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43 Beautiful Bedroom Ideas - Bedroom Decor Ideas
House Beautiful/Rachel Whiting
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Bedroom ideas: Layer up
Layering tactile materials will add depth and interest to a bedroom scheme. This contemporary bedroom is proof of this, thanks to the dark wooden floor and black pendant light over the bed, plus scrunchy linens and plentiful cushions in hues of dove grey, white and terracotta which introduces grown-up comfort. The chunky rug gives warmth underfoot.
Benjamin Moore/John Bessler
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Bedroom ideas: Circular feature wall
For a bedroom idea that's calming but still impactful, get creative with paint to make a feature wall, like this large circular wall design. This cheery, rosy hue brings a bright burst of joy into a room. It's a delicate, refreshing shade and a great alternative to other warm neutrals such as cream or beige. Importantly, it's soft enough to flatter a multitude of looks.
• Pictured: First Light 2102-70, Benjamin Moore
Simon Whitmore
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Bedroom ideas: Midnight blues
When it comes to your bedroom wall colour, deep blues have always had a confident yet calm authority. This blue bedroom is balanced with the white ceiling and lampshade, plus the white chest of drawers with brass knobs which add a stylish touch.
David Woolley
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Bedroom ideas: Grey alcove
This is a comforting grey and white bedroom scheme. Storage is often limited in a bedroom – even though clutter should most definitely be kept to a minimum – but this bedroom design makes the most of alcoves to display decor and treasured pieces.
Photography: Polly Wreford / Styling and Art Direction: Sarah Keady
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Bedroom ideas: Elegant harmony
Tap into the wall panelling trend and choose luxe, minimalist furnishings to create a serene and welcoming bedroom sanctuary. Here, the pink velvet headboard wonderfully complements the pale green bedding. Complete the look with pastel accessories and tap into natural tones with storage baskets and a jute rug.
• Pictured: Maisy Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame, House Beautiful collection at Dreams
Lol Johnson
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Bedroom ideas: Dramatic sophistication
Dark grey walls with a dusky pink velvet bed, combined with rich timber tones and brass finishes on furniture, make for a wonderfully dramatic and sophisticated bedroom.
The bay window offers an abundance of natural light and the hanging chair provides an alternative spot to sit.
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Rachel Whiting
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Bedroom ideas: Simply rustic
A limited neutral colour palette is key to this rustic bedroom design. A bespoke panelled headboard cleverly opens out to enclose the bed or folds flat against the wall. Coastal-inspired artwork adds interest.
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James French
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Bedroom ideas: Elegant pink
Luxurious with an understated elegance, stick to muted pinks for a grown up, but glamorous bedroom scheme. A focal point is the pale gold dressing table.
House Beautiful/Carolyn Barber
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Bedroom ideas: Modern lines
White is the perfect foil for a pairing of yellow and pink, allowing the colours to sing out.
A steel-blue upholstered bed acts as a cool contrast. Soft plaster pink works to sooth any brash tones for an overall calming bedroom.
More inspiration: 9 stylish ways to introduce ochre into a neutral space
Douglas Gibb
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Bedroom ideas: Drifting away
This bedroom is defined by sky blue walls and a cloud-like pendant light, which adds a quirky touch. Artwork and a shapely mirror add interest to the big expanse of wall.
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House Beautiful/Mark Scott
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Bedroom ideas: Soothing pink & grey
If you ever needed proof that pink and grey are a match made in heaven, then this is it. A stunning fabric depicting a mass of blowsy peonies provides a gorgeous backdrop for a bedroom scheme. Bedlinen and throws in soft, muted colours ensure the wallhanging has maximum impact.
Carpetright
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Bedroom ideas: Serene uplift
A bedroom should be all about comfort, so invest in a tufted twist pile carpet for a fabulous feeling underfoot.
This tan-brown carpet is the perfect colour to lift an otherwise neutral, pared-back bedroom scheme. The combination of lush greenery (plants can also enhance the quality of your sleep) with grey and burnt orange soft furnishings, is the perfect finishing touch to your bedroom sanctuary.
• Pictured: Sienna Twist Carpet In Marrakesh, House Beautiful collection at Carpetright
Ava Innes
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Bedroom ideas: Rustic & coastal
Calming blue, wooden accents and an exposed wall make this bedroom corner the ultimate place to retreat. Tactile furnishings, dried logs and pared-back accessories combine with perfect views out to the Scottish coast.
• Pictured: Luxury bedding and pillows from Ava Innes
House Beautiful/Mark Scott
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Bedroom ideas: Vibrant pinks
A striking mural will create visual impact in a bedroom. Abundant floral designs feel smart and contemporary when paired with luxurious velvet, gold and marble. Mirror the pattern on just one cushion, keeping surrounding bedlinen plain and light so the mural can take centre stage.
• Pictured: Indian Sunflower Graphite Wallpaper by Designers Guild
More inspiration: 8 brilliant ways to achieve the luxe look at home
House Beautiful/Joanna Henderson
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Bedroom ideas: True blue
Transform a neutral bed frame with a floral duvet and pillowcases. Finish with a wool throw in a paler sky hue for an elegant look. To make your room feel larger and brighter, paint the walls in a chalky off-white or pale shade of blue. For a more dramatic statement try a darker backdrop, which will look gorgeous with bright white and inky blue linens.
The French Bedroom Company
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Bedroom ideas: French style
This French country style bedroom is easy to achieve. Combine minimalist, pared-back furniture, layer tactile furnishings, and add a touch of luxury. The ornate headboard and soft silk bed linen (which is widely recognised for its inherent beauty benefits) exudes a timeless elegance and adds a sense of grandeur.
