Chloe Best
Bedroom decorating ideas and inspiration for any space and taste, including minimalist Nordic décor and colourful bedroom designs
Ready for a bedroom makeover? Whether you love bold colour or want to create a relaxing, minimalist sanctuary, we’ve got all the inspiration you need with our round up of these 14 bedroom decorating ideas. The hard part is narrowing it down to just one…
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Try a panelled feature wall
Panelling can give your bedroom a luxurious and sophisticated aesthetic, and is an easy DIY project you could complete in one weekend. Opt for a feature wall behind your bed, and offset with a mirror and accessories in rich gold tones. (Photo: Marks & Spencer)
Create a concrete effect wall
A concrete effect wall creates a cool and contemporary aesthetic in your bedroom. Decorate with wall art and bedding in complementing tones, adding rich velvet accessories to complete the look. (Photo: Habitat)
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Go Nordic
Muted grey tones are anything but boring when you add a mix of textures, patterns and luxurious accessories. Candles, fluffy throws and cushions add to the cosy vibe. (Photo: B&M)
Mix patterns
Updating your bedroom décor can be as simple as investing in some new soft furnishings and accessories. Mixing patterns across rugs, cushions and wall art is a good place to start. (Photo: John Lewis and Partners)
Opt for earthy tones
An earthy colour palette never goes out of style. Add terracotta and mustard accents via your bedding, and incorporate rattan furniture and lots of greenery to create a relaxing and restful bedroom. (Photo: John Lewis and Partners)
Experiment with dark colours
Dramatic dark tones create a sophisticated bedroom, particularly when you add a rich velvet bed and luxurious quilted bedding. Metallic accents provide the perfect finishing touch. (Photo: Furniture Village)
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Go for colourful furniture
Make an impact with punchy furniture offset against crisp white walls and ceilings. Clashing red accessories and patchwork patterned bedding make all the difference in this stunning space. (Photo: Habitat)
Make your bed a focal point
You don’t need an expensive headboard to create an interesting focal point; drape a sheet from the ceiling behind your head to create a stunning effect in a bohemian-style bedroom. (Photo: George Home)
Add playful pops of colour
Bold is most certainly beautiful when you opt for bright bedding and accessories, along with a colourful curved painted headboard. (Photo: George Home)
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Create a zoned dressing area
Zone your room with tonal painted wall details behind your dressing table or desk. (Photo: Dunelm)
Go Tropical
Cane furniture, macramé accessories and banana leaf bedding create a cool tropical vibe in your bedroom and work perfectly with a muted pink colour scheme. (Photo: Dunelm)
Try a mural
Immerse yourself into another setting beyond your bedroom with a dramatic wall mural behind your bed. (Photo: Bobbi Beck)
Create the ultimate WFH setup
Many of us are continuing to work from home after the coronavirus pandemic, but you don’t have to let your workspace impact your décor. Invest in multi-purpose built-in furniture like this brilliant design from Sharps, which can be hidden away and appears like a wardrobe when your work day is over. (Photo: Sharps)
Stripe Out
Have some fun with patterns and prints by upcycling old furniture with colourful paint effects, and creating a striped statement wall – a DIY project that anyone can give a try. (Photo: Annie Sloan)
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