Modern bedroom inspirations

54 Inspiring Modern Bedroom Ideas

Mirrored Walls (Not Ceilings)

Stephen Kent Johnson

The bedroom of Apparatus’s Gabriel Hendifar New York City apartment is an object lesson in how a mirrored wall—long considered a relic of a bygone era—can be just what a modern bedroom needs. The custom brass bed is topped with a bedcover and bolster in Zak+Fox fabrics. The pendant and nightstand are by Apparatus.

Sinuous Accent Chaise

Ty Cole Studio

As much as you may want your bedroom to be a quiet sanctuary, the presence of a dramatic piece of furniture, like this sinuous rocking chaise by Igor Rodrigues in a 2Michaels townhouse project on the Upper West Side, won’t keep you up past bedtime.

All Out Aubergine

David Land

There is no more sophisticated shade of purple than eggplant, as evidenced in this Brooklyn family residence designed by Danielle Fennoy of Revamp. The bedroom walls are covered in Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal paint. The custom bed’s headboard, beneath an artwork by Stan Brodsky, is upholstered in a Romo print, and the throw pillow is in a Dedar fabric.

Haute Tension

Stephan Julliard

If your interior aesthetic swings contemporary but the architecture is antique, it’s always advisable to preserve some original elements to then mix with modern furniture pieces. In the Paris apartment of Hugo Toro, the stained-glass window in the bedroom is original to the apartment. The chair is by Timothée Musset, and the curtains are from Silva Paris. The carpet and the leather bed frame are custom.

Repurposed-Door Headboard

Frank Frances Studio

A headboard doesn’t need to be upholstered, tufted— or a headboard at all, for that matter. In a Brooklyn brownstone designed by Ishka Designs, carved wooden doors from Morocco make a perfect decorative headboard. The pouf is from CB2, the pendant light by Workstead. The carpet is from Nourison, and the curtains are from the Shade Store.

Better Together

Peter Murdock

Where is it written that two beds need two discrete headboards? Answer: nowhere worth mentioning. After seeing this custom bed arrangement in a Long Island house by Joe Nahem, consider the argument Q.E.D. The table is by ModShop, and the lamp is from Allied Maker. The artwork is by Jessi Reaves.

Hitting the Tube Lights

Read Mckendree, from Workshop/APD Homes: Architecture, Interiors, and the Spaces Between, Rizzoli New York, 2022.

Bedside lamps can be nice, but they take up room on the nightstand. In a Workshop/APD project in Manhattan, these Orion tube lights by Lee Broom from the Future Perfect provide an exceedingly chic solution. The headboard was upholstered in a Pierre Frey fabric, and the curtains are by Cowtan & Tout. Underfoot is a custom Medina rug by Eskayel.

Lower the Pendant

Francesco Dolfo

In Milan, anything goes. Case in point: Designer Paolo Castellarin installed a Flos pendant to hover next to the pillows. Some might have an issue with this, but stylishly irreverent is something we should all aspire to be. The Vico Magistretti bed from Flou is topped with Loro Piana throws and Fornasetti pillows. The wall paint is RAL Pale Brown, and the window paint is RAL Green Beige.

Maximum Botanicals

Shade Degges

There’s botanical wallpaper, and then there’s botanical wallpaper. This example from Lizzo in a Malibu home designed by Martha Mulholland is an impressionistic visual feast that will keep you close to nature, even if the view from your bedroom window is of a brick wall. The vintage pendants by Bruno Chiarini for Stilnovo hang down on either side.

Mixed, Not Matched

Marni Epstein-Mervis

The throw has nothing to do with throw pillows, which have nothing to do with the headboard. And yet, everything fits together perfectly. It’s sprezzatura for the bedroom in an Oakland, California, house by Duett Interiors, and it’s oh-so-appealing.

Timber Trifecta

Stephan Julliard

Rattan and pine and mahogany! Oh my! Who says brown is dead? Jacques Grange proves that tired conceit wrong with this calmly sophisticated bedroom in a Comporta, Portugal, house. A pendant from Loja de Cá hangs from a soaring pine ceiling. The rattan screen and floor lamp are both from Paris flea markets; the vintage Mozambique mahogany cabinet is from Santa Maria Velharias. The artwork is by Ophélie Asch.

Blue Is the Warmest Color

Isabel Parra

Very few colors can bring both a feeling of joy and moodiness to a bedroom like this shade of blue from Farrow & Ball used by Perifio in a house in Hudson Valley. The throw on the Lulu and Georgia bed is from Missoni Home, the Verner Panton chair is vintage, the side tables are from &Tradition, and the sconces are from Lighting NYC. The walls are in Inchyra Blue from Farrow & Ball.

Infinite Headboard

Stephen Kent Johnson

Where does a headboard stop and a room begin? That’s not easy to answer. Ashe Leandro provides a new twist in an Upper East Side apartment with one that wraps around the periphery of the room. The custom nightstand is by Rob Pluhowski, the sconce is from Lites on West, the bed linens are by Matteo, and the throw is from Area Home.

A Hint of Yellow

silvia foz

What’s that peering through from behind the creamy bedding? It’s all our eyes can see. Is it...? Why, yes. That’s a dollop of mustard in a New York City bedroom by Carly Cushnie, as strong in appearance as Colman’s is to taste. A collage of vintage saris adds another splash of yellow above the bed.

One Big Dark Room

Nick Glimenakis

Don’t underestimate the calming qualities of an all-black room. Delia Kenza went for it here in the main bedroom of a Brooklyn townhouse. Verdict? Worth the risk!

