Brownie Recipe Black Beans Weight Watchers

Brownie Recipe Black Beans Weight Watchers

These vegan black bean brownies are rich, fudgy and chocolatey but not too sweet. They're also made with applesauce, less sugar, and not a lot of fat.

Vegan and lower carb?

My original recipe for black bean brownies (one of the most popular recipes on this entire website!) relies heavily on two eggs in the batter for much of the structure that isn't being provided by any sort of flour. Black beans provide a "base," but not really much structure.

Those brownies are a true family favorite, and I generally feel pretty good about serving them to my family. I'd say they're healthy-ish. They don't have a ton of fat (just 1/4 cup of oil), and black beans are high in fiber and protein. And since they're even a "zero SmartPoint" food on Weight Watchers, that means that a recipe for black bean brownies should be able to be made Weight Watchers-friendly, too.

Since I've been posting more low carb recipes, I've gotten a lot of great feedback from both readers on Weight Watchers, those with diabetes–and just readers in general who appreciate a good-for-you food that still tastes great.

So instead of just making these vegan black bean brownies with a new-to-me egg replacement, I also made them lower sugar and lower fat so they're actually Weight Watchers-friendly. Cut into 9 portions, each brownie is 6 SmartPoints; cut into 12 portions, the value is 5 SmartPoints. If I were you, I'd go with the larger brownie for 1 measly extra point. ?

I had expected the recipe to be lower in carbohydrates in general, but found that black beans aren't as low in carbs as I had expected. Since they do have quite a lot of fiber, though, the net carbs are relatively low.

Boiled flax (or chia!) "eggs"

I have long said that I really don't care for "flax eggs" as an egg-replacer since flax seeds have a really strong flavor (which, in fact, they do). Instead, I have tended to recommend a "chia egg" slurry, which is just 1 tablespoon of ground chia seeds + 1 tablespoon of lukewarm water, mixed and allowed to gel. It's okay, but it's definitely not great as egg-replacer.

But ever since one sweet reader (hi, Judy!) brought "boiled flax gel" to my attention as a better alternative egg replacement, I've been super curious. The idea is to boil whole flax seeds to separate their gelatinous portion (ew?) from the rest of the seed, and use just the gel in baking.

The link above contains the recipe that I used to make the boiled flax gel, and it goes into great detail about the entire subject. The author discusses the pros and cons of using a flax seed slurry in place of eggs in baking and the pros and cons of using boiled flax gel. He then explains exactly how to make the gel.

Although I generally prefer the more neutral color and taste of chia seeds to flax seeds, in my experimentation I found that it was much more difficult to separate the chia gel from the chia seeds after boiling than it was to separate the flax gel from the flax seeds.

I recommend at least beginning with golden flax seeds for a sure-thing. And be sure only to boil until the mixture becomes gelatinous (which I found took closer to 7 minutes at a true low boil), or again separating the gel from the seeds will become very difficult.

When baking with boiled flax gel, I have found that you really do need to rebalance the moisture in the recipe. In my limited experience, flax gel provides more moisture than eggs do without adding as much structure. That means more flax gel is necessary, the resulting batter will need to be baked longer—and the baked goods will be fudgier and less cake-like.

Other ingredients and substitutions

Dairy-Free/Egg-Free: It's a vegan recipe, so it's already dairy-free and egg-free! ?

Egg-full but still lower sugar: How about this one? If you want to make my original recipe for black bean brownies with eggs but just lower carb and more Weight-Watchers friendly, you can make the following adjustments to the original recipe. Each of 9 brownies will have a 4 SmartPoints value:

• To the two eggs already in the recipe, add one egg yolk.
• Reduce the oil to 2 tablespoons (28 g) from 1/4 cup (56 g).
• Add 1/3 cup (84 g) smooth unsweetened applesauce to the recipe.
• Reduce the light brown sugar to 1/2 cup (109 g) from 3/4 cup (264 g).
• Eliminate the chocolate chips.

Sugar/sugar-free: You can't replace the light brown sugar with a liquid sugar, but you should probably be able to replace it with coconut palm sugar. For a sugar-free replacement, try Swerve brown sugar replacement. Swerve tends to leave baked goods a bit dryer than normal, so I'd recommend adding some more moisture in the form of brewed coffee to get the batter to the proper consistency before baking.

Chocolate-free: Hahaha just kidding. Sometimes, it's easy to get carried away with substitutions, like expecting a recipe for brownies to be made, well, not brown/chocolate. I have, however, been working on a recipe for flourless blonde brownies made with white beans as a base, but it's crazy hard. Stay tuned!

