Country home bedroom

17 country bedroom ideas - from cottages to stately homes

Decoration

From ancient cottages to graceful Georgian houses, the English country bedroom has an irresistible appeal. We've gone through the House & Garden archive to find our favourites

By Bonnie Robinson

22 August 2022

An English country bedroom can come in many forms, from a low-ceilinged, beamed attic in an old cottage with uneven walls and floors, to a graceful room of grand proportions in a Regency villa. The age of the house might conjure up images of traditional decoration, full of patterned fabrics and antique furniture; or the eccentricities of the architecture might suggest that a cleaner, more pared-back approach will work. There are plenty of looks for country bedrooms that we love: patterned wallpaper, brass bedsteads and quilts are wonderful for creating a sense of warmth, while traditional four-poster beds with stately hangings are irresistible in the right setting. Equally, a white-washed wall and modern wooden furniture can seem just right in ancient rooms where the quirks of the surroundings need to be balanced by a simple aesthetic. Whatever you're going for, our favourite country bedroom ideas are sure to provide you with inspiration.

Simon Brown
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Old beams and wallpaper – in this case ‘Indienne’ from Lewis & Wood – make for an inviting combination in the bedroom of this Herefordshire farmhouse. The colour palette is soft, with muted patterns and a classic brass bedstead contributing to the sense of warmth.
Paul Massey
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This perfectly traditional country bedroom belongs to interior designer Carlos Garcia's Norfolk manor house. The four-poster was built around a pair of Gillows posts and has curtains in Robert Kime’s ‘Tree Peony’ linen. The sofa is covered in Volga Linen’s ‘Tuva’ in celadon, with cushions in ‘Lynxia’ silk by Robert Kime.
James McDonald
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Modern and traditional meet in Tobias Vernon's Somerset cottage, where antique furniture sits next to contemporary pieces (as well as a wonderful art collection) against a clean, simple backdrop of white walls. An Ian McKeever etching and a Svenskt Tenn brass candle sconce hang above Tobias’s childhood Habitat bed, now painted Farrow & Ball’s ‘Emerald Green’. The hand-woven linen throw is by Catarina Riccabona; the oil paintings are by Emma Alcock.
Paul Massey
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The interior designer Caroline Holdaway had already decorated two houses for Robin Muir and Paul Lyon Maris when they enlisted her help on their new Cotswolds home. In this small guest room, a bedcover and curtains in Christopher Maya’s ‘Ostrich’ linen in charleston from Holland & Sherry pick up on walls in ‘Moss’ by Paint & Paper Library. The antique ceramic finial on the window ledge is from Brownrigg.

Ben Pentreath
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Marrying old and new is a difficult task in a grand country house, but Ben Pentreath has managed it with considerable flair in this Regency villa in Hampshire. Traditional toile de Jouy gets a bold reinvention in this bedroom, where Manuel Canovas’ ‘Bellegarde’ toile de Jouy in rouge, from Colefax and Fowler, was used throughout. Farrow & Ball’s ‘Pink Ground’ on the ceiling contrasts with woodwork painted in its ‘Blue Gray’. The ceramic ‘Charlotte Candlestick’ table lamp is from Hector Finch.
Michael Sinclair
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Attics always make for charming guest rooms, especially since their architectural quirks only have to be tolerated for a short time! Textile designer Natasha James has created a magical space in her country house in Yorkshire, combining Cole & Son's ‘Sweet Pea’ wallpaper with two of her own Tasha Textiles prints – ‘Honfleur Reverse’ on the armchair and eiderdowns in ‘Jaipur’. The kilim rug came from Natalia Violet Antiques.
Paul Massey
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In one of the cottages on Prince Charles' Cornish estate, the decoration is clean, simple and unfussy. White walls warmed up by colourful textiles will always be one of our favourite looks for a cottage. The quilt is from The Romantic Englishwoman in Lostwithiel.
Simon Brown
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With a large family and frequent guests, the owner of this house in Hampshire tasked Henriette von Stockhausen with creating elegant and versatile interiors that help to tie together the original Georgian rooms and a recent extension. In the main bedroom, Henriette has designed an extra-wide four-poster bed that is extra tall, too, to keep it in proportion. The owner’s preference for calm colours prevails here, with a Ziegler Sultanabad carpet, a sofa with a back lowered to the height of the bed behind it and the leafy arabesques of a pair of antique mirrors, against Lewis & Wood’s ‘Indienne’ wallpaper.

