Out of every space in your home, your bedroom is the most personal. The right decorating scheme can help you get the most enjoyment out of the space. This guide goes over nine key bedroom styles to help you decorate and refine your sleeping space. Unsure what your style is? Take our Bedroom Aesthetic Quiz: What Is Your Bedroom Style? before you continue.

1. Coastal Oasis

Coastal style is one of the best design aesthetics to adopt in your bedroom because of its breezy and relaxed vibe. To achieve this look and the ultimate retreat spot, we suggest you start by surrounding your bedroom with a variety of calming, beachy colors (think off white, sandy beige, soft gray, and tranquil blues, greens, and teals). Then swap in beachy materials like weathered wood, woven rattan/wicker, cotton, and linen. Use these examples as inspiration:

• Lay the foundation with a soft gray rug with a subtle pattern.
• Bring in bedroom furniture with white-washed stains to get the look of weathered wood (like the dresser above), while keeping things light and fresh.
• Dress the bed with soft gray or off-white cotton bedding.
• Add pops of color with throw pillows with yellow, sandy beige, and blue accents.
• Hang wall art depicting coastal scenes and symbols.
• Infuse green, leafy textures with houseplants.
• Swap in woven rattan, wicker, or grass baskets for storage and cozy texture.
• Add coastal decorative objects throughout your bedroom (think coral sculptures, driftwood, knotted sailing rope, seashells, and starfish).

Tip

For more coastal decorating ideas, read Coastal Bedroom Ideas for a Relaxing Escape and Nautical Decorating: The Ultimate Guide to Coastal Decor.

2. Eclectic Bohemian

Are you a traveler or do you have artistic interests? A bohemian bedroom might be the one for you. When it’s done right, a space with bright, bohemian decor exudes creativity in a tasteful way. Boho design is all about neutral colors (think caramel brown, deep yellow, burnt orange, mauve, sage green, and olive green) intermixed with metallic accents and rich pops of your favorite colors (think jewel-toned blues like sapphire, purples like amethyst and magenta, rich red shades like ruby, or a combo of each!). Go all out with warm wood furnishings, woven textures, and vibrant patterns to create the bohemian space you deserve. Review these ideas for more inspiration:

• Opt for a thick area rug with an eccentric pattern and fringed tassel ends.
• Keep your bed neutral to draw the eye to your bedding.
• Create cozy layers and texture with multiple blankets. Opt for an oversized plush comforter in a neutral tone to act as the base for two or three boho-inspired throw blankets.
• Fill your bed with a variety of fun throw pillows of your choosing! You can't go wrong with throw pillows featuring woven designs, fringe or tassel edges, and bold patterns.
• When in doubt, opt for bedroom furniture in warm wood tones like the bookshelf and wall mirror pictured above.
• Sneak in metallic accents like a gold-finish table lamp and copper-finished nightstand for a fun sheen.
• Add even more texture with a boho-inspired pouf ottoman and woven basket storage.
• Fill in the bare space with leafy green houseplants.

Tip!

Ready to get out of your comfort zone? Check out our Free-Spirited Boho Bedroom Ideas guide.

3. Distinguished Farmhouse

You do not need to live on a farm to decorate your bedroom in farmhouse style! With emphasis on light and space, farmhouse style epitomizes timeless, homegrown elegance. Because farmhouse style incorporates down-to-earth, vintage-inspired elements into a refined palette, you can adapt the style to be more easygoing or more composed depending on your taste. Get the look by including a few or all of these elements:

• Start with traditional, vintage-inspired furniture. You can't go wrong with a traditional four-post bed, and an accent chair with nailhead trim or a distressed, painted finish.
• When-in-doubt, choose white and cream finishes for your bed and other furniture. You can also opt for other neutrals like steel black and soft gray, but light colors help you connect to a vintage feel.
• Opt for white or cream-colored bedding in a traditional style.
• Contrast the light neutral aesthetic with a patterned rug and colorful decorative accents like the blue vase pictured above.
• Infuse rustic textures with woven basket storage. Or swap them out for repurposed wood apple crates or metal bins.
• Hang wood paneled wall accents and oversized clocks for rustic charm.

