Blue and White Cottage Bedroom Decorating Ideas

Textiles

• Textiles include your rugs, bedding, curtains, pillows and the upholstery on an occasional chair or even a chaise. Select an assortment of blue and white prints, together with a few solids, for the ultimate pairing of print and solid colors. A blue and white tartan bedspread paired with a plethora of blue and white solid pillows works well with a set of lightly striped curtains. You can also weave other prints, such as paisley in blue and white, or a light polka dot theme, into the prints in your space. Feel free to mix and match prints or focus on just one or two for a focused, coordinated space.

Paint Colors

• If you are fortunate enough that your cottage has beautiful whitewashed walls, let these serve as the basis for your space. Mix up the fourth wall with an accent wall of deep blue. If you have painted walls, paint the walls a pristine white with a fourth wall of bold blue wallpaper or even add a fourth wall of printed wallpaper in your chosen colors.

Accessories

• Break up your oasis of blue and white with an assortment of stainless steel accessories including a stainless steel vase, candle holders and an assortment of steel-look storage containers. This is a contemporary cottage look; if you're not willing to blend the contemporary into your space, consider using porcelain accessories in the room combined with a set of wicker baskets.

Light Fixtures and Lights

• Restore antique light fixtures and lamps for the space. You can source these through yard, estate and garage sales, secondhand stores and online auctions. If antiques are too costly or unavailable and you still want a traditional cottage, look for wood-look or brass light fixtures and lamps. Of course, you can always elect stainless steel and silver finish light fixtures and lamps for blue and white cottage rooms with a contemporary twist.