Watch this 1-minute how-to video

Just push play ▶ on the video below, and watch me make these brownies. Then make your own!

Vegan Black Bean Brownies | WW Friendly, Too

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: >40 minutes

Yield: 9 to 12 brownies

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed well

1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (60 g) boiled "flax gel egg replacement"

3 tablespoons (42 g) neutral oil (like grapeseed, canola or vegetable)

1/2 cup (109 g) packed light brown sugar

3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed, your choice)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

3 tablespoons (48 g) smooth unsweetened applesauce, at room temperature

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 teaspoons strong brewed coffee (can use decaf or just more vanilla extract)

2 ounces dark dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Grease the paper with cooking oil spray, and set the pan aside.

• In a blender or food processor, place the drained and rinsed beans, "flax gel eggs," and oil, and blend or process until smooth. In a large bowl, place the brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, and whisk to combine well, breaking up any lumps in the brown sugar. Create a well in the center of the cocoa powder mixture and add the pureed bean mixture, plus the applesauce, vanilla, and coffee. Mix until well-combined. Add about half of the (optional) chocolate chips to the batter and mix to combine. The mixture will be thickly pourable.

• Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining (optional) chocolate chips evenly on top of the batter, and press down gently to help the chips adhere.

• Place the baking pan in the center of the preheated oven and bake until the top springs back when pressed gently with a finger (35 to 40 minutes). Remove the pan from the oven, place it on a wire rack (still in the pan) and allow to cool until no longer hot to the touch. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes (or the freezer for about 10 minutes). Remove from the pan and slice into 9 or 12 squares with a sharp knife.

Brownie Recipe Black Beans Weight Watchers

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Open Space Kitchen Dining And Living Room

Open Space Kitchen Dining And Living Room

Open plan kitchen ideas are all about space – space to cook, space to entertain and space for the whole family to gather, to chat and to just be. The average kitchen project has become so much more than just new look cabinetry and appliances.

The big appeal of open plan kitchen layouts is that the kitchen and cook can be part of the action when entertaining and, on a day to day basis, the whole family can be together.

In this time-pressed age, it's a real boon to be able to offer help with homework while preparing the evening meal, and to be able to keep one eye on children while managing other tasks – so you can see why it's one of the most popular kitchen ideas.

'People have become generally less formal, and so are more willing to share cooking, dining and relaxing areas,' says Tim Higham of Higham Furniture. 'When throwing a party or entertaining friends, it is seen as sociable to cook and entertain at the same time. Families also want to share the space so that they can multi-task while preparing food.'

And in summer, an open plan space really comes into its own. The majority of open plan kitchen ideas include large amounts of glass to let in the light and have easy access to garden, which vastly expands living and entertaining space.

Open plan kitchen ideas

1. Make a statement with an island

(Image credit: Tom Howley)

It's likely that an island is going to be the social hub of your kitchen when guests come over, so there's every reason to make it stand out.

A kitchen island idea that's cropping up more and more is making the feature contrast to the rest of the room, usually with color. Giving the island a twist to the rest of your color scheme will draw attention to it and make it a unique feature within your open plan space.

2. Let there be light

(Image credit: Tom Howley)

Most of us spend a lot of time in our kitchens – so, when we are eating with our family or hosting guests, it's important the space is as light and bright as possible.

It's a good idea to design your open plan kitchen to let in lots of natural light – it's also more economical, as you won't have to spend money lighting the space with electricity.

Crittall-style windows and doors are a popular choice at the moment, as their floor to ceiling style adds a real sense of drama. These full-height sliding doors also help to make the space look and feel even bigger, by making it seem like the room stretches out to the garden.

3. Incorporate original features

(Image credit: Tom Howley )

If you're blessed with original features, then be sure to include them in your open plan kitchen design.

Wooden beams, exposed bricks and original fireplaces are all incredible elements that will give the space its own unique feel, and offer a subtle nod to a house's history.

These old-school features look particularly great if you're opting for more traditional kitchen ideas within your open plan space - and sit nicely next to butler or Belfast sinks, ornate faucets and range ovens.

4. Take a vertical adventure

(Image credit: Tom Howley)

Take your open plan kitchen to the next level, quite literally, by venturing up to another storey. This room features a tall, dramatic dining space that stretches up to the top of the house.

5. Go sky high

(Image credit: Future/Alex Sarginson)

A skylight is a simple open plan kitchen idea that can really make all the difference. Not only will it usher in more natural light, but it'll also make the room feel bigger and more spacious.

