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Cottagecore bedrooms are all about slowing down and surrounding yourself with things that feel soft, natural, and full of charm. Think floral bedding, vintage furniture, dried flowers, and warm earthy tones that make you feel like you are waking up in a countryside cottage every single morning.
Whether you are doing a full bedroom makeover or just adding a few touches here and there, these 20 ideas will help you bring that dreamy cottagecore aesthetic to life in your own space, so keep reading until the end!
1. Use a Nature Inspired Color Palette
Nature is the best place to look for inspiration, especially if you’re designing a cottagecore bedroom. Stick to soft, muted colors like sage green, warm cream or dusty rose to keep the space feeling warm and cozy.
Try to avoid harsh, “neon” colors like bright red or neon green as they could ruin the whole “cozy” feeling.
2. Go For Gingham Accents
In case you don’t know, gingham is a type of fabric usually known for it’s checkered patterns. It’s a staple of cottagecore design as it adds a nostalgic kind of feel to a room.
You can try layering your bed with a couple of gingham pillows and a gingham duvet. You can also pair them with soft, chaotic patterns like ditsy florals to add more visual interest.
3. Layer Your Bed
Cottagecore is all about the comfort and the coziness, and layering your bed is one of the easiest ways to get comfy in your own bedroom.
Personally, the more pillows the better for me. I’d recommend getting 3 to 5 pillows and layer them from medium-sized pillows from the back to the small-sized pillows on the front.
For the finishing touch, throw in a knitted blanket over the end. A faded floral or a soft gingham pattern works perfectly here.
4. Wicker Baskets For Storage
Instead of plastic bins, use wicker baskets instead. They are all natural, perfect for a cottagecore bedroom. You can use them as additional storage to store extra blankets, clothes or even books.
Plus, they look nice and even fit the whole cottagecore aesthetic!
5. Display Books as Decor
Books are not only for reading, they can be nice decorations as well. Try lining up as many books as you want on your bookshelves and pair them with a couple of potted plants.
If you want them to look better, try organizing books by their color tones or themes!
6. Use Floral Accents
Floral accents are the backbone of the cottagecore look, bringing nature inside to create a soft, romantic atmosphere. The goal here is to make the floral elements feel abundant.
You don’t have to go overboard, a floral pillowcase here, a vintage botanical print on the wall there, a small vase of wildflowers on the nightstand. It all adds up to a cottagecore bedroom that feels natural and romantic.
7. Canopy Over Your Bed
A canopy over your bed is the ultimate cottagecore statement. Drape sheer white or linen fabric from the ceiling, hang some dried flowers or vines all over it, and suddenly your bed feels like something out of a fairytale!
8. Hang Sheer Linen Curtains
Sheer linen curtains are one of the easiest ways to bring that soft cottagecore feel into your bedroom. They let the natural light filter through in the most beautiful way, giving your room that warm dreamy glow!
9. Add a Window Seat
Transform your favorite sunny corner into a personal sanctuary by adding a cozy window seat! It’s the perfect spot to curl up with a hot tea and a good book while watching the world go by.
A simple addition yet brings so much warmth to your bedroom, making even the smallest space feel like a peaceful retreat!
10. Lay a Textured Rug
Textured rugs are the foundation of a cozy cottagecore bedroom, adding warmth and a “lived-in” charm.
For this aesthetic, I’d recommend going for rugs that are made from natural fibers, also ones that have floral patterns embroidered all over it to fit the cottagecore aesthetic.
11. Get a Skirt For Your Bed
A small addition but more than enough to elevate that soft, dreamy look on your bed, perfect for cottagecore! Bed skirts are the easiest way to hide under-bed storage while adding that perfect touch of storybook character to your bedroom.
12. Hang Floral Wreaths
A floral wreath on your bedroom wall or above your bed is such a simple way to bring that cottagecore charm in. I’d recommend going for flowers like lavender, eucalyptus, or hydrangea and watch how fantastical your bedroom will be!
13. Drape Trailing Plants
Trailing plants are basically “living curtains” for your bedroom. Try draping them above your windows or over your bed canopy if you have one. Even better if you pair them with fairy lights to give that natural, dreamy look.
14. Vintage Trinkets For Decor
Every room needs a little bit of history, and adding vintage trinkets are the perfect way to do that.
Whether it’s a delicate porcelain dish or brass jewelry, these small finds add so much soul and nostalgia to a space. It’s those tiny, unique treasures that stand out the most!
15. Introduce Warm Lighting
Avoid harsh, white lighting as it kills the entire cozy cottagecore vibe. I’d go for warm natural lighting like candles or warm light bulbs for my bedside lamps. The warmer the light, the more dreamy and cozy the whole space feels!
In fact, I wouldn’t install white lighting in any of my rooms in my house! (Yes, I’m a white light hater)
16. Hang a Pressed Flower Gallery
I love putting in actual pressed flowers into frames and hang them on my bedroom walls for that lived-in, storybook feel! It’s basically like bringing a meadow inside, perfect for cottagecore.
It’s an amazing to way to transform your bedroom into something magical!
17. Vintage Furniture
Not everything has to look brand new. In fact, cottagecore works best if you have vintage looking furnitures.
Think furniture made of dark walnut, warm oak or mahogany with beautiful craftsmanship like turned legs or carved headboards.
18. Hang Antique Mirrors
Antique mirrors are one of those pieces that are staple to a cottagecore bedroom. Hang one above your dresser, lean a tall one against the wall, or cluster a few smaller ones together in different shapes and frames.
19. Make a Cozy Reading Corner
It’s all about creating a cozy spot for you to sit down and relax, so think about a plush armchair in a soft fabric like linen or velvet, add a few cushions and tuck it right next to your window seat or a tall bookshelf.
You’d totally feel like a countryside girl enjoying a peaceful life!
20. Add Earthy Diffusers
Putting diffusers into your bedroom is like the cherry on top to make it all feel cozy. For cottagecore, diffusers with earthy scents are the best match. Think vanilla, sandalwood or lavender scents.
With the right scents, it’ll feel like you’re connected with nature itself!
