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24 Rustic Bedroom Ideas for Designing the Most Relaxing Retreat
Theres something so charming about rustic decor. This popular room style, with its friendly come on in! spirit, tends to make one feel right at home. To achieve that warm, relaxing feel in your sleeping spaces, weve rounded up our favorite rustic bedroom ideas with loads of country charm, understated elegance, and good ol grit, too.Unique rustic bedroom ideas show up all over the bedroom starting with the bones of a room. Character-rich wood shiplap or beadboard or paneled wainscoting brings an instant cozy, cabin-like feel. No wood paneling? There are plenty of cozy bedroom paint colors to create warmth. Lovingly scuffed wood floors are layered with perfectly imperfect vintage rugs. And dont forget to look up. Wood ceiling ideaswhether new or reclaimedmight just be the ultimate clutch move of all simple rustic bedroom ideas! Whats great about rustic decor is that you go all in or add just a few rustic, yet refined touches. Weathered wood furniture, antiques and vintage treasures, and collected quilts provide a sense of history, as well as smart rustic bedroom ideas on a budget. Modern rustic bedroom ideasclean-lined furniture, whimsical wallpaper, fresh white paint on the wallsfeel just as authentic and are a favorite of many farmhouse decor enthusiasts. Perhaps this anything-goes approach is why rustic decorating is trendingand here to stay for good.Here are more bedroom decorating ideas youll love:1Go For Wood, Wood, and More WoodChase DanielTo match the rustic charm of the original section of the house, this new bedroom addition was built with similar-looking pine floors and shiplap walls. Texas couple Melissa and Roy Duckworth, with their builder son Clay (Duckworth Custom Homes), left the walls raw and simply added an oil finish to the floors. We wanted to preserve that old patina, Clay says. Get the Look:Trim Paint Color: Lehigh Green by Benjamin MooreRELATED: Tour more of this Texas Hill Country bungalow that was destined for the wrecking ball.2Incorporate Timeless AntiquesRoger DaviesThis hand-painted French screen was unearthed at a local antiques store just as designer Alexis Garrett was putting the finishing touches on this bedroom. The piece acts as a headboard as well as a focal point in the small bedroom. A bobbin-style table holds bedside guest essentials.RELATED: See why bobbin decor is having a moment.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Cover the Walls in Reclaimed WoodAnnie SchlechterIn this primary bedroom, designer Amy Meier added instant age to the new construction by wrapping the room in vertically installed reclaimed barn boards. The woody walls also feature built-in bookshelves and a writing desk nook. 4Layer Lots of TextureThis primary bedroom boasts the ultimate rustic backdrop with its original stone walls and exposed ceiling beams. To soften the hard edges, the homeowner mixed in quilted bedding, a cashmere buffalo check blanket, and a sheepskin-style rug. A chippy bedside table and weathered iron bed frame add an extra dose of humbleness. RELATED: Charming Farmhouse Decor Items You Can Buy Now on AmazonAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below5Embrace Historic ColorTara DonneSometimes a rooms rustic charm is just waiting to be uncovered, like in this New Hampshire farmhouse bedroom. After removing dated wallpaper, the homeowners discovered a pretty green shade that they ultimately decided had to stay. Brown wood furniture and a vintage wool rug bring extra layers of rusticity to the guest room. RELATED: These 20+ green paint colors will liven up any room.6Pick Weathered Wood FurnitureDavid A. LandThis black spool bed could have gotten a fresh coat of paint to give it a new life, but with its perfectly imperfect weathered wood finish, its right at home in this 1800s farmhouse. Yarn-dyed striped bedding brings a tailored look to the the chippy bed frame. RELATED: Tour more of this restored 1800s farmhouse that proves some things just get better with age.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Choose Homespun BeddingSara Ligorria-TrampFor added rustic flair in this bunk room, patchwork quilts top the beds along with leather bolster pillows. The custom built-ins feature wood left unpainted, which keeps the room feeling lodge-like. The stained glass windows came from an antiques store that specializes in architectural salvage.Get the Look: Wall Paint Color:Lamp Black Milk Paint by General FinishesRELATED: Need to Sleep a Crowd? Try These Nostalgic Bunk Room Ideas8Open Up the CeilingDane Tashima, styling by Frances BaileyDuring the renovation of this 1730s home, the homeowners removed the existing 6'5" drop ceiling and took the space up to the rafters for a soaring 16' vaulted bedroom. Reclaimed wood for the ceiling, windowsill, and even the headboard brings rustic charm.RELATED: See more how a family turned this run-down property into a dream come true.