Modern is Modern Again in Portola Valley

For this remodel in Portola Valley, California we were hired to rejuvenate a circa 1980 modernist house clad in deteriorating vertical wood siding. The house included a greenhouse style sunroom which got so unbearably hot as to be unusable. We opened up the floor plan and completely demolished the sunroom, replacing it with a new dining room open to the remodeled living room and kitchen. We added a new office and deck above the new dining room and replaced all of the exterior windows, mostly with oversized sliding aluminum doors by Fleetwood to open the house up to the wooded hillside setting. Stainless steel railings protect the inhabitants where the sliding doors open more than 50 feet above the ground below. We replaced the wood siding with stucco in varying tones of gray, white and black, creating new exterior lines, massing and proportions. We also created a new master suite upstairs and remodeled the existing powder room. Architecture by Mark Brand Architecture. Interior Design by Mark Brand Architecture in collaboration with Applegate Tran Interiors. Lighting design by Luminae Souter. Photos by Christopher Stark Photography.

Beverly Hills Hillside Residence

Allen Construction

Master Bedroom Photographer: Nolasco Studios
Mid-sized contemporary master bedroom in Los Angeles with brown walls, ceramic floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and grey floor.

Contemporary Bedroom

Contemporary bedroom in Chicago with a ribbon fireplace.

SENDERO 2 HOUSE

OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

hill country contemporary house designed by oscar e flores design studio in cordillera ranch on a 14 acre property
This is an example of a large transitional master bedroom in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Chenault

Michael Lee Architects

Modern bedroom in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

1231 Lago Vista

Palumbo Design and Development

Contemporary master bedroom in Los Angeles with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and beige floor.

Kirkland Urban Sanctuary

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

A relaxing master bedroom with a seating area and private balcony.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bedroom in Seattle with carpet, grey floor, beige walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

16th Street

Peters Architecture

Large contemporary master bedroom in Los Angeles with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Bayshore Contemporary House

Addison and Company LLC

Large contemporary master bedroom in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Style Manitoba Feature

Pine Creek Homes

This built in mill work is not only a spectacular backdrop to the master bed, but also serves as a natural division in the room to the his and hers dressing areas. It is made from an African hardwood known as Obeche.

Jackson Hole Getaway

Kelly Hohla Interiors

Photo of a large country master bedroom in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Lakeside Modern #1

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Contemporary master bedroom with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Traditional Bathroom/Closet

Mosolino Development, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bedroom in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and white floor.

Custom Modern Bedroom in Chicago

Fraerman Associates Architecture

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bedroom in Chicago with carpet, white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor and vaulted.

Southern Grace

Richard Leggin Architects

Bedroom in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Green Bedroom Design Ideas with a Ribbon Fireplace

Browse Our Photo Gallery for Bedroom