To create a stylish, captivating look in your decor, one way to do that is with contrast. Contrasting colors, textures, shapes, and styles instantly grab your attention. You can take advantage of that in your home to take the decor up a notch and do something special. One great example of this is with rustic glamour decor which has become particularly popular in recent years.
This style mixes the warmth and character of rustic decor with the chic elegance of glamorous elements. Most often, this is interpreted through rough wood paired with something sleek, shiny, and feminine in design, such as a chandelier. Like any style, you can make it your own by incorporating other styles (such as modern or traditional) into the look.
Here are 10 examples of rustic glamour decor to give you some ideas and inspiration on how to work with it.
Rustic Glamour Decor
The black and white images and chandelier bring a glamorous touch to this rustic space.
Source: My Domaine
This kitchen is a perfect mixture of glamour and rustic design from the marble waterfall island (glamour) to the exposed brick and wood (rustic).
Source: Traditional Home
Glamorous elements like the zebra print, chandelier, and ghost chair pair beautifully with the shiplap walls and wood table.
Source: Lori Rourk Interiors via Houzz
Vintage doors make a charming headboard and create a fun contrast with the crystal chandelier.
Source: Harper’s Bazaar
This two-story living room is an elegant, cozy space despite the high ceilings.
Source: House of Turquoise
Could you imagine working in this chic farmhouse home office?
Source: Love Grows Wild
The foyer of this home is warm and inviting with an element of sophistication.
Source: Desire to Inspire
The tall, vintage door over the fireplace was an inspired way to take advantage of the high ceilings and bring some character to the space.
Source: Traditional Home
Floor-to-ceiling curtains soften the space with a touch of elegance.
Source: OpalDC via Enchanted Home
Shiny elements like the wall art and lanterns, along with the elegant chairs, add a touch of glamour.
Source: Restoration Hardware via Decoist
There is something so captivating about rustic glamour decor.
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Megan
This huge wood slab was turned into a coffee table that is easily the star of this living room, serving as a fabulous conversation piece.
Serving as the countertop, this wood slab has been polished and sealed and juxtaposes beautifully against the sleek, modern atmosphere of this powder bath.
A custom island was created out of this gorgeous wood slab and plays well off the other wood stains present in the space.
This wood slab island has a lighter grain, matching the backsplash in this country kitchen.
To warm up the industrial look of this dining room, a wood slab serves as a long table.
Both stone and wood were incorporated in this powder bath to give it a very natural, charming vibe.
White slipcovers on the chairs look crisp and clean against the heavy, dark wood of this custom dining room table.
The wood grain is absolutely stunning in this slab serving as a bathroom countertop. By decorating it with simple pieces, the wood is allowed to shine.
The odd shape of this table is part of the charm that makes it fit beautifully into this uniquely styled dining room.
A rough, narrow slab of wood was attached below the window to create a bar for the kids to eat at in the morning. Such a great idea!
The walls are all covered in a gray wood paneling that captures the rustic essence of the lake and combines it with a contemporary color palette. The muted blue furniture is both elegant and comfortable.
The magnificent stone fireplace serves as a focal point for the living room, bringing in more rustic texture to the space.
A sette and two ottomans serve as a contemporary twist on dining room seating, while the chairs flanking the ends have a more rustic sensibility.
Distressed wood cabinets in a light gray play well off the walls and polished floors, all rustic in nature with a contemporary twist.
A banquette offers an additional eating area perfect for breakfast and doesn’t get in the way of that beautiful view.
The porch offers stunning framed views of the lake, with plenty of seating for entertaining and dining. Shingles line the wall for a creative, rustic texture.
Upstairs, more seating warms up the hallway and overlooks views from the windows across the open living room.
A perfectly tailored bed is juxtaposed against the rustic wood-paneled walls and beams in the master suite.
Gray shutters are a nice streamlined window treatment that brings more of the modern flavor into the room.
The silver tub creates such an interesting juxtaposition against all the distressed wood in the bathroom.
In one of the spare bedrooms, the focal wall behind the bed is covered in stone, mimicking the fireplace downstairs.
A light wood floor has a fresh look that pairs well with the white cabinets. Metal bar stools bring a more contemporary edge to the traditional space.
The table in the breakfast nook has the rustic appeal of a garden setting, while the crystal chandelier brings an unexpected touch of glamour.
A streamlined, rustic wood table is balanced by more elegant seating and stunning wall art.
A white slipcover can transform any old couch into one that is both chic and durable. Blue and tan pillows bring some warmth and color to the set.
The arm chair is a little more elegant than the sofa, elevating the space and tying it in well with the adjacent dining room.
A charming collection of accessories add character to the simple black end table.
The backsplash in the kitchen is a perfect example of rustic elegance. The tile looks like it has a wood grain, but in fact shines beneath the light.
Reclaimed wood creates a gorgeous accent wall behind a seating area by the pool. The white in the sofa pops right off the dark wood.
Lounge chairs show how well wood mixes with white fabric to capture that balance between rustic and elegant.
Bringing some green life into your decor in an elegant pot or vase is another great way to achieve the balance between rustic and elegant.
Adding some rustic flair to a space filled with minimalist elements can help bring some warmth to a space that risks becoming too cold.
Another example of mixing modern, minimalist chairs with a rustic table to balance both warmth and simplicity.
The rattan chairs look great with this big, chunky table and the modern light fixture is an unexpected element amid all the natural, rustic furniture.
A shiny finish on a bulky wood table is a great way to dress it up for a traditional dining room while still versatile for casual meals.
Benches are a fun alternative seating option for a rustic wood table, giving the space a comfortable and casual appeal.
These white, super modern chairs create a beautiful contrast against the bulky, rustic wood table for a space that is clean but definitely not boring.
Not all dining room chairs have to match. This designer mixed elegant, traditional white chairs with a more unique chair to add a lot of character to the space.
Bulky, rustic tables can definitely have a lot of elegance. By pairing it with these lovely chairs and all the antique details in the space, this room looks like it has a lot of stories to tell.
The traditional tufted chairs look beautiful and elegant with this big rustic dining room table.