Frey All Day

Joanna Maclennan

Every house should include some Pierre Frey fabrics. They’re chic, they’re classic, and they’re extremely well made. Patrick Frey, of Pierre Frey, just went all out in his use of the family product in his house in the south of France. The bedcover, canopy, and pillows are all in Pierre Frey fabrics. The rattan trunk is vintage, and the rug is by—you guessed it—Pierre Frey.

Statement Bed

Douglas Friedman

A stunning lacquer-and–silver leaf four-poster bed makes a statement in this Palm Beach house. An Art Deco floor lamp is paired with a tufted window seat. The art is by David Hockney.

Bright Blue Accents

William Waldron

Two iridescent glass pendants flank a blue artwork by Caroline Sardi. The Nicole Fuller Collection side table sits next to a low-profile platform bed by Poliform. Rich velvet curtains match the cobalt hue in the rug from the Rug Company in this townhouse in New York City’s Greenwich Village.

Wood-Beam Bedroom

James Merrell

An iron four-poster bed sits on top of an antique parquet floor in this Jacques Grange–designed apartment. The wood-beam ceiling is an original and striking detail. Custom bronze mirrors face the bed, and a 1950s floor lamps adds a pop of color.

Modernist Details

Roger Casas

Concrete walls are softened with flowing blue window treatments in this Marina Del Rey, California, house. Wood furniture adds warmth, and the tufts of the bedspread align with the tie holes in the concrete wall behind the bed.

Rich, Colorful Accessories

Trevor Tondro Photography

This Montecito, California, bedroom by Kim Alexandriuk is gorgeously filled with gray textiles and accessorized with pops of rich color. Blue table lamps by Ryan Mennealy flank a bed covered in a George Spencer Designs velvet. A midcentury aluminum bench covered in a green jacquard by Lauren Hwang is placed at the foot of the bed, and the subtle and glamorous rug is by Jorge Pardo for Christopher Farr. A pendant by Philippe Anthonioz makes a statement in the center of the room.

Modern Glamour

Gianni Franchellucci

Shades of gray create a chic palette in this London apartment. A custom lamp with a charcoal shade by Liz Marsh Designs sits on top of a nightstand by Oliver Bonas. A large black-and-white photograph hangs above the cream-upholstered bed.

Minimalist Decor

Erik Undéhn

Stark white walls are a crisp canvas for furniture and accessories in this modernist bedroom. A black Volante occasional table by Pierre Guariche is paired with a Pivotant wall light by Charlotte Perriand. A painting by Hans Hedenström hangs above a low wood headboard.

Warm Tones

Brittany Ambridge

A blue-and-orange color scheme adds richness to this New York City bedroom by designer Danielle Colding. An upholstered bed is topped with blue velvet throw pillows, and a pendant hanging above a cobalt side table makes for an unexpected bedside lamp.

Oxblood Accents

Eric Piasecki

Walls covered in a Holland & Sherry fabric create a creamy canvas in this New York City bedroom. An oxblood wallcovering from Castel is a dramatic break in the wall. The custom bed by interior designer Gideon Mendelson is flanked by two open-shelf nightstands.

Hamptons Living

David Benjamin Sherry

An East Hampton bedroom relies on a sleek white backdrop punctuated by a colorful Dhoku rug, artwork by Richard Aldrich, and vintage sconces by Gino Sarfatti. The bed features Frette linens.

Beach Escape

Douglas Friedman

For this Miami Beach getaway, designer Lee F. Mindel fused modern and Pop Art sensibilities. The headboard, in a Chapas Textiles fabric, and bench are custom, the nightstands are by Atelier Prelati, and the vintage Max Ingrand pendant is by FontanaArte.

Modernist Accents

Thomas Loof

When it came to an apartment in a TriBeCa skyscraper, designer Richard Mishaan aimed for a sense of adventure. From stimulating hues to rich textures, there's no shortage of visual interest throughout the space, especially in the main bedroom. The design scheme features a custom bed and sofa, both in a Maharam mohair, from Mishaan’s line for Theodore Alexander. The bed linens are by Matouk, the armchairs are by Holly Hunt, and the Plexiglas cocktail table is by Charly Bounan. The brass pendants are by Roll & Hill, and the Willy Rizzo floor lamp is from Flair Home Collection.

Pops of Color

Douglas Friedman

Designer Lee F. Mindel isn’t afraid of color, and this modern Miami Beach getaway is proof. In the guest bedroom, which Mindel brought to life with panels in Benjamin Moore’s Cool Aqua, the headboard, in a Link Textiles fabric, matches the wall panels. The bed is dressed in custom linens by E. Braun & Co., the Oluce lamps are from MSK Illuminations, and the nightstands are from Design Within Reach.

Monochromatic Look

Tim Waltman

An all-white bedroom in downtown Manhattan showcases the beauty of modern design. The minimalist interior, crafted by fashion designer Jeffrey Dodd and his husband, Jonathan Reed, still manages to have a sense of warmth.

Minimalist Dream

Courtesy of Kara Mann

A soothing gray-and-white color scheme plus layers of texture enhance this modern bedroom design by Kara Mann. The interior is outfitted with a custom bed and bench by JM Upholstery, which are covered in a Rosemary Hallgarten alpaca fabric. The bed is dressed in Frette linens, the throw is custom, and the bedside tables are made from selenite. The artworks are by Ed Ruscha (left) and Yayoi Kusama.

Warm and Cool

Robyn Lea

This spacious primary bedroom—crafted by fashion designer Lisa Perry—unites warm and cool colors to create a clean, contemporary balance. Here, a Callum Innes artwork brings a citrusy appeal to an otherwise cool-toned space.

