Decorating your master and guest bedroom can be a challenge. To help you gather some fresh ideas for your next bedroom makeover, here are 17 different bedroom blog posts featuring bedroom decorating ideas. Thank you to all the bloggers who linked up their bedroom reveals and makeovers. Be sure to click on the blue/gray links to be taken to your favorite rooms and pin them!
1. White bedding is always a good idea!
To add some farmhouse flair to the bedroom, you can’t go wrong with white bedding. White bedding provides a wonderful and crisp backdrop for your bedroom and allows you to add interest through texture and pops of color. I love this inexpensive white ruched bedding found at Walmart! The DIY barn door headboard can be found here.
FARMHOUSE GUEST BEDROOM BY HOME STORIES A TO Z
Shop the room: 1. Bedding 2. Bird pillow cover 3. Side table 4. Lamp 5. Gray pom pom throw 6. Gray gingham pillow covers 7. Chicken wire lantern
2. Add a pop of color to create a visual focal point.
A great way to spice up your bedroom decor is through a bold pop of color. I love how The Honeycomb Home added architectural interest and color to an otherwise neutral bedroom with a gorgeous DIY barn door!
ONE ROOM CHALLENGE MASTER BEDROOM BY THE HONEYCOMB HOME
3. Keep a tight color palette for a classic and effortless look.
When filled with decorating doubt, fall back on the security of a tight color palette! Blue and white is always beautiful and classic.
BLUE & WHITE BEDROOM DECOR IDEAS BY 36TH AVENUE
4. Always add architectural interest.
A feature wall in your bedroom creates a focal point for your space and adds a layer of interest. Shiplap, wood planks, faux brick, or wainscotting are all great options to explore. This plank wall was easy and relatively inexpensive to create. Click below for the full tutorial.
Plank Wall BY HOME STORIES A TO Z
5. Use unexpected items when decorating.
A vintage stool used as a nightstand and a collection of straw hats on the wall are what set this bedroom apart! Don’t be scared to take risks when decorating and utilize unexpected items in your decor.
VINTAGE BLUE AND WHITE BEDROOM BY SAW NAIL AND PAINT
6. Don’t forget the “fifth wall”.
Ceilings are often referred to as the “fifth wall” and should not be ignored. While your eye naturally goes to the beautiful stenciled wall by Making it in the Mountains, her gorgeous plank wall also adds subtle charm and character to the bedroom, adding to the farmhouse charm.
FARMHOUSE MASTER BEDROOM BY MAKING IT IN THE MOUNTAINS
7. Less can be more.
Keeping an all white palette in the bedroom is soothing, relaxed, and homey. Try using a minimalist approach to decorating in the bedroom to keep clutter at bay.
RELAXING AND ELEGANT MASTER BEDROOM BY MAISON dE PAX
8. Create your own decor.
DIY headboard tutorials are a brilliant and economical way of adding warmth to your bedroom.
RUSTIC BEDROOM DECOR BY FINDING SILVER PENNIES
9. Add a rug to your bedroom.
Whether you have hardwoods, tile, or carpet on your bedroom floor, adding a rug to your bedroom floor adds an instant layer of cozy!
COASTAL BEDROOM BY STEPHEN ALEXANDER HOMES VIA HOME STORIES A TO Z
10. Work with your bedroom windows.
Placing a bed in front of windows can be gorgeous! Hang your curtains high and wide to create the most visual impact and center your bed between your windows.
SMALL BEDROOM DESIGN BY WORTHINGTON COURT BLOG
11. Make your space work for you.
Need a workstation in your bedroom? Consider converting a closet into a “cloffice“. I love how My Life from Home added removable wallpaper and curtains to her daughter’s closet turned closet office.
TEEN BEDROOM BY MY LIFE FROM HOME
12. Place a bench at the end of your bed.
End of the bed benches are a beautiful way to finish off the room, add additional seating/storage, and provide a place for you to put on your strappy heels!
COZY COMFORT MASTER BEDROOM BY SIMPLE NATURE DECOR BLOG
13. Sneak in a desk.
Our guest bedroom needed to work double time as a library/office. Adding a desk to the end of the bed allowed us to make the most of the space. The barn door headboard can be found here, and the window cornice boards can be found here. The coffee table turned desk can be found here.
GUEST BEDROOM AND HOME OFFICE BY HOME STORIES A TO Z
14. Paint your nightstands a new color.
The green nightstands are unexpected and add pizazz to otherwise safe and neutral decor. If you’re craving a change, try painting your nightstands a bold color for a fresh look.
COASTAL BEDROOM DECOR BY THE PAINTED HIVE
15. Try a daybed in a small space.
If your guest bedroom is small on space, a daybed is a wonderful space-saving option that can act as a couch during the day. (p.s. When you have a guest house this inviting, you better really like your guests because they may never leave!)
COTTAGE GUEST HOUSE BY SIMPLICITY IN THE SOUTH
16. Pair light and dark colors for high contrast decorating.
Infuse your rooms with chic and cozy vibes by choosing wood tones and paint colors that contrast with one another. Light walls and dark woods look beautiful together.
GORGEOUS MASTER BEDROOM MAKEOVER BY NOTING GRACE
17. Paint the walls.
This is a guest room in my Mom’s beach house. The updates were simple, but made a huge impact! Go see the before and after to get all the sourcing information – including that super cute pillow!
Elizabeth Clyde says
A good rule when picking out expensive pieces for your room, make those pieces neutral so they can match different color schemes and styles so you can change things around.
Sherry Mehem says
Wonderful tips for decorating house with an elegant look. I would like to go with the idea of adding rugs to my bedroom and the white-blue combination, it’s simply beautiful.
Lisa Hardley says
All the ideas are wonderful. I like to decorate my room with colorful curtains, wind champ and fluffy rugs.
Margaret says
Thank you for these wonderful ideas! I wish I found your site before I wasted money on print duvet I don’t like. I look forward to looking through the rest of your ideas.
Beth says
Thanks for stopping by Margaret! And sometimes in decorating you have to just try something and bring it home first to know if you like it or not.
Jeanette says
Great collection of ideas. Each one is as inspiring and beautiful as the next. Thanks.