Rustic decor – the new classic

Rustic Home Design, Classically modern

Rustic design in homes were originated from mountain lodges, log cabins and the themes in the Wild West. If you are to look closely at cabin homes or mountain lodges, they have a unique look from the exterior part of the infrastructure. The most common appearance would be a weathered wood, stone siding and the view of the mountains and nature. However, upon entering the house, the rustic decor of the house primarily focuses on the rough and weathered materials such as knotted wood, wrought iron, leather and wool. Another popular theme of this kind of decor are animals. You may often see trophies as decorations such as antlers, taxidermy, animal hides as rugs as well as accessories from bear and moose.

Rustic decor is simple and natural in appearance. They are likewise inexpensive. If you are going to be resourceful enough, you will be able to see some potential rustic decors in your home. Another advantage of rustic decor is that they can be created from simple materials such as wood of any type, branches, twigs and mason jars. These materials would not cost you anything or only at the minimal.

DIY Rustic Home Decor

Rustic decor always look great in the interior. By having rustic decor in your home, you are adding warmth and coziness. Which is captivating to the eyes of your guests and household. There are different kinds of rustic decors. There are French, English and American styles of rustic decors. The challenge is if you are able to mix the three types of rustic decor, then you will have an irreplaceable home that you would be truly proud of. The use of motifs and materials with forest themes or you may use pieces of wood furniture will bring the rustic feeling into your space.

Here are some DIY rustic decor ideas that you may find useful and attractive to be placed in your space. In most cases, these decorations can be very expensive if you go to any home store. However, it does not have to be the case. Most of these decorations can be done at the comfort of your home. All you need is time and the materials to come up with these rustic decorations:

1. Rustic headboard – a headboard made from pallet boards and old barn wood and looks like an old barn door.

2. Twine wrapped cabinet handles – twine is cheap and all you have to do is wrap the handles of your cabinet with twines to give it the rustic appearance that will blend with the other rustic decors you have.

3. Pallet shelves – old pallets are cheap and you can use it to create a wall installed shelves.

4. Rustic photo frames – you can use a burlap for the matting and old wooden frames. Place a black and white photo so that it will have the elegant and classy appearance.

5. Rope frame – an old common plastic picture frame can be transformed into rustic by totally covering the plastic frame with twine.

6. Twine lamp – the same idea as that of the rope frame wherein you have to cover the base of the lamp totally with twine and the use of hot glue.

7. Rustic coffee table – with the use of slats of wood. Shades may not be the same, pattern them together and create your own coffee table.

8. Wooden clock – you can use old clocks or buy clock kit from stores. Use a piece of wood to be used as the body of the clock. Varnish, stain it and then add the clock to create your wooden clock which will do well in the bathroom, bedroom or the kitchen.

9. Twig candle holders – gather twigs from your garden or anywhere else, and hot glue them to plastic candle holders to create the rustic candle holder.

These are just some examples of the rustic decorations that you can personally create. There are many other rustic decors available and can be great in your homes.