Rustic
Furniture Information
 Pieces
for home and garden
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Rustic is great for outdoor spaces as well. Arbors,
benches, trellis pieces, and chairs, look terrific surrounded by
plants and gardens.
Wouldn't a wonderful rustic log bench look more interesting than
typical metal and glass patio furniture? Which would add more charm
to your backyard?
Traditional formal designs can even be recreated in a rustic style.
The unusual and beautiful willow canopy bed shown here, would feel
at home in both contemporary and country interiors, thanks to its
pleasing Chippendale style lattice work and clean lines.
The room pictured is visually appealing, even without additional
color or patterned fabrics, thanks to the charm of rustic furniture
.
Porches, country kitchens, casual dining rooms, or covered patios
might be just the right spot for a rustic dining table. It could
be the perfect backdrop for everything from a family meal to a holiday
celebration.
Picture a cozy rustic Christmas dinner table set with a simple
basket of evergreens in the center, a Fourth of July picnic, or
a backyard BBQ. You and your guests will feel right at home with
rustic furniture.
Henry Fiser, owner of Wild Wood Furniture, recommends oiling wood
pieces periodically. "Oil will nourish wood and will penetrate
deep inside and keep the fibers of the wood supple, and it will
make any material, especially wood, waterproof.
"Once a year I'd advise cleaning the piece, then applying
oil generously. After a few days the oil will be absorbed by the
wood. Any excess can be buffed in by a light rubbing with a cotton
rag to make your piece look 10 years younger. Treating wood this
way will help keep it for many, many years, looking always more
beautiful."
He should know, since he's been making rustic furniture for over
15 years and his pieces have been purchased by some of Hollywood's
biggest names.
Fortunately you don't have to live in Hollywood, or in a mountain
cabin to enjoy rustic furnishings. They'll bring a homey flavor,
charm, and appeal to interiors in city apartments and country homes
alike.
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