Bring a little slice of the countryside into your bedroom
Grounded in coziness, practicality, and simplicity, the farmhouse style takes inspiration from historic rural homes in the countryside. Some common elements of this interior design trend include natural materials that have a lived-in look, vintage pieces, and pairing new items with old items. The best part? You don’t have to live on a farm to get rustic charm in your own space. Check out some of these farmhouse bedroom ideas and learn how to incorporate the look in your home.
While the farmhouse style tends to lean on neutral shades, you can still achieve the look using a color palette consisting of yellows, blues, or even patterns.
Try on blue in your bedroom and pick out a navy paint shade for the walls. Break up the darker tone with white beadboard or shiplap trim on the bottom section of the wall. Continue the color scheme onto the bedding, and opt for a baby blue and white floral pattern comforter.
Embrace the countryside feel by hanging patterned wallpaper on the walls. This not only adds visual appeal and dimension to the space, but gives you the opportunity to get creative when planning your bedroom design. If you’re not sure about committing to traditional wallpaper, try out a peel and stick option that can be easily swapped out for paint or a different wallpaper if your tastes change.
Stick to a conventional neutral color scheme that is most often associated with the farmhouse style. Adorn the walls with bright white paint and opt for soft neutral furniture and textiles throughout the space. Sprinkle in some greenery or an earth-toned blanket for a burst of color to create a serene space you’ll look forward to coming back to after a long day.
A quintessential foundation of the farmhouse style—shiplap continues to gain traction for its affordability, ease of installation, and effortlessly rustic aesthetic. Position it horizontally and paint it white to make the room feel wider. Or, hang it vertically for a twist on the classic farmhouse look.
Bring warmth into the room by choosing a yellow and white color scheme for your farmhouse bedroom design. A yellow patterned comforter paired with yellow trim contrasts against the white walls and white metal bed frame.
Pick out pieces of furniture that align stylistically with the farmhouse aesthetic and add functionality to the space.
Upcycle a wooden bed frame and headboard by painting it white. What’s more, the paint job doesn’t have to be perfect, as distressed wood is a staple in farmhouse styling. Pair it with neutral throw pillows and an oversized comforter to complete the look.
Up the coziness in your bedroom by adding a chaise lounge to your collection of furniture. This sturdy piece with wooden legs and a plush seat makes the perfect spot for curling up and reading your favorite book. Artfully place the chaise next to a window so you can take in the views—whether you’re looking out over an expansive rural landscape or a city skyline.
Bring the unmatched feeling of relaxation you get from swaying back and forth on your front porch in a rocking chair to your bedroom. Paint a classic wooden rocking chair white and place it in the corner of your bedroom for the perfect place to sit back and unwind.
Give a guest bedroom the farmhouse feel by adding a daybed to the space. Press the piece up against the wall to serve as both a bed or a decorative seating area when not being used to sleep in. This allows you to use the bedroom in other ways, such as creating a home office or gym area when you don’t have company to host.
Bring warmth and comfort to your bedroom by opting for a tufted headboard. This adds dimension and a touch of rustic charm to the room, and is soft enough to lean against while you’re sitting up in bed reading a good book or watching your favorite flick.
Use an antique trunk to add both storage space and visual appeal to the room. This cedar trunk with sturdy black hardware has built-in storage and also serves as a cozy window seat. You can also use a trunk as a side table or nightstand, or you can place it at the foot of the bed for extra seating.
Blend patterns within the space by selecting a cozy accent chair with a plaid design. Gingham is a traditional pattern associated with the farmhouse style, and can be reminiscent of a picnic blanket you’d sit on eating lunch al fresco in the countryside.
Shabby chic is an interior decor style that leans on the lived-in look to create a cozy, yet trendy vibe. Shabby chic blends well with the farmhouse style, as they are both rooted in comfort, warmth, and practicality. This painted wooden vanity leaves areas unfinished to create a distressed look that embraces everyday wear-and-tear.
Layer textures in the room by opting for an upholstered bench to sit at the foot of the bed. This plush piece of furniture not only ties the space together, but gives you the perfect place to sit to comfortably put on your socks and shoes in the morning.
French provincial styling is inspired by the French countryside, particularly from the 17th and 18th centuries. This interior design trend runs in a similar circle as the farmhouse aesthetic, and the two can be married to create the perfect mix of European rustic elegance. Get the look by searching for ornate bedroom pieces, like this set that features distressed wood, cabriole legs, and gold accents. Pair the French provincial furniture with a quaint comforter and soft-patterned curtains to blend the two styles together.
Don’t discount the importance of a quality light fixture to tie the space together. Moreover, other permanent or semi-permanent fixtures can be used to enhance the farmhouse style in your space.
Take a contemporary design approach by trying out the modern farmhouse bedroom style. This interior design aesthetic blends together the new with the old to create a trendy, yet rustic and cozy feel. In this space, the modern brushed-aluminum chandelier pairs well with the distressed closet barn doors and quaint textiles so you can have the best of both worlds in your room.
Add a soft glow to the room by installing wall sconces next to the bed. You can use them to illuminate the space without lighting up the entire room. Or, turn them on when you’re hooked on a good book without waking up your partner while you’re reading.
A barn door is another staple in the farmhouse style and doesn’t require an extensive installation process, either. You can find premade sliding barn door kits at your local home improvement store. Or, look for old barn wood and repurpose it to create a DIY option.
While exposed beams made from natural wood can often be found in authentic farmhouses, you can still add them to your room to mimic the look. Faux wood beams highlight the natural architectural elements of your bedroom, while drawing the eye upwards towards a focal point.
Rattan is a natural material, woven in a wicker-like pattern. It can be used in a variety of interior design styles, such as bohemian, transitional, and farmhouse. This rattan pendant light is not only a functional addition to the space, but serves as a decorative piece to show off your personal style.
Decorate your bedroom with various textiles, accents, and trinkets true to the farmhouse theme to tie the space together.
Blend textures and patterns for a cozy, yet casual look. The softness of the pillows juxtaposes the metal bed frame, while bringing pops of color into the space.
Complete the look of your farmhouse bedroom with a patchwork quilt. Not only is this a classic type of home decor in the farmhouse style, it’s an easy way to bring varying patterns into the space.
Toile stems from the term “Toile du Jouy,” to refer to a decorating pattern that originated in France in the 18th century. It typically is composed of a white background with a complex pattern of images featuring the same color. The monochromatic images tell a story or depict a pastoral scene. This toile patterned jug and bowl is a decorative addition to the room that gives the space a countryside cottage feel.
Keep your blankets on display, rather than concealing them in a linen closet to provide easy access, while also serving as a decoration.
Let your textiles also act as decorative pieces by keeping them stored in a neat and tidy spot. These open metal baskets help to show off your collection of blankets, towels, and farmhouse decorations.
Gather a collection of your favorite photos and print them all in black and white or sepia-toned to create a gallery wall. Pick different sizes of photos and mixed styles of frames to create variation and depth within the space.