Industrial Cool

Dylan Lim Suarez

In the Brooklyn apartment of blogger Natalie Lim Suarez, custom sliding-glass doors lead into the bedroom, which maintains a pared-down appeal with minimal furniture and a monochromatic palette.

Monochromatic Oasis

Richard Powers

Sex and the City creator Darren Star’s New York City bedroom is a lesson in the peacefulness of monochrome and features a headboard in a Cowtan & Tout fabric, sconces by Gubi, and nightstands by Room & Board.

Beachside Modernity

Douglas Friedman

In a striking retreat in Miami’s Surf Club designed by Delphine Krakoff, the guest bedroom maintains modern beach vibes with a sculptural side table, rounded headboard, and statement artwork.

Modernized Antiques

Stephen Kent Johnson

With accents like a 1960s wall sculpture and antique French tole clocks, this bedroom manages to exude modern elegance. Thanks to a palette of rich grays, a layering of textures, and clean-lined silhouettes, the space has an overarching sense of modernity.

Pale Hues

Emily Andrews Photography

A Chelsea home’s main bedroom relies on just a few statement pieces to reflect a serene and modern aesthetic. The custom walnut bed, matching dresser and side table, and coordinating artwork give the minimalist space a modern feel.

Minimalist Millwork

Patrick Cline

A recessed bed niche, low-profile bed, and cerused-oak headboard channel a spa-like vibe in this modern bedroom.

Black-and-White Industrial

Marco Ricca

In a spacious TriBeCa bedroom, a statement black bed frame contrasts the white walls and bedding. Modern sconces and a BDDW lounge chair tie the space together.

Wide-Plank Modern Walls

Jane Beiles

A summer camp turned winter home is clad in pale pine shiplap, which contrasts with the arboreal green window trim. Modern sconces and bedding—along with a pop of red in the headboard—helped reimagine a cabin-like bedroom as a contemporary oasis.

Clean Silhouettes

Björn Wallander

In the primary bedroom of a Lake Tahoe vacation home, an armchair and stool by Minotti, upholstered in a Holly Hunt leather, are paired with a side table by Jonathan Adler. The bench and dresser are by Lawson-Fenning, and the drawing is by Ching Ho Cheng; the wall is painted in Bank Vault by Dunn-Edwards, and the carpet is by Decorative Carpets.

Coordinating Finishes

Miguel Flores-Vianna

In the main bedroom of a California home, the linen coverlet is by Area, the photograph above the bed is by Olafur Eliasson, and the 1930s lamp on the custom-made table is by George Carwardine; the capiz-shell pendant is vintage, and the redwood closet doors are original.

Modern Boho

William Waldron

In the main bedroom of a TriBeCa apartment, the bed is by Meridiani, the vintage Poul Kjaerholm daybed retains its original leather, and the side table is by Wyeth; the console is a vintage piece by Paul McCobb, and the circa-1970 Beni Ourain rug is from Double Knot.

Curved Furniture

Richard Powers

In a Palm Beach home, the settee by Gastone Rinaldi is upholstered in a Bergamo fabric, the rug is by V’Soske, the walls are covered in Venetian plaster, and the adjacent closet structure is sheathed in acrylic panels; the drawings above the bed are by Ciprian Muresan, and the photographs in the corridor are by Mircea Cantor.

Rich and Sultry Fabrics

Trevor Tondro

In a contemporary Manhattan bedroom, a bed by Minotti is dressed in linens by E. Braun & Co., the bedside table is from Philippe Hurel, and the walls have a custom textured finish by Atelier Premiere.

Modern Zen

William Abranowicz

In the main bedroom of a San Francisco loft, the headboard is covered in a Rogers & Goffigon fabric, the bed linens are by Sue Fisher King, the bedspread is antique Belgian linen, the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Super White, and the artwork is by Joan Mitchell.

A Futuristic Headboard

Simon Upton

In the bedroom of a West Village home, the vintage Cityscape headboard is by Paul Evans, the bed is dressed in Casa del Bianco linens, the bedside tables are ebonized mahogany, the 1950s American lamps are from Wyeth, and the carpet is by Beauvais.

A Statement Chair

Richard Powers

The bed in this New York City apartment is upholstered in a Holly Hunt silk and dressed in Schweitzer linens; the stainless steel chair (right) is by Maria Pergay, and the Philippe Hiquily chair has cushions in a Fortuny fabric. The curtains are of a Holland & Sherry silk satin, the carpet is by Beauvais, and the walls are sheathed in a Rubelli cotton velvet; the sculpture is by Rebecca Warren, and the painting to the left of the bed is by Richard Prince.

Modern ”Moldings“

Ricardo Labougle

The bed in this London townhouse is dressed in a custom duvet made from a Dedar fabric, the letter-shaped stools are from Andrew Martin, and the walls are sheathed in a Jim Thompson silk with hand-sewn red silk borders; the drawing over the mantel is by Lluis Lleo, and the artwork over the bed, which is inscribed with Buddhist phrases, was purchased in Singapore.

Round Geometrics

Douglas Friedman

In a playful New York apartment, a bed by Christopher Ostafin and a 1990s bench by Campion Platt are featured in the master bedroom. The circa-1950 chair by Illum Wikkelsø is from Hostler Burrows.

Modern Playful Design

Richard Powers

The bed, dresser, and side tables in the bedroom of a Mexican home are by Roche Bobois; the Eames chair and ottoman are from Herman Miller, the bedside lights are by FontanaArte, and the wall is painted in Patagonia by Comex.

