66 beautiful bedroom ideas
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Find your dream bedroom scheme
Bedrooms are the ultimate escape from the hectic pace of daily life, a place where you can go to relax and recharge. These style ideas will help you create your ideal double bedroom scheme, whether you’re looking for a serene master bedroom sanctuary, a cosy country-style retreat or something bold and beautiful.
Soft carpeting
When it comes to fabulous flooring, there are so many benefits to choosing carpet for the bedroom, from soundproofing to creating a cosy and warm feeling underfoot. It's an investment you'll want to keep a while so choose a neutral tone and add colour with soft furnishings. These emerald green floor-length curtains look striking against grey soft pile carpeting.
Arts and Crafts bed linen
Create a bedroom you'll want to hunker down in with cosy textures and comforting colour and pattern. A modest background with plenty of texture will allow floral designs and bold shades to sing out. Plus once you fancy a new look a bed linen swap takes no time at all!
Boho beautiful
Add a splash of bohemian style to your bedroom with a combination of wooden and rattan furniture pieces. Textured fabrics and mini potted greenery will add a fresh yet relaxed vibe.
Graphic brights
Update 70s geometric prints with new colour palettes. Pops of orange and ochre make a fun twist against a backdrop of blue and pink. Keep the look Scandi cool with plenty of white to balance out the various colours.
Period panelling
Wall panelling works wonders in the bedroom. Not only will it add character and insulate the space, but it can also be used to bring an attractive block colour into the room. The 3D effect can also act as a narrow picture ledge for placing small accessories.
Scandi calm
Take comfort in minimal style with calming colours and soft linens. Choose quality over quantity and go for a less is more mantra. This look is about simple escapism and low-key living.
Cool greys
Cool grey schemes have a calming effect that is timeless. Metallic finishes add a touch of glamour while printed bed linen keeps the look interesting. Lush greenhouse plants inject a touch of colour.
Black on white
Black interiors are having a bit of a moment and the bedroom might be the perfect place to try out the trend. A black backdrop creates a cocooning effect that’s just right for a space designed for sleeping. Make sure you incorporate enough light tones to prevent the room from feeling gloomy or oppressive. This incredible jungle mural scene stands out in sharp relief.
Traditional looks
Classic furniture and accessories give a room instant character, especially if you team items and colours that you wouldn't necessarily expect to see together. A wooded bed frame is a versatile choice that will look equally at home in a traditional or country scheme.
Luxe touch
Make a statement with an oversized headboard. This mustard coloured cushioned backdrop oozes retro glamour. Pink walls, floor-skimming voiles and a metallic statement light evoke 70s glamour-puss style. And that glossy yellow painted floor – need we say more?
Warm tones
It seems beige is back and a what a soothing and warm addition it makes in the bedroom. Dulux Colour of the Year 2021; Brave Ground, creates a cocooning backdrop to this double bedroom. The comforting shade pairs beautifully with so many palettes too.
Hotel chic
Mimic five-star style with signature features such as archive statement wallpaper, floor-length curtains and a shapely occasional chair. A standout upholstered bed will finish the luxurious suite atmosphere when layered with plump cushions and a velvet throw.
Easy living
What a playful spin on sophistication this look is. Ultra contemporary bedside tables with wood finishes and minimalist lamps offset against a warm blue wall creates the perfect backdrop for the berry and grey geometric bed linen. It's so simple yet so effective.
Nature motifs
Have fun with the seasons by bringing outdoor motifs into the bedroom that celebrate the time of year. This green bedroom evokes a spring forest vibe using earthy extras like fern framed prints and cute bumble print bed linen.
Heritage wallpaper
If busy is best adorn your bedroom with wallpaper and furniture that starts a heritage revival. Colour, pattern and detail are the key elements here that when pieced together creates traditional and luxurious comfort.
Mezzanine levels
A built-in platform area is another fantastic space-saving idea for a bedroom. It creates a designated sleeping zone on the higher level, allowing you to squeeze in extra storage underneath.
Statement lighting
The large-scale double ceiling lighting is the star in this scheme. Don't worry about the lighting being too bold, you can pop in a dim bulb to ensure you maintain a gentle glow for bedtime.
