Planning a new look for your bedroom? We have bedroom ideas galore to inspire you, whether you want a country bedroom, modern bedroom or traditional bedroom scheme.
Create a sense of opulent comfort with gorgeously draped fabrics. Choose neutral hues and layer up textural fabrics for a truly indulgent scheme. A striped wallpaper in a subtle colourway adds another dimension to walls, while being neutral enough not to clash with bright artworks.
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Buy now: Canto Stripe wallpaper, £59 per roll, and Bintan headboard fabric in Soft Gold, £76 per m, both Nina Campbell
Layer on the luxury with snug-as-a-bug textiles. It’s a sure-fire way to make guests feel welcome. A mix of whites and greys are a great base for piling on a whole host of patterns and colours. Not sure about having a blocky bedside table? A chair will do the job perfectly.
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Buy now: Twist and Turn throw, £70, Story Horse
Buy now: Laura cushion in Isla Finch, £72, Neptune
Neutral schemes are super stylish and versatile, but you needn’t feel confined to your core palette. A hit of colour can work really well and almost any shade will fit with your scheme. Burnt orange works its magic here and the monochrome patterned cushions do a great job of highlighting the colour.
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Buy now: similar throw, Dunelm
If you have natural wood panelling, choose a paint shade that will complement it, rather than contrast with it. The white ceiling keeps things bright but still lets the architectural mouldings stand out. Spotlights provide lighting without protruding from the ceiling.
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Buy now: Brick emulsion, £41.50 for 2.5ltr, Edward Bulmer
Buy now: Amalthea table lamp, £175, and Madura silk shade, from £64, both Oka
Under-the-eaves bedrooms have a really magical feel about them. It’s kind of like camping, but in a more glamorous environment. So why not highlight the slope of your ceiling with a nature-inspired wallpaper? Team with some quirky accessories and you’ve got yourself one bold look.
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Buy now: Woods wallpaper, £76 per roll, Cole & Son
Buy now: Pineapple lamp base, £125, Graham & Green
Give a compact bedroom a boost with a brightly coloured headboard. It’s a great way to add some life to a space that doesn’t have much room for wall art or other personal touches. Matching bedside tables and table lamps keep the look consistent, as do the pairs of cushions.
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Buy now: similar headboard, The Dormy House
Let your furniture be inspired by the great outdoors and the power of the sea. With its variety of varnishes and slightly beaten-up look, this chest of drawers is reminiscent of driftwood. Gentle greys in the rest of the palette echo the colours of the seascape painting, and result in a truly tranquil bedroom scheme.
Chest of drawers
Swoon Editions
Blinds
Hillarys
Pair pale grey and midnight blue together if you’re hoping to create a relaxing scheme. These colours are very serene and work really well together. A block-coloured armchair is a great way to inject some interest, but on top of the visual benefits, you’ll also have a comfy spot from which to enjoy a good book. Bonus!
Add interest to a pale grey scheme with a pretty feature wallpaper. It doesn’t have to be a bold design to make an impact, as this understated meadow print shows. If you want to add a touch of luxury to your bed, you can’t go wrong with a large headboard and plenty of beautifully layered fabrics.
Wallpaper
Hannah Nunn
Bed linen
Loaf
Not into wallpaper? Wall cladding could be just the alternative you’re looking for. Here, just a small area of wall has been covered with planks, then painted in blue, grey and white to create a painterly effect. Hooks offer a great spot for storing favourite accessories. To the right is a narrow console cum dressing table, which fits the space perfectly.
Want to give your bedroom scheme a bit of a lift? Then do it the easy way, with some brightly coloured bedding, such as the sunshine-yellow duvet set here. Add accents in a complementary colour, such as the blue cushion, throw, stool and artwork for a lively look.
Similar bedding
Habitat
Lovers of the outdoors will adore this nature-inspired bedroom. From the fern-patterned curtains to the butterfly cushion and lampshade, there’s a beautiful combination of natural prints here that makes for a relaxing look when teamed with the earthy palette. Stripes and checks add interest and detail, while remaining relatively neutral.
Curtains and duvet cover
Dunelm
Combine blues and greys together to create a calming bedroom scheme. Mix up your blue tones so that the look remains natural, rather than overplanned. Where you don’t have a lot of space on both sides of the bed, hang shelves instead of having a bedside table for a practical way to provide surface space, without taking up valuable floor area.
Similar throw
Laura Ashley
Create a pretty shabby-chic scheme with a mixture of prints. Here, the pink wallpaper marries well with the floral fabrics, as well as the wallpaper that’s been used to cover the glass of the wardrobe. Neutral paint on the wooden panelling and wardrobe keep the look understated, while the pink chair provides a hit of block colour.
Similar floral wallpaper
Cath Kidston
Make your guest bedroom extra homely with earthy tones and rustic touches. Anyone would feel welcome in a warming scheme like this, with a cosy throw, comfy armchair and miniature fireplace. Keep things smelling sweet with fragrant blooms and a scented diffuser, and your guests will never want to leave. A London buses and taxis cushion injects a city vibe into this peaceful room.
Similar vase
Habitat
Diffuser
The White Company
If you love neutrals, but want a hint of colour, this scheme could be the one for you. A soothing eau de Nil feature wall behind the bed adds character to the space without overwhelming it. Pale peachy-pink tones on the table lamp provide a gentle contrast, while being versatile enough to go with anything. The key is choosing similar tones of each shade.
Paint
Laura Ashley
Similar bed
La Maison Chic
Take advantage of a beautiful bay window if you’re lucky enough to have one in your bedroom. It’s the ideal spot for a tranquil seating area. Keep everything feeling spacious by choosing a seat that takes up only a third of the space available and team it with a compact side table with a slimline feel so that your room has space to breathe.
Similar armchair
Sofa.com
Create a plush scheme with jewel-coloured accessories. Here, a rich blue throw picks up on the original blue tiles of the fire surround and adds warmth to the cool colour palette. A mix of block-coloured and patterned cushions complement this lovely blue hue, too. French-style bedside tables make a style statement that adds to the luxurious look.
Similar bedside table
The French Bedroom Company
Calm blues can offset the busyness of a lot of pattern, so indulge in some really beautiful prints and turn your bedroom into a walk-in work of art. The wallpaper here is an original William Morris design – a velvet armchair next to the bed is a good match for the colours in the paper and adds an opulent feel.
‘Brook’ wallpaper
Morris & Co
Armchair
Sofa.com
Frame your bed by hanging a group of prints above your headboard. Keep to the same size and colour of frame for a uniform look. Also consider the style of your pictures – ideally, it’s best to go for works that are similar in theme and colour if you’re hoping to achieve a smart finish.
Bed
And So To Bed
Similar picture frames
John Lewis
