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Rustic Furnishings to Make Yourself

Part of the appeal of a rustic decor is the rough, unfinished look of it. Find instructions and ideas here for rustic style do-it-yourself furniture and accessories. See how to make country style pillows and lamps, faux paint walls and chairs, make a twig trellis, and more.
Adirondack Chair
Instructions and drawings for making your own Adirondack chair.
Old-World Wall Texture
Cement gives the paint in this room a heavy texture that is perfect for re-creating the look of aged plaster.
Painting country chairs
Several photos illustrating some techniques to decorate unfinished chairs for a country look.
Rustic Wall Texture
Re-create the look of a rustic hand-plastered wall with this innovative technique.

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