18 bedroom ideas for the country-inspired home

OKA, Rockett St George, Country Living

A country bedroom can be somewhat difficult to define; country design schemes can run the gamut from rustic farmhouse, to quaint cottagecore, to grand country estate. But there are a few hallmarks of a country-inspired bedroom no matter what style you favour – namely a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, some nature-inspired colours or patterns, and a use of natural materials such as wood, cotton, or linen.

We've looked to the best bedroom brands and retailers, from John Lewis & Partners to OKA, Dreams, Rockett St George, and Colefax and Fowler to name just a few, to find the best country-inspired bedroom ideas and design schemes.

Browse useful colour combinations and pattern ideas, the best beds and bedroom accessories to buy, and clever paint techniques and wall treatments in 18 of our favourite bedroom ideas to fall in love with...

Rockett St George

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Bedroom ideas: Soft modern

Belying a common design assumption that canopy beds are for traditional settings only. This version from Rockett St George forgoes heavy curtains or voile covering, leaving an exposed iron frame as the focal point in this imposing country bedroom.

Pictured: Black Iron Canopy Bed at Rockett St George

OKA | Damian Russell

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Bedroom ideas: Fun accessories

This bedside scheme has a refined colour palette of just 3 shades – deep red, cream, and brown – whilst all of the visual interest comes from layers of pattern, texture, and playful accessories. We love the unexpected details here, especially the wall-mounted straw hats, and the pairing of ikat and rattan.

Pictured: Roa Lampshade, Calabash Rattan Table Lamp, Radnor Wood Bedside Table, and Areca Cushion Cover, all OKA

John Lewis & Partners

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Bedroom ideas: Layers on layers

This John Lewis bedroom scheme is a treat to look at, with layer upon layer of botanical print and soft colours. This is a great example of how to use pale grey – frequently reserved for minimalist bedrooms – in a more maximalist way.

Pictured: Bobbin Bed Frame at John Lewis & Partners

Paint & Paper Library

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Bedroom ideas: Royal blue

A classic choice of bedroom colour; pale blue is a calming shade that can encourage relaxation and restful sleep. We love the clever paint effect of matching the colour on the walls to the door, skirting board and window frame.

Pictured: Blue Gum at Paint & Paper Library

Country Living | Carpetright

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Bedroom ideas: Country cottage

This bedroom takes its design cues from the country cottage playbook, from the wrought iron bed and wood panelled walls, to the mismatched accessories and textured wool carpet.

Pictured: Country Living Salcombe Wool Carpet at Carpetright

The White Company

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Bedroom ideas: Scandi-inspired

This serene bedroom has strong Scandinavian influences in the pale wood walls, white-on-white colour palette, and accents of nature. If you want to create something similar, make sure you use lots of textiles and soft furnishings to soften and add warmth.

Pictured: Melbury Linen Bed at The White Company

Piglet in Bed

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Bedroom ideas: Outdoors in

Green is one of our favourite colours to use in a bedroom – especially this sophisticated and nature-inspired sage. You might naturally steer away from using browns alongside your greens for fear of labouring the theme, but this textured light brown works wonderfully well. Some clean, bright whites would fit in happily, too.

Pictured: Sage Green Bedtime Bundle at Piglet in Bed

Rockett St George

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Bedroom ideas: All natural

Materials used – and celebrated – in their natural form is a common design feature of country homes and bedrooms. Here exposed brick, natural rattan, and raw wood are paired with soft and tactile accents (the velvet bedspread, berber rug, and pampas grass.