Maximalism

Richard Powers

The bed in the main bedroom of an upstate New York home is upholstered in an Edelman leather and dressed in Pratesi and Frette linens, the bedside tables are by Jallu Ebénistes, the Carol Egan stool from Maison Gerard is upholstered in a Toyine Sellers fabric, and the circa-1970 Mazzega ceiling light was found at a Paris flea market. The walls are upholstered in a Ralph Lauren wool suiting fabric, the ceiling is covered in a Stark tea-leaf paper, the custom wool carpet is by Hokanson, and the artwork over the bed is by Richard Serra.

Statement Art

Trevor Tondro

In the primary bedroom of a Pacific Palisades, California, home, the custom bed is dressed with linens by Deborah Sharpe Linens and a Frette coverlet; the photograph is by David Drebin.

Bright White

Simon Upton

In a minimal apartment, the neon wall sculpture in the main bedroom is by Glenn Ligon, and the Corian platform bed, a custom design, is dressed with Belgian linens; the circa-1960 bedside tables are by Joseph-André Motte, and the walls are sheathed in a Marmorino wall finish.

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40 Stunning Modern Bedrooms Ideas and Decorating Tips

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Updated on 06/10/22

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While the term “modern décor” might bring to mind the Jetsons' flying cars and automated homes, this now-classic decorating and architectural style has been around for quite some time. It arose out of the German Bauhaus art school in the early decades of the 1900s and reflected the mindset of the modernism movement. Simple, clean, and functional, modern style was a sharp contrast to the Art Deco look so popular at the time.
If you're looking for inspiration on how to bring the modern style to your bedroom, take a look at these 40 ideas we've compiled.

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Contemporary vs. Modern

Brophy Interiors

Many people use the words “contemporary” and “modern” interchangeably, but they are not the same. Modern refers to a particular style. On the other hand, contemporary refers to the styles in vogue at that time, and so “contemporary” is a fluid, ever-changing concept. Because modern décor is currently extremely popular, it falls under the contemporary umbrella, adding to the confusion. The bedroom shown here is a prime example of midcentury modern design—an example of a popular decor style that embraces decidedly modern attributes.

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Form Follows Function

Kendall Wilkinson Design

The modernism movement embraced the concept, “Form follows function,” meaning that the most important aspect of a piece of furniture (or space) is its intended use rather than its appearance. In other words, appearance is secondary to function. This doesn’t mean modern style is ugly; it means that it is typically without unnecessary adornment. Clean lines on furnishings and plenty of open space are essential components of this look.

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Mid-century Modern

Tyler Karu Design

By far the most popular variation of modern style is what’s commonly referred to as mid-century modern, or MCM. Created in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s, MCM reached the pinnacle of popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, practically defining the decorating style of those decades. Midcentury modern is once again red-hot on the decorating scene, with no signs of fading away anytime soon.

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Modern Color Schemes

Mindy Gayer / Photo by Lane Dittoe

Traditionally, the modern color scheme is neutral: Various shades of brown, cream, tan, black, gray, and white predominate. Early Bauhaus designers used small touches of red, yellow, or blue as accents. As the style matured, neutrals remained the primary palette, but the use of bright, cheery accent colors became more common.

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Natural Materials

Cathie Hong

Modern and midcentury modern decor embrace natural materials, particularly wood, as seen in the primary bedroom shown here. However, the use of plastics and chrome is an integral part of the MCM look, adding the color, shine, and celebration of mass-produced things that are typical of this style.
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Geometric Patterns

Mary Patton Design

Clean-lined geometric patterns are prized in the modern style. “Atomic” designs are an especially fun touch in a midcentury modern bedroom. The combination of color and shape is artistic yet functional.

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Spotlight on Art

Ashley Montgomery Designs

Fussy knickknacks, unnecessary collectibles, and general clutter are nowhere to be seen in the modern bedroom. Instead, this style spotlights artwork, especially large paintings, posters, or prints on the walls. If you can overlay a gorgeous painting over a patterned wall like the room shown here, even better.

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Scandinavian Modern

Home and Spirit / Instagram

An offshoot of midcentury modern, Scandinavian modern embraces a similar clean, streamlined, and functional look but tends to use white far more than the other neutrals, particularly on the floors and walls. Classic IKEA furniture is an example of a Scandinavian modern design.

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Raised Furniture

Bespoke Only

One thing you’ll see a lot of on midcentury modern furniture are legs, particularly metal hairpin or simple wooden dowel legs. The raised profile of MCM furniture is characteristic of the airy openness of the style and makes these pieces especially well-suited to small rooms.

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Bright Accents

Rush Me Home

While a subdued color scheme is a hallmark of modern décor, pops of bright accent color keep it from being lifeless. Red and orange are especially popular as accents, although any favorite color can play the part. The jewel toned green drapes look bright in this neutral color scheme room.

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Versatility and Flexibility

Brophy Interiors

Modern style is versatile enough to work with just about anyone's needs. Create a bedroom that works for you; after all, functionality is a basic theme of modernism. This designer incorporated a small work area in this modern bedroom.

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Added Interest

Kate Marker Interiors

Despite the simple lines, neutral colors, and lack of accessories in the typical modern bedroom, the look isn't at all boring or sterile. Just one special touch, such as the dandelion light fixture in this room, is all it takes to add interest.
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Light and Airy

Jenn Pablo Studio

The modern style is not one for clutter or lots of furniture. Instead, a light, airy vibe adds to the overall clean and simple appearance. Including only specific items that play a distinct role highlight what is truly important, and will be essential in helping you keep your things spacious and minimal.

