"Rustic" is thrown out there to describe everything from farmhouse decor to a Tuscan-style estate, so what does it actually mean? Do you need to live in a legit log cabin to be considered rustic, or ...

The modern rustic revival movement is proving to be a big 2026 design trend, signaling a desire for home design that feels warm, grounded, and organic. After years of sleek minimalism and ...

A sophisticated blend of country, vintage, and ethereal wedding styles, a rustic affair is often categorized by unique woven elements, floral-adorned tablescapes, wooden backdrops, and farm-to-table ...

Interior design is a reflection of the homemaker. Consider this – you enter a home and immediately fall in love with the furniture because it screams ‘you’. The colour palette personally speaks to ...

Longtime readers of this column no doubt are familiar with my penchant for juxtaposing the old and new and even sometimes mixing styles. However, in doing that, the basic tenets of design must always ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A furniture store located behind Mel's Diner in Lafayette opened April 27 and offers 100 percent wood furniture with many of the pieces designed by the owner. Rustic House Furniture, 412 Maurice St., ...