16 Ways to Decorate a Cottage Bedroom
Quaint and cozy, with a hint of countryside.
There’s nothing cozier and more inviting than a country cottage. This aesthetic is all about keeping things light, simple, and refreshing while celebrating a rural countryside feel. That’s why cottage bedrooms feature a neutral color palette with rustic textures for a warm, earthy, and homey space. If you’re looking for cottage bedroom ideas, continue reading for tips on ways to make your home feel quaint yet naturally luxurious.
1. Display Darling Floral Wallpaper
When we think of a cottage countryside, we think of fresh florals and botanical gardens. Choosing floral wallpaper is a great way to instantly make your bedroom feel more cottage-esque by bringing in this darling print to a large area of the room.
What better way to feel as if you’re sleeping in a true cottage than with the rustic texture of wooden wall panels? This cottage bedroom decor idea is a great alternative to floral wallpaper if you want a rustic feel as opposed to prints. Panel the wall your bed rests against to create an accent wall.
Since the cottage aesthetic pays homage to the outdoors, it makes sense to follow an earthy color palette. Creams and neutral colors are nice to pair with a splash of color with green floral bedding – especially if your walls are a solid color. The creamy neutral walls add a brightness to the room that’s grounded by the darker hues of the green bedding.
Open-frame beds work well in a cottage-style bedroom since the intricate spindles help bring a quaint, dainty feel to your space. An open-frame bed allows the wall behind your headboard to remain visible to show off your paneling or wallpaper, and its darker hue will make your bedding pop for an extra cozy visual.
A jute rug is perfect for cottage bedrooms since it has a craftsman appearance. Cottagecore design is grounded by natural, handmade pieces – a jute rug’s weave feels unique and looks handwoven while skipping the actual hassle of hand-crafting a rug for your cottage-style bedroom yourself.
Linen bedding provides a luxury sleep experience we adore for a cottage bedroom since its natural composition looks homey and cozy – feelings the cottagecore aesthetic evokes. The material is soft and durable yet remains breathable and insulated for year-round use. Choose linen bedding in an earthy color palette and pair it with an open-frame bed to create a warm atmosphere any cottage bedroom will appreciate.
Cottagecore- and French country-style furniture is often interchangeable, since the materials and designs are very similar. For that reason, we love putting French country nightstands on both sides of the bed in a cottage-style bedroom. Not only are these nightstands necessary to make the room functional, they make for beautiful cottage bedroom decor thanks to their weathered wood finishes and antique-inspired hardware.
If you’ve been keeping your cottage bedroom decor solely neutral and light, consider adding contrast (and comfort) with a blue bedroom bench. Though the cottagecore aesthetic focuses on a lot of neutrals, it welcomes muted blues for a soft pop of color. This bench increases the style in your room while offering plenty of use. Enjoy it as a place to put on your shoes or to display a decorative tray.
Although a cottage bedroom relies on natural lighting to make the room seem fresh during the day, you need to add lights for nighttime. Wall sconces are an excellent option for a functional cottage bedroom. Place a wall sconce on both sides of the bed for lighting that keeps your ceiling open. Choose a bronze or antique bronze finish on your wall sconces to lean into the homey vintage look this aesthetic celebrates.
Not a fan of wall sconces? Sneak a little glam into your cottage bedroom through an elegant French country-style chandelier This French Country-style chandelier features a lot of intricate curves and lines without being over the top, giving it a dainty cottage appeal.
Paneling the ceiling is a great alternative to wall paneling for an extra cozy bedroom. Most ceilings are white, so break up the monotony by paneling this location and adding another dimension to your cottage bedroom decor.
If you’re keeping your walls and ceiling a light neutral color, add in the hominess every cottage bedroom needs with an espresso wooden bedroom set. These pieces make your room feel cozy and cottage-like since the dark wood grain will contrast the lighter shades in the space.
Shiplap isn’t just for farmhouses – the cottagecore aesthetic welcomes it too! Shiplap provides a bright and clean look to the room, along with speaking to the rustic vibes of countryside living.
To make your cottage bedroom feel extra dreamy, a set of drapes is in order. Linen drapes will make your window area feel breezy and light. They also have the perfect amount of light filtration to allow the sun to shine through without overpowering the room.
One of our favorite cottage bedroom ideas is adding a warm French country area rug into the space. The French country rug in the picture above is made of polypropylene and sports the neutral color palette and intricate designs for more depth. Adding an area rug makes your room feel homey and cozy, especially when you pair it with a faux flower arrangement and decorative bookends. Style your vase and decor like the picture above for a stylish, undone approach.
Classic glam makeup vanities add another functional area to your cottage bedroom while upping the decor with their vintage, homey look Select a white finish to tie your vanity in with your other cottagecore bedroom furniture.
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Now that you’ve seen the best cottage bedroom ideas, it’s time to cozy up your bedroom decor!
