Cosy Bedroom Decorating Ideas
Your bedroom is more than just a place to sleep, it’s a sanctuary, a place you want to feel comfortable, cosy and relaxed in. Regardless of whether you have a snug cosy room or a spacious master suite, the possibilities for transforming your bedroom into a warm and welcoming space are endless.
In this blog, we’ll look at inspirational bedroom decorating ideas for small bedrooms and large bedrooms and consider some budget-friendly options to help you create the bedroom you’ve always wanted.
Make the Bed a Focal Point
More often than not, the bed will always be the focal point of your room, as it tends to be the biggest piece of furniture. As you sleep here, its placement is important! When it comes to bedroom layout ideas, it often depends on the size of your room. If you have the space, the best place to position your bed is against the wall opposite your door but if possible you don’t want your bed directly in line with the door, just slightly to one side.
It’s also good to have your headboard against a solid wall, as opposed to underneath a window and for there to be space on either side of the bed. Once you’ve got the placement right, it’s all about the style. Bed design has come a long way in recent years, with a whole array of contemporary and traditional styles to choose from. From decadent sleigh beds to sleek panelled beds, choose a style which aligns to your chosen aesthetic, and if you opt for a fabric upholstery, its colour can also contribute to your design.
Bedroom Furniture
There is a lot of functional furniture you need in a bedroom, such as a bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers but there’s also some furniture which you can introduce which can help to create a cosy, inviting space. Bedside tables, a bedroom chair and if you have a larger room, a dressing table can all contribute to the overall style and practicality of your interior.
Inject Some Colour
If you’re looking for simple bedroom decorating ideas, they don’t come any easier than injecting a little bit of colour into your space. If you want to create a cosy and inviting space, think along the lines of warm colours such as earthy tones, yellows and burnt oranges. If you want to create something a little calmer, cooler colours such as pale blues, lilacs or greens can help to create a restful ambience.
Make a Statement with a Headboard
When deciding which bedroom styles suit your home, your headboard can really help you lean into that aesthetic and create a stylish focal point. If you’ve chosen a contemporary décor, a sleek headboard with clean lines such as the Wokingham can make a design statement, whereas if you’ve opted for a traditional look and feel, a headboard like the Windsor can make all the difference.
Small Bedroom Decorating Ideas
You may think that there are more limited ideas when it comes to decorating a small bedroom but that’s absolutely not the case. With some creative thinking, you can turn your small bedroom into a cosy space you can’t wait to retreat to after a busy day.
Space-Saving Furniture
The key to decorating in small bedrooms is making the most of the space you have. That under-the-bed space is hugely beneficial if you use it in the right way. Think about ottomans or divans that have a dual purpose, providing you with a both a bed and a large storage compartment, such as the Bampton Ottoman or Barnsley Divan. Additional space-saving furniture includes wall-mounted desks, folding beds or a super stylish bed in a box. Not only do they free up much needed floor space, they look good doing it.
Barnet Single Bed in a Box
Light and Airy Colour Schemes
With a smaller room, the colour you use on your walls can make a real difference to how the space feels. Colours such white, light grey and cool pastel shades will create a sense of spaciousness. And if you want to try and make the room feel bigger, painting your walls and ceilings in a similar colour can help.
Make Use of Mirrors
Mirrors are a great way to make a room feel bigger – especially if they are placed near a window or opposite a light source.
Standing Tall
Make the most of the space you have by introducing tall bookshelves or hanging plants. This will draw the eye upwards and can make the room appear taller.
The key with a small bedroom is to utilise the space you have. You don’t want to overcrowd it with too many accessories, as this can make it feel cluttered and a little overwhelming. By using some simple space-saving hacks to give your room a more minimal aesthetic, you can create a welcoming and stylish space.
Large Bedroom Decorating Ideas
With a larger room, there are lots of opportunities to be really creative. Use the space to create zones within your bedroom and add some statement furniture to create stylish focal points.
Defined Zones
Create separate areas for different activities, such as sleeping, relaxing, or working.
Statement Furniture
Introduce some standout pieces of furniture that exude charm and style. A luxurious, fabric headboard could become a focal point in your space, or a cosy armchair draped with a chunky knit throw could form part of an inviting reading nook. Mix textures and materials to elevate the room’s elegance – for example, a velvet chair, a linen headboard and a wooden bookshelf. Mixing it up helps to give your room its own persona so don’t be afraid to experiment.
Bold Colour Palette
Create a cosy ambience with darker tones such as navy, charcoal or emerald green. Not only can darker colours add depth, but they also add a touch of luxury.
