Bedroom ideas for women have come a long way in the last few years and really anything goes as long as you love it. However, it can be difficult to know where to start when you really want to create a room from scratch. We asked a variety of design experts to share their top tips for designing bedroom ideas for women that are luxurious but also warm and inviting.
Bedroom ideas for women – add style, elegance and sophistication to your sleeping area
Below we’ve rounded up bedroom ideas that work for women – but men, don’t let that stop you from indulging in them too. These gorgeous designs are also suitable as bedroom ideas for men.
1. Choose rich reds for a cozy, feminine feel
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Thinking carefully about your bedroom color ideas is crucial to get the room scheme right as color has the power to change the mood in your bedroom ideas for women.
“You can’t beat reds and blushes together, they’re warming and cocooning, making them ideal for calming yet stylish small bedroom ideas,” says Jennifer Ebert, Digital Editor, Homes & Gardens. “Add tactile elements like linen bedding and a vintage patterned rug, and the space becomes a cozy sanctuary with a touch of drama.”
2. Opt for ice cream tones in combination with white
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“Shutters are a great way to complement and complement your home’s decor. Our color matching service offers the ability to mirror the tones of walls and furniture to create a streamlined look,” says Sam Tamlyn, General Manager at Shutterly Fabulous. “Alternatively, they can also make a great design statement; A soft pastel color will enhance a modern or traditional bedroom and make your shutters the focal point of the room. Simple, uncomplicated furnishings and accessories in muted colors complete a bold and vibrant look.”
3. Choose ruffles and ruffles
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“A beautiful blend of linen and hemp makes these lovely bed linens wonderfully soft and breathable – ideal for warmer weather,” says Chrissie Rucker OBE and founder of The White Company. “I love its modern vintage ruffles that add softness to any room. In a soft blue and white stripe or a gorgeous pure white, it also pairs and mixes beautifully. Both hemp and linen are environmentally friendly and are among the most sustainable crops in the world.’
4. Bring the outside in with fresh greens and off-whites
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“This white bedroom idea is fortunate to have plenty of natural light and when we designed it we wanted to complement the view and bring in elements from the outside to create a restful and welcoming bedroom,” says Katie Lion, senior interior designer at Kitesgrove .
“The green velvet headboard that we designed in collaboration with Ensemblier is a focal point for the space and references the green nature outside, while the gallery of pressed flora and fauna gives the space a beautiful organic and decorative form. The neutral walls add a subtle warmth to the space that brings the scheme together with its soft green undertones.’
5. Create a soothing reading nook with muted tones and leafy motifs
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“For a soothing sleep that inspires a feminine space, combine delicate motifs like leaf prints and botanical wallpaper designs in soft, muted tones like plaster pink, warm grays, or deep olive green with natural fibers like linen and jute to create a restful, restful interior that is charming and pretty too,” says Kate French, creative director at Dado.
A reading nook in a bedroom should be intimate, so creating one doesn’t mean sacrificing a lot of space. However, what matters is seating that is comfortable to sit in and colors and textures that are appealing to a woman.
6. Combine beautiful textures for an elegant scheme
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“Bedrooms for women don’t have to be pink or floral to be feminine. Mixing luxe textures like silk and cashmere in a sophisticated, muted color palette results in an elegant and feminine scheme,” says Deborah Fiddy, CEO and co-founder of Gingerlily. “Bedrooms are such personal spaces that for me it’s about creating a sanctuary that ensures you feel comfortable and rested for the day ahead. I firmly believe that wellness and self-care should start with taking care of your sleep health, from creating a relaxed, sanctuary-style interior to your linens and bedtime ritual.
“To ensure a design scheme doesn’t feel too pared down, I like to add a statement rug that, while creating a design impact in a bedroom, is not visible on the bed and thus doesn’t detract from the soothing lulling feeling that a bedroom has should embody.’
7. Opt for a luxurious side table – or two
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“There is certain bedroom furniture that is essential in a bedroom, and the bedside table is a necessary luxury,” says Sue Jones, co-founder and creative director of OKA. “However, you don’t have to settle for a traditional storage piece; Our set of nested Versailles side tables is perfect as it provides a top shelf for your books and a table lamp while less aesthetically pleasing personal items are stored on the shelf below.
“If you have a smaller bedroom, the open space underneath can make all the difference by creating the illusion of a larger space. The mirror glass doesn’t hurt either.”
8. Choose a stylish wall light that complements the room
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“Upgrade your current decor by choosing bedroom lighting ideas that fit seamlessly into your scheme,” say Jen and Mar, co-founders of Interior Fox. “A soft hue that complements the wall color adds a subtle but eye-catching look.
“Once you’ve decided on fittings made of a certain metal, incorporate them into your lamp. Metal hardware is a great way to bring a modern yet elegant twist to a traditional hue.”
9. Design your bedroom around organic silhouettes
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“We love designing modern bedroom ideas that lean towards soft, romantic and light textures that create an ethereal and tranquil feel, allowing the space to serve as a retreat at the end of the day,” says Maureen Ursino, chief designer at Ursino Interiors.
This bedroom was designed around organic silhouettes upholstered in linen and bouclé, backed by a soft vintage wool rug in tones of coral and pink.’
10. Pattern mix for a casual country house look
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“In this attic bedroom, we tried to create a cozy environment without being overly fussy,” says Henriette von Stockhausen, creative director at VSP Interiors. ‘A small format wallpaper by Robert Kime and a Jean Monro print are combined with a candy stripe fabric on an antique chair and a beautiful vintage kantha quilt by Nushka for a relaxed feel.’
How can I make my bedroom beautiful?
The easiest way to make a bedroom look beautiful is with a well thought out color scheme. There is no right or wrong when designing a bedroom. The main consideration when deciding on the best bedroom colors for your space is the available light that is coming in and secondly how you respond to it.
Introducing an eye-catching bed and beautiful headboard ideas are another great way to add beauty and style to your bedroom. Choose an eye-catching bed and set it up in a way that grabs your attention as you enter the room. Go for a design that will instantly define the style of the rest of the room.
Add a headboard or pass an eye-catching artwork across the bed to draw attention. To make the headboard stand out, go for something oversized.