Rustic decorating can be a lot of different things. One of my favorite trends is incorporating some industrial ideas. It’s pretty easy to put together some industrial chic combo pieces in your decor. Cool salvaged metal and DIY pipe projects are just a couple of popular ways. I have come up with some inspiration pieces that will get you thinking of other things that you can try.
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Rustic Chic Farmhouse Crafts
Right now, the rage in decorating is farmhouse style. I have always been a fan of this rustic chic way of decorating. Typically, rustic chic is a blending of the old and warm accessories with more modern and cool details. Farmhouse style incorporates a lot of rustic or vintage items with a lot of white. A neutral palette with warm, rustic accessories make a room especially comfortable which basically defines a farmhouse.
How To Decorate With Vintage Treasures
If you like to collect vintage treasures, meaning anything old that speaks to you in a special way, you may also want to show those items off. After all, why collect something just to keep it in a box or cabinet to be pulled out every once in a while to look at. I love to make my vintage pieces a part of my home décor. Not only do they add a certain rustic appeal, but they can also be wonderful conversation pieces. If you are wondering how to decorate with vintage items, I have some ideas for you!
Ideas For Upcycled Home Decor
Lately, when I shop for home decor, I look more at flea markets, scrap yards and antique stores than I do actual home interior stores. The things that I find interesting are rustic or industrial type items that add some fun character to the rest of my decor. Most of the items are pretty random and unusual but what they have in common is interesting texture, shape or color. Many of my finds could be otherwise forgotton and useless but as upcycled home decor they get a new life with maybe even a story or two.
A Variety Of Pumpkin Crafts
Fall is just around the corner and with that brings about the thought of pumpkin crafts! I love setting out pumpkins all through the Fall season and I have made several different types using things such as sweaters, books and even birch bark to decorate.
Creative DIY Pallet Desk Designs
There is something about the look of pallet furniture that is so appealing. Not only does it look cool but pallets are also fairly easy to work with in making furniture. Plus, pallets are super cheap if not free! An especially useful piece of furniture to make is a pallet desk. If you want to make your own, these pallet desk designs are sure to inspire you.
DIY Storage Using Shoe Boxes
If you like to buy shoes, you will want to start saving the boxes they come in. Shoe boxes make great storage boxes! They are a perfect size for organizing a variety of small items. However, they’re not too pretty. These ideas for DIY storage using shoe boxes fix that problem.
Shabby Chic Living Room Ideas
A living room doesn’t have to be stuffy and formal to be decorated elegantly. The combination of some elegant and chic accessories along with some more comfortable or rustic items will keep a living room truly livable and yet suitable for entertaining. The shabby chic living room is a popular decorating style because it is so versatile and homey. There are several different ways to achieve this look. It may be as simple as adding some rustic accessories to your existing space.
Christmas Decor Ideas In Containers
Like container gardening, Christmas decorating can be done in small areas by filling trunks, buckets or baskets with various festive items. This is an easy way to highlight a certain area or make a focal point. The following Christmas decor ideas are displays in containers that can be placed anywhere.
Rustic Chic Interior Design
Rustic chic interior design is growing in popularity. I think it is because of the blended masculine and feminine qualities. For inspiration, I have put together a collection of rustic chic interior design ideas that have a good balance of his and hers.
DIY Book Page Pumpkin
I have quite a large stack of paperback books that I have been needing to donate or use. Because I love books, I have a hard time getting rid of them. So, it got me thinking about book page crafts and how I could make something with one. A while back I had seen an apple that someone had made from a book and just loved it. For Fall decorating, I thought it would be fun to try a DIY book page pumpkin.
Over Ten Great Vintage Decor Ideas
Do you like to collect all things vintage but then wonder what exactly to do with them? Incorporating your finds into your home decor is a great way to display these treasures for you and others to enjoy. To get the most out of your vintage decorating, you may want to find ways to also re-use the item in a new way that is functional as well as decorative. These vintage decor ideas will provide inspiration.