30 Modern Bedroom Ideas

By Monique Valeris
Updated February 23, 2015
Chris Everard

Stumped on how to revamp your toddler, teen, or master bedroom? Get inspired to introduce fresh ideas into a sleepy space.

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Shades of Blue

Chris Everard
If you choose to decorate your bedroom with one hue, be sure to vary the shades to create a calming vibe. Don't be afraid to mix patterns (florals and stripes live well together) to add visual interest.
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Mix It Up

Lisa Cohen/Homes & Gardens/IPC Syndication
When one bedroom wall gets a bold shot of color, the space instantly feels rich and sophisticated. Soften up the overall vibe by picking fabrics in feminine motifs.

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Pretty in Pink

Mel Yates/Homes & Gardens/IPC+ Syndication
Keeping the walls white in a girl's bedroom will give you more decorating flexibility, which will help keep up with her constantly changing style. Have fun mixing and matching: Combine pink and red and introduce graphic prints and florals.
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Sunny Disposition

James Merrell/Homes & Gardens/IPC+ Syndication
If you're dreaming of prints all around, the key is to stay within the same color palette. Rather than competing with one another, these two patterns play off their soft and feminine curved lines.

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Twice as Nice

David Brittain /Home & Gardens/IPC+ Syndication

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Staying Neutral

David Brittain/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
Most bedrooms function as living and playing spaces, which means decorating needs to work double-duty. Choose a rich color, like this terra-cotta, and introduce accents in natural tones to keep the room feeling warm and comfortable.
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Elegant Florals

Brent Darby/Country Homes and Interiors/IPC+Syndication
A statement-making accent wall in a sophisticated floral print is just enough to spice up a bedroom. Keep everything else simple so nothing distracts from the power of the print.

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Play With Texture

Rachel Whiting/Livingetc/IPC+ Syndication
If your ultimate goal is “cozy,” then work different textures into the décor. Stick with classic patterns (tartan plaid, checks) and introduce different colors with the bed linens, walls, and accessories.

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White Done Right

Jake Curtis/Livingetc/IPC+ Syndication
Make a shared sleeping space feel instantly bigger by starting with a clean white canvas. Add playful and cheery accents when it comes to the bed linens, rug, and pieces of furniture.
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Exotic Prints

Tom Leighton/Homes & Gardens/IPC+ Syndication
Dare to decorate with animal prints? Go for it. For a more practical and toned-down style, welcome them in a neutral (and unexpected) shade of green.

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High Design

Jake Curtis/Livingetc/IPC Syndication
Picking a wallpaper to cover an entire room is a commitment and an investment. Keep the rest of the room grounded by sticking with the same palette and choosing furniture in modern, minimalist styles.

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Preppy Palette

Tim Young/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
If you need to compromise on a decorating style for the master bedroom, consider colors that are neither too masculine nor too feminine. Play with patterns and textures: florals on the walls, velvet on the headboard, and striped accents.
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A Touch of Turquoise

Photo: Ben Gebo; Designer: Annsley McAleer
An energetic color can feel right at home in a bedroom of any style. Soften the look with tricks that add texture and depth, like layering rugs and tossing on the accent pillows.

 

Interior design by Annsley McAleer

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Natural Beauty

Photo: Jeri Koegel; Designer: Vanessa DeVargas
Start with a showstopper on the walls like a cobalt blue botanical print. Keep the style from feeling chaotic by mixing in modern prints in complementary and neutral tones.

 

Interior design by Vanessa DeVargas

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Coastal Inspired

Photo: Michael Weinstein; Designer: Frances Herrera
A bunk bed is a great way to maximize space in a child’s room. Keep the room feeling cheery with a color palette that is fresh and modern, like lime green and aqua blue.

 

Interior design by Frances Herrera

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Bold & Bright

Photo: Jeri Koegel; Designer: Vanessa DeVargas
A modern way to do pink: Try fuchsia and red in a stunning ikat print.

 

Interior design by Vanessa DeVargas

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Understated Glamour

Photo: Michael Weinstein; Designer: Frances Herrera
Not sure if a neutral palette is attention-worthy? Think beyond the expected. Sophisticated florals on the walls, metallic accents, and an elegant light fixture are just enough to make this room sing.

 

Interior design by Frances Herrera

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Traditional Elegance

Photo: Michael Weinstein; Designer: Frances Herrera
A dark wood desk with simple accessories gets prime placement in this bedroom, creating a space that’s both functional and full of style.

 

Interior design by Frances Herrera

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Mixing Master

Photo: Michael Weinstein; Designer: Frances Herrera
Beige in the bedroom is far from boring. Splashes of periwinkle, sparks of shine (hello, crystal chandelier), and tufted ottomans create a relaxing atmosphere with modern appeal.

 

Interior design by Frances Herrera

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Fresh Perspective

Photo: Ben Gebo; Designer: Annsley McAleer
A guest bedroom is the perfect spot to experiment with fresh color combinations. Mint green, burgundy, and navy make an inviting and gender-neutral palette.

 

Interior design by Annsley McAleer

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Pattern Play

Photo: Ben Gebo; Designer: Annsley McAleer
A graphic paper for the wall doesn't necessarily demand color. Be less predictable with your decorating style by choosing to add vibrancy with your accents instead.

 

Interior design by Annsley McAleer

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Modern Makeover

Photo: Michael Weinstein; Designer: Frances Herrera
Black and white shouldn't be off-limits when decorating with your children in mind. Create a playful vibe by pairing cheery stripes and bright colors like tangerine and lime.

 

Interior design by Frances Herrera

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Cozy Nook

Photo: Ben Gebo; Designer: Annsley McAleer
If you're in need of some guest room inspiration, this is a look that never goes out of style. Create a comfy space with soft colors (white and powder blue) and fun prints like zebra and florals.

 

Interior design by Annsley McAleer

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Red Hot

Photo: Christian Garibaldi; Designer: Marisa LaFiosca
Set on decorating with red? Choose a shade that is crisp and clean. Keep the space modern and bright by balancing it with all-white accents.

 

Interior design by Marisa LaFiosca

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Hot Chocolate

Ashley Goforth
Rich cocoa walls will create a warm and inviting sleeping space. The white tufted upholstered headboard gives this room a spacious feel.

 

Interior design by Ashley Goforth

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Bohemian Beauty

Photo: Ben Gebo; Designer: Annsley McAleer
Explore your eclectic side by welcoming in different shades of green. Add character with an earthy chandelier and pillows inspired by the tropics.

 

Interior design by Annsley McAleer

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Subtle and Sweet

Photo: Ben Gebo; Designer: Annsley McAleer
A pink bedroom needn't feel childish. Bring in decorative elements—dhurrie on the floor, framed modern prints on the walls—to keep the style fresh and relevant.

 

Interior design by Annsley McAleer

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In the Red

Photo: Christian Garibaldi; Designer: Marisa LaFiosca
When decorating with a stimulating shade in the bedroom, the key is to tone it down by pairing it with a classic white.

 

Interior design by Marisa LaFiosca

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Organic Oasis

Jon Day/Country Homes and Interiors/IPC+Syndication
An exposed brick wall in a bedroom can feel cool, yet a little cold. Pull it together with a few charming decorative choices like a reclaimed door headboard and lavender quilted comforter.

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Mixing Well

Photo: Jeri Koegel; Designer: Vanessa DeVargas
If it's more about the ethnic flair, mix prints and pieces that have special meaning in your life. The deep and neutral wall color is helpful in keeping the flurry of color grounded.

 

Interior design by Vanessa DeVargas

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