2. One of the most misunderstood words in home decorating is
"rustic". Rustic incorporates touches that help create a feeling of
simplicity, and is a style that is artless or unpretentious, and
has a warmth and sincerity that transcends being categorized or
limited to any particular time period. Rustic furniture brings
elements of nature close to us, and can be created by utilizing
recycled barn wood and standing trees. Craftsmen use special tools
to create functional furniture pieces.
3. Folk art pieces are excellent examples of rustic style, like
the Cigar Store Indian or a child's wooden pull toy. During
Colonial times, homes often contained objects or useful items like
quilts, tin wall sconces or earthenware jugs, which can now be
considered rustic folk art pieces. Some Victorian homes had touches
that today would be termed rustic or countrified.
4. Rustic pieces add warmth and individuality to a room. Rustic
pieces can be used with various home dcor schemes, like
contemporary, country, classic, and art. Rustic decorating adds
charm and uniqueness to any style. Rustic log furniture is one of
the hottest trends in home decorating, and it's not likely to
change any time soon. While pine and cedar are two primary woods
used to manufacture rustic log furniture, other types of wood, such
as teak, may also be used. If left unfinished, rustic furniture
will age to a barn wood-style gray when left outdoors.
5. To preserve the natural color of the wood, you may finish
the furniture with waterproof finish or any outdoor paint color.
Rustic log furniture is the antithesis of most conventional
furniture, which emphasizes knots, diseased patches and even tree
bark.