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Easy tips to create a rustic hallway

Wall art painting by Ant Fox for Hallway

A modern rustic vibe is an often-used term, so much so that you can be forgiven for wondering exactly what it means. Does it mean everything that reminds you of a farmhouse, or is it something different? The rustic style is not so much farmhouse but the use of raw wood, matched with stone or uncovered brick work.

It means neutral, simple fabrics matched to wood furniture with texture and warmth. It means layering different coloured woods. It means simplicity, but with warmth.

Here are some tips on how to create a rustic hallway.

A Rustic Styled Hallway

The hallway is a busy space. You want it to be stylish and uncluttered, but still have a practical feel.

Console Table

The console table has, for a long, time held a favourite spot in our hearts because it provides storage for the smaller things such as keys, letters and other little bits.

An investment, a rustic console table is one that will outlast all modern trends and fashions, providing practical space combined with a classic, endless style.

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Use a Range of Woods

The rustic style is essentially about wood, a material that was in plentiful. Fast growing soft woods are popular in many styles but slow growing hard woods are the most coveted.

However, we use them quicker than they can grow and this has led to a welcome resurgence in using repurposed or reclaimed wood. To get the true rustic style, mixing the different weathered woods is a great way to pay homage.

There are many ways of doing this, including adding a reclaimed wood mirror. Great for bouncing light and ambient light about the space, this mirror introduces another depth of colour too.

Animals and the Landscape

An original rustic styled home would look to nature for the answers in all facets of life. Art was also part of the look of a rustic home, from hand drawn pencil sketches to magnificent water colours.

For your rustic hallway, why not take a look at a rustic canvas painting to add detail to a space? Seeing as it is spring and we are so close to Easter, a mad March Hare seems the perfect choice!

Large ‘Statement’ Pieces

The rural home was practical in every way which is probably why it is a popular styling option for the home today.

The hallway can be a great place to have a statement piece to draw attention to one spot in the hallway. We love the idea of adding a large rustic wall clock – perfect for timing the school run just right – or maybe a grand light fitting that adds a touch of glamour.

Add a Bench

Key to a rustic style is adding a bench to the whole scheme. In the hallway, what could be better?

The perfect platform for storing school shoes and bags, as well as for little people who need help with their shoes in a morning, the reclaimed wood bench offers practicality, as well as the warmth of wood.

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The rustic look is popular, classic and timeless – perfect for any space, in so many ways. Why not incorporate it into your home?

Find out more about the Rustic Style.

Reclaimed Wood Furniture; How To Make It Work In Your Home

Today marks International Day of Forests, a day used to enjoy everything that is green, lush and from the forest – and this includes the repurposing of wood.

Using reclaimed wood gives furniture a unique look – and we really mean that! There are stories etched into the surfaces of tables and other items. Notches, twists, dents and scratches all add to the beauty of the piece and that is why reclaimed wood furniture is our passion.

Take a look at these great ideas on how to use reclaimed wood furniture in the home – and no, it doesn’t mean a rustic-only style…

Dining at Its Best

Dining tables are the places around which you will have many years of laughter and tears. If you don’t have acres of room in your dining space, this extendable reclaimed wood dining tabl e is a perfect choice.

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Frame the dining table with bright white walls, and a few well-placed accessories and candles and let the dining table be the star of the show.

And don’t forget, reclaimed furniture doesn’t have to stay inside. This reclaimed trestle table would be just as good for al fresco dining on the patio.

But, possibly the easiest way to add reclaimed wood into your home is with these wonderful Dorset Reclaimed Wood Dining Chairs.

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Upholstered, they add warmth and character to the dining room without feeling or looking too chunky but not too lithe looking that they are too fragile for robust family meetings at meal times.

In the Bedroom

There is something incredibly romantic about the Winchester reclaimed wood bed. Again, for it to stand out, pair it with with crisp white walls and high quality, white bed linen. If you want the reclaimed wood bed look but without the chunkiness, choose a slatted headboard and a bed with less of a frame.

