Rustic bedroom sets are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to create a cozy and natural aesthetic in their master suite or guest rooms. Characterized by the use of raw, often unfinished woods as well as elements like stone, antlers andanimal hides, rustic furniture calls to mind cozy cabins and pastoral charm.
In this article, I’ll share everything you need to know to decorate your bedroom with rustic style furniture, linens and accessories.
Defining the Rustic Style
What is Rustic Style? Rustic style is characterized by furnishings and decor made of unfinished, often distressed woods, as well as other natural materials and textures. This style harkens back to the simplicity and raw beauty of nature.
Characteristics of Rustic Style Furniture and Decor
- Unfinished, distressed or roughly treated wood
- Twigs, logs, tree stumps and organic shapes
- Animal motifs like deer antlers, cowhide rugs, sheepskin
- Natural fibers like jute, cotton, wool
- Earthy textures like stone, brick, leather
- Neutral colors like browns, blacks, greens, whites
The Rustic Bedroom Set
Choosing a Rustic Bed Frame Rustic bed frames are often made of unfinished solid wood planks, logs or even twigs woven together. Iron pipe bed frames also have a rugged, industrial look that pairs nicely with more natural rustic furnishings. Key features include:
- Raw wood, often distressed
- Metal piping or hardware
- No ornate carvings or finishing
- Simple joinery like peg details
Complimentary Rustic Mattresses and Bedding
For mattresses and bedding, stick to natural fibers and textures. Layer bedding and throws from materials like:
- Cotton
- Flannel
- Chenille
- Wool
- Fur and hide
Linens in neutral colors along with homespun patterns like buffalo check and plaids help complete the rustic look.
Rustic Nightstands and Dressers
For additional storage and surface space in the rustic bedroom, look for nightstands and dressers made from:
- Salvaged barn wood
- Unfinished oak or maple
- Log stacks or tree cross sections
- Old lumber reclaimed from buildings or factories
Distressed paint treatments in white, black, gray or brown help new furniture look authentically rugged. Copper hardware, cast iron pulls and hammered metal details add to the timeworn look.
Incorporating Rustic Design Touches
Rustic Lighting
Handcrafted lighting fixtures made from materials like weathered wood, tin, wrought iron, horn or antlers are synonymous with rustic decor. Chandeliers fashioned from animal horns or made up of several naked bulbs offer charming light displays. Table lamps wrapped in natural jute or burlap also introduce organic texture.
Rustic Flooring
The perfect flooring for a rustic master suite has visible wood grains and natural knots. Options include:
- Hardwood with visible grains and cracks
- Reclaimed or salvaged wood
- Wood-look tile shaped like planks
- Natural stone like slate or travertine
For those on a budget, sisal or jute area rugs provide the texture of natural flooring.
Rustic Wall Decor
Wall decor is essential for embellishing the rustic bedroom. Mount artwork and accessories directly onto exposed wood walls or lathe backdrops. Ideas include:
- Framed vintage maps, botanical prints or family photos
- Weathered wooden signs handpainted with folksy sayings
- Antlers, horseshoes, wagon wheels
- Woven tapestries or wool textiles
Create visual depth by layering wall hanging like blankets, quilts or throws made from cozy materials.
Rustic Window Treatments
For rustic cottage style, bucolic window treatments allow daylight to filter softly into the space.
- Cafe curtains in gingham or buffalo check
- Roman shades in natural jute, burlap, suede
- Linen or cotton drapes with an uneven homemade look
For additional texture, hang wood blinds made from salvaged barn boards.
Warm Touches in Rustic Style
Throw pillows, blankets and rugs crafted out of wool, mohair, sheepskin or fur infuse the space with cozy texture and warmth. Incorporate plush textiles like:
- Cable knit throws
- Mongolian fur pillows
- Nubby wool tosses
- Round rag rugs
- Cowhide floor coverings
These layers of softness offset the more rugged materials in furniture, bringing the entire look and feel of the space together.
Rustic Bedroom Decor Ideas
Wood Elements
- Use reclaimed wood planks to accent a wall or create a wood paneled accent wall. Distressed wood adds texture and a natural vibe.
- Incorporate tree stump side tables or a live edge wood headboard.
- Display natural wood logs in a corner or stacked horizontally to create rustic shelving.
Textiles
- Layer in textures like wool blankets, fur throws or nubby woven rugs.
- Add window treatments like burlap roman shades or cotton flannel curtains.
- Incorporate Native American-style patterned pillows with arrow, buffalo check, tribal motifs.
Earthy Colors
- Use neutral tones like cream, brown, tan, slate gray and olive green. Accent with pastels like sage green, pale yellow or robin’s egg blue.
- Paint or stain wood a natural honey oak or charcoal gray wash. Whitewash brick fireplaces.
- Layer in touches of black wrought iron, copper or bronze for metallic contrast.
Rustic Furnishings
- Display a set of antlers or deer horns above the bed or fireplace.
- Use a repurposed vintage trunk as a rustic coffee table.
- Add a farmhouse bed frame, salvaged barn wood nightstands or distressed cabinetry.
Vintage Accessories
- Hang a wagon wheel chandelier centered over the bed.
- Display vintage tin stars along a shelf.
- Place antique glass bottles, wooden crates or tin buckets on shelves.
The goal is create a space that feels connected to nature, with organic and salvaged materials, warm lighting and cozy textures. Layering in personal antique touches also adds to the timeworn style.
FAQs
Earth tones and neutral colors like browns, tans, greys and whites work very well in rustic design. Accent colors in pastels like sage green, light blue or pale yellow can brighten up the space.
Beds made from raw, unfinished wood or metal beds with a black or bronze finish fit a rustic aesthetic nicely. Wrought iron and wood plank beds also pair well with the cozy design scheme.
Chandeliers made from antlers or raw materials like wood branches work beautifully. Hanging pendant lights, sconce lighting or table lamps in a bronze, tin, iron or glass material would complement the bedroom as well.
Layer in pillows, throws and rugs made from wool, cotton, jute and leather. Use bedding and curtains in natural fabrics like linen, cotton and burlap. Distressed woods, reclaimed barn boards and stone surfaces also add nice textural contrast.
Wood flooring is most fitting for a rustic bedroom, especially with visible grains and surface cracks that give it a worn appearance. Other options that complement the decor include stone floors, ceramic wood-look tile or jute/sisal rugs over hardwoods or concrete.
Conclusion
The rustic bedroom set offers the perfect juxtaposition of rugged yet cozy, natural yet modern for today’s dwellers. Raw woods, natural fibers, aged metals and salvaged materials come together to create a space that feels at once grounded and connected to nature but full of charm.
Whether you prefer farmhouse chic, mountainside minimalism, urban loft living or something in between, the layers of texture and earthy elements rustic style provides transforms any bedroom into a welcoming retreat for rest and rejuvenation. Outfit your master suite or guest room with natural materials and unfussy furnishings to create your own rustic oasis.