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Polished Surfaces

Cathie Hong

For the most part, surfaces in a modern room are smooth and often shiny. Polished floors, lacquered or highly polished furniture, accents of metal—especially chrome—and glass all add to the clean, modern vibe.

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A Show of Personality

Home and Spirit

Whatever your decorating style, feel free to have some fun adding your own touches to the mix. An array of prints, a folded favorite quilt, a souvenir basket holding a potted plant—little changes can make the biggest difference in a modern space.

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Multi-Purpose Furniture

Brophy Interiors

Furniture that serves more than one purpose screams modern design. Pieces like a bench with storage space at the foot of the bed or a bed frame with built-in floating shelves to serve as side tables fit the modern look perfectly. Selecting sleek, multi-functioning pieces is a fantastic way to add the design to your room–after all, form does follow function.

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Serene Modern Style

Charlie Interior Design

The soft colors, simple lines, and lack of clutter give the modern style a calming, relaxed vibe, making it an excellent choice for the primary bedroom.

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Angular Light Fixtures
Amy Lau Design
Although midcentury modern design is mostly clean and without excessive ornamentation, one exception to that rule is the use of angular or unusual light fixtures, particularly “atomic” styled fixtures, as seen in the beachy modern bedroom from Amy Lau Design shown here.

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Minimalist Primary Bedroom

Tyler Karu Design

Minimalism is similar to modern design in that it emphasizes a spotless, simple look without a lot of adornment. Often, midcentury modern furniture fits well into this “less is more” decorating philosophy.
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Platform Beds

Cathie Hong

Simple platform beds are a common sight in the modern bedroom, particularly Scandinavian modern style. Keeping space available under the bed or other furniture contributes to the open space that's so important to this style.

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Modern Mix and Match

Buchard Design Co / Instagram

The 1970s-inspired macrame pillows, along with the soft brown bed linens, add a bit of funky retro style to any modern bedroom. This design style is open to mixing and matching with other elements, so feel free to play around with patterns, textures, and other decor, like the contemporary painted circle on the wall.

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Vertical Touches

Buchard Design Co.

Hanging light fixtures break up the mostly horizontal planes of a modern bedroom. This peaceful, beautiful primary bedroom uses copper pendants to great effect. So serene and lovely.

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Natural Materials as Decor

Arbor & Co

Modern style celebrates natural materials, such as wood and stone, as artwork in their own right. Midcentury modern architecture often used wood not just as flooring but also to panel the walls and even the ceiling.

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Area Rugs

Sire Design

Although midcentury modern typically is fairly subdued in color, exceptions are the rule when it comes to interior design. An area rug with fun colors or patterns can change the whole atmosphere of a room, so keep that in mind when selecting one for your floor.

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Playful With Patterns

Alvin Wayne

Modern styles don't have to be plain or without a pattern–quite the contrary. This stunning modern bedroom proves our point by using smaller designs that are contrasting yet not overbearing. The neutral polka dot comforter, the different textures of accent pillows, and the decorative pattern on the area rug all bring interest yet keep the room decidedly modern in theme.

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Black and White for Bold Contrasts

Kurated by Kris

Modern styles can be subtle, but can also take a bold approach–and what better way to go about it than creating a classic contrast with black and white? The striking appearance of the black geometric accent wall with the pure white comforter is stunning, and the blanket with the accent pillows helps tie both hues together.

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Marvelously Monochromatic

Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions

Monochromatic color schemes help unify your entire room with ease and give an air of sophistication. The room shown here leans into a neutral monochrome concept–various shades of gray with additional touches of white. The gorgeous black and gold global light fixture and golden light sconces on the wall are a flawless addition that adds a dose of industrial to the rest of the room.

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Cool and Comfortable

Arbor & Co.

Cool tones are always a safe bet when decorating a modern bedroom, and the black wire lamp creates some contrast against the softer textures on the bed. Comfort doesn't take priority over function in this style, but the minimalist decor keeps the space from feeling too crowded.

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Modern Farmhouse

Ashley Webb Interiors

The farmhouse style is a favorite for many with its rustic and charming appearance. If you feel torn between a contemporary to farmhouse vibe, the good news is you can easily blend them together. Choose antique-style furniture, like the matching accent tables shown in this bedroom. Go with braided textures and fabrics, white walls, and incorporate a neutral color palette of beiges, charcoal gray, and light gray to add a modern feel.

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Focus on One Key Piece

Ashley Montgomery Design

Even one simple swap can create the modern atmosphere you're hoping for. An example is to switch out your current light fixture for a modern one–something metallic and geometric that is almost as much an art piece as it is a functional necessity. The rest of this room includes touches of other characteristics, with the brown, blue, and white color scheme and framed artwork on a white wall, but the overhead light is truly the most obvious modern aspect.

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Accent Wall

Ashley Montgomery Design

While the style usually leans towards white or solid color concepts, you can still add some flair by incorporating an accent wall into your bedroom. Selecting a consistent pattern in a darker hue creates a dramatic yet still sophisticated vibe.

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Canopy Bed Frame

Brophy Interiors

Canopy bed frames are a perfect modern staple, considering they contribute to the strong and sleek lines popular within the style. This four-poster bedframe, created with strong wooden beams, draws your eye upwards and helps tie together other decor items, like the bedside tables and wooden photo frames.

