Does Your Woodpile Speak to You?

Mine sure does. Doug is a devout scrap collector. That makes me one by default, as what's his is mine. We make a lot of our own furniture, odds, and ends from wood and other scrap materials. In fact, a large portion of our houseboat is built with materials that were discarded, abandoned, or literally washed up on shore. In Mexico, we recently built a house-full of furniture from a set of abandoned Mexican shutters and beams — but that story deserves its own post. I found this inspiring article by Kate Pruitt on Design Sponge that exemplifies how you can turn old cruddy wood into something chic. The wooden storage bench is a wonderful contrast to the modern feel of these white walls and simple decor in the photo on the left. Read more about the process and get inspired to create your own rustic designs here.