Page 50 - ESCARPMENT MAGAZINE | Winter 2013

50 Escarpment Magazine Winter 2013
Reclaimed wood floors are beautiful however there is noise
component and cosy factor that is satisfied only with an area
rug. Grandma would have used a braided rug in a cabin but
the smart and stylish opt for veggie dyed, hand knotted car-
pets that look as if they came from an old mansion. Once
again it’s the dash of luxe that steps it up from rural to relaxed
rustic refinement.
There seems to be a passion for grey these days as well –
Restoration Hardware and so many others have made the old
and reclaimed chic these days. Now the fad is becoming
uber industrial with steam punk adding cogs and wheels; bits
of machinery and metal. (Picture) Fads fade usually for good
reason so consider the issue of finish when making major fur-
niture decisions – think how quickly one would have to wipe
up that red wine spilt on a raw wooden table. The next gen-
eration of reclaimed wood actually has a wipe-able surface
and is now available in flooring which is meant to be walked
on. (Picture)
Barn board (picture of kitchen at Windrose) is back in vogue
again and certainly speaks to cabin chic with its texture and
colour on target. But if ever there was a mantra in design it’s
to not go hog-wild with any one trend and buy the farm but to
keep the basics simple, remember your roots and introduce
the funky fads in moderation, one cog at a time. |E|
DECOR TRENDS | cabin chic
it’s the dash of luxe that
steps it up from rural to
relaxed rustic refinement.