If you've ever looked at your bedroom and thought, something just isn't quite right in here, you might be missing something. It can be hard to spot, though. Sometimes a room has all the pieces but still feels a little off. Nine times out of ten, it comes down to the textiles. So, the curtains, the bedding, the pillows. When those things work together, the whole room clicks.
A country bedroom has a really specific feeling to it. Cozy, lived-in, familiar. Think quilts with classic patterns, soft curtains that filter the morning light just right, and throw pillows stacked up like the bed actually gets some rest. Getting that look doesn't have to be complicated. You just need to know where to start.
Start with Your Quilt: It Sets the Tone
Your quilt is the anchor of a country style bedroom. Everything else builds around it. So if you're starting from scratch (or starting over), pick your quilt first.
Country quilts tend to feature traditional patterns. So, things like stars, patchwork, checks, florals. The colors in your quilt are what you'll be working with when you choose your curtains and pillows. Pull two or three of those colors out and keep them in mind as you shop.
If your room is small or doesn't get a lot of natural light, a lighter quilt in creams, soft blues or pale greens can really open it up. If you want something cozier and more dramatic, deep reds, navy or earthy tones work beautifully in a country bedroom.
At Country Village Shoppe, you'll find quilts in many different styles from farmhouse and cottage to lodge and colonial. Take a look at the bedding collections to see full sets styled together. It makes it a lot easier to picture how everything will look.
Choose Curtains That Actually Match Your Bedding
This is the part that trips people up. Matching drapes and bedding doesn't mean everything has to be the same fabric or even the same pattern. It means the colors and the overall feeling work together.
Here's a simple way to think about it: if your quilt has multiple colors in it, your curtains can pull from just one of those colors. A quilt with a red-and-cream patchwork pattern pairs really well with solid cream curtains or curtains with a small red accent. You get coordination without everything looking too matchy-matchy.
Valances are a popular choice for country style bedroom designs. They sit at the top of the window and let in plenty of light, which feels more relaxed than heavy full-length drapes. If you want a little more coverage, tier curtains or panels work great, too.
Country Village Shoppe has an entire section of bedroom curtains worth browsing. Many of the curtains are part of full collections, so you can find curtain styles that are designed to coordinate with bedding in the same pattern family. That takes a lot of the guesswork out of it.
For ideas on a country inspired bedroom, look at the collections as a whole. The Peach Rose collection, for example, has bedding AND curtains designed to go together. Same with several of the farmhouse options. When a shop has done the color coordination work for you, take advantage of it!
Add Throw Pillows to Finish It Off
Throw pillows are where you get to have a little fun. They layer in color, texture and personality, and they're easy to swap out if you want a change later.
A few guidelines that work really well for country bedroom decorating:
Stick to 2-3 colors. Pull from what's already in your quilt and curtains. You don't need to introduce new colors at the pillow stage. If your bedding is blue and cream, shop for pillows in those same tones. A little texture variation (a chunky knit, a woven fabric, an embroidered detail) keeps things interesting without adding visual clutter. Mix sizes. A couple of standard square pillows behind two smaller lumbar pillows is a classic look. It gives the bed a layered, cozy feel without overdoing it. You don't have to match exactly. A pillow with a tiny coordinating print, a simple stripe or a solid color all work. Throw pillows in a country bedroom should feel gathered over time, not like a set you bought in a box.Country Village Shoppe carries decorative pillows in country and farmhouse styles that are easy to mix and match. Browse by color if you already know what you're working with.
How To Pull the Whole Look Together
Now that you've got your quilt, curtains and pillows, here's how to make sure the room looks like it belongs together instead of assembled:
Repeat colors at least twice. If your quilt has a sage green in it, try to have that color appear in one other place. A pillow, the curtain trim, even a small throw that is folded at the foot of the bed.
Don't ignore your bed skirt. It's easy to forget about, but a bed skirt in a neutral that matches your quilt's background color ties the whole bed together. Country Village Shoppe has bed skirts worth a look.
Keep the curtain length consistent. In a country style bedroom, curtains that just skim the windowsill or hit the floor both work; just pick one and stick with it. Mismatched lengths in the same room look accidental.
Let the quilt be the star. If your quilt has a lot going on (a bold star pattern, a busy patchwork), keep your curtains and pillows simpler. If your quilt is more subdued, you have more room to play with a patterned curtain.
A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Shop
You don't need to buy everything at once. A lot of people start with the quilt and the curtains, then add pillows over time. That works just fine.
Measure your windows before you order curtains. It sounds obvious, but it's really easy to skip this step and end up with curtains that are too short or too narrow. For a country bedroom, most people want curtains that are at least as wide as the window opening, often wider to get a fuller look when they're closed.
Check the collection pages. Country Village Shoppe organizes a lot of their products into collections where the curtains, bedding and accessories are all designed to go together. If you find a collection you love, you can basically shop the whole bedroom in one place.
Ready to Start Decorating?
Pulling together a country bedroom that actually feels finished doesn't take a lot of money or a lot of time. It just takes a little bit of a plan. Start with your quilt, match your curtains to the colors in it and layer in some throw pillows to finish things off. Simple as that.
Country Village Shoppe has curtains, quilts, pillows, bed skirts, shams and throws, all in country and farmhouse styles that are meant to work together. It's a nice place to shop when you want your bedroom to feel like a real retreat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should your bedroom curtains match your bedding?
They don't have to match exactly, but they should coordinate. The easiest approach is to pull one or two colors from your bedding and use those as your guide when choosing curtains. A quilt with multiple colors gives you a lot of flexibility. You might choose curtains in just one of those colors, or look for curtains with a subtle pattern that shares the same tones. The goal is a room that feels put-together, and you can definitely get there without buying curtains and bedding that are identical.
How to match bedding and curtains?
Start with your bedding since it usually has the most color and pattern. Pick one or two colors from your quilt or duvet that you'd like to see reflected in your curtains. Solid curtains in a matching or complementary color are always a safe choice. If you want a little more pattern, look for a curtain with a small repeat that uses the same palette. Many stores, including Country Village Shoppe, sell bedding and curtains as part of coordinated collections. That's a really easy way to get a pulled-together look without a lot of effort.
Who sells matching bedding and curtains?
Country Village Shoppe is a great option, especially if you're going for a country or farmhouse style bedroom. They carry coordinated bedding collections that include quilts, shams, bed skirts and pillows, along with bedroom curtains in the same style families. Many of their collections are designed to work together, so you can shop for your whole bedroom in one place. They also carry a physical store in Appleton, Wisconsin, if you'd like to see things in person.
Should your pillows match your quilt?
Not necessarily, and honestly, a little variety looks better than everything being too matchy. Your pillows should coordinate with your quilt, meaning they share colors or a similar feeling, but they don't need to be cut from the same cloth. A good rule of thumb: keep your throw pillows in the same color family as your quilt, but vary the texture or introduce a simple solid or stripe. That keeps the bed looking layered and cozy rather than like a hotel room.