50+ Ways To Make a Bedroom Beautiful

Find your dream bedroom scheme

Bedrooms are the ultimate escape from the hectic pace of daily life, a place where you can go to relax and recharge. These style ideas will help you create your ideal bedroom scheme, whether you’re looking for a serene sanctuary, a cozy country-style retreat or something bold and beautiful.

Jungle daze

Recreate that hot summer feeling all year round with a stylish twist on tropical. You don't have to choose zingy lime and bright magenta to create a jungle-inspired look. This gorgeous emerald green with palm-leaf printed blind and cushions set against a white-washed wooden headboard and bare walls, brings a calming exotic look without the need for color clashing.

Reclaimed materials

The key to this look is reclaimed wooden furniture. The bed, sideboard and wardrobe are all made with salvaged wood and really bring this look together. Combined with brick walls, exposed pipework, bare windows and industrial finishes the scheme is complete.

Cozy fireside

If you live in a Victorian property then you'll likely already be blessed with fireplaces in your upstairs bedrooms. If they've been boarded up, then reinstate them. Don't fancy a wood or coal burning fire? Then choose an electric model instead. There are so many ways to style a fireplace; it's all about creating a mood. Even the gentle flicker and glow from a (faux) fire will do just that.

French opulence

Wow! Wouldn't it be amazing to live in such an extravagant property with sky high-ceilings like this? Even if you don't have a huge bedroom you can still channel the look at home. Keep walls and ceilings a pristine white and add antique gold touches. Vintage lamps are great for this or decorative add plasterwork such as cornicing and a ceiling rose, and gild it up to the nines.

Mid-century modern

Teak furniture, lavish house plants and a cool color palette all bring a contemporary twist to mid-century style. Rich navy and ochre yellow bring a touch of warmth to the overall scheme that is light, airy and refreshing. Find vintage pieces, such as an old radio, to add an element of the past into the present.

All abstract

What fun this is to create! Grab yourself some bold emulsion paints, masking tape and a spirit level. Using a pencil and tape, mark your desired pattern on the wall. You can make it as striking as you like – go for one or two giant triangles, or connect several together. When you've settled on your design, paint in all the sections and revel in your handy work.

Rich curves

The colors in this autumnal palette are wonderfully enriching for the season. Deep corals, light peach and a gentle mushroom all come together perfectly, offset by the cool tones of pale wood. The headboard is a striking feature and is easily cut from MDF. Just draw wide, over-sized curves on to a sheet of wood and have your local hardware store cut it to shape for you.

Layer up

Plenty of cushions, throws and bedding is the focus of this scheme. Keep the room neutral with white walls, shuttered windows and soft gray carpet and add rich layers of color through the bedding. A warm mustard cushion sets off the look.

Mellow yellow

A neutral room with a bold bed makes a striking statement. Choose any color you like as the aim here is to offset a light backdrop by injecting a splash of color with the bedstead. It is fun and adds a cheerful glow to the room, especially if you go for a happy yellow shade.

Copper rush

This rich metal is not going anywhere fast and has definitely taken the top spot from chrome in the style stakes. Go for a copper bedstead and bring in other metal accessories in this rosy shade to unify the look. It goes beautifully with this gentle sea green shade, too.

Make it a mezzanine

A built-in platform area is another fantastic space-saving idea for a bedroom. It creates a designated sleeping zone on the higher level, allowing you to squeeze in extra storage underneath.

Back stroke

So simple and so effective, you can finish this in just a few hours. The effect is easily achieved by simply rolling halfway up the wall behind the bed, with a narrow roller, creating a rough line. As the design itself is quite dramatic, it is best to soften with a light shade, such as this pretty pink.

Oversized lighting

The large-scale lamp is the star in this scheme. No need for a bedside table, just one huge lamp as the feature. Don't worry about the light being too bold, you can pop in a dim bulb to ensure you maintain a gentle glow for bedtime. Need inspiration? See more lovely ways to light your home.

Classic florals

You heard it here, traditional schemes are not old-fashioned. All you need to do to ensure it stays modern is keep the bed, chest of drawers and bedside tables contemporary. Choose a large upholstered sleigh bed that you can dress in classic bedding. A pretty purple floral pattern, such as this, layered with block color is a modern way to work it.

Divided space

Make the best use of space in your bedroom by zoning the room in two. Use a large wardrobe in the center and position the bed one side and a small desk or dressing table the other. This also works especially well if you live in a studio flat or open-plan property as the wardrobe creates much-needed privacy.

