How to Decorate a Bathroom With a Rustic Theme on a Budget

When it comes to interior design, using a rustic theme may be one of the most inexpensive ways to go. Decorating with a rustic theme allows you to use natural materials, which can be inexpensive compared with modern or classical materials. Best of all, it easy.

Instructions

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Choose a paint color. When choosing a color, be sure that the walls will coordinate with your countertops, flooring and any trim that will not be painted. For a rustic theme, keep the colors muted and natural, such as browns and greens.

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Choose two accent colors. The accent colors should coordinate with your wall color but add a pop of different color. If you have an outdated bathroom that has blue, green or even pink countertops, consider using the countertop color as one of the accent colors. This will make the countertop seem like it was put there on purpose and help it blend into your new design. The other accent color could be a darker or lighter tone of your wall color.

3

Decide on window treatments and a shower curtain. These should fit the feel of the room; anything too modern or too ornate will take away from the simplicity of a rustic bathroom.

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Shop for accessories. Keep in mind that for a rustic themed room things need to kept simple and natural. One of the accessories that will make the biggest impact in your redecorated bathroom will be the towels, but these don't have to be expensive. Shop around for sales. Bamboo is a renewable resource and perfect for a rustic-themed room, so consider tissue holders, toothbrush holders and soap dishes made of bamboo. Visit a craft store or a dollar store, and pick up a bag or two of river rocks and a vase.

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Pick out twigs or sticks. They can be found at a craft store, although they tend to be a bit pricey. You can also take the family out for a walk and pick up interesting-looking small sticks and twigs.

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Clear out the room of everything that isn't permanent. This will allow you to paint without having to worry about drips on things you'd like to keep and will let you see the unadulterated shape of the room that you will redecorate.

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Tape off the window sills and anything else you don't want to get paint on.

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Paint the walls and let dry.

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Begin moving items into the room, starting with your fabric elements.

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To fill an open corner, put the twigs into the vase and place river rocks around it.

11

Hang pictures.