75 Modern Bedroom Ideas That Are the Most Stylish Sanctuaries

Truth: One needn’t use a popcorn ceiling to bring texture to a room. As this Parisian bedroom graciously proves, a monochrome moment can be interesting when exhibiting various textures. The wall treatment draws the eye upward, while the bouclé headboard creates added dimension. Designer Sarah Dray then added further layering by means of curtains in a Dedar fabric and a soft-to-the-touch rug. Voilà!

We’re nearly ready to nestle into the linens of the calming bedroom in this New York apartment and hunker down for the evening. The space exudes soft, earthy hues against the diffused light of the window treatment, a bojagi artwork by Wonju Seo. The antique Korean chest—a family heirloom—adds a personal touch.

Incorporating velvet anything into the bedroom is a surefire way to flex that glamour muscle. While ELLE DECOR A-List designer Rayman Boozer gave the other rooms in this Harlem duplex a raucous treatment of unexpected patterns and textures, the primary bedroom is a tastefully opulent escape. Here, a custom headboard in a Romo velvet is complemented by a velvet bed throw by Toast. All of it is cocooned by peacock blue walls painted in Benjamin Moore’s Blue Danube. We’ve never been so happy to be blue!

In this bedroom by ELLE DECOR A-List designer Rafael de Cárdenas, angular lines and sleek furnishings do not add up to an unfeeling aesthetic. The curtains, rug, and bed linens create texture and softness that complements the undulating lines of the architecture’s warm wood.

Do you have a pen? Ok, write this down: walnut brown walls. If you’re not totally sold, the design of this Hollywood Hills bungalow should alleviate all concerns. The canopied walnut bed, with a velvet bedcover, is the cherry on top of what will surely be many a good dream in this restful space.

This primary bedroom, the end-of-day retreat for designer Elad Yifrach, is meant to be an ocular “palate cleanser” after a long day of visual stimulation. The walls are covered in a neutral grass cloth that scatters light like an overexposed photo, and the bed is topped with sage green linen that has been acid washed to “kill the vibrant tones.”

In the primary bedroom of this Brooklyn apartment, designer Darren Jett threw the rulebook out the window. Rather than sticking to the standard plush headboard, he anchored the scene with a bespoke bedpost made of Antigua Verde marble, giving the room a unique panache that needs no soft edges or plush pillows to be sophisticated.

Incorporating natural elements brings a sense of tranquility and warmth to a modern bedroom. Just ask Matthew Harris, who incorporated oak paneling into the primary bedroom of his Lisbon apartment, topping it off with an opulent Gubi pendant. Further enhance the outdoor-indoor connection by allowing natural light to flood the space through large windows or skylights.

Who says adults get to have all the fun? In this kids’ bedroom designed by ELLE DECOR A-List Titan Robert Couturier, a soft pink canopy graces the bed, creating a sense of lighthearted fun as well as elegant style.

Take cues from this colorful Manhattan triplex bedroom and change up the bedding and upholstery for an instant touch of drama. Here, Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder mixed Holland & Sherry textiles with a vintage Japanese obi, rounding the space out with more traditional pieces like the antique Murano chandelier.

Have you ever met a color so calming? At the Future Perfect’s new gallery-slash-home in Los Angeles, founder David Alhadeff opted for a custom mocha wall color and a bronze bedspread in the primary bedroom. It’s like a giant bear hug. We’re especially loving the Luigi Crassevig rocking chair, which offers another spot for unwinding.

This New York City bedroom, designed by Apparatus CEO and cofounder Gabriel Hendifar, is dressed with distinctive works of art and a warm color palette. The latter is achieved through the brass in the pendant by Apparatus, the rosy bedcover from Zak + Fox, and natural light galore.

Photographs and paintings are the common go-to for creating visual interest above the bed. But designer Todd Raymond opted for a tapestry as an alternative, pairing the textile by Pauline Esparon with a wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries. The result is a restrained, tranquil look.

Mint-green and purple make for a lavish duo in the primary bedroom of Dedar co-owner Caterina Fabrizio’s Milan residence. These plush, silk-velvet textiles paired with moody throw pillows are the picture of charm. And if there’s anything we can learn from Fabrizio, it’s that no design choice has to be forever. “You have to continue to be inspired,” she tells ELLE DECOR. “Otherwise, you don’t have fun.”

Whether it’s a repeating square, triangle, or diamond, sometimes the most straightforward motifs can make the biggest statement. In the bedroom of landscape designer Jenny Graham’s Argentina home, a custom bed brightens up the otherwise minimalist scheme.

When it comes to filling a place with furniture, be sure it doesn’t speak louder than the room itself. Such was Keri Russell’s thought process when orchestrating the design of her own bedroom in this Brooklyn brownstone. “With so much wood in the equation, it could have turned into a cliché of farmhouse chic,” Russell told ELLE DECOR, “so I stuck with a neutral palette, kept it spare, and worked in as many textures as I could without straying into girly territory.” Here, the headboard fabric and bedding are by Matteo, the sheepskin rug is by IKEA, and the chandelier is an antiques-fair find. The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Stone Hearth.

Create a soothing ambience through well-thought-out lighting, as this dark and sleek retreat in this Chelsea apartment has in spades. Le Whit’s Liza Curtiss and Corey Kingston incorporated a combination of contemporary ambient, task, and accent lighting to cater to different moods and activities. Hot tip: Install dimmers to adjust the intensity and for a soft, relaxing atmosphere.

Understated patterns take center stage in designer Eva Bradley’s artful refuge, with dramatic views of San Francisco. Here, bold wallpaper and abstract designs add depth and dimension. We’re especially loving the “ribbon” artwork by Angela Chrusciaki Blehm, which introduces a focal point to the bedroom.

Incorporating natural elements brings a sense of tranquility and warmth to a modern bedroom. Take, for instance, this townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side designed by Augusta Hoffman, where soft fabrics, amped up with Pierre Frey pillows, create a serene color scheme that feels like a private oasis.

The modern aesthetic is redefined in this jewel box of a guest room in Lisbon, where a custom velvet bed is paired with a vintage Berber rug. It’s a master class in relaxation, if not a really bold color palette.