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An Oxymoron? Not anymore!

Rustic style has exploded in popularity in recent years, and along with this growth has come maturity. Gone are the days of country cute and rickety furnishings. The New Rustic features sleek lines and and classic form with a rustic twist. Here are some helpful hints to get you started:

  • Since rustic furniture is extremely textural, add it in small amounts. An entire roomful may be too much to take in, while a few pieces allow each item to stand out and be a star. Add some bent willow chairs around an old oak table, or include a few pieces in a fireplace grouping.

     

  • Warm up rustic seating pieces with cushions and pillows. These will soften the chairs visually and provide an additional level of comfort. Fabric will also serve as a unifying element to tie in a rustic piece with other items already in the room.

     

  • Traditional formal designs can even be recreated in a rustic style. The unusual and beautiful willow canopy bed shown here, would feel at home in both contemporary and country interiors, thanks to its pleasing Chippendale style lattice work and clean lines. Notice how visually appealing the room is, even without additional color or patterned fabrics. This is the charm of rustic furniture.

     

  • Consider using rustic accent pieces such as tables, mirrors, coat trees, or other accessories in guestrooms and powder rooms. These smaller spaces can be theme-decorated in a rustic style around a few interesting items, without committing yourself to an entire houseful.

     

  • Rustic is great for outdoor spaces as well. Arbors, benches, trellis pieces, and chairs, look terrific surrounded by plants and gardens.

     

  • Porches, country kitchens, casual dining rooms, or covered patios might be just the right spot for a rustic dining table. It's the perfect backdrop for everything from a family meal to a Fourth of July picnic. Or, picture a cozy rustic Christmas dinner table set with a simple basket of evergreens in the center. 

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    Glenna J. Morton 

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    • smurph Jun 27, 2007 @ 6:29 pm | delete
    • joepi May 4, 2007 @ 7:51 pm | delete
      Some good resources listed here. Could use more info. I agree with the direction of rustic towards a more sophisticated look. YeeHaw!!
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