This kitchen features two skylights, one above the kitchen area and one in the dining space – which creates a spotlight effect over the key entertaining spots.

6. Add more seating with an L-shaped breakfast bar

(Image credit: Future/Richard Powers)

Perhaps you've considered L-shaped kitchen ideas, but have you thought about how it might work for an island?

Creating a breakfast bar in an L-shape offers more seating on either side and gives the kitchen its own zone within an open plan space, by semi-sectioning it off.

It also works well if you have bar features built into your kitchen, as you can play bartender and serve drinks to your seated guests.

The breakfast bar pictured also features a stylish kitchen island lighting idea in the form of incredible rattan lights.

7. Get the layout right first time

(Image credit: Future / Veronica Rodriguez)

The rise of open plan kitchen ideas has had a huge impact on kitchen furniture design. What used to be a simple choice of base cupboards and wall units has exploded into hundreds of permutations.

Paradoxically, layout seems to have got simpler. The old stalwarts of galley kitchens, double galley, L-shaped and U-shaped kitchens were designed to get the maximum storage into the room and to cut down on the distance travelled to get from sink to fridge to hob – the work triangle.

These days we are used to seeing huge banks of storage, with a parallel island not only defining the zone of the kitchen but, essentially, creating a double galley and maintaining that triangle, as shown above.

8. Use furnishings to create balance

(Image credit: Future / Davide Lovatti)

The very nature of open plan kitchen furniture – kitchen cabinetry, table and chairs, and sofa – denotes the use of an area, but each area needs to feel comfortable, have it's own identity and be an integrated part of the whole. It can be a tricky balancing act to pull off.

Good kitchen lighting ideas, as seen here, will let you move the focus from zone to zone. Build up layers of light, including separate pendants in the living/dining area, and make it all fully dimmable so you can change the mood on demand.

Also – don't stint on soft furnishings and window treatments, matching drapes or blinds to an accent color in the kitchen or dining area.

9. Extend into a side return

(Image credit: Future / Davide Lovatti)

One of the most popular kitchen extension ideas is the side return, which steals little-used alley space from the side of Victorian semi-detached and terraced housing.

These are rarely more than a few feet wide, but the resulting kitchen will be bright and airy. It's a great way to gain space in small kitchen layouts without encroaching on the garden, especially in cities where outdoor space is at a premium.

10. Make space for entertaining

(Image credit: Future / Davide Lovatti)

This spacious kitchen is part of a larger living area that was made by extending and combining the ground floor rooms at the back of house.

A huge pivot door and windows offer views of the backyard, while light streams in through the skylight above. Don't get too matchy-matchy with the furniture in open plan kitchen ideas, but make sure the overall look is cohesive.

11. Create zones but also a sense of unity

(Image credit: Future / David Cleveland)

An open plan kitchen and living space depends on a combination of form and function. Before you plan your layout, think about exactly how you may use the space and how to define specific zones.

Clever use of lighting, kitchen color ideas, where you position your cooking appliances and introducing a central island are all factors that will help you distinguish cooking and dining zones in a social kitchen.

Complete the look with splashes of color, as they lead the eye around the room and make this space flow, creating a sense of unity.

(Image credit: Future / Darren Chung)

Opt for an island that can function as a showpiece as well as a multi-functional space, with a breakfast bar, high-performance induction hob and integrated appliances. If there isn't room for an island, a peninsular will often create an area where people can gather round.

'Noise can also be an issue when family members are cooking and relaxing in the same room, so make sound-dampening choices such as wooden worktops and soft-close drawers, and choose appliances for their quiet operation. Ideally the washing machine should be in a separate utility space – with a door,' says Nick Clayton of Clayton Cabinets.

13. Pare back materials in small open plan kitchen ideas

(Image credit: Future / Catherine Gratwicke)

Not all open plan kitchens are huge, but even small spaces can shine. This compact open plan kitchen benefits from a neat layout with all mod cons close to hand.

Classic cabinetry painted in a dark shade is a sophisticated choice, especially when teamed with a beautiful wooden floor. The parquet running throughout gives this room the air of a Parisian apartment, and shows that small can indeed be beautiful.

If you're working with limited space, the right small kitchen ideas can help to turn a compact kitchen into a smart, organized area.

14. Create a pleasing backdrop for diners

(Image credit: Future / Adrian Briscoe)

If you love to entertain, a kitchen-dining room is a practical solution, allowing you to be part of the action with your guests, not shut away in a cramped kitchen. Design your space accordingly.

