Category Archives: Rustic Furniture

Fresh Picks – 12.11.12

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Here’s a roundup of some of our most exciting arrivals from the past couple of weeks. Lots of lovely new stuff, as well as some old favourites coming back into stock. A special mention for our brand new furniture collections, ‘Vintage Leather‘ and ‘Distressed Pine‘.

Full of brilliantly classy and stylish leather sofas and chairs, the Vintage Leather collection makes us here at The Orchard think of great old films. And our fondness for Scandinavian style and appeal is met by the rustic, industrial charm of the Distressed Pine pieces.

As always, all of our images can also be found via our Pinterest page. Lots of activity here at The Orchard recently!

Get the look – Downton Abbey

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Downton Abbey mentioned.

Downton Abbey has become one of the country’s most staggeringly successful programmes of recent years, quickly establishing itself as a flagship title of ITV. The meticulously designed show has been praised for its attention to detail, in terms of props and locations, and it seems people can’t get enough of the vintage style on display.

Grand, classical, traditional, ornate; all keywords when describing the aesthetic appeal of Downton. They are also, coincidentally, keywords which you can find throughout The Orchard’s products!

Recently concluding its third series, Downton Abbey has been snapped up and televised in over 100 countries across the world since its inception just over two years ago. Nominations and awards have quickly followed, pocketing Emmys and Golden Globes (amongst many others), as well as Bafta Craft Awards for sound and directing. The first season even broke a Guinness World Record for the most critically well-received show in the world. Hordes of fans ensure viewing figures gravitate around the 9m mark, cementing the widespread popularity of everything classically vintage.

All of which led us to thinking…a hugely popular programme which features furniture, interiors and trends similar to those of The Orchard – let’s see if we can show how we can help our customers create their own little slice of Downton! A dash of baroque styling, a splash of antique white paint, a flourish of vintage; whether its transforming an entire room, or a subtle addition to a space, we have plenty of options for you. Downton Abbey is off our screens until Christmas, but hopefully we can help you fill the void until its return.

And don’t just take our word for it! We recently had two of our products featured in The Times as part of their Downton Abbey inspired ‘Bricks & Mortar’ section…

Downton Abbey’s return cannot come soon enough for us here at The Orchard. Be sure to check out all of the photos in the blog on our Pinterest profile too!

 

Downton Abbey mentioned.

Get The Look – ‘Scandi Chic’

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Shabby Chic is a well known, widely used term these days. A wide net which can be cast over themes such as ‘rustic‘, ‘vintage’, ‘retro’, Shabby Chic has become hugely popular, with us here at The Orchard and across the world. Meanwhile, the simple charm and style of Scandinavian style has long been admired by many (and not just that well known flat-pack megastore).

So it seems logical that when the two collide, they produce ‘Scandi Chic’! Combining the rustic of Shabby with the nordic of Scandi to make something very, very Chic.

The look is characterised by the clean, straight wooden lines and white or neutral tones of Scandinavia, coupled with the rustic-inspired furniture and vintage-esque interior accessories which have become Shabby Chic hallmarks. Simplicity is key to achieving the image.

Traditionally Scandinavian flourishes, such as wicker, glass and natural soft furnishings, can be incorporated. Wicker especially is extremely versatile, both in how it is used as well as where in the home.

We have always placed ourselves within the Shabby Chic bracket, and no less so do we see elements of Scandi Chic in many of the products we sell. We even have a cast iron decorative Stag’s Head!

Most of these items are tasters of much larger collections and ranges. We are constantly updating our products, and our website, so head over to the website and have a nosy through our Scandi Chic offerings.

Also, all of the images from this blog entry, and all of the others, are available on our Pinterest profile. Feel free to browse our boards!

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Rustic Furniture to transform your Lounge and Dining Room

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If you are considering giving your home a bit of an update, then you should consider investing in some gorgeous rustic furniture.

Rustic furniture can give any room a much needed pick me up, especially during the long, dark Winter months which are approaching first (it’s less than 100 days until Christmas don’t you know!).

Dining rooms and lounges are two types of room which really look lovely when accented with some rustic furniture.  These are two rooms which visitors and most likely to see first, so should be high on your list of priorities when it comes to revamping your home’s look.

One of the best things about rustic furniture is its versatility.  You can easily mix it with any existing furniture that you have to make a focal point to the room, or have a complete overhaul and redesign the entire look and feel of the room.

There are many different types of rustic furniture available and, because it goes so well with vintage accessories, you can play around with lots of different bits and pieces to achieve the look that you want.

Just you wait, with your lounge and dining room given a whole new lease of life, you won’t be able to stop yourself from inviting everyone over all the time!

How to create Rustic Luxe in your home

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…reclaimed wood, antique accents, and romantic textures all with a cool, clean modern feel…

 

 

That’s more or less how we’d sum up Rustic Luxe (sometimes known as Rough Luxe across the pond). It’s a look which, when created properly, can transport you to a Scandinavian ski-lodge. Here’s an example of how a room can display Rustic Luxe…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rustic Luxe is a style achievable without necessarily changing an entire room. Simple positioning of a few items can communicate the same level of classic style in a specific area.

 

 

These kind of looks, whilst being stylish and modern with a ‘rough around the edges’ element, can also be quite whimsical in their effect. Some of the pieces which can be used to achieve the Rustic Luxe feel have a ‘Narnia-esque’ quality – great, solid wooden beams; elegant, delicate looking furniture; classically framed mirrors; grand photo frames, all with strong overtones of natural elegance.

 

 

A key factor of Rustic Luxe is the marriage of practicality and this different, but extremely relevant style.

 

 

The Orchard stock a large number of items which can be used to great effect in a Rustic Luxe environment. Some of our most popular items are part of our ‘reclaimed and natural woods’ collection, a range of products with a huge variety of different bits and bobs. Whether it’s practical storage solutions, elegant lighting solutions or homely natural wooden furniture, we’ve plenty of items to help you create your own Rustic Luxe haven.

 

 

Here are just a few of the Rustic Luxe items we stock.

 

 


 

 
And, a few more – why not!
 

 

 

 
Hopefully you’ve gotten a taste of what Rustic Luxe is all about, if you’re anything like us you’ll already be a fan! Head over to our website and have a look around.

 

 

 

 

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