Bringing tbe Barn Inside

One person’s trash is another’s treasure. Being green has always been part of the rustic décor movement which has treasured the natural beauty of barnwood furniture for years. Nothing says county charm and old rustic character than an old barnwood occasional table or shelf. 

If you’re just starting to create a rustic atmosphere to your home and are worried that buying a lot of new furniture will make the space look too new, you should steer your sights towards this category of reclaimed wood furniture.

Barnwood furniture is just what the name claims, it is custom reclaimed wood furniture using wood from an old barn. Some pieces are made from barns that are 100 years old or more, so there’s no need to worry about weathering or aging affecting the pieces over time. They’ve already been through all that. Because of their age-old look, guests will think these pieces must be heirlooms handed down through the generations.

If it is a sitting room you are creating, pair up barnwood tables with a pair of steam bent wood chairs to create the feeling of a lazy country afternoon, playing dominoes as the hours tick by. All you need is a couple tall glasses of lemonade.

In the living room a barnwood coffee table surrounded by log furniture and warm rustic lighting will supply a Wild West atmosphere to the room.  All you need is an ottoman to be ready to lean back and tell stories about your most recent vacation working a cattle ranch.

A family room can take on a rustic look by adding a barnwood pantry or bookshelf to hold games and books. There are even a variety of barnwood picture frames to hold your family heirloom pictures.

Even the bedroom can take on more rustic character and charm with the addition of barnwood beds and dresser sets. If you want a little more color to a bedroom than just the wood color of the barn, many pieces of barnwood furniture are painted in country colors and tones to match any rustic setting.

While making your new room old, using furniture of reclaimed wood is a way to add old world charm to a newly redecorated room.