Have you ever walked into a house and immediately felt comfortable and welcome, as if you walked into your grandmother’s house and she offered you cookies fresh from the oven that she made just because she knew you loved them? If so, the house was most likely filled with rustic furniture.
There is something comforting and cozy about country furniture. It’s not that rustic furniture is ugly or outdated. Quite the contrary. The soft curves and smooth lines that often define this style of furniture is very “put your feet up and stay a while.” You can often have a sudden urge to nap because a country-style sofa is usually well-padded with well-stuffed pillows along its back. A severely modern furniture style, on the other hand, can sometimes issue a “don’t touch!” atmosphere, let alone a “made at home” feel.
So if you want to turn your house into a “home”, consider buying furniture in this style. When you’ve had a rough day at the office, or your child has had a rough day at school or on the playground, your country furniture can help de-stress and de-stress the day.
Furniture: Sturdy, finely crafted, and beautiful!
The furniture is also well made; no particle board or faux wood finishes here. You can choose from hardwoods like maple, cherry, and oak, all of which are available in the perfect color tint for your vision of home decor. Additionally, country furniture is often made by craftsmen from fine wood and is made to last for generations. These well-made pieces are often finished by hand, with every part of the piece sanded by hand to incredible smoothness. Country furniture craftsmen then often apply a coat of high-gloss or satin stain to “finish” the piece.
Not to be outdone by hardwoods, rustic furniture makers often use pine “soft” wood for their pieces. Pine’s “knotty” look exudes comfort and a slower pace of life. Don’t be surprised if visitors begin to blurt out images of complete relaxation when they arrive at your home.
You will often see this country style furniture painted in bright colors. If so, you’ll notice that these pieces (dressers, base cabinets, bookcases, cabinets) make great accent items and really liven up a room. They also make great conversation pieces due to the focal point they often become within your décor.
It’s not that every house filled with rustic furniture is bursting with color. Some of the most peaceful and “quiet” country decor will see you decorate as simply as possible, using natural colors and textures to give your home a sense of simplicity, friendliness and family, all ideals associated with country furniture.
