Photography: Eliska Sharp
Country-style bedrooms have an undeniable way of making us feel cosy and cocooned, and while you could put that down to their serene countryside setting, we’re placing our bets on bedding.
Unlike more contemporary interior styles, classic country style embraces colour, pattern and texture, especially in the bedroom, where the bed is treated like a wedding cake; the more layers, the better.
If you, too, are looking for a slice of cosy, country style, we’ve broken down the best way to dress up your bed to the nines.
Add a bed skirt
You may be thinking: a bed skirt, in 2025? However, we’ll have you know that the once ‘dated and daggy’ valance has been making a comeback in recent times, and when it comes to country-inspired style, well, the bed skirt never really left.
Much like winter clothing, the key to creating a cosy, country bed is layers, and that starts from the bottom up, as seen in this moody blue bedroom decked out in swathes of linen.
While you can of course opt for the classic ruffled bed skirt for your cosy country bedroom, we also love the more modern linen options which are available in a range of colours and patterns.
Vintage washed linen check valance
Adairs, from $67.99
Vintage look French linen valance
Temple & Webster, from $69.99
Stretch ruffle bed skirt
Big W, from $49.95
Dreamaker superfine pleated valance
Myer, from $22.46
Opt for a patterned sheet set
Another staple in country-style bedding is pattern, and plenty of it. Stripes, florals, gingham and check are often mixed and matched to great effect, like in this fun, colourful bedroom.
Unsure about mixing prints? Start small with some patterned pillowcases or a fun fitted sheet, or go for a neutral number, like these double-sided quilts from I Love Linen and Hommey.
French linen double-sided gingham quilt
I Love Linen, from $198.75
Cloud/Capri quilt cover
Hommey, from $159
Feuilles cotton flannelette sheet set
Temple & Webster, from $64.99
Maggie bed sheets
Sheet Society, from $40
Add a ruffled pillow or two
The ultimate finishing touch to a cosy, country bed has to be a ruffled pillow. Adding texture and undeniable quaintness, a frilly-trimmed cushion is one sure-fire way of bringing some classic countryside charm to your space.
We particularly love these pretty pillows, especially the bold striped cushion from Pillow Talk and the classic white quilt set from Linen House.
Audrey ruffle square cushion
Pillow Talk, $33.45
Vintage ruffle white quilt set
Linen House, from $173.99
Nimes ruffle linen cushion
Temple & Webster, $99.99
Aura Home ruffle linen cushion
Myer, $53.40
Looking for more country bedroom inspiration? Take a look at these 30 modern country bedroom ideas.
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