Use Rustic Home Furnishings to Create a Country Home in the City (up)

Bring the beauty and warmth into your home with ourbring the feel of wilderness living into the dwelling.
prints, rustic decor, home furnishings and kitchenware.Chandeliers that look like wagon wheels or that are
From whimsical to dramatic, you'll find something tomade from antlers, whether authentic fixtures or
please everyone in your family with rustic homereproductions, are common lighting elements for rustic
furnishings.decorating.
From moose wall plates and elk switch plates, to bear
For many city dwellers, rustic home furnishings are acoat hooks and deer towel bars, loon key holders and
way to escape the hectic urban lifestyle for thepinecone or leaf curtain swag holders, we are your
peaceful tranquility of rural living. When it's impossible tosource for rustic metal art decor featuring wildlife and
leave the corporate rat race behind, an urbanfish themes for decorating your log home, lodge,
apartment or city house decorated in rustic homecottage and log cabin.
furnishings can be a relaxing place to unwind after aA dark brown leather sofa fits perfectly in a country
stressful day at the office.theme, especially when teamed up with either
Country decorating utilizes natural materials as muchcomplementary or contrasting upholstered chairs.
as possible and decorative items that look handmadeComfort is a primary factor when it comes to
even when they aren't. Wooden floors may beselecting seating for the rustic dwelling. Throw pillows
polished to sheen, yet have characteristic marks fromand curtains can be made from the same fabric to
decades of being walked on. Braided rugs areadd a unified look to the room, though window shutters
scattered about, providing texture and warmth. Theare an innovative alternative to traditional drapes when
walls may be painted in neutral shades or earth tones,it comes to window treatments.
or perhaps papered in small floral patterns or boldA stack of folded quilts, perhaps piled in an open trunk
country motifs.or a large basket, invites family and friends to wrap
For those living on country farms or in mountain cabins,themselves up on chilly evenings while watching
the rustic decorating style is a natural choice thattelevision or reading a good book. Or handmade
showcases the tradition of a farming heritage. And forafghans can be draped over the back of the sofa and
those who live in-between, the suburbanites, upscalechairs. Such simple decorating elements provide a
country home furnishings can provide a comfortablehospitable feel to a family room. Baskets, in a variety
gathering place for family and friends to enjoy eachof shapes and sizes, are also an integral element of
other's company, or to relax after a long commute.country decorating whether handmade or
mass-produced. To add additional interest, baskets can
Popular designs incorporate such elements as apples,be lined with calico prints or trimmed in lace, filled with
floral wreaths, roosters, birdhouses, hearts, andballs of yarn and embroidery projects, or hold freshly
Americana folk art for borders or to be used eitherbaked cookies for mid-afternoon snacking.
above or below chair railing or crown molding. Wide
borders with bold patterns complement smallerAnother idea for bringing elements of nature into the
matching designs, checks, stripes, or plaids that can behouse is to arrange a small collection of bird houses on
used for larger wall areas.a plant shelf or countertop. Other collectibles can also
A bear or moose motif may be used with more rusticbe displayed, perhaps rag dolls or stuffed teddy bears.
home furnishings to create a log cabin ambience or to