Primary Bedroom Design Ideas and Photos

Whether your room is small or large, your decorating style is formal or casual, or whether you fancy the newest trends or the tried-and-true classics: your primary bedroom should be your favorite space in your home. After all, where else do you get to be yourself, completely and absolutely? If you're wondering how to create the primary bedroom of your dreams, here are all the tips, tricks, and inspirational photos you'll need.

About This Term: Primary Bedroom

Many real estate associations as well as the Real Estate Standards Association have classified the term "Master Bedroom" as having a potentially derogatory connotation. "Primary Bedroom" is the name now widely used among the real estate community and better reflects the purpose of the room.

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Try Dark Wood Walls

Jeff Andrews Design

Mix together an Old World-inspired traditional feel and a contemporary sensibility and you end up with this stunning bedroom from Jeff Andrews Design. It’s proof that when done right, dark walls, lots of wood, and a neutral palette are anything but gloomy or dull.

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Add a Seating Area

Possibilities for Design Inc.

Here’s an idea that works equally well in both very large bedrooms and studio apartments: position a loveseat or a pair of comfortable armchairs at the foot of the bed alongside a small table. Now you have a seating area for relaxing, chatting, or reading. The beautiful bedroom shown here is from Possibilities for Design Inc.

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A Fur Blanket Adds Texture

Jeff Andrews Design

Decorator-to-the-stars Jeff Andrews created this opulent bedroom for Kris Jenner. While her throw may be real mink, you can get a similarly luxurious look for less by tossing a faux fur blanket across the foot of your bed.

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Your Personal Beach Cottage

The Good Home

This beach cottage primary bedroom from The Good Home proves that a space can be both casual and sophisticated. Notice how the small pops of bright orange liven up the room, while the mismatched bedside tables prove that there's no need for an all-in-one-purchase bedroom set.

30 Gorgeous Beach Bedroom Decor Ideas

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A Rustic Bohemian Style Bedroom

Orsman Construction

It's a little bit rustic, a little bit bohemian, a little bit industrial, and a whole lot gorgeous. This terrific bedroom is from Orsman Construction.

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Add Some Drama

Lonny

There's a wide range of styles in this bedroom featured by Lonny, and they all add up to a truly lovely space. The wallpaper sets a pretty backdrop, while the chrome shine of the bed and side table spark up the black walls. The unexpected old-style trunk shakes things up a bit, while the black and red curtains create drama.

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Add Personality to a Contemporary Bedroom

Cuckoo 4 Design

A contemporary bedroom provides plenty of opportunities to spice up the decor with touches of personality. Case in point: this gray, cream, and black primary bedroom from Cuckoo 4 Design. While it would still be a gorgeous room without the add-ons, the animal print throw pillows, gold "Texas longhorn," and potted banana tree (this one is faux, but they do grow indoors) really raise the decorating bar up high.

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Log Cabin Luxury

Andre Pierce Architecture

Just because a bedroom is in a log cabin doesn't mean it can't be luxuriously gorgeous, as this primary bedroom from Andre Pierce Architects proves.

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Keep It Traditional

Dwellingdecor

There's nothing stodgy about traditional decor when it combines color, pattern, textures, and shapes with effortless skill, like this beautiful primary bedroom seen on Dwellingdecor.

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Neutral Glamour

Dwellingdecor

When it comes to bedroom design, neutral colors like brown and cream can be every bit as glamorous as more vibrant hues when combined with luxurious materials, curved lines, and interesting accents, as in this offering from Dwellingdecor.

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A Lovely Contrast

Marie Flanigan Interiors

Just because a room is decorated entirely in neutrals doesn't mean it can't contain contrast, visual interest, or even a wide range of color. Check out this beautiful bedroom from Marie Flanigan Interiors and see for yourself.

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Blue and White Beach Style

Anne Becker Design

Here's a contemporary take on the ever-popular beach bedroom from Anne Becker Designs. The blue and white palette, clean lines, and lack of fuss keep the space fresh and airy. Suspending the bed with iron "ropes" is an outstanding touch.

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Metallic Accents

Robin Pelissier Design

This bedroom from Robin Pelissier Design highlights the power of metallic accents to glitz up a space—here in the wallpaper and bedside cabinet. The purple upholstered headboard is another gorgeous touch.

