings. Here are some of the basic design elements that you can work with –

Rustic Textures

Wood is the leading element in any rustic habitat. Even reclaimed wood is a good choice for your walls, flooring and furniture materials.

Wood effortlessly provides the natural look that is needed in rustic design. The wood beams also typically support the ceilings and these are often made of alder, pine, cherry or hickory. There are many other choices of woods to choose from.

The second most-used element in rustic design is metal. Metals, especially wrought-iron, can be seen on elements such as pots, pans, even the staircase posts.

The right accessories need to complement the look that you’re trying to set up. For instance, having metal doorknobs means you need to pair them with wood and distressed bathroom accessories so the rustic vibe is achieved.

Apart from wood and metals, there is a third element that is also typically seen in rustic interiors and these are stones. Stone is used in balancing the other elements.

Rustic Color Palette

You will need a natural color palette to make the design work. So, think of oranges, browns, beiges, taupes, and cream. This base color is also often joined by shades of red, green, and blue. What’s important is that you tie up all these colors so that they are able to present an earthy and warm aesthetic.

Don’t be limited by just the basic shades, though. Remember that you can use different shades of the same color in layering. Doing this will add to the depth of your surroundings.

Don’t paint the wider surfaces such as the walls and the floors. The wooden surfaces become even more exciting and rustic if they look natural, raw, and unpainted. If you’re still having difficulty choosing the right colors for your rustic home this fall, then you can never go wrong with white. Plus, you can carry on this palette to the winter season.

Capel Incorporated Floor Coverings Ikat Rug 3261RS Flame

Rustic Patterns

Because rustic style is refined unrefined, you need to create interest by adding patterns. Buffalo check, calico, Ikat, and patchworks are all traditionally rustic. These patterns can be used on the floor rugs, the pillow cases, and other accessories.

Enhance your home further by adding quilt or by hanging an interesting carpet on one wall.

Rustic Furniture

Find furniture pieces that are traditional looking and have a comfortable and authentic feel. The materials must be raw wood or, at the very least, handmade. Each piece must evoke minimalism. Cap the look by accessorizing with twigs, branches, driftwood, and acorns.

 

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Rustically Impromptu

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

Featured piece is the Hooker Furniture Dining Room Crafted Counter Stool.

A lot of homeowners love the comfortable and worn-in look that rustic interiors offer. This is understandable as it is the epitome of the beauty amidst wear and tear. It is the effortless charm that comes with a lot of history.

Getting this effortless look is not always easy, though. There are ways to make it doable. Creating the rustic look may prove to be an arduous process but it is one that’s worth every hour that you spend setting up the look.

Whether you are setting up a farmhouse with a lovely porch or a simple log cabin, or you might even be thinking of a timber lodge, it will always be the details that will truly define whether your home is rustic or not.

But what are the four basic style of this interior design?

The Quintessential Cabin

The cabin comes with a dark-stained outer wall and a fieldstone chimney. These materials are found, traditionally, from surrounding lands and some even come from the surplus pieces that litter industrial spaces.

It is typical to find firewood door as well as a breezeway roof. You can recreate this look by using new materials yet setting up a traditional look. Notched logs were originally stacked to create beautiful log homes. You don’t have to shape and chink the wood gaps anymore.

The Romantic Cottage

Just like any home style, there are also different variations of the cottage. The small ones are often viewed to be the most romantic. To recreate this look in your home, have some worn cedar shakes with siding made of white clapboard.

Be sure to incorporate a lot of natural light indoors. Your rooms must be bright and airy. Another classic characteristic of the cottage is its painted wood. This is seen almost everywhere from the ceilings, floors, the walls, even on the furnishings. It is also typical to see all-white interiors, especially in beach cottages.

The Rural Farmhouse

More than any of the styles featured as a rustic style, this is the type that is most deeply linked to lands. Its most common elements include huge porches, pitched rooflines, and basic siding. This is a home that is built without fuss or luxury because it was traditionally built using materials that are readily available such as fieldstones, rough-hewn beams, and wide planks for the flooring.

The Industrial Lodge

This style is massive compared to the others because it comes with big timber trusses, oversized fireplaces, high ceilings, and equally massive chimneys. More often than not, the roofing is made of slate shingle or thick cedar.

