Rustic Luxe Design: The New Game In Town

Rustic luxe, country luxe, rustic lodge–these terms are all meant to represent the “new” design style that combines the casual and welcoming feel of a country home with the luxury of the good life.  This style is not really “new”, though.  It is patterned after the luxurious Adirondack mountain lodges that were so popular in the 1930′s.

Today’s rustic luxe decorating is all about comfort and function.  An old iron bed (rustic) may be used in a bedroom with silk curtains (luxe).  A kitchen may feature worn brick walls and floors made from an old barn (rustic) but the appliances will be state of the art stainless steel. (luxe) Your living room may have a worn leather sofa (rustic) sitting atop a beautiful persian rug (luxe).  Shiny mercury glass lamps next to an old wooden bowl full of fruit add to the look.  If all of this is a bit too extreme, you can accomplish the same feel by combining several different types of fabric and trim to create throw pillows for your sofa and chairs.  Herringbone, satin, velvet and suede all combine nicely for an eclectic rustic luxe design.

However you put it together, this is a look that will easily wrap your family in comfort and elegance.

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