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Creating a Rustic Escape In Your Home
When it comes to creating a rustic getaway in your own
home, it doesn’t have to be a stressful undertaking. Before you
begin your project, picture in your mind the perfectrustic country
décor setting. Maybe you remember some lodge décor
or cabin décor that you fell in love with on a wilderness
getaway in the past. Perhaps a piece of that rustic cabin décor
from the home on the lake is coming to mind.
What do all these images have in common?
All rustic décor has a lot of wood. Most pieces
of furniture and accents are made of wood to give it that log home
decor feel. If you want a real old rustic western décor feel,
you may want to look forlog furniture , or other pieces that look like
they could have been made by those living off the land in the Old West.
Another benefit of wooden furnishings and accents is that they
don’t reflect light, so they will not pick up glares in the room,
adding to the softly lit and warm atmosphere.
Another common material in rustic home décor is
iron. Not only is it sturdy, but many wrought iron pieces are created
with various designs to compliment your theme, such as silhouettes of
animals and trees. Striking wrought iron pieces are part of any
designer’s rustic interior décor arsenal.
The furniture pieces you want to call home are the first
items you should purchase for your rustic room masterpiece. Once you
have these pieces in place, you can accent the rest of the area with
complementary themed pieces.
When searching for those pieces, remember your theme. A
lamp may jump out at you as being attractive, but does it really fit
the look you are going for? One good rule of thumb in lighting is to
avoid anything that has chrome, mirrors or glass. Remember, you are
looking for a lodge or cabin feel in this space and you don’t
want too bright of lighting. Look for something that gives off a soft
glow.
If you’ve ever skimmed through any rustic
décor catalogs you know the options are endless for accents and
accessories to complete your new rustic space.
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