Having a lodge is all about having a good view so the windows need to be huge. The exteriors are built with different materials such as timber posts, vertical boards, board and batten, to name a few. The trim around the windows and doors are also significant because they are wide and noticeable.

Walking into a lodge almost always means walking into a living room with the fireplace situated in the middle. Thick pillars and timbers are also seen as the basic framework of the home.

The Homely Rustic Style in a Nutshell

  • Barn door
  • Dried flowers (seen almost everywhere)
  • Copper and cast iron pots and pans hanging in the kitchen
  • Tree stump as a side or coffee table
  • Sepia-toned pictures that are framed and displayed on the walls
  • Iron chandelier
  • Sheepskin as a couch or bench cover
  • Quilted items
  • Paneled walls
  • Deer or moose heads as trophies
  • Beamed ceilings
  • Neutral palette
  • Chunky wooden pieces
  • White and other neutral hues
  • Solid fabrics

 

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Rustically Romantic: Concepts in Creating the Perfect Couple’s Habitat

Tuesday, June 20th, 2017

Rachael Ray Home by Legacy Classic Furniture Bedroom Panel Headboard, Queen 5_0, KD 6040-4105

Decorating a couple’s first home entails a lot of things. First, you must consider the level of romance that must be brought forth. It also involves fusing their color preferences, furniture options as well as their decorating styles. The romantic getaway, after all, is a home for two individuals who are different in so many ways.

So, how do you create a romantic home that caters to both the partners?

Effective Use of Space                                                                                      

If you’re designing for a couple – especially newlyweds – always include their preferences and their needs. It is your duty to set up a more accommodating habitat that will utilize the available floor space to its optimum level.

You can begin by converting a second bedroom to the couple’s home office especially when one of the partners operates a business that’s home-based.

If you are met with an open space layout such as an apartment or a studio type space, then you can customize the floor plan that best suits the couple. Just add visual demarcations along the spaces where the living room is supposed to separate from the dining area or the dining room from the kitchen.

For couples whose priority is to entertain people with lavish dinners or parties, then you have to be more careful with your visual definition. Tuck a huge area rug beneath the dining set, this way, you already marked the dining spot.

You can then proceed to position the sofa allowing it to face the architectural focal point in the space. This can be that crackling fireplace or a pair of Greek columns.

Style and Colors: Giving and Taking

Just like in a relationship, you need to give and take. In terms of design, you need to combine the distinct styles of the couple. When he loves contemporary and the lady loves things that belong to a cottage, then you got a bit of a thing to think about here.

Use a neutral palette, to begin with, then agree on a color scheme that will have the gray (from contemporary) mixed with yellows (from cottage). Add black to create a pleasing palette that will infuse the individuality of the couple. The more rustic you go when it comes to colors, the safer you will be.

Remember to tastefully mix the decorating styles so that you increase the visual interest in their home.

Remember the Walls and Windows

You can also avoid conflicts when you apply a neutral wall. This is the ideal background for a couple’s home. The light walls can keep even the smallest spaces looking airy and bright.

Add an accent wall so that the space becomes less boring. Have simple window treatments installed so that both the function and aesthetic requirements are met.

Bromley Arm Chair by from the Campton Grove Collection.

Furnishings and Accessories

Pick furnishings that are able to conform to the individuality of each partner. A brown leather sofa is the safest piece to invest in. An ottoman is also ideal for the tall husband who enjoys propping up his feet when he’s watching his favorite game on TV.

The petite wife can have the cozy sofa.

Black leather is also a safe choice. It blends pretty well in any environment or theme, hence, it will also look great in a rustic setting. The key here is to set up a space that’s filled with heirloom replicas and their corresponding accents.

Be sure to keep your accents to a bare minimum, though. This is so the place won’t look cluttered. The best accent is to use some black and white wedding photos that have been beautifully framed. These should create more interesting walls.

Bring in some potted greens or succulents to finish your couple’s rustic, romantic getaway.

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Country Style: Featuring the Cowgirl in You

Wednesday, May 10th, 2017

Hooker Furniture Living Room Watson Stationary Settee is screaming country style at every angle. 

