How To Create the Ultimate Rustic Farmhouse Bedroom
A rustic farmhouse bedroom creates a feeling that all bedrooms should have — a sense of comfort and relaxation. The bedroom should be a place where you can go to escape, unwind, and recharge for the next day. The farmhouse design is great for creating spaces that encourage this. Keep reading to learn more about the rustic farmhouse bedroom design, plus bonus tips for creating this style in your own bedroom.
What Is the Rustic Farmhouse Bedroom Style?
According to Architecture Digest, the farmhouse style isn’t “any one thing,” which means it can be great for adding personal touches. While this style is many things, the farmhouse design is generally defined by:
- A neutral color scheme
- Heavy use of natural wood
- Antique or vintage pieces
- Simplicity
- Natural materials
Why Is the Rustic Farmhouse Bedroom Style Popular?
The rustic farmhouse style remains popular for several reasons. It’s simple, it’s easy to personalize, and it can be a very cost-effective way to style or restyle a room on a budget. Plus, the general aesthetic creates the ideal setting for a bedroom as it inspires a sense of comfort.
With a rustic farmhouse bedroom, you get the benefit of:
- Simple charm
- Comfort
- Nostalgia
- Budget-friendly upgrades
Another likely reason the rustic farmhouse style remains popular is because it has so much potential to be helpful to our mental health. According to Dr. Augustin, who wrote this 2024 article for Psychology Today, designs in the home that maintain familiarity while changing the décor up slightly every so often can reduce clutter, help our minds to notice and accept the passage of time, and help us feel comfortable and relaxed. All these things contribute to better moods and better mental health.
Elements of the Farmhouse Style
- Colors: The color palette of the farmhouse style tends to focus on neutral tones. Rustic farmhouse design has evolved to add more dark colors, but you should start with a neutral palette and work the other elements in as you go. Start with walls and bedding in either a clean white, off-white, cream, light tan, or sand shade.
According to Architecture Digest, the rustic farmhouse style tends to incorporate darker shades of burgundy, green, and blue. Generally, the colors are deep and bold as opposed to light and bright, which is ideal for a bedroom as bright colors tend to be a bit too stimulating for quality sleep.
- Textures: While the farmhouse look focuses on a simple and clean look, the natural element relies heavily on the use of texture. Think of a textured throw blanket folded up at the end of the bed, textured throw pillows or rugs, fireplaces made of stone or brick, and simple wooden or wicker baskets for storage.
- Distressed finishes: The use of distressed wood finishes on bedroom furniture provides a low-key, cozy, and lived-in vibe. This can also be a frugal option for this design, as you can get select pieces at thrift shops, yard sales, etc.
- Antique/vintage décor: While not a necessity, if you come across an antique piece of furniture (especially if it’s wood or metal), you can add an element to your bedroom that brings this design principle to life.
How To Create a Rustic Farmhouse Bedroom Retreat
Choose Neutral Tones
The bed is the focal point of the bedroom, so let’s start there. When picking your bed topper, consider shades of white, tan, or light gray, such as a down alternative comforter in “Vilano Bone” (i.e., tan), this Brickyard collection quilt set in “Vilano Bone,” steel gray, or bright white, or this Everyday Essentials duvet cover set in bone, bright white, light gray, muted mauve, or warm sand.
According to the Sleep Foundation, white may be an ideal neutral tone for a bedroom as it is less stimulating than bright colors (so better for sleep quality) and is often associated with peace and security.
Since the rustic farmhouse style is rooted in natural organic looks, a subtle hint of plants with the Mystic Garden duvet set could also be a nice touch. No matter what bed set you go with, be sure to incorporate fluffy pillows and layer the bedding to ensure a cozy vibe.
Utilize Natural Materials
Stick to natural and organic as much as possible. Think wooden furniture, bedding made of natural fibers, such as bamboo, an elegantly placed plant, leaving the space around the window without clutter to allow the natural light in better, etc. Be careful not to overdo it, but several notes to nature should be added. For example, consider doing the wall behind the bed in wood paneling (or wallpaper that looks like wood paneling) and purchasing 100% cotton bedding.
Add Texture
This element can be done in many ways. Still, generally, this is done through the furniture and other natural wood elements by leaving the wood unfinished or getting weathered wood accents. If you have started with soft and delicate bedding, texture can be added in the following ways:
- Stone accents (real or get a wallpaper that mimics this look well)
- Brick accents (real or get a wallpaper that mimics this look well)
- A piece of wicker or rattan furniture
- Wrought iron accents (chandelier, lamps, the headboard, etc.)
- Textured throw pillows
You can also add texture with a slightly more elaborate bed topper, such as the Clipped Jacquard comforter set in white, a textured rug next to the bed, or a subtle floral wallpaper on one wall in a neutral color. For a layered look on the bed, you can get another set of neutral color pillowcases and alternate between shades/designs to add texture. Then, add a throw blanket neatly folded under some throw pillows.
Repurpose Objects
Farmhouse design can rely heavily on old furniture and upcycled items. For example, you could:
- Use an old (but sturdy) milk crate as a nightstand
- Repurpose an old window pane into a photo collage
- Use one or more old doors to repurpose into a headboard
- Repaint old shutters and use them as an art piece
- Repurpose an old wooden or steel bench at the end of the bed
- Upcycle the wood from recycled wooden pallets for furniture pieces, such as storage bins, a headboard, small nightstands, creative wall art/storage, mini bookcases, etc.
When repurposing old objects, focus on what speaks to you and let your creativity fly. Repaint old run-down vintage furniture, repurpose antique items found at thrift/antique stores, and take advantage of all the online DIY tutorials available on the internet.
Add Finishing Touches
Whether it’s a faux fur throw pillow, a rug that complements the bedding you chose, adding a pop of color somewhere, or adding a unique upcycled old glass water pitcher as a vase with some fresh flowers on a nightstand or dresser — add those final touches that take the room from cozy and comfortable to cozy, comfortable, and uniquely yours.
For statement colors, it could be best to stick with shades associated with calm. For example, according to the Sleep Foundation, blue or green may be ideal statement colors for a bedroom as blue is associated with calmness, and green is associated with nature, which encourages relaxation. You can also decorate with personal trinkets and items that have special value to you to make the room come together and feel like home. Pops of bright colors can also be added in small quantities as personal statement pieces, such as with fresh flowers, incorporated in designs and art, a small throw pillow, etc.
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Designing your bedroom in the rustic farmhouse style is a fun and cost-effective way to bring a sense of relaxation and peace to your bedroom. You can find a wide range of neutral-colored bedding, subtle prints, bamboo, cotton options, and much more at Southshore Fine Linens, which is perfect for your rustic farmhouse bedroom redo.
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Sources:
Augustin, S. (2024). Home Design With Time to Design Good Times.
McLaughlin, K. (2023). Farmhouse Style: Everything You Need to Know About This Functional and Cozy Aesthetic.
Summer, J. (2023). What Color Helps You Sleep?
Add a cozy throw blanket and rug to complete the look. A thickly woven throw provides an excellent opportunity to introduce hints of color. Faux fur is also a playful choice, especially when you toss it on the bed casually. Finishing the room with a rug adds the warmth rustic bedrooms are known for. Choose pleasing, subtle patterns or variations on the tone of your bedding to unite your design. It will look so inviting you may never want to leave. Remember, a rustic bedroom does not have to look like a log cabin. It can look clean and modern too. Focus on textures and natural materials to unite your design with neutral colors. It’s almost impossible to go wrong.
