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House & Home - 30 Cottage Bedrooms With Breezy Charm
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June 22, 2021
Is there any a sweeter sound to fall asleep to than lapping lake waves? Cottage bedrooms are the ultimate in relaxation and there are plenty of examples from our archives. Breezy enough to invite a good night’s rest and practical enough to sleep multiple guests, these cottage bedrooms are the main ingredient to a rejuvenating weekend away. Browse through to get summer decorating ideas for your own bedroom!
This upstairs loft of this charming barn, belonging to designer Emily Griffin on her family’s property in the Kawarthas, can easily sleep up to 10 people, which is perfect for the ultimate cottage slumber party. Kids often head up there to watch movies or stage pillow fights.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home July/August 2020
Designer: Emily Griffin
In this getaway on Lake Libby in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, twin metal bed frames and jaunty striped pillows are quintessential cottage staples. The rooms have a relaxed, lived-in charm created with low-maintenance materials. The floors are wood-look ceramic tile so they can handle the dirt, and they’re heated for when the family comes to ski in the winter.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home July/August 2020
Designer: Caroline Bouffard
Designer Youssef Hasbani selected a brilliant white for all the walls in his cottage: Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace. “White shows everything off nicely,” he says. “Plus, white is soothing and relaxing, which is how I like to live here.” In one of the bunkie’s bedrooms, windows swing up for a breezy boathouse effect, capitalizing on the dreamy waterside locale.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home April 2014
Designer: Youssef Hasbani
In this serene principal bedroom, full-height windows let the homeowners enjoy sunrise views in their cottage.
Hardy, wide-plank German oak floors, installed throughout the cottage, add rustic warmth underfoot — perfect for barefoot summer living.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home July 2017
Designer: Cory DeFrancisco
A creamy palette lends a sophisticated and calming vibe to this Muskoka cottage. In the guest bedroom, traditional wooden double-hung windows are accented by rich gray sashes for a bit of contrast.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home July 2013
Designer: Cory DeFrancisco
In this ’80s-style, 2,300-square-foot cottage, a crisp palette of white, blue and cherry red creates a preppy backdrop in the homeowner’s son’s bedroom. “These bunk beds were the one thing we splurged on,” says the homeowner.
“Now it’s hard to get him outside!”
Photographer: Kim Jeffery
Source: House & Home June 2017
Designer: Virginie Martocq
Waking up to the sight of an airy gabled ceiling (as seen in the principal bedroom of this cottage built on Shanty Island) practically guarantees a good morning!
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home July/August 2020
Designer: Danny Greenglass & Joe Brennan, Brennan Custom Homes
Designer Sam Sacks turned a no-frills cabin into the cottage of her fantasies. Sam’s daughter’s room doubles as a guest room, so a queen bed was a must. “Yes, we know the horseshoe is upside down,” says Sam. “We promise to fix it before our luck runs out!”
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home July 2019
Designer: Sam Sacks
Nestled in the New Brunswick countryside, designer Fenwick Bonnell’s Maritime cottage has been in his family since the 1950s.
Pops of sunshine yellow inject warmth into the principal bedroom, complete with built-in storage, plush bedding and an unfinished blanket chest.
Photographer: Janet Kimber
Source: House & Home July 2018
Designer: Fenwick Bonnell
The principal bed is simply dressed in relaxed linens in this boathouse on Muskoka’s Lake Joseph, which is tucked under a canopy of trees and hugs the rocks. The lower windows are outfitted with motorized screens to accommodate sleeping in.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home July 2019
Designer: Margot Bell & Dasha Ricci, Peaks & Rafters; Architecture by +VG Architects
Vintage-look iron beds have classic appeal in a couple’s seasonal P.E.I. home, especially when paired with a crisp blue and white palette.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home July 2019
Designer: Architecture by David Lopes
A treehouse-like bedroom panelled in the same white oak as the flooring gets a textural boost from a dividing wall clad in black brick.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home July/August 2020
Designer: Lorraine Franklin; Architecture by Nelson Kwong & Neal Prabhu at nkArchitect
A pastel palette in this boathouse’s principal bedroom encourages guests to unwind and recharge — and soak in the panoramic view. “At dusk and dawn, you get purply hues in the sky that reflects on the water,” says designer Anne Hepfer.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home August 2017
Designer: Anne Hepfer
Designer James Davie designed a ladder and rope railing to give access to the second floor in his bunkie.
