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Buff Strickland, styling by Jessica Brinkert Holtam for Country Living
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Lean Into Rustic Elements
Jean Allsopp for Country Living
In this primary bedroom, exposed hand-hewn logs set the rustic scene, while the windows are trimmed in 6-inch-wide barnwood. Unfinished doors also boast hardware made of wood for authenticity. Marble lamps, a gold-framed pastoral painting, and crisp white bedding on the new wood bed dress up the room without adding a lot of fuss.
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Twirl Up Small Spaces
Monica Buck, styling by Raina Kattelson for Country Living
Tight quarters call for maximum style! In this farmhouse guest bedroom, a pair of vintage twin beds flank a simple spindle-leg table (bobbin furniture is such a country classic!). The cheerful and colorful wallpaper pattern, in keeping with the style and motifs that were popular when the house was built, is inspired by 18th-century botanical prints.
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Decorate With Blue and White
Monica Buck, styling by Raina Kattelson for Country Living
Blue and white is undeniably a classic country color combination. In this New York farmhouse bedroom, a mix of reclaimed materials and vintage artwork set the stage for the blue block-print pillows, painted vase, and striped quilt. The calming color thread continues throughout the rest of the house for a cohesive, soothing look.
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Get Inspired by the Landscape
Rikki Snyder for Country Living
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Embrace Country Charms
Nick Johnson
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Select a Spindle Bed
Annie Schlechter
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Paint the Floors
Reid Rolls
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Clad an Accent Wall in Reclaimed Wood
Mark Lohman for Country Living
A colorful and chippy reclaimed wood accent wall creates a cool backdrop for a nostalgic Jenny Lind-style bed. Tucked in a spacious bay window, the arrangement makes for quite a moment in this Victorian cottage bedroom. The eclectic mix of elegant and primitive design elements evokes a collected-over-time vibe.
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Consider Café Curtains
Kate S. Jordan
Sweet and humble café curtains serve loads of country charm in this serene farmhouse bedroom. Pretty and practical, they provide just enough privacy while letting the sun shine in. Café curtains also offer a budget-friendly opportunity to bring in a favorite fabric that might otherwise be cost prohibitive.
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Add a Monogram
David Land, styling by Raina Kattelson for Country Living
A monogram is a classic country move, as shown on this pretty bolster pillow made of antique grain sacks. In this Cape Cod fixer-upper, the homeowner didn’t stop there. The stenciled side table, assortment of ironstone platters above the bed, and starched fabric wallcovering reflect the family’s DIY know-how and spirit.
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Pick Punchy Patterns
David Hillegas for Country Living
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Feature Flea Market Art
John Gruen for Country Living
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Opt for Understated Elegance
Tara Donne, styled by Olga Naiman for Country Living
To bring understated sophistication to this New Hampshire farmhouse bedroom, the homeowners kept the design simple. Humble textiles like a grain sack pillow, old horse blankets draped over the end of the bed, and nubby linen Roman shades create subtle contrast against linen-colored walls and bare wide-plank floors.
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Cover the Bed With a Quilt
Lincoln Barbour for Country Living
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Paint the Walls a Pretty Color
Annie Schlechter for Country Living
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Get Creative With the Headboard
Roger Davies for Country Living
Rethink the traditional headboard and find an antique piece to act as one. Here, a hand-painted French screen from a local antiques shop is the star of this guest room. A block print duvet complements the floral theme, and a bobbin-style nightstand holds sun-faded beach reads.
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Mimic Architectural Elements
Max Kim-Bee for Country Living
Before you start decorating a room, first look at what the space has to offer and what elements of it you can mimic in your design elements. In this Georgia farmhouse, a gray-brown floral wallpaper echoes the hue of the weathered ceiling beams and offers a feminine (but not frilly) foil to the room’s rustic elements. The former park bench at the foot of the comfortable tufted bed features someone’s nearly faded, hand-carved initials.
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Keep Guests in Mind
Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living
For an ideal guest room, thoughtful touches include adjustable sconces for reading, an antique side table to corral bedside necessities, a simple wooden bed frame (like this classic Jenny Lind) for farmhouse flair, and a cotton matelassé coverlet topped with an extra quilt. Your guests may never leave!
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Embrace Natural Patina
Annie Schlecter, styling by Frances Bailey
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Curate Vintage Finds
Par Bengtsson
Flank either side of a bed with a collection of vintage art like these flower oil paintings the homeowner found on Chairish. She reframed many of them to get just the right look to go with the green floral bedding from Jane Shelton.
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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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