Tip!

Peruse The Ultimate Guide to Farmhouse Style and these 20 Gorgeous Farmhouse Bedroom Ideas to Copy for more farmhouse decorating ideas.

4. Retro Mid-Century Modern

Beautifully marrying retro shapes with modern refinement, mid-century modern style is an incredible choice for a striking, unconventional bedroom. Mid-century modern style is characterized by simple sleek lines, groovy silhouettes, and iconic light fixtures. Read below to achieve the look:

• Make a statement with a retro-inspired area rug. Look for rugs featuring colors like orange, green, and blue for the best results.
• Introduce a mid-century modern bed frame and headboard like the sleek wood bed design above.
• Position a bedroom bench with thin tapered legs to stay true to mid-century modern silhouettes.
• Display abstract artwork above your bed and throughout your room.
• Light the room with space-saving mid-century wall sconces or a sputnik chandelier.
• Change things up with rich-colored bedding in burnt orange, olive green, mustard yellow, sage green, or rich navy to connect to mid-century modern color schemes.
• Look for furniture, rugs, throw blankets, and pillows made of velvet, mohair, faux fur, leather, corduroy, and shag textures.

Tip!

Read through our 19 Decorating Tips for Mid-Century Modern Bedrooms and Mid-Century Modern Decor Ideas for help choosing specific design elements for your retro bedroom.

5. Effortlessly Scandinavian

A more understated, casual take on minimalism, Scandinavian style is soothing and serene. Where other modern styles might prioritize aesthetics before utility, Scandinavian decorating places emphasis on function: Furniture pieces are sturdy, storage units are spacious, and textiles are warm. Scandinavian style can be very diverse, looking anywhere from vintage to modern depending on the materials and accessories you select. A Scandinavian color palette favors warm wood tones and clean white surfaces. Read below for Scandi ideas to implement in your bedroom.

• Go for blond-toned solid wood furniture whenever possible to resemble those found in Scandi aesthetics. Match a blond wood bed with a dresser, wardrobe, and nightstand for a clean, uniform vibe.
• Choose multipurpose storage furniture to fulfill the functional nature of Scandi rooms.
• Opt for bedding and throw pillows in neutral colors. Scandinavian design loves high-contrast interiors, so feel free to blend white, cream, or light gray bedding with black or dark green sheets, throw pillows, and throw blankets.
• Swap in a Scandinavian wishbone-style chair for a nod to clean wood forms.
• Break up the neutral, clean-lined aesthetic with faux animanl skin rugs positioned around the room.
• Hang neutral abstract artwork to blend with modern furnishings. Scandinavian design loves nature, so you can't go wrong with landscapes or nature prints either!
• Add interest with smooth ceramic details like a decorative vase or planter.

Tip!

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6. Rich & Luxurious

Every time you step into your glam bedroom, you'll feel like you're indulging in an ultra-luxurious experience created just for you. Glam decor exudes an almost regal grandness; oversized motifs, metallic accents, rich textiles, and plush upholstery give the entire space a lavish, larger-than-life impact. Here's how to get the look:

• Infuse your bedroom with elements of grandeur by swapping in a four-post canopy bed. If you can choose a canopy bed with a metallic frame and a tufted, upholstered headboard – even better!
• Cover the bed in luxe, quality bedding materials. Opt for ultra-plush down & feather pillows and comforters. Choose breathable linen sheets for summer and luxurious Egyptian cotton options for winter.
• Swap in pillow shams featuring glam statement colors (think gray, pink, and black) and glam designs (think animal print, faux fur, beaded, and glitter-lined)
• Frame the end of your bed with a faux fur ottoman or a button-tufted bench in a sleek velvet material.
• Instantly glamify nightstand sets with identical glass table lamps.
• Add hints of luxury around the room with gold decorative accents like the mirror above.

