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Play With Patterns
Carley Summers
Botanical Schumacher fabric and avant-garde art shine in this spirited bedroom. “The design is full of organic movement and joy,” says designer Corine Maggio of CM Natural Designs.
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Make the Most of an A-frame
David Lauer
An angled roof can easily become a design opportunity. Finished in Sherwin-Williams’s Pure White, this one has two elements of surprise: a compact bookshelf and an understated pendant light. “A-frames have a lot of dead space, and finding ways to make these spaces useful is super rewarding,” says designer Amy Pigliacampo.
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Create Contrast With Shiplap
Molly Rose
Draw the eye up — and temper busy wallpaper — by installing vertical shiplap three-quarters of the way up a wall, suggests designer Janna McCalley.
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Rely on Sage Green
Madeline Harper
Cool and calming, sage green is a perfect hue for bedrooms seeking a subtle pop of color. From the curvy bed frame to luxe drapery, design firm Daley Home lets the earthy shade define this serene bedroom.
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Let Travel Inspire Decor
Lance Gerber
This Moroccan desert-inspired guest room by designer Michelle Boudreau exudes tropical flair thanks to Marrakesh wallpaper and brass palm pendant lights. “This room is full of character, warmth and personality,” she says.
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Wallpaper the Ceiling
Aimée Mazzenga
A classic print is all it takes to mask this sloped ceiling. Take a cue from designer Paloma Contreras, who says she chose to “fully tent the bedroom in a striped wallpaper, which makes the ceiling disappear into the rest of the room.”
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Layer in Warm Reds
Kieran Reeves Photography
Whether it’s with drapes, an area rug or this vintage tapestry hung over the bed, rusty red accents warm up any bedroom design. Here, designer Ashley Ferguson chooses to keep surrounding furniture and seating neutral to allow the red accents to pop.
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Paint a Wall-to-Wall Headboard
Sara Ligorria-Tramp. Design by Julie Rose
Mimic the impact of a piece of furniture with a rich color on the wall and baseboard behind a bed. Here, designer Julie Rose painted a ¼ inch black line to emphasize the cheerful green (Farrow & Ball’s Breakfast Room Green).
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Decorate Open Shelving
Sonya Sellers
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Cover Walls in Paneling
Emily J Followill
For a modern farmhouse feel, install white wood paneling all the way to the ceiling — which works particularly well when paired with exposed beams. To elevate the vintage-inspired look, Liz Williams Interiors adds a taper candle chandelier and canopy bed.
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Weave in Warm Woods
Sara Ligorria-Tramp
From kitchens to bedrooms, warm woods are trending for 2024 — mostly because of their power to cozy up an interior. Take note from designer Emily Henderson and start with an oak bed frame and matching nightstands.
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Add Pops of Pattern
Photo: Read McKendree; Design: Ryann Swan
Even if you prefer a timeless neutral design, don’t miss the chance to bring in a bit of whimsy. Here, designer Ryann Swan chooses a floral fabric for lamp shades, striped throw pillows and a geometric throw blanket for the foot of the bed.
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Highlight an Area Rug
Gieves Anderson
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Choose Timeless White Bedding
Heidi Harris
Reminiscent of a luxe hotel, this all-white bed looks bright, clean and polished. To add a dose of color, Morse Design relies on a geometric area rug.
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Put Your Bed Into an Alcove
Thomas Kuoh
If you have extra room, create a tiny alcove the exact size of your bed frame — an easy way to guarantee more floor space. We love how Studio Munroe adds a striped wallcovering all over and hangs three paintings inside the cove.
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Create Contrast With Black Details
Ema Peter
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Try a Cabin-Chic Style
Gieves Anderson
Turn exposed wood walls into a design statement, just as architecture and interiors studio JAM has done here. To make the space more inviting, layer in textures (think faux fur rugs, cozy bedding and tons of throw pillows).
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, “What’s in My Cart.”
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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