30 bedroom ideas designers say will make your space feel more luxurious
Turn your bedroom into your favourite room with these ideas
Bedrooms often get less attention than living rooms or kitchens when it comes to design. But if you ask the pros, a well-designed bedroom is an essential part of any home. After all, it’s where you start and end the day. We’ve collected the bedroom ideas designers love, from timeless features to bold details.
Some of the bedroom trends designers say are taking over this year are earthy tones, patterned wallpapers, and moody colour palettes. These choices reflect a larger shift towards personality-driven elements in home design, according to pros. Vintage furniture, meaningful art, and unique textiles are just a few of the ways designers recommend adding some character to the bedroom.
If a full bedroom renovation isn’t in the cards, there are still plenty of budget-friendly bedroom upgrades worth exploring. Something as simple as a new bedside lamp or new coat of paint can make a room feel fresh again.
Whether you’re looking to make your bedroom a light and airy retreat or a cosy nook that feels like a boutique hotel, there’s sure to be an idea here that inspires you.
Turn curtains into a focal point
Dealing with quirky window placement? Patterned floor-length curtains distract from the fact that the bedroom window isn't centred on the wall — "it brings a little bit of light and whimsy," says Stefan Hurray, associate at BVA BarnesVanze Architects.
Photo by: Nick Johnson
Lean into calming green
Designer Emily Henderson's mountain house in Lake Arrowhead, California, draws on the beauty of nature with raw wood accents and dark green bedding. The modern velvet bed is an earthy focal point.
Photo by: Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Mix vintage with modern
A scalloped area rug, black canopy bed and delicate floral patterns draw inspiration from vintage design, yet still feel modern when paired with oak wood flooring and plush white bedding. Jenna Sue of Jenna Sue Design even paints IKEA bedside tables a rich chocolate hue for more charm.
Try a dramatic red
From paint colours to textiles, shades of red are trending this year. Take inspiration from blogger Chris Loves Julia and install a crimson red wallpaper and hang velvet curtains to create drama. The couple even paints trim blue-green.
Keep it light and bright
Make the most of natural light by painting the walls and a ceiling a bright white shade. Take note from Rebel Builder and weave in organic textures like fabric Roman shades, a wicker chandelier and woven ottomans at the foot of the bed.
Photo by: Lara Kimmerer
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Embrace the "more is more" mentality
Design a colourful space that showcases your personality, whether it's with patterned wallpaper, bright bedding or funky furniture. "Eclectic interiors have a way of instantly feeling comforting. That could either be through colour or interesting pieces within a home," says Sarah Storms of Styled by Storms.
Photo by: Aimee Ryan
Go dark and moody
Not only can dark bedrooms help you sleep, they often feel calming, relaxed and romantic. Here, designer Breeze Giannasio paints the walls, trim and window frames a deep black.
Photo by: Meghan Beierle-O’Brien
Show off natural textures
Believe it or not, you don't need colour to create visual interest. From a rustic wood bed frame to a nature-inspired wallpaper, designer Amy Zee Haight infuses personality with organic texture.
Photo by: Sonya Sellers
Embrace eclectic style
Designers agree: eclectic interiors are trending. This small bedroom, designed by Jackie Terrell, is defined by a unique gallery wall and bold black-and-white bedding.
Photo by: Lara Kimmerer
Wallpaper the "fifth wall"
Don't forget about the fifth wall! Design a dreamy escape by applying cloudy wallpaper on the ceiling, which Sarah Cain Design expertly pairs with a vintage-inspired candelabra chandelier.
Photo by: Polina Pigulevsky
Choose a glossy paint finish
Create a monochrome moment by painting the entire room a deep shade — designer Brooke Dailey went with Benjamin Moore's Narragansett Green. A high-shine finish adds drama and intrigue.
Photo by: Polina Pigulevsky
Hang bedside pendant lights
Swap bedside table lamps for beautiful pendants, which is exactly what designer Isabel Stover of Design Vision Interiors does in this peaceful bedroom. Our advice? Hang the fixtures at least two feet above the bedside table's surface.
Photo by: Lara Kimmerer
Play with pattern
Botanical Schumacher fabric and avant-garde art shine in this spirited bedroom. "The design is full of organic movement and joy," says designer Corine Maggio of CM Natural Designs.
Photo by: Carley Summers
Make the most of an A-frame
An angled roof can easily become a design opportunity. Finished in Sherwin-Williams's Pure White, this one has two elements of surprise: a compact bookshelf and an understated pendant light. "A-frames have a lot of dead space, and finding ways to make these spaces useful is super rewarding," says designer Amy Pigliacampo.
Photo by: David Lauer
Create contrast with shiplap
Draw the eye up — and temper busy wallpaper — by installing vertical shiplap three-quarters of the way up a wall, suggests designer Janna McCalley.
Photo by: Molly Rose
Rely on sage green
Cool and calming, sage green is a perfect hue for bedrooms seeking a subtle pop of colour. From the curvy bed frame to luxe drapery, design firm Daley Home lets the earthy shade define this serene bedroom.
Photo by: Madeline Harper
Let travel inspire decor
This Moroccan desert-inspired guest room by designer Michelle Boudreau exudes tropical flair, thanks to Marrakesh wallpaper and brass palm pendant lights. "This room is full of character, warmth and personality," she says.
Photo by: Lance Gerber
Wallpaper the entire room
A classic print is all it takes to mask this sloped ceiling. Take a cue from designer Paloma Contreras, who says she chose to "fully tent the bedroom in a striped wallpaper, which makes the ceiling disappear into the rest of the room."
Photo by: Aimée Mazzenga
Layer in warm reds
Whether it's with drapes, an area rug or this vintage tapestry hung over the bed, rusty red accents warm up any bedroom design. Here, designer Ashley Ferguson chooses to keep surrounding furniture and seating neutral to allow the red accents to pop.
Photo by: Kieran Reeves Photography
Put a reading chair in the corner
Create a designated spot for cuddling up with a good read, like this striped armchair sitting in the corner. To complete this cosy bedroom, designer Nellie Howard Ossi brings in soothing cool tones, like green and blue patterned curtains and floral bedding.
Photo by: Muriel Silva
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