Decorating a Small Country Style Master Bedroom
Country Colors
The first step in decorating a country style master bedroom is selecting a wall color. While unfinished wood walls are a great choice, this will only make the room look smaller if it is small. White walls fit the country theme and add the appearance of more room. If white seems too dull, light shades of similarly bright colors, such as pale green, soft lavender or a creamy rose hue, will all suit a small country bedroom.
Flooring Choice
The ideal flooring choice for a country bedroom is wood or laminate with a wood appearance. Any color or style of wood flooring will look great. For a small master bedroom, whitewashed wood or laminate floors will make the room look more spacious. The whitewashing also provides an antique farmhouse appeal. Scatter several throw rugs, especially braided or otherwise handmade rugs, on the floor.
Lighting Selection
Lighting provides ambiance to a room and is functional as well. Seek out two types of lighting for a small, country bedroom. Bedside lamps will provide task lighting for reading and other undertakings. Look for small table lamps resembling lanterns, or wood lamp bases with gingham fabric lampshades. Wall sconces that look like candles or a diminutive Tiffany-style ceiling fixture will light the entire room. Avoid big, bulky light fixtures in a small room.
Finding Furnishings
Selecting furniture for a country style master bedroom is more fun than it is a chore. Country decor allows for an eclectic mixture of old and new, wood and metal. A wood, brass or wrought iron four-poster bed looks just right in a country bedroom. Shop for a full or queen bed, as a king size bed will overwhelm a small room. Dressers, chests and nightstands can be unfinished wood of any type, although wood painted white looks charming as well. In a small room, avoid too many oversize pieces. Instead, shop for items that serve two purposes, such as a quilt chest with a padded lid that also works as a bench seat.
Final Touches
Top off a country style master bedroom with quilts hung on the wall or draped over furnishings. Floral, checked or gingham throw pillows add interest and comfort as well. Rather than cluttering up dressers with knickknacks, set a simple vase of fresh cut wildflowers or daisies on the nightstand.
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