Due to the uniqueness of traditional furniture, rustic design has become a staple in the world of modern interior decoration. What makes rustic decor so awesome is its ability to take ordinary objects and turn them into attractive and stylish statement pieces.
Rustic Living Room Wall Decor Ideas
So, if you’re someone who loves rustic decor but doesn’t have time for DIY projects, don’t worry. Below is a collection of excellent pieces to consider as rustic wall decor for the living room:
1. Light It Up with a Wood-Armed Sconce
No interior space is complete without good indoor lighting. So, if you’re looking for rustic sconces for your living room, consider installing these bronze wood lamps.
This lamp features a unique old bronze finish and a bare tungsten bulb. There is no outer cover, so the bulb is fully exposed. While unconventional, this setting only adds to the charm of the chandelier and makes it a perfect match for a country house.
2. Decorate with a Wooden Art Piece
The rustic design emphasizes organic materials such as cork and wood. Luckily, the frame pictured above is made of 100% solid wood, making it an excellent choice for a rustic living room.
The larger frame sizes are ideal for when you are trying to make a bold country style statement in your living room. But if you prefer to incorporate these frames as part of a subtle background, consider purchasing the smallest option.
3. Add an Organic Edge with Pretty Plants
Add plants to beautify the atmosphere. It can handle bright indirect light and low light conditions, making it a versatile and low-maintenance choice for your living room.
4. Decorate Your Walls with Wall-Mounted Flowers
If real plants aren’t your thing, don’t worry. You can use these stunning metallic flowers instead!
This collection of 5 wall-mountable flowers includes popular rustic-inspired colors, including faded robin blue, lime white and haystack yellow. This makes it perfect for a rustic living room. Each flower is handmade and painted to perfection.
5. Improve Living Room Functionality with an Attractive Rustic Chalkboard
Although chalkboards are typically seen within kitchens and playrooms, there’s no rule saying you can’t install one in your living room, too!
The board pictured above resembles a sliding barnyard door. Farmhouse-style aesthetics (barn doors included) are popular amongst rustic decoration pieces. So, if you want to improve your living room’s rustic style, do consider installing this board.
Style tip: If you live with kids (or are an artist at heart, yourself), go ahead and install this chalkboard as a place to doodle during moments of boredom.
6. Opt for a Large, Wooden Wall Clock
This vintage clock contains a solid wood frame, allowing it to fit with rustic décor guidelines. Remember, rustic design welcomes wooden elements with open arms, making this clock perfect for your new living room.
This clock features a faded, chalky backdrop and flaunts an eye-catching blue and brown color scheme. The blue, in particular, offers a welcome break from more traditional rustic-themed colors (like black or dark brown.)
7. Mount a Motivational Wooden Poster
If you’re trying to create a positive environment within your living room, you should consider mounting some rustic motivational posters. The one pictured above is an excellent example. It reads: “Today only happens once…make it amazing.” What better way to encourage yourself to live life to the fullest than by regularly reading such inspirational quotes?
This frame flaunts an instantly recognizable rustic design characterized by its fading edges and wooden board background. So, don’t hesitate to use it to improve your living room’s rustic appearance.
8. Introduce a Rustic Barnhouse Door Mirror Set
Pictured above is a set of two complementary rustic mirrors complete with whitewashed lime that enhances its visual aesthetic. These mirrors are shaped as barn doors to match the rustic farmhouse style design.
On the downside, despite its beautiful appearance, this barn door border makes it difficult to see the big picture in the mirror at once. Therefore, this mirror set is not suitable for bedroom or bathroom vanity. However, it is perfect for the living room and can serve as the perfect wall decoration for your new rustic indoor space!
9. Give Your Walls a Rustic Makeover with Weathered Wood Wallpaper!
Wallpaper is an excellent way to uplift any tired-looking old walls instantly. Of course, paint is always an option, too. But if you’re working towards an authentic rustic vibe, it’s better to opt for wood-like wallpaper instead.
Doing so will allow you to replicate the inside of a barn, which is a popular source of rustic design inspiration for many.
10. Expand Your Storage Space with a Decorative Wooden Cupboard
This stylish cabinet flaunts an attractive rustic design made up of smooth white wood. Plus, it comes with three spacious shelves, making it the perfect place to store extra rustic decor inside.
Thanks to its spacious interior, this product can help provide additional storage space in your living room. Ergonomic cabinet doors allow easy access to stored products, making this cabinet an excellent place to store everyday items, such as cups for brewing tea in the morning.