Stately style
Even if you don't live in a period property you can still channel the look at home. Paint walls and ceilings rich heritage colours and add antique gold touches. Vintage lamps are great for this or decorative plasterwork such as cornicing and a ceiling rose. Finish with traditional art on the walls.
Layered neutrals
Plenty of cushions, throws and bedding is the focus of this scheme. Keep the room neutral with warm walls, soft window treatments and textured grey carpet. Add rich layers of colour through the bedding.
Modern Deco
A rich green feature wall is the key to this look – it beautifully frames the moody rich blue headboard and defines the Art Deco shapes. Metallic bedside lighting adds to the opulence and glamour, creating a sense of luxury and wealth. The perfect finishing touch? Plenty of rich pattern and accessories, of course!
Reclaimed style
Add charm and character to your bedroom by looking out for interesting antiques or pre-loved pieces that can be used in new ways. This country bedroom gives shabby chic an update with vintage wooden window frames used as a unique and rustic headboard. Washed linen bedding and a rustic ottoman complete the French farmhouse feel.
Modern greens
Sleep in a serene space that's calming and elegant with a palette of various green tones. Add in pattern and texture with cushions and throws and keep wood natural to add warm notes to the look.
White on white
There’s something irresistibly exclusive about an all-white bedroom. This is a space just for you, where children, pets and anything else that threatens to disrupt the harmony is forbidden. Rich fabrics and finishes will lend an air of soft texture and add depth to the scheme.
Zone out
Make the best use of space in your bedroom by zoning the room in two. Place the bed in the centre and position storage furniture behind. This works especially well if you live in a studio flat or open-plan property especially if you use a wardrobe to provide much-needed privacy.
Pretty pastels
Pastels offer the perfect palette for colour lovers, allowing you to mix and match different hues without being too bold for the bedroom. Stick to low-intensity sorbet shades and you’ll find it hard to go wrong.
Textured walls
A real cement and raw plaster wall will make an ultra-contemporary statement. But, if that feels a stretch too far, then go for a cement-look wallpaper, instead. Dress the room with accessories in shades of blush and warm with plenty of wood. Bring in oversized lighting and layer up the bedding.
Modern four-poster
Is there anything grander than a four-poster bed? Keep the rest of the scheme simple and let the bed be the star of the show. A black design is a great way to work a four-poster into a classic or modern scheme.
Shelf life
Propping makes for an unusual alternative to hanging art on walls. Here, a narrow green panelled surface adorned with prints, accessories and a mirror creates a beautiful focal point in this serene scheme.
Jungle tropics
Recreate that hot summer feeling all year round with a stylish twist on tropical. You don't have to choose zingy lime and bright magenta to create a jungle-inspired look. This gorgeous wicker bed with palm-leaf printed bedding set against blush walls brings a calming exotic look without the need for colour clashing.
Block colours
Make your bedroom a fun space by introducing lots of block colour. Go for a bold blue on the wall and dress the bed with lots of bright cushions, all in different colours. Carve in space for a desk for a stylish working from home area.
Country shiplap
Create a tranquil feeling with an all-white bedroom that has plank-clad walls, for the ultimate in chic cabin style. Affixing lengths of wood to the walls is easy, but if you don't want to go all out then cheat with wallpaper instead. A stylish metal bed adds a whimsical vintage finish.
Fall into the blue
Blue is the ultimate bedroom colour. Cool and calming, it sets your mind at ease and calms your heart rate, preparing you for a good night’s sleep. Layer up different shades of blue, from mid-tones to light, to create a serene sanctuary.
Brass bedstead
Metal bedsteads are not going anywhere fast. Bring the look up to date with a gold or copper finish and place before a colourful backdrop to make it stand out. This classic design goes beautifully with the rich green country panels.
Nautical charm
Nautical style allows you to have a bit of fun with your bedroom scheme, while still retaining a smart, grown-up feel. Aqua blue and white are an alternative and easy combination to work with that is super refreshing.