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Whiten UpMarta Xochilt PerezSometimes the most rustic of spaces just needs a glow up to feel fresh again, like this lofted bunk room in a Michigan lake house. A coat of crisp white paint highlights the architectural details while hiding any imperfections in wood that has seen better days. Outfitted with a set of twin beds bookended with camp stools, this sleeping space is just right for indoor camp outs.RELATED: These are the best white paint colors for every room in your house.10Wrap the Room in Woodland WallpaperMax Kim-BeeWith its whimsical woodland wallpaper, this sleeping space evokes a forest-like feeling. A rustic wood-paneled bed frame and natural woven accents like the window shades and rug add even more rich texture.RELATED: The 10 top removable wallpapers, tested by our editorsAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below11Get Creative With StorageMarta Xochilt PerezIn this rustic Wisconsin cabin, the tiny wood-clad guest room was lacking essential clothing storage. Thanks to a slim corner shelf and a walk in the woods, a stick-turned-hanging-rod now provides a fitting place to hang shirts and jackets. Plaid curtains frame the windows and a colorful wool camp blanket dresses the bed.RELATED: Bring country charm to any room with a handsome wood ceiling.12Add Instant Age With Wood PanelingAnnie SchlechterFor a room that looks like its been around forever, add instant age and architectural interest with classic board-and-batten paneling. In this guest bedroom, designer Amy Meier intentionally left the knots in the wood untreated so they would show through the paint and reveal the natural timber beneath. The salvaged floor boards came from an old sewing factory.RELATED: See more of this new Michigan lake house that feels like it's been there for ages.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Store Books in Makeshift ShelvesHelen NormanIntroducing the worlds most charming homespun bookshelvesmade from vintage peach crates! If mimicking the same creative concept, make sure to secure the containers to the wall. Black bamboo chairs from the 1980s provide a perfect perch for catching up on reading by the fire.RELATED: See more of how this small-town 1800s farmhouse got restored.14Camp It UpBrian Woodcock, styling by Natalie WaradyWhen you cant camp under the stars, take it inside! Tucked under the eaves, a pair of camp cots outfitted with wool throws and plaid pillows makes for a comfy sleepover or napping spot. Exposed stone and wood walls maintain a rustic, outdoorsy feel. RELATED: Explore what happens when two brothers overhauled this fixer-upper for their families.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Keep Nostalgia AliveSean LitchfieldFrom the antique Earlys of Witney point blanket to the tramp art frame hanging over the bed, this boys bedroom feels like stepping back in time. Other nostalgic touches include pinned-up animal sketch prints and a pair of deer mounts. Reproduction Swiss Army blankets make cozy curtains thanks to simple clip-and-ring sets.RELATED: These cabin decorating ideas will turn your home into a cozy, collected escape. 16Hang Old SignageMax Kim-BeeBring loads of instant personality to a new bedroom with a cool old sign like this perfectly weathered railroad crossing example. The X-pattern on new barn doors mimics the vintage sign.RELATED: Add charm to your home with these barn door design ideas. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Bring Outside Elements InMax Kim-BeeClad in the same rusty red shingles as the homes exterior, this sleeping porch has become the most coveted space in this New York lake house. Whether for a quick night or an overnight stay, the porch (also dubbed the boathouse room) sleeps a crowd, with two additional beds in the loft area accessed with a library ladder. A pair of oars above the bed and a nautical light fixture are a nod to the lakeside setting. Get the Look:Wall Siding: Countrylane Red from James Hardie SidingRELATED: Follow these designer tips for decorating a lake house.18Choose Humble FabricsTara Donne, styled by Olga NaimanHumble fabrics like a grain sack pillow, old horse blankets draped over the end of the bed, and nubby linen Roman shades bring an understated sophistication to this farmhouse primary bedroom. A wood headboard, side table, and antique trunk create beautiful contrast.RELATED: Tour more of this centuries-old farmhouse.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Incorporate a Rustic-Meets-Refined HeadboardMax Kim-BeeFor the perfect rustic-meets-refined effect, incorporate a dramatic headboard as a focal point in your bedroom design. Here, the red oak boards brings the rustic while the sophisticated shape brings the refined. A mix of everyday materials (canvas drop cloths as curtains, grain sack and dishcloth pillows) makes up the bed linens. RELATED: Peek inside more of this rustic, reclaimed, and repurposed cabin in Tennessee.20Display a Trophy Mount Laurey W. GlennHorizontal paneling painted a rich creamy shade offers a warm background for a mounted deer head surrounded by framed wildlife art. Get the Look:Wall Paint Color: Cats Paw by Farrow and Ball RELATED: See how this family turned a crumbling smokehouse into their dream home.Amy MitchellManaging EditorAmy Mitchell is the managing editor for VERANDA and Country Living, where she writes articles on a variety of topicsdecorating and design, gardens, and holidays. Amys experience in the shelter magazine category spans more than 20 years, as shes previously held positions at Coastal Living and Cottage Living. Her personal pursuits include cooking, gardening, and hunting her favorite tag sale spots for the next piece of Pyrex for her prized collection.
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