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While a textured wall hanging and a not-so-traditional leather headboard lean toward modern aesthetics, the Roman shade andthrow pillowsoffer nods to traditional design. When it comes to decorating, there really are no rules, so get what you like, and you’ll find a way to make everything work together. Although clearly influenced by vintage aesthetics , the herringbone floors, contemporary light fixture, and velvetheadboardmake this bedroom decidedly modern.

You can use it as a bookshelf where all your books are handy when you stretch on the bed and wish to discover a new story. Unique shape to the bedwill add character to the bedroom design. For the readers, a bedroom is only complete with a personalized library. Create a cozy library nook with bookshelves and place an armchair where you can sit, unwind, read, and travel to all the fictional places.

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Contemporary bedrooms are sleek and serene, with a bright and airy feel and pared-down detailing. Furniture that’s designed with clean lines and simple silhouettes will fit right into this aesthetic. Dial up the warmth with vibrant accents, soft textures and the warmth of wood. Beautifully put together, this boy’s bedroom is one that will grow with your child. Soft blue-and-white striped wallpaper serves as a backdrop to sturdy bunk beds, helping to balance and centre the space. The modular wardrobe design and study desk, both in a cheerful shade of lemon, complement the blue and green accents all around the room.

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The modern aesthetic is redefined in this jewel box of a guest room in Lisbon, where a custom velvet bed is paired with a vintage Berber rug. It’s a master class in relaxation, if not a really bold color palette. Whether it’s a repeating square, triangle, or diamond, sometimes the most straightforward motifs can make the biggest statement.

This bedroom by Bespoke Only leans into the perfectly undone look. Layer a fluffy duvet with a lightweight textured linen throw for a relaxed vibe that will have you ready to crawl back into bed. Boating plenty of natural tones, minimal yet intentional decor, and a live plant, it’s the ultimate place to relax. Pay a nod to Parisian style by incorporating French architectural elements into your bedroom where possible—we see them here on the carved bed and nightstands.

Mind-Blowing Realistic Pencil Drawings By Artist Rafael Konishi

Even if you’re too tired to read anything come bedtime, the mere presence of books in the bedroom can foster the sense of tranquillity and relaxation found in a library. We’ve all got the memo that reading books is more conducive to a good night’s sleep than blue-light emitting screens but the temptation to scroll is high. Making space for a library nook in your bedroom is a strong visual reminder to reach for a book and put that phone on Do Not Disturb. Ginger Curtis is the author of Beauty By Design and a sought-after speaker and design and lifestyle expert.

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