A Rustic Garden Blog

If you enjoy entertaining, you know how important it is to have a nice dining room set. You need a big dining room table and lots of sturdy chairs to seat several guests at a time. The question is: How should you decorate the room? Should it be formal, casual countryside, old-time Italian? One of the most fun and practical decorating motifs is rustic home decor. That way, you can buy sturdy furniture that will age beautifully with use over time while still looking classy and put together.

For an extra special look for your dining room, look for handmade rustic furniture that celebrates the natural grain and imperfections of the wood. Any decor that looks too perfect seems contrived, but unique furniture will seem effortless and chic. Look for a hand-stained wooden table that’s big enough for all your friends, and add rustic dining chairs to complete the dining set. Be sure to pick up enough so that no one is left without a chair! Also consider both comfort and style when choosing chairs. If the wooden seats of your chairs aren’t very comfortable, add seat pads in coordinating colors for flair and added comfort.

You can change the look of your living room without spending too much on renovation costs. Sometimes, just adding some decorative accent pillows to an old monotone couch may make a huge difference. Thus, another option, instead of renovating a whole room and changing the wall color or the flooring, would be to add accents.

Accents may come in the form of a hand hooked rug, pillows, throw or an ornate lamp. The key is to choose the right colors that you can match with your old furniture. You may also add some candles or a lovely wall painting if you please.

Candles are so popular these days and the use of a wrought iron chandelier can soften mood whether you are indoors in your spa or out on your patio. Light up the area with flickering candlelight.

A Rustic Garden has several styles and sizes that will fit your space. Don’t forget the extension hooks to hang the candelabras the right height.

It is definitely the season for planting flowers all over the United States. The phone calls keep coming in at A Rustic Garden requesting information about our most classic flower pots, the cast iron urns. These planters add so much character to your landscaping projects. Many decorators also use them as accent pieces inside the home.

The indestructible metal flower containers will last for ever unless someone steals them. It is sad but every year we have a few purchased from us to replace vessels that thieves swipe right out of their yards. No one will be taking this huge angle urn planter since it weighs 1500 lbs.

Color can make a difference and reflects your personality, in turn shaping your mood.

Festive place settings on your wrought iron garden furniture will perk up a garden party by contrasting against the outdoor color pallet of blue sky and summer greens. 

Carry this thought in your home by adding a zip of color with new accent pillows or recover your ottoman with patterned fabric. 

I like muted colors for my country decorating but add touches of bright red here and there to bring my space to life. Embrace life with color and watch your mood change.

Your front entry or back on the patio can become much more comfortable by just adding a braided rug. If your have rustic garden decor you can pick country colors. If you have a more formal setting then you can choose a solid color to accent without overwhelming the space.  Manufacturers have come along way and now have introduced area rugs for the out doors. You can now add an area rug under your garden bench or outdoor furniture. These rugs are easy to maintain by just hosing them with the garden hose.  

Now you can coordinate your chair cushions and rugs to make a beautiful, comfortable seating area for your family and guests during the summertime barbecues. A Rustic Garden carries country braided examples that will cozy up your living space.

As if this wonder women is not busy enough Deb Ham has the bug to sew again and will be operating a new hand crafted business called Dutchridge Primitives. Her new creations will of course reflect her country decorating style. Vintage dolls and handmade toys are her signature but expect a unique line that will Salute America and special items that come with the Changing Seasons.

Rustic home decor  makes a wonderful gift! Deb’s hand made vintage style will bring a smile so think about giving something special  made in the USA.

Sometimes getting started is the biggest problem. Whether you are designing an outdoor patio, garden or even revamping your living spaces inside your home, the hard part is the deciding what to do first. 

My sister needed to decorate her lake house large bedroom. Furniture was not the problem we have lots of antique cabinets to choose from. Color was the obstacle. The room was carpeted in a neutral color so we looked at area rugs to place on top the carpet to add color and she picked a design that fit her style. I would advise you to pick your accent that has at least 3 colors. Her rug was cream, golden brown and blue. The area rug’s brown color succeeded in tying the country furniture’s wood tone as well the curtains. There was a touch of blue in the rug that helped her choose accent colors for the bedding  which created unique home decor throughout. 

Since the room was large she picked a small 5’ x 7’ rug to be placed adjacent to the bed to form a new sitting area. The entire plan came from one rug. 

Your garden plan might begin with a fountain, statue or the color of your favorite flower. Whether you are working in your home or garden it will all come together once you find the first point of interest.

Antique Furniture, Primitive Antiques and Country Decor are without a doubt some of my favorite things.

I have this early 1800’s cherry step back cupboard in it’s original red wash that I have had for years yet it still speaks to me. When I drive up to my home and the kitchen light is on it just glows. For me it is big and beautiful. Termites must have found the wood yummy years ago and  ate one of it’s back leg but that does not lessen the WoW factor for me.

Most people have a favorite car, boat, dress or other things that they love but for me it is this 3 legged country antique cupboard that warms my heart.

Country home decor is comfortable, warm and welcoming. Combining a few country cupboards and  a primitive table with braided runners and mats can be a great start.

Hang a wrought iron planter on the wall but place a vintage wooden box in the planting area to hold your candles or extra linens. Placing colorful home decor accents in unusual  places brings the eye to your whole room and welcomes your guests to experience country style.