A modern luxury bedroom design sounds like a great idea in theory but pulling it off in practice is easier said than done. What colour scheme do you choose? What furnishings do you buy? What design styles do you embrace? While some decisions and choices are purely subjective, others are based on fundamental principles and characteristics that work. It’s here where you should lay the groundwork and build the foundations for designing a luxury bedroom that works for you.
The Altea Bed with profiled headrest by Georgetti is the epitome of modern luxury.
1. Furnish with purpose
Bedroom furniture has a huge influence on a room’s look and feel. Modern styling means focusing on pieces that have a clean but warm aesthetic. Wooden finishes are great for this as they bring a natural aura of comfort into a space. There are plenty of ways to incorporate this through bed frames, picture frames, closets, drawers etc. Choosing a particularly fine or rich grain of wood will enhance its sense of luxury too.
Modern styling also means being minimalist and selective with your furnishings. Try to keep to the essentials incorporating only what you need, indulging in a few small decorative features as accents if you must. This will eliminate clutter, which is often a major source of stress and tension in a bedroom.
The Houston Bottom Storage Bedbase by Morten Georgsen is great for that extra bit of storage to keep your space neat and tidy.
2. Think carefully about colour
There are several popular colour schemes that people go for and your starting point will depend on the space you’re working with. If you're working with a smaller space, a white bedroom using lighter shades of cream and white makes a lot of sense as it will make your room feel bigger. For a large space, warm shades of orange or red can make a room feel more intimate.
Another idea for a master bedroom is a calming hue of blue or green which can bring refreshing and relaxing vibes. These mimic the colours of the sea and sky, creating the perfect peaceful atmosphere.
If you’re worried about overdoing it with your colour palette, limit your usage to key areas like soft blankets, cushions, throw pillows, and wall decor.
A well balanced colour palette can make all the difference as shown here with the Tufty Bed by B&B Italia.
3. Use layers and texture
Texture and layers are a great way to create tactile warmth on surfaces in your bedroom. For example, elegant throw blankets, carefully placed across your bed can elevate its style and add more depth to your room. They’ll also help you stay warm at night.
They are easy to chop and change, meaning you can experiment with different types of patterned textures and fabrics to adapt to the seasons and trends. You can even create contrasting layers like plush fabrics on a hardwood floor or cotton bedsheets on your bed with a solid frame to add a bit of dimension. As far as modern bedroom design ideas go, this is definitely one of the easier ones.
With gradient blocks of muted tones, the Weave St Bathans Wool Throw is a fantastic way to add texture and layers to your bedroom.
4. Focus on the headboard
Your headboard can actually be a focal point and centrepiece of your room if you use it right. Many luxurious bedrooms feature a sizable headboard to draw attention to an equally large bed.
If you want to amp up the luxury, you can opt for an ornate design. This might feature carved embellishments, be velvet-lined or even tufted. The great thing about these options is that they’ll be very comfortable to use as well when you’re sitting up enjoying breakfast in bed or catching up on a great book at night.
A high-impact headboard, like the Blooming Lovely Headboard, can be a real focal point for a bedroom.
5. Light up the room with style
Lighting presents a great opportunity to modernise a bedroom. So often underutilised or considered only as an afterthought, you can stylise your space through the lighting fixture as well as the light itself which can completely change the ambience of a room.
A pendant light with warm bulbs (2,700 - 3,300K) is a great choice to consider when trying to achieve something modern and luxurious. Some exquisite designer pendant lights are sculptural and artistic and can easily be the focal point in a room. When used in conjunction with warm bulbs, they can really help create a cosy feeling in a space.
Floor lamps and bedside lamps are another great way to add function and style to your bedroom. Again, you’ll find some amazing luxurious designer options that will take things to the next level.
Also, don't disregard the importance of natural light during the day. Maximising the light coming through your windows however you can, using sheer curtains, mirrors or otherwise, is a smart, stylish and healthy thing to prioritise.
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Vibrant lighting brings this bedroom to life with the Montecarlo Bedroom Range by ALF Italia.
6. Nature never goes amiss
The right indoor pot plants will give any bedroom interior an exotic and luxurious feel. These living pieces of decor cost little (as far as decor goes) and are an excellent addition to any bedroom.
There are a number of nice options to consider for this. Spider grass has a natural wild look while chrysanthemums can add vibrant pops of colour. Lemongrass and lavender are known to repel insects and will also spread a pleasant fragrance in the room.
If you don't like indoor plants, try botanical prints instead. You can create the feel of living plants without having the responsibility of caring for them.
A few select plants really elevate this space alongside the exquisite Maiko profile headboard. | Photographer: Andre Vroon
7. Create a clutter-free environment
The modern luxurious bedroom is quite often a minimalist bedroom and needs to be clean, neat and tidy. The easiest way to do this is to do everything you can to create a clutter-free environment. The first step is to be disciplined with your purchases and make sure you remove and don’t acquire any non-essential items. Next, you’ll want to invest in storage solutions for items you only need occasionally.
The right storage solutions will prevent you from having these items lying around all over the place. Such clutter will make your room feel disorganised and messy, completely negating the luxurious aesthetic you're aiming for. Bedside tables are perfect for this as a stylish and discreet way to conceal your possessions.
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These minimal and functional bedside tables are the perfect addition to any bedroom for a clutter free space.
8. Feature a statement piece of wall art
A striking work of art can have many benefits for a luxury bedroom, making it a compelling option to consider.
The most obvious is the focal point it creates, especially for larger rooms that need a bold, eye-catching element that brings everything together. Wall art is also fantastic for accenting your chosen colour scheme or setting a mood for your space.
Art is also full of expression, making it a highly personal addition. It will be a true reflection of you and your interests, making your bedroom unique and meaningful to you.
A work of art, like this exquisite abstract piece at Benson House, can quickly set a sophisticated tone.
9. Conceal your electronics
A large part of this article has been spent discussing the importance of clutter-free environments in modern and luxurious settings. This can sometimes clash with the desire to have electronics in your space for convenience and entertainment, a way many people choose to unwind.
Televisions are a big culprit here, given their size and the way they can dominate a space. Thankfully, there is an elegant solution that allows them to be concealed in a smart and sophisticated way.
Hidden swivel TV lifts are this solution, usually placed at the foot of a bed in a stylishly framed housing that blends in seamlessly like a dresser or drawer. With the press of a button, the motorised lift will bring the TV up whenever you want to watch it.
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Solutions like the Nexus 21 Hidden TV Lift & Motorised Swivel are an elegant way to conceal your electronics.
Create your own modern luxury bedroom design
To achieve a luxury master bedroom design and look, you need to consider colour, furniture, textures, and the overall aesthetic. It requires a lot of attention to detail when planning but doing so can transform a bland room into one you’ll be happy to retreat to at the end of the day and wake up to every morning.
(This article was updated on 5th December 2023)
