How to Decorate Your Bedroom in Cottage Style

Step 1

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Install wood flooring if possible. Wood flooring is the most common type of floor for cottage style bedrooms. Hardwood flooring can be expensive, so you may want to choose vinyl planks that look like wood, engineered hardwood, or even wooden tiles.

To save money, you can install the wood flooring or tiles on your own.

Step 2

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Choose a simple rug for a cheaper option. If you don’t want to do something as dramatic as changing your flooring, you can also choose to put a simple rug in your room. A large rug in a neutral color, like cream or beige, is great. If you want to incorporate a design, consider a floral pattern.

Choose rugs made from natural fibers, like an animal-hide, or faux animal-hide, rug or a woven jute rug.

A simple, striped rug is another choice.

Step 3

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Paint your walls a basic color if you want a simple change. Pick one color for the entire room. One light color is an easy option for a cottage style room. Light yellow, off-white, sage green, and light blue are good color choices for cottage style bedrooms. Light blue is great for a beachy, cottage theme. Light yellow, beige, sage green, and off-white will work for almost any room.

Step 4

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Create the old stone technique to add interest to your walls. To make your walls look similar to old stone, first paint a light gray base on your walls. Then, use painter’s tape to create the shapes of the stones. Sponge on dark gray paint to create the stone texture. Then, remove the painter’s tape. Finally, use a cheesecloth to refine the texture.

Step 5

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Install wood on the walls to make the room look rustic. You can use shiplap or beadboard on your walls. It’s relatively cheap but looks high-quality and expensive. Nail each piece of shiplap or beadboard to the wall, using a bubble level to even them out. A nail gun can help you get the job done quickly.

Spackle the nail holes then sand them down before painting over the shiplap or beadboard.