Neutral bedroom designs

23 Beautiful Neutral Bedroom Design Ideas

Cait Pappas/Nest Out West

Timeless, chic, and always on trend, neutrals never seem to leave the interior spotlight, and for good reason. Creating a neutral color palette with creamy whites, soft beiges, and warm wood tones is one of the easiest ways to design a space that feels bright and welcoming.

If you’re looking for cohesion and serenity, it only makes sense to continue that neutral color palette in your bedroom. This is the space that benefits most from a little zen, and a neutral space is the perfect base for further decorating, additions of color, or simple monochromatic styles.

To help inspire you, we combed through our favorite designers’ spaces and put together a list of impeccable neutral bedrooms we know you’ll love.

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Afro Bohemian Living

This bedroom just says slow Sunday morning to us. Its sheer curtains let the light softly filter in, and the minimalistic neutral bedding is not overly complicated or fussy, contributing to the relaxed feel of the space.

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Ashley Webb Interiors

What is so great about green is its versatility—it can act as a statement maker or a neutral, as it does in this bedroom. The dark forest green nightstands make a great complement to the creamy neutral headboard and wooden accents.

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Cait Pappas/Nest Out West

This bedroom makes a great case for why neutrals work so well in this specific spot of the home. Neutrals in a bedroom bring a certain sense of tranquility and quiet that are much-needed.

"I gravitate toward using neutral colors in bedroom spaces because I find them soothing and relaxing," Cait Pappas of Nest Out West says. "The bedroom serves as an oasis from the other parts of the home, and when all you need is to decompress, I feel it's so much more rejuvenating to do so in a space that is void of loud colors and instead invokes a spa-like vibe."

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Ashley Montgomery Design

This space is the definition of elevated neutral, with tones and textures taking the space to the next level. Soft linens give that done-undone look to the space, and the peaceful Eastern influence is felt throughout the room in the light fixture and low bed frame.

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Cathie Hong Interiors

Though this space is neutral in color palette, it definitely does not feel simplistic. Structural lighting and dramatic curtains give the space just the edge it needs—and it certainly goes far beyond your average bedroom.

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Ashley Montgomery Design

Though this room is strictly neutral, it still achieves a balance of cozy and minimalistic. We love how lighting is a major design factor in the space, with the two large windows illuminating the space—and how chic are those grey table lamps?

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Keyanna Bowen

Creating the bedroom of your dreams starts with where you’ll spend time dreaming: your bed. In this cozy space, the crisp linen bedding and neutral accent blanket become the textural focal point of the space, with help from breezy curtains and an adorable nightstand setup.

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Home and Spirit

Coordinating colors in a space doesn’t have to fall flat—it can provide tons of depth and interest, as seen in this neutral bedroom. Simple white curtains and an orb lamp keep the look subtle and clean.

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House of Harvee

A bedroom can still be neutral and employ some subtle pops of color, and peach is a great shade to achieve just this. Try adding notes of pinks or peaches throughout the space with small décor pieces or accents like blankets and pillows.

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Burchard Design Co.

With a blend of vintage and timeless characteristics, this neutral bedroom is equally unique as it is achievable with a few personal touches. The soothing comforter and pillows perfectly contrast the ornate mirror and other nightstand décor. The space feels fresh and comfortable, and shows that even neutral spaces can benefit from a bit of flare.

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Jenn Pablo Studio

Black is the new black, forever and always. We think black is equally as neutral as cool whites and browns, and it will always give an edge to an otherwise simple space. Here, the statement black lacquered headboard is juxtaposed with the soft, creamy neutrals of the bedspread, which creates an utterly cool and comfortable look.

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Light and Dwell

The few key pieces in this bedroom are doing all the talking: the minimalistic black bed frame, soft shearling throw, simple nightstand, and neutral lamp. Paring down a neutral space lets each piece shine and retains the exact calm a bedroom needs.

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Michelle Berwick Design

Think you had this traditional neutral bedroom figured out? Take another look—and now you’re sure to notice the leopard print accent wall. This is a great way to incorporate personality into a room without overpowering the color scheme.

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Milk and Honey Life

When we hear “neutral bedroom,” this is the kind of space that is top of mind: a rustic interior filled with reclaimed wood, dreamy textiles, and hints of wicker and other naturalistic materials. The blend of wood tones really make this space special, enhancing the shabby-chic feel that we are totally coveting.

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Design: Mindy Gayer; Photo: Vanessa Lentine

There are endless ways to elevate a neutral bedroom—and this room by Mindy Gayer employs so many of them. A plain black headboard is softened with the addition of a neutral cushion, the room is warmed by dusty pink accents, and a metal nightstand adds a bit of modernity.