Team with wooden accents and raw, exposed materials (as seen here with the exposed ceiling) to create a rustic look.
• Pictured: Mulberry Silk Bed Linen by Gingerlily in Vintage Pink, The French Bedroom Company
House Beautiful/Carolyn Barber
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Bedroom ideas: Yarn craft
Embrace hygge-style, feel-good fabrics, soothing colours and natural materials in your bedroom. Make a striking headboard by papering large plywood panels with a cable-knit detail wallpaper mural.
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House Beautiful/Mark Scott
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Bedroom ideas: Pattern play
The key to this colourful look is to layer intricate pattern on pattern whilst keeping the backdrop understated. Spots, stripes, ikat prints and colour block all work together beautifully when united by a harmonious palette.
House Beautiful/Carolyn Barber
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Bedroom ideas: Raspberry touch
Brighter shades such as raspberry work well with monochrome when decorating a bedroom.
Try matching a bold wallhanging to plain bedding for a pop of colour.
More inspiration: 8 stylish ways to use pattern in your home
Douglas Gibb
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Bedroom ideas: Boxing clever
Make more of the shelf space in a built-in cupboard by using magazine files and box storage to organise paperwork and knick knacks. Choose from a matching collection to keep the look neat and stylish. The vintage finds stand out to best effect against a crisp, white backdrop.
House Beautiful/Mark Scott
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Bedroom ideas: Patterned green
Bold wallpaper (Boheme) from Harlequin and a white frame four-poster bed adds drama in this bedroom. Matching bedlinen shows how to mix pattern using similar tones and shapes.
House Beautiful/Carolyn Barber
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Bedroom ideas: Restful linen
For a restful bedroom idea, team a modern, white four-poster bed with grey and mustard yellow bed linen. Natural linen is the ultimate fabric for relaxed, laid-back living – enjoy its tactile versatility in a bedroom.
House Beautiful/Mark Scott
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Bedroom ideas: Watercolour dream
Recreate the romance of an artist's studio in your bedroom with ethereal colours and abstract patterns. Pared-back black furniture provides definition to the impressionistic cushions and pale ombre wall.
Inna Kostukovsky
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Bedroom ideas: Turquoise trim
This bedroom features a soft turquoise design with a grey trim on the bottom half of the wall followed around the entire room, contrasting with the crisp white upper half. Hang a large painting on the wall above the bed to create a calm and tranquil space.
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James French
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Bedroom ideas: Feature wall shelf
This bedroom decor idea is all about making a feature of your wall with an Instagrammable shelf. Here, potted and trailing plants, along with art prints, candles and ornaments make a wonderful back wall display.
Jeremy Phillips
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Bedroom ideas: Almost open plan
This impressive renovated derelict barn has been transformed by a contemporary interior – not least in this innovative bedroom-cum-bathroom. A modern chandelier suspended above the freestanding bath helps to define the bathing zone.
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House Beautiful/Dan Duchars
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Bedroom ideas: Back to nature
Gorgeous neutral linen and pale wood, teamed with a helping of grey blue, yellow and black, give this scheme a calm, laid-back atmosphere. Woven seagrass flooring with rustic basketware and herringbone linens bring texture to the room.
House Beautiful/Tim Young
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Bedroom ideas: All blue
This blue bedroom has a wonderful cocooning effect. Soft, organic shapes (round rug and oval mirror) helps to create a warm and inviting look.
The French Bedroom Company
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Bedroom ideas: Sophisticated minimalism
If you're a minimalist at heart, look to soft furnishings to bring some texture and contrast to your sleeping area.
This rather grand bedroom benefits from tall ceilings, which makes the wall panelling a focal point here.
But to make a feature of your bed, layer crisp white cotton bed linen with a velvet midnight blue bedspread and matching cushions. With accessories, stick to organic shapes (the curved interior trend is great to tap into) and balance with wooden furniture for a sophisticated, calming bedroom scheme.
• Pictured: Plushious Velvet Navy Blue Bedspread, The French Bedroom Company
Katie Lee
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Bedroom ideas: Clean and simple
75 Bedroom Ideas | How to Decorate a Stunning Bedroom
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An Indoor-Outdoor Look
Stephan Julliard
Designer Jacques Grange brings natural elements, like floral pillows from Marrakech, into a guest bedroom on the Portuguese coast. Pair that with the green ceramics on the shelf and the window that looks out onto the paradisial locale, and you’ve got one breezy vacation spot.
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Old Bones
Simon Upton
The Baldissera family palazzo in Milan dates back to the 15th century, so it stands to reason that the bedroom would feature old-world accents like this dramatic Louis XVI canopy bed and gallery wall. Taken all together, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time.
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Bring the Fire...
Douglas Friedman
A centerpiece of the primary bedroom in this Sonoma, California, family house designed by Ken Fulk is the antique limestone fireplace, which was sourced from an Italian estate and reassembled on-site. It’s the perfect complement to the room’s other old-made-new touches, from the vintage Murano chandelier to the red Chesterfield sofa.
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...and Bring the Warmth
Stephen Kent Johnson
In New York City, Apparatus CEO and cofounder Gabriel Hendifar dresses his bedroom with distinctive works of art and a warm color palette.
The latter is achieved through the brass in the pendant by Apparatus, the rosy bedcover from Zak + Fox, and plenty of natural light.
