Your bedroom should be a sanctuary—a soft, peaceful retreat that feels like stepping into a storybook. This guide will help you create a cottagecore bedroom that embodies warmth, natural beauty, and cozy escapism.

Key Elements

• Soft, muted colors: cream, sage, dusty rose
• Natural materials: wood, linen, cotton, wool
• Vintage furniture and heirloom decor
• Layered textiles: quilts, throws, linen sheets
• Soft warm lighting and candles
• Greenery and dried flowers

Bedding Essentials

Sheets: Linen or cotton in cream or sage
Duvet: White or cream down
Top layer: Vintage quilt or knit blanket
Pillows: Mix linen, cotton, and lace

Furniture

Wooden bed frames, vintage nightstands, antique dressers. Thrift stores and estate sales are your best sources.

Lighting

Layer soft lighting: bedside lamps, string lights, candles. Avoid harsh overheads.

Budget Tips

Thrift furniture, DIY curtains from drop cloths, use IKEA for affordable linen basics.

FAQs

How much does it cost?

$300-$800 by thrifting and DIYing. Bedding is your biggest expense.

Best bedding?

Linen sheets in cream, white duvet, vintage quilt on top.

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