"In this main bedroom, we used pink as a primary accent color within an otherwise neutral palette," Gayer says. "The first piece we sourced for this space was the beautiful vintage kilim rug. To offset the feminine touch the rug brought into the space, we sought to add contrast with the bed, nightstands, and lighting."

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Modernly You

Boho style just lends itself perfectly to a neutral and textured space. This room brings in deeper neutrals like burnt sienna and terracotta to add warmth and depth to the design—and the ever-popular pampas grass looks stunning next to a natural wood leaning ladder.

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Pure Collected Living

The “messy bed” is an ever-present look that no one can judge you for—especially if your bed looks this stylish. Gray is an essential neutral shade that makes any color stand out, and we love how well it pairs with the beiges and creams of this bedroom.

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Design: Pure Salt Interiors; Photo: Vanessa Lentine

When we think of a coastal bedroom, we may have pictures of seashells and starfish dancing in our heads—but this gorgeous beachy bedroom is here to prove coastal has many sides. This bedroom employs just the right amount of dusty blue to keep it neutral with a bit of added personality.

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True Home

We love how this vintage-inspired rug and taper candles play so nicely with the more modern, rounded side tables and crisp white bedding of this neutral bedroom. The monochromatic neutral palette really makes the space feel cozy and peaceful, too.

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Anne Sage

White shiplap and exposed wood are the stars of this neutral bedroom design, proving how sometimes, the natural characteristics of a space are perfect used as aesthetic muses. That leather lattice headboard jazzes up a typical wooden one and brings a chic textural element to this bedroom.

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Julia Robbs

The soft minimalism of this bedroom design blends beautifully with the neutral color palette of black and white. And thanks to the structural wooden beam, there’s a bit of added warmth and contrast, too.

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Karsyn DuPree

Sometimes, pops of color are perfect throughout the home—but the bedroom is a space where neutrals provide some much needed peace.

“We love color in our home, but when it comes to our bedroom, we tend to crave a soft and neutral palette" owner Karsyn DuPree says about her bedroom. "We loved incorporating a dusty blue ceiling to foster a sense of calm from the moment our eyes open. Textures from the pale pink linen, simple art on unbleached duck canvas, and a cozy high-pile rug add coziness to the space without being busy. It’s a perfect peaceful nap zone."

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Poppy Bloom UK

Who said neutral meant devoid of personality? We adore the funky elements of this neutral bedroom that truly make it unique, from the floating shelves acting as nightstands to the singular hanging lightbulbs and peace sign tapestry.

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Neutral bedroom ideas remain a favorite choice for many. The effect of a neutral palette is calming – perfect for a room that’s both sanctuary and sleep space – and the look enduringly elegant so it’s not hard to see why neutral bedrooms never go out of style.

These bedroom ideas show the possibilities of neutrals in a bedroom. They can add warmth, visually expand the room, create a rustic feel, make it crisp and fresh, and more.

Crucial to success with bedroom color ideas is selecting the right hues and materials for the room, and these neutral bedroom ideas are the ideal starting point.

Neutral bedroom ideas

Combining tones and textures is key to success with neutral bedroom ideas. Layer shades and incorporate a range of materials to bring interest to the room without deviating from the soothing palette.

1. Add soft curves to a neutral bedroom

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'Bedrooms should be a place where you feel most comfortable so it's important to choose colors that are soothing and relaxing,' says Mark Tremlett, co-founder of Naturalmat . ‘Natural materials and warm neutrals are a wonderful choice for creating a calming sanctuary for sleep and will help you feel like you are bringing more of the outside in.

'A curved headboard and wooden furniture with rounded corners will balance out any hard angles and edges, whilst accessories like throws, blankets and pillows with natural textures like linen and cotton will add depth to your scheme and aid in softening the room.’

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'From painted walls to painted floorboards, an all-neutral scheme will give your room the illusion of being bigger and brighter, while creating a soothing space for sweet dreams and lazy Sunday mornings,' says Annie Sloan, color and paint expert at Annie Sloan .

‘To avoid a clinical look, introduce a disruptor color on a focal piece such as a bed frame. A burst of your favorite statement shade will add personality and really pop against the clean gallery-style backdrop.’ This room uses gray bedroom ideas for the latter, a warmer approach than using pure white.

3. Bring in rustic elements

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'This look is a stripped-back style with rustic elements and layered textures,' says Adam Black, co-founder of Button & Sprung .

'Creating a relaxing, comfortable environment, soft neutrals are used to create a calm and uplifting space with more sustainable accessories choices.'

