From DIY wall art to DIY rustic furniture, there are plenty of cheap and easy DIY rustic home decor ideas to choose from.
Give your home a cozy, country look on a budget with these DIY projects. There are rustic decor ideas for every part of your home including your bedroom, dining room, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and much more. Whether you are looking for DIY home accents or furnishings, there are tons of rustic style ideas for inspiration. Using natural elements like wood and a neutral color palette will help you add a rustic look to your home. Also, you can find rustic pieces and vintage items at thrift stores, and flea markets in addition to repurposing items like pallets. These rustic design ideas will also go great with farmhouse decor.
Bathroom Ideas
Toilet Paper Holder and Shelf from DIY Showoff
Rope Towel Holder (Source Unknown)
rope + 2 eye hooks + wood board + wood stain
Rustic Towel Holder (source unknown)
DIY Side Vanity Storage Unit from HomeEdit
Mason Jar Pallet Organizer (source unknown)
Bathroom Towel Holder (Source Unknown)
Cardboard Box Basket from Elizabeth Joan Designs
Rope Bathroom Organizer (Source Unknown)
bathroom tumbler + rope + glue gun
Rope Trash Can from Two It Yourself
Toilet Paper Holder (Source Unknown)
seagrass basket + wood dowel + craft knife
Rustic Pallet Bathroom Art (Source Unknown)
Over the Sink Shelf (Source Unknown)
This is just a wood cd rack-mounted horizontally to the wall.
You can find one at the thrift store for cheap
or you could easily build one out of pallet wood.
Rustic Bath Caddy from eHow
Flush Sign from Cherished Bliss
Framed Bathroom Mirror from Cherished Bliss
Rustic Bathroom Signs (Source Unknown)
Kitchen Rustic Home Decor Ideas
Pallet Pantry Sign from Funky Junk Interiors
Coffee Plank Sign from Funky Junk Interiors
Coffee Rack (Source Unknown)
hooks + wood boards + stain (optional) + hanging hardware (anchors & screws)
Vintage Pantry Labels from The Country Chic Cottage
Rustic Menu Board (Source Unknown)
vinyl letter stickers + wood board + wood stain + hinge clips + index cards
Kitchen Utensil Holder (Source Unknown)
Rustic Wall Rack for Knives from eHow
Rake Wine Rack (Source Unknown)
Rustic Wine Glass Holder (Source Unknown)
Pallet Wine Rack from Hometalk
Cooking Utensil Rake Rack (Source Unknown)
small hooks + old rake + wood board + wood stain
Twine Cabinet Handles (source unknown)
Rope Placement (or coaster) from City Farmhouse
Rope Serving Platter from Tikkido
Natural Branch Coasters from Garden Therapy
DIY Rustic Furniture
Wooden Headboard from Live Your Goals
Pallet Coffee Table from DIY Projects
$15 Crate Nightstand from Simply Real Style
Pallet End Table from Instructables
DIY Sofa Table from Worthing Court
DIY Rustic Bench for the Entryway from Shanty 2 Chic
Small Hairpin Style Stool from Mountain Modern Life
DIY Fireplace Mantel from Lovely Inc.
DIY Side Table (with plans) from The Handyman’s Daughter
Storage & Organization Ideas
Crate Corner Shelf Unit (Source Unknown)
wood crates + wood stain
DIY Crate Bookshelf from Tara Michelle Interiors
Simple Ledge Shelf from Christina’s Adventures
Ladder Storage (Source Unknown)
ladder + wood stain + baskets + fabric (for basket lining)
DIY Floating Shelves from Thrifty and Chic
Rustic Shadow Box Shelves from Beauty 4 Ashes
Floating Corner Shelves (Source Unknown)
Here is a tutorial for a similar project
Rustic Display Shelves (Source Unknown)
wood post + keyhole hanger and screws
Rolling Wood Crate from Liz Marie
Rustic Mail Sorter from Fox Hollow Cottage
Rustic Mail Holder (Source Unknown)
Wire Basket Organizer (source unknown)
Rustic Ladder Shelf (Source Unknown)
wood boards + stain and sealant + wood screws + rope + wall hook
Magazine Holder Basket from The Art of Doing Stuff
Pallet Floating Bookshelf from Jenna Burger
Driftwood Jewelry Holder from Visibly Moved
DIY Hanging Storage from At the Walker House
Small Crate Bookcase (Source Unknown)
DIY Rustic Coat Rack (Source Unknown)
Branch Coat Rack from Steven and Chris
Tiered Bathroom Shelf (Source unknown)
Lighting Rustic Home Decor Ideas
Mason Jar Wall Lanterns from A Southern Fairy Tale
DIY Mason Jar Scones from Shelterness
Rope Lamp (Source Unknown)