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Blanket Statement
Anson Smart
Sometimes a good bedcover can completely make a space. In designer Tamsin Johnson’s Sydney bedroom, a red patterned blanket from Roller Rabbit ties the settee and lamp together while adding a bit of whimsy into the equation.
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Use Your Walls
Shade Degges
If a gallery wall isn’t your style, then why not transform the entire surface into a painterly mural? Martha Mulholland added a statement-making botanical wallpaper from Lizzo to this primary bedroom in Malibu, a move that totally changes the room’s tone.
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Double Your Fun
Stephan Julliard
In a children’s bedroom, a set of bunk beds can be a great way to save space for more seating—and toys! In this coastal home in France, designer Jean-Louis Deniot mixes a poppy yellow-and-blue color palette with neutral tones to create a bright, inviting space for the kids.
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Less Is More
Francesco Dolfo
Paolo Castellarin and Didier Bonnin’s primary bedroom in Milan makes a statement with subtle but smart color play, from the brown walls to the orange headboard. A simple pendant light from Flos adds a quiet warmth to the room—and a bit of drama.
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Reduce and Reuse
Silvia Foz
Fashion designer Carly Cushnie took a more DIY approach to the artwork in this TriBeCa apartment. To honor the client’s Indian heritage, the designer made the vibrant work above the bed out of vintage saris, the colors of which echo the black headboard and gold pillows.
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Under the Sea
Stephen Kent Johnson
Billy Cotton brings the beach to the bedroom of this small Manhattan apartment, with subtle accents—a seashell table from Gallery 25, a sky-blue wall—that nod to sandy shores.
Ideas like this one offer a great escape for city dwellers.
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Go For Broke
Kirk Davis Swinehart
Why pick just one pattern, objet, or color when you can have them all? Interior designer William Cullum and his partner, Jeffery Rhodes, filled their two-room New York City apartment to the brim with personal treasures—plus that bold coat of purple paint. This one is perfect inspo for the collector in your life.
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Take a Seat
Ryann Ford
If you’re mapping out a primary bedroom, make sure there’s room for a small sitting area or reading nook. Architect Paul Lamb left space to find some Zen in this charming, ranch-style home in Austin; just snag a book off the shelves and you’re all set for relaxation.
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Night at the Museum
Guido Taroni
In Rome, art historian Carolina Vincenti brought treasures from her collection into her primary bedroom, including 19th-century Turkish rugs and an array of keepsakes on the walls.
The unexpected color palette—rich reds paired with sky blues—also livens things up.
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Keep Calm
Peter Murdock
In a Long Island home designed by Joe Nahem, the primary bedroom deploys tranquil tones of gray, from the vintage Philip Lloyd Powell chairs to the bedspread. A work by Yayoi Kusama presides over the space, adding a hit of bright color to the otherwise stony oasis.
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Mix Your Fabrics
Eric Piasecki
Changing up the blankets and other fabrics in your bedroom can instantly provide some drama. Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi. More classic pieces, like the antique Murano chandelier, round out the colorful space.
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Deck the Walls
Isabel Parra
Add some fun to your bedroom with a bold wallpaper, like in this Hudson Valley space by Perifio Interiors. The yellow-and-green wallcovering from Milton & King plays off the blush blankets from Vitra, creating a lively, enticing space for two.
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Make It Boho
Douglas Friedman
A bedroom at a beach house should always have a bit of lightness to it, like this one on Maui designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The custom canopy shows off a serene draped Coraggio fabric, while subtle Barkskin wallpaper from Caba Company clinches the Bohemian feel. All that’s missing is a calming sea breeze.
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Back to the Stone Age
Christian Harder
Bedrooms don’t have to be all soft edges and plush pillows.
A primary bedroom in a Brooklyn apartment designed by Jett Projects features a custom headboard made of Antigua Verde marble, giving the room a panache that’s far from ordinary.
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Experiment with Carpeting
Stephen Kent Johnson
In their Harlem townhouse, poet James Fenton and writer Darryl Pinckney used the boldest of bold paint colors, from a sharp green to a sunshine yellow, to say nothing of the tomato red in this third-floor bedroom. But the real interest here lies in the set of carpets that line the floor, playing off the crimson hues of both the bed and the tablecloth.
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Rest a Spell
Jennifer Hughes
Sometimes it pays to have more than one spot for cozying up. In the primary bedroom of landscape architect Thomas Woltz’s Virginia home, an inviting French Directoire daybed overlooks the verdant gardens below.
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Darkness Equals Drama
Nick Glimenakis
Bring the drama by saturating your room in one dark hue, like in this primary bedroom in Brooklyn by Delia Kenza. Here, everything is black, from the furniture to the walls, even if some natural light does peek through the window to balance out the moodiness.
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Raise the Bed
Ori Harpaz
We love the nods to the artist Donald Judd in this platform bed, which occupies an art-filled home in the Hamptons (see the colorful Matt Connors work above the bed). Here, the space beneath is cleverly used as a bookshelf, but the extra room provided by elevation can serve as storage of all sorts.
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Do the Wave
Joshua McHugh
If you’re in the market for a new headboard, consider a curvaceous option like this one upholstered in an Erica Shamrock fabric.
Situated in a Manhattan apartment by Cochineal Design, the wavy shapes add a softness (and a whole lot of fun) to the space.
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Chic Canopy
Joshua McHugh
Between the Isamu Noguchi pendant, Crump and Kwash nightstand, and custom four-poster bed, this Upper West Side apartment by Kevin Dumais is equal parts daring and dreamy.