Wall murals

Create a dramatic show-stopping feature with an oversized wall mural. If you're artistic, you could paint a large mural with flowers and wildlife by hand, but if not, simply hang one that has been sized to fit.

Color pop

Make your bedroom a fun space by introducing lots of block color. Go for a bold blue on the wall and dress the bed with lots of bright cushions, all in different colors. A small shelf, painted the same shade as the wall, acts as a useful bedside table and looks especially great with a jazzy pink lamp. A zingy lemon stool finishes the scheme.

Cool concrete

If you can do it, then a real cement wall will really make this scheme work. But, if that feels a stretch too far, then go for a cement-look wallpaper, instead. Dress the room with accessories in shades of gray, as well as white and black. Hang light curtains at the windows and layer up the bedding.

Hot pink

What a playful spin on sophistication this look is. Ultra contemporary bedside tables with chrome finishes and hotel-style lamps offset against a warm neutral wall creates the perfect backdrop for the hot pink upholstered bed. It's bright and it's bold, and the bigger you can get the headboard the better. What fun!

Art Deco drama

Warm yellow gold is the star in this look – it beautifully frames the moody rich blue bedding and almost-black walls. Mirrored bedside tables and chest of drawers brings in a touch of opulence and glamor, creating a sense of luxury and wealth. The perfect finishing touch? Plenty of Art Deco pattern and accessories, of course!

Painted feature

Who said you have to paint the entire wall the same color? No one! Throw the rulebook away and have some fun with wall emulsion. Here, four colors have been used with each area a different shade. Plus, a feature area has been created by painting a (not perfect) circle in the center, framing a set of lightweight shelves.

Boudoir chic

Give a hotel-like scheme a modern twist by using an orange, pink and white color palette that screams exuberance. Stylish, sophisticated and extremely comfortable, this look is perfect for the master bedroom. Yellow gold accents in the modern bedside lighting, ceiling pendant and wall-hung mirror tie the look together.

Cosmic skies

Space and stars is not just for children. Give your master bedroom a makeover and bring in touches of the galaxy with a stylish scheme like this. Dark, moody colors combined with a moon-like wallpaper sets the backdrop that you can dress with starry details and framed cosmic prints.

Leather luxury

If you have a small room but want to make an impact, choose a bed with a large, oversized headboard. It is a statement in itself and works well even in the most average-sized room. A textured leather style in classic brown looks wonderful against a gray wall and dressed in crisp white bedding. It doesn't need to be all-out masculine either, add a few floral touches for a feminine feel.

Shed chic

Create a tranquil feeling with a totally white bedroom that has plank-clad walls. It's the perfect in chic-cabin style. Affixing lengths of wood to the walls is easy but if you don't want to go all out then use wallpaper instead. A stylish window-design mirror adds a whimsical finish. Can't decide on a pattern? Find your perfect roll amongst our 55 favorite wallpaper ideas.

Modern sorbet

Pink and gray is such a striking combination and looks even better when layered with a rich purple hue. The focal point here is the sleigh bed so choose a modern gray, upholstered design and dress in bubble gum pink plain bedding. Touches of aquamarine and rose red elevates the look further. Choose a lightweight side table so not to overpower the bed.

Wonder window

If you live in a lofty New York-style home then you'll already benefit from large crittall-like windows. Let them take center stage by leaving them bare without any dressing whatsoever – they're the main attraction here. Position your bed slightly forward and complement in a grid-like bedspread. Don't forget an eye mask to help you sleep!

Brick works

Go for a totally rustic look with bare brick walls and exposed beams and woodwork. This style is akin to a barn in the south of France and perhaps not so common here, but can be replicated nonetheless. Brick wallpaper is a great starting point, bare floorboards and imitation beams are easy to fix into place. For finishing touches, add dried foliage, a ladder shelf and knitted throws.

Wooden tiles

Bring a touch of the outdoors inside with a wall covered in bark tiles. Easy to pop into position, they add a textured tactile finish to the bedroom space and look especially wonderful when the room is decorated with modern furnishings. A contemporary bed, industrial-style bedside tables and bright colors makes this a statement look.

Make it monochrome

The beauty of black and white is that it allows you to play with different patterns without the room feeling busy. White walls and bedding will keep the scheme light and airy and enable darker shapes to stand out in sharp relief.