Don’t lament if you live in the city and you still want to achieve a country style home.  The relaxing allure of a suburban home is pretty hard to resist so it’s time to find out how you can feel calmer in a homier, rustic home.

Here are some winning tips that can help you set up an interesting country style interior –

Choose a Country Palette

Forget about bold colors for once in your life. Look forward to designing with a neutral backdrop. This means you have to learn to work with creams and whites. Add interest in a room with accessories that effectively contrast each other.

Use soft shades such as mint, sage or powder blue. Hints of butter yellow or deep red can provide a subtle yet interesting pop.

It is also important to look for patterns that will make the room more interesting – use checks, spots stripes or florals. To make these work as a cohesive whole, define the main colors and use these on the busier pieces. You can then repeat these same colors but in a different shade elsewhere in the room. For instance, you can use blue and white curtains with interesting stripes.

Decorate the Country Style Kitchen

Probably the most popular country style room is the kitchen. If you want to achieve a rural feel, then begin with the colors of your cabinets. The thumb rule is to use Shaker style cabinet doors. The central tables are workspaces and could also be the gathering place, no less than the busiest part of the room.

Making effective use of open shelving is the way to go. This means that you won’t have to worry too much about cleaning stacked plates and crockeries.

Use earth-toned tiles in this room. A black-and-white duo will also complete the look in your rustic kitchen.

Goodnight Sweetheart Nightstand from the FFDM Humphrey Bogart Collection.

Country Flowers and Light

What could be more country style than to bring in some beautiful flowers? These can add visual interest as well as a different kind of freshness inside your home. Even some greeneries could also be used to create a softer and more relaxing mood. Imagine reading a good novel as you relax in your reading nook, seated beside the end table with a vase of fresh flowers – what a peaceful mood that would create.

It is safe to deviate from the structured arrangements for flowers. A relaxed style is more country style than having flowers super arranged.

Use pendant lighting that looks slightly vintage. Industrial pieces are also welcome. The more exposed the globes and enamel covers are, the better.

Timber Is Your New Best Friend

Have you inherited timber pieces in your home? Then you’re blessed. These will serve as great convo pieces.

Timber is the chief framework for many country style homes. Think of timber trusses, a timber gazebo, timber columns, timber ceilings, timber fireplace, wide timber windows, timber-frame kitchen cabinetry, timber loft, timber stairs, and just about every architectural part of a home.

Timber flooring is also a fabulous way to declare to the world that your style is rural country. Use some area rugs with floral patterns or sisal.

Top with Rustic Décor

Having a few well-placed pieces can set the mood in your rustic home. Use old glassware, vintage plates, bottles, or vases. Interesting silverware will also offer a handed-down look that will surely complement the country style that you’re trying to achieve.

Cap the country style with some handmade items (e.g. cross-stitched artwork, hand-knitted tablecloth, throws and cushions). Placing a throw is an awesome way to transform any lounge. The more rustic-looking, the better.

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Into the Woods: Rustic Theme Defined

Saturday, November 26th, 2016

Vintage Classics by FFDM

Vintage Classics by FFDM

When deciding on a getaway, you would want to find a place that’s relaxing complete with breathtaking scenery. One would think of Lake Tahoe and other such locations. Apart from the location, it is also important to find a dwelling that’s tranquil. More often than not, log cabins and cottages use the rustic theme.

Rustic Characteristics

Rustic interior design offers an eclectic look that highlights the timeworn beauty of nature. When you choose this theme, be ready to embrace distressed items, handcrafted stuff, and natural materials such as wicker and wood.

The rustic furniture family makes use of wood, stone, rattan, bamboo, nubby cotton, sisal, paper, clay and glass. Metals are also widely used because of their warm hues. This is why you would find a lot of copper and bronze elements in homes that are designed to be rustic.

The structural features of rustic homes include exposed wooden beams, an exposed column here and there, stone or hardwood flooring. Should these elements go missing in our home, then you can always install faux columns or beams.

Other rustic style basics include suede, leather, metals with patina, bark, twigs, wrought-iron, hemp, animal hides, concrete and natural garden elements.