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A Built-In Bed
Douglas Friedman
For a bedroom idea that can do double duty, take a look at the charming built-in Dorothy Berwin incorporated in this Manhattan apartment. Storage and sleep? Consider us sold.
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Luxe Leather
Helenio Barbetta/Living Inside
Contrary to popular belief, a bedroom is actually a wonderful place to incorporate some tougher fabrics.
In this Milan apartment, Hannes Peer paired a custom, leather-upholstered frame with bedding from Once Milano and a vintage Gaetano Sciolari lamp.
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Color Me Happy
Pierrick Verny
Designer Marie-Lise Féry packed on the vibrant hues in this French boudoir. From the smattering of Pierre Frey fabrics, to a Moustache bench, to the lamp by Magic Circus Éditions, this space offers plenty to smile about.
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Blue Crush
Mikhail Loskutov
Want to focus on one hue? Take a page out of this St. Petersburg bedroom, which designer Tim Veresnovsky dressed in a bright blue rug, corresponding custom pendants, and a chandelier by Stilnovo.
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Mix and Matched
Trevor Tondro
In this Beverly Hills abode, which was once owned by the late Alex Trebek, designer Luis Fernandez offset a geometric carpet from the Rug Company with an equally zesty wallcovering from Pierre Frey.
Since both features have a similar color palette, this combination is eye-catching, not over-the-top. Rounding out the look is a citrine blanket that offers the perfect pop of color.
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Romance in the Round
Nicole Franzen
As this Manhattan apartment that Husband Wife designed proves, your mattress doesn’t have to be rectangular. Here, the firm juxtaposed the custom round bed with a Trabiz rug, a chandelier from Mazzega, and a vintage French side table that dates back to the 1960s.
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Dream Collection
Philippe Garcia
When it comes to decorating a bedroom, it doesn’t get more personal than filling it with your favorite artwork. In this Belgian bedroom, the walls are flanked with artwork by Tracey Emin, Francis Alÿs, Raymond Pettibon, Robert Longon, Michaël Borremans, Willem Cole, Wolfgang Laib, and Tom Molloy.
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Curtain Call
Isabel Parra
This bedroom, located inside a Hamptons home designed by designer Remy Renzullo, takes its pattern-happy cues from decorating greats of yore (think Billy Baldwin and Sister Parish). Here in a guest room, the dramatic bed canopy, side table skirt, and walls are all covered in a charming Pierre Frey fabric.
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Fancy Floors
Kris Tamburello
If you want to give your bedroom floor-to-ceiling appeal, take a note from this Boca Raton retreat that Fawn Galli designed. Here, she accessorized the custom terrazzo floor with a rug by Chused & Co, an RH, Restoration Hardware bed frame, and artwork from Laurie Simmons.
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The Royal Treatment
Ricardo Labougle
Turn your bedroom into your personal throne with classic, opulent touches.
Designer Lorenzo Castillo covered this Menorca, Spain, room with an Art Deco sofa, a Maison Jansen bench from Isabel Martínez, and engravings that date back to 18th-century Spain and France.
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Bold Bedroom
Ema Peter
Statement-seeking dwellers will find a lot to love about this moody space from Canadian firm PlaidFox. Not only does the geometric bed frame pop—yes, even in a monochromatic room—but it’s also made with three types of Kravet velvet, upping its cozy factor in the process.
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Gravity-Defying Design
David Mitchell
As this East Hampton, New York, bedroom proves, the only way to go is up. Designer Tim Godbold accentuated the space’s high ceilings by adding artwork from Malcolm Hill and a shape-shifting light fixture, courtesy of Ted Abramczyk for Ralph Pucci.
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Cozy Corner
Stephen Kent Johnson
A bedroom is your personal oasis, so why not create a nook where you can curl up after a long day? In this upstate New York farmhouse, Shawn Henderson doubles down on the cozy factor with a moody color scheme and a wingback chair in an Edelman Leather suede.
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Wonder Wall
Emily Gilbert
Daun Curry deftly bridges the gap between subtle and “statement” in this Sag Harbor, New York, home. The cheery artwork and psychedelic mural offsets the room’s otherwise neutral color palette.
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Pared-Back Pillows
Miguel Flores-Vianna
If you’re looking to break up a handful of patterns, cover your bed with crisp pillowcases. In her London home and studio, textile designer Nathalie Farman-Farma created some breathing room with a sweet scalloped set.
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Textured Treatment
Max Burkhalter
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Stylish Symmetry
Julie Soefer
Symmetry is a surefire way to give your bedroom a serene flair.
In this Houston family home designed by Marie Flanigan, plaster walls from Segreto Finishes are paired with matching sconces and nightstands by Jiun Ho.
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Let There Be Light
Miguel Flores-Vianna
Want to make your bedroom feel like a five-star hotel? Add a convenient—and stylish—reading light, just as Isabel López-Quesada did in this Madrid apartment once owned by Ava Gardner.
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A Showstopping Headboard
Andrea Ferrari
For a low-maintenance way to make a statement, consider adding a unique headboard to your bedroom. Emiliano Salci of Dimorestudio masters the look in his Milan apartment with this Luciano Frigerio bed.
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A Personal Touch
Fabien Charuau
From the gallery wall of illustrations to the printed quilt that adorns the bed, Srila Chatterjee and Mahesh Mathai’s Mumbai bedroom has no shortage of personality.
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Floor-to-Ceiling Creativity
Michael Mundy
Designer Michael S. Smith took his style to new heights—literally—by covering this Beverly Hills bedroom’s walls and ceiling in a whimsical fabric by Cowtan & Tout. While this idea may not be for design wallflowers, it’s poised to make a major statement.