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California Cool

Chelius House of Design

The sophistication of the modern style and the relaxation of a California coastal theme? Count us in. To get the look for yourself, gravitate towards ocean and sandy colored tones that create a "go with the flow" atmosphere, perfect for a bedroom. However, adding some simple decor options, like the midcentury modern bench at the end of the bed, the patterned accent pillows, and a simple piece of artwork, will elevate the space from becoming a typical coastal theme.

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Modern and Glamorous

Erin Williamson Design

Creating a modern glam bedroom is absolutely possible, yet there are a few things to keep in mind. Keep your decor items simple and necessary, if possible. Yet when adding in the other pieces, feel free to experiment with different patterns and concepts to create a unique and elegant space. The golden bedframe, metallic gold lamps, and leopard print blanket already make the room feel glamorous without seeming overwhelming or too busy.

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Comforting and Colorful

Home By Polly

Pops of color and a dose of plant life allow this room to feel optimistic and current. The light color choices for the bedspread are a vibrant statement in the otherwise white-focused bedroom.

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Open Layout

Latham Interior Design

A simple way to ensure your bedroom has a modern feel is by changing the layout to create plenty of open space. Keeping your furniture to a minimum and any other items out of the way will give the impression of a vast, open space with plenty of possibilities. We're also a fan of the illuminated ceiling and under the bed giving a subtle futuristic touch.

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Sleek, Straight Lines

LeClair Decor

Regardless of your color scheme or specific types of decor you choose, sleek and straight lines are ideal within this particular style. The room shown here highlights this with its diptych over the bed, the square wood accent tables, the horizontal lines found in the fabric headboard, and the diagonal ones found in the area rug. Almost every aspect of the room points to strong, bold lines that all work well together.

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Natural Light is a Must

LeClair Decor

Rather than relying solely on indoor light fixtures, bringing in as much natural light as possible is ideal. If you have access to large windows, keep them open to allow the sunlight to pour in and give the feeling of a wide-open space. If you need some privacy, curtains can still be used–just keep them light and easy to move to not inhibit light from coming through.

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Modern and Earthy

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This stunning green bedroom combines earthy vibes with modern aesthetics. The sage green walls paired with the brown headboard and neutral sheets and combined with plenty of natural light create a blissful state that will strike the perfect balance between nature-loving and modern concepts.

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Industrial Qualities

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Allowing natural elements and frameworks of a space is a strong indicator of a modern room. Whether it's natural brick, exposed wood beams, steel pipes, or a combination, it's best to embrace the industrial parts rather than remove or cover them up. Adding decor like the metal overhanging lamps and holding onto the gray, white, and black color scheme only enhances the elements, and the small pop of yellow helps keep the place from feeling cold and uninviting.
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Modern bedrooms - 100 photos of the perfect design

What are modern bedrooms? This is a place where you can relax, retire, gain strength, moving away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

A thoughtful design of this room will help remove excessive stress, fill you with the desire to move on.

It can be said without a doubt that modern lounges have acquired a recognizable shape. Often, designers use modern style design when arranging living space.

Both interior creators and customers are attracted to it by coziness, comfort and, of course, impeccable cleanliness in design.

Everything seems to be tried and tested, so where did the new modern bedroom design come from? Harmony is recreated in the right place. The designer in this case is only a conductor between ideas and reality.

You will certainly see similar details that accompany the projects of recreation rooms, photos of modern bedrooms in our selection confirm this. And yet, let's talk about some of the nuances.

Every rest room should have a walk-in closet. And even in a small room, you can experiment with dividing the space into certain zones.

Use a reception with partitions or an exclusive screen.

Creating contemporary interiors for bedrooms provides maximum free space. Excess furniture clutters up the room, so it should not be in the sleeping room.

Excessive décor does not give the opportunity to completely relax the eyes, colorful multicolor also interferes with a good rest.

Therefore, when furnishing a bedroom in a modern style, follow the rule: the bedroom is intended exclusively for sleeping.

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The best finishing materials

The main requirements for finishing materials are naturalness and accuracy.

Many designers show impeccably smooth wall surfaces, decorated with wallpaper intended for painting. Ordinary wallpaper has a barely noticeable velvet structure.

To put it simply, the wall surface of a modern style break room is a type of traditional stucco finish that has been applied by a professional.

Stone or solid wood headboards are common ideas for modern bedrooms. There are projects with a more spacious use of decorative stone, wood, but very rarely.

The use of any finishing materials is welcome in the decor of the main wall. Preference: natural.

If we talk about the floor surface, then the design of the bedroom of modern ideas almost eliminates the use of stone. A natural array and a laminate of calm pastel shades are welcome.

At the same time, attention should be focused on a comfortable, inviting sleeping place.

Often, partially or completely, the laminate is covered with carpet. If the choice falls in favor of the carpet, then it should be fluffy, pleasant to the touch.

The ceiling in the design of modern bedrooms 2017 provides openness and cleanliness. Get rid of overhanging slats, and also eliminate the excess of bizarre drywall bends.

The ceiling surface must be created exclusively for lighting fixtures.

Lighting

When arranging a modern bedroom interior, lighting can be very diverse. You can use a variety of levels of illumination, including for the ceiling, walls and even the floor.

Light can be everywhere, but not at the same time. Complement traditional fixtures with LED lighting elements to visually enlarge the room and give it depth.

The use of LED lighting makes it possible to create amazing lighting effects.

Furniture with a mirror surface

Bedroom furniture is often equipped with mirrors. It is the mirror surface that blurs the boundaries of the room, which is especially important when arranging modern small bedrooms.

A separate huge mirror placed on a wall surface or placed directly on the floor.

It is preferable to avoid reflecting the sleeping place, so as not to multiply the movements that we are trying to get rid of.

