Guest Picks: Into the Woods
Handmade in Canada, the lovely Rootsy bench by Studio Liscious wittily references tree roots with its legs, but is still straightforwardly modern on top. Made of multiple strips of end-grain birch plywood carefully glued together side by side by side, it's as strong as it is appealing.
With its sleek, modernist, midcentury chrome frame and 100-year-old reclaimed Douglas fir barn wood seat, this club chair effortlessly blends past and future. It would make an eye-catching addition to an entryway or office.
Handmade in Canada from reclaimed fallen trees, these bowls from Loyal Loot combine the natural rough textures of tree bark with a water-based furniture-grade gloss in a huge range of vibrant colors. They're gorgeous — and a great way to add interest to the dullest room.
Reminiscent of driftwood found by lakes and the sea, the "Sticks" print by Katie Ridley Murphy is a lovely reminder of the subtle beauties of nature.
Combining a sleek, modern silhouette with a richly textured surface, this modular pine storage cube would look great on its own as a side table or in multiples as shelves or a coffee table. They're perfect for tiny apartments.
Add rustic charm and comfort with this playful Birch Log pillow. A photo-realistic print adorns each cotton canvas pillow, all of which are slightly different in size. A grouping would almost look like real logs (inexplicably) stacked on your sofa.
Want that rustic look in your urban home? This gorgeous Scrapwood wallpaper brilliantly captures the warmth and texture of real wood. It would be great for a hall or feature wall — and it's available in other wood finishes too.
Add a pretty rustic note with this lovely handmade wooden stool. It would be perfect as extra seating or as a side table in the living room, bedroom or bath.
As pretty as they are practical, these handmade boards would look just as good as rustic cheese trays as they would under sliced veggies.
This set of painted tree rings will add an instant punch of pattern, texture and color to your space. They would look equally good hung on the wall, arranged on your mantel or grouped together on a table.
Lovely in its simplicity, this made-to-order wallscape of eight small wild ash branches is carefully assembled with tiny nails and then sprayed with a satin finish sealer. It's would be a wonderful delicate note in your space.
Made from rare and protected reclaimed Portuguese oak (that was felled to prevent the spread of thicket fires), this board is beautiful. Use it to serve cheese, or simply display it on its own as a sculptural conversation piece.
A great mix of rustic and contemporary style, the Twig coat hook by Studio Liscious is an elegant solution to a hallway muddle of coats, bags, hats and such — whether you live in the country or in the city.
Add a little woodland charm to your desk with this hand-painted pencil. It's perfect for doodling little nature scenes while on the phone.
Hand-crafted from the floor joists of centuries-old deconstructed barns, buildings and homes in the Midwestern United States, this pair of lovely wood stools has loads of character. They'd be perfect in an industrial-style kitchen.
I love this delicately drawn "Sticks in Round" print. It's a great way to add a little subtle outdoor texture to a room.
Give any room instant impact with this striking Manzanita Branch sculpture. Made with 27 sandblasted manzanita branches artfully arranged in a spiral pattern and bound with platinum satin cord, it would be at home in both rustic and contemporary settings.
Made from 100-year-old reclaimed Douglas fir barn wood and natural cork, these lovely bottle stoppers will add rustic style to even the humblest bottle of wine.
Cleverly designed to use the scraps from their reclaimed wood furniture, the pendant lamp by Made for Each Other is not only ecofriendly, but warm and rustic as well.Next: Turn a Wooden Pallet Into Unique Photo Frames
A perfect combination of rustic pattern and sophisticated design, the lovely "Gather" print by Sarah Burwash is a great way to introduce a woodland note into the most modern of interiors.
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