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We searched our 18-year archive to find the best examples of rustic design—and the expert advice you need to get the look.
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THE BEST OF
1. Mix masculine andfeminine: Here, a delicate gilded table faces a massive stonehearth, and oversizedhickory chairs top afloral-patterned rug.
2. Don’t beafraid to go big. Stones ofvarying shapesand sizes—someweighing morethan 2 tons—make this 28-foot-tallfireplace appearolder than it really is.
3. Add instant patina.Rough new logs up a bit before installingthem, or try an application of ferroussulfate, which createsa pleasing weatheredgray tone—withoutthe wait.
4. Work withlocal artisans. A dramatic ironrailing like thiscan’t be foundin stores. A talented crafts-man createdeach delicateaspen leaf by hand.
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WE SEARCHED OUR 18-YEAR ARCHIVE TO FINDTHE BEST EXAMPLES OF RUSTIC DESIGN—AND
THE EXPERT ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE LOOK
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5. Warm things up. Adding afireplace or fire pit to a porchlends a cozy vibe and allows
you to enjoy the space well past sundown.
6. Try something new.We’ve seen hide
upholstery on couchesand chairs, but on thewalls? Well, why not?
7. Have some fun! Surprising patterns and bold colors—like
this geometric rug and orangevelour polka-dot chairs—take arustic room in a fresh direction.
8. Sweat the small stuff.It’s the little details that
bring a home to life. Find them at antique
malls, flea markets,even garage sales.
9. Create vantage points. This porch’s simple wraparound
bench offers plenty of space to kick back, relax
and take in the view.
10. Add texture anddepth. Swap out
smooth sheetrock forthe rugged appeal of raw wood and
natural stone.
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When the view isthis spectacular,
keep the furnishings
simple. You can’t go wrong
with a classic Adirondack chair.
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11. Change directions...........Wood
paneling set in a herringbone pattern gives
a rough-and-tumble material a sophisticated edge.
12. Think outside the bath. The addition of art,
antiques and a vintagerug makes this bathroom
feel intimate, inviting and oh so elegant.
13. Add polish. Every rustic spaceneeds a bit of shine. This white
soaking tub and chrome fixturescreate the perfect balance.
14. Fake it. Don’t own alog cabin? Adhere logskins (pictured here) to
conventional framing toget the look.
15. Cozy up with (faux) fur—butdon’t overdo it. A throw pillow here
or blanket there is all you need.
16. Keep it simple. In asmall space like this
bedroom, avoid using toomany different materials
and colors. Here, a paletteof gray, black and cream
lets the red accents pop. !
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