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Pattern Play
Frank Frances
Why settle for one pattern when you can have three or four? In her Hudson Valley, New York, home, Sheila Bridges embraced her bold eye for design with a headboard upholstered in a Gastón y Daniela fabric, a vintage kantha quilt, and an Adelphi Paper Hangings wallcovering.
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A Pop of Color
Stephan Julliard
To bring a pop of color into your bedroom, take a cue from this London flat designed by Nebihe Cihan.
Not only do the purple lampshades breathe some energy into the space, but they also complement the wall mural perfectly.
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Sitting Pretty
Roger Davies
Just because your bedroom is where you sleep doesn’t mean you can’t design it with your waking hours in mind. In a Santa Monica, California, house, Natasha Baradaran created all-day appeal with a signature settee, a sculptural stool by Natan Moss, and a statement chandelier courtesy of Lindsey Adelman.
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Soft Side
Elsa Young/Bureaux
Talk about a room with a view! In Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens’s South African home, they blur the lines between the modern interior and the great outdoors with linen bedding and a textured rug. A custom bed and Cassina chaise complete the look.
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Coastal Accents
Ricardo Labougle
Contrary to popular belief, a monochromatic room doesn’t have to be boring.
When a couple purchased the late architect Mario Connio’s former Uruguay beach house, they infused plenty of texture into this all-white bedroom. An ornate headboard, practical mosquito net, and photograph by Vicky Aguirre round out the space.
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Wall-to-Wall Pattern
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
A pattern can seem chaotic when used in abundance, but a neutral colorway gives it a more subtle and refined appearance. Designer Zoe Feldman used a floral wallpaper with soothing sage floor covering to add interest and elegance in this Washington, D.C. bedroom.
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Light as Air
William Waldron
New York City–based designer Nicole Fuller flanked a master bed with two hanging pendant lamps in this Greenwich Village apartment. While very chic, they make a quiet statement and don’t distract from the graphic art posited above the bed.
The added perk of not using table lamps is the extra surface space on the nightstands.
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Art, Above All
Douglas Friedman
Installing a mobile as a sculptural piece centered above a bed adds quirk and excitement to an artfully composed room. New York City–based designer Thom Filicia used a custom piece inspired by Alexander Calder in his Manhattan bedroom.
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Textile Fantasy
Simon Watson
A suzani wallhanging doubles as a headboard and blends in as a piece of art in Carlos Souza’s Rome apartment. Bold in color and pattern, the Istanbul-sourced fabric adds texture without overwhelming the space. It’s a visually stunning partner to the facing gallery wall.
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Inside Out
Ricardo Labougle
Yes, the bedroom of Colombian fashion designer Johanna Ortiz’s Cartagena vacation home enjoys the benefit of large glass doors leading to a hammocked balcony al fresco.
But natural materials—like the raffia-and-seashell pendant and a woven room divider behind the headboard—lend an elevated, earthy feel.
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Eclectic Elements
Paul Costello
A bedroom is the most personal space in your house, which makes it perfect for expressing seemingly disparate facets of your own unique sensibility. In this New Orleans home, an antique bed resides happily alongside a vintage Chinese screen, a handmade Moroccan rug, and a black and white photograph of Kate Moss.
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Taking a Shine
Trevor Tondro
Canopies of the frilly and flouncy variety are best suited for the childhood bedroom of your dreams. But in luxe materials—here, a mirrored bed frame is upholstered in Romo velvet—the accent feels all grown up. (This one is in a Beverly Hills bachelor pad!)
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White and Whimsical
Cyrill Matter
Chalkboard paint has found its place in kitchens, playrooms, and children's bedrooms, but it’s also an innovative and evolving element for adult spaces, too.
In this rental treehouse in Florence, Italy, a chalkboard doubles as a headboard and a message space for hosts to leave welcome missives to guests.
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Sumptuous Finishes
Roger Davies
Perhaps there is no other room in the house where you’ll appreciate lush, opulent textiles and finishes than the place you’ll spend most of your time. In Sophia Amoruso’s Los Angeles jewel box, a custom silk velvet bed frame is dressed in Frette sheets and blanket, and placed aside brass and black lacquer nightstands and handmade silk drapes.
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Dramatic Drapes
Jean-Francois Jaussaud
If you grow tired of things easily, using curtains as a creative headboard lets you update your room to fit every season and mood. In the master bedroom of a palatial Florence estate, the bed coronet and curtains are of an Ian Mankin stripe.
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Monochromatic Look
Kristoffer Johnsson
Sticking to one light color is an easy way to make a small bedroom feel less claustrophobic. In a young couple’s monochromatic Swedish home, the master bedroom blends white and cool brown for a color scheme that makes the petite space feel more open and airy. The bed is by Hästens, and the is vintage.
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Pretty Canopy
Björn Wallander
Layering is key to a beautiful bed. It gives your space an instantly glamorous upgrade, plus you’ll be beyond cozy in the wintertime. The master bedroom of a Gramercy Park, New York City, apartment seen here features a luxe bed dressed in custom Frette linens.
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Let There Be Light!
Alec Hemer
There’s nothing more frustrating than a bedroom with just one overhead light.
Give yourself options by adding a dimmer or opt for several fixtures throughout the room, like Christian Siriano’s Connecticut country home. Who are we to say no to a bedroom chandelier?
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Statement Artwork
Ricardo Labougle
There’s no need to go overboard with the art in your bedroom: pick one piece that speaks to you and also makes a statement. This charming bedroom in an Uruguayan country house prominently features a painting by Eva Claessens.