Pictured: Roll Top Woven Cane Bed at Rockett St George

Dreams

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Bedroom ideas: Light and airy

There is nothing quite like being woken of a morning by natural light streaming in through your windows. We love this light and airy bedroom, featuring our Country Living Thirlmere upholstered bed, nestled under a set of skylights.

Pictured: Country Living Thirlmere Bed at Dreams

Divine Savages

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Bedroom ideas: Art Deco

Whilst this playful 'Crane Fonda' wallpaper from Divine Savages is a statement in itself, the rest of this bedroom design scheme fully commits to a bold Art Deco theme – from the herringbone floor to the bamboo canopy bed and pink velvet bench. Another great paint effect here, with the dusty pink tones of the wallpaper matched in the painted ceiling.

Pictured: Crane Fonda 'Soft Copper' Wallpaper at Divine Savages

The White Company

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Bedroom ideas: Sweet country

This cornflower blue bedlinen with sweet ruffled Oxford border from The White Company belongs in a country-inspired home. We love the woven seagrass detailing in the rug, bedside table and pendant light, too.

Pictured: Kara Hemp Fine-Stripe Bed Linen at The White Company

OKA

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Bedroom ideas: Accent with black

Accenting with black is a great design trick if you've found yourself with a lot of pastels or softer colours in your bedroom accessories or bedlinen. This striking black headboard adds a bit of depth and prevents the overall design scheme from appearing too chalky.

Pictured: Sheringham King Velvet Headboard at OKA

Country Living

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Bedroom ideas: Statement wallpaper

This cheery rose motif wallpaper from our Country Living collection at Homebase adds instant country cottage notes. The styling in this bedroom fully embraces the theme, with dusty pink and green accents, and matching fresh flowers.

Pictured: Country Living Country Rose Pink Wallpaper at Homebase

Dunelm

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Bedroom ideas: Cool neutrals

This bedroom is a masterclass in introducing cool, contemporary tones in a traditional setting, mixing silvery greys and fresh whites with more traditional features like the panelled wall, feature fireplace, and curved headboard. This is ideal for those who need total calm in their environment to get a good night's sleep.

Pictured: Dorma Purity Silbury Duvet and Pillowcase at Dunelm

Dunelm

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Bedroom ideas: Rustic and charming

This design provides a comprehensive country bedroom checklist: floral bedlinen, accents of sage green, light wood, plenty of texture, and elements from nature. Replicating the same in your own home won't steer you far wrong.

Pictured: Meadow Ditsy Floral Duvet Cover at Dunelm

Colefax and Fowler

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Bedroom ideas: Country estate

Fully embracing the country estate theme here, with a riot of mismatched pattern across furniture and soft furnishings. The key to successfully mixing prints in this way is to choose complimentary base colours – here, the silvery grey on the bed complements the pale pink of the curtains, and the soft cream of the chair.

Pictured: Constance Fabric by Colefax and Fowler

Furniture Village

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Bedroom ideas: Farmhouse

You might not naturally add bold red velvet to a farmhouse setting, but as you can see here, it fits beautifully. Although counterintuitive, deep red is a great option if the wood in your home is very dark, because the richness of both are complementary. It's important to add lighter elements however, like the pale walls and pink bedlinen.

Pictured: Mandarin Bed Frame at Furniture Village

Homebase

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Bedroom ideas: Playful print

If you don't love the idea of following a theme or going big on colour and pattern, a nod to the countryside can be as subtle as adding a quaint duck motif, here printed on cotton bedding from our collection at Homebase.

Pictured: Country Living Ducks Printed Bedding Set at Homebase

photos of interior design options - INMYROOM

The project takes into account all the wishes, features and means of the owners, as well as their personal vision of the finished premises. There are many features, let's consider everything in order.

Where will the bedroom be? If the house is large, then the bed can be larger than average.

