Using Antler Lamps For Rustic Style Interior Design

Antler lamps are an excellent way to createIt is certainly unique and you can create the same
western decor. So much more than a way tospirit with antler lamps. Small lamps are created
light your home, antler lamps add character tofrom whitetail deer antlers while large light fixtures
your home. If you own a rustic cabin orsuch as chandeliers may have tiers of elk antlers
southwest style home, the rustic appeal of antlerswith rawhide lampshades. One of the most
with their beautiful shapes and variations in naturalpopular lamps is created with moose antlers,
color will give your area the unique old west feelrecognizable with their beautiful dark palms and
you are hoping to create.dark rawhide lamp shades.
Ranch owners as well as those designingEvery year, groups and associations such as the
contemporary houses have chosen antler lampsBoy Scouts will find the prized sheds. If you ever
for decades as the beautiful rustic lighting todiscover antler sheds in the wild, it is an amazing
enhance their ranch style home decor. Because ofoccurrence. Antler lamps create that same style
the smooth shape of antler lamps and chandeliersin your home and can change your home's
there is a unique charm in the antlers themselvesambiance in a beautiful way.
that wonderfully accompanies any variety ofAntlers are acquired in varying qualities that are
western furniture. There is something distinctivevalued like rare coins. The best quality is awarded
about antler lamps that ties in every element andan "A" grade. The grading system, indirectly, has
gives off a sophisticated country feel within theto do with the how much time the sheds lie
room. Antler lamps have a unique quality aboutexposed on the ground before found. The longer
them that distinctly enhances rustic beauty in anythey are left exposed, the more they break
environment.down. New antler sheds are dark brown in color.
Antler lamps also compliment many other rusticSheds that are not discovered quickly will begin to
elements in home decorating. In the Northwest orbleach in the sun until they become a chalky
"north woods" antlers may be added to snowwhite. Another reason they loose their value is
shoes and complimented with rawhide lampbecause of chew marks from small rodents and
shades to use as fabulous wall sconces. The lightstains from wet ground or moss.
colored wood and rawhide lacing of the shoe,There are also different techniques for making
combined with the leather binding and pleasantthe antler lamps themselves. Some lamp makers
glow of the rawhide shade, make it a wonderfuluse glue to hold the antlers together. Others may
match. No matter if you decide to adorn yourfasten them together with rawhide thong for a
antler lamp with southwestern light rawhiderustic Indian look. And some of the most
shades or western style dark rawhideattractive antler lamps may include a combination
lampshades, the choice is yours and the effect willof being glued, drilled and screwed together, with
be stunning.the holes sealed for a natural look. Better quality
Smaller antler chandeliers are sometimeslamps will almost always include rawhide lamp
fashioned from whitetail deer antlers while largeshades.
chandeliers may have many tiers of huge elkEach antler is a little different than any other, so
antlers. Weather your decorating space is large oreach antler lamp is a unique treasure and works
small an antler chandelier will compliment westernwonderfully for rustic lighting. Try antler lamps
home furnishings.with rawhide lamp shades in your home to create
In Jackson Hole, WY the town's square istrue rustic charm and to give it that warm,
embellished with arches created from Elk antlers.inviting look and feel that everybody loves.