Inky blues
The bedroom can be an energising space as well as a relaxing one, especially if the room doubles up as a place to work or study. When introducing a bright hue into a bedroom, stick to one or two colours max to prevent the scheme from becoming overstimulating.
Gallery walls
It’s hard to go wrong with a gallery wall. However, a secure picture ledge will frame the bed with a linear twist. Overlap the frames and restrict colour palette to two or three key hues, for a cohesive feel.
Fresh florals
You heard it here, traditional schemes are not old-fashioned. All you need to do to ensure it stays modern is keep the bed, storage and bedside tables contemporary. Choose a large upholstered bed that you can dress in classic bedding. A fresh green floral pattern, such as this, layered with crisp white is a modern way to work it.
Soft accents
A neutral bedroom can be warmed up by adding hints of accent colour. Pairing up complementary colours works well, such as blush pink and grey shown here. Make sure the accents are spread throughout the room to maintain a sense of balance.
Modern murals
Your bedroom is the most personal room in your home, so why not use it to express your individual sense of style? A piece of statement art, stylish wall stickers or even a full wall mural on your bedroom wall will be a treat just for you to enjoy.
Mix and match
Live La Dolce Vita with unmatched vintage furniture in earthy sunbaked colours and continue the relaxed living style by choosing straw and wicker baskets for storage. With a bright Mediterranean white backdrop and plenty of light, anything goes.
Refined paint effects
Grab yourself some bold emulsion paints, painter's tape and a spirit level to create a striking paint feature. Using a pencil and tape, mark your height or desired pattern on the wall. You can make it as striking as you like – for a fun twist don't stop once you get to the door! Match your bed upholstery to the bold paint colour for a sophisticated take on the look.
Wonder wall
So simple and so effective, you can finish this easy paint effect in just a few hours. The effect is easily achieved by simply rolling halfway up the wall behind the bed, with a narrow roller, creating a rough line. As the design itself is quite dramatic, it is best to soften with a light shade, such as this pretty pink.
Cosy fireside
If you live in a Victorian property then you'll likely already be blessed with fireplaces in your upstairs bedrooms. If they've been boarded up, then reinstate them. Don't fancy a wood or coal burning fire, then choose an electric model instead. It's all about creating a mood and the gentle flicker and glow from a (faux) fire will do just that.
Mellow yellow
A neutral room with a bold bed makes a striking statement. Choose any colour you like as the aim here is to offset a light backdrop by injecting a splash of colour with the bedstead. It is fun and adds a cheerful glow to the room, especially if you go for a happy yellow shade.
Mid-century modern
Teak furniture, lavish house plants and a cool colour palette all bring a contemporary twist to mid-century style. Rich navy and ochre yellow bring a touch of warmth to the overall scheme that is light, airy and refreshing. Find vintage pieces, such as an old radio, to add an element of the past into the present.
Magical murals
Create a dramatic showstopping feature with an oversized wall mural. If you're artistic, you could paint a large mural featuring flowers and wildlife by hand, but if not, simply hang one that has been sized to fit.
Painted feature
Who said you have to paint the entire wall the same colour? No-one! Throw the rulebook away and have some fun with wall emulsion. Here, four colours have been used with each area a different shade. Plus, a feature area has been created by painting a (not perfect) circle in the centre, framing a set of lightweight shelves.
Boudoir chic
Give a hotel-like scheme a modern twist by using an orange, pink and white colour palette that screams exuberance. Stylish, sophisticated and extremely comfortable, this look is perfect for the master bedroom. Yellow gold accents in the modern bedside lighting, ceiling pendant and wall-hung mirror tie the look together.
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Cosmic skies
Space and stars is not just for children. Give your master bedroom a makeover and bring in touches of the galaxy with a stylish scheme like this. Dark, moody colours combined with a moon-like feature wallpaper sets the backdrop that you can dress with starry details and framed cosmic prints.
Leather luxury
If you have a small room but want to make an impact, choose a bed with a large, oversized headboard. It is a statement in itself and works well even in the most average-sized room. A textured leather style in classic brown looks wonderful against a grey wall and dressed in crisp white bedding.
