How To Create The Modern Rustic Bedroom Of Your Dreams

As settlers came to America in the 19th century, rustic decor quickly became a charming and traditional interior design trend. Today, rustic-inspired homes are still beloved by many but often written off by young people for their old-timey appearance —TikTok user @vintagecuratorinteriors is trying to change that. By incorporating a few design changes such as new textures, overhead lighting, neutral tones, and vintage art, you can create the modern rustic bedroom of your dreams.

Rustic interior designs are characterized by their natural elements. Wood, accent colors, rugged shapes, copper or brass fixtures, and a warm aesthetic can be used to rustically dress up any room. When we incorporate these characteristics into our personal space, like a bedroom, we want to create an environment that's warm, inviting, and cozy, ready to welcome any guest who walks through the door. With these guided tips by TikTok user @vintagecuratorinteriors, you'll be sure to achieve a rustic yet modern aesthetic.

The easiest way to get started is by dressing up your bed with textured linens. For example, velvet and woven linens can be paired together or used as throw blankets above your comforter. Focus on subtle neutrals — think brown and beige — to incorporate decorative pillows, headboard covers, and any other earth-toned materials to cozy up your bed. Once you've conquered the centerpiece of your room, you can move on to decorative accessorizing.

Browse your local thrift store or antique shop to find any piece of vintage art to hang around your room. This can include framed pictures, woven lampshades, antique mirrors, wooden nightstands, and even flowers. You'll want to add subtle accents without going overboard, especially if you intend on having a modern take on the traditional design. You can place a vintage framed picture above your bed, two woven lampshades atop a wooden nightstand, and a vase of neutral-toned flowers nearby.

Oversized chandeliers are another way to bring a rustic element to the bedroom. Modern rustic chandeliers combine traditional materials like wood, copper, and brass, with a unique and oversized construction. For example, maximalists may opt for an Axel Sputnik chandelier as the centerpiece of their room, while minimalists may choose a simple drum chandelier to enhance the space and match their selected color palette.

The final touch to any modern rustic bedroom is creating a neutral base, which can be easily achieved using neutral-toned rugs. Using rustic patterns like flatwoven, tasseled, and geometric-shaped rugs, layer a variety of fabrics around your bedroom until you're satisfied with the final aesthetic. Having a neutral base will also allow for the rest of your room to stand out, including (but not limited to) the textured linens, antique art, and oversized chandelier. Once you're satisfied with your design choices, you'll have achieved a modern take on a rustic bedroom.