The country bedroom is a warm, welcoming oasis of tranquility: with its enveloping and timeless atmosphere, it's perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. This style is perfect for decorating a country home, as you might imagine, but in reality, a country bedroom can adapt to many types of homes: you just need to choose the right style!
What not everyone knows, in fact, is that there are different types of country bedrooms, each with its own unique features, colors, and special characteristics.
Classic, country chic, English, or American: choose your favorite country bedroom and get ready to recreate it however you like!
Four types of country bedrooms: what do they have in common?
There are different types of country bedrooms. But they all have something in common. What?
In general, keep in mind the basic rules of country decor and try to apply them to the bedroom!
For starters, these bedrooms never look too modern. The atmosphere of a country bedroom is so reassuring precisely because it retains the magic of old-world homes and conveys the flavor of a simple, tranquil lifestyle, in touch with nature.
Then, the materials: wood is the king of country-style bedrooms and should absolutely not be missing! Even better if it's also present in the room's architectural elements: a ceiling with exposed beams or a parquet floor are an excellent starting point. Stone is also always a nice touch: a wall covering behind the bed, for example, is a dramatic solution that always creates a beautiful visual impact.
Finally: fabrics, fabrics, and more fabrics! Country style isn't minimalist: make the room comfortable by adding plenty of curtains, rugs, blankets, and even wallpaper, playing with patterns.
Starting from these foundations, choosing different furnishings, colors, finishes, and accessories, we can create four types of country bedrooms: classic, country chic, English-style, and American-style. Let's get started!
Classic country-style bedrooms: the rustic charm of the countryside
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Classic country-style bedrooms look like they've stepped out of a country farmhouse. Warm, welcoming, and a touch rustic, they make extensive use of wood in its natural color: ash and larch for lighter versions, walnut for darker ones. Even bleached wood can be used, but only in small touches.
The ideal flooring is wood, stone, or terracotta; if you don't have the option, however, don't worry: country-style bedrooms love rugs! Get a nice, large one (or use several) and your room will instantly have a different look.
Speaking of textiles, the best colors for rugs and blankets are rich, soft, and enveloping: rust, burgundy, hazelnut, brown, forest green; with more neutral, lighter touches to lighten the mood, like ivory white. Gingham or floral patterns are perfect if you want to soften the look a little.
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The accessories that are always a must-have in country-style bedrooms? All those that evoke the countryside: bucolic paintings, horseshoe decorations, wrought-iron chandeliers.
Finally: the best country-style beds? Choose sturdy, solid wood; or, if you want a slightly more refined touch, opt for wrought iron or a contoured, padded headboard. Conversely, if you want to dare with rustic inspirations, use recycled elements, like an old wooden door or window.
The country-chic bedroom: a winning mix with shabby chic style
If you prefer lighter, airier, and lighter spaces, a country-chic bedroom is ideal for you.
The country-chic style is a very interesting mix, combining the simple warmth of country-style bedrooms with the bright and refined look of shabby chic.
This is where wooden furniture becomes distressed and takes on shades ranging from white to beige, including ivory. Bedside tables and dressers can be embellished with wicker elements and fabric bows or hearts.
Accessories, therefore, will also be a mix: vintage lamps painted in light colors, embroidered crochet blankets, and lace doilies are perfect for a country chic bedroom.
We'll finish here with a country chic bed: white stained wood is wonderful, but padded and quilted headboards—especially in shades of cream, dove gray, and beige—are very in keeping with the theme and will help you avoid making the room look too rustic.
In short: if your dream is a country chic bedroom, imagine the perfect mix of shabby chic refinement and country simplicity, and you've found the key!
English Country Bedroom Decor
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Horseback rides, wellies, green raincoats, and long hikes on the moors: if you close your eyes and imagine your ideal life, these are the snapshots you see. We can't teleport ourselves to a Scottish castle (though we'd love to!)... But we can always help you create a flawless English country bedroom.
How? Let's start with one color: green. The basis of an English country bedroom is very similar to a classic one, but with the elegant and refined touch of dark green.
Pillows, blankets, and rugs will have an even more English look the closer they are to forest green, especially with tartan and checked patterns.
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But there's only one element that will transform your room into the perfect English country bedroom: wallpaper. Whether floral, checked, or featuring classic hunting scenes... Get ready for a real revolution!
Ranch atmospheres: the American country-style bedroom
Do you love the rustic, adventurous, and easygoing style of American ranches? Then the American country-style bedroom is the perfect solution for you.
How to achieve it? The foundation is always the same: stone, wood, warm colors. The accessories make all the difference: blankets with Indian-style patterns, embroidered and rope poufs, folk elements. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even try some slightly unusual decorations, like hanging trophies... Fake ones, mind you!
In short: there isn't just one type of country bedroom. Far from it! Country style is so flexible that you can easily adapt it to your personality and the style of your home. All it takes is a little imagination!
