Rustic wood furnishings
for a modern design
If you are searching for the right rustic wood furnishings for a modern design in your home, there are many different styles to choose from.
These wood furnishings come in a variety of colors and wood grains that help create a rustic look that is both unique and interesting.
Rustic on contemporary
You can use rustic wood furniture in a contemporary decorating scheme, or you can integrate some rustic elements into your design to add natural elements to the environment without being overpowering. There are several different types of rustic furniture that you might consider decorating with, so knowing what styles you like will help you choose the furnishings that are right for you.
Western-style furnishings
The western design style is characterized by the prevalence of rounded edges on most pieces. Western-style furnishings feature heavy, dark woods finished with stains or painted finishes. The natural materials found in western-style furnishings are light in weight, so the rustic look is made even more appealing with the addition of colorful rugs. Western-style furnishings tend to include large, open spaces; however, they can often be used to create small rooms where you want to create an effect similar to a rustic lodge.
The southern European look
The rustic style can also include pieces that have a southern European look to them. These can include chairs and tables made out of pine, cedar, or other lighter-weight woods. You might find pieces that have designs like those found in a country-western bar. This western design can be very simplistic or it can feature elaborate designs that would fit well in more contemporary settings.
Southwest Indian-themed
Another option in decorating with rustic style furnishings is to incorporate elements from both the western and the rustic styles. For instance, you could choose to create a southwest Indian-themed environment with a large live edge wooden table, leather furniture and Native American art. In addition, use southwestern colors for your walls, such as yellows, browns, and reds. Look for prints, and paintings of horses and cattle as well as cactus scenes. These will help bring a rustic feel to your interior decorating.
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Light & heavy furniture
When choosing between the rustic and western styles, you will also want to choose between light and heavy furniture. The rustic style usually prefers light pieces of furniture and woods, while the western style features heavier pieces.
If you are not sure which style you want to go with, you can always start off with just one or two pieces in each type. Once you figure out the type of look you are going for, then you can move to get all the appropriate accessories.
In conclusion
With a little bit of work and thought you can have your very own rustic style furniture right in your own home!
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