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Accessorise to Your Hearts’ Content

Whether you have a library worth of books or a mixture of fine sculptures and plants, reclaimed wood shelving works well in any interior design style. Clearly fitting with a rustic look, this bookcase with cubed shelves is also fantastic in the industrial design too.

Staying with the storage theme, we love a reclaimed wooden blanket box. Ideal in so many spaces, this is an investment in a box that will perform a myriad of uses over the years, from kids toys to woolly blankets.

Untreated reclaimed wood can be washed in white oil, to bring out a Scandinavian flavour. If ever there was a piece of furniture ripe for this, it is this useful and practical wooden box.

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Coffee Table with Character

In the lounge, welcome the Scandi-style into the space with a well-made, stylish reclaimed wood coffee table. Slightly white-washed, this finish works well in any room but for lazy evenings in front of the fire, this coffee table is the perfect addition.

There is a romance to reclaimed wood. Why not take a look to see if you can fit it into your space?

Dining table benches: How to seat more people using them

When you’re hosting a large dinner party or having the family around for an occasion, finding enough chairs to seat everyone around the dinner table can be harder than deciding what to cook. Our suggestion is to think beyond the dining chair and consider using dining table benches instead. The beauty of a dining bench is that they work with all styles of dining tables and suit any type of gathering, whether that’s a formal or a casual get together. Here, we take a look at how to seat more people using dining table benches in comfort and in style.

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One of the main advantages of using a dining bench is that it takes up far less space than dining chairs to sit the same, if not more, amount of people. A wooden dining bench can also be neatly tucked away under your table when it’s not in use, saving important floor space in your dining room or kitchen diner.

There are two main considerations to think about when finding the perfect dining table benches for your home; how long you want your bench to be, and how tall it is. If you have a low table, be careful with the height of your bench – you don’t want your guests to struggle to fit underneath it. When it comes to length, try to find a dining bench that is as close to full length as you can to create balance and pay close attention to where your table legs are. For example, if you have table legs on the very corner of your table, you may wish to find a slightly shorter dining bench that will easily tuck underneath. A central pedestal or spider leg is ideal for seating more people using dining table benches as you can use the full length of each side of the table without worrying about the corners.

If you have a reclaimed wood dining table, the simple style of the Chelwood Reclaimed Wood Dining Bench is fantastic. The slim design of the wooden dining bench is perfect if you have a smaller space to keep it looking clean and elegant.

Wooden dining bench and matching rustic dining table

The Standford Industrial Reclaimed Wood Bench is perfect for pairing with any contemporary or industrial dining table. The bench features a wooden top crafted from 100% solid reclaimed wood which features natural markings for a gorgeous, charismatic finish and this is contrasted against the striking black metal base. A wonderful statement piece for any kitchen or dining room.

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You can even find designs which pack even more storage into your home. A storage bench like the Rattan May Wicker Storage Bench would look great paired with any wooden furniture. The rustic rattan basket is made from the highest quality rattan and opens to reveal a large space perfect for storing anything from dining accessories such as table cloths to blankets. A sophisticated addition to any classic or contemporary space.

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Modish Living also offers a number of wood dining table sets. The simply stunning Dorset Reclaimed Wood Trestle Table Dining Set is perfect for a contemporary twist on classic reclaimed wooden styles. The blend of natural, light reclaimed wood and distressed white paint looks great in any colour scheme. Not only this, the set comes with a mix of dining chairs and a dining bench for the best of both worlds.

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See the full collection of dining benches available at Modish Living, and contact our team for more information.

Industrial Style Kitchen Island Ideas

How to add an island to your kitchen - Modish Living

Islands look fantastic in any kitchen. Not only will they make your kitchen a more sociable space, perfect for entertaining, they will add extra storage and workspace for the family chef. There are plenty of kitchen island ideas out there, but it’s imperative to remember the importance of positioning of your kitchen island.

First of all, think about the measurements of your space. Make sure that there is enough clearance space around the entire island to ensure free and safe movement around your kitchen. Also make sure there is enough space to fully open doors, drawers, ovens and dishwashers safely.

