analysis: Remake, Renovate, Reclaim: How to Make Your Home More Rustic

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Antiques

Notes:

• Antiques are one of the easiest ways to give your home a look from another time. You can go thrifting or antiquing to purchase ready-made items, or you can express your creative side by re-purposing salvaged ones.
• Just be careful you do not bring in cursed objects into your home that might be inhabited by malevolent spirits. This is something most people do not think about, but you definitely should consider it when going antiquing.
• There’s a certain kind of rustic, do-it-yourself charm in painting or reupholstering something yourself. You can also think outside of the box by using old antiques in a new way. For example, you can turn an ancient dresser into a bathroom vanity with drawers. There are many various ways to add a rustic feel to your home decor.

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• • What Kind of Antiques:

    The definition of an antique a a collectible object that has a high value because of its considerable age. The question is value, whether the object is worth a lot of money or has intrinsic value to the beholder.

    

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    So let’s review some antique ideas that can be had that adds a lot of value.

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    Types of "Decor" Antiques: Beds – Desks

    	– Beds	view
    	– Bed Furtiture	view
    	– Bells	view
    	– Binoculars	view
    	– Bookcases	view
    	– Bookends	view
    	– Books	view
    	– Cabinets	view
    	– Cameras	view
    	– Candlesticks	view

    	– Carvings	view
    	– Chandeliers	view
    	– Chest Sets	view
    	– Clocks	view
    	– Collect Plates	view
    	– Collect Plates	view
    	– Compasses	view
    	– Curio Cabinets	view
    	– Decorative Art	view
    	– Desks	view

    Dinnerwares – Maps

    	– Dinnerwares	view
    	– Embroideries	view
    	– Figurines	view
    	– Fireplace Stuff	view
    	– Funiture	view
    	– Globes	view
    	– Historical	view
    	– Lamps	view
    	– Lanterns	view
    	– Maps	view

    	– Metal	view
    	– Mirrors	view
    	– Model Trains	view
    	– Minitures	view
    	– Music Boxes	view
    	– Paintings	view
    	– Prints	view
    	– Phones	view
    	– Phonographs	view
    	– Photographs	view

    Picture Frames – Weathervanes

    	– Picture Frames	view
    	– Porcelain	view
    	– Posters	view
    	– Pottery	view
    	– Radios	view
    	– Rugs	view
    	– Screens	view
    	– Sculpture	view
    	– Sofas	view
    	– Stoneware	view

    	– Stoneware	view
    	– Swords	view
    	– Tables	view
    	– Tapestries	view
    	– Televisions	view
    	– Tiles	view
    	– Traditional Art	view
    	– Vases	view
    	– Weather	view
    	– Weathervanes	view

     

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Wooden Floors and Furnishings

Notes:

• Wood is a time-honored classic in terms of rustic, country-style decor. There are many types to choose from, including common favorites such as oak, cherry, maple, mahogany, and walnut.
• You can also opt for reclaimed wood to add some depth and character to your interior design. Possible uses for wood in your home include everything from floors and furniture pieces to wooden beams and wooden wall panels.
• Adding unique wood features to your home is a great way to add charm and interest in no time flat. Many people will find these sort of things interesting and unique. People will be attracted to your home more with these sort of features.

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• • Types of Hardwood Flooring:

    There is nothing like hardwood for its durability and natural properties, and it lasts for a lifetime. Usually, hardwood boards can be refinished up to seven times before needing to be replaced.

    Since the floor can endure daily wear and tear for many years, you won’t need to refinish it anytime soon.

    

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    So the question becomes on what type of hardwood to have and into what room should it be placed. Living rooms, bedrooms, and dining room are ideal locations for hardwood flooring.

    Another least-expensive option to consider is engineered hardwood. The top finish is exactly like hardwood, but is not a durable as hardwood. Engineered wood may only 2-3 refinishes depending on the thickness of the hardwood layer.