4. Layer beautiful materials like wool and linen

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Just like in white bedrooms, focus on fabrics in planning neutral bedroom ideas. 'In the bedroom, fabrics should be a joy to touch,' says Bernie de Le Cuona, founder of de Le Cuona . ‘I always choose natural fibers such as linen and wool as they are both beautiful and breathable. Colors should whisper, the look here is quietly glamorous.

‘With linen, it’s about layering the textures and weights to lend a room depth instead of one ta-da print. The variety of weights and finishes of linen fabrics allow you to dress the whole interior.’

5. Create a cocooning feel with putty colored walls

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Don’t discount neutrals when it comes to the best bedroom colors for evoking a cozy feel. ‘Choose a shade for your walls like putty and paint it everywhere, from the baseboard to the ceiling for an all-encompassing feel, then break it up with crisp white bedding and accessories in ceramic and wood,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens.

6. Opt for pared-back nudes

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'Pared-back neutral bedroom ideas are a wonderful way of creating a restful space that is conducive to sleeping, especially when complemented with natural linen upholstery and light cotton sheets,' says Joanna Spindler of Graham & Green .

‘Try sweeping the same neutral shade across woodwork, up the walls and over the ceiling for a scheme that feels fresh and serene, whilst never going out of style.’

7. Choose a simple geometric wallpaper

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Think neutral bedroom ideas and you might put pattern out of your mind, but it doesn’t have to be the case.

'A simple geometric wallpaper in a pared-back color palette will provide a wonderful backdrop to natural surfaces and textures such as washed linen, wood, rattan and bamboo,' says Kate French, creative director, Dado .

'A small scale geometric that’s packed with subtle detail such as Diyenay from the Amechi for Dado collection which features neat rows of stitch-effect chevrons will provide a versatile, textile-like background that allows you to add a few gentle pops of color on cushions or accessories to create a gentle neutral bedroom scheme that’s packed with pattern and texture.'

8. Embrace a hint of color with blush pink

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Love pink bedroom ideas? 'Mixing neutrals with pink as an accent color adds in a hint of feminine touch without being too overbearing,' says Karen Wolf of Karen B Wolf Interiors .

‘At the same time, this color scheme has a calming effect and is gentle on the eye. Neutrals can be paired with a wide range of colors. I love using pink in neutral bedrooms because it helps create a warm feeling and an airy vibe to the space.’

9. Cover a headboard for fabulous neutral texture

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Generous headboard ideas can add just the right level of luxury to a neutral bedroom. 'The clients love organic and sculptural pieces, so the design for this home reflected just the right mix of simple, clean lines coupled with comfortable furniture for the family to relax,' says Ginger Curtis, owner and principal designer at Urbanology Designs.

'Urbanology designed a custom 10’ x 10’ bed for the master bedroom to fulfill the clients’ love of oversized beds. This bed features a textured and neutral bouclé fabric in the headboard that extends on both sides to frame two beautiful metal and leather nightstands. When working with a neutral color scheme, we like to incorporate plenty of texture and interest to give the room a cozy vibe.'

10. Add a luxurious element with silk bedding

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'Soothing neutral shades with crisp white are a wonderful, timeless combination for a bedroom, just perfect for creating a restful atmosphere that is calm and restorative,' says Deborah Fiddy, founder of Gingerlily .

‘When introducing a more muted and neutral palette, add layered interest through the choice of materials within the space. The lustrous quality of pure silk bedding and a silk throw will contrast beautifully with the textural detail of a linen upholstered bed or headboard, and natural finishes such as wood flooring or rattan furniture will age and develop unique patinas over time. When these different materials are combined and contrasted together, each will have their own moment to shine. ’

11. Elevate a neutral scheme with a mirror

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Consider a bedroom mirror for a neutral room. 'When decorating a bedroom, adding beautiful wall decor or a dramatic mirror to a neutral scheme can really add a touch of elegance and sophistication,' says Abbie Ireland, director of Patrick Ireland Frames . ‘If space allows, choose a grander mirror as the eye will immediately be drawn to this and it will naturally bounce light around the room.

‘Make sure not to forget about the frame. Choose a color from a throw, for example, or a texture that matches a cushion, to tie in with your neutral scheme.’

12. Perk up elegant nudes with metallics

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'Neutral tones work well in bedrooms as they speak to serenity and calmness,' says Natascha Dartnall, founder and director of ND Studios . ‘This room boasts an abundance of natural light thanks to generous French windows and high ceilings, and our pale, neutral palette served to elevate the sense of space.