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Vivid Vintage

Design Sponge

There's just something so warm and welcoming about vintage style. Whether you decorate your entire bedroom with vintage pieces or just add one or two, the result is a restful retreat that welcomes you home at the end of a long day.

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Deep Blue

LGB Interiors

If you want a strong color for your bedroom walls, but don't want to lose the peaceful feel so conducive to sleep, you can't go wrong with deepest blue, as in this beautiful bedroom from LGB Interiors.

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Mediterranean Abode

Jones Clayton Construction

What a fabulous Mediterranean-inspired bedroom from Jones Clayton Construction. The Old-World formality, luxurious materials, and overall attention to detail make this room a winner.

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A Romantic Canopy Bed

Homedit

As seen on Homedit, it's hard to beat the romantic flair of a canopy bed—especially when the rest of the bedroom is equally soft and luxurious.

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Vines to the Nines

Dwellingdecor

Soothing dark neutrals are one way to decorate bedroom walls, but if you want to create a little more interest than paint alone, consider wallpaper with a limited palette and interesting design, like the vining floral used here.

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Au Naturel

CalAtlantic Homes

One way to add serene beauty to a bedroom is with natural materials. This bedroom shows off several: twigs in the light fixture, worn wood on the walls, faux fur on the footboard stools. Botanical artwork continues the natural theme.

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A Provincial Pleasure

Tucker & Marks Design

"Stunning" is an apt description of this elegantly beautiful French country bedroom from Tucker & Marks Design. It's the perfect blend of pattern, subdued color, rustic elements, and luxe fabrics.

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Awesome Accents

Liquid Interiors

Sometimes, all it takes is a couple of well-chosen accent pieces to transform a room from ho-hum to stunning. Here, Liquid Interiors used a glorious wooden screen in place of a traditional headboard, as well as edgy spiky pendant lights, to create a small but beautiful primary bedroom.

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Mid-Century Modern Style

Shelly Turner

Stylist Shelly Turner decorated this fresh and airy mid-century modern bedroom in blue and white, perfect against the exposed brick walls.

Try One of These 24 Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Bedrooms

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Glam Goes Country

Alexander James Interior Design

Ever wondered what would happen if you mixed country design with a touch of Hollywood glam? Well, wonder no more, because Alexander James Interior Design has answered the question for you with this stunning primary bedroom.

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Houseplant Haven

Dwellingdecor

Potted plants help purify the air. and lend a relaxing feel to the bedroom. Up your decorative power by going full-size, as in this bedroom with large potted banana trees. Other tree options are palms, ficus, and dracaena.

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Airy and Open

Amber Interiors

"Stunning" isn't necessarily synonymous with "lots of stuff." In fact, an open, airy room with just the right blend of color, pattern, interest, and personality can be the most stunning room of all. For proof, just check out the lovely yet simple primary bedroom from Amber Interiors, shown here.

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Dramatic Black

McCroskey Interiors

Think black walls are only suited for caves, goth clubs, or angsty teens? This stunning room from McCroskey Interiors might change your mind. Notice the white ceiling: that's the key to keeping black walls dramatic, not depressing.

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Traditional Yet Modern

McCroskey Interiors

While traditional style never goes out of fashion, it can get updated to contemporary tastes. Here, McCroskey Interiors does it right. Touches of shine, simply styled yet boldly patterned window treatments, the sunburst mirror, and the intriguing small shell table place this traditional bedroom firmly in current times.

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Have a Seat

McCroskey Interiors

If your primary bedroom is large enough, take advantage of the surplus space with a seating area, as in this room, also from McCroskey Interiors. An area rug defines the space and adds extra interest to the room.

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An Art Lover's Dream

Blackband Home & Design

Crowning the bed or over a dresser isn't the only spot to showcase artwork. Use a large hanging to create interest on an open wall, as in this room from Blackband Home & Design.

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Vertical Stripes

Blackband Home & Design

Is your bedroom small with a low ceiling? Then take a trick from Blackband Home & Design, and use wallpaper with thin vertical stripes to open up the space.

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Romance Abounds

Blackband Home & Design

Nothing says romance like a canopy bed. Chosen by Blackband Home & Design, the gently draping panels on the bed are quite simple, but add a touch of soft sensuousness to an otherwise serene bedroom.

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Add Impact With a Light Fixture

RSVP Design Services

This bedroom would be pretty without it, but the addition of the colored chandelier takes it to the next level. That's the power of a fantastic lighting fixture. This lovely room is from RSVP Design Services.