Then think about the size of your kitchen island. Size is likely to depend on how you want to use your island, for example you may need a bigger space to house an oven than a sink. Alternatively, you may wish to simply use your kitchen island as a space for entertaining guests with a couple of stools placed around, or as a breakfast bar.

When drawing up kitchen island ideas you could also consider the option of a kitchen peninsula (meaning ‘almost an island’) rather than a full island. Peninsulas are a practical option for small kitchen spaces because they take up much less kitchen floor space by being fixed to a wall.

Alternatively, for a more creative take on a kitchen island, a sideboard works wonders. They are also a great option if you have a smaller space and you are worried about an integral island looking too big for your space. You could even push one end of your sideboard against the wall to create a unique peninsula that adds far more character than an extension of your kitchen worktops.

In a reclaimed wood kitchen, the Beam Small Reclaimed Wood Sideboard would look stunning. Handmade with two central solid wooden doors and handcrafted drawers, this sideboard cabinet is exceptionally produced. Custom made with solid reclaimed wood, the chunky legs complement the overall construction of the lovingly crafted piece of furniture.

The Eastwood Medium Rustic Oak Sideboard would make a stunning centrepiece in a contemporary kitchen design. The sideboard is a perfect blend of rustic and contemporary style with a combination of rustic oak, contemporary shape and sleek metal finishes.

In a rustic kitchen, an injection of white with your sideboard is fantastic. The Medium Dorset Reclaimed Wood Sideboard is the perfect sideboard for any space. The simple design and distressed base is finished with antique brass handles for a shabby chic look with plenty of character. Pair with other reclaimed pieces for a modern take on rustic style.

To find the perfect sideboard for your kitchen or gather other kitchen island ideas, take a look at the selection available at Modish Living, or get in touch with one of our team members for any enquiries.

5 creative ways to use a sideboard in your home

Hudson Living Chilson Oak Sideboard for Living Room or Dining Room

Wooden sideboards are a wonderful addition to almost any room in your home. Traditionally, sideboards are seen in dining rooms but there are so many different ways you can use a sideboard in your home decor.

What are sideboards used for?

In the Kitchen: kitchen sideboard decor

A reclaimed wood sideboard offers understated and classic style at its best. Perfect for almost any interior scheme, a reclaimed wood sideboard will provide a practical storage solution and give a charming finish to any room with the natural markings and unique character. If you are looking for something a little more creative, a white reclaimed wood sideboard such as our Large Dorset Reclaimed Wood Sideboard could be used as a kitchen island to bring the rustic vibe with a contemporary twist this spring. For more kitchen sideboard ideas read pro interior stylist, Kate Hill’s sideboard ideas.

Sideboard decor in the Home Office

A sideboard with drawers can be very practical in the office area, as it can help declutter your working space. This creates a better space to think and motivates productivity. An industrial style sideboard with dark grey metal handles and frames is fantastic for office space for creating a stylish, streamlined finish. The addition of three double drawers is fantastic for providing plenty of extra storage for stationary, folders and filing away paperwork.

In the Dining Room

If you are looking to use your sideboard in a dining room, we suggest choosing a style with room for a wine rack which can store your favourite drinks close to the dining table. This also cuts out storage space needed for wine bottles in your kitchen and creates a cleaner finish. An oak sideboard also fits well into a dining room decor as its paler finish blends seamlessly with other dining room furniture and colour schemes. The Rocco Industrial Rustic Oak Sideboard is a nod to modern Scandi or Nordic styles and provides the perfect stage to display your paired-back accessories.

Living room sideboard decor

In your living room, a sideboard is a great place for proudly displaying your collections or trinkets. But they can also provide storage space for family games, films, or even special glassware you don’t want to keep in your kitchen cupboards. When it comes to a sideboard for living room ideas, the modern shape and eye-catching brass inlays of the Farnham Sustainable Mango Wood Sideboard will add an instant a touch of glamour to any room and will be adored for its stylish, contemporary look.

