How To Create A Rustic Bedroom

There is nothing more welcoming and relaxing than a delightful, rustic bedroom, filled with the colours of autumn and spring. With a little planning, you can create a stunning rustic look that will totally transform your bedroom, so check out this handy guide to decor, furnishing and accessories, and bring a little countryside charm to your sleeping space.

To get that great rustic look, start by considering your decor. You'll want to get a classic farmhouse style, but be warned, it's easy to go too far and end up with a room that is a caricature of the rustic style. Check out the picture below for an example of a room that is certainly rustic, but not exactly pleasant.

This room takes the rustic theme too far

When it comes to selecting your furniture, pick a bed and matching wardrobe, blanket box and bedside cabinets made from an appealing natural timber. Oak is the best choice for the traditional farmhouse look, with its deep grain and distinctively rustic colouring. Ash and elm can also be used to bring a rural tranquility to your bedroom.

If you're in need of a bit more inspiration, then why not check out countryliving.com's brilliant guide to farmhouse style interiors, and plan your room's new look.

This rustic bedroom combines great
design with beautiful furniture

And if you're on a budget, remember that a rustic style can be accessorised with free, natural found objects, so why not venture out to the countryside and see if you can find some interestingly shaped branches and wildflowers to place in large vases. You can use bowls of pine cones to decorate the top of a chest of drawers, and decorate the walls with framed photos of your favourite countryside spots.