Clever kitchen cabinet ideas can conceal most of the working elements of a kitchen, like the super-sleek units here that provide a smart and uncluttered backdrop to a modern rustic dining area.

15. Be influenced by your home's architecture

(Image credit: Future / Darren Chung)

Modern warehouse spaces and loft apartments are ideal candidates for open plan kitchen ideas. Follow the lead of existing finishes, such as exposed-brick walls or vast utilitarian windows, choosing an oversized island in proportion to the space.

Blocky designs and work-like materials, such as stainless steel, can be softened with muted colors and touches of wood to create sensitive modern kitchens that can hold their own in the space and feel inviting.

16. Choose curves to improve circulation

(Image credit: Future / Darren Chung)

An important consideration in open plan kitchen ideas is flow.

Curves are great at subtly directing traffic, keeping children away from danger spots and stopping guests from getting under your feet. The curved end of this Shaker-style unit ensures there are no sharp corners to knock into.

Heating a large space can also be costly. The best solution is to install underfloor heating for all-round ambient warmth.

17. Provide a place for guests to perch

(Image credit: Future / Richard Gadsby )

Think about where people will sit while you cook and where you would like to eat once the food is served.

'When considering short stay seating, such as breakfast bars, situate it away from the area where you will be working so that no one gets in the way, but close enough that conversation can flow easily,' says Stephanie Dedes, design and marketing manager of Charles Yorke.

Is an open plan kitchen a good idea?

An open plan kitchen is often considered a good idea, especially in a modern home.

One of the big surprises can be just how little space you need to add to gain enough useable room for a dining area in your existing kitchen – sometimes a mere matter of feet is all you need to fit a compact solution such as banquette or bench-style seating.

How do you make an open plan kitchen?

It is a lot easier than you think to make an open plan kitchen in your home.

An expensive extension is not the only option for gaining space. A first step should always be to see if there is more potential in the space you already have – for instance, a little-used dining room, part of a hallway, a garage. It's worth calling in the professionals at this early stage, as a trained eye will see solutions you simply won't, and will have the experience and know-how to get the very best from the space.

A hard-working space will need the right framework in place – again something that needs addressing at the start of the project and where a good designer can help.

'An interior designer is different from an interior decorator who chooses colors and cushions,' says designer John Osborn. 'A good designer should understand the technical aspects of drainage, electrics, water supply and waste, pipework, plumbing, cables and lighting circuits – all the structural elements required to realise the best design.

'An electrician will put sockets and switches wherever is easiest, not necessarily where they look most attractive, while an interior designer will create something that works functionally and aesthetically.' This is especially challenging in open plan kitchen ideas where a range of services are required.

(Image credit: Future / Davide Lovatti)

Does an open plan kitchen add value?

In a nutshell, yes. One of the most popular home transformation projects to add value to a house is knocking through between an existing kitchen, dining and living room to create an open plan kitchen space.

Improving the spatial flow or maximising the views to the garden can add value if done right, but do take structural advice before you start. An architect or builder can offer suggestions for improving an open plan kitchen layout, or design useful kitchen storage ideas.

With so many owners reconfiguring space for the sole purpose of creating an open plan kitchen, many kitchen designers are very experienced at seeing the bigger picture and often have good contacts with local builders. 'Your kitchen designer may also know of an architect who has undertaken a similar project,' suggests says Katy Paul, designer at Richard Baker Furniture.

Does an open plan kitchen need planning permission?

While knocking down walls is relatively simple (rarely requiring planning permission but still needing building regulations), many extensions now qualify for permitted development, so there's no need for planning permission but there may be party wall issues.

Always check with your local planning office. Part of the big appeal of an extension lies in adding glass doors and skylights to flood the area with light, and these are subject to building regulations relating to thermal efficiency. Your glass supplier, builder or architect will be able to advise here.

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space.

Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

Open Space Kitchen Dining And Living Room

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Wall Decor Living Room Rustic

Wall Decor Living Room Rustic

BRIAN WOODCOCK

Cozy, laid back, comfortable, welcoming—nothing says come and sit awhile more than a rustic living room. From dark and traditional to modern and chic, these stylish living rooms deliver rustic decorating ideas to help you transform any room into a rustic retreat of your own.

