Usage of Rustic Hinges

There are various elements in our homes that combine artistic merit with the practical aspects and usage. Among these, there are the rustic hinges that, besides having a necessary function in a house, can define a creative and beautiful style, providing at the same time a unique look for the house. Although they are usually small elements, rustic hinges are very expressive and original, as they range in shapes, textures and colors.  

Due to the fact that they are pieces that are mandatory in supporting various massive furniture elements, rustic hinges have a high visibility and are often points of attractions in any space. The most common style of rustic hinges is given by their iron appearance that resembles the old rustic styles from the Middle Ages Europe. In France and Great Britain, the iron used to be the most specific element of the rustic look and it is still represented by the valuable antiques and artistic elements. Due to this fact, the iron hinges are best out valued if associated with rusted iron element, such as decor items like candle holders, cutlery, or even furniture pieces made of massive iron or iron bars. Besides the iron, rustic hinges also come in other heavy gouge steels that amplify the massive furniture pieces and the elegant, yet natural and simple, decors of a country inspired home.

Rustic hinges work great in combinations with other small pieces that express the rustic style, such as drawer pulls, hangers of various types or country door handles. Even more, if they are combined with heavy and expressive pieces of rustic decor, such as the wide wooded mirror frames or rustic clocks from the previous eras, the effect of these hinges is increased and enhances the whole look of the room.

The best way to combine rustic hinges with the furniture that they support is choosing natural and heavy, yet simple, textures for the furniture. While neglecting glass or plastic materials, the best choices are wood and heavy metal, which are characteristic to the rustic style and features. Combining the rustic hinges with artificial materials only ruins the country effect that these small items have, as less natural materials tend to express the modern look, rather than the older styles.

Rustic hinges are subtle, yet original ways of expressing the country style. Ranging from defined shapes to straps and geometrical figures, rustic hinges present an increased artistic potential that can be intensively used in any accommodation.