96 Stunning Primary Bedroom Design Ideas

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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.

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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

    Dark wood and walls in masculine bedroom.
    Jeff Andrews Design

    Mix together an Old World-inspired traditional vibe, a contemporary sensibility, and a dose of masculine flavor, 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

    Seating area in master bedroom.
    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

    Kris Jenner's Bedroom
    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

    Beach cottage master bedroom.
    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.

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    A Rustic Bohemian Bedroom

    Rustic boho 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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    Asian Inspiration

    Asian inspired black bedroom
    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 Asian-inspired 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

    Gorgeous 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

    Log cabin bedroom
    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

    Stunning traditional master bedroom
    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

    Glamorous brown and white bedroom
    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

    Gorgeous neutral bedroom
    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

    Modern beach bedroom
    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

    Bedroom with purple headboard
    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

    Vintage farmhouse bedroom.
    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

    Dark blue bedroom walls
    LGB Interiors

    If you want a strong color for your bedroom walls, but don't want to lose the peaceful vibe 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 Mystique

    Mediterranean master bedroom
    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

    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

    Bedroom with floral wallpaper
    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

    Bedroom with wood walls
    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

    French country bedroom
    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

    Bedroom with screen headboard
    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

    Midcentury modern bedroom with brick wall
    Shelly Turner

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

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    Glam Goes Country

    Glamorous country bedroom
    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

    Bedroom with large potted plants
    Dwellingdecor

    Potted plants help purify the air. and lend a relaxing vibe 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

    Airy master bedroom
    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

    Gorgeous bedroom with black walls
    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

    Traditional bedroom with four poster bed
    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

    Master bedroom with seating area
    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

    Contemporary bedroom with artwork
    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

    Beach bedroom ideas
    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

    Romantic canopy bed
    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

    Colorful chandelier in bedroom
    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

    Symmetrically decorated bedroom
    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

    Beautiful traditional bedroom ideas
    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

    Pastels in the master bedroom.
    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

    Fun pink bedroom with zebra stripes.
    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

    Blue and white bedroom
    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

    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

    Blue bedroom ideas
    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

    Bedroom with black walls and chandelier
    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

    Neutral bedroom with hot pink 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

    Chrome canopy bed
    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

    Mirrored headboard in gorgeous master bedroom
    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

    Metallic wallpaper in bedroom
    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 feminine, beautiful space from EJ Interiors. 

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    Small Bedroom Style

    Tiny purple bedroom
    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

    Gray and white bedroom
    Lucy and Company

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

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    Bold Stripes

    Striped ceiling in bedroom
    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

    Wallpapered ceiling in bedroom
    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

    Moroccan-influenced bedroom
    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

    Colorful master bedroom
    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

    Unique four poster bed
    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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    Asian Inspiration

    Traditional room with Asian influence
    Tucker & Marks Design

    This soft and sublime bedroom from Tucker & Marks Design shows off a bit of Asian influence in the 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

    Beautiful traditional bedroom
    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

    French bedroom ideas
    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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    A Masculine Spin

    Masculine black and brown bedroom
    Marie Flanagan Interiors

    There's nothing froufrou about this black and brown bedroom, also from Marie Flanagan Interiors. What a wonderful room for a single man, a couple who prefer a strong style, or any woman who isn't wowed by the traditionally feminine. 

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    Orange and Black Is the New Black

    Orange and black bedroom
    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

    Bedroom with 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

    Rustic bedroom ideas
    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

    Nautical master bedroom ideas
    the thinking closet

    You can enjoy nautical vibes 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

    Beautiful country bedroom
    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

    Hollywood glam bedroom
    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

    Modern farmhouse bedroom
    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 vibe of this a-little-bit-country, a-little-bit-vintage look. Here, a lovely bedroom from design firm Anne Sneed welcomes you inside.

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    A Trip to Tuscany

    Tuscan bedroom
    Decoratingroom

    With its Old World charm, warmth, elegant furnishings, and welcoming vibe, 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

    Vintage cottage bedroom
    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 vibe. 

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    Try a Tufted Headboard

    Luxury bedroom
    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

    Gorgeous pink master bedroom
    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

    Brown and white bedroom
    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

    Attic bedroom with DIY canopy
    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

    Boho bedroom
    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

    Beautiful contemporary bedroom
    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

    Soft neutral bedroom
    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

    Neutral contemporary bedroom with diamond wall
    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

    White country bedroom
    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

    Bed with throw pillows and shams
    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

    Bedroom with large artwork
    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

    Bedroom with black walls
    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

    French bedroom with bed valance
    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

    Canopy bed
    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

    Peach walls in beautiful bedroom
    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

    blue, green and purple bedroom
    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

    Yellow and blue bedroom
    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

    Striped accent wall in bedroom
    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

    Brown, orange and blue bedroom
    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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    A Bit of Sunshine

    Yellow and white bedroom
    Meg Braff Designs

    As the most cheerful color of the spectrum, yellow lends its happy vibe to any room it graces. In this airy, fresh primary bedroom, Meg Braff Designs uses yellow and white to create a cheery, welcoming space. 

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    Purple Reign

    Purple and gray bedroom
    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" vibes. 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

    Pink and green bedroom
    Megan Winters

    Pink and green is a lovely and classic color combination for not only girls' bedrooms, but also feminine primary suites. 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

    Beautiful tan and black bedroom
    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

    Eclectic bedroom with pink bed
    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

    Moroccan style bedroom
    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

    Full canopy bed
    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

    Green and yellow bedroom
    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

    Green and white bedroom
    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

    Country bedroom
    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

    White bedroom ideas
    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

    Bedroom with zebra bench
    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

    Carved wooden headboard
    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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