The word ?rustic? triggers an image of a rugged, bold, hearty
personality. This applies to home furnishing and furniture as
well. One can find rustic furnishings in a country house, a
hunting lodge or a cabin in the woods. These are mostly
handcrafted out of authentic materials like wood, cane, or
wrought iron. Rustic furniture is heavy, rugged and solid.
Genuine rustic furniture is expensive because of the high price
of such materials as hard wood, plush cushioning and wrought
iron. Though rustic furnishings are commonly found in country
homes or in the woods, some people consider them fashionable
even for their city dwellings, as they lend a country ambience,
providing much-needed relief from the hustle and bustle urban
life. But it is difficult to find rustic furniture in large
cities where many companies have started manufacturing furniture
that resembles genuine rustic furniture. The pseudo-rustic
furniture is often made of pressed wood and hard plastic.
Because of the high prices, many people prefer such furniture
that is rustic looking, though it is not as sturdy as the
genuine rustic furniture made of solid wood and iron. Because of
their rugged, handcrafted style, rustic furniture gives a warm
and comfortable feeling, even in an urban dwelling. One can make
a bedroom set attractive by having a solid pine bed frame and
matching dresser installed in it. Similarly, a heavy wooden
rocker with a country style-cushion can pep up any room. Even
the bathroom can be embellished with a wrought iron mirror
frame, oak vanity set and a shower curtain with rustic themes.
There is a misconception that rustic furniture belongs outdoors.
That may have been true 100 years ago, but it rustic pieces have
moved from the backyard to the parlour and even to the bedroom.
Besides bringing people back to nature, it's completely
functional.
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