Whether in a cabin, a cottage, a farmhouse, or a new-build in the suburbs, creating a rustic look is easy. It starts with a mix of textures and materials such as weathered wood beams and stone fireplace surrounds, wood and metal furniture paired with leather and natural linen covered seating, and natural sisal and cozy wool rugs. The more layered the better! Then it's on to the comfort factor with a seating arrangement made of the perfect trifecta of rustic living room furniture: a comfortable sofa, a pair of cozy, curl-up-in chairs, and a coffee table that welcomes games and snacks as easily as a pretty stack of coffee table books topped with decorative bowl. Keep the room connected by choosing paint colors, fabrics, and accessories all in a relaxing neutral color palette full of warm grays, browns, and greens pulled straight from nature.

Once your living room is ready for company, keep on going with more rustic decorating ideas for your kitchen and bathrooms and give your whole house that warm and inviting rustic feel.

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In country superstar Ronnie Dunn's barn-inspired retreat, he and designer Rachel Halvorson created a cozy-and-inviting (hello, towering white slipcovered wingbacks) meets rough-and-tough (read: stunning antler chair) aesthetic. Surrounding the rustic furniture, interior Z-brace board-and-batten shutters give a playful nod to a barn, while varying widths of creamy white poplar paneling create an airy ambience.

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Rustic Wood Beams and Reclaimed Barnwood

An impressive floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace—accented with a hunky reclaimed wood beam mantel—lends rustic texture to this lakeside cabin's living room. The planked barnwood ceiling reinforces the cozy, rustic feel while deep, tufted sofas (covered in neutral Crypton fabric for easy care) encourage a kick-back-with-a-book sort of afternoon.

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Corrugated Metal

This Leiper's Fork, Tennessee, home is bursting at the beams with ingenious ideas for all things rustic, reclaimed, and repurposed. In the living room, a panel of salvaged corrugated metal provides the perfect backdrop for the vintage Orley woodstove, while matte gray-black paint is a sophisticated canvas for a casual mix of framed and unframed family silhouettes, oil paintings, and a vintage deer mount. Slipcovers made from drop cloths (sold at home-improvement stores) make for a durable, family- and pet-friendly furniture covering.

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Neutral Color Palette

A neutral palette comes alive when it consists of a combination of light to dark hues in mix of textures, as this rustic living room by designer Melissa Ervin exhibits. From top to bottom, natural woven-shade capped lamps sit atop metal-and-wood side tables, pillows made from vintage textiles decorate a mohair and leather sofa, and a hide rug tops the nubby sisal floor covering.

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Warm Wood Walls

While this sophisticated living room is located in a renovated and repurposed barn (really, it is!), it delivers rustic inspiration that can be applied to any space. The walls and ceiling are planked with reclaimed pine, and the homeowners had the rustic cedar post cut at a local sawmill, requesting that the original bark and moss stay intact to remain as natural as possible. A built-in corner shelf, made of the same wood as the wall and ceiling paneling, adds a charming spot for books and collections. Adding to the rustic vibe: The chandelier is made of an antique wagon wheel, and the coffee table is an old industrial cart.

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Modern Rustic Furnishings

To create a rustic living room that is full of sophistication, keep things on the straight and narrow. In this ample living space that accommodates both seating and dining areas, the warm natural materials—and charming checked fabric—are there but the furniture pieces all boast clean lines and tailored shapes—no overstuffed upholstery here.

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Aged Natural Materials

Surround yourself with aged natural materials and the result is pure rustic beauty. In this cozy window-wrapped sunroom, homeowner Ellen Allen combined a reclaimed wood planked ceiling and walls, an extended stone "baseboard," and a brick floor to set the rustic scene. An unexpected Lucite table and lots of lush indoor plants and trees keep the room from feeling too dark and heavy.

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Helen Norman

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Natural Stone Surround

Inspired by a room in a Ralph Lauren catalog, these Maryland homeowners added a fieldstone half-wall and fireplace surround. A reclaimed beam rescued from a log cabin serves as the mantel, which is topped with rustic accessories such as an antique iron gate, antlers, and crockery.

Annie Schlechter

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Rustic Whitewashed Brick

If you love the rustic texture of brick, but not the dark colors it brings, opt for a whitewashed look, as DIY blogger Jenna Sue did in this cabin. A mortar wash treatment (also known as a "German smear") gives red brick an authentically aged look.

Lincoln Barbour

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Top-To-Bottom Texture

The secret to this inviting rustic living room? Top-to-bottom texture: starting from the scuffed ceiling beams (salvaged from an old warehouse) to the velvet-covered armchair to the dhurrie-topped sisal rug. Add a wood-planked coffee table, some foraged pine cones, a stack of birch logs, and a vintage tobacco basket above the mantel, and you have a rustic look that can't be beat.

