Chic Yet Practical Must-Haves For A Rustic Nursery
Interior stylist Magdalene Liacopoulos shares her favorite furniture and décor pieces from The Tot to create a chic and practical rustic-inspired nursery.
When you think about rustic style, it’s everything that a nursery should be – a warm and inviting space with charming details peppered throughout. To create a rustic nursery that’s both chic and practical, it’s important to maintain a balance between warm woods and textural pieces that can be offset with a neutral, earthy palette. And of course, don’t forget to include some furry friends – it’s a rustic-themed nursery, after all!
Here’s what you’ll need to create the look:
A wooden crib
A solid timber crib is an obvious choice, but what if I told you that there was a beautifully crafted option with unique detail to suit your decor? The Milk Street Baby Branch Convertible Crib is made with New Zealand pine and comes complete with branch-like slats – a lovely, restrained feature that’s made for a woodland-inspired room. Complete the look with the complementary Milk Street Baby Branch Double Dresser, which can also double as a changing station, too.
The Milk Street Baby Branch Convertible Crib
$599
Available in more colors
The Milk Street Baby Branch Double Dresser
$559.90
Available in more colors
A comfortable rocker
Every nursery needs a comfortable rocker for feeding, story time, or simply a place to sit and settle your baby. The Nursery Works Sleepy Time Rocker ticks all the practical boxes and it’s upholstered in an ivory bouclé, making it both ultra-cozy and on-trend. It would also be remiss of me not to mention that the cream fabric beautifully offsets the traditionally rustic materials.
Nursery Works Sleepytime Rocker – Ivory Bouclé With Light Legs
$549
A spacious rug
What’s more inviting than a soft, generously sized cotton rug in a bedroom? The Lorena Canals Woods Symphony Rug fits the bill for a rustic style to a T. For starters, the design is inspired by nature, and features charming cotton dots spotted throughout. It’s also available in three color ways including olive, vintage-nude and linen.
Lorena Canals Woods Symphony Rug
$299
Available in more colors
Textured accents
When it comes to furniture and homewares, rustic usually refers to pieces made from raw, natural materials like reclaimed wood, woven seagrass and rattan. Olli Ella has a range of furniture and décor that’s handmade using sustainable materials. One of my go-to items is the Reva Change Basket, a beautifully textural piece made from woven seagrass. And because it’s really hard to stop at just one Olli Ella item, I have to sneak in the Rattan Piki Baskets, too. What might start as a decorative piece in the nursery will likely become an item your toddler puts to use for years to come.
Olli Ella Reva Changing Basket
$89.90
Olli Ella Piki Basket – Large
$69.90
Neutral linens
You simply cannot go wrong with investing in good-quality bedding. I always recommend thinking about a design and color that will not easily become dated. One of my favorite pairings is the Hart + Land Organic Fitted Crib Sheet, which has a subtle galaxy-inspired motif, with the Organic Solid Muslin Blanket in Chai Tea. The earthy mustard hue in this softer-than-soft blanket stays true to the rustic vibe and pairs seamlessly with the classic design of the star-print sheets.
Hart+Land Organic Fitted Crib Sheet – Galaxy Stars
$36
Available in more colors
Hart+Land Organic Solid Muslin Blanket
$40
Available in more colors
Furry friends
The finishing touch to a rustic-themed nursery is, of course, the addition of furry friends. You can create a focal point in the room by decorating a wall with a set of four woodlands inspired wall prints. For a more subtle inclusion, layer the Louelle Play Mat over the rug, add some of the Maileg Noah’s Ark And Friends Rattles and voilà! I couldn’t think of a better spot for your babe to spend some tummy time.
Louelle Play Mat/Quilt – Husk Grey
$139
L’amour Fou Print Shop – Woodland Nursery Prints – Set of 4
$49 – $70
Available in more sizes
Maileg Noah’s Ark and Friends Rattles
$78
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