{"id":13933,"date":"2019-12-05T10:30:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T15:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=13933"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:48:50","slug":"bringing-barnwood-inside-will-you-go-rustic-or-contemporary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/bringing-barnwood-inside-will-you-go-rustic-or-contemporary\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing Barnwood Inside: Will You Go Rustic Or Contemporary?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the appeal of something old and worn? Is it the wisdom it possesses? Is it the stories it has to tell?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A display from Urban Barnwood<\/a> sits right inside the DutchCrafters Showroom<\/a> in Sarasota, Florida. It features samples of real barnwood in different stains. The legs are thick and strong, the colors are warm, and the knots are real. It shows the possibilities we offer for custom-made barnwood furniture that brings with it something special.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Urban Barnwood<\/a> sample display at DutchCrafters<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Barnwood is coming inside homes all over the country. After standing outside for decades, it has earned its colors, its ruggedness, and its story. Time actually reinforces its strength, and it\u2019s warm all over.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Amish<\/a>
Amish Reclaimed Wood Bar Stool<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve dismissed barnwood furniture with the idea that it only fits with rustic style d\u00e9cor, we\u2019re here to debunk that myth. While barnwood captures the feel-good nature of rustic, it\u2019s right at home with contemporary style too. Here\u2019s what\u2019s special enough about it that it works for both styles.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Kowan<\/a>
Kowan Reclaimed Barnwood Dining Table with Solid Top<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

About Barnwood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barnwood or reclaimed wood, is loved for its unique story, its rugged look and its sustainable nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barnwood is repurposed. It\u2019s taken from old barns, sheds and warehouses that have stood for decades, some for one hundred years. The barns and buildings are disassembled and the wood is then cleaned and dried, and the nails are removed. Then the wood is kiln dried to 7% moisture. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Reclaimed Wood Farm House Bed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Decades spent out in the elements create something unique that only the passing of time can create. Every piece of barnwood has a unique story, told through its texture, sun spots, knots and holes. It\u2019s stamped with history and wears the test of time proudly. It\u2019s strength and resilience shine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barn wood is used to make furniture, flooring and mantels and is popular for accent walls to create contrast in a room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love of barnwood stems from its unique features that include\nthe following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n