If there is not so much space, then planning a room on a grand scale is impractical and impractical. Ideally, the entire space is divided into equal zones. And the master bedroom should be a quarter larger than the guest room and children's room, but slightly smaller than the living area. Designers advise to place the bedroom on the sunny side. If the house is two-story, then it is better to equip the bedroom on the second floor. And the guest room - on the first. For older people, the location below will be more convenient, so it will be easier for them to move around, avoiding accidents. nine0009

Design: Oksana Korotkina, Prosperity studio

Stylish bedroom

There are many individual preferences. At the planning stage, it is best to decide on the style direction of the house, and especially the sleeping space.

Modern

This style is quite common in the bedroom. Modern has been around for over 100 years. And, anyway, modernity absorbs many new trends every year, and it is precisely because of this that it remains at the peak of popularity. A soft palette of shades, natural colors characterize this style in the best possible way. Beige, milky, white, gray, brown, purple, smooth lines, often the image of the letter S. Subdued light and natural materials: stone, wood, glass. The most popular decoration of such a bedroom is stained glass: on lamps and sconces, walls, windows. The comfort of a home and modern trends are the motto of modernity. nine0003

Design: Jean-Louis Deniot

Provence

Light style of southern France, rustic simplicity in every detail will fit perfectly into the sleeping corner of a private house. A comfortable canopy double bed, floral prints, wooden furniture, an abundance of textiles and accessories: who among us would not want to take a break from the bustle of the city in such a cozy place? More light, street and artificial, light colors and lack of pretentiousness - this is what is truly appreciated in the Provencal bedroom. The picture of the bedroom is like a painted canvas, where pastel colors dominate: lavender, peach, pale green. Contrasts are not needed, but a combination of warm shades is welcome. High-quality hardwood floors, decorative stucco on the walls, decorated after finishing with photo frames and cute pictures, flood of light and large windows. Where, if not in a country house to embody such an idea? nine0003

Design: Oksana Korotkina, Prosperity Studio

Classic

Exquisite bedroom for connoisseurs of luxury - a classic bedroom on the second floor of a large private house. Sophisticated furniture with patterns, natural materials, an abundance of expensive paintings and luxury items are loved by many. A classic set of a huge bed, bedside tables, a pouffe - that's probably the whole set of furniture. Designers advise not to focus on one color, using smooth transitions, but it is better to avoid contrasts. Expensive wallpaper or wall paint, oak parquet or its high-quality imitation, a crystal chandelier and fabric lampshades - everyone will be pleased to plunge into the world of luxurious elements. nine0003

Minimalism

Simplified design in a strict style, nothing more, just a practical application of the interior - this is minimalism. The modern pace of life dictates its own rules and luxury often fades into the background. The whole interior is reduced to a comfortable bed, small bedside tables on the sides and a few lamps located on the walls. Such a bedroom is best equipped in a large, bright room with high ceilings and huge windows that offer panoramic views of the surroundings. Glass windows and doors to half the room are a good reception in this style. A decoration element is allowed that will breathe life and warmth into the space: an unusual flower in a pot. Universal colors: gray, black, white, which are intertwined. Everything should be combined and look harmonious. nine0003

Design: Alexander Kudimov and Daria Butakhina

Japanese style

Natural materials, balanced colors, laconic forms and lightness in everything - a bedroom in this style will be remembered for a long time. The basis of the bedroom in this style is the oriental philosophy of life and proximity to nature. The style lies in minimalism, but bright touches in the room are necessary. Wood is suitable for finishing the floor surface. For the walls - wallpaper in light colors with ethnic elements. You can also sheathe the walls with wooden panels. Shoji - a screen with which the sleeping area is zoned, is also very popular in the Japanese minimalism of the interior of the room. nine0003

Finishing

A large house has many possibilities for quality finishing. The bedroom is still a place to relax, so experts strongly recommend making it as light and spacious as possible. Natural materials are suitable for finishing the floor: parquet, laminate, wooden boards. High-quality wall finishes: plaster or wallpaper should be chosen from harmless materials. The ceiling is also best made light, in harmony with all surfaces and style. nine0009

Design: INTERЁR Architects

Color

Decorators keep repeating: a bedroom should be comfortable. Calm, warm or cold shades are suitable for design. Bright colors are more likely to negatively affect night sleep.