rope + hot glue gun + thrift store lamp
DIY Corbel Sconce Light Fixture from Shanty 2 Chic
Rustic Twig Lamp Shade from The Shabby Creek Cottage
DIY Wood Lantern from 100 Things 2 Do
DIY Chalk Paint Candlesticks from Sarah Joy
Mason Jar Candle Scone (Source Unknown)
white acrylic paint + small chain + hook + mason jars + votive candles
Twine Lanterns from Splash of Something
Pallet Lantern (Source Unknown)
natural stain + hook + lantern + tealight candles
DIY Mason Jar Chandelier from Sober Julie
Candle Wall Shelf (Source Unknown)
All you need is various sized pillar candles
Twig Candle (Source Unknown)
twigs + candle holder + small pillar candle + glue gun
You can get the candleholder and pillar candle at Dollar Tree
Clothespin Candles from A Smith of All Trades
Birch Wood Candle Holders from Oleander + Palm
Pallet Candle Sconces from Amanda Katherine
(Tutorial no longer available)
Wall Art and Tabletop Art
Wood Slice Mirror (Source Unknown)
Wood Framed Mirror from The Wood Grain Cottage
Rustic Laundry Wall Signs (Source Unknown)
Rustic Laundry Wall Decor (Source Unknown)
large stencils + white paint + wood stains + various-sized wood boards +
mason jar + clothespins + twine + glue gun + wall hanging hardware
Keep The Change Sign (Source Unknown)
small wood board + stain + stencils + acrylic paint + mason jar + hose clamp + screws
DIY Photo Clipboard from Love Grows Wild
Wood Block Picture Frame (Source Unknown)
Twig Picture Frame from HGTV.com
Stick Letter Art (source unknown)
DIY Wooden Arrows from Little Brick House
Reclaimed Rope Sign from Funky Junk Interiors
Pallet Picture Frames from Southern Rivals
Pallet Wall Clock (Source Unknown)
clock parts (take apart a thrift store clock) + numbers + white paint
Florals & Planters
Hanging Wire Baskets from Thrifty and Chic
DIY Twig Vase from Iowa Girl Eats
Rustic Succulent Pots from Pink When
Paint Stick Basket from Build Basic
Home Sweet Home Sign (Source Unknown)
Rustic Mason Jar Flowers (Source Unknown)
Wood Planter from Make Life Lovely
Other Rustic Home Decor Ideas
Wooden Welcome Sign for Front Porch (source unknown)
DIY Corbel from Shanty 2 Chic
Twine Light Bulb Pears from Sweet Society
Sailboat Decoration from House of Hawthornes
Hanging Note Board from Southern Whim
Wood Curtain Rods from Maison De Pax
DIY Pet Bed from Shanty 2 Chic
Related Posts
If you are looking for more rustic decoration ideas, be sure to check out these posts:
- 50 Dollar Store Rustic Home Decor Ideas
- 150 DIY Rustic Wedding Decorations
- 100 Rustic Christmas Decorations
- 50 DIY Rustic Easter Decorations
Dina says
Very inspiring! Lots of easy to do yourself ideas. Looking forward to our remodel!! Thanks for sharing.
Abby says
Thank you for all your amazing posts year after year I always turn to my fav pennypincher 🥰
Ana Santana says
Awesome! Thank you for sharing your decor ideas. I love it!
Patricia says
Really love all these ideas.the best time waster will busy my self today with a few project, s in stead of TV driving me mad , even though its January and cold out side, stop me getting board, love your site of creative things to do , many thanks .
Monica Ann says
This truly is a great compilation of DIY projects! Thank you for compiling!
Malesela says
I love all these ideas
Pradip says
Woodastic!
Lucie says
Perfect! Full of beautiful ideas. Thank you for sharing.
Kevin Utley says
Great article! My wife love shopping and every time we go out she will definitely buy some stuff. She also like to decorate our room own her own and you share so many ideas to do so, now I’m hoping to see new decorating stuff in my house.
Dr Nirja Sheth says
Mind blowing! I am a doctor but very fond of art and craft. Have so many ideas but an not able to implement. Great job. You are lucky you are able to do what you love to
LAWSON says
DR NIRJA SHETH…………………………….j’aime bcp votre commentaire……………..Esprit époustouflant! Je suis médecin mais très amateur d’art et d’artisanat. J’ai tellement d’idées mais pas capable de les mettre en œuvre. Bon travail. Vous avez de la chance de pouvoir faire ce que vous aimez……….merci pour votre sincérité
Sandy says
This is the best, most inspiring pin ever! THANK YOU!!
Penny says
Awesome ideas!
carolyn says
Great job.
Sommer says
I like it!