5 Tips for Buying Rustic Furniture

That old saying, "Home is where the heart is," is true. It's the one place you feel most comfortable, and it's the heart of every family - big or small. It makes perfect sense then, that the home should reflect the owner's personality as well as impart a unique ambiance that everyone loves to return to at the end of the day. Rustic furniture can help create that warm, cozy atmosphere, bringing the beauty of the outdoors into your home, making it a beautiful and comfortable place to rest and relax. When looking to decorate your home in this country fashion, use these five tips for buying rustic furniture.

1. Decide on a layout beforehand.
What is the overall look you're trying to achieve? Will you use a rustic decor in more than one room, or will rustic furniture be just a small part of the overall theme? Using one or two pieces of rustic furniture in every room will lend a country air without overwhelming each room. You'll still have plenty of space to add more modern touches if you see fit. Sit down with the family and decide just what pieces you want to add. This may include changing other aspects of the room in order to achieve a complete rustic theme.2. Size does matter.
Rustic furniture, in all its infinite beauty, does have the power to overwhelm a room, especially if its a small one. Large pieces can overpower a room, while small pieces can get lost in a huge space. For instance, in a bedroom you may want to add just a log bed, making it the focal point of the room.