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.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

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

1. 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.

3. 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.

6. 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.

Resources

• View pictures of contemporary bedrooms for inspiration.
• Browse through contemporary bedroom furniture.