Decorating with Rustic Wood

Rustic wood creates a feeling of comfort and tradition in today's fast-paced world.

Wood is a natural and beautiful design element. Since rustic wood is all about the rough feel, keep texture in mind when you select your other home furnishings. A nubby, rough texture like linen complements rustic wood or use a smooth texture like silk as a contrast. Other home fashions that go well with rustic wood include cowhide rugs, Southwestern carpets, leather upholstery and textured stone. Rustic wood looks fabulous with white or light beige as a neutral because the light, clean color brings out the beauty and grain of the wood. Effective accent colors include sage green and rusty red. Or pair rustic wood with a black and white color scheme to add drama. Consider the following elements for adding rustic wood to your home: - Coffee tables, end tables and dining tables - Flooring - Lamps and artwork - One wall or a sliding door taken from an old industrial building - Bookshelves - Kitchen or bathroom cabinets - Bed frames - Fireplace mantels or surrounds - Wood beams in the ceiling or the ceiling itself If you like texture, nature and a warm, earthy look, decorating with rustic wood may be just the style for you!