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A Comforting Color Palette
Richard Powers
You want everything in your bedroom to exude comfort, and the color palette is no exception. Whether you’re a fan of warm or cool shades, pick colors that you naturally gravitate toward and give you a sense of calm. This home in Mexico opted for organic colors like ocean blue and deep brown.
The statement wall is painted with Patagonia by Comex, and the Eames chair and ottoman are by Herman Miller.
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Photographs...But Not of Family
Joshua McHugh
You should have as many family photos as you wish in other rooms in the house, but it’s best to keep the bedroom’s artwork less emotionally loaded. Elegant photographs add some character to your space without reminding you of specific people while you’re trying to fall asleep. All of the photographs pictured in this Upper West Side bedroom are by Marsha Lebedev Bernstein.
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A Touch of Drama
Max Zambelli
Even the brightest, most cheerful bedrooms need an element of dark, sexy glamour. Balance is key. Stick with a few dramatic pieces, like the bedroom in this Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, home that features a bed frame upholstered in a Lake August fabric and is topped with a vintage Moroccan blanket.
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Textured Glamour
Cynthia Lynn
Of course your bedding is plush as could be, but don’t forget texture throughout the rest of your room. The guest bedroom of a glamorous Illinois home plays with texture by incorporating a black channel-quilted leather headboard and a Moroccan wedding blanket covered in sequins.
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Fabulous Florals
William Waldron
Whether they’re on your nightstand, vanity, or windowsill, flower arrangements are a lovely thing to wake up to. Especially in the winter when you need a dose of greenery. Take inspiration from the fresh flowers that flank the bed—not to mention the flora on the walls—of this West Village, New York City, master bedroom.
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Trunk Show
William Abranowicz
The end of your bed is a perfect and unsuspecting spot to fit in more storage.
In the bedroom of a Los Angeles country house, a vintage clothing trunk steals the decor spotlight while also giving you much-needed space.
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Mirror Image
Björn Wallander
Mirrors are a pretty magical design element. They make any space feel larger, brighter, and more unique, whether you decide to hang them or simply prop one up against the wall. Learn from this Hamptons summer home, where a rustic-style mirror perfectly complements the antique bed frame and Swedish chest.
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Working the Angles
Simon Upton
Give your personal space some glamour with a statement bed frame. From four-posts to platforms, the options for a chic piece of furniture are endless. In the master bedroom of a Connecticut weekend home, this bed frame is by Hickory Chair and dressed in RH, Restoration Hardware linens.
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Pillow Perfection
Richard Powers
How to figure out this number: It should be enough pillows so that your bed looks sumptuous and inviting when properly made, yet not so many that getting in bed requires 10 minutes of excavating. The sweet spot is usually between two to six, depending on the size of your bed. The bedroom of this Connecticut country home makes a solid argument for four being the perfect number!
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Farmhouse Chic
Stephen Kent Johnson
For Amanda Seyfried’s Catskills getaway, designer Sarah Zames opted to accentuate the 1920s house’s rustic bones. Here, in the tranquil main bedroom, the bed is from RH, Restoration Hardware, the pendant light is from &tradition, and the walls are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Ammonite.
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Cool and Collected
Stephen Kent Johnson
It doesn’t have to be an entire étagère-full, but a cluster of pieces that make you smile will go a long way in making a bedroom feel just right, as with this bedroom in a Greenwich Village penthouse, featuring antique French linens, a 19th-century Indian lantern, and plenty of paintings collected over the years.
Bonus: This is also a great way to incorporate pieces you’ve acquired over time but can’t quite figure out where to put them.
Helena Madden Associate Market Editor Helena Madden is ELLE DECOR’s associate market editor, and covers all things product and trend, from flatware and furnishings to kitchen and bath.
Kelsey Mulvey Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance lifestyle journalist, who covers shopping and deals for Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, and ELLE Decor, among others.
How to decorate the bedroom: 20 decor examples
Don't know how to make your bedroom brighter? We will show 20 interesting options - many of them will definitely appeal to you.
If you are wondering how to decorate your bedroom, in this article you will find the answer. We have collected for you the brightest and most unusual ideas that are suitable for a bedroom of any size and stylistic direction. Watch and get inspired!
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Paintings It may seem that this is the most banal way to decorate a bedroom: you take a picture, hang it on the wall, and everyone is happy. However, this is not the case, because it all depends on how you approach the process. Choose canvases made in extraordinary techniques, or focus on an unusual frame. Moreover, the picture can not only be hung, but also put on the floor - large canvases are suitable for this. For creative hosts, there is another option: paint a picture directly on the wall. Not vandalism, but beauty.
Photo: housebeautiful.com
Photo: housebeautiful.com
2. Decorative pillows
Pillows in the form of hearts or unknown creatures will not surprise anyone, and there is nothing interesting here either. But textiles, which depict paintings by famous artists, are a very interesting option. You don't have to buy dozens of pillows. We advise you to purchase covers and simply change them depending on your mood: with embroidery, fringe, pom-poms and other decorations.
A little bit of ethnic notes will also be in the subject.
Photo: housebeautiful.com
Photo: housebeautiful.com
3. Wallpaper
To freshen up a room and make it look glossy, re-paste the wallpaper. Today there are so many models that the eyes run wide! You will definitely find something for yourself. Marble wallpapers, with flying birds, with reproductions of famous paintings - whatever you want.