Sideboard in bedroom

Finally, a sideboard can even be a fantastic addition in the bedroom, especially as kids’ bedroom storage. They are often a more compact solution than a chest of drawers and provide space for storing toys, books and games. The Chelwood Nordic Reclaimed Wood Small Sideboard is a wonderful option with its mixture of cupboard and drawer storage and smaller size, perfect for your little one’s bedroom.

To find the perfect one for your home, take a look at our collection of sideboards, or get in touch with one of our team members.

What is Boat Wood Furniture and why buy it

Reclaimed Wood Trunk Coffee Table and Storage

Reclaimed wood is a popular choice of material for rustic furniture, but one particular type of wood you may not be so familiar with is Boat Wood Furniture. Let’s look into more detail about this unique and sustainable style of furniture – we think by the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll have a new-found love for your home.

Old Reclaimed Boats

As the name suggests, boat wood furniture is quite literally made of wood from old boats.

The wood is reclaimed from boats that have become damaged and can no longer be used out at sea. The wood is solid, so the owner will sell the materials to local carpenters who will take the reclaimed wood and turn it into a beautiful piece of reclaimed furniture.

Experienced carpenters can work magic and produce amazing handcrafted rustic-looking pieces, which are all completely individual as they’re made from different types of woods with unique patterns.

Unique Boat Furniture Style

If you’re wanting to add a new style to your home, then this is the perfect way to go. Amazing pieces of reclaimed furniture can be produced this way, with reclaimed wood brought back to life in an array of different styles, colours and finishes. Whatever type of piece you’re looking for, be it a solid wood bed, reclaimed wood dining table, rustic coffee table, chairs, shelves, wooden chest of drawers, reclaimed wood sideboards or even industrial TV stands – they’re sure to make a perfect feature that will look great in any room.

Great Ideas

When it comes to making a feature out of your boat wood furniture, why not try pairing the rustic vibes of the piece with a bare red brick wall? Or, paint the walls in a white or cream colour and let the furniture do all the design work for you? A simple backdrop will really make a feature of recycled boat furniture, allowing the patterns and colours of the wood to be the sole focal point in the room.

Alternatively, you could use light to highlight the beauty of your new boat wood table or sideboard by brightening the room with spotlights or maybe twinkling fairy lights for more magical boat table ideas.

Reclaimed boat wood furniture is diverse, and almost anything looks good with it. It is also known to be easy to keep due to the wooden material it is made from, meaning it rarely needs cleaning to look great as it doesn’t attract dust, unlike other materials such as glass.

Timeless Elegance

The rustic style of a piece of furniture crafted from a reclaimed boat allows for a timeless addition, bringing a rustic feel to any room. Built by craftspeople with years of experience to not only be unique but solid and sturdy as well, this furniture will last a lifetime in your home.

If this hasn’t persuaded you to buy at least one piece of reclaimed wood furniture, whether it’s crafted from a reclaimed boat or another type of recycled timber then the fact that absolutely no trees had to be cut down to make the furniture might convince you. This means that you’re helping to save the planet, one piece of fabulous furniture at a time. Can it really get any better than that?

Shop reclaimed wood furniture at Modish Living and bring this timeless style to your home.

How would a rustic wardrobe fit in your bedroom?

Winchester Dark Rustic Sleigh Wooden Bed

When looking to update your bedroom furniture, it’s not always possible to replace everything at once, and sometimes not everything needs replacing. Considering some rustic bedroom furniture, in particular, a rustic-wardrobe is a great idea as it not only looks great but also acts as an investment piece. There is no need to purchase wardrobes, chests of drawers and bedside cabinets all to match to achieve the rustic feel. Unique reclaimed handmade furniture gives you the freedom to fit your rustic-wardrobe alongside other different types of furniture to create a bedroom that’s entirely unique.

Contemporary Light Furniture works well with most other bedroom fittings

Many people prefer contemporary light coloured furniture in the bedroom. When considering rustic-bedroom-furniture, as mentioned before, you do not have to have every piece of furniture to match the rustic style, however. This is especially the case if you already have some bedroom furniture, or perhaps you have something in mind that you’ve seen. The objective is to create a unique personalised twist on the modern style. Here the focus would be on the rustic-wardrobe.

