Ready to transform your bedroom into a dreamy retreat?
Whether you crave bold, eclectic vibes or calming, minimalist charm, these ideas are here to inspire. Let’s make your space uniquely you—because your bedroom deserves it!
1. Go Dark and Moody
Dark bedrooms are not only stylish but also promote better sleep. They create a calming, romantic atmosphere perfect for relaxation. In this design by Breeze Giannasio, deep black walls, trim, and window frames make the space feel enveloping and serene.
Photo by: Meghan Beierle-O’Brien
2. Embrace the "More is More" Mentality
Express your personality with a colorful, eclectic bedroom. Incorporate vibrant wallpapers, funky furniture, or bold bedding. As Sarah Storms from Styled by Storms puts it, "Eclectic interiors instantly feel comforting, either through color or unique pieces."
Photo by: Aimee Ryan
3. Keep It Light and Bright
Bright white walls and ceilings reflect natural light beautifully. Rebel Builder enhances this effect with organic touches like fabric Roman shades, a wicker chandelier, and woven ottomans, creating an airy and inviting space.
Photo by: Lara Kimmerer
4. Choose a Glossy Paint Finish
Add drama with monochrome tones and a glossy finish. Designer Brooke Dailey uses Benjamin Moore's Narragansett Green for an eye-catching, high-shine room that exudes elegance.
Photo by: Polina Pigulevsky
5. Wallpaper the "Fifth Wall"
Don’t ignore the ceiling! Sarah Cain Design transforms the fifth wall with cloudy wallpaper and a vintage-inspired chandelier, creating a dreamy, whimsical ambiance.
Photo by: Polina Pigulevsky
6. Weave in Natural Textures
Natural textures bring depth and interest without overwhelming a neutral palette. Designer Amy Zee Haight achieves this with a rustic wood bed frame and nature-inspired wallpaper for a soothing vibe.
Photo by: Sonya Sellers
7. Embrace Eclectic Style
Eclectic designs are trending for 2025! Jackie Terrell combines bold black-and-white bedding with a unique gallery wall to create a visually striking, personalized small bedroom.
Photo by: Lara Kimmerer
8. Hang Bedside Pendant Lights
Swap traditional table lamps for pendant lights to free up bedside space
. Isabel Stover from Design Vision Interiors advises hanging them at least two feet above the nightstand for a chic and functional look.
Photo by: Lara Kimmerer
9. Design a Cozy Canopy Bed
Turn your bed into a private retreat with decorative drapes. In this vintage-inspired room, the canopy adds elegance while making the small space feel larger.
Photo by: Matt Albiani
10. Play With Pattern
Lively patterns, like botanical fabrics and abstract art, create movement and joy in the bedroom. Designer Corine Maggio’s spirited design balances vibrant textiles with avant-garde art.
Photo by: Carley Summers
11. Make the Most of an A-frame
Angled ceilings can be design opportunities. Amy Pigliacampo utilizes Sherwin-Williams’s Pure White and incorporates a compact bookshelf and minimalist pendant light to maximize space and charm.
Photo by: David Lauer
12. Create Contrast With Shiplap
Vertical shiplap draws the eye upward, creating balance and breaking up busy wallpaper. Designer Janna McCalley recommends stopping three-quarters up the wall for an elegant finish.
Photo by: Molly Rose
13. Rely on Sage Green
Sage green adds a subtle yet refreshing touch of color. Daley Home uses the hue to tie together curvy bed frames, luxurious drapes, and soft, earthy tones for a serene retreat.
Photo by: Madeline Harper
14. Let Travel Inspire Decor
Bring a worldly vibe to your space with decor inspired by global adventures. Michelle Boudreau channels Moroccan flair with Marrakesh wallpaper and brass palm pendant lights, creating warmth and personality.
Photo by: Lance Gerber
15. Wallpaper the Entire Room
Striped wallpaper can make a sloped ceiling disappear into the room’s design. Paloma Contreras fully tents her bedroom, demonstrating how wallpaper creates seamless, immersive charm.
Photo by: Aimée Mazzenga
16. Layer in Warm Reds
Rusty red accents—whether in drapes, rugs, or wall art—add warmth and vibrancy. Ashley Ferguson uses a vintage tapestry over the bed, letting it stand out against neutral furniture.
Photo by: Kieran Reeves Photography
17. Paint a Wall-to-Wall Headboard
Use color creatively by painting a "headboard" directly on the wall. Designer Julie Rose highlights Farrow & Ball’s Breakfast Room Green with a slim black outline, adding a cheerful yet sophisticated touch.
Photo by: Sara Ligorria-Tramp