Ideal for farmhouses, country cottages, or even a period property in the city, 'rustic vintage' is our new favourite bedroom décor style. Using recent industrial and Scandi trends, it combines salvaged gems with the luxury of modern comfort to create a shabby chic aesthetic.
How to make a rustic vintage bedroom
1. Choose key items carefully
Rustic is a term that is usually used to describe big, chunky wooden, stone, or brick furniture or structures in earthy, natural tones. Although these colours may be calming, these materials sound less than comfortable – so you need a comforting finish to create a welcoming, homely wooden bed. It is a perfect way to combine the two – using one of the room's key features to espouse a natural, rustic atmosphere while being incredibly cosy.
2. Opt for natural fabrics
Faux fur, cotton, and linen are all popular choices for adding texture through soft furnishings whilst staying bang on the vintage rustic trend. Bring a hint of femininity with an embroidered throw or cushion for subtle colour, or layer different fabrics to add depth to your décor. Our upholstered beds are also a great choice to add texture to your bedroom with our velvet or fabric options.
3. Mix new and old
Do you have a mirror that once hung around your grandparents' mantle, a wingman chair you found one Saturday strolling through a flea market, or a character fireplace in the room? Well, these could be the perfect addition.
If we were going to choose just one of our rustic vintage bedroom tips, it would be to mix new and old. There's no alternative to a good-quality mattress, especially one fresh from the box. So, why not combine comfort with a second-hand bedside table? Or perhaps team up a solid wood second-hand wardrobe with a modern lighting pendant?
4. Decorate with fresh flora
Is there anything better than the smell of fresh flowers? I think not. Especially in the morning when the sun streams through your window. Whether it's lavender from your garden, some wild blooms from a recent walk, or a small bouquet, using foliage and flora as décor is an essential yet affordable element of the rustic vintage trend.
For optimum effect, display it in a mason jar, antique vase, or wash jug. If you're not mainly green-fingered or worry you'd knock a vase of water over, why not display dried blooms? This not only adds interest but softens the starkness of the white walls, too.
5. Get eclectic with heirlooms
Last but not least, let's talk about personal items. Raid your attic and ask your parents for bric-a-brac, which they no longer require, because where better to source vintage items than your own family and ancestors? These decorative items will not only be of age to them but will also be familiar and warm. Plus, it'll save you a buck or two in the process!