For example, our Winchester Rustic Wooden wardrobe is made from reclaimed wood yet has a modern curved front design and contemporary-light colour. The character of the reclaimed wood naturally includes various colours. Depending on your available space, there are two available sizes.

Making a contrast

However, one singular dark glamorous version of the Winchester Rustic Wooden Wardrobe can be very striking and can also be used with lighter furniture to provide a real focal point for the room – other than the bed of course. Alternatively, it may inspire you to pick out a darker colour of wood for your other furniture. If you prefer the idea of a contrast, you don’t have to stop at one rustic wardrobe. You could choose one lighter and one darker rustic-wardrobe or pair two dark rustic-wardrobes as a glamorous focal point, and then contrast it with contemporary-light furniture as drawers and bedside cabinets.

For a slightly more traditional rustic look, our Bremnes Luxury Reclaimed Wooden Wardrobe with a mirror may be ideal. This Farmhouse design sits well with pine furniture with round wooden handles, or industrial furniture and industrial lighting to bring out the metal hinges. This design is another contemporary twist on a traditional concept. The option of clear wax finishes may also give you plenty of options to match other furniture items, especially if you like the variations in the shades of wood and want a lighter finish.

A rustic chair – the perfect complement

Of course, after adding a little flair with the wardrobe, you may be drawn to a rustic-chair to add even more of a rustic feel to the room. An industrial vintage café chair is a cost-effective statement, especially in a bold colour, or a colour to match the soft furnishings. You could pair this with either a retro or a contemporary design of fabric, for the chair pad and curtains. A farmhouse style kitchen chair could act as an ideal rustic-chair, or, of course, you could stick with the theme of a reclaimed wood chair to match your gorgeous new rustic wardrobe.

Contemporary Style Reworked

The rustic style with reclaimed wood has become a contemporary concept in itself. Depending on the design, reclaimed wood can look stylish next to contemporary-light furniture. A contemporary design of rustic bedroom furniture made from reclaimed wood is an ideal twist on a traditional design. Key pieces of rustic furniture, together with new lighting and soft furnishings easily show off your unique personality and rustic style. – showing only too well that you do not have to change all of your furniture to achieve the rustic feel.

Contemporary and Rustic Style: What are the Differences

Rustic reclaimed wood furniture for dining room

Contemporary vs rustic, or in other words, clean and streamlined vs organic and rugged. The two prominent styles of today’s home interior design couldn’t be any more different, but they can actually work pretty well together in any style home, if you know how. Let’s take a deeper look at rustic style interior design and contemporary styling – which one will you prefer?

Contemporary Style

Contemporary design celebrates all that is streamlined, sleek and geometric. It aims to support modern living. Our increasingly stressful and busy work lives mean coming home to a modern space has a therapeutic effect -move over complicated and intricate detail and say hello to calming simplicity.

When it comes to contemporary vs modern the differences are subtle. Living space in a contemporary style home tends towards a minimalist layout – less is more in terms of furniture and decorative objects, whereas modern still takes a fresh, on-trend approach, but may mix it with different interior schemes for some added character. With either style, kitchens and bathrooms are formed with clean lines, essential modern appliances and neutral shades. To bring the space to life, you may want to mix it up and throw some contemporary rustic into the mix with a statement colour or texture to give your space strikingly modern individuality.

Contemporary furniture focuses on streamlined design, sleek textures and complementary hues. Often, simple geometric form takes shape in contemporary design and decorative objects and art work. But it’s not all about right angles; adding circular, cylinder and orb shapes to your space adds another subtle layer of contemporary chic.

Contemporary design is at the forefront of new modern material mixes. You won’t see a lot reclaimed exposed wood or upcycled, vintage pieces; contemporary means new and innovative, so think metal, glass and modern plastics.

