In contrast to modern interior designs that can be minimal and cold, the contemporary style emits a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The fundamentals of contemporary design revolve around sophisticated yet simple textures, clean lines, and a place to showcase your space while eliminating clutter.
Our experts will walk you through the basics of crafted contemporary bedroom ideas that will give you clean, sleek, and beautiful results. By sticking to a few basic rules, you’ll have the perfect contemporary-style bedroom. If you find that contemporary characteristic fits your style, check out our entire home guide to contemporary interior design at Colder’s.
Creating a Contemporary Bedroom
Whether you are beginning your endeavor into the contemporary styled world or refreshing your room, the bedroom is a perfect place to start. Contemporary designs focus on a room’s architecture while adding elements of timeless and defined textures, tones, and functionality.
For a quick rundown of how to create a contemporary bedroom design, start from the bottom up (or vice versa). From a geometric rug to elegant yet functional lighting, your sleep sanctuary should feature your space and not your things. Focus on clean lines throughout your bedroom while pulling in warmth and comfort. With our contemporary style guide, your bedroom will exude a soothing ambiance in no time.
Contemporary Color Scheme
The color scheme you choose for your contemporary bedroom will pull the elements together with ease. Blacks, whites, and neutrals are the main themes in contemporary style. Ground your space with muted accents while spicing up the room with palates of dimmed golds or burgundy reds. But contemporary design isn’t all work and no play. Against the neutrals and muted colors, there’s room to explore splashes of bold tones. Choose to paint your walls in pastels and add neutral trims, then watch as your contemporary bedroom starts to come alive. This contemporary gray bed from Signature Design by Ashley features classic tufting while its gray upholstery is versatile and contemporary.
Curves & Clean Lines
Strong, visible lines are an essential element of contemporary room design. Whether you choose straight, vertical, or geometric shapes, lines draw your attention to unique flair. Bold color blocks, angular shapes in art, and architectural details, like an open brick fireplace or ceiling beams, are all ways you can play into the important structure of lines. The geometrical style in this Aspenhome contemporary nightstand would make a great addition next to your bed to pull focus to these pivotal themes.
Mix Textures
Give your contemporary-themed bedroom versatility by mixing stone, metals, or clear glass. Textures are visual aids to bring your bedroom from a colder, modern look to the warmth of the contemporary design. Choose to use a wood or vinyl floor and contrast it with a moody rug. Or add brass or copper curtain rods to bring that perfect contrast of textures to the mix. Again, to bring in softer tones, add in a velvet throw blanket or silk drapes for richer textures. The contrast between this Homestyles bedroom set with a two-tone headboard and wood finish is a wonderful way to bring warmth and solace to your bedroom.
Embrace Minimalism
Like the modern style, minimalism is a basic ingredient for contemporary design. Your contemporary room could easily turn into a shabby chic or transitional-designed space, without a no-frill concept. Less is more, so all the bare space between your wall art or above your bed is just as important as the art itself. Uncluttered and straightforward looks without decorations are key, so don’t be afraid to go bold, bare, and basic. Signature Design by Ashley features this lively and exposed contemporary dresser to bring this element to life.
Unique but Understated Lighting
Interior lighting in a home or bedroom can bring functionality and artistic style to your space. Choose track, cove, or indirect interior lights to wash your walls in functional art. Wrap your lamps in mixed metals to pull in different textures to your room or go matte-black for a bit of moodiness. Between sparkling metallic finishes or straight lines, whatever element you choose can give your space the perfect touch. These Ashley contemporary lamps feature geometric shapes while lighting your room with a simplistic style.
Straightforward and Functional Furniture
The furniture in your contemporary bedroom should be uncluttered and clean. Simplicity without many curves or decorations is your sweet spot. Choose natural fiber materials like cotton, wool, silk, or linen to add texture and contrast the fibers with natural colors. Have a few throw pillows that feature bolder colors or shapes to bring even more individualism. Remember, less is more with this design, so bed skirts, fringes, or ruffles are not ideal. This Liberty Furniture Horizons collection contemporary chest gives you no extra frills with a simple but beautiful design.
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