Rustic Is Warm and Cozy

Rustic interior design is chiefly comfortable. Homeowners who are trying to achieve the rustic look should have a natural eye for warmth and elements that could provide comfort. This can be easily done by incorporating hardwood elements from wall features, visible ceiling rafters, heavy wooden cabinets, and stone countertops. Unadorned hardwood flooring is the perfect base to all the above elements.

Hooker Furniture Living Room Blakeley Ottoman's leather upholstery makes it the perfect piece for your rustic home.

Hooker Furniture Living Room Blakeley Ottoman’s leather upholstery makes it the perfect piece for your rustic home.

Country Hues

Since you are focused in keeping the warm and natural colors of the rustic theme, then you also have to consider repainting. This is especially true when your current home paint does not coincide with your new theme.

Rustic means you have to include a lot of browns, grays, tans and greens. For a more customized look, you can use patterned fabrics. This same effect can be achieved in the kitchen and the bathroom. You can also have a customized tile installation where colors are mixed and matched. Use bright, bold tones and blend them with lighter tones.

Many decades ago, the home’s comfort depended solely on the way windows were installed and how the walls were lined. Sometimes, the way the fireplace was positioned also makes a difference. These days, there are advanced varieties of these and have become major principles in rustic design.

Heating and cooling systems now make sure that the weather outside won’t leave the homeowners cold or roasted.

Rustic country design also makes use of natural fabrics like linen and cotton in manufacturing curtain and cushions. Fabrics must also come with basic patterns and hues and most have been handmade.

Here are two styles that fall under the rustic category. There are many more to choose from but it would be wise to differentiate these two basics and to see which one will look great in your home –

The Southwestern Style

This is the Native American, Mexican and Spanish influences fused to offer you that laidback style. Typical rooms here have rough surfaces, earthy colors, wrought-iron furniture, bold textiles and painted stoneware. Terra cotta is also fairly common.

Southwestern colors include greens, desert hues, clay red and yellows, oranges, as well as turquoise. Suede and leather are common in ottomans, chairs and sofas. Distressed knotty pine pieces are also useful in this kind of rustic design.

Country Style

This other style commonly features vintage textiles and more subdued colors. It also makes use of simpler furniture and accessories that are very down-to-earth. It has a more worn-out look compared to the Southwestern style.

Cottage chic is also often referred to as Country style.

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Down to Earth: How to Use Rustic Colors Effectively in Your Home

Saturday, November 12th, 2016

Hooker Furniture Living Room Sanctuary Box on Stand: Rustic doesn't always have to be "all brown". The distressed look, here shown, is an exceptional way to achieve the rustic look.

Hooker Furniture Living Room Sanctuary Box on Stand: Rustic doesn’t always have to be “all brown”. The distressed look, here shown, is an exceptional way to achieve the rustic look.

It is, indeed, a capricious process to create a rustic tone. If you’re able to achieve it, though, you will see that the payoffs are huge. There has to be a balance of materials and features whether you are setting up a home that’s a modest log cabin, a timber lodge or a farmhouse.

Basic Styles of Rustic Structures

Did you know that there are basic classes for every rustic structure? The terms such as cottage, cabin, farmhouse or lodge all refer to rustic beauty but do not mean the exact same thing. Let’s begin defining one after the other –

A cottage has many variations just like any other home style. Every style evokes a different image. For some, it is a small, romantic place while the beach cottages all belong on a different plane. One thing’s common with all these cottages, though, and that is airy interiors.

The cabin, on the other hand, has dark-stained logs for exteriors. There is also the fieldstone chimney which is a typical addition. Just like many homes in the past, a cabin is always built using materials that are found from nature. These are then utilized to make functional pieces. Just picture the rusted firewood as well as the breezeway roofs.

Houses that have been around a long time were usually modified through the years. Modifications were often done over a period of years through the addition of other structures on the asset. A connecting breezeway is quite common.

The farmhouse is a popular structure in many rural landscapes. This is the representative of all the hard work that happens in far-flung places. No matter how basic, such a structure promises comfort and safety – the two things that are common in many rustic structures.

Common architectural elements include big porches, pitched rooflines, and those simple yet pretty sidings.