With one full and two twin beds in the loft, and a pullout sofa on the main floor, the bunk can sleep six.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home July 2017
Designer: James Davie
Like the rest of the bedrooms in this cottage on Lac Libby in the Eastern Townships, the principal bedroom is an exercise in comfortable minimalism. We love the breezy panelled wall and casual stump bedside table.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home July 2018
This charming Laurentians cottage is full of old-school touches, like flip-up windows secured by long hooks, white bedding, glossy painted side tables and breezy drapes.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home August 2016
In this rustic bedroom, a classic Hudson’s Bay point blanket helps enliven a minimalist envelope.
Photographer: Ashley Capp
Source: House & Home July 2014
Designer: Tracy Thomson & Jody Colero
This room is full of vintage touches like the ceiling fan to help counteract hot summer weather and make for a restful sleep. Timeless twin beds are dressed with lush ticking bedskirts that match the drapes.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home July 2012
Designer: Michael Angus
Perfectly rumpled linen bedding ensures a relaxed feel in a guest bedroom. Inspired by this West Coast’s cabin’s horizontal panelled walls, butterfly artwork is hung in a single line and even wrapped it around the adjacent walls for a playful, dreamy touch.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home August 2016
Designer: Erin Chow
Old-fashioned quilts are modernized against crisp white walls and a geometric pendant light in this East Coast bedroom.
Patterned fabrics on pillows and a striped rug lend the space an easygoing charm.
Photographer: Janet Kimber
Source: House & Home July 2012
Designer: Sarah Richardson, Tanya Bonus, Tommy Smythe & Lindsay Mens Craig, Sarah Richardson Design
When this cozy Muskoka cottage reaches full capacity, a Murphy bed can be pulled down to create an extra sleeping space. A custom unit provides ample storage.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home August 2016
Designer: Natalie Hodgins & Shannon Morrison, Sarah Richardson Design
In this shared girls’ bedroom, wicker pendant lights and a jute rug keep the space from feeling too precious and inject a welcome hit of natural materials.
Photographer: Eric Striffler
Source: House & Home July 2013
Designer: Colleen DeCourcy
Perfect for cottages where children congregate to spend their summer, this quartet of built-in bunk beds are sure to inspire some amazing sleepovers.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home July 2014
Designer: Natalie Hodgins & Kate Stuart, Sarah Richardson Design
Trundle beds are a great alternative to bunk beds, and are just as space efficient. In this kid’s bedroom, twin units sit flush against the wall (with extra beds tucked away in the pull-outs underneath) meaning there’s still plenty of space to hang out with friends.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home July 2016
Designer: Margot Bell, Peaks & Rafters
Though the furnishings in this children’s room skew toward the traditional, the space feels up to date thanks to a fresh palette. A watery blue envelope nods to this cottage’s lakeside location, while a fire-engine red bunk bed injects a hit of spunk.
Photographer: Jean Longpré
Source: House & Home July 2013
Designer: Heidi Smith
One of the most popular ways to give a space classic cottage style is to install shiplap panelling on the walls (and ceiling, too!). Here, it lends subtle texture to a principal bedroom.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home August 2016
Designer: Margot Austin
“The trick to using several patterns in one room is to keep the colors consistent and differ the scale,” explains designer Kate Stuart. In this bedroom, a daring palette of red, white and grey temper traditional furnishings and lend the space a fresh, youthful feel.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home July 2014
Designer: Natalie Hodgins & Kate Stuart, Sarah Richardson Design
So that your cottage doesn’t feel dated in a few years, furnish bedrooms with a mix of styles.
Here, contemporary bedding is balanced with vintage pieces, including an elegant chandelier and trad side tables.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home August 2016
Designer: Natalie Hodgins & Shannon Morrison, Sarah Richardson Design
When it came to decorating this shared space, designer Margot Austin kept the original pine bunkbeds and updated the look with plaid throws and mod sconces.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home August 2016
Designer: Margot Austin
Says the owner of this cottage: “This armoire was originally made in France by a father who gifted it to his daughter when she got married and left home. It works here because it’s a little piece of art on its own.”
