How to Decorate a Bedroom in a Farm Theme
A farm theme for a bedroom works well in a country home or northern cabin. Perfect for either kids or adults, a farm theme can incorporate natural colors and materials and make just about anyone feel comfortable and cozy. With the use of murals and coordinating colors, you can transform a bedroom in one weekend. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Farm-theme mural
- Wall paint
- Bed frame
- Area rug
- Bedding
- Wall art
- Antique farm toys or knickknacks
Instructions
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Start with a mural. They are easier than ever to install and make a big impact on a themed room. Choose a realistic barn scene, an animal scene or a pasture scene, choose other colors for your room from that source. Use a peel-and-stick mural or apply one as you would wallpaper. Place near or behind the bed.
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Paint other walls a coordinating color. Pull a warm red or yellow from your mural, or paint the other walls a neutral beige to blend with themed accessories. Keep the trim white.
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Continue the farm theme with a bed frame and dresser that resemble barn wood or a log. Barn-wood, whitewashed or log furniture will carry your theme throughout the room and blend in nicely with the warm wall colors.
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Place a hay-colored area rug in front of the bed. A warm yellow shag rug will enhance the theme.
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Choose your bedding wisely. Although farm-themed bedding is available for children, novelty bedding would make the room look chaotic and busy. For most rooms, use a coordinating color to match your mural, and top the bedding with a traditional country quilt. You also can place a faux cowhide throw over the end of the bed or on an occasional chair in the corner for a splash of style.
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Add colorful wall art. Select one of two theme-related photos or paintings to complement your mural or instead of a mural wall. Place artwork around a mirror or above a dresser to continue the theme.
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Accessorize the room with small touches. Place vintage farm-animal toys or antiques on bookshelves or bureaus, and use antique farm equipment, such as feedbags or small farm implements, around mirrors or doorways.
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Tips & Warnings
Make the room age-appropriate. Cute farm murals or cartoon animals are appropriate for a child's room, but a more artistic farm mural or pastoral scene is better for a guest room or adult bedroom.
Don't overlook the little touches. Light switches and drawer pulls can be customized with the farm theme, adding a charming surprise for guests.