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Symmetry in Design

The Decorologist

When a room's furnishings are very symmetrical, as in the room shown here, it lends the space a rather formal style. But by keeping the palette limited and peaceful, and the furnishings soft and interesting, the formality mellows into tranquility.

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An Artistic Angle

Architectural Digest

This stunning bedroom from designer S.R. Gambrel was spotlighted on Architectural Digest. It's decorated in a traditional fashion, but the wonderfully unique artwork—each with a different wilting flower—takes it in a contemporary, rather whimsical direction.

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Soft Serenity

Combined Interiors

This beautiful bedroom from Combined Interiors highlights the power of pastels. Soft and serene, pastels are perfect for a bedroom where color is desired, but not too much of a dramatic statement.

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Personality Quirks

Studio Ten 25

Not everyone likes to play it safe in the bedroom when it comes to design. This bursting-with-personality primary bedroom from Studio Ten 25 shows off its owner's personality to a tee.

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Popular for a Reason

Josh Greene

There's a reason blue and white is one of the most popular color combinations for the bedroom: it works. Peaceful, versatile enough to complement any decorating style, and easy to accent result in a winning palette. It's also a good color scheme for a tiny bedroom, as demonstrated here by designer Josh Greene.

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Try an Over-the-Bed Valance

Sara Gilbane Interiors

Sara Gilbane Interiors uses an over-the-bed valance to add a huge dose of drama that isn't too brash for this bedroom.

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Pastel Peace

At Home In Arkansas

Whisper-soft blue on bedroom walls is so peaceful and soothing. In this room from At Home In Arkansas, pastel blue provides the perfect backdrop to a contemporary bedroom with the slightest hint of country style.

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Breathtaking Accessories

Shabby Slips

If you've ever had any doubt that it only takes one or two fabulous accessories to elevate a room, then this glorious space from Shabby Slips should dispel all questions. The ornate baroque mirror over the bed and the formal chandelier truly turn this black-walled bedroom into a decorating win.

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A Bright Area Rug

Martha O'Hara Interiors

Want to add some sizzle to a neutral bedroom? Then layer a bright area rug over the floor, even right on top of wall-to-wall carpet. Martha O'Hara Interiors lights up this room with the hottest of pinks, but you could achieve the same effect with any other intense color.

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Cool Chrome

Marika Meyer Interiors

Canopy beds are often formal or old-fashioned in style, but as Marika Meyer Interiors shows here, a shiny chrome finish on a simple and contemporary shape brings an otherwise traditional primary bedroom right into the modern age.

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Extravagant Accents

EJ Interiors

Want to turn your primary bedroom into a stunner? EJ Interiors shows you an easy way to do it: Add plenty of luxurious glamour in the form of mirrored surfaces, plush velvet, and soft faux fur.

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Heavy Metal

EJ Interiors

Every bedroom benefits from a touch or two of metallic shine, but if you want to create a stunning bedroom, take metallics all the way, as in this beautiful space from EJ Interiors.

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Small Bedroom Style

Holly Dyment Design

Even the tiniest bedroom can be exciting if you embrace the lack of square footage. Here, Holly Dyment Design fills a micro-bedroom with brightness, patterns and texture.

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Glorious Gray and White

Lucy and Company

Gray used to be an uncommon color for bedroom design, but today, it's prized for its serene and calming feel. In this room, Lucy and Company show off the peaceful and pretty combination of gray and white.

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Bold Stripes

Tobi Fairley & Associates

Looking for an unusual touch to transform your room into something special? Why not take a tip from designer Tobi Fairley and paint your ceiling with bold stripes? This wonderful bedroom is decorated in green and coral, but you could choose any strong color for a similar effect.

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Winsome Wallpaper

Perkinson Homes

Despite the name, wallpaper is a great option for more than just walls. In this model home, Perkinson Homes demonstrates the power of a wallpapered ceiling to transform a room into something special.

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Moroccan Magnificence

Taylor Borsari Inc.

This wonderfully subdued Moroccan-influenced bedroom from designer Taylor Borsari is entirely neutral and yet filled with interesting pattern and texture.

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A Strong Palette

Taylor Borsari Inc.

Love colors and patterns? Then you'll love this cheerful and gorgeous bedroom, also from Taylor Borsari Inc. There are a lot of exciting elements at play in this bedroom, but because the palette is limited to red, yellow, and green, and the pattern is nicely balanced in scale, there's nothing chaotic or overstimulating about the space.

