How to Design a Contemporary Bedroom

Contemporary bedroom design is about simplicity. This design style is anchored around clean lines and few accessories. Use a contemporary bedroom design when you want a simple, streamlined retreat at the end of a busy day. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Solid-colored bedding or duvet
  • Paint
  • Solid-colored curtains
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Instructions

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      Paint the walls a neutral color. This isn't a hard and fast rule, though. If you don't like neutrals, a bold color is fine, just as long as all the walls are one color.

    • 2

      Choose solid colored bedding for the most streamlined look. Your bedding must be void of prints or patterns in order to maintain the simplicity of the contemporary design.

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      Use only a few wall hangings. Choose just a couple of your favorite pieces to hang on the walls.

    • 4

      Keep the furniture simple. Choose furniture that does not have embellishments or adornments such as intricate trim work or moldings.

    • 5

      Nix the knick-knacks. The idea of contemporary design is for the room to be clean and simple. A variety of knick-knacks on every flat surface creates a cluttered look.

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      Hang solid-colored curtains. Choose a color that complements both the bedding and the walls.

Tips & Warnings

  • Get paint chips. Before you begin buying things, go to a home improvement store and pick up a few paint chips with complementary color schemes.

  • Buy a duvet. You don't have to buy a brand new comforter for your bed. Instead, buy a less expensive duvet to cover your existing comforter.

  • Opt for black-and-white photos; they compliment any decorating style.

  • Keep picture frames simple. Fancy picture frames will throw off the clean and simple lines you are trying to create.

  • Limit your color combinations. Using too much color, even if they are solid colors, creates "visual noise."

  • If you must use prints, stick with simple patterns. For example, it is fine to use a neutral-colored Jacquard print as long as the print is one color and not different or contrasting colors.

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