30 Beautiful Bedroom Designs
A space to unwind [1]
Charcoal grass-cloth walls lend cozy depth to an otherwise simple bedroom: “It’s just what I need: bed, tables, lamps. For a space you’re supposed to unwind in, I like that,” says Michigan design editor Michelle Adams.
DIY faux headboard [4]
Blogger Kelly Rinzema nailed molding to the wall [5]to create an easy, stylish faux headboard in the master bedroom of her Michigan home.
Attic retreat [8]
In the attic of her Michigan home, design editor Michelle Adams tore up carpeting and painted everything white to make a light and airy guest room.
Bunkhouse charm [11]
Adjacent to an Indiana lakeside home, a bunkhouse is the favorite play space and can handle up to 12.
Room with a view [14]
Transom-topped French doors in the master bedroom open up to a private deck outfitted with hot-pink Adirondack chairs in this Door County, Wisconsin, home.
Pattern mix [17]
The master suite of this Arkansas home uses boldly patterned curtains, pillows and upholstery to make a distinctive statement.
Guest bedroom ambience [20]
This Lake Michigan homeowner outfitted her guest room with calming colors, super-soft bed linens and plush mattresses to make it feel like a luxurious hotel.
Calm escape [23]
A pale yellow palette (Benjamin Moore 345 Winter Sunshine) soothes a guest room in this Michigan home.
Quiet palette [26]
The quiet palette of the master bedroom in this Indiana home gains interest from texture, design details and art. Belgian linen layers on the bed. “I love the texture of linen, the feel of linen and the sheen of linen,” the homeowner says. “I even love that it wrinkles and doesn’t feel perfect.”
In the details [29]
The homeowner creatively taps her sons' interests for bedroom ideas. Skate decks and a wallpapered ceiling reflect one son's passions for art and nature—and skateboarding.
Serene blue [32]
In this serene blue master bedroom, an old window stands in for art above the bed, and a vintage chest adds pretty color on the nightstand.
Pretty in gray [35]
Ranging from a cool silver to a warm taupe, gray looks good in every room. Navy accents pair with pale gray in this bedroom.
Vintage dreams [38]
Vintage finds and a mostly white palette, accented by a soft grey-blue ceiling, give this bedroom a dreamy feel.
New country [41]
Mix in a pinch of modern for a fresh take on country style that stays true to its roots. Here, ticking- and quilt-patterned pillows mix easily with a modern silk coverlet and a contemporary floral-print sheet set.
Cheery teen room [44]
The owners of this Arkansas home turned an underused attic space into a cheery teen bedroom. Carpet tiles jazz up the floor and can be individually replaced if stained or worn.
Small-space style [47]
For small or challenging spaces (bedrooms with pitched and low ceilings), try low platform beds, like the one tucked under the slant here. Add wall shelves for extra storage and a display area for art.
Gender-neutral guest bedroom [50]
Mixing masculine- and feminine-style furnishings, like pairing black iron with country florals and gingham, makes this guest room in a Michigan home fitting for any overnight visitor.
Light and bright [53]
All ceilings in the second-floor bedrooms in this home open to the rafters. The blue dresser in this guest bedroom is vintage; old and new quilts dress the queen bed.
Pretty in pink [56]
A cottage-style bedroom gets a flirty, feminine update with pink beaded-board walls (Benjamin Moore #1331 Ballet Slippers). A rug and accent pillows add just the right amount of floral pattern.
Kid-friendly hideaway [59]
Built-in twin beds above the garage give kids a cleverly crafted retreat. Below-bed storage maximizes space. Pine floors painted white look purposefully beachy; a striped rug and checkered headboards and bedding feel a little bit country.
Bedding Eddie Bauer. eddiebauer.com [60] Cabinetry Van Enk Woodcrafters LLC. vanenkwoodcrafters.com [61] Lighting Sconce: Visual Comfort. visualcomfortlightinglights.com [62] Vintage water-can lamp: Wiring by A Lamp and Fixture Shoppe. alampandfixture.com [63] Rug Ikea. ikea.com [64] Wall color OC-17 White Dove. Benjamin Moore. benjaminmoore.com [65] Window Treatment Custom by JamesThomas. jamesthomaschicago.com [66]
Updated cottage style [69]
Colorful, nontraditional bedding updates a cottage-style bed. A clip-on lamp and a painted child's chair eliminate the need for a bedside table in this guest bedroom.
Attic bedroom [72]
Black paint updates the iron bed in the attic bedroom of this Minnesota home; orange pillows add seasonal color.
Playful spirit [75]
Accents inject spirited flair into the bedroom of this Arkansas home. Bold rugs, unique lighting, piles of pillows and dramatic original art all deliver personality.
Modern cottage [78]
Serene blue and cream bedding gives contemporary furniture a relaxed cottage feel. If your bedroom has natural privacy (a woodsy location with tall trees), skip window treatments (and trim) for a sleek look and great views!
Snug in the rafters [81]
Floral prints on the walls, ceiling and bedding unify this snug bedroom. Three landscapes above the bed stand in for a headboard.
Old and new [84]
A whitewashed bed frame and painted bench mix with pretty new bedding to create a welcoming haven in a renovated farmhouse. An old painted screen door takes the place of a traditional closet door.
Bold and beachy [87]
A sleek iron bed adds a bold, geometric element to an otherwise pastel space.
Garden delight [90]
Create a light and cheerful mood in a bedroom with whites, blues and greens. An oversize, stylized floral wallpaper on just one wall (Paper Roses in White/Sky from Lee Jofa) gives the room a touch of garden-inspired whimsy. Wallpaper on all four walls would be overkill. Sage-green pillows add contrast to the white matelasse coverlet and shams and blue-and-white checked quilt.
Quirky modern [93]
Find a clever way to display a favorite collection -- like placing vintage handbags on individual box shelves above a bed. The handbags become unique, colorful art in this playful, contemporary bedroom, complete with a platform bed on wheels. A checked bedspread echoes the box shelves.
Farmhouse cheer [96]
Make guests feel like they're visiting Grandma's house with a comfortable room inspired by country style. The chandelier complements the white iron bed. Layers of quilts, a floral bed ruffle and an embroidered pillow recall simpler times.
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