Fall Asleep in a Storybook: How to Style a Cottage Core Bed
There’s something quite magical about a bed that feels like you want to intentionally be in a deep sleep without the curse and no need for a Prince Charming, simply because your cottage bedroom is way too cozy, it enchants you. Ruffles, florals, and cozy textures that whisper in the air of handwritten love letters and your love looking all over the world just for you. Styling a cottagecore-inspired bedroom isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about curating a sense of calm, slowness, and storybook charm that helps you wind down and feel held by your home.
It’s the slow flutter of the curtains, the way sunlight hits your pillow, and the quiet moment you take to tuck yourself into layers that love you back. Your cottage bed becomes more than a place to sleep—it becomes a moment of softness that you can return to over and over again, no matter how loud the world gets, you have your little cottage.
Read more to find out how to achieve that with Ever Lasting as you explore the full Ever Lasting Cottage core Collection and create your very own enchanted nest today <3
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Florals: The Heartbeat of Cottagecore
If there's one thing that the cottage-core obsessed girls know - it's that a cottage core room isn't one without its florals. A blanket, maybe a pillow, or a whole bedding set? It can never be enough. A little crazy tulip patterns to embroidered florals would never hurt anyone, right? It's a charm you can only find in the countryside cottage. You have never seen a princess complaining about too many flowers in a story book in her little royal cottage, have you?
- Florals are one of the biggest essentials. They trail across your duvet like a garden in bloom. They breathe color and life into neutral spaces. Whether you’re going big and bold or sweet and subtle, florals are your never-fail trick to give your room that timeless, romantic feel for your cottage core bedroom.
- Even a single floral pillow on a floral bedding set can change the entire mood of your cottage core space. Imagine laying your head on soft rose-printed linen after a long day—it’s like exhaling into a daydream.
Let the florals in—browse Ever Lasting’s floral bedding and accents for your perfect cottage bloom moment.
Layer your indoor meadow flowers for your cottage with these ~
Gingham & Layers: The Secret to Comfort
In every fairytale - the heart is where its at. First kiss, true love's kiss, and simply trust. The heart of any cottagecore bed is its soft, romantic bedding. Think cotton or linen fabrics that breathe easy and age beautifully, like these gingham prints! Simplistic but you'll never feel more at home. Choose a base color for your cottage bedroom that feels like a garden: a spring green, a light pink, a cosmic purple. Layer on a lightweight blanket or duvet cover that bids a cute hint to waking up to the view of your countryside and don’t be afraid to mix subtle patterns— fairytales need courage too.
Bedding isn’t just functional—it’s emotional. These are the layers you rest in, cry in, dream in. Give them the attention they deserve. The materials you choose can carry emotion: breathability to let go, softness to soothe, colors to uplift your cottage and you!
And don’t forget—pattern mixing is the secret ingredient to success in getting your cottage core bedroom. It’s what takes your bed from expected to enchanted and nothing is better than an enchanted cottage.
Find your base, build your layers, and embrace softness with Ever Lasting’s cottage core bedding collection.
Layer your beds with unassuming colors for bed accessories <3
Pajamas: Dressing the Part for Cottage Dreams
What’s a fairytale bedtime without the perfect set, for a perfect evening when having day-rests in your cottage bedroom?
- Choose floaty sleepwear with lace, ruffles, or pintuck details to match the softness of your cottage space.
The cottage core goal?
- To feel like the heroine of your own slow, lovely story—one that starts with tea and ends with sweet dreams in your cottage core bed.
Fact: The modern fairytale book is now Pinterest, now imagine how cute you would look if your pajamas matched your bedroom...?
It's not just about coordinating. It’s about coherence when it comes to your little cottage space - when every part of your night feels intentional, gentle, and beautiful. That moment you see your reflection as you walk past your mirror, draped in something as delicate as your sheets? That’s self-romance.
Sleepwear sets the tone for your entire evening. It's what signals your brain: it’s time to unwind, to rest, to reconnect with yourself in your little cottage world. So make it beautiful.
Drift off beautifully—shop Ever Lasting’s cottage core sleepwear for the dreamiest nights.
Read your favorite princess story in these sets~
The Importance of Emotional Layering (Cottage Bedroom Edition)
What are you feeling? Ruffles, embroidered bedding, lace, cotton, linen? You name it. Everyday is not always a fairy tale - you'll go through struggles, you can lose your cool, you can even sometimes lose yourself in the process. Your Ever Lasting cottage bedding is designed to hold all of those emotions into one little safety nest that you can rest in. A bedding in which you can be honest with yourself with at the end of a very long and/or unfulfilling day.
Add cottage-core textures that feel like the warmth of a touch or a hug you definitely needed.
It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence. Some days your bed is the only place that understands you. So create one that welcomes you no matter your mood. A space that allows for all of you—the tender, the tired, the overwhelmed, and the joyful.
Textures matter here. They’re what remind your body: you’re safe now. The smoothness of a well-worn sheet, the lift of a quilt, the fluff of a pillow—each one has a purpose.
Build your cottage sanctuary. Touch softness. Feel held. Shop Ever Lasting textures now.
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Final Thoughts: Building Your Storybook Night
Your cottagecore bedroom isn’t just a place to sleep—it’s where you rest, dream, and breathe in your life. With just a few additions of layering, a few florals, and the right pieces to support y slow-livings, you can build a bed that feels like home and looks like it came out of a story book.
Because bedtime should feel like the best part of the day and the last page of your favorite story—warm, beautiful, and just the beginning of something even more beautiful-- not an ending.
As always, please take care of yourself <3
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Absolutely! We understand education is expensive, and are pleased to offer 10% off to those in school pursuing higher education. Simply send us an email to verify your student status and receive your discount code. :)
What size should I get?
In terms of sizing, most college dorms have Twin XL beds. In that case, we recommend going with a small size bed set and flat sheet. If you're looking for a fresh start or not sure where to begin, we recommend checking out our bundles! Each bundle will include a pillow, duvet insert and bedding set! It is also already pre discounted! Say heyyy to savings.
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