
The rustic look is definitely coming back into style. You can’t walk into any department store or boutique furniture store without seeing something made from recycled wood. From our perspective, it appears that people are gravitating toward this style because it’s affordable, easy to build yourself and ages well. It’s also very customizable, allowing you to add your personal flair wherever possible.
Rustic wall decor, in particular, gives your home a warm, welcoming feeling that’s hard to find anywhere else. Sure, furniture made from repurposed wood will help you to give your home a vintage theme, but the wall decorations are really the icing on the cake.
Fortunately, there’s no shortage of amazing rustic wall decorations out there. Whether you find them in a department store, browse for them on Etsy, scour antique shops or even build them yourself, there are plenty of ways to give your walls a rustic feel.
Our Recommendations for The Best Rustic Wall Decor
Heels in the Mud Rustic Picture Hanger
If you want a fun and creative way to display your photographs, this rustic photo hanger could be what you need. It’s easy to build, very affordable and has the vintage-type feel that you’re going for. Simply install some eye hooks into a recycled plank, string some picture wire between them and use clothespins to hang your pictures. You can customize this by choosing your own paint color and selecting decorative clothespins if you like. Hanging black and white photos on it will make your wall look particularly rustic.
Shanty Chic Blanket Ladder $12.00
Looking for a place to dry out your towels, display your blankets or organize your clothing? This DIY rack is a great way to do it. You can build it from recycled wood or fresh lumber with a stain to get a nice rustic feel. Hang it or simply lean it up against the wall. It looks great and serves a purpose, too!
This coatrack, made from recycled wood and real wooden logs, is a fun and quirky addition to any rustic-themed room. It’s the perfect place for your scarves, flannels, jackets or other outdoor gear.
CustomDesignsbyReed Rustic Sconces $59.00
These rustic sconces from Chic Sconces allow you to hang flowers right on your wall. Their distressed surface will look great with any type of flower you choose to accent them with. They come in a pair, too, which means that you can arrange them in any way you like.
PineknobsAndCrickets Lantern Hooks $42.00
Wooden wall assemblages have the kind of rustic feel we love. These lantern holders, made from repurposed wood are both functional and decorative. They’re perfect for both the interior and exterior of your home.