| Rustic log furniture comes in an assortment of stylish | | | | approach without the hand-peeled look of cedar, as |
| options, so changing your home décor will not be | | | | the hickory logs are left as nature intended them to be |
| difficult. There are many styles to choose from, | | | | and incorporated into the structural flow of the cottage |
| including Aspen Mountain, Rustic Natural Cedar, and | | | | look. The result of this blend of hickory and the cedar |
| Cottage Hickory. There is also a wide variety of wood | | | | style creates a country warmth that includes a more |
| and finish types to choose from, such as unfinished, | | | | rugged approach to life. |
| smooth, and knotted, and this choice will set the tone | | | | Including Rustic Style In Every Aspect Of One's Life |
| for the rest of the house. | | | | Not only is rustic style appropriate for one's residence, |
| Setting The Tone Of A Home With Wood Types And | | | | but it is equally, if not more so, appropriate for one's |
| Finishes | | | | exterior spaces as well. Outdoor log furniture is perfect |
| Hickory, aspen, pine, and cedar are the most popular | | | | for creating a country effect on lawns and patio |
| wood types available for furniture construction. Each | | | | spaces alike. Log picnic tables, dining sets, yard and |
| wood has its own characteristics, so knowing them is | | | | porch swings, arches and arbors, planter boxes, and |
| important for choosing the rustic log furniture that will | | | | bridges are at the disposal of a designer who wants |
| become a part of your lifestyle. Aspen is pale and | | | | to add a rustic appeal to their yards and outdoor |
| strong yet soft to the touch, and is known for its low | | | | spaces. Perhaps a couple of Adirondack chairs in an |
| flammability qualities. Pine is medium in color and very | | | | arbor setting appeals to the senses. If space is limited, |
| durable. It is widely used in high-value carpentry items | | | | outdoor log furniture such as planter boxes can be |
| such as furniture and flooring. Hickory ranges in color | | | | added to strategic locations. If there is enough room, |
| from reddish brown to white and is very hard, strong, | | | | one can add a log chair or two to complete the look. |
| and shock resistant. Its many uses include tool handles, | | | | One can choose from finished or unfinished surfaces |
| bows, and carts. Cedar comes in several colors which | | | | and can blend as many items together as they want |
| include white and a rich yellowish color, has a vibrant | | | | to create a rustic look that is completely their own. |
| scent, and is popular for closets and furniture because | | | | While outdoor log furniture in particular and rustic log |
| it is naturally resistant to bugs and decay. Rustic log | | | | furniture in general create the setting of one's home, |
| furniture and outdoor log furniture come in a variety of | | | | including the finishing touches will bring all the pieces |
| finishes such as a smooth finish that removes the | | | | together. Comforter sets, throw pillows, bed sheets, |
| bumps and gnarls of the wood, a knotted finish that | | | | shams, pillowcases, and window dressings add a rural |
| retains the burls, gnarls, and beetle tracks of each log, | | | | warmth to any setting. For individuals who are |
| or unfinished which allows for the true character of the | | | | interested in camouflage themes, there are green, blue, |
| wood to be seen without alteration. | | | | and pink camouflage patterns to choose from, as well |
| Options To Consider When Choosing A Rustic | | | | as an all-purpose theme that incorporates cattails, millet, |
| Décor | | | | Milo, cornstalks, sunflowers, oak and maple leaves, and |
| Setting the tone of a home begins with choosing a | | | | a variety of other plant life into a warm country blend. |
| design that fits your personality. For individuals who are | | | | Other final additions include shower curtains and towel |
| environmentally conscious, Aspen Mountain might be | | | | sets. These touches come in a range of motifs, |
| the best choice for you because the logs are | | | | including camouflage, western designs, and animal and |
| harvested from dead-standing aspen trees. The wood | | | | lodge themes that feature bears, moose, fish, and |
| is solid yet unique because of the erratic twists and | | | | cabins, just to name a few. |
| complicated turns that have developed due to their | | | | The possibilities are endless when one begins exploring |
| withstanding hundreds of pounds of snow for months | | | | rustic decor. One can incorporate rustic log furniture |
| at a time. This pale wood is excellent for accenting | | | | into their homes and add the same experience to their |
| existing decors, or it can be used to build an entire | | | | outdoor space with outdoor log furniture. The important |
| rustic log furniture set. If your tastes lean more toward | | | | final additions such as throw pillows and towel sets |
| the rugged side of life, perhaps Cottage Hickory is | | | | bring all the pieces together to form a completely rustic |
| more your style. It incorporates a classic country | | | | experience. |