Every year there are new designs and style ideas. I have made a list of the very best DIY rustic home decor ideas that I can’t wait for you to see. The best part is that you can create some impressive pieces and they don’t have to cost a fortune to do it. It just feels good to create something with your hands too! So sit back, relax and take in all of these terrific ideas so you can get started on your next project.
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1. Pallet Wall Shelf
The rustic style of this pallet wood wall shelf is perfect! Hang this in your bathroom, living room, or even your office for a farmhouse style. You can put anything from towels to coffee cups on the shelf, and it is going to look fantastic.
Source & Instructions: Instructables
2. Rustic Pantry Labels
Combining organizing hacks with the look of rustic labels has never been better! These DIY rustic pantry labels are just what you need to get organized once and for all. They even include free printables! Take a look!
Source & Instructions: The Country Chic Cottage
3. Wood Slice Coasters
These wood slice coasters are incredible! Perfect to have in your home, office, or if you are planning an upcoming wedding. You can’t go wrong! They also make great gifts and are super easy to make. There is just something amazing about fresh wood too!
Source & Instructions: Garden Therapy
4. DIY Bookshelf Made With Crates
These DIY bookshelves are put together with crates and add charm to any room. Perfect for a child’s room too because they can store toys and books and keep them off the floor. They are elegant enough to go in your living room also.
Source & Instructions: Tara Michelle Interiors
5. DIY Rustic Mason Jar Sconce
Adding rustic sconces to your home will add the right amount of character and charm! Seriously, all you need is some leftover pieces of wood, a mason jar, and some leather strips! It can’t get any easier than that!
Source & Instructions: Shelterness
6. Make Your Own Wooden Arrows
I love the look of these wooden arrows. It is incredible how much they can change the look of the room. They are really easy to whip together, and you will be surprised how little effort they take. Find out how to make your own.
Source & Instructions: Little Brick House
7. DIY Succulent Pots
Decorate your house with these rustic succulent pots that you can make yourself. If you don’t have a green thumb, don’t worry because succulents are hearty plants that take a lot to kill! These make lovely gifts for Mother’s Day or May Day too. Perfect decoration to get you started for spring or summer.
Source & Instructions: Pink When
8. Rustic Welcome Sign
How often are you at a thrift store, vintage market sale or digging around in storage and come across an old ironing board? Now we finally have a unique way upcycle the ironing board into a beautiful rustic welcome sign. Easy, looks terrific, and cheap to make! Triple threat!
Source & Instructions: The Rustic Pig
9. Toilet Paper Holder
Talk about a unique and useful idea! This toilet paper holder is also a shelf that you can store air freshener, washcloths, cotton balls, or anything else you desire. It is a rustic style that goes with any other farmhouse decorations. Take a look at this one!
Source & Instructions: DIY Show Off
10. Mason Jar Storage
There is nothing more rustic than some mason jars! This stunning mason jar storage organizer is perfect for your bathroom, especially if you lack in the storage department. All your friends are going to wish they had one too!
Source & Instructions: Skinny Meg
11. Rustic Bath Caddy
Relax in a tub filled with steaming hot water and an easily accessible rustic bath caddy. Perfect for having a place for your glass of wine, body wash, or even a good book. All you need is reclaimed wood and a few other supplies, and then you can make your own!
Source & Instructions: eHow
12. Coffee Crate Sign
If you have a beverage station in your house, you need this coffee crate sign! You can even hang a few coffee cups on it. This stunning piece is so simple to make and has a big impact.
Source & Instructions: Funky Junk Interiors
13. DIY Nautical Lamp
Transform a basic lamp you have that has been sitting around collecting dust into an updated rustic & nautical themed lamp. The rope makes a fantastic material to work with and create decorations because it is simple to use. Make your own!
Source & Instructions: Amy Allender
14. DIY Twine Wrapped Handles
We all know how expensive cabinet hardware can be, so use some twine and create beautiful rustic hardware with minimal effort. Give your kitchen or bathroom a facelift with these unique ideas.
Source & Instructions: House Revivals
15. DIY Pallet Coffee Table
If you have been on the hunt for a new coffee table but aren’t sure what you want, try to make your own. This pallet wood coffee table can be made in no time, and it is even better because you made it yourself. Forget store-bought and go with DIY.
Source & Instructions: DIY Projects
16. Rustic Magazine Basket
Make a magazine basket with an old peach basket, cork mat, twine, glue gun, screws, chicken wire, wire cutters, paint sticks, and scissors. One thing is for sure; you are going to love the result!
Source & Instructions: The Art Of Doing Stuff
17. DIY Hanging Shelving
Is there anything more rustic than dark stained wood and rope? This stunning shelving is perfect for your next project. The hardest part is going to be deciding where to hang it at! You are going to love it!
Source & Instructions: A Walk Through
18. Farmhouse End Table
Transform side tables you have sitting around, or yard sale finds into this beautiful farmhouse side table. It adds a rustic elegance to your home and is practically effortless to make. Have a peek!
Source & Instructions: The Interior Frugalista
19. Wood Framed Mirror
This rustic beauty will look fabulous in your dressing room, master bedroom, or any other room in the house! Make your wood framed mirror with a little effort and time. Overall, this would be a good project for a beginner.
Source & Instructions: The Wood Grain Cottage
22. Rustic Shutter Bench
Wow, this rustic shutter bench is incredible! The distressed white paint adds a romantic touch that will go with your decorating style. If you want to make something unique that no has, then this is the one! Give it a try and let us know how it turned out.
Source & Instructions: Liz Marie