Wynn Myers, styling by Becki Griffin

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Rustic Architectural Salvage

Chippy and peel-y architectural salvage brings a living room instant age and texture. After all, you do find "rust" in "rustic." The living room of this grain silo-turned-guest house features numerous reuses of rustic salvage, including weathered sheet metal siding, chippy wood window frames, and even an old Champagne shipping crate that homeowner Amy Kleinwachter topped with a grain sack cushion to make into a footstool.

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Pickled Wood Walls

Give pine-paneled walls a fresh makeover by pickling them. The result is a living room that is pure cabin chic. Keep the rest of the rooms' furniture light to continue the modern-meets-rustic look.

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Porch-Worthy Furnishings

Channel this South Carolina screened-in porch to create the ultimate rustic living room. To get the look, start with a rusty-red painted floor and a massive stone fireplace (don't forget a hand-hewn wood mantel!), add a mix of rattan or Old Hickory hoop chairs plus a cozy braided rug, then substitute the sofa with a charming wood bed swing. Wrought-iron light fixtures and striped pillows complete the rustic look.

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Warm, Textured Materials

Rather than letting the existing red brick wall define the space, homeowners Neil Frauenglass and George Case chose to paint it a creamy white. From there, they layered a new sisal rug with leather, wicker, wood, and linen to create a stylish and personal rustic space. An old wagon wheel and a collection of vintage mounts add the finishing touches.

Victoria Pearson, styling by Heather Bullard

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Rustic Built-In Cabinet

If you want to keeps things on the lighter side and don't want a full-out cabin look, start with just one or two rustic elements, such as a simple reclaimed beam mantel or a cabinet crafted of salvaged wood.

Helen Norman, styling by Natalie Warady

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Textured Walls

In this rustic living room, designer James Farmer combined two textures for one warm and cozy surround as a beige grasscloth wallpaper adds woven texture above horizontally-planked wainscoting. Elsewhere, windowpane plaid-covered chairs and pillows provide timeless pattern.

Mike Gartan

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View-Welcoming French Doors

Let nature provide the decoration by installing large windows or French doors to invite the outdoors in. Painting the walls and ceiling a light color lets the outdoor views shine even more.

Brian Woodcock, styling by Heather Chadduck Hillegas

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Rustic Reclaimed Materials

For a guaranteed rustic look, start with reclaimed materials. In this Mississippi home, the homeowners set the scene with salvaged heart-pine floors, then used old paving bricks to give the fireplace a been-around-forever feel. On top, horizontal planked wood doors hide the television.

BRIAN WOODCOCK, styling by Natalie Warady

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Hand-Hewn Stone

Upholstered wing chairs and a vintage leather sofa make for cozy seating in this hand-hewn stone wrapped room. When the homeowners discovered the uneven stone under the drywall, they decided to leave it exposed to showcase the home's original beauty. The low-slung ceiling, punctuated by exposed wood rafters, adds to the room's cozy factor.

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Rustic Wood Furnishings

One signature piece can set the whole rustic tone. In fashion and interior designer Jenni Kayne's California retreat, a sculptural driftwood coffee table stands out against the all-white walls and sectional sofa.

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Natural Wood Walls

Hold that paintbrush! Stain or simply seal wood shiplap walls to give a room a more rustic look and feel. In this farmhouse living room, the wood wall's warm tones also provide a cozy backdrop to furniture and pillows in a pretty color palette of varying grays and blues.

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Airy Backdrop

Rustic doesn't have to mean dark. In her family's Texas ranch house, designer Lisa Hilderbrand created an airy living room with a rustic twist by installing a new stucco fireplace topped with a wood mantel and layering lots of "take-a-beating" materials such as wood-plank laminate flooring, leather furniture, seagrass rugs, and a stone-and-steel coffee table.

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Dark Paint Color

To instantly up the cozy factor, paint all walls, trim, and even the ceiling, a deep, dark color (here, Downpipe by Farrow & Ball). Pull a leather club chair up to the fire and let the nesting begin!

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Warm Wood Surround

Nothing sets a rustic scene more than a surround of dark and weathered wood—the more aged and rugged the better! Frame windows and horizontally planked walls with the same species and tone of wood add architectural interest without becoming a distraction. Balance the dark wood with a grouping of white or off-white upholstery.

Wall Decor Living Room Rustic

Source: https://www.countryliving.com/home-design/decorating-ideas/g29237051/rustic-living-room-ideas/

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