Bliss Out: 9 Restful Bedroom Schemes
Breathe in the peace and quiet in these beautifully appointed relaxation spaces
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine your dream getaway – if you could go anywhere, where would you go? Whether you have in mind a rustic cabin in the woods, a tropical island escape, a cosy B&B or something completely different, you may want to consider channelling the essence of your ultimate getaway in your bedroom. After all, shouldn’t your bedroom be a place where you can completely decompress, relax and recharge? Here are nine design schemes to inspire you on ways to transform your bedroom into a peaceful, relaxation-inducing retreat.
Bring more touchable textures into your space with one or more of these key elements:
- faux-fur throw or sheepskin
- rumpled linen sheets or throw
- nubby linen pillow covers
- unvarnished wood stool
- sculptural ceramics in a matt finish
- exposed wooden beams
- chunky knits
2. Urban wabi-sabi
For the feel of your own Zen retreat in the middle of the city, this look is all about stripped-down surfaces, natural textures and wide-open space. Pick from among these key elements to create your own take on the look:
Create a zen-inspired home
For the feel of your own Zen retreat in the middle of the city, this look is all about stripped-down surfaces, natural textures and wide-open space. Pick from among these key elements to create your own take on the look:
- low-slung platform bed or tatami mat
- concrete walls or floors
- raw reclaimed wood
- pure linen bedding with lots of rustic texture
- sleek modern lighting
- a cool palette of silvery grey, white and black
- large-scale abstract art in black and white
Create a zen-inspired home
3. Bookish retreat
For the feel of cosying up in a private wing of a secret library, this bedroom is a reader’s dream. Get the look with these key elements:
For the feel of cosying up in a private wing of a secret library, this bedroom is a reader’s dream. Get the look with these key elements:
- bookcases flanking the bed, filled completely with books
- a deep, rich wall colour
- wall-mounted task lights for reading in bed
- an armful of fluffy, comfy pillows in faux fur
- a portrait in an oval frame – bonus points if it’s of your favourite author
4. Scandinavian simplicity
Scandi style is clean and uncluttered, with a focus on boosting light and bringing nature in. Key elements include:
Scandi style is clean and uncluttered, with a focus on boosting light and bringing nature in. Key elements include:
- wood floors left bare or painted white
- crisp white walls
- bedding in serene shades of blue and white
- an oversize paper lantern and fairy lights to boost illumination
- potted plants to bring in nature
5. Cabin in the woods
If your idea of a dream getaway is a back-to-basics cabin in a beautiful natural setting, consider bringing some of the woods home with a simple, rustic bedroom. Bring in these key elements to create the look:
Australian bush houses’ rustic charm
If your idea of a dream getaway is a back-to-basics cabin in a beautiful natural setting, consider bringing some of the woods home with a simple, rustic bedroom. Bring in these key elements to create the look:
- a wooden rocking chair by the window
- simple solid, ticking stripe or plaid sheets and a quilt or doona for warmth
- a wood stove
- keep furnishings and decor spare and simple
Australian bush houses’ rustic charm
6. Minimalist
If your style leans toward clean-lined, architectural design, a minimalist bedroom may be what you find most soothing. Keep accessories to a minimum and focus on quality over quantity. Key elements include:
If your style leans toward clean-lined, architectural design, a minimalist bedroom may be what you find most soothing. Keep accessories to a minimum and focus on quality over quantity. Key elements include:
- neat art wall to add visual interest
- crisp bedding in white and grey that’s simple and modern
- low-profile platform bed
- slim lamps on bedside tables or sleek wall-mounted fixtures
- a sculptural modern-icon chair
7. Beach house bliss
Re-create the feeling of that tropical beach getaway with a breezy space that leaves the cares of the modern world behind. Key elements include:
Get the Aussie beach house look
Re-create the feeling of that tropical beach getaway with a breezy space that leaves the cares of the modern world behind. Key elements include:
- breezy white curtains around the bed
- simple, pure cotton bedding in white or icy blue
- a few beach-inspired finds, like a beautiful piece of driftwood
- white walls and floors
- shutters or lightweight white curtains on windows
- keep clutter hidden in woven boxes and behind cupboard doors
Get the Aussie beach house look
8. Hotel style
Channel that luxury suite with a chic bedroom tailored just for you. Key elements:
Channel that luxury suite with a chic bedroom tailored just for you. Key elements:
- layered bedding – sateen sheets, wool blanket, doona, ultra-soft throw and plenty of pillows
- soft grey or putty wall colour with white trim
- piping details on a chair or bedding for a crisp, tailored look
- floor-length drapes with blackout liners
- a few elegant accessories – a small painting in a gold frame, a potted orchid, a water carafe
9. Traditional comforts
Like your own private B&B, this traditionally appointed bedroom is plush, comfortable and utterly charming. Key elements include:
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Like your own private B&B, this traditionally appointed bedroom is plush, comfortable and utterly charming. Key elements include:
- an extra-soft mattress topper (or feather bed) and lots of layers
- warm white wall colour to make the most of morning light
- traditional candlestick-base lamps with cream-coloured shades
- sitting area with a comfy overstuffed rolled-arm chair or wingback chair and stool
- wood floors, warmed up with antique rugs
- window seat flanked by bookcases
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In a warm neutral scheme like this, it’s all about the textures. Think about layering the bed with crisp cotton sheets, a pure linen doona cover and a chunky knitted throw. Soft carpeting, or wood floors with a cosy area rug, feels delightful on chilly mornings. Keep the space calm and natural with a neutral paint colour like warm grey or flax and white trim.
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