Texas Hill Country Style: How to Furnish With Rustic Barnwood
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What Makes Hill Country Style
Texas Hill Country style is warm, relaxed and built to last. Think limestone walls, cedar posts, metal roofs and porches wide enough for a crowd. Inside, the look is simple. Big wood, honest materials and nothing too fussy.
That is exactly why rustic barnwood furniture fits so well there. It has the same weathered, lived-in feel as the land around it.
Mix one or two heavy wood pieces per room with lighter textures like linen, leather and iron. Too much wood starts to feel like a lodge. The right amount feels like home.
Room by Room Ideas
Dining room
A long trestle dining table is the heart of a Hill Country home. Go 8 feet or longer if you host big family dinners.
Living room
Anchor a stone fireplace with a barnwood mantel, then add a reclaimed coffee table in front of a leather sofa.
Primary bedroom
An arched barnwood bed under a vaulted ceiling feels grand without trying too hard.
Porch and lake house
A wood porch swing and barnwood bunk beds are made for weekends at the lake.
Colors and Finishes That Work
Hill Country homes lean warm. So classic weathered barnwood is a natural fit. If your home has lots of white limestone, a lighter planed finish keeps things bright. Meanwhile, painted barnwood in red or teal adds a ranch house accent.
| Your home | Finish to try |
|---|---|
| White limestone, bright rooms | Planed barnwood or beetle kill pine |
| Dark stone, leather, iron | Classic weathered barnwood |
| Ranch house with color | Red or teal painted barnwood |
Caring for Wood in Central Texas
Central Texas is humid outside and dry inside once the AC runs. Wood notices that. Therefore, keep solid wood a few feet from AC vents and out of all-day direct sun. In addition, wipe spills quickly and use coasters on tables. That is really all it takes.
Curious about where reclaimed lumber comes from? The USDA Forest Service research library has published research on giving old lumber a second life.
We build every piece by hand in Colorado and ship free to Austin, Dallas and every Texas address. See our Austin rustic furniture page or call (970) 518-2883.
Quick Answers
What furniture fits Texas Hill Country style?
Solid wood pieces with natural texture, like barnwood beds, long trestle dining tables, mantels and porch swings, mixed with leather, linen and iron.
Does barnwood furniture work in Texas humidity?
Yes. Kiln dried, sealed barnwood handles Texas well. Keep it away from direct AC vents and let it settle for a few days after delivery.
Can I get rustic barnwood furniture shipped to Austin?
Yes. Raised In a Barn ships free to Austin and every address in the lower 48 states.