Saturday, June 14, 2008

Log Furniture

Log furniture certainly has it's own place when it comes to decorating. You don't have to look at it too closely to see what I mean. It is thick, rustic, rough looking wood that makes no attempt at being sleek and graceful like some of it's more traditional looking furniture counterparts. It is like comparing a 4-Wheel drive pick-up truck to a sleek sports sedan! But one thing about log furniture is that it makes you feel right at home when you are furnishing your place in a rustic decor.

Log furniture is actually a very popular item. All of those not so perfect curves and finishes evokes a certain charm and down-home feeling that many people desire. A lot of people who are interested in a western decor theme pick log furniture as their choice to compliment their rustic cabin.

You may wonder why log furniture can be so popular given all of the imperfections that these rustic pieces bear. The explanation may be in the simplicity and raw, natural looks that they retain. Log furniture is also a part of our history as early pioneers headed west and carved their rustic furniture out of the land they were trying to tame. The idea of these bold people making do with what the land gave them gives log furniture a romantic charm that is easy to embrace when you surround yourself with these rustic pieces.

One aspect about log furniture that also has a winning appeal is it's longevity and it's ability to take a beating while still retaining it's natural charm. It works perfectly for lodge furniture, not only as an obvious fit with a rustic decor, but also because of it's ability to withstand the day in and day out routine of visitors enjoying their stay.

Whether you love it or hate it, one must admit that log furniture evokes a rustic charm that is unmatched by it's rivals. What it may lack in style, it certainly makes up for in character.

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