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


rope + 2 eye hooks + wood board + wood stain
Rustic Towel Holder (source unknown)





bathroom tumbler + rope + glue gun


seagrass basket + wood dowel + craft knife


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.




Kitchen Rustic Home Decor Ideas



hooks + wood boards + stain (optional) + hanging hardware (anchors & screws)


vinyl letter stickers + wood board + wood stain + hinge clips + index cards






small hooks + old rake + wood board + wood stain




DIY Rustic Furniture




DIY Sofa Table from Worthing Court


DIY Fireplace Mantel from Lovely Inc.
DIY Side Table (with plans) from The Handyman’s Daughter
Storage & Organization Ideas

wood crates + wood stain



ladder + wood stain + baskets + fabric (for basket lining)



Here is a tutorial for a similar project

wood post + keyhole hanger and screws





wood boards + stain and sealant + wood screws + rope + wall hook








Lighting Rustic Home Decor Ideas



rope + hot glue gun + thrift store lamp

Rustic Twig Lamp Shade from The Shabby Creek Cottage



white acrylic paint + small chain + hook + mason jars + votive candles


natural stain + hook + lantern + tealight candles
DIY Mason Jar Chandelier from Sober Julie

All you need is various sized pillar candles

twigs + candle holder + small pillar candle + glue gun
You can get the candleholder and pillar candle at Dollar Tree


Pallet Candle Sconces from Amanda Katherine
(Tutorial no longer available)
Wall Art and Tabletop Art




large stencils + white paint + wood stains + various-sized wood boards +
mason jar + clothespins + twine + glue gun + wall hanging hardware

small wood board + stain + stencils + acrylic paint + mason jar + hose clamp + screws



Stick Letter Art (source unknown)




clock parts (take apart a thrift store clock) + numbers + white paint
Florals & Planters

DIY Twig Vase from Iowa Girl Eats





Other Rustic Home Decor Ideas







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- 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!