Rustic design is all about taking inspiration in the past, meaning raw forests, farmhouse styles and natural textures. Take ideas from barn fixtures and the countryside; even checking out nation real estate sales and salvage shops could cause some great finds. You are going to be feeling that the log cabin vibe in no time.
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Etsy
Rustic Wood Chalkboard Wine Crate – $55.99
For mid size storage and organization, try wooden crates or wire baskets. Look for pieces which may have carried vegetables or fruit back on the farm.
Resources:
• Etsy includes these boxes and other rustic containers.
• Farmhouse Wares conveys cable baskets and other rustic products.
Wisteria
Wisteria Trestle Table – $2,499
Trestle tables are a traditional farmhouse bit, and in pristine wood they’ve a gorgeous rustic allure.
Resources:
• Wisteria has this table and others.
• Ethan Allen
Factory 20
Belgium Primitive Farmhouse Chairs – $960
Look for mismatched wooden chairs using chippy paint to encircle your table.
Resources:
• Factory20 has these and more.
• Check out local bookstore stores and junk shops. Try to find mismatched chairs in similar dimensions.
Kathy Kuo Home
French Country Grain Sack Burlap Occasional Chair – $1,091
Upholstery in rustic fabrics such as uncooked linen and burlap will include a rustic element to your house, even if the chair is at a more formal form.
Resources:
• Find this and rustic upholstered pieces at Candelabra.
• For only a burlap accent, then try this ottoman from Urban Outfitters.
ABC Carpet & Home
Coyuchi Striped Wool Blankets – $180
Not all rustic components have to be rough. For soft bits, look for simple wool blankets and pillows. The most authentic versions will be in neutrals, blacks and reds, but there are more colorful updated versions as well.
Resources:
• ABC Carpet & Home has these blankets (and a lot more).
• Pendleton is the original source for a wide variety of alternatives.
• Try Swans Island Blankets for an investment piece.
One Sydney Road
Round Acacia Bowls – $6
Use wooden bowls accent pieces, to corral modest items and, yes, even on your own tabletop.
Resources:
• One Sydney Road includes these beauties and other rustic tableware.
• Repurpose rustic tableware from VivaTerra into decor.
L.L. Bean
Rustic Wooden Coffee Table – $369
Rustic pieces will sometimes have barn-style details, such as the X legs with this coffee table.
Resources:
• Find this table in L.L. Bean.
• Pottery Barn includes a dining-size edition.
Reclaimed Lumber Products
It doesn’t get a whole lot more rustic than the usual sliding barn door — use one set of French doors or to close off any open door. It would look great at a loft space or even a spacious modern home (just be certain that the furnishings are up to speed too).
Resources:
• Reclaimed Lumber Products provides this door and others.
• Rustica Hardware includes many possibilities, including single doors.
The Lettered Cottage
Novels:
New Farmhouse Style, by Terry John Woods
Country Living Aged to Perfection, by Leslie Linsley
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