What is the difference between a bed in a modern lounge and a traditional bed? In a textured rather high headboard. Someone likes to lift it slightly, and someone to the ceiling.

At the same time, there may be curly elements on the headboard, but not too pretentious.

Use the tips discussed today to create an original and cozy bedroom in a modern style for your fairy tale dreams.

Photo of modern bedroom design

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Advantages and disadvantages of modern style in bedroom design

With the development of new technologies in the field of building finishing materials and furniture production, painting of plastered walls and floors, expensive, labor-intensive, and difficult to maintain parquet, bulky bedroom sets and heavy curtains are a thing of the past. They were replaced by textured plaster, creative wallpaper, suspended ceilings, laminate, carpet, modular furniture, blinds and roller blinds. They are easy to install, practical and easy to maintain. Panoramic windows add light and create a sense of space.

Natural wood furniture is at the peak of popularity, and can consist of individual modules that are easily transformed, swapped, creating an exclusive composition each time. With their help, the space of a modern bedroom becomes not only functional, but also stylish. Along with environmentally friendly materials, when filling the bedroom, MDF and plastic furniture is also used to reduce the cost.

By observing the harmony in the color scheme, it is possible to get a single sleeping space from disparate objects that meets the new trends in decoration. The boundaries of modern styles are in close contact with each other, the stylistic direction is sometimes captured only by the accents of the furniture and decorative details used in the design.

Space zoning can be achieved using modular systems, through the use of organically integrated lightweight sliding partitions, decorative structures, screens or curtains.

Dressing rooms, bathroom and study rooms, as well as boudoirs can be moved outside the bedroom, or vice versa, if the area allows, to be part of it,

or a continuation in the attached loggia or balcony.

Designers also actively use podiums for visual division of space, raising part of the floor surface of one zone relative to another by several centimeters.

Another of the planning solutions for highlighting conditional boundaries is the use of ceiling beams and consoles, which do not interfere with the arrangement of furniture and the passage of light, but only visually highlight part of the room.

To highlight the bedside area in modern design, textured wallpaper or plaster, wood, leather and stone imitation, or open shelving can be used.

Modern bedroom interiors are easy to make stylish and fashionable, using a variety of materials and combining them with different lighting options.

The colors of finishing materials and furniture must be determined in advance, they should not cause negative perception. The interior of a modern bedroom can and should be thought out in such a way that it is psychologically comfortable.

The smaller the area allocated to the bedroom, the lighter the palette used, the use of pastel colors visually expands the space.

Shades such as yellow and cream, blue, peach, olive, light green and mint will help you get a positive charge.

For the expressiveness of the interior of a modern bedroom, you can add a few details of a more saturated color to these shades. Excess should not be here, congestion of bright colors does not contribute to a restful sleep.

After choosing the right background shade, you can emphasize the modernity of the bedroom design with the following interior solutions:

by combining materials;

bright lighting;

large multifunctional furniture of simple shapes;

accents based on contrast;

using glossy wall surfaces;

creating relief forms and volumes.

Modern style implies a minimum number of decorative elements and household appliances, since the main task of a proper modern bedroom decor is to create a cozy environment.

The main trends in modern bedroom design

Modern bedrooms are characterized by recognizable features and noticeable differences. It became possible to systematize them according to certain criteria in the use of materials, forms and accents.

Modern trends include:

Modern classics;

Modern;

Minimalism;

Loft;

Scandinavian;

Techno;

Hi-tech;

East;

Provence;

Country.

Contemporary Classic

Classic interiors suggest opulence with sophisticated luxury in modern lines. Massive furniture, simple in form, gives fundamentality and significance to the look of the bedroom interior, large patterns on the surface of the walls, textile accessories and soft lighting make the room a little pompous and elegant.

Decorative accessories are selected from patterned textiles or velvet in the form of stylish pillows and similar curtains.

Art Nouveau

Catchy and bold, somewhat aristocratic and sophisticated style suggests smooth, curved lines. They are used in the silhouettes of furniture, repeated in the contours of the stretch ceiling, door and window openings.

Fine wood of the elegantly curved legs and sides of the furniture can be combined with marble inlays and glass surfaces. It is absolutely unacceptable to use "cheap" materials in modernity, it will look tasteless.

Stained-glass windows in doorways are the most recognizable element of Art Nouveau, the light streaming through them will add mystery to the room.

Minimalism

Minimalism is the best choice for decorating a small modern bedroom, but it can also be used in a large space if desired.

The most necessary pieces of furniture, literally a bed and a bedside table, the complete absence of draperies and trinkets organize the sleeping space without the effect of clutter.

Loft

Sometimes you want to combine the incongruous, that's what it is, the loft style! Home comfort and street design elements organically interact with each other, creating the most open space with a well-organized seating area. An ideal room for embodying the loft style would be a spacious and bright bedroom.

Steel lamps and blinds will perfectly complement the interior of the bedroom.

Scandinavian

North European interiors stand out from other styles with a minimum of color. Such an option as white on white (white walls, white ceiling and white floor), or with the addition of warm shades (laminate under light oak, walnut or maple). Textured wood and textured stucco - that's what can create a unique look, allow the interior to be elegant, and contrasting color spots - not boring.

Eco-friendly wood and natural fabrics will promote sound and healthy sleep and pleasant awakening. The photo perfectly shows the combination of wood and soft fabric.

Scandinavian style advocates a minimal amount of decorative items, but allows for a few posters or photographs on the walls.

