There’s nothing more central than sleeping, so your bedroom should reflect this. Decide what makes you feel good, be it a soft bed, a tranquil background, or whatever suits you. People might try to get back on track in the morning by curling up in your bed and getting some z’s–especially after a long day at work. You can also use our design resources to help you personalize your space.
AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR LOOK
You’ll find a few extra creature comforts when you book with designer Jacques Grange, who was born and raised in France. The English landscape and style of his home is dramatic yet relaxed, like layering clothes with layers of linens. Incorporating elements found in Morocco’s natural wonders, the palm trees, the flowers and cool ceramics give his property a laid-back ambience.
OLD BONES
The Baldissera family mansion in Milan is first registered on file in 15th century. You can’t imagine a bedroom without Louis XVI canopy bed and gallery wall. It is obvious that they wanted to make the guests feel as if they have stepped back in time.
BRING THE FIRE…
The centerpiece of the Oakland, California, home designed by Leslie Wiese was a sophisticated limestone fireplace. The room’s other details were impressive and include a Murano chandelier and a Chesterfield sofa.
…AND BRING THE WARMTH
In the heart of New York City, CEO Gabriel Hendifar’s bedroom is dressed in a beautiful warm color palette. He achieved this with the brass pendant from Apparatus, as well as the rosy bedding from Zak & Fox and plenty of natural light.
BLANKET STATEMENT
In designer Tamsin Johnson’s Sydney bedroom, a red patterned blanket in Tamsin’s bedding collection ties the settee and lamp together to add a little whimsy.
USE YOUR WALLS
If you’re not a fan of gallery walls, or if your space doesn’t let you accomplish that look, then think about artwork like Lizzo’s incredible botanical wallpaper. It converts the walls into a dramatic showpiece that changes the whole room’s feel.
DOUBLE YOUR FUN
In a children’s bedroom, bunk beds can serve more than just a place to sleep. They can be a great way to use up extra space in your home and offer more seating—all in one design! In this stylish coastal home in France, Jean-Louis Deniot mixes a bright, poppy yellow-and-blue color palette with neutral tones to create an airy, inviting space for the kids.
LESS IS MORE
This bedroom from Paolo Castellarin and Didier Bonnin adds color play with brown walls and a subtle orange headboard. A simple pendant light from Flos adds drama to the room, and some warmth.
REDUCE AND REUSE
Carly Cushnie decided to take a more DIY approach when it came to the artwork in this TriBeCa apartment. To honor the client’s Indian heritage, the designer made the vibrant work above the bed out of vintage saris, which are featured brightly and often throughout the room.
UNDER THE SEA
With a coastal theme and accents that nod at sandy shores, Billy Cotton fulfills the needs of NYC denizens. This room offers a great escape for those in need of a more serene lifestyle.
GO FOR BROKE
Want to show your love of trends? You don’t need a full, brand new wardrobe—just come up with a few personal favorites. These guys have collected their favorite design elements and combined them in their one-bedroom apartment. This one looks like a fun idea for the person you love who is a true collector.
TAKE A SEAT
Carefully designed spaces help create a comfortable and relaxing environment in any home. Not only does space for a small reading nook make it easy to unwind, but the size of this bedroom makes it feel bigger than it really is while still being cozy enough to be manageable.
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
The unexpected colors in Carolina Vincenti’s bedroom really make the space come alive, with rich reds and sky blues. The colors also work well on the walls, who are covered with a variety of keepsakes.
KEEP CALM
In a large, comfortable, and minimalist bedroom in an empty house on Long Island, the relaxing tones of gray from the vintage chairs are accented by the whole-house artwork by Yayoi Kusama.
MIX YOUR FABRICS
Changing up the blankets and other fabrics in your bedroom can instantly provide some drama to a space. Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors, patterns and textures by experimenting with changing their bedroom’s primary bed frame, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with old Japanese obi. Classic pieces like the antique Murano chandelier round out the colorful space.
DECK THE WALLS
The bold color of this wallpaper from Perifio Interiors makes the room feel lively and invites you in, like a flower on the verge of blooming. The greens and yellows blend with the blush throws from Vitra for an inviting space for two.
MAKE IT BOHO
It’s imperative that you make your bedroom feel like a beach house. This bedrooms designer was inspired by a sunny locale, specifically Maui. The custom canopy features a serene draped Coraggio fabric and subtle Barkskin wallpaper from Caba Company. All that is missing is a calming sea breeze.
BACK TO THE STONE AGE
Some of the most unusual designs for a bedroom can be found in New York City. The Brooklyn apartment designed by Jett Projects features a custom headboard made of green-colored Antigua marble and features a space that’s far from ordinary.
EXPERIMENT WITH CARPETING
In their Harlem home, poet James Fenton and author Darryl Pinckney used a bold selection of colors, from sharp green to sunshine yellow, not to mention the electric red showcased on the third-floor bedroom’s bedspread. But what makes this room truly fascinating is the set of carpets that cover the floor, playing off both those shades, as well as each other.
REST A SPELL
Sometimes it pays to have more than one spot for cozying up. Thomas Woltz’s primary bedroom, located in his Virginia home, has an inviting daybed that looks out onto his green plant-filled gardens below.
