Your bedroom, your style

Bedroom design ideas, inspiration & styles

Create a bedroom that reflects your lifestyle, feels calm, and works beautifully. From minimalist layouts to storage solutions, find inspiration and expert tips to make it yours.

It can be tempting to design a bedroom in a way that simply mimics an interior design style. However, crafting a bedroom’s design around the room’s intended use and the mood you want it to evoke will yield a much more satisfying result. Not only will this simple method help you to create a stunning bedroom that you adore, but it will also ensure that the room is practical and functional. Plus, it won’t go out of style once a new trend comes along.

Start with the essentials A bed, lighting, and a night stand. From there, layer in elements that reflect how you want the space to feel – whether calm, spacious, or a place to unwind. For example, want your room to be a place to unwind? A meditation corner complete with a comfortable floor cushion, aromatherapy, and a few live plants may be just the ticket to tranquility. Want the room to feel spacious? Stick with the basics and slowly build from there. Limiting furnishings is the top tip to make any room feel larger. Plus, ensuring lots of natural light and that all corners be adequately illuminated will also go a long way in creating more visual space.

Find your ideal layout

Your bed and room size will guide the layout. Smaller rooms suit a centered bed on the back wall, while larger ones benefit from subtle zoning, for example using a reading chair or small desk to divide the space.

Woman holding fabric swatches in front of a mood board with interior photos and samples in a bright, modern workspace

What’s the right bed size for your room? If you dream about a bigger bed, you aren’t alone. Generally, you need around 22 inches of walking space on both sides and the foot of the bed. Anything less can make the room feel cramped. Large beds can also work in small bedrooms but this takes a bit more planning and creativity. For example, you may need a platform bed with storage in place of your dresser and to swap out your night stands for a couple of small floating shelves and mounted wall lamps.

To headboard or not?

A headboard can instantly elevate your space, whether you go for a soft, upholstered style or a minimal wooden design. Both are available with Element. Prefer a clean, open look? You can also choose a bed without a headboard, ideal for saving space or keeping things pared back.

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Minimalist bedroom with a low-profile Element bed, light bedding, and wooden Element nightstands, viewed through open curtains in a white structure.

Embrace Storage

Smart storage is essential, especially in small bedrooms. Beds with storage, ottomans, or sofa beds help keep things tidy, making your space feel bigger and more serene.

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Shop the look

Soft tones, layered textures, and clean lines come together to create a calm, contemporary bedroom – the essence of Danish design.

Element upholstered bed in light beige bedding in a classic room
Element upholstered bed in light beige bedding in a classic room
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Decorate a small bedroom

Decorating any bedroom is quite the undertaking but small bedrooms come with an extra layer of challenges. However, this doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style or comfort.

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Get advice from our interior designers

Need help designing your bedroom? Our in-store interior designers can co-create a space that reflects your style, enhances your lifestyle, and feels just right.