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A Strong Focal Point

Heather Scott Home & Design

Who wouldn't look forward to bedtime if it meant crawling into a bed as gorgeous as this four-poster beauty? When you have a unique piece of furniture like this, the rest of the room can stay simple. This lovely room is from Heather Scott Home & Design.

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All-Over Patterns

Tucker & Marks Design

This soft and sublime bedroom from Tucker & Marks Design shows off a mixture of patterns on the bedside lamps, wallpaper, and bench. Meanwhile, the furnishings and color scheme are traditional in style.

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The Wonder of Window Treatments

McCann Design Group

Beautiful window treatments add a lot of color and pattern to a space. In this traditional primary bedroom, McCann Design Group choose pink and salmon floral drapes topped with valances to light up this mostly neutral room.

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French Elegance

Jamie Herzlinger

Designer Jamie Herzlinger decorated this primary bedroom in an elegantly glamorous French style. Ornate trim, gold accents, expensive fabrics, and a sense of the traditional all play a part in this somewhat formal style.

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Dark and Moody

Marie Flanagan Interiors

Don't be afraid to decorate with dark colors—especially in the bedroom, where they may be conducive to relaxation and sleep. This no-frills black and brown bedroom from Marie Flanagan Interiors is the perfect place to rest and recharge.

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Orange and Black Is the New Black

Tobi Fairley & Associates

Orange and black isn't a common color combination for the bedroom, but after a look at designer Tobi Fairley's creation here, you'll wonder why it isn't used more often.

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Stained Glass Windows

Periwinkles Design

This miraculous bedroom was once the upper eaves of a church. Today, it’s a testament to the power of a showstopping and unexpected focal point. This bedroom from Periwinkles Design is elevated by its stained glass windows. Every aspect of this simple, colorful bedroom is sheer perfection.

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Add Some Structure

DigsDigs

As seen on DigsDigs, a headboard surround nearly as large as the wall turns a rustic bedroom into a showstopper.

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Nautical Cool

the thinking closet

You can enjoy nautical elements without the kitsch in this bedroom for grownups from the thinking closet. Blue and white stripes, a few boat-related accessories, and a couple of throw pillows with nautical motifs are a great nod to the theme.

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Casual and Classic

Tucker & Marks Design

Here, Tucker & Marks Design prove that country style doesn't have to be cutesy, overly casual, or anything less than stunning. Rustic wood, warm color, traditional patterns: this room gets everything right.

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Hollywood Regency

Decoholic

This swanky stunner pays homage to Hollywood Regency style. Luxe fabrics, plenty of shine, a showstopper chandelier, and an overall sense of expensive furnishings are hallmarks of this dramatic look.

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Farmhouse Flair

Anne Sneed Architectural Interiors

Loving modern farmhouse style doesn't mean you were born in a barn. It means you enjoy the warm, casual, yesterday-made-current feel of this a-little-bit-country, a-little-bit-vintage look. Here, a lovely bedroom from design firm Anne Sneed welcomes you inside.

49 Decorating Ideas for Farmhouse-Style Bedrooms

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A Trip to Tuscany

Decoratingroom

With its Old World charm, warmth, elegant furnishings, and welcoming feel, it's no wonder that Tuscan style remains a decorating favorite. As seen on Decoratingroom, this room emanates rustic luxury.

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A Cozy Cottage

DigsDigs

Here's a cottage bedroom that shows off all of the wonderful aspects of this perpetually popular decorating style: a colorful quilt, lots of throw pillows, and a commanding iron bed. Add some floral patterns and vintage furnishings for a welcoming, comfortable, and peaceful feel.

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Try a Tufted Headboard

Eagle Luxury Properties

If you want a bedroom that reflects pure luxury, like this stunner from Eagle Luxury Properties, you'll need a magnificently designed headboard like the velvet, tufted number shown here.

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A Salmon Selection

Woodson & Rummerfield's House of Design

There's so much going on in this room from Woodson & Rummerfield's House of Design, it's hard to know where to start. The beautiful salmon pink walls? The peacocks-and-flowers mural? The bed, with its crystal-clear posts? Or perhaps it's all of these factors put together that make this bedroom so stunning.

