Give your space a modern refresh with these fresh design ideas.

If it’s been a few years (or longer!)

since you’vespruced up your bedroom, it might be time to show it some TLC.

white bedroom with wood headboard

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Modern bedrooms now feel more collected over time and personalized.

Nature-Inspired Bedroom Decor

Annie Schlechter

Contemporary design doesn’t need to feel cold and industrial.

it’s possible for you to fuse in warm touches from nature via theorganic modern interior style.

bedroom with velvet green headboard

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To further add interest, consider applying some wood details.

Consider mixing in one or two traditional pieces to add some texture and variety.

However, wallpaper is still a common sight in freshly updated homes.

cream bedroom with natural elements

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The key is to select a design that feels contemporary, like a nice geometric pattern with soothing colors.

This custom wood headboard that spans the entire length of the wall is a great example.

Your bedroom should feel like an art gallery with statement pieces that command your attention.

green walls with cream bedroom furniture

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Even useful items, like youroverhead bedroom lighting, can be a work of art.

But like any thriving trend, it runs the risk of falling out of style quickly.

While gray itself will always be a classic, avoid using too much of it in a space.

white bedroom with wood furniture

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Aim to break it up with some other neutrals, like its cool-toned cousin, navy.

Mix Patterns

Nicholas Johnson

Patterns are a great way to give your contemporary bedroom an eclectic edge.

it’s possible for you to further add balance by tossing a few solid neutrals to the space.

white bed against blue patterned wallpaper

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A tri-color scheme incorporates three main colors.

Layered Window Treatments

KERRY KIRK

Curtains are quintessentially traditional features in a bedroom.

One way to give them an updated edge is to combine them with a practical, easy-to-close shade.

black bedroom wall with cream bed

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In other words, pretty much anything goes.

It can easily change the entire mood of the space.

Modern Victorian Aesthetic

Modern design choices play extremely well withVictorian touches.

bedroom

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The end result is a room full of dramatic juxtapositions.

Contemporary Bedroom Accent Wall

John Granen

Behind a bed is the perfect place for anaccent wall.

The extra back support will make this furniture additioneven more functional.

master bedroom with neutral colors and two signs saying “live by the sun” and “love by the moon”

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This may mean sticking to alimited neutral color paletteor keeping art to a minimum.

Curating an environment that isn’t overstimulating encourages creativity.

Look for bedding, lighting, and bedside tables that show off simple and clean lines.

Bedroom with blue vaulted ceiling

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Aim to work with a modern color scheme.

Neutrals like white, brown, black, and tan always look trendy and never fall out of style.

Low-Profile Furniture

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Modern mattresses no longer requirebulky box springs.

black accent wall in bedroom with white bed

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Most simply need a foundation, and foundations come in a variety of heights.

white bedroom with wood beams

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bedroom couch with wood beam ceiling

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white and blue midcentury bedroom

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bed in bedroom with grey low frame

two-tone wall color with gray upholstered bed; white bedding; and bedside table with gold leaning mirror, lamp and decor

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a beautiful inlaid wood accent wall in a white bedroom

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white bedroom with gray furniture

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Country french bedroom with gray accent wall

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white bedroom with two wood twin beds

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white bedroom with black lighting

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white room with cream bed

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a bedroom with a tall black headboard and big area rug with two lamps and a pendant light.

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white bedroom with wood walls and ceiling

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white bedroom with brown furniture

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