‘Neutral tones are always safe but must not to be confused with being boring. Nudes, creams, and whites are such a brilliant base for louder accessories, like the cushions used here, while the gold detailing behind the headboard and on the hidden cupboard above the nightstand are subtle nods to glamour.’

13. Incorporate pattern as well as texture

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'As well as adding texture to a neutral scheme, you can add print,' says Lucy Searle, global editor in chief, Homes & Gardens. ‘Not only will it lift all the off-whites, ochres, grays and nudes, it will give your bedroom a decorative element that can be needed when you have a muted color scheme.’

14. Choose a darker, more prominent base color

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California-based designer Lindye Galloway chose a mid-gray textured wallpaper to anchor this neutral bedroom. ‘The rest of the scheme is light and tactile – like the pale blond wood bedside table, bed head, floor and drapes. The result is a perfectly balanced look that's stylish and relaxing,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens.

15. Embrace the new neutrals

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More and more of the interior designers we talk to are introducing what they are calling the 'new neutrals'. Prominent amongst these is interior designer and founder of Elicyon Charu Gandhi, who counts gentle spice shades amongst a warmer range of neutral bedroom ideas.

'Not to be confused with cold and bland palettes, the new neutrals are warm by nature. An underlay of yellow pigmentation throughout creates a cozy cocooning aesthetic, regardless of scale,' she says.

'Typically matte in finish, they have the ability to flex, and so it’s possible for them to suit any home, be it traditional or contemporary – in fact, their elasticity is the reason we’re calling them "new".'

What is a neutral color for a bedroom?

There is actually a huge range of neutral colors perfect for a bedroom. Think beige, taupe, gray, ivory, cream and other shades of white, for example. Darker neutrals up the coziness of a bedroom, so consider these for a cocooning feel. Paler shades, meanwhile, can appear to stretch the space. Try takes on white to promote a clean, fresh ambience.

How do I add color to a neutral bedroom

It’s easy to add color to a neutral bedroom. Throw blankets and pillows are a classic way to bring in accent shades, but think, too, about using area rugs, artwork and decorative accessories.

Furniture can also be painted in a statement shade and houseplants will add fresh green and even the color of their blooms to the room.

Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.

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very easy. It would seem that what could be simpler than a combination of shades of beige, milky, sandy, gray? However, often such an interior turns out to be very boring. When I walk past a window of real estate agents, I often see a familiar sight: the photographs show "cautious" rooms of indeterminate colors, in which there is not a drop of life. The beige sofa almost disappeared against the background of the same beige wall. The yellowish carpet tries in vain to show off against the background of the parquet of the same tone. Grayish curtains do not decorate the room at all. This is how the appearance of the house becomes “dry”, there is no sense of volume and play of shades in it. The fact is that creating an interior in a neutral range requires knowledge of some rules.

Project by J. Patryce Design.

1. Soft contrast

Interiors in neutral tones must necessarily contain color contrast. If you are using a combination of several neutral colors, it is advisable to use them with dark shades of brown and gray for "weight". Be careful - do not get carried away with a lot of dark shades - there is a chance of making the interior too gloomy. Therefore, it is worth choosing a few accessories or one or two pieces of dark-colored furniture, but nothing more.

Champeau & Wilde project.

Photo: Ricardo Labugle

2. Different textures

Interiors in neutral tones always look more advantageous if the decorator combines different textures of materials in a composition. This move compensates for the lack of bright colors that usually catch the eye. In your favor: carpet pile, pillow fringe, voluminous embroidery, fabric folds, unusual wall decoration, fluffy bedspread.

Apartment in Moscow. Project by Leyla Ulukhanli, 2019.

Photo: Mikhail Loskutov

3. Play with scale

Combine objects of different sizes. For example, large wardrobes and sofas - with small tables and elegant accessories. Do not be afraid to use large items in a very small room. Contrary to popular belief, they will help divert attention from the modest size of the room and create a "wow-effect". In any case, playing with scale brings an element of diversity to the interior, which is very important.

Project by Christina Celestino.

Photo: Helenio Barbetta

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Metal accessories

This is a big trend now, although at all times accessories made of non-ferrous or white metal added an interesting sparkle to a minimalist or neutral interior. They always look great on a dark or light background of any color. Now it is fashionable to combine metal objects of different colors in one interior.

House in California. Designed by Jean-Louis Degno.

Project by Stefan Steil.

5. Pattern combination

Geometric patterns go well with stripes, for example. Also, the odd number rule applies in the decor: combinations of an odd number of ornaments look good - three, five, and so on.

Vlada Makhno's project.