Rustic Style

If you Google rustic style meaning, you will see definitions such as natural, rugged and organic. Rustic style interior design takes its influence from nature. Observe what you see in nature and introduce it into your home and you will find the true rustic style. Although usually busy with array of organic elements, contemporary rustic decor is casual and easy going; having a calming, welcoming effect on the home. Rustic style can be modern farmhouse, contemporary rustic, country vintage and shabby chic, or industrial vintage, but the main principles are the same.

Rustic living spaces tend to boost a lot of reclaimed wood, earthy colours and textures. Living room furniture tends to include large, comfortable sofas, distressed coffee tables and side tables, to create a warm, welcoming room. Flooring and surfaces are usually made from reclaimed wood, left exposed or painted in off white or earthy shades.

Kitchens celebrate vintage style well with country cottage themes or rustic handmade kitchens made from reclaimed wood; and the room is usually completed with a rustic sideboard and rustic dining table. Modern appliances can be influenced by organic rustic style by choosing to have them in earthy shades, like grey-green or cream. The main aspects of modern rustic interior design usually come from an organic source, wood, natural stone and natural fabric, creating a distressed, well-loved style.

What do you prefer?

Contemporary style and rustic styles are very much the opposite ends of the spectrum within the interior design industry. However both have one thing in common, they show an element of forward thinking, so why not combine them and bring in a contemporary rustic vibe to your home. Whether you are passionate about contemporary style and the exciting, innovative materials emerging, or you prefer to breathe new life into rustic furniture or upcycle rustic pieces, both are a style that can live very well in the here and now.

How would you describe rustic furniture?

Doset Reclaimed Wood dining table with wooden dining bench white

Whether you enjoy cosy nights in by the fire or hosting dinner parties with delicious food, rustic furniture can complement a lot of lifestyles. Rustic interior design is all about personality, giving your home that unique feel and character. Filling your home with rustic charm, whether that’s dark rustic furniture or a more lighter variety, can create a warm, welcoming space that you can’t wait to get back to after a long day.

What is rustic furniture?

At the heart of shabby chic or vintage style, is rustic furniture. The interior design industry is abundant with reclaimed wood, handmade furniture, upcycled, recycled furnishings and distressed décor. This can sometimes mean dark rustic furniture made with reclaimed wood giving an air of old age, mystery and character.

But handmade and hand finished rustic furniture doesn’t have to be dark and enigmatic to ooze character and charm. Some of the most stylish pieces and most rustic interior design trends can be finished in lighter shades of wood, paint and varnish.

Whether you opt for light or dark rustic furniture depends on your taste. Light and dark furniture both work well no matter the style of your home. Edging towards lighter shades of reclaimed wood furniture such as those in our Worcester Reclaimed Wood collection will make furnishing the rest of the room a lot easier as you can mix and match fabric and finishes more easily and create a more peaceful, tranquil feel.

Rustic Colours

Light rustic furniture finished in subtle whitewash finish, pewter and grey-green gives your space a sense of clean and fresh living, while retaining the rustic eccentricity we love so much. Country cottage style homes really thrive when filled with charming pieces of rustic furniture to create casual, relaxed beauty. The best way to fully appreciate light wood and neutral colours is to paint your space as a blank canvas; off white walls ensure that light rustic reclaimed wood and all those textures really stand out.

Combining whites and slightly darker earthy shades to complement each other really brings a sense of character and individuality to a space, and gives your home that rustic shabby chic vibe. Blending white or neutral shades with exposed reclaimed wood means you get the best of both worlds – clean and calm, yet rustic and warm.

Picking the Right Furniture for your Space

A reclaimed wood sideboard finished in off white with exposed wood tops is the perfect addition to your country kitchen. It not only provides functional storage space, but it can be home to all your favourite knick-knacks, much loved family photos, along with a great place to display special souvenirs picked up while on holiday in far-flung places – or even the local seaside town!

Choosing the right furniture for your space is very important, but it’s not the only element that gives you a home that rustic chic appearance. Complement your rustic furniture with soft textures and textiles, such as rugs and cushions, and other tactile touches. Playing around with harmonious shades and colours will not deter from the rustic charm of reclaimed wood furniture, but balance the space and enthuse your home with a sumptuous, cosy mood.