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4. Bedside tables
A bedside table is an effective element in a designer's arsenal. Not only will you get a practical piece of furniture, but also a cool accent piece. We urge you to abandon the usual square monochrome nightstands in favor of something more interesting. What exactly? For example, a stump-shaped bedside table made from a real log cabin is a great option for a scandi or country style. Or a bedside table painted in Gzhel, which can become both a chair and a mini coffee table.
Multifunctional pieces of furniture are welcome everywhere.
Photo: housebeautiful.com
Photo: housebeautiful.com
5. Bedspread
Another piece of textile, the choice of which is often not approached very responsibly. To spruce up your bedroom, look for lace or knitted bedspreads that will add an interesting texture to the room. Particularly interesting are the interiors, where snow-white lace bedspreads are laid on colored bed linen and vice versa - a contrasting color scheme is obtained.
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6. Canopy
For dreamy and gentle natures, the bedroom can be decorated with a canopy. This decorative detail is not only beautiful, but also practical: it helps to protect the bed from drafts, sunlight, dust and provides a comfortable sleep even during the day.
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7. Lamps
Lamps can also become a full decoration of the bedroom.
But only if you choose extraordinary models. It is not necessary to buy super complex lamps, it is enough to focus on one thing: on the base or on the lampshade.
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8. Wall mural
For those who are bored with wallpaper, panels and tiles, there is another option: wall mural. With its help, you can bring any idea to life: draw at least flowers with birds, at least repeat a Van Gogh painting. It is better to entrust such work to a professional, then the result will exceed all your expectations. Remember: if the walls are with a bright and often repeated pattern, the rest of the bedroom decor should be kept in neutral shades.
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9. Mirror
Where would a room be without a mirror? That's right - nowhere. Let it be not only functional, but also beautiful. For classic trends, mirrors with massive frames, which are decorated with carved elements, are perfect.
In natural styles, irregularly shaped mirrors with a wooden frame will look good.
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10. Curtains
Properly selected curtains for the bedroom are already half the success. And properly decorated curtains are a whole victory. For example, in the style of minimalism, where the decor is not very welcome, it does not hurt to add a couple of small details that would decorate the room. You can choose curtains with a subtle pattern or with the addition of lace, which will cast beautiful shadows in sunny weather. And you can sew fringe or tassels to the fabric.
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11. Carpet
With neutral walls and furniture, a bright carpet will help enliven the atmosphere of the room. You can focus either on saturated colors, thereby creating contrast, or on the original drawing - abstraction or geometric patterns will do.
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12. Bright colors
The bedroom can be decorated not only with textiles or decor items, but also with bright colors. Look around. See a lot of white spots and boring textures? So, it's time to change the interior for the better! Let the walls be not beige, but soft pink or peach. Replace old furniture covers too: choose delicate textures, such as bright purple velvet or corduroy.
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13. Marble notes
Marble is a unique stone that can bring a touch of chic and sophistication to any room and style. It can be wallpaper with a characteristic pattern, furniture covers, decor items (dishes, lamps, paintings). The main thing is to know the measure, because a large amount of marble decor will not benefit the interior.
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14. Symphony of patterns
To create such an interior as in the photo below, you need good taste and design flair, since it is very difficult to combine different patterns.
However, look how stylish and gentle the bedroom looks. For example, to create a monochrome interior, select all items with different shades of the same color (blue, ultramarine, cornflower blue, cobalt). As for patterns, stick to one theme, such as botanicals. Let the carpet, wallpaper and furniture have a floral pattern of approximately the same size, but of a different composition.
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15. Animal skins
This decorative element will make the design of the bedroom more luxurious and richer, becoming its bright accent. Animal skins will look appropriate not only in ethnic styles, but also in many modern ones, for example, in eclecticism or art deco. To achieve the above effect, it is not necessary to purchase real skins, artificial ones are also suitable.
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16. Neon colors
Neon colors are starting to come back into fashion: many fashion designers come up with collections of incredible beauty in neon shades.
They also penetrate into the field of design. Decorate the bed with bright pillows or a blanket, matching decor items in color for a whole picture.
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17. Live plants
Live plants are a real salvation for the bedroom interior. They not only make the design more dynamic, but also bring great benefits: they purify the air. If the room has a large area, look at massive plants, if the bedroom is small, smaller plants will do. Focus on pots and vases. Not enough floor or shelf space? Attach plants to the ceiling or walls using cute planters.
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18. Decorating the ceiling
We need to decorate not only what is under our nose, but also what is above our heads. Be sure to pay attention to decorating the ceiling. Tiered structures, laminate finishes, and a floating ceiling are cool options that will transform the look of your bedroom.
Photo: onekindesign.com
Photo: onekindesign.com
19. Vintage items
If there are old things lying around in the closet, do not rush to throw them away - maybe there is something unusual that will decorate your bedroom. Old chests, shabby suitcases, vases and much more will turn out to be a full-fledged decorative element of the room. Such things can be found in flea markets.
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20. LED installations
Want to add decor that resembles nightclubs? LED installations - what you need. Such an accessory will look especially appropriate in loft and pop art styles, complemented by bright textiles and textured wall decoration.
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Bedroom decor: 15 universal tips
Rooms
Monochrome solution
Choosing one light shade is an easy way to make a small bedroom more spacious.
In the apartment of the former fashion director of ELLE magazine Vadim Galaganov, the white color of the walls is partly a tribute to the Parisian interior fashion. The sun comes into the bedroom around noon and stays until the evening, on such days the walls are cast in golden hues. And at night, picturesque multi-colored highlights from city lights appear everywhere.
The apartment of the former ELLE fashion director Vadim Galaganov.
