Rustic Country Decor Ideas For Patio and Backyard

When deciding how to decorate your patio and backyard area you might want to give a thought to the Rustic Country Decor look. It's one of comfort, relaxation, handcrafted items, and whimsy. You want to create a welcoming "lived-in" atmosphere. A look that uses your favorite country decor and furnishings to give the visitor the feeling they can really relax and enjoy themselves here. Rustic country style decor is both feminine and masculine at the same time as well incorporating nature and animals in it's organic design.

Rustic Outdoor Furniture Styles You'll Want To Consider:

* Wood

* Log

* Wrought Iron

* Camp style

Wooden Country Furniture Types Include:

* Cedar

* Teak

* Adirondack

A special emphasis on should be put on Cedar and Teak as they are woods that can be made into many pleasing styles and shapes. Single traditional chairs, benches of all sizes and styles, tables, picnic tables, side tables, etc.

There are many places online and offline where you can purchase this great rustic handmade furniture. Consider your budget, but don't forget that you can also create your own rustic twig willow furniture if you're handy with a saw, leather strips and wood shaping tools, etc. Rustic twig willow furniture is timeless and because it's so sturdy will last for years.

Rustic Log Furniture You Can Create

* Log Shelves

* Log Chairs and Benches

* Birch Bark Furniture such as side tables

* Log Picture Frames or framed mirrors

* Flower Baskets

* Framed Clocks

* Pergolas, Arbors, Trellis

Almost everyone has grandparents or aunts and uncles who had wrought iron furniture out in their patio. It is passed down from generation to generation and never really goes out of style.

Wrought Iron is an enduring favorite for many. You can't beat the sturdiness of wrought iron when it comes to uniquely designed and decorative furniture. It weathers and wears well. There is probably a craftsman in your area that can create custom made iron furniture for you. Wrought iron furniture available to purchase includes: chairs, beautifully styled benches, loveseats, wrap-a-round tree benches, arbors, etc.

These are the types of decor items you can make yourself if you're handy or if you're not good with tools you can easily find them locally or on the net.

* A Water Feature: pond, fountain, river made of rocks

* A Waterwheel

* Rustic Type of Bird Bath

* Rooster Weathervane and Wall Plaque

* Small Wooden Bridge

* Bird Houses and Bird Feeders of all shapes made out of wood and tin

* Beehive Wind chimes

* Horse related items placed (wall decor, blankets, saddle, statues, etc)

* A Miniature Wagon (can be used as a planter as well)

* Decorative Hanging Plant Hooks (wood/wrought iron)

* Wrought Iron Garden Stakes

* A Rope Shelf (hang against a wall for security)

* Twig Trellis

* Rustic Outdoor Flags (great animal and nature scenes are available)

* Patio and Straw Mats (again nature/animal motifs)

* Half-Barrel Water Fountain (several styles are available)

* You might want to redo your patio pavers or install new ones using the "Basket-Weave" pattern, as it's a traditional Country pattern.

* How about the traditional red and white "gingham" table cloth for your patio or backyard table.

* Fill up an old pair of boots with potting soil and make a planter or two-now that's country!

* If you have an inexpensive Country/Rustic art print, you can exhibit it outside after giving it 2 or 3 coats of (water-based only!) Polyurethane to seal it. If you used "oil-based" Polyurethane it could yellow and crack over time.

* You can always go yard/garage sale hunting and pick-up some great "folk-art" or nicely made handcrafted Rustic looking items.

* Have a messy looking green bush or shrub just sitting there? Get out the clippers (electric or handheld) and make a country inspired topiary! Start shaping a horse, chicken, cow, eagle, dog, any type of animal you'd find in a country setting.

* Rustic outdoor lighting fixtures can be purchased on or offline too. These days there are many great and unique styles to choose from including old fashioned lanterns.

* Before "going country" think about what type of furniture you'd like and which of the many decor items will match the overall look you're going for. Maybe you can get a piece of paper out and sketch what you see in your mind's eye. Then make a little effort and make it happen. The rustic country décor theme is satisfying, relaxing and timeless so you'll never have worry about it going out of style.