Rustic Fine Home Decor

Bedroom Furniture

• Rustic bedroom furniture is usually made of wood, either logs with bark still intact, unfinished wood, reclaimed timbers or distressed wood. Amish or country style beds and chairs can also contribute to a hunting lodge style. A cozy fireplace faced with natural stone instead of brick is a must in a rustic bedroom as well, providing warmth and a log cabin look. Frame the fireplace with comfortable chairs for relaxing.

Living Room Furniture

• For rustic fine home furnishings like couches, end tables, chairs and coffee tables, look for unusual pieces with carvings or natural wood. Many craftsmen who make rustic furniture will use wood in its natural state to capture the beauty of nature in furniture. Carvings with animal motifs like bear or elk can also give an instant hunting lodge feel to a room. Individual furnishings like couches and chairs don't have to match, but wood colors and upholstery should.

Fixtures

• Light fixtures, mantles, shelving and other fixtures can be overlooked in home decorating, but the right fixtures can help create a rustic look to a room even if the walls or floor aren't in a rustic design. Light fixtures and lamps made from antlers, natural wood or rough stone can create a rustic look. Stained glass can be rustic, but decorators should stick with simple patterns or animal designs.

Fabrics

• Fabrics in rustic home decor should reflect a country point of view. Prints can feature animals, nature scenes or geometric patterns, and plain fabrics should have a homespun appearance. Woolen blankets featuring Southwestern patterns are common in many log cabin style homes. Quilts can also contribute to a rustic look, and home decorators should also consider fur as a fabric option. Fabrics in many rustic homes have warm colors like gold and red. For furniture with elaborate carvings or interesting details, choose fabric that is plain to let the craftmanship shine.

Accessories and Art

• For decorating accessories, baskets, animal carvings, stoneware, antique farm implements or even containers of pine cones can help create a rustic look. Walls can be hung with antique signs, mounted fish, canoe paddles, snow shoes or wooden relief carvings. Art with animal motifs like elk or bears in natural settings is common in rustic decor. Frames for photographs, art or mirrors should have similar properties to rustic home furniture, such as distressed wood or carvings.