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Crazy About Chocolate

Rugo/Raff Ltd. Architects

Rich and delicious, chocolate is as tasty a color as it is a dessert. This soothing, warm, and elegant bedroom from Rugo/Raff Ltd. Architects will satisfy your sweet tooth. The strong brown walls are like a warm hug. White accents keep the room feeling open and airy.

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Ride the Slopes

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

Sloped roof in an attic bedroom? Play it up, as in this brilliant space from Andrea Schumacher Interiors. Simply attach a length of pretty fabric to the ceiling with a curtain rod, drape it gently over the bed, and then secure it over the headboard with a second curtain rod.

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Bohemian Rhapsody

The Jungalow

Love lots of color in your bedroom? How about a riot of pattern, a sense of humor, an artistic sensibility, and a love for global influence? If your answers are "yes," then you are a fan of the boho decorating style, displayed beautifully in this colorful bedroom from The Jungalow.

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Wood Beam Wonderland

Christine Huve Interiors

What's not to love about this serene bedroom from Christine Huve Interiors? The rustic ceiling beams, the tranquil color scheme, the comfy seating area, the handsome headboard, the sculptural lighting fixture: it all adds up to one glorious room.

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Tempting Textures

Amber Interiors

Here's a bedroom from Amber Interiors that shows off the power of texture to liven up a very subdued color scheme. Notice the variation in textures among the rug, window shades, light fixture, bedding, and bench.

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Neutrals as a Focal Point

Nesting Place

Neutrals are inherently soothing, making them perfect for bedroom design. But sometimes, an all-neutral color scheme can be a bit blah. If you want to spark up your own neutral space, take a tip from this lovely room from the blog Nesting Place. Here, there's a touch of pink in the flowers and pouf, but you could substitute any favorite color.

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Contemporary Country

Lonny

As featured in Lonny, a contemporary take on country shows off the power of white. It provides the perfect backdrop for a striking black bed, and only requires a few colorful accents to liven up the room.

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Thoughtful Throw Pillows

Lonny

A stunning bedroom needs a spectacular bed as the centerpiece: that means throw pillows displayed to perfection. While there are many ways to arrange your pillows, you can't go wrong with classic Euro shams in the back, regular shams in the middle, and two or three throw pillows in front.

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A Private Gallery

Lonny

Top off your headboard with a sizable piece of artwork, and your bed will get the attention it deserves. Don't make the easy mistake of hanging the art too high—just a couple of inches above the headboard is enough.

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Luxe and Low-Key

DigsDigs

Chalky black walls, a bed piled high with cozy bedding, a chandelier dripping crystal pendants and a simple display of one flowering branch: this bedroom is both understated and glamorous.

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Get Creative With Curtains

Summerhouse Interior Design

Looking to add elegance to your bedroom without spending a fortune? Hang a set of curtains over your bed, as in this refined room from Summerhouse Interior Design. You'll get decorating bang without spending too many bucks.

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Draped Drama

S.B Long Interiors

Whether you completely surround your bed with drapes or simply hang panels at the head of the bed, as in this primary bedroom from S.B Long Interiors, a canopy bed adds drama to a room.

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A Perfect Peach

Jenny Keenan Design

Soft peach walls are flattering to every skin tone, work well with just about every other color, and complement most decorating themes. This pretty room is from Jenny Keenan Design.

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Color It Cool

Lucy and Company

Decorating with cool colors like blue, green, and purple, as in this cute room from Lucy and Company, keeps a bedroom feeling restful, even if it's quite colorful.

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A Pattern Party

Lucy and Company

Don't be afraid to combine a variety of patterns in your bedroom. As long as you stick with a controlled palette and choose patterns in different scales, the look can be quite harmonious, as this room, also from Lucy and Company, demonstrates.

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Earn Your Stripes

Lucy and Company

More from Lucy and Company: Why settle for a solid accent wall when you could have colorful stripes? Here's an easy way to add color, fun, and interest to your bedroom.

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Unusual Color Combinations

Jonathan Adler

Sometimes, you can be surprised by a color combination that sounds strange at first. Case in point: This orange, blue, and brown color scheme from Jonathan Adler is a home run.

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Purple Reign

Barlow Reid Design Inc.

Here's how to do purple in the primary bedroom the right way: Choose softly muted shades of lilac, lavender, or plum, and then add in a cool neutral to chase away any potential "child's bedroom" feel. Here, Barlow Reid Design Inc. uses a silvery gray with soft purples to create a sophisticated primary bedroom.