Layer Your Lighting
It’s amazing how much difference the right lightbulb can make. A warm soft light versus a brighter white light will immediately change the look and feel of your room. This is where you go last thing at night, where you’re go to rest and recharge, so leave the bright lights out and bring the soft lights in. Add in extra lighting through lamps, fairy lights and candles, all of which will create a cosy glow perfect for helping you to unwind.
Decorative Accents
With a big space there’s room to add some stylish accessories. This could be oversized artwork, a big Fiddle Leaf Fig or a beautiful chandelier.
Decorating a Guest Bedroom?
Bedroom inspiration for your guest bedroom should be very similar to your main bedrooms – it doesn’t want to feel like an afterthought, it wants to feel cosy and welcoming. If you need to store things in it, try to use storage that isn’t too obvious, such as a divan base or within a wardrobe.
Calming colours and cosy accessories such as throws and cushions can create an elegant yet inviting aesthetic, while candles and soft lighting can add to the cosiness of your space.
Offering your guests a good night’s sleep is the best thing you can do, so a good quality mattress will make all the difference!
Decorating a Kids Bedroom?
Kids’ bedroom decorating ideas should focus on what your child is interested in, so that you can create an interior which reflects their personality. Think about wall décor, cosy reading nooks with soft comfy chairs, fun accessories such as lightshades and rugs and try not to spend too much money – the chances are your whatever your child is interested in now, they may not be interested in in a few years’ time!
Or Maybe Decorating a Loft Bedroom?
A loft bedroom can be a wonderfully characteristic space but it takes a little more creativity to use it well, given the low angled ceilings that usually come with this style of room. Loft bedroom decorating ideas can include building storage into the eaves, using a statement headboard as a focal point and incorporating natural textures to bring that extra level of cosiness.
Don’t be afraid of your beams, make them into a feature!
What About Colour Themes?
Sometimes one colour isn’t enough, and you’d like to have a colour scheme in your space that has two or more colours. So what colour combinations work in a cosy bedroom? If you like the idea of incorporating a burnt orange, consider pairing it with a neutral shade such as light greys, tans or whites. If green is on your list of potential colours, consider pairing it with whites, greys or creams, or if you like the idea of a vintage aesthetic, combine it with a pale pink. Mauve and cream are also a dream combination, particularly when you add in pops of gold to bring some additional warmth to your space. Whichever colour combination you like the look of, create a mood board where you can bring them together, and sit with it for a few weeks before making any final decisions.
Mix it Up with Patterns
The beauty of patterns in interior design is that there no hard and fast rules – if you like the look of a few patterns, then don’t be afraid to introduce them into your space. The key is not too much too close, give each pattern space to breathe.
If you have want to introduce patterns into your space, then try not to go crazy with lots of colours as well – there can be too much of a good things, and lots of colour and lots of pattern can be a little overwhelming.
Budget-Friendly Tips
If you’re trying to restyle your bedroom on a budget, there are plenty of things you can do that won’t break the bank.
Upcycle and Repurpose
Give an old piece of furniture a new lease of life with a lick of paint. Consider chalk paint if you want to create a vintage look and feel.
DIY Artwork
We can’t all create masterpieces but with the help of stencils you can create something truly lovely that will cost a fraction of the price.
Textured Fabrics
Introducing layers of texture into your space can change the aesthetic and it can be done through simple accessories such as a throw or cushions on your bed, a rug or a wall hanging.
Plant Power
Not only do plants purify the air but they help you to connect with the outdoors. If you don’t have the room or the budget for a big plant, add some small pot plants or some hanging plants.
Working From Home Set-Up
With the pandemic creating a whole new demographic of home workers, the home office became much more of a focus these past few years. While some people liked working from their kitchen table, others used a spare bedroom to create a cosy office space, which they could close the door on at the end of the day. The beauty of a home office is that it doesn’t have to be a formal environment, it’s your room and you can design it to suit you. Choose a space in your room for a desk and find one that complements your aesthetic. Also think about what your background will be, if you’re doing zoom calls, you could place your desk with a feature wall in the background, or some bookshelves, art etc.
Storage should also be a consideration to ensure you don’t build up too much clutter, while an accent chair will give you a comfortable place to make phone calls or sit and enjoy a cup of tea. House plants in an office space are also a worthy addition, helping to create a calm ambience. If your room needs to double up as a bedroom and an office, choosing a sofa bed over a standard bed gives you the space you need in the day (as well as a comfy chair to sit on), while still offering a great night’s sleep for any guests you have staying.
Your bedroom should be a place to relax and unwind. Before making any significant changes, spend some time really looking at your room and deciding what currently works and what doesn’t. You don’t have to change everything all at once, instead you could make incremental changes and see how that changes the look and feel of your space. Create a moodboard of things you’ve seen and slowly but surely you can turn your bedroom into the perfect sanctuary.
