How To Decorate A Master Bedroom Suite
Matt Albiani
Regardless of your design aesthetic, you deserve a bedroom that promotes a good night's rest. Relaxing hues, luxurious bedding, and carefully chosen bedroom accessories, like nightstands with the right amount of storage, are just some of the elements needed to craft a relaxing yet stylish bedroom.
If you can't figure out exactly where to begin with your makeover, browse this roundup of practical and affordable bedroom decorating ideas, including some creative DIY projects you can do in a weekend and ideas for small bedrooms. You're sure to be inspired, whether you just moved into a new home or are simply interested in a few cosmetic upgrades. Get ready to design the bedroom retreat of your dreams!
Katie Charlotte
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Test a classic palette.
Layers of texture and pattern can keep a black-and-white bedroom from feeling lackluster. Natural tones and accessories, including striped pillows and a bold area rug with a triangle motif, boost this bedroom's visual appeal.
Katie Charlotte
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Upgrade the "fifth wall."
If you're relying on white walls, take things up a notch with a daring ceiling color. Experimenting with the "fifth wall," as interior designers like to call it, can transform your space in an instant, like in this space designed by Cortney Bishop Design.
Katie Charlotte
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Aim for comfortable bedding.
A small bedroom designed by Cortney Bishop Design can benefit from a well-dressed bed topped with a graphic cover and pillows of various sizes.
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Lol Johnson
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Shine light on a dark palette.
An architectural detail such as a dark-paneled wall deserves attention. Make it shine by installing sconces high above a headboard for a trendy look.
Lesley Unruh
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Introduce an accent wall.
A patterned wall designed by Kevin Isbell Interiors emphasizes this room's symmetrical touches, from twin beds to playful table lamps.
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Frank Frances
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Have a curtain as a headboard.
Ditch the traditional headboard for a graphic textile look, as in what Megan Pflug, interior designer and owner of Woodhouse Lodge in Greenville, NY, created with designer Moses Nadel. "It underscores the lodge's pared-back design and vibe," says Pflug.
Lesley Unruh
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Pick two main colors.
When in doubt, designing a room, like this one by Kevin Isbell Interiors, around two vibrant hues, like red and blue, can streamline the process of choosing furniture and decor.
Jennifer Hughes
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Experiment with a console table.
Of course, you can settle for traditional nightstands, but why not mix things up by considering a low-profile console table instead? Spruce one up with your favorite bedside accessories, including an oversized mirror, petite table lamp and framed artwork.
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Go for a black-and-white palette.
Warm up a classic black-and-white color scheme with stylish decor accents, like a woven planter or wooden bench at the foot of the bed. Introduce additional contrast with a black canopy bed and patterned textiles.
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Katie Charlotte
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Try versatile bunk beds.
Instead of using an end ladder, designer Cortney Bishop placed a small staircase in the middle of these bunk beds for an unexpected twist. "Our goal was to make the bunks feel built into the space rather than like freestanding pieces of furniture," says Bishop. "And the full beds underneath can be pulled out should our client ever want to add desks as the kids grow up."
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Add sconces to your headboard.
Installing sconces on a unique headboard makes it even more of a focal point and saves bedside space. Stick to all-white fixtures to balance wood furniture.
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Disguise a space's quirks.
Wallpaper can be used to mask an issue like a steep roofline
or a room that has many different materials or visual details.
"You can unify the room in a single color or go the opposite
route and envelop it in a wallpaper that is also visually 'busy'
to disguise and distract," says interior designer Liz Caan.
Raquel Langworthy
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Install tassel hardware.
Bring a touch of sophisticated elegance to your bedroom with the addition of tassel hardware. It's a simple way to dress up the most basic nightstand.
Laura Resen
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Arrange a statement gallery wall.
You can never go wrong with an eye-catching gallery wall, especially in a bedroom setting. Create a cohesive look with black frames that are perfect for displaying your favorite photographs, mementos, and more.
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Sara Tramp
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Be bold with wallpaper.
Make an impact without too much commitment with removable wallpaper. When you're tired of the look, just replace it with a different pattern or paint.
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Tim Young
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Mix warm and cool colors.
The color wheel can still come in handy outside of art class. Opposite colors like blue and yellow/orange play well together. Blue makes the room feel calm and serene while yellow offers a pop of cheeriness.
Alec Hemer
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Bring in plenty of seating.
Sure, your bed is the main focal point of the room, but a bench at the end of the bed or a reading chair in the corner helps make any space feel more finished.
Mark Scott
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Add a pop of color.
Keep all-gray bedrooms from looking tired with a bold pillow or throw. The teal here adds just the right amount of color and fun to an otherwise serene space.
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Hearst Magazines UK
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Hang a mirror or two.
Your eyes aren't deceiving you: Mirrors make any room look bigger by reflecting light. A mirror as a headboard or even leaning up against the wall will help a small room feel spacious.
Adam Macchia
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Try a little moodiness.
Take a cue from designer Dan Mazzarini and add a touch of drama. The black accent wall mixed with jewel tone pillows and accents gives this bedroom a sophisticated look without being stuffy.
Tessa Neustadt
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Find your light.
Follow designer Brady Tolbert's lead and make lighting a priority in your space. This sconce easily swivels so you can find the perfect angle to read in bed.
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Francesco Lagnese
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Stick to a color scheme.
It's hard to decorate when your palette is all over the place. Pick a few bold colors to focus on (like green and purple) and a couple of easy neutrals (like white and beige) to balance the brighter choices.
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Try a two-tone wall.
Make a dramatic change with just a couple of cans of paint and some painter's tape. Go with a darker color on the bottom half of the wall and save a hue a few shades lighter for the top portion to draw the eye upward.
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Annie Schlechter
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Paint the ceiling.
The room feels chicer when covered from top to bottom in the same warm shade of gray. With a dark color like this, leave bedding light and bright to keep the space from seeming cave-like.
Mike Garten
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Swap in a rolling cart.
A bar cart makes a great nightstand. Keep a lamp and alarm clock up top, a carafe and glasses on the middle shelf, and extra linens and a catchall basket underneath, so everything you could ever need is in reach.
MIKE GARTEN
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Hang art behind decor.
You'll be shocked how different your gold table lamp and dresser look when a huge modern painting is hung behind it. Suddenly you've got a vignette instead of simply a plain surface.
Brian Woodcock
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Mix in some pattern.
For big impact in any space, add patterned textiles. Stripes, dots, and plaid all count. If mixing patterns, be sure to balance a tight print (like a gingham) with a larger print (like the paisley seen here).
David Tsay
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Rearrange your furniture.
Who says your bed can't go in front of your window or your dresser can't double as a nightstand? Throw out the old rules and find an arrangement that works for you. The best part? It's totally free!
Dustin Walker
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Add visual interest with color and texture.
Love your neutral room but want to jazz it up a bit? Throw on a colorful blanket under your duvet, add a printed pillow, or even paint a bold accent wall like the dark teal stripe seen here.
How To Decorate A Master Bedroom Suite
Source: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g1727/bedroom-makeover-ideas/
