Do you want to create the “lodge look” in your lake front home? Introduce rustic lighting with fishing motifs.

Rustic lighting is characterized by the use of natural materials and motifs. Choose lighting with rustic finishes and motifs to create the proper ambiance for your log home or porch.

Your porch can be a welcoming point of entrance to your home. It can also be your gateway to the yard, garden, lake front, mountain or ocean view. The porch deserves to be considered in your lighting plan. Outdoor lighting can enhance the space, fulfill your design needs, bring extra warmth, or express your unique style. Porches call out for a personal touch. There are many choices to complement your lifestyle.

The unique nature of your home will determine the distance between your wooden posts. There is no rule for distance, but generally 100′ to 125′ is the recommended interval between lanterns on a long driveway. When the pathway is winding and heavily wooded, adjust the spacing in a way that pleases your eye and illuminates your entranceway.

Enhance your home with lighting fixtures that have natural motifs. A single fixture can bring a unique rustic touch to any room. Moose, bear, pine trees and geese are some favorites but there are many more natural images available. Click the image below to see our rustic lighting lines.

From colonial reproduction to rustic, a range of styles are available for outdoor post lanterns. Consequently the lighting comes in a range of sizes. Choosing the size of the lantern should depend on how the lantern will be seen. Will the lantern be up-close illuminating a pathway beside the house? Or will it be viewed in the distance accenting a long scenic driveway, serving as a welcoming beacon for all guests coming to your home? Generally a post lantern will appear half its actual size when viewed 50 feet away. Take distance into consideration when choosing your post lantern.

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A wood turned reproduction chandelier over the dining table will bring American Colonial charm to your room. Chandeliers come in all sizes and color choices.

Timber framed or log homes are often decorated in the rustic style, and now this distinctively American design is growing in popularity. Many homes include sophisticated natural motifs. Lighting is a key factor in any interior home design, so it is a perfect opportunity to incorporate the rustic look. Pick lights that are earthy with natural themes. Many of today’s fixtures have design patterns from nature such as pine cones, deer, moose, and bear. Whether you are recreating the American Craftsman look or simply bringing a bit of nature into your contemporary home, the rustic style is a unique way to design your living space.

Cedar lamp posts are a great choice for every style of home. The most important tip is to choose the lamp post that fits the lifestyle.

While the tapered lamp post has smooth lines to compliment most contemporary homes, the same style post can be used with timber frame homes and log homes decorated in the rustic style, which brings texture and sophistication to home decor with motifs from nature. Below is an example of a rustic style outdoor lamp on a tapered cedar wooden lamp post.