Thursday, October 21, 2010

Decorate In The Lodge Motif

You can give your home a lodge motif by using rustic decor.


Decorating in the lodge motif or Adirondack style will give your home the look of a mountain retreat or your favorite summer vacation home. This type of style focuses on decor inspired by outdoor wildlife or a rugged country theme. Lodge style homes exude a comfortable, casual ambiance that will make your family and guests never want to leave. Certain styles of fabrics, furniture and decor will accent the rugged mountain lodge look in your home.


Instructions


1. Use heavy furniture with rustic or rough hewn wood. This type of furniture usually has simple lines, but is sturdy and strong-looking.


2. Utilize leather, bold plaid prints and outdoor themed fabrics for your upholstered furniture.


3. Purchase lamps and other décor, such as ceiling fans made with deer hooves or antlers to accentuate the outdoor wildlife theme.


4. Mount deer heads, moose, elk horns or trophy fish on your wall.


5. Select outdoors or wildlife scenes to accentuate your walls with the look of nature.








6. Use bold or warm color tones for your walls. Lodge motif often has a masculine appeal, but throw pillows, afghans and rag rugs will soften the look.


7. Choose hardwood or linoleum floors and accent seating areas and fireplaces with bear or rag rugs or ones with Southwestern or Native American patterns.








8. Incorporate woven baskets, wood bowls, Southwest pottery or antique tools for interesting decor to use on your end tables or bookcases. You can use vintage snowshoes on your wall, horseshoes, rustic camping gear and many other articles for a homey feel.

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