Modern sorbet
Pink and grey is such a striking combination and looks even better when layered with a rich purple hue. The focal point here is the sleigh bed so choose a modern grey, upholstered design and dress in bubble gum pink plain bedding. Touches of aquamarine and rose red elevates the look further. Choose a lightweight side table so not to overpower the bed.
Industrial window
If you live in a lofty New York-style home then you may already benefit from large Crittall-like windows. Let them take centre stage by leaving them bare without any dressing whatsoever – they're the main attraction here. Position your bed slightly forward and complement with a grid-like bedspread. Don't forget an eye mask to help you sleep!
Brick works
Go for a totally rustic look with bare brick walls and exposed beams and woodwork. This style is akin to a barn in the south of France and perhaps not so common here, but can be replicated nonetheless. Brick wallpaper is a great starting point, bare floorboards and imitation beams are easy to fix into place. For finishing touches, add dried foliage, a ladder shelf and knitted throws.
Wooden tiles
Bring a touch of the outdoors inside with a wall covered in bark tiles. Easy to pop into position, they add a textured tactile finish to the bedroom space and look especially wonderful when the room is decorated with modern furnishings. A contemporary bed, industrial-style bedside tables and bright colours makes this a statement look.
Burnished gold
Burnt yellows are becoming an increasingly popular choice for interiors. Their muted tone makes them more suited to a restful bedroom scheme than sunshine yellow, and they pair beautifully with burnished metals for a luxurious look.
Cosy neutrals
Neutral tones bring a sense of calm and peace that’s perfect for a bedroom scheme. Layer up different shades and textures – from woollen fabrics to natural wood – to keep the room feeling cosy rather than flat.
Modern rustic
Up your design credentials in an instant by combining key pieces from different styles and eras. Here, a contemporary side table sits in elegant contrast to a rustic bench, while the fabrics on the bed include a blend of modern prints and relaxed linens. Go for 70% in one style and 30% in the other to ensure the look feels harmonious.
Coastal comfort
Coastal style doesn’t have to incorporate nautical accessories. A more subtle nod to a seaside setting can be achieved with lime-washed floorboards, jute accessories and a wood-panelled ceiling. Take your cue for the colour palette from the soft, neutral tones of a pebble beach.
Lighten the tone
Ombré paint effects are an elegant way to work bright hues into a bedroom without overpowering the space. The easiest way to get an even look is to dilute a darker colour into a variety of lighter shades using white paint. Separate your wall into a minimum of three horizontal sections, roll on the paint starting with the darkest shade at the bottom then blend the boundaries using a paint brush while the paint is still wet.
Wooden wonder
Make a statement with a bed you can not ignore. A contemporary wood four-poster design will still add that special something to your bedroom scheme. Drape a light voile across the top of the frame for an update on traditional bed curtains.
Graphic display
This simple but striking wall pattern has been created using nothing but paint – an affordable way to make a statement in your bedroom. If that sounds a bit too labour intensive, you could get a similar look using a grid wallpaper.
Subdued statement wall
If you like the idea of pattern in your bedroom but prefer to stick to soothing tones, go for a statement wallpaper in neutral colours. Keep things calm by restricting pattern in the rest of the scheme and introducing only low-intensity hues, such as the soft greys shown here.
Urban texture
Embrace the raw texture of warehouse-space walls by leaving them bare. Their stark beauty contrasts strikingly with warm metals and eye-popping accent colours. If you don’t have brick or concrete walls, you can get the look with textured wallpaper or by painting surfaces with a thin layer of micro concrete.
Pairs of pendants
If you’re short on space, try hanging decorative pendants as bedside lights. This not only adds a designerly touch to your bedroom scheme, but will save valuable bedside table space, too.
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Rich curves
The colours in this palette are wonderfully enriching. Deep corals, light peach and a gentle mushroom all come together perfectly, offset by the cool tones of pale wood. The headboard is a striking feature and is easily cut from MDF. Just draw wide, oversized curves on to a sheet of wood and have your local hardware store cut it to shape for you.
Neon lighting
Neon lighting is another great choice for a bedroom. A bespoke piece will make a quirky, contemporary addition to your scheme as well as providing extra mood lighting when the overhead lights are switched off.
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