Techno

The techno style was originally conceived for the appearance of facades and office premises, a bedroom in this style looks not only unusual, but also uncomfortable, it is more difficult to equip it than to apply other styles, and such bedrooms are most often chosen by teenagers or bachelors .

So that the techno-style bedroom does not look like a government institution, it is better to add at least a few details from the loft to it.

Hi-tech

Hi-tech, as a follower of late modernism, includes the introduction of new technologies in interior design. Bedrooms in this style are functional and comfortable. Here, designers actively use modular and multifunctional furniture, which is easy to fit into any, even very unusual, room configuration.

Silver-blue, metallic-grey, blue - this is the color palette that is inherent in high-tech style. Combining them with beige or white will refresh and bring a fresh touch, and one or two paintings with abstraction will balance and make the interior complete.

Oriental

Oriental refers to Japanese and Turkish styles, the former will be completely devoid of frills, this is not just a stylization of the traditions of Japan, but a whole philosophy in red, black and white.

Materials used are wood and bamboo, curtains are always made of silk, porcelain and stone as accents.

The Turkish style is also oriental and involves the use of canopies and light, flowing fabrics.

Provence

It can be considered one of the varieties of rustic style, it always uses pastel shades and natural materials with floral motifs.

Lots of knick-knacks and potted flowers, chintz curtains and light-coloured furniture make the bedroom light and airy, despite its size.

Country

Country is another subspecies of rustic, associated with hunting lodges and American ranches, but it is, first of all, an eco-friendly style, as close as possible to nature. The design concept is the use of natural materials in open structures and finishes. Such bedrooms are most often equipped in country cottages. A fireplace, the facade of which is made of raw stone, can become a wonderful accent here.

Features of the bedroom decoration

The direct purpose of any bedroom is to give you the opportunity to relax, sleep, recuperate. Based on these needs, its design should promote relaxation and soothing, so the interior is created balanced and harmonious.

Walls

The main criterion for vertical surfaces is their clear geometry and perfectly aligned walls.

Wallcoverings can be either glossy or velvety, the former will meet the requirement of cleanliness, while the latter will emphasize the purpose of the room for relaxation. Unlike the walls of the living room or kitchen, bright, flashy colors are not used in the bedrooms at all, preference is given to pastel calm shades, soothing and relaxing.

Frescoes and textured finishes are also an up-to-date solution for wall decoration, while transoms and door inserts can decorate stained-glass windows.

Modern design allows for the presence of raw stone and non-plastered walls in different styles, if the designer's idea requires it. Wood trim at the head of the bed is also a significant accent in the space of the room.

Ceiling

For all styles, except techno and country, the ceiling of the bedroom should be open, without overhanging beams and slats, the only accent here would be a beautiful chandelier.

Modern trends make it possible to make the ceiling two-layer, as an option, with a mirror surface, which is drawn in by a special curtain on rollers - guides, which is controlled by mood at the touch of a button. Multi-layer plasterboard ceilings are a thing of the past, but stucco rosettes for chandeliers and high cornices continue to be successfully used in decoration.

Floor

Wood, cork or laminate - these are the main modern floorings that meet the requirements of cleanliness and comfort. For an additional feeling of comfort and softness, the use of carpet is allowed.

Furniture and lighting

A bed and bedside tables, a wardrobe or chest of drawers, various ottomans should be, first of all, comfortable and practical. If the bedroom is not large, then the closet or wardrobe can be taken out of it, but for convenience, if there is free space, it will still not be superfluous to fit a wardrobe into the interior of the room, built-in furniture will also be an ideal option.

Mirrors add mystery and visually push the boundaries of the walls, and mirrored cabinet fronts make massive furniture almost invisible. It has become a fashionable trend to use glass bedside tables instead of the usual cabinets.

When installing lighting, you can use:

floor lamps;

table and bedside lamps;

ceiling chandeliers.

Decor and accessories

Excessive focus on small details leads to congestion, does not allow you to enjoy a comfortable rest and does not allow your eyes to relax.

Decorative panels and murals with popular themes of urbanism, abstraction or macro photography can be used as the main accent on the walls, they will also be appropriate on furniture facades, imitation of brick or stone, wood trim is also suitable. This will make it possible to highlight the bedside area.

Curtains in the bedroom can be unusual, bright filament, in the form of a grid with a large mesh, roller-type curtains with a print matched in the same style as the furniture.

Potted plants or bouquets in vases are a wonderful refreshment.

To make the walls less boring, you can diversify their surface with clocks, built-in lighting, framed photographs or paintings, modern graphics and light shelves made of glass or plastic.

Spots of color add variety and compensate for the lack of color, they can easily become blankets and pillows, bedspreads and paintings.

Design options for a small bedroom

Small bedrooms, oddly enough, are more comfortable than large and spacious ones. Most often they are found in apartments with a typical layout. The easiest way to arrange them in a rustic style. Natural materials used in the decoration of such rooms give a feeling of warmth and security.

If rustic styles are not acceptable, high-tech options can be considered. Keeping the balance and not overloading the already cramped space, you can get a cozy and stylish bedroom.

Modern loft means large areas, but modern will be very useful. Modern is universal, furniture in this style is simple and does not clutter up the room, it can even be built-in. Regarding lighting, Art Nouveau has no special requirements, so this style is appropriate for any area, the main thing to remember is that the fewer items in a small bedroom, the visually it looks larger.

For a bedroom with an area of 12 sq.m, all of the above options are suitable, and here, as in the case of 8 sq.m, pompous classics with elaborate baroque elements will be out of place, but it’s already easier to decorate the room under country, Scandinavian style or minimalism.
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