Rustic Cabin Decor

Rustic decor is steadily gaining popularity in recent years. There are a number of design elements that go into this quaint and easy to implement style. Whether you’re just starting out in bringing a rustic cabin decor theme to life, or, if you’re building on an existing theme, there are a few elements to consider. Because this style is simple and comfortable, all of the elements you bring together in designing will need to be quite warm, friendly, inviting and above all, create a certain sense of nostalgia and whimsy.

The first thing to think about when utilizing rustic decor is palette. Always avoid over-coordinating, as you might with another style. Everything must look hand-made, home spun and carry faded colors. Furnishings look best with antique white washing, with just a hint of color: lime green, pale pinks, yellows and cornflower blue usually work best. When choosing colors, those pale pastels and also, rustic fire engine reds are often used to a great end.

Another variation of the rustic cabin decor is a more earthy direction. Sand colors, gold, terracotta and complimentary stained wood furniture make up the palette in this design choice. Paisleys, vintage florals and other similar textiles compliment the design, whether used in drapes, table tops, or even over shelving units. Proper lighting will be essential to displaying all of the items in a way that is flattering and while seeming haphazard, is actually quite organized and well used. This style is fantastic because you are able to make use of spaces in a way that you normally wouldn’t with other themes. Corner shelves, floating shelves, even buffets and vanities can be used to create a charming look and feel.

Often, there is a great nostalgic feel to a rustic cabin decor. Because of this, you can utilize accessories that mean something to you. Grandmother’s vase, an old and worn book or photo album, blue glass bottles, or even floating shelves to display teacups works very well in helping to tie rooms together. This is one decorating theme where mis-matched is the name of the game, so, bringing in some vintage picture frames and finishing them with a faux gold flake or again, whitewashed antiquing is often a great tool. Hanging quilts on the wall, or even on a quilt rack provides a lovely display of texture that serves a multipurpose function.

Vintage dishes in a tall, well built antique looking display such as a hutch or china cabinet are always a classic touch to the rustic cabin decor theme. Wrought iron bed frames, or better yet- log bed frames draped with beautiful, warm and inviting fabrics add a touch of down home to any bedroom. Classic log furnishings as well as well worn antiques found in any local thrift can be brought together to bring a delightful, enchanting feel to any room. Making use of a rustic cabin theme can be an enjoyable, and often inexpensive way to decorate a home or any other space and make it feel “just like Grandma’s house.”