If you are planning to decorate or update a bedroom with a rustic style theme, you may be wondering about the best colors, accents and decor to use. Rustic bedrooms create a feeling of comfort and coziness, and may bring to life a favorite memory of a deep woods fishing lodge, summer vacation at a mountain retreat or just an affinity for bringing the outdoors in. Rustic bedrooms are great for, but not limited to, log cabins, lake homes or a mountain lodge. This style can be used in your home whether you live in the heart of a big city, near the beach or in a desert.
When you think of rustic decorating, you may often think of deer, moose, bears or trees and mountains. Although those are very popular, a rustic theme can be styled in many other ways. You may wish to consider a classic stripe pattern in earthy hues, Native American starburst patterns, western or desert inspired patterns and colors, lake and cabin motifs, and do not rule out solid colors. We will cover a number of ways to decorate a bedroom that will bring it all together and create the rustic look and feel you have been dreaming of.
A great place to start is with the bed as the bed is usually the focal point of any bedroom in any home. To get a true outdoorsy feel, the bed itself can be made of logs or wrought iron materials. The bedding you select will help set the mood and style for the entire room. Dress up your bed with a rustic bedding set or select the accessories separately. Start by deciding on a theme that you like, one that will express the look you want to create in the bedroom. Inspiration can be found in many ways, from magazines, television, a vacation or even a dream. Wherever your inspiration comes from, you are likely to find exactly what you want. In today's market you will find an endless variety of styles, patterns, colors and materials to fit your exact needs. Warm earth tones and hues are perfect shades that will accent darker colors throughout the room. The use of quilts or comforters with rustic elements such as wildlife, nature or western scenes or as simple of an idea as solid nature inspired colors. Top off your bedding by layering accent pillows and shams and include a coordinating bed skirt and throw blanket to complete the look.
Now that a theme has been selected, you want to continue accessorizing your rustic bedroom. Decorate your walls with beautiful artwork. You may decide to use your own personal photos that reflect a time that you were out enjoying nature or select images that reflect the rugged outdoors. The possibilities are endless with the many images of landscapes, forestry or nature's beautiful animals that are available today. Depending on the type of style you selected for your bedding, these decorating ideas will only solidify the decor. If you decided to use solid colored bedding then you will want to think of the outdoors, rich greens, browns, beige, reds, blacks and muted blues. There is no right or wrong here, the idea is to create a coordinating creative flow that can be carried throughout the room with other decorating accessories. To enhance the look, try using worn tables, rocking chairs, small stones, wood or branches, crates and leather accents which are all inexpensive but make a great impact on the decor of a bedroom.
Consider the lighting in the room; the lighting is also going to set the mood of the room throughout the evening, nights and early mornings. To complement the rustic decor, you will want to match accordingly. For examplex this means you should not use fluorescent lighting because it would be completely out of place and not go well with the room. Rustic lamps will create soft lighting to bring out the elegance and richness of your bedroom decor. Yellow toned light bulbs are recommended and can be purchased at any chain retail or hardware store. If you browse the local shops or browse the Internet, you will find rustic lamps in a huge range of designs. You can chose from deer, fawn, elk, fish, boats, bears and branch scenes just to name a few. However, lighting can also come in classic lamps that do not include a nature scene. You may also purchase rustic lighting fixtures made from materials such as deer antlers, leather or tree bark. Finish your lighting needs with rustic wall switch plates to add that extra little charm to a room.
Furnishings may be the last major step to address to complete your rustic bedroom. Not all furnishings have to be expensive, nor do they have to be new. If you are on a budget you may wish to keep existing items or if you chose to purchase or replace any furniture you may wish to consider flea markets and garage sales for simple yet sturdy pieces. Style and colors, when set against a neutral background, furniture made with logs, planks or knotted woods can create a commanding feel.
The great outdoors might seem a world away, especially if you live in the big city, but bringing it home should not be an obstacle. Nor do you have to sacrifice modern sensibilities in the acquisition of a little comfort or charm. Even if you've never left the city, there are always several rustic or western theme stores and restaurants nearby that are loaded with ideas you can use in your rustic decorating project. With a bit of hard work, careful planning, budgeting and being creative, you will create a bedroom that your guests will love and enjoy a great night's rest.
Article Source: LogCabinStyles.com
