New West Rustic Regionalism- Part 2

I promised more rustic design- todays post will feature rustic accessories-both good and bad- depending on your views... 

By this I mean that I am not a fan of faux antler or wood carving art (the bear "sculptures" are a good example of this), lighting, or furniture...the whole resin antler or wood carving is just that faux resin and man made.   Real antler lighting is available and can be very beautiful!   P.S. The photo shown does not state whether it is faux or not. You decide...

 

 

 

Bark wallpaper?  Pretty in the right home...may be tough to dust...cabin or summer/vacation home?

 



 

 

Birch bed looks modern in this setting.  Just by changing the setting or room it is in will change the whole feel of it...the farm implements on the wall of the entry way photo can be bought at many garage sale or estate sales.

 

As many of you will remember, I showed you a DIY project on how to make your own tree stump side table in a past post.  (Metallic Tree Stump Table posted on 9/17/12.) Not hard to make, but it is helpful if you have a friend with trees that need to be felled to obtain the trunks for this project.  Resin tree trunks can be purchased also if you do not want to deal with the drying process or bark falling off.

 

Love this chair from Wisteria.com, it is even on sale for a Father's Day event.  Again, it could fit in with several design styles.  I could see it at the head of a dinign table or in a office!  How about you?

 

 

My own home has some "New West" rustic regionalism decor, but by no means looks like a cabin.  It all depends on how you use these accessories and what your preferences are!  Remember, it IS all about turning the clients ideas /dreams into reality.

"New West" Rustic Regionalism?

"New West" rustic regionalism?  What do you think this is?  I bet you can guess if you visit some area cabins and/or the Big Sky Ski Resort...or even the Rocky Mountain region... I was reminded of this as Memorial Day weekend brings the first visits to personal cabins or resorts in this region.



Photo from High Camp Home showing a "live edge" countertop.

This design style was dubbed with this longggg name about 30 years ago..who knew it had a name? To me it represents a mix of the western style from the old days of "GunSmoke" and of the log cabin looks that have been around even longer. 

Photo from Big Sky Journal

Today, it is being mixed with modern accents and elements for a very updated look.  I see a shift from more visually cluttered interiors to a more refined, less "stuff" aesthetic.  This design style also uses recycled woods, or metals such as rusted steel or copper.  It usually uses native stone and rough hewn logs as structural supports, furniture or decorative pieces such as mantels.  Natural earth tones are used in the color of paints or old barn wood re-used.  Some of the colors remind me of river rock colors...grays, stone, browns, greens, blues..outside colors.  Leather is usally found on larger sized furniture or floors.

Photo from Houzz.com- I could not find the designer.  This actually has bark on the upper portion of the walls.

Floor plans are usually very open, with  a great room type feel.  Lots of windows because we all want to see the reason we are here- the beautiful outdoors!  Most of the time, the ceilings will be soaring or wood beams will coffer a ceiling.  Antlers may be involved-but I warn you not all designers like the faux antler items for sale and feel it is too kitschy.  Live edge wood countertops  are especially pretty here also.



Photo from Big Sky Journal

This is a favorite design style of mine and I plan on writing more!  Check back this week! 

Could you live in a home or cabin with this design style? 







Gwen Driscoll Designs