Designing a Master Bedroom

Your master bedroom is one of the most used rooms in your home – it’s where you start your day, unwind with a book in the evening and get a good night’s sleep. It’s a space to reset and relax, and being intentional about its energy is a good place to begin. Keep scrolling for an easy-to-follow formula for setting up the perfect master bedroom.

A stylishly decorated bedroom featuring a Soho Home Belsa bed with a deep blue velvet headboard and footboard, and a wooden frame. The bed is dressed with white linens, a textured cream-colored throw, and several decorative pillows in brown and patterned fabrics. Two wooden nightstands with brass accents flank the bed, each topped with a pleated peach-toned lamp. Above the bed hangs a large, multi-tiered chandelier with a textured glass or shell-like appearance. A large abstract painting with muted tones of beige, blue, black, and orange hangs on the wall above the headboard. To the right, a white fireplace mantel with a dark opening and a round mirror above it is visible. The room has light beige walls and a patterned rug in shades of blue, beige, and brown covers the wooden floor. Natural light enters from a window on the left, partially obscured by a light-colored curtain. The overall aesthetic is luxurious and contemporary with a touch of vintage charm

Choose your style

Before you begin sourcing decor and furniture, figure out what design style you gravitate towards. We always recommend creating a Pinterest board with inspiration, so you can see everything put together in one place.

Select the right size bed for you (and your space)

Having a large bed is great, but it’s no fun to climb over your partner to get into your spot. As a general rule of thumb, having three feet on either side of your bed gives you plenty of space for nightstands and to easily make the bed.

Cut the clutter

No matter the size of your master bedroom, there are simple clutter-hiding solutions that will keep your space tidy. Bedskirts conceal under-the-bed bins, nightstands with drawers make it easy to tuck away bedside essentials and small trays/baskets on dressers serve as catch-alls for smaller items.

Create balance

Bedrooms lend themselves well to symmetry, and balance can easily be achieved by using the bed as the focal point. Place nightstands on either side with matching lamps and balance them with similar decor, like picture frames, small plants and candles. Add matching (or coordinating) sets of pillows, and hang similar artwork above each nightstand.

Don’t skip functional decor

Decorating your master bedroom is the fun part, but don’t add decor without a plan. Is your bedroom where you get ready in the morning? Place a mirror above your dresser. Are your hardwood floors too cool in the morning? Stay warm with an area rug (and use our guide to make sure it’s the right size!)

Invest in quality bedding

There’s no denying that quality bedding looks better, but they also can improve your overall quality of sleep. Natural fabrics are soft and breathable, unlike their synthetic counterparts. You’ll likely also get a better night’s rest if you’re comfortable!

Consider a color scheme

Similar to deciding on your design style, selecting the right color scheme is essential in creating a restful, relaxing space. Color really does set the tone for the overall mood, so it’s important to get it right. Try out these five color combinations for maximum serenity (link to color palettes)

A charming and eclectic bedroom corner featuring a bed with a textured, scalloped headboard in muted green and yellow tones. The bed is dressed with white linens, patterned throw pillows including a dark floral one, and a colorful quilt with yellow and blue leaf-like designs. A small, vintage-style nightstand with a dark wood top and two brown cabinet doors sits beside the bed. On the nightstand, there is a small brass lamp with a pleated shade, a vase of pink tulips, and a small white object. A patterned rug in cream and black lies partially under the bed on a wooden floor. A light gray door is slightly ajar, revealing a glimpse into another room. A floral patterned robe hangs on the back of the door. Above the bed, two framed pieces of artwork with playful animal illustrations adorn the white wall. A small, round wall-mounted light fixture is also visible above the nightstand.

A cozy and traditionally styled bedroom featuring a bed with a woven rattan headboard and white and mustard-colored bedding. A wooden bedside table with three drawers sits to the left of the bed, topped with a black teapot, a white vase with dried flowers, and a small stack of books. A vintage-style wall lamp with a white shade and brass accents is mounted on the wall above the nightstand. The walls are covered in a subtle patterned wallpaper above white wainscoting with vertical panels. A light-colored dress hangs on a hook on a white door on the left side of the image. A woven pendant light fixture hangs from the ceiling. A patterned rug in muted tones lies on the wooden parquet floor. The overall atmosphere is warm, inviting, and slightly rustic.

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