Farmhouses are built minus lavishness or waste. They were historically constructed with the use of materials that are rough-hewn and hand sawn.

The lodge makes use of big timber trusses, oversized fireplaces, high ceilings and chimneys. Take note of the roofing, too, as it was always made of thick cedar or the slated shingles. Bring your imagination to Lake Tahoe and you’d know what a lodge is supposed to look like.

Having a lodge means maximizing the views. This only means that the windows must be massive. The exteriors as well as the outdoor fireplace use a blend of materials such as timber posts, vertical boards, board and batten.

Now that you have these basic descriptions for rustic homes, can you now confidently tell that your home is rustic in style? The key is to have that open floor plan, wood furniture and beautiful, exposed architectural elements.

The Modern Rustic Home

Do you ever wonder how different a rustic home is from one that is modern rustic? One of the most noticeable features of a modern rustic home is the raw wood as well as the stone features. Preserve the look that’s common in rustic style which is the exposed beams, stone fireplace, and the use of furnishings made of reclaimed or sustainable wood.

Rustic also means natural so be ready to embrace rugs, linens and upholstery that show a natural aspect. Find the simplest fabrics minus the nauseating prints and patterns. Think of linen pillows, sisal, jute, and hides for a more natural look.

Modern rustic homes also have a good view of the picturesque outdoors so make sure that big windows are present. The modern rustic home is also almost always full of light and is spacious.

Lastly, bring in the wooden furniture to cap the look.

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Remembrance of Things Past: Features of Old World Design

Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

FFDM Ancestry Collection

FFDM Ancestry Collection

Have you ever wondered what makes Old World design unique? This exceptional design has its roots in the French countryside as well as 18th century England. Old World also represents Spanish, Mediterranean, Tuscan, Italian Villa, and French Chateau. It is a design that is known for its inviting interiors and warmth. Here are other characteristics that make Old World design one-of-a-kind –

Warmth

Old World is also tantamount to having bronze accents, posh drapes, crystal chandelier, candelabra, ivory shades, wall sconces, and detailed millwork. Its color schemes come in neutral tones with rich, warm woods. Coffered ceilings and dark wood tones are common in offices.

Symmetry

Another important element of Old World design is symmetry. The furnishings must be balanced in order to create a room that induces conversation. Common accents include lots of throws, plump pillows and beautiful silk flowers.

Colors

Pick colors that are warm, rich and deep in tone. Get inspiration from nature and your immediate surroundings. Whether you’d get your creativeness from the green grass or deep golds and oranges of the fall season, it’s really up to you.

Other colors that are also often used in Old World design are cream, burgundy, woods with dark stain, navy, forest green, ocher, or sanded, aged surfaces.

Materials

Natural materials are a huge thing in Old World design. You may use stone, natural woods and metal works. Use heavy wooden cabinets, wrought-iron pieces and stone floors. Curtain rods are also welcome. Be sure to include materials with rich colors such as iron, copper and wrought-iron. Limestone and granite are also wonderful options.

Fabrics and Textures

If you want to depict Old World design in your home, make sure that you invest in the following –

  • Brocades
  • Leather
  • Beaded trim
  • Tassels
  • Damasks
  • Floral patterns
  • Stripes
  • Silk
  • Velvet and
  • Tapestry patterns.

Accents

The best accents for Old World design are terra cotta, wrought-iron, pottery, damask draperies and distressed finishes. Make sure to fill your home with accent pieces which represent who you are.

Architectural Detail

If you are about to gut a room that you would want to remodel, then it would be wise to build from the ground up.  Include as many Old World architectural details as possible. You have to learn to love arched doors and windows, exposed wooden beams, and heavy furniture.

Hooker Furniture Bedroom Auberose King Panel Bed

Hooker Furniture Bedroom Auberose King Panel Bed

Furniture

Old World furniture is free from built-in designs. This means that every piece under this design is freestanding. A kitchen island, for instance, may just be a simple butcher block or it may be a wooden piece with a marble or granite top.

Find slightly rustic or heavy furniture pieces. The chairs and couches must come with wooden frames as well as traditional cushions. The fabric and textures must be rich enough so that your guests will immediately know that it’s Old World.