Photo: Alexey Yanchenkov

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Balance

It is necessary to remember the balance. It is worth thinking not only about how to decorate the interior, but also how to make sure that the look can rest. Many designers begin to think through the decor from the flooring. The floor acts as its "basis" of the interior - in everyday life we look mostly down and one way or another we always see a rather large floor area. Furniture and bright accessories should be visible, but should not argue with each other. They need a fairly neutral background. If the walls are bright, objects against their background should be more modest and concise in design.

Project by Anna Pavlovskaya.

7. Focal point

And, of course, each room should have a compositional center, something most important - what we see first of all when we enter it. It can be a large or bright piece of furniture (for example, a bed in the bedroom or a fireplace in the living room), a large bouquet of flowers, or a picture. It is also important that this compositional center (focal point) be one. If there are two or three of them in the interior, the eye will rush about, and the interior will seem overloaded. Think about what you see when you enter a room. Where does your eye immediately go? There, as a rule, there should be a focal point.

Apartment in Chelyabinsk. Project by Tverskoy Architects.

Photo: Natalia Gorbunova

Of course, the degree of minimalism or saturation of the interior depends on the style and preferences of the customer. And often the understanding of when to stop comes intuitively. However, it is always worth remembering that there should be a certain hierarchy in the interior - one thing should be the main thing. Contrast and variety are important, and then even the simplest and most concise interior will please the eye.

Apartment in Moscow. Project by Tatyana Sizova.

Modern bedroom design | Bedroom design in modern style

We understand how the modern design of the bedroom differs from the interior after the renovation of the zero. And also we will clearly show what mistakes can be in the design, how to fix them and make your bedroom stylish.

Modern bedroom

You have probably noticed that the design of the bedroom in pictures, photos, in the houses of your acquaintances and friends looks modern, although it is clear that inexpensive materials, ordinary furniture and pastel colors were used. And for others, everything is decorated in the hi-tech style that is fashionable today, there is an expensive bed, but the room looks like a typical renovation of the 2000s. We tell why this impression is created, and how to decorate your bedroom so that it looks modern.

Which colors to use

You can spoil the whole look of the bedroom with the wrong colors. According to the designers, in no bedroom, no style has a place for peach, jade, emerald, burgundy and hot pink shades. What's wrong with these colors? It was they who were recommended for use in the renovation of zero. If you do not want the interior of your home to be associated with those times, do not use these shades.

To design your bedroom in a modern style, use calm, neutral shades, and dose bright colors, or avoid them altogether. We give a hint on how to distribute the shades in the room:

Ceiling - white or plain;
Walls - white, beige, gray, dark;
Accent wall - any desaturated color.

There is also the so-called “recipe” for a universal color scheme for stylish interior design: take a neutral shade as a background, add wood or its imitation in furniture, accent color in textiles, a dark area of the surface with backlight.

The latter in the bedroom looks especially interesting, because. This room is often dimly lit. Lighting in a subdued environment reveals the depth of materials, colors, becomes an accent.

Shapes in furniture and decoration

Smooth lines, curved plasterboard niches, arches, radius steps on the ceiling - everything that has gone with the era of the 2000s. In a modern bedroom, interior design should only be built on the right geometry.

The room will be cozy even with rectangular furniture. Softening and smoothness are fully provided by textiles, curtains, upholstered furniture. It looks like an element of minimalism, but this is the peculiarity of a modern interior: there should be something minimalist in any style. If at the end of the renovation you decide that the room seems too simple, just add details, such as pouffes or lamps. Adding an element to an interior is always easier than fixing an overworked finish.

Overview of the photo of the bedroom in a modern style

We will not show too tastelessly decorated interiors. In our selection there will be more complicated examples - seemingly stylish bedrooms, but with design errors. Using one or more photos as an example, we show what not to do and how to stylishly decorate a bedroom in a modern style.

What should NOT be a bedroom design

And the first, common mistake is overloading with shades and textures. The following bedroom design in the photo clearly shows that you cannot use more than one main shade and one additional one.

At first it seems that everything in this bedroom is made in accordance with the rules of style. But some little thing spoils the impression. And this trifle is a large number of shades and textures. The floor is made of mahogany, one nightstand is made of white gloss, the other (bedside) is made of gray wood. The bed frame is brown and the walls are blue. No connection between colors and textures.

This is also not stylish, although someone tried very hard to come to the opposite result. What is wrong here? It's all about the details again: a loft-style concrete-look stucco wall, a cow-stained carpet, and 6 different lamps. This could fill 2 or 3 separate rooms. Big mistake to fit everything into one, besides a small one.

A similar mistake was made in the design of this room - there is no background shade, only accent ones.