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Embrace Old-Fashioned Style
In an upstairs bedroom of this Connecticut farmhouse, throw-back richness and pattern are on full display—from the toile wallcovering and stately antique oil portrait to the comfy bed piled high with pillows.
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Skirt the Bed
“This bedroom in quintessential New England—very cozy and nostalgic,” says designer Katie Rosenfeld. A custom bedskirt with eyelash fringe contributes to the overall charming pattern play and hides luggage and other stowaway items. Adding to the coastal ambiance are buttery yellows that feel as warm as the summer sun, including a checkered blanket and painted bedside chest.
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Create a Cocoon-Like Retreat
To achieve the “cocoon-like” look and feeling in this primary bedroom, designer Ashley Gilbreath incorporated a variety of comfy fabric textures, an upholstered bed, and a dark wooden bureau. One long lumbar pillow in a pretty pattern stretches the width of the bed.
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Hang Pretty Wallpaper
Wallpaper is a personality-forward way to make a space feel its coziest. For busier prints, opt for simple bedding, like the plain white matelassé coverlet shown here, then add a quilt in a similar colorway as the wallpaper as a topper.
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Go With Gingham
Add Modern Touches
This Hudson, New York, log cabin bedroom redefines traditional rustic and cozy with a clean sensibility. The curved lines of the iron bed and the circa-1940s gold mirror lend a decidedly modern touch. In contrast, the walls of the bed nook are covered in a wallpaper that mimics the look of aged Venetian plaster while the rough-hewn wood beams add authentic patina.
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Create a Pet-Friendly Space
At Country Living, we whole-heartedly believe in dogs on furniture for maximum cuddling at all times! Here, Sheepadoodle Stewie makes himself right at home on a striped duvet that homeowner Amy Whyte was drawn to for its masculine vibe. “It balances the femininity of the floral curtains and ties the whole room together,” she says. Cocoa and brick walls provide a rich backdrop for the primitive farm bench and early 1900s armoire with its original blue paint, both purchased from local shops.
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Tuck In Extra Storage
This train berthlike built-in bed nook (with sliding doors for privacy!) offers even more than a cozy, quiet spot to rest. Below, wide drawers offer the perfect amount of storage for weekend guests, eliminating the need for a free-standing chest.
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Pile on Pillows
Pick the Classic Blue and White Color Combo
Blue and white is the unofficial color combo of country decorating. “I’ve always loved blue and white because the combination reminds me of the sky and big beautiful clouds, and the ocean, creeks, and streams,” says homeowner Bambi Costanzo. A consistent color scheme used throughout the house, the pairing is layered in the primary bedroom through a series of pretty linens on the pencil-post bed she found online for just $75.
Get the Look:
Wall and Ceiling Paint Color: Delicate White by Glidden
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Put Up a Pelmet
Go For Camp Vibes
The classic Pendleton blanket color scheme inspired the sleeping loft in this backyard party barn. Mixed with plaid accessories, the iconic green, red, yellow, and navy stripes look right at home in the wood-wrapped space.
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Define the Room With a Rug
In a narrow space around the corner from the primary bedroom, homeowners Justin Reis and Mark Schwindenhammer tucked in a pair of twin beds (found on Craigslist!) to accommodate more overnight guests. To define the makeshift bunk area, a colorful vintage rug runs the length of the beds.
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Layer Patttern on Pattern
Hang Pretty Draperies
Floral draperies pull in all the colors featured in this log cabin bedroom, from the green velvet chair and pleated lampshades to the layered bed linens and wool blanket bed topper. The bedside table belonged to homeowner Lisa Floyd’s grandmother, who used it as her telephone desk.
Get the Look:
Drapery Fabric: “Jaipur” by Antoinette Poisson
Bed Linens: by Les Indiennes
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Paint Walls and Ceilings a Dark Color
Use Trunks for Storage
Because cozy cabins and farmhouses are often storage-challenged, pick pieces that do double duty. Here, a sturdy painted wood trunk provides a spot to sit and slip on boots while blankets and keepsakes are stowed inside.
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Create a Nap Nook
Design a Room to Grow Into
A collection of colorful quilts inspired the bedroom for Lea Ann Walker’s granddaughters. Simple iron beds, solid bedding, and a graphic rug suit any age, making the space just right for the girls to grow into.
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Add Furry Accessories
Amy Mitchell is the managing editor for VERANDA and Country Living, where she writes articles on a variety of topics—decorating and design, gardens, and holidays. Amy’s experience in the shelter magazine category spans more than 20 years, as she’s previously held positions at Coastal Living and Cottage Living. Her personal pursuits include cooking, gardening, and hunting her favorite tag sale spots for the next piece of Pyrex for her prized collection.
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