    Hardwood Flooring by Room     (google images)
    	– Living Room	view ideas
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    	– Foyer	view ideas
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    View Sample Images: Types of Hardwood Floors

    	alder
    	aspen
    	basswood
    	beech
    	black walnut
    	cherry
    	cottonwood

    	elm
    	green ash
    	gum
    	hackberry
    	hard maple
    	hickory
    	pecan

    	red oak
    	soft maple
    	sycamore
    	white oak
    	yellow birch
    	yellow poplar
    about wood hardness

    Softwoods or Conifers

    	cedar
    	fir
    	hemlock

    	pine
    	redwood
    	spruce

    Tropical & Other Woods

    	bamboo
    	cork
    	mahogany

    	rosewood
    	teak
    	wenge

    Hardwood Installation/Restoration

    	installation tools
    	floor nailer
    	floor sander
    	repair kit

    	floor restorer
    	hardwood vacuum
    	dust mop
    	floor protectors

    	hardwood pros
    	carpet services
    	laminate/vinyl
    	tile services

     

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Natural Materials

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• Wood isn’t the only construction material that comes from nature. Brick and stone are other options for bringing the outdoors inside, and they can make even the most modern of properties seem like an 18th century farmhouse.
• The trick is to incorporate them into your decor the same way that the pioneers would. Think stone fireplaces and exposed brick walls. You can also redo your floors with natural-looking stone such as slate, limestone, and quartzite.
• These are just a few ways to update your home with natural materials. The possibilities are endless, so be sure to investigate any and all avenues when investigating this type of home material.

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• • Don’t Forget To Use Houseplants:

    Houseplants are a great addition to any rustic look that you are trying to achieve. They blend nicely with both modern and farmhouse rustic designs.

    There are many plants to choose from. Just make sure you have the patience and know-how to keep these houseplants thriving is the decorating corner or shelf you choose.

    

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    Add some rustic flare with rustic containers, plant stands, and other rustic decor that accentuates the houseplant look for the home.

    Make sure your plant containers can have bottom reservoirs to keep water from spilling on the hardwood floor.

     

    Amazon: 10 Best Houseplants

    	1: spider plant
    	2: philodendron
    	3: pothos

    	4: fiddle-leaf fig
    	5: peace lily
    	6: monstera
    	7: english ivy

    	8: snake plant
    	9: majestic palm
    	10; succulents

    Best "Air Cleaning" Houseplants

    	aloe vera
    	bamboo palm
    	broad lady palm
    	chinese evergreen
    	corn plant
    	dragon tree

    	english ivy
    	ficus
    	flamingo lily
    	gerber daisy
    	lemon button fern
    	mums

    	pothos
    	philodendron
    	parlor palm
    	rubber tree
    	peace lily
    	spider plant

    Best "Pet Friendly" Houseplants

    	african violets
    	baby tears
    	bamboo
    	banana

    	bird’s nest fern
    	boston fern
    	bromeliad
    	calathea orbifolia

    	christmas cacti
    	date palm
    	friendship plant
    	gloximia

    	herbs
    	lipstick plant
    	orchids
    	parlor palm

    	peperomia
    	polka dot plant
    	ponytail plant
    	rattlesnake plant

    	spider plant
    	staghorn fern
    	venus fly trap

    House Plant Stands & Shelfs

    	house plant stand
    	plant pedestal
    	house plant urn

    	wooden stand
    	metal plant stand
    	house plant cart

    	plant shelf stand
    	plant ladder shelf
    	plant baker rack

     

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DIY Decor

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• Nothing says “homespun” like things that you’ve made with your own two hands. You don’t have to be a carpenter or blacksmith. There are plenty of simple DIY crafts that can add a rustic touch to your living space, including things like painted wood pallets, mason jar flower vases, and burlap table runners.
• You can also make your own macrame to adorn your home with. This is just one way to add some country charm to your home. You might also consider taking up a hobby like sewing or quilting in order to make things for your home that are both decorative and functional.
• There are many ways to make your home more rustic, so be sure to look into these ideas and more that might be able to help give you some ideas to finish the project.

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• • Where To Do Crafts

    Working on DIY crafts and decor items require working and storage space for materials, paint, tools, and other craft-making items are safe from tampering by children and other family members.

    The craft hobbyist needs an area where they can isolate and protect their work, regardless of whether they work with paper, cloth, clay, or something in-between. A room where you can lock the door so that items remain exactly as you left them.

    

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    How about using the attic space for hobbies and other activities that define who you are?

    We are talking about an artist room, photographers room, craft room and more. A private, secluded place where you can enjoy your hobby without the distractions of other home activities.

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    	Using The Attic Space: For Hobbies and Personal Reflection

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