I've been on the hunt for some concepts for a boy's room that aren't too precious or expected. Something that kind of randomly occurred to me was the idea of adirondack or log-style furniture, which is very masculine and durable, yet all-American and somewhat eco-friendly given that it is mostly hand-made in America and thus avoids the off-gassing chemicals used in particle-board and veneer furniture as well as the transportation costs associated with cheaper imports.
I've always loved log furniture when we've vacationed out west, but wondered if it would look too theme-y and out of place in another part of the country (e.g. the Midwest.) I've concluded that since the most substantial piece of baby furniture I'll likely get will be a dresser (in lieu of a changing table) and it won't be a whole suite of matching pieces, the theme won't be too overwhelming. We can get a stained wood crib to begin with, and upgrade to a log-style headboard or canopy bed later if we decide we like this aesthetic. But rustic furniture can also blend well with other materials and metals like antique bronze or brass with all sorts of reclaimed or antiqued wood, so we don't have to feel confined to more pieces in this exact style in the future when adding to the room.
Here are some examples of dressers I've found so far as options.
I can't decide whether it will be an issue to have bark-veneered furniture in a child's room - while most pieces are coated to death with polyurethane to prevent peeling, it might be preferable still to go with a smoother-finished piece. In this case, here are a few options in that direction.
There is so much more out there and this is just a small sampling of things I happened to like. Looking forward to doing more research, as this is a look I don't often get the chance to use here in Chicago!
I've always loved log furniture when we've vacationed out west, but wondered if it would look too theme-y and out of place in another part of the country (e.g. the Midwest.) I've concluded that since the most substantial piece of baby furniture I'll likely get will be a dresser (in lieu of a changing table) and it won't be a whole suite of matching pieces, the theme won't be too overwhelming. We can get a stained wood crib to begin with, and upgrade to a log-style headboard or canopy bed later if we decide we like this aesthetic. But rustic furniture can also blend well with other materials and metals like antique bronze or brass with all sorts of reclaimed or antiqued wood, so we don't have to feel confined to more pieces in this exact style in the future when adding to the room.
Here are some examples of dressers I've found so far as options.
ADK Design Birch and Hickory Dresser (located midway down page)
ADK Design Twig Design Pine and Hickory Dresser (midway down page)
The Log Furniture Store Adirondack Twig 6-Drawer Dresser
I can't decide whether it will be an issue to have bark-veneered furniture in a child's room - while most pieces are coated to death with polyurethane to prevent peeling, it might be preferable still to go with a smoother-finished piece. In this case, here are a few options in that direction.
Log Furniture Store Big Woods 6-Drawer Dresser
Log Furniture Store Mountain Series Aspen 8-Drawer Dresser
There is so much more out there and this is just a small sampling of things I happened to like. Looking forward to doing more research, as this is a look I don't often get the chance to use here in Chicago!
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