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Pretty in Pink

Megan Winters

Pink and green is a lovely and classic color combination for childrens' bedrooms and primary suites alike. The secret, as demonstrated here by Megan Winters Design, is to choose traditional or classic styles of furniture that look sophisticated, not overly youthful.

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A Heavenly Headboard

Megan Winters

"Stunning" is in the eye of the beholder, of course, and different people have different decorating styles. But one element that everyone seems to agree on is an impressively tall headboard, like the one in this bedroom from Megan Winters Design.

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Show Your Personality

Anne Coyle Interiors

Your bedroom is your private space, so feel free to show off your personality. Here, Anne Coyle Interiors decorates a wonderfully eclectic bedroom with plenty of color, pattern, and style.

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Global Glam

Taylor Borsari Inc.

In this bedroom from Taylor Borsari Inc., a splash of Moroccan influence spices up a room and adds a hefty dose of flavor.

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A Captivating Canopy

Phoebe Howard

Designer Phoebe Howard takes the canopy bed to new heights in this glorious bedroom. Who wouldn't feel like royalty sleeping in such a magnificent bed?

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Playing with Patterns

Phoebe Howard

This stunning bedroom, also from Phoebe Howard, combines multiple dramatic patterns but still manages to be serene. The trick is sticking with a muted, limited color palette.

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A Green Dream

Meg Braff Designs

If you want to create a truly relaxing bedroom, you can't go wrong with the softest tints of green. For proof, check out the lovely space shown here, from Meg Braff Designs.

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Going Country

Meg Braff Designs

This traditional country bedroom is overflowing with charm. From designer Meg Braff, this inviting room boasts soft color, pretty patterns, and comfy fabrics.

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A Touch of Texture

Decorpad

Open, airy, and fresh: that's the all-white bedroom. Just be sure to use a variety of textures to add interest to the room.

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An Animal Print Escape

Spinnaker Development

Even the most traditional bedroom can benefit from a walk on the wild side—here in the form of a zebra-print bench. This model bedroom is from Spinnaker Development.

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Try Unexpected Accents

Eric Olsen Design

Sometimes, it's the unexpected touches that transform a room from so-so to stunning. Here, Eric Olsen Design shows off a fabulous rustic carved wooden headboard and vine light fixture.

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95 Stunning Primary Bedroom Design Ideas

About This Term: Primary Bedroom

Try Dark Wood Walls

Add a Seating Area

A Fur Blanket Adds Texture

Your Personal Beach Cottage

A Rustic Bohemian Style Bedroom

Add Some Drama

Add Personality to a Contemporary Bedroom

Log Cabin Luxury

Keep It Traditional

Neutral Glamour

A Lovely Contrast

Blue and White Beach Style

Metallic Accents

Vivid Vintage

Deep Blue

Mediterranean Abode

A Romantic Canopy Bed

Vines to the Nines

Au Naturel

A Provincial Pleasure

Awesome Accents

Mid-Century Modern Style

Glam Goes Country

Houseplant Haven

Airy and Open

Dramatic Black

Traditional Yet Modern

Have a Seat

An Art Lover's Dream

Vertical Stripes

Romance Abounds

Add Impact With a Light Fixture

Symmetry in Design

An Artistic Angle

Soft Serenity

Personality Quirks

Popular for a Reason

Try an Over-the-Bed Valance

Pastel Peace

Breathtaking Accessories

A Bright Area Rug

Cool Chrome

Extravagant Accents

Heavy Metal

Small Bedroom Style

Glorious Gray and White

Bold Stripes

Winsome Wallpaper

Moroccan Magnificence

A Strong Palette

A Strong Focal Point

All-Over Patterns

The Wonder of Window Treatments

French Elegance

Dark and Moody

Orange and Black Is the New Black

Stained Glass Windows

Add Some Structure

Nautical Cool

Casual and Classic

Hollywood Regency

Farmhouse Flair

A Trip to Tuscany

A Cozy Cottage

Try a Tufted Headboard

A Salmon Selection

Crazy About Chocolate

Ride the Slopes

Bohemian Rhapsody

Wood Beam Wonderland

Tempting Textures

Neutrals as a Focal Point

Contemporary Country

Thoughtful Throw Pillows

A Private Gallery

Luxe and Low-Key

Get Creative With Curtains

Draped Drama