Recommendations from Timur Abdrakhmanov

Light

This room in a private house simply needs street light. It can be arranged at the expense of window frames. And to introduce artificial light, designers resort to chandeliers, floor lamps and sconces that will fit into any style of space. nine0009

Design: Julia Falkova

Furniture

Choosing a bed for a rest room is an important task. It should be comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and made from harmless materials. The storage closet is also important. It is better to order according to individual parameters and design. There is always a little space for bedside tables. In choosing it is worth paying attention to natural materials.

Different shapes of the bedroom

A room can be designed in different shapes. The owners for a country house most often allocate more space, but sometimes the square of the house does not allow you to furnish the bedroom as you like. For small rooms of irregular shape, a narrow bedroom, the style of minimalism is typical. The task here is not to clutter up the room with unnecessary things, but to correctly arrange the main furniture. Decorators recommend using different methods for correcting irregular shapes: multi-level ceilings, color play, room zoning. nine0003

Country house allows you to arrange the bedroom as you wish. Having designed the rooms in advance, the owners can choose the style, finishing materials and order furniture for specific space parameters. In the finished bedroom, after all the repair work, you can place accents by adding your own zest with the help of details and accessories. Rest, spend leisure time and enjoy a calm environment - this is the main purpose of a full-fledged sleeping space in a large private house.

Options for furnishing a bedroom in a private house

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There are simple rules for choosing a place where a bedroom in a private house will be located. If the house has two floors, then it is advisable to place it on the top floor, it is warm enough and the room will be isolated from the main noise generators located on the ground floor. nine0003

If instead of the second floor there is an attic, then it makes sense to think about placing the bedroom in it.

In this case, a person will be able to enjoy silence, and a window in the roof will allow you to look at the starry sky.

If the house has one floor, then the location of the sleeping room in the southwest corner of the building can be considered optimal. In this case, the rays of the rising sun will not disturb the sleeping person.

And beautiful bedrooms in the house will provide comfortable living for a long time.

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Design

Before designing a bedroom in a private home, the homeowner must understand the purpose of the space. Who will not sleep in, children, guests? And based on the answers to these questions, make a decision on the development of design.

How is the design of a bedroom in a private house arranged? In order for the interior of a private house to get a complete look, the homeowner must decide on the purpose of each room. nine0003

If the room is only for sleeping, then zoning can be omitted. But in this room it may be possible to stay in the daytime, a place for changing clothes, work, etc.

In principle, all this can be placed in the bedroom, especially if it has a large area.

A bit about dedicated areas

In addition to the fact that this room will have a bed, it will be possible to place a full dressing room in it. nine0003

If a person is engaged in freelancing or takes work from the office to home, then a decision arises to equip a workplace in it. But we should not forget about a place for relaxation, for example, a soft, cozy chair.

If the homeowner has decided to designate a bedroom and allocate several zones in it, then he must consider their division. Traditionally, to separate the zones in the room, the decoration of the bedroom in the house is widely used, while combining different types of finishing materials. nine0003

For example, some decorators use wallpaper to designate a bed. The walls at the place where the home workplace will be located can be finished with strict panels made of polymer materials. This is clearly seen in the photo of the bedroom in a private house.

In addition to finishing, various color schemes are widely used. To allocate a place to sleep, you can finish it in soothing shades, most often pastels are used. The workplace can be decorated using bright colors. nine0003

This combination helps a person to concentrate. The relaxation zone, finished in deep dark or natural tones, will allow a person to relax faster.

If the dimensions of the room allow it, then it is quite acceptable to use partitions in various designs.

These can be fixed partitions made of plasterboard, which can be installed when the bedroom in the house is being renovated, or mobile screens.