Behind the scenes transformation of reclaimed barnwood into a rustic industrial coffee table.
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]]>Our company tends to focus on various tables, and a lot of our clients then ask, “How do I decorate around this?” So to help the novice designers out there we put together a few rustic industrial “must haves” from some of our favorite virtual shops.
You will notice that most of these shops are pretty small, and that is no accident. To get authentic rustic industrial furniture and décor, you should look to these guys. They know how to find that perfect piece of wood that can take a design to the next level.
Let’s start with some tables. I like to find one or two large pieces that I can build the rest of my decor around.
For only $600 you can get a handmade 6-person table built with reclaimed barn wood. Don't tell them, but that is a steal! I am also a big fan of the metal dining chairs.
Ok fine, it's a shameless plug for our table - but seriously, it won't break the bank - and adds a ton of character to your room. Did we mention it is only $315, and it ships free!
Let's move on to lighting!
This one will run you about $349 - and as someone who works with industrial lighting, it is worth every penny!
These orbs can range from $550 - $650 each, but placed in the right setting; you hardly need any other decor!
Thanks to Joanna Gaines, floating shelves are all the rage right now.
For only $175 you get a very solid shelf that can support some weight and look like a piece of art on your wall.
Now for the fun part...ACCESSORIES
It is $90 but can be used for everything from serving to display!
Prices start at $63 depending on the size, and her photos add that pop of color to accentuate your decor.
Ladders range from $60 - $90 and make you look like a decorating pro!
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I am going to teach you how to create distressed mason jars using chalk paint! This is a super fun project will make a fantastic centerpiece for your rustic, farmhouse or cottage chic home or highlight a special event or rustic wedding! They are also so easy to customize!
I actually went to the grocery store and found these in the canning department. They are just basic quart size, Ball Mason Jars (You can use any size) I personally like Ball because it has measuring markers on the sides and a fruit design on the back that give you extra characters to distress, but you can use any jar you like for this!
TIP: I do not recommend buying your jars at a craft store. The quart size jars there are about $1 a piece, you can get these jars for cheaper at most grocery stores.
If you are pulling your jars right out of the package, just move on! If you're using recycled Mason jars, just take some rubbing alcohol to the exterior of your jar and get the gunk off of them.
I'll admit it, I did break the cardinal crafters rule and actually purchased my chalk paint at a craft store...I know, I know! I happened to be there for another project, so I probably overspent - but I will admit the paint worked great for this project!
For this demonstration, I chose a nice, creamy, white color. The cream looks really cottage chic alone, and makes any other color you choose pop, especially for vintage farmhouse wedding decor! I also really like using the craftsmart brushes from Michaels for this project. They are thin and very soft, so you aren't wasting paint and they don't easily clump. They are also not very expensive.
So let's get started! Take the lids off your jar and begin painting. I prefer to start from the bottom up using horizontal strokes. Be sure to cover the entire jar.
I learned this step the hard way! I tend to be a little impatient and on my first try and only waited an hour before I went on to paint the second coat. Well, guess what, I paid for in the finishing, see how chippy my distressing was? EEEK!
So give it at least two hours between coats! You will certainly get a better outcome!
Just go back over it exactly like you did the last time, but this time, I don't re-paint the bottom and set the jar down right-side-up.
Take either a piece of 60 or 80 grit sandpaper cut or fold it up into an easy to hold 1"x1" piece. Now go to town! Start at the top of the jar and shabby around the edges. The move to all of the embossed parts of the jar. Go to town on the fruit on the back to distress it as much as possible, but take care when you get to the "Ball" in the front. That is going to be your focal point, so you don't want to over-distress that spot.
I also like to do a nice accent in one top corner and the bottom corners to give it a little more character. If you notice clumpy paint or paint drips, just sand them off and make those your accent spots!
I use Krylon's matte finish spray, this just puts a protective coat over your chalk paint so you don't end up with unwanted marks from rustic centerpiece boxes and such.
These mason jars make great weddings centerpieces, plasticware holders for parties or beautiful vases. The best part is that the more distressed they get over time, the more character you are giving them!
And if this all seems like too much work for you - check out our shop, we will gladly customize colors and sizes that are perfect for you!
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]]>Look at these stools! If they were not there, this whole space would be blah, I wouldn't even pin it!
But with them this room actually has character! So go and get yourself some character!
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]]>What is the realistic shelf life of fresh cut flowers, 3 days? You can keep your fruit on display for 2 weeks, if you don't eat it all first.
Enough said...
I'm all about effortless decoration! The whole color pallet waiting for you in the produce section - just toss 'em in your basket!
You aren't limited to lemons and limes, try apples, pears, tomatoes, peaches, plums, cherries! Here is a list of fruits you don't have to refrigerate!
Using produce for your centerpieces gives you a chance to pick up some items you normally would shy away from. And hey, if you hate it, at least it still looks good!
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]]>If you are struggling with finding your own style, Rustic Industrial may just be the perfect fit for you. It is clean, natural and one piece instantly quadruples the character of your home.
Rustic Industrial design is about merging organic textures and materials with strong industrial framework. This marriage creates a natural warmth that still feels young and fresh and makes your home or office the envy of all your friends.
Rustic Industrial design allows us all to be original, which can be really hard when it comes to home design. I know I used to struggle with it, then I fell into Rustic Industrial. You can look for inspiration everywhere, but you don’t have to worry about being a total copycat because everything is so directly unrepeatable.
We make a lot of rustic industrial decor and even if we follow the exact same pattern - no two items will ever look exactly the same. No grain of wood will take the stain the same way and the individual flaws in the wood can't be predicted or replicated. And let's be honest, the flaws are the best part! It is what makes us unique as people and we can translate that uniqueness to your home with this type of design.
What's fun about rustic industrial vs. just straight rustic is that we can predict what the steel elements will do, which gives us greater control over the final product, but still deliver a one-of-a-kind piece!
Start slowly, maybe with a lamp or a coffee table and then let it build into a full fledged design feature in your home. Find items that make you say, “Oh, that’s so cool!” Before you know it - your friends will be saying, “Wow, your house is so cool!”
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