In this post, we’ll look at fifteen of the best rustic top of dresser decor ideas that will take your bedroom decor from average to expertly designed and elegant!
Last Updated: 11/27/24
When it comes to designing small homes and smaller rooms, it really comes down to the details.
One of my favorite places to decorate in my own home is on the top of my dressers! It’s right at eye level and can instantly transform a bedroom from cluttered to elevated.
Knowing how to decorate this surprisingly large space can be a challenge, though.
Too many small pieces can make this area look cluttered. Too many big pieces, though, and your room suddenly looks clunky. I’m here to help you find that perfect balance!
Often we use the tops of our dressers for storage of smaller things like jewelry or perfumes. The challenge becomes how to keep the much needed storage space, but make our everyday items look beautiful and purposeful.
The key to good top of dresser decor is balancing out the upper half of the room with how heavy and large the furniture piece itself is.
All of the ideas on this list are easy to achieve, affordable to purchase, and tie in that rustic flare we’re all so fond of.
Keep scrolling to find the perfect ideas to not only maximize the space in your small bedroom, but create a beautiful vignette that makes your decor feel elevated and purposeful.
15 Rustic Top of Dresser Decor Ideas
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1. Brass Accents
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One of the best ways to elevate the look of your top of dresser decor is to tie in brass and metallic accents.
A great way to make your decor look cohesive is to match the metallic colors to your dresser pulls! Whether that means matching the preexisting ones or purchasing new ones.
Candlesticks, lamps, and jewelry plates are perfect items to shop for in brass or gold. Stick to warm tones to really achieve that rustic look.
2. Stacked Decorative Books
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I love the look of stacked books on a dresser, especially if you can thrift or shop for ornate vintage hardcover books.
A pro decor tip is to look for encyclopedia sets at antique stores or flea markets because they tend to have very lovely matching covers.
Let the stack stand alone or place other accessories on top for added height and visual interest.
3. Vintage Accessories Tray
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The thing that’s unique about top of dresser decor is that it often has to be as functional as it is beautiful.
We use dressers for all kinds of storage and often the tops are used to store jewelry, perfumes, or other every day items.
The perfect solution to this need is a beautiful vintage tray that can organize your small accessories, while making your decor cohesive.
4. Charming Ceramic Decor
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Adding ceramic pieces to your home decor is the perfect way to incorporate some natural materials and Earthiness for a rustic touch.
The great thing about ceramics is they come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s ceramic vases, or something more unique like these adorable ceramic mushrooms, they always add a unique touch.
You never have to buy ceramic pieces new because you can always find beautiful and unique artwork at thrift stores or local markets from individual artists.
5. Rustic Antlers
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If you already have a pretty good handle on your top of dresser decor but just want to add a bit of rustic flare, consider adding decorative antlers!
These small but effective decor pieces won’t take up much space, but definitely make the room feel more like a mountain cabin.
You can find these in all different colors and shapes so it blends in with your decor instead of looking out of place.
6. Printed Lampshades
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In my opinion, every dresser top should include a statement lamp with a fun printed shade.
Especially if your bedroom doesn’t have very much natural lighting, a lamp with an amber bulb will add beautiful ambient light to your space.
I’m obsessed with this gorgeous black and white gingham lampshade paired next to dark black and brown decor pieces.
7. Large Wicker Statement Mirror
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Hanging a mirror above a dresser is the perfect way to elevate your top of dresser decor, and create space for a mirror near where you’re getting dressed every day.
Go for a large mirror that really fills out the wall space above your dresser. For that beautiful rustic look, search for a mirror frame in natural textures.
Rattan or wicker mirrors are the perfect option to tie in that Earthy rustic look to your decor.
8. Touches of Greenery
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If you’re the type of person who is unwilling to commit to houseplants and keeping them alive, there are other ways to incorporate greenery into your decor.
Eucalyptus branches look elegant, smell amazing, and add a nice bit of height variation to your top of dresser decor.
Whether it’s eucalyptus or any type of faux greenery and branches, place them in a cute antique container for an added elevated touch.
9. Grasses and Branches
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A great way to bring that rustic outdoors-y look to your top of dresser decor, but stick with a neutral color palette, is with pampas grasses or branches.
Branches or grasses placed in a large decorative vase creates a bold statement piece that will become a focal point in your bedroom.
What I love about natural decor like this is it can be swapped with other types of faux foliage to match the season you’re in.
10. Nature Landscape Prints
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Bring the outdoors in with a large landscape print or painting of nature.
One of the best things about adding prints to your dresser is you can double your decor points by using a beautiful frame as well.
Layer the look with multiple prints or stacking mirrors and other vertically tall pieces.
11. Candle Sconces
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Adding candle sconces to either side of the wall on your dresser will bring a warm and vintage feel to your top of dresser decor.
Rustic decor isn’t all about natural materials and Earthy colors, but also about utilizing primitive style pieces for a timeless look.
I love the look of these simple and sleek sconces with classic white taper candles. Pro tip, purchase faux taper candles with electric flames so you don’t have to worry about dripping wax.
12. Eclectic Flea Market Finds
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If you’re looking for decor that’s a little more whimsical and unique, check out your local flea market or small vendor market to find pieces with personality.
A dresser is the perfect place to utilize those small decor pieces that we all love to purchase but never know where to put.
Layer all of your favorite trinkets in different colors and textures to create a stunning and unique vignette that brings life to your bedroom.
13. Oversized Vases
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The bigger the dresser, the harder it can be to know how to decorate. When you’re working with large furniture, avoid layering small pieces because your space can quickly look cluttered.
The solution is to choose a couple large and oversized pieces to become the focal point and balance out the upper half of the room.
Large ceramic pots are a gorgeous way to incorporate some natural textures and colors. You can also customize the foliage or florals you place in them throughout the year.
14. Natural Materials in Neutrals
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Rustic home decor doesn’t always have to be dark and moody. It can also be light, airy, and consisting of gorgeous neutrals.
If you love to decorate with bright whites, the perfect way to layer in other colors and visual interest is with light taupes and beiges.
Beige vases with white flowers and wood toned picture frames bring the perfect amount of balance to this white room.
15. Monochromatic Tone Layering
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An easy and beautiful way to create a cohesive look for your top of dresser decor is to pick a color and run with it.
Color drenching is very on trend right now. Achieve this look by matching your decor to the color of your dresser.
By using the same color in slightly different tones, you can create a coordinated yet textured display. I love the use of dark browns in the bedroom above!
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