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home August 2016
Designer: Marko Simcic, Simcic + Uhrich Architects
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@andreaedavis
There’s nothing quite as cozy as slipping into a cottage bedroom after a day spent in the countryside. The rustic and mismatched appeal combined with the warmth of a nearby fireplace and a familiar book on the nightstand has the power to instantly whisk away any lingering stress or anxiety that comes with modern living.
What is Cottage Decor Style?
Cottage decor is typically considered a combination of rustic and perfectly imperfect design aesthetics that most often include nature-inspired colors, lots of linens, and reclaimed and vintage wooden furniture with a focus on comfort and relaxation.
Looking for inspiration for your own cottage or country home? Here are some of our favorite cottage bedrooms that are just the right amount of rustic—and sure to make anyone fall in love with the charm of the countryside.
Meet the Expert
- Andre Kazimierski is the CEO of Improovy, an on-demand home services company.
- Juan Sandiego is an interior design coach and the founder of Boreal Abode.
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Classic Shiplap
@candlewoodcottage
Reclaimed wood or classic shiplap are some of the best alternatives to a simple drywall—especially at the cottage. Not only is it relatively cheap but it’ll give your bedroom that rustic appeal that few other materials can. This French country cottage achieves the charmingly rustic look through its creamy white coat but you can easily reclaim more rugged wood from old barns or fences as well.
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Rattan and Wicker Details
COTTAGE + SEA
“Cottage inspired bedrooms are all about textures,” says Andre Kazimierski, CEO of Improovy. “Distressed wood, wicker items, quilts, and iron furnishings are just some uniquely textured items that you can combine together to bring character and dimension into the room.” This cottage bedroom in particular plays into varying rattan and wicker textures while keeping the color scheme neutral rather than busy.
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In the Reclaimed Woods
@theoldredhouse
Cottage bedrooms are crafted to foster a sense of comfort—so keeping that in mind when picking out furniture is key to achieving the right feel to the space. This modern cottage-inspired bedroom features a vintage wooden headboard but the added layers of linens and soft velvet pillows add to the cozy feeling of the room.
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It’s in the Architectural Details
@antocave
Smaller cottage bedrooms or attic rooms can pose challenges in dealing with unique architectural details—and finding the right positioning and storage solutions is key.
This modern cottage bedroom worked out a solution by placing the bed away from the center and balancing it out with a matching monochromatic chair. -
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Shades of Blue
@andreaedavis
This coastal cottage offers just the right amount of whimsy through the deep blue shiplap walls and colorful nature-inspired bench. “When you’re decorating a bedroom in cottage style it’s easy to fall into the trap of going for an all-white or neutral look,” says Juan Sandiego, Founder of Boreal Abode. “Instead, adding a touch of vibrant color in unexpected places will bring joy to the bedroom without feeling overpowering.”
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A Hint of Greenery
Ashley Montgomery Design
One of the most important style tips for creating a cottage inspired bedroom is to keep colors light and soft like this cabin- and Southwest-inspired space. You want to stick to your whites, off-whites, and light browns but the addition of plants (whether real plants or flora-inspired photography) will add appropriate pops of natural color.
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Beam Me Up
@cobblestones_and_wells
Reclaimed wooden beams are one of the most obvious ways to pack a cottage-inspired punch—but there’s a reason the trend is so popular. Adding exposed beams to an otherwise contemporary space offers a subtle wink to a more rustic decor aesthetic without the need for plaid linens, a fireplace, or any other typical cottage decor statements.
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Board and Batten
@cobblestones_and_wells
Board and batten and other similar wall treatments can be a great way to add texture and visual interest to a cottage bedroom without going straight for more traditional shiplap. The wood molding is traditionally painted in warm neutrals and soft jewel tones for a more sophisticated take on the traditional wall treatment.
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Southwest Nest
@joshhemsley
This Southwest-inspired cottage bedroom might take cues from Georgia O’Keeffe and the New Mexico landscape but it’s just as warm and cozy thanks to the combination of cheery throw pillows, soft linens, and dimmed down statement lighting.