- Photo
- SERGEY KRASYUK
- Style
- NATALYA ONUFREYCHUK
Window decor
In this minimalist Moscow apartment, architects Pavel Zheleznov and Tatyana Borisova designed the windows with blank shutters, leaving thick curtains with tiebacks in the bedroom. This element of decor is also easy to change depending on the season or the mood of the owners.
Moscow minimalism: bright apartment with wooden shutters. Project authors: Pavel Zheleznov and Tatyana Borisova.
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- ILYA IVANOV
Multi-layer bed linen
The key to a beautiful bed is multi-layer bed linen. With this technique, you can add bright accents to or bring a touch of glamor, and you will say special thanks to yourself for a cozy bedspread in winter. The decor of the bed in the Moscow apartment, designed by the Akant bureau, echoes the image on the panoramic Wall and Deco wallpaper.
Apartment 110 m² in Moscow. The authors of the project: the architectural workshop "Akant".
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- MIKHAIL LOSKUTOV
Variable lighting
The issue of lighting in the bedroom is no less important than in the entire space of the house.
Equip a ceiling light dimmer or consider variable lighting scenarios. For example, in this solid masculine interior designed by Olga Dianova and Lilia Temerbulatova, strict architectural sconces coexist with spectacular lamps. The room is dominated by warm and light shades, as the customer wanted, including Murano glass with amber chips in the lamps.
Solid interior on 123 m² with bright details. Project authors: Dianova Olga and Temerbulatova Lilia.
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- DMITRY TSYRENSCHIKOV
Comfortable colors
Choose colors for your bedroom based not on fashion trends, but on your personal preference. Just think about what shades you will be more comfortable surrounded by. For example, in a Moscow apartment of 250 m² in the spirit of Art Deco, designer Irina Grave chose different shades of gray.
Moscow apartment of 250 m² in the spirit of Art Deco.
Project author: Irina Grave.
Not only family photos
Arrange as many photos of relatives and friends as you like throughout your house or apartment. However, the images in the bedroom should be less emotionally loaded - this will add peace to the room. For example, in this country house in the spirit of a Russian manor and mid-century modern, Olga Davydova hung laconic illustrations on the theme of architecture on the walls in the children's room.
Russian estate style and mid-century modern in a country house 450 m². Project author: Olga Davydova.
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- Dina Alexandrova
A little drama
Many designers believe in the bedroom a note of drama: unusual curtains, Moroccan derods, many decorative and decor .
However, you shouldn't get carried away here. The main thing is balance. In this Barcelona apartment, Ilya and Svetlana Khomyakov from the design and architecture studio QuatroBase did not forget to bring Mediterranean flavor to the space — the interior turned out to be emotional, cozy, decorative with beautiful details and ornamental fabrics.
Apartment in Barcelona: interior for summer holidays. Authors of the project: Ilya and Svetlana Khomyakov.
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- SERGEY ANANEV
A variety of textures
Indoors, you can combine many different textures, not limited to just one soft plush blanket. Use natural leather or velvet for the headboard, textured curtains and carpet, as in the space of a townhouse in Sochi designed by Natalia Kuner.
Laconic townhouse 360 m² in Sochi. Project author: Natalia Kuner.
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- Sergey Ananiev
Construction of flowers
room plants arrange on bedside table, blasting or on the floor.
Floral arrangements are a great way to wake up quickly, especially in winter when we miss bright greenery so much. An example of use is an eco-friendly interior in Moscow designed by designer Olesya Fedorenko.
Eco-friendly interior in Moscow. Project author: Olesya Fedorenko.
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- SERGEY ANANEV
The right mirror
With the help of a mirror it is easy to make the space more spacious, unique and brighter. Hang on the wall or put on the floor - learn from the example of a modern village house designed by Natalia Vasilyeva.
Modern village house 380 m². Project author: Natalia Vasilyeva.
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- EVGENY KULIBABA
- Style
- LYUDMILA KRISHTALEVA
Soft carpet
Nothing ruins a morning like touching a cold bare floor.
Give yourself a gift - lay a soft beautiful carpet in the bedroom. Choose something stylish and timeless, like in a Moscow apartment designed by Sister's Design.
Ballerina apartment: Sister's Design project. Pillows0007
How to choose the right number of pillows to make the bed look luxurious, but at the same time do not have to spend every evening in a long excavation of the bed itself - designers advise from two to six, depending on the size of the bed. An oriental-style bedroom in the interior designed by Margarita Mustafina is a weighty proof in favor of decorative pillows.
Moscow apartment in oriental style. Project author: Margarita Mustafina.
- Photo
- MIKHAIL LOSKUTOV
- Style
- DARYA KAZANTSEVA
Gadget-free zone
A bedroom is a healthy sleep.
What do you need when you sleep? Definitely not a smartphone. The same applies to TV. In a tech-free bedroom, you'll get restful, healthy sleep and more space for the furniture and accessories you really love. A great example is the minimalist bedroom in Luisa Beccaria's house .
House of Luisa Beccaria: air and flowers.
Place to relax
The bedroom is already a space to relax, but don't forget about additional places for relaxation. For example, you can put a small chair and a table nearby to read, have a relaxed conversation on the phone, as in this monochrome loft by Alexandra Potapova and Akim Kharitonov.
Monochrome loft for a bright girl. Project author: Alexandra Potapova and Akim Kharitonov.
- Photo
- MIKHAIL LOSKUTOV
- Style
- DASHA SOBOLEVA
Contemporary Art
A city apartment for an active man designed by the Special style design bureau, executed in neutral colors.
