Rustic Decor for Cabins and Lodges

People come to your lodge as much for the lodge experience as for the hunting and the fishing. With rustic decor, you can exceed their expectations. Here are some tips for keeping your lodge fresh and up-to-date.

Rustic bedding – keeping it in season

One way to keep the rooms in your lodge up-to-date is to rotate the rustic bedding that you use. Change out your rustic bedding sets with the seasons: deer for one season, fish for another, and big game for yet another.

If you want to change the look of your bedrooms quickly and easily, keep 2-3 different bedding sets on hand for each room. If you have hardwood floors in your cabins and rooms, multiple area rugs would also be a good idea. They'll keep the floors from freezing bare feet in the colder months, and they're another piece of rustic decor that you can change out with the seasons.

You can also bring the outdoors in with your rustic decor. Is your lodge in the mountains? Look for bedding with mountains and pine trees. Do your cabins border a river area? Look for fish and river scenes in your rustic decor.

Rustic decor for windows and walls

The windows need love, too. Find curtains and valances that match your rustic bedding, either in the same pattern or a complementary one. It will keep the windows from looking bare, and also afford guests more privacy. It will also give them a way to shut out the sun, should they decide to sleep in.

You can also use area rugs as rustic decor wall hangings, if you have some with good outdoor scenes on them. Blankets with scenes also work well for this. They're a little warmer and more natural than a picture, which will go well with your rustic decor theme.

Expanding rustic decor – beyond the bed and walls

What knick-knacks do you have, or can you build, that can decorate your rooms? Antlers? Fish? Picture frames? Turkey calls? It's all right if things are a little mismatched; it just adds to the informal charm, which is ultimately the goal of rustic decor.

Think comfort. Invite people to kick back and relax, enjoying the laid-back atmosphere that you've cultivated. Help them get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and daily life. Fireplaces with big, comfy furniture, soft, fluffy pillows, numerous blankets, unfinished wooden tables: all of these add to the mood, which encourages people to kick off their shoes and take a break for awhile.

People may be there to hunt, but with rustic decor, you can make sure that your lodge is the perfect place for them to relax after a long day in the woods or on the river.

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Offering quick camouflage order fulfillment and shipping throughout the U.S. for seven years, The Camo Shop's main warehouse is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Rustic Decor for Your Small Spaces

Love rustic decor, but you're putting it in a room about the size of a closet? Never fear! Here are some tips for rocking your rustic decor in a small space.

The paint – light vs. dark

Conventional wisdom is that light-colored walls are best for small spaces. However, designer Candice Olson, of HGTV's Divine Design, says it's not the color, but the contrast that can make a small room feel claustrophobic. If you're going to use dark paint, then make sure the floor and ceiling are the same color as the walls, or only a couple of shades lighter.

If that's not possible, you're better off with light paint. Remember: it doesn't have to be white! Tie it into your rustic decor by drawing on colors like green, gold, tan, and blue. Avoid big, bold, contrasting patterns too -- they're too noisy for small rooms.

Mirrors, mirrors, everywhere

Mirrors are great to have in small rooms because they reflect the light and make everything seem bigger and brighter. A nice big mirror on one wall (perhaps opposite a window) will give a small room the illusion of space.

Rotate your rustic decor

Too many knick-knacks can make a small space feel cluttered. Much as you may love your rustic decor, resist the urge to put out every single picture frame, turkey call, or deer antler that you have. Pick a few pieces and rotate them out. It's an easy way to update your rustic decor, and it will keep the room feeling spacious.

Multipurpose furniture

Look for furniture that serves several purposes in your rustic decor. A table can act as both a desk and a dining area. An ottoman can be a seat and storage. A day bed, with plush pillows, can double as a couch. Look for rustic decor that's slim and open, and avoid pieces like giant, overstuffed chairs. As much fun as they are to sit in, overstuffed furniture will eat up a lot of space that you don't have. Slimmer pieces will fit much better.

However, that doesn't mean they have to be small. One large piece of furniture, like a bed, can help with the illusion of making your room larger than it is.

Bonus tip:

Don't forget to have fun with your lighting. One really fantastic lamp or ceiling fan can give your room a lot of personality and punch up your rustic decor. You could also look into recessed lighting, which will help open up the room with a lot of light.

About The Camo Shop
Quick camouflage order fulfillment and shipping throughout the U.S. The Camo Shop specializes in unique rustic decor, camo bedding, and other home accessories.

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The Camo Shop Offers Tips for Rustic Decor in Small Spaces

Tulsa, OK -- Sometimes, the idea of decorating a small space strikes terror in the heart of homeowners. The Camo Shop is here to help homeowners answer their small space decorating questions with rustic decor.

First up, says Tony Brobst, president of The Camo Shop, is talking about what to do with the walls in a small room.

"Conventional wisdom is that you don't use dark colored wallpaper or paint in small rooms, because it makes them smaller," he said. "However, that's not necessarily the case. If you have darker ceilings and floors, then you can get away with dark colors on the walls as well. It's more the contrast between dark and light that makes a room look smaller than it is."

If floors and ceilings are light, however, Brobst suggests looking to your rustic decor for colors.

"You don't have to paint your walls white," he said. "Many rustic decor patterns have light greens, tans, or light blues that would look good on the walls."

Another tip for keeping smaller rooms feeling more spacious is to use mirrors. Because they reflect they light, everything looks brighter, and it gives a room the illusion of more space.

Knick-knacks are another thing that can clutter up a small room. Brobst recommends keeping only a few things out, and rotating them with other rustic décor items.

"If you rotate your picture frames, deer antlers, area rugs, and other smaller items, you can keep your room looking fresh and still keep it relatively clear," he said.

Get everything you need to make a small room shine: from wallpaper borders to rustic décor lamps. Visit The Camo Shop online at www.TheCamoShop.com.

About the Company

Offering quick camouflage order fulfillment and shipping throughout the U.S. for seven years, The Camo Shop's main warehouse is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Camo Shop specializes in camouflage merchandise for home decor: camo bedding, lamps, rugs, drapes, and more. Camo clothing and rustic decor enable the hunting enthusiast to celebrate their passion for the outdoors all year round. Visit us online at www.TheCamoShop.com.

ContactTony Brobst
President of The Camo Shop
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www.TheCamoShop.com
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