Unexpected Combination: Rustic Rooms and Blue
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Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta... More »
What kinds of rooms do you think of when you think of the color blue? I picture cool Art Deco Miami, coastal cottages, perhaps an elegant room designed around an exotic ikat print. I had never thought of blue as being a color that really went with a more rough-and-tumble rustic style until I saw the room with the buffalo wall below. A quick keyword search of "rustic" and "blue" on Houzz turned up all kinds of interesting and unexpected spaces. I've picked out a few of my favorites to share with you.
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| A touch of the right shade of blue can make all the difference in a rustic room. This color against the weathered wood creates the look of wood reclaimed from a barn with an advertisement painted on it. The result is unique and fun. |
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| This kitchen is a wonderful mix of polished and rough touches. The watery, iridescent backsplash adds color and shine, while the rough boards and industrial pendants add a farmhouse feeling. |
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| Of course that fabulous cow is the total attention-grabber in this kitchen. Other touches, such as the rich wood to the right, the brass chandelier, and the oversized basket give it the feeling of a French farmhouse. American kitchens tend to feel too matchy-matchy, and this row of powder-blue cabinets makes sure that is not the case here. |
by TILTON FENWICK
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This home in Woodstock, New York is another wonderful mix of elegant and rustic, which Vanessa Brunner deemed "country glamour." I think it's a perfect way to describe the style. Here the natural fiber rug, woven basket, original fireplace moldings and antique candle stand add patina and character to the room.
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An antique cabinet complete with chippy paint is a clever alternative to a typical vanity. The fresh coat of blue paint on the walls and crisply ironed valances give the bathroom a clean look overall.
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This historic home in Austin, Texas welcomes guests with a pleasing light blue entryway. Notice how they same color is used on the walls, trim, door and even on the bench.
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A vintage light aqua cabinet provides storage and adds character to this vintage modern bathroom.
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In the rustic cabins of coastal Newfoundland, brightly painted furniture and walls keep things cheery, like the paint on this antique bureau.
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by Kenny Grono
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| Reclaimed boards, a hardwood floor, exposed beams and metal lamps bring in the rustic; the blue brings in the color and the fabulous pattern on the tiles. Wondering about these tiles? They are Cuban Heritage Design Handmade Cement Tiles. |
| The Workshops of David T. Smith create beautiful new cabinets that look like they have a lot of years on them. This particular row of cabinets was designed for a house built in the 1720s, and it conceals a stove in the center cabinet. More: Get the Look: Sophisticated Country Style Winter Woodsy Gets an Update Guest Picks: Uncle Beefy's Eclectic Woodland Retreat |
Ideabook published on Sept. 2, 2011.
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I re-painted MBR & ensuite when we moved in. I love yellow, but more for downstairs rooms. My painter matched the blue to a favourite piece of art & called it "Beachy Blue".