Still on Old World kitchen, make sure that the cabinetry is free from complex designs. Use arches and hearth styles but say no to other ornate pieces. The cabinets in Old World kitchens often come with unique hinges as well as oversized doors. Corner edges and molding are often rounded on the edge. Large kitchen islands are the best pieces for to stain or paint. This is a good way to distinguish them from the kitchen cabinets.

Other Elements

Other ways to use Old World design is to make the room feel and look like travelers’ haven. Add woven shades, wicker furniture, bamboo pieces, and storage trunks.

It’s time to commit to this design. There is no use in being half-hearted about it. It is a wonderful style that you can be proud of since it shows the most interesting colors and textures. If these define who are you are, then Old World design it must be for your home.

 

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Rustic Is In This Fall: Why Time-Worn Style Is Fashionable Again

Friday, September 30th, 2016

FFDM Vintage Classics

FFDM Vintage Classics

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.

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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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Going Tropical with Wicker and Rattan

Sunday, August 7th, 2016

Hooker Furniture Bedroom Windward King Raffia Bed

Hooker Furniture Bedroom Windward King Raffia Bed

Wicker is often viewed as a material but, in essence, it is a term that is often used to describe a category of man-made or natural materials that are woven. This can be rattan, cane, willow, rush, reed, resins, grasses, splints and vinyl.

Wicker can also be the term used to describe the weaving process itself. Wickerwork is known as an ancient technique that is applied using natural materials. These materials are often made wet so that they can be subjected to the weaving procedure.

Apart from natural materials like rattan, wicker can also be created using synthetic materials like resin or vinyl.

Wicker Furniture Benefits

You might be deliberating on what makes wicker furniture the best solution for your home. First, choosing wicker furnishings means owning a lightweight design element; while you can move it around easily, it is sturdy enough to accommodate people of different shapes and sizes.

Wicker is also durable especially the pieces that are made from rattan. Reed and bamboo furniture pieces are strong, too. Wicker with metal frames is even sturdier and is comparable with those made synthetically like resin.

Wicker is also famous for being flexible. It can come in various colors such as black, brown, tan, white, even olive green. Homeowners have the leeway to add colorful cushions to make the wicker chairs more stylish.

 Fine Furniture Design Living Room Cottage Wicker Arm Chair 3222-03-1053

Fine Furniture Design Living Room Cottage Wicker Arm Chair 3222-03-1053

Different Wicker Options

The first kind that you might want to look into is cane. This is made from rattan’s peeled bark. The strips of bark or the skin are cut into uniform strips. What is achieved is an end product that can be used as a sturdy material for the backs and seats of chairs. Cane can also be used for the legs of tables and chairs.

Another type of wicker is rattan. This is a common material that is used in manufacturing stylish wicker pieces. Rattan comes from the climbing palm named Calamus. This grows at about 36 inches each day which makes it a fast-growing furniture resource. Apart from the skin eventually processed as cane, rattan is then cut to different sizes of reeds. These can be used for wickerwork because of its durability, strength and resilience.

The third type is called reed. This is actually the pithy interior of a rattan. It can be processed to different sizes and shapes like wedge, flat or round.

Another type is what’s known as willow. This is a natural U.S. and Europe material that is commonly used in weaving. It can be harvested from willow shrubs and trees. They are blonde and have small knots right where the offshoots have been removed during processing.

Add to this list the ever-famous bamboo. This comes from the grass family which features an outer bark that may be less weather resistant so you just have to use it inside your home. Bamboo is the best material for homeowners who want the classic look of wicker without having to spend too much.

Traditional wicker coming from natural materials is the best pieces to use as indoor furniture. They are your best choice for living room, bedroom, and dining room pieces. They can also be used outside your home but just make sure that you fortify them against moisture and the glaring heat of the sun.

Synthetic wicker has recently emerged because of the growing demand for sturdy yet inexpensive wicker furniture. Vinyl and resin are made from plastic yet they can also be cut into different sizes and shapes just like the natural materials. There is no better wicker furniture for the outdoors than this last kind of wicker material.

So, have you made your choice?

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