Style Decoration

Article by Annie Thompson

If you are searching for a coffee table but want something unique, stop looking through the contemporary styles and take a look at the rustic coffee tables available. They’re a great choice for the people who have a taste for something different, or for someone whose decorating style isn’t very traditional.

But to clarify, what is rustic style? This is a warm style with a very earthy feel. Some pieces have a weathered look to them. Other furniture pieces have clean lines. And others reflect the natural beauty of gnarled tree branches. You will usually find this style mostly characterized by the use of stone and wood to create a close to nature feel.

Although the term “rustic” creates in some the idea of log cabins and mountain retreats with furniture made from tree limbs with bear shapes carved into them, this is only one form of the style. Here, I’ll describe 3 examples of rustic style. Hopefully, they can give you some ideas for a coffee table that suits your home well.

Primitive Style — A great choice for country homes where some rustic elements would really add to the decor, a primitive table would also be a good choice for homes where the table will take a lot of abuse and show signs of wear quickly. Because a weathered look is a typical feature of rustic style, most wear and tear that shows on the piece only adds to its primitive appeal. Its charming appearance is due in part to its homespun look — it looks like a well loved handcrafted heirloom handed down through generations.

Cabin Style — This masculine style works well with log cabins and gives that feeling of being close to nature. If a table fits this style, you can usually imagine it in a room full of accessories that contain pictures of deer or bears, or you could picture it in a mountain getaway. Much cabin style furniture has a look like it was hewn or carved out from a nearby tree before being brought into the house.

Industrial Style — This style frequently makes use of repurposed metal elements, such as pipes, rods, or beams, in the design. To keep the rustic allure and make the piece from looking too new, weathering is a crucial aspect of this style. Tables in this style add an edgy element to make a contemporary living room or an urban loft unique.