Fun Cabinet Hardware for the Rustic Log Cabin
Monday, June 11th, 2007
If you’re looking for fun ways to add some authentic rustic flair to your log home or cabin, then decorative cabinet hardware could be a fun choice in the kitchen (of course, you can also use it in the bathroom, kids’ rooms, or any place you have cabinets and drawers). These Mountain Moose Drawer Pulls are definitely a way to add a whimsical touch.
Available from the Cabin Shop, the resin pulls measure 2.5″ x 2″ x 2.75″. They costs $8 a piece and are sure to make folks smile upon first viewing. A fun touch if you’re decorating your cabin to use as a vacation rental.
If you’ve decided to go with a rustic theme in the kitchen of your log home or log vacation get-away, then you might want to carry that through to the accessories. This wrought iron paper towel holder has a fun wilderness touch with its decorative pine cones. It’s available in an upright countertop version (shown) and a horizontal under-cabinet mounting version. Either one will cost you about $18 at Sticks & Stitches.
If you want your log home to remind you of the olden days, you can try buying furniture and accessories made from reclaimed wood. Not only does this stuff have a lot of character (instead of the flawless uniform lumber that’s used today, old boards were sawn by hand and many show evidence of nail holes, dents, and scratches from decades of use), but it’s an environmentally friendly way to furnish your home. Items constructed from reclaimed wood can be built without any new trees being felled.
If you’ve got a log home, you might want a kitchen with an old-fashioned rustic feel instead of the latest and greatest stainless steel and granite combinations. One way to make a kitchen feel rustic is to include a farmhouse sink, a sink style that was popular in generations past. Fortunately, you can get that old-fashioned feel with all the modern conveniences and design styles (no hand-pumping the water, thank you very much).