Tip!

The Ultimate Guide to Glam Decor goes over the key elements to include in your bedroom and any room in need of a luxe upgrade.

7. Upscale French Country

With its emphasis on regal, romantic shapes and details, French-country style is a slightly more upscale take on farmhouse. French-country style is an amazing choice if you're looking to create a quaint but elegant bedroom vibe. Review this list to get the look:

• Make your bed the central element to your French-country bedroom with a decadent button-tufted frame. For added elegance opt for a canopy bed that you can add curtains to or leave as is.
• For sheets, stick with quality materials like linen, Egyptian cotton, or silk.
• For bedding, stick with light, frilly, and textured designs. You can't go wrong with white, cream, taupe, or mauve bedding colors.
• Keep bedroom accent furniture traditional and elegant. Think dressers and nightstands with turned legs and decorative drawer knobs, along with vintage-inspired nailhead accent chairs for a sophisticated vibe.
• Add touches of gold to the room with ornately-detailed decor, mirror/picture frames, or light fixtures.
• Opt for decadent light fixtures like a crystal chandelier or table lamp set equipped with a sculptural base.
• Frame windows with large drapes that add height and elegance to the room.

Tip!

To gain a better understanding of French-country style, read our guide, French-Country Decorating Ideas: What Is French-Country Style?.

8. Simply Minimal

Create a space free of distractions by decorating it minimally. Like most modern decorating styles, minimalism entails clean, sleek lines and simple geometric shapes; however, according to minimalism, fine details are omitted to leave you with a fresh, unpunctuated space. Review these minimalist bedroom must-haves for inspiration:

• Opt for a low-profile modern bed frame. Forgo the headboard for an even more minimalistic look.
• Focus on quality sheets like linen or cotton to maintain a fresh, clean ambience.
• When choosing bedding, go with smooth, textureless comforters made from materials like linen, cotton, or microfiber.
• Look for bedding in neutral or muted colors (think white, pale blue, light pink, sage green, and soft gray) to create a relaxing space.
• Choose furniture with slim profiles and tapered or splayed legs like the bed and nightstand pictured above. This helps keep things open and airy – minimizing clutter.
• Keep light fixtures basic and paired-back. We love how the wall sconces in this bedroom provide accent lighting without cluttering the nightstand.
• Feature a wall mirror to reflect natural light and open up the space.
• Focus on one large-scale art print and just a few pieces of modern decor to strike the right balance.

9. Apartment-Friendly Industrial

Emphasizing function over form, industrial style is an amazing utilitarian choice. Favoring exposed structures over bulky, closed shapes, industrial furniture and decor is less obtrusive than traditional furniture pieces. This decor style is especially conducive to apartment layouts, as popular apartment features like exposed brick and hardwood floors would fit right in with the industrial decor. Get some inspiration for your industrial-themed bedroom aesthetic below:

• Connect to industrial materials with a black metal bed frame and furniture details.
• Stick to a neutral color palette for bedding. Accent white bedding with gray, brown, or black throw pillows and blankets or pair soft gray sheets with black bedding for another industrial-inspired color combo.
• Feature exposed Edison bulb wall lights and black iron light fixtures to achieve the industrial factory effect.
• Introduce a rustic contrast with a cowhide rug or accent chair.
• When in doubt, look for bedroom furniture pieces that feature metal and wood together like a wood and metal bed frame, bookshelf, desk, or dresser.
• Add the finishing touch to your industrial bedroom with metallic decorative objects or sculptures.

Tip!

Considering an industrial theme for your home? Check out these Industrial Decor Ideas for Every Room in the House.

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Learn about even more design and decor options in our guide on Decorating Styles: The Ultimate Guide to Interior Design Aesthetics.

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