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Farmhouse bedroom decor: How to make your space feel inviting and warm

Try these gorgeous farmhouse bedroom decor ideas for a quaint and cozy look

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Farmhouse decor exudes quaint tranquility and pastoral beauty. Homeowners adore this cozy aesthetic and the simple lifestyle it invites into our spaces. While many trends may come and go, farmhouse decor is a timeless classic that is here to stay. If you’re looking for the perfect farmhouse bedroom decor ideas, we have everything you need to make your space feel inviting and warm.

Add some paneling

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Paneling is a must in any farmhouse design. While you’ll likely see paneling, shiplap, or repurposed boards in the entertaining spaces of the home, it can also do wonders in a bedroom. Add some simple wood paneling as a feature wall behind your headboard. While all-white spaces are slowly fading from many homes, designers and homeowners alike are still using white paint on paneling to add a fresh look to the space.

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Exposed beams are classic farmhouse decor

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Whether you show off the actual exposed supports of your farm home or opt for the illusion of installed exposed beams, they can really enhance the appeal of your ceilings. This year, ceilings are getting a lot of attention in interior design. Rather than stare at a bland white surface, consider investing in some exposed beams to offer that cozy cottage feel.

A fireplace is ultra cozy

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In traditional farm homes, it’s not uncommon to find a fireplace in nearly every room. Older homes did not come equipped with central heating systems, so fireplaces were the best solution to stave off cold winter nights. If you can tackle this renovation, installing a fireplace or wood stove in your bedroom can bring back that classic farmhouse appeal.

If installing a new fireplace or chimney routing is out of your budget, a faux fireplace or even a plaster mantle can achieve the look and feel of a real one, boosting your bedroom design.

Vintage furniture is a must

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If you’re going all out on the farmhouse vibe, we recommend heading to the antique markets to source vintage pieces that speak to the farmhouse charm. Old sewing machine tables, wooden nightstands, wrought iron bed frames, and vintage picture frames will enhance your farm home’s natural and antiquated elegance.

Look for imperfect pieces with a few scratches and dents for extra charm. Solid wood and iron metals are best for the farmhouse design. You might also consider a blend of both simple and gaudy pieces to achieve a curated look.

Make the swap to cafe curtains

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Swap out your existing floor-length curtains for some cafe curtains in your bedroom. If your bedroom is on the second story of your house, you can still maintain enough privacy with cafe curtains. These curtains feel quaint and dainty, perfect for adding privacy while allowing plenty of natural light through the upper window panes. Additionally, it adds a delicate, youthful touch to your farmhouse bedroom design.

Add some natural materials

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When decorating any farmhouse space, you’ll want to invest in natural materials. From plants as decor to solid wood furniture, the more natural and rustic your design, the better. Consider wool textiles, stone features, handmade pottery, and raw wood decorum to feature in your farm home.

Try out floral wallpaper

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Wallpaper id another classic farmhouse design addition. While some wallpaper can feel outdated, it’s fair to say that farmhouse design thrives with delicate prints of florals, particularly in pastel tones. Avoid anything too dark or dramatic. Instead, choose wallpaper that feels light, airy, springy, and dainty. Small floral patterns, simple lines, and vining shapes do best in farmhouse bedroom decor.

Board and batten is trendy

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Paneling fades in and out of style and isn’t everyone’s favorite. Done poorly, wall paneling can feel outdated in any space. However, if you want a feature wall in your farmhouse bedroom but prefer to avoid the cliche shiplap, we recommend board and batten. Board and batten is quickly becoming a must-have feature for farm home exteriors, but it can also be a fantastic way to add an accent wall to your room.

Metal bed frames are essential

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The bed is often the center of any bedroom design, so you want to ensure it stands out and blends well with your aesthetic. Metal bed frames are vital for pulling off the quaint farmhouse look. Rather than being a solid board at the head and foot of the bed, the metal bars feel spacious, light, and airy. The wrought iron details also feel vintage and rustic, which helps add additional appeal.

Farmhouse bedroom decor is a way to create a quaint, cozy space, perfect for relaxing and enjoying a simple lifestyle. If you want a space that reflects your adoration for a cozy, cottage-like lifestyle, these tips can help you achieve the perfect setting.

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