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Nooks and Crannies
@dkleu
This tiny cottage bedroom plays into the coziness aspect of country living thanks to the custom-built bed that can double as a reading nook during the day. The sumptuous structure wraps into the window allowing for unobstructed views of nature from under the covers.
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Distressed Doors
@candlewoodcottage
Distressed and reclaimed doors and windows are a simple and efficient way to foster a sense of rustic charm without eating too much into your budget. This charming country bedroom makes use of both doors and windows to add texture to the shiplap wall while framing out an oil painting for added visual interest.
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By the Fire
@little_weavers_cottage
In terms of charming cottage bedrooms, nothing compares to a cozy built-in fireplace to warm the toes on a cool night. This rustic bedroom takes it one step further thanks to the original brick molding and retro-inspired wood stove.
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Bedroom in the house - 90 photos of the best ideas in the interior of the bedroom of a country house
The bedroom in my house is a real ideal! How to furnish a bedroom in your home?
In the private sector, it is possible to implement absolutely all ideas. A beautiful, cozy bedroom can be a wonderful “soul haven” that you never want to leave.
But in order for the room to be such, it is necessary to think over the design exactly to the smallest particle.
Content of the article:
- The location of the bedroom
- Zoning of the bedroom
- Sleeping room furniture
- Collection of color scheme
- Style directions for the sleeping
- bedroom design in a private house
Local arranging a bedroom in the private sector, you must choose its location. There are many variations for this:
In a two-story building, the second floor is the ideal location for the bedroom.
A bedroom will look great in an insulated attic.
In a one-story building, the most remote room in the southwest of the house will be a great place for a bedroom.
Bedroom zoning
The interior of any room must be completed, for this you need to decide on the purpose of the room.
If the room is planned only for sleeping and relaxing, then this section can be scrolled through. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford this.
And the bedroom is used for rest, storage, work or receiving guests. All this can easily fit in one room.
If you decide to divide the bedroom into several zones, then think over every little thing in advance, especially the way of division. Zones can be divided with:
Finishes. The use of various finishing materials will clearly define the areas of the room. For example, a sleeping place can be decorated with wallpaper, and the work area can be painted.
Color range. Different color tones will help to separate the zones. Most often, a place to sleep is decorated in calm, restrained colors. The workplace is decorated in brighter, catchy colors.
Various partitions. You can make a drywall construction more durable or, conversely, a simpler construction. Durable materials visually reduce the space in the room. Therefore, it is easiest to use simple structures, such as screens, because they do not “eat up” the space.
Furniture. In some cases, it is best to use pieces of furniture for zoning. For example, a corner sofa can separate two zones from each other.
Bedroom furniture
The choice of furniture depends on the desired functionality of the bedroom.
Items needed for the interior of the bedroom:
The most important item in a bedroom is the bed. You can focus on it, or you can hide it from your eyes with a screen.
Bedside cabinets are often indispensable. It is difficult to do without them; an alarm clock, a night light, a mobile phone, books and other accessories are placed on the bedside tables.
If the mistress of the bedroom is a woman, then she cannot do without a dressing table with a mirror and a pouffe to it.
If you want to make a small corner for relaxation in the bedroom, then a small sofa or two armchairs will look great, and even better a bag - a pouffe.
The seating area must be equipped with a coffee table.
The working area should consist of a table and chair. Important documents can be stored on the rack.
It is convenient to store clothes in a special closet. In order to save space, make built-in furniture.
All things not included in the closet?? Then use the chest of drawers.
Choice of colors
When choosing a color, personal taste must be taken into account.
If there is poor lighting in the room, then soft, warm, perhaps natural tones can add the missing comfort.
Style directions for the bedroom
The interior of any room will look complete only if it is thought out to the smallest detail and sustained in one style direction.
Styles perfect for bedroom decor:
- Classic;
- Mediterranean;
- Loft;
- Provence;
- Scandinavian;
- And others.
photos of interior design options - Inmyroom
The project takes into account all the wishes, features and means of the hosts, 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. 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.
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?
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.
- Minimalism
Simplified design in a simple style, nothing more, just a practical application of the interior 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The 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.
