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17 country bedroom ideas - from cottages to stately homes

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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

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.

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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

Rustic style bedroom for maximum comfort

The bedroom has a specific practical purpose. This is a room in which you need to create conditions for a quality pleasant stay. Full coziness, comfort will allow you to relax, disconnect from everyday worries, recuperate. Modern trends, such as minimalism, hi-tech, have certain advantages. But their brevity is not to everyone's liking. Many choose more comfortable options for bedrooms. The design, borrowed from the traditions of rural decorations in past centuries, is now very popular. The interiors of the bedrooms in a rustic style have a special charm, maximum comfort. nine0003

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Country and rustic, specialties of destinations

The term "rustic" is used for many different destinations. Each nation and culture developed its own traditions in the design of the home. A bedroom in a rustic style in the spirit of French Provence and a room decorated according to the Scandinavian model will have certain differences. The variety of options provides an opportunity to choose a design, taking into account your ideas about comfort, coziness. nine0003

Bedroom in country style

All areas of this style can be divided into two large groups: country and rustic. In interior design, traditional country music is created according to the traditions that have been formed in past centuries in American ranches. But this group also includes Provence, which originated in the French provinces, the Russian style, which is typical for rural houses in our region, and others. This design is dominated by:

Rustic style bedroom

The high popularity of this direction is due to the originality, uniqueness of the interior, which is welcomed by today's fashion. Photos of rustic bedrooms allow you to appreciate its originality. Despite their simplicity, these designs are able to provide maximum comfort.

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General features of country style

Numerous areas of country style have specific characteristics. But they also have common canons inherent in all variations. If you want to create a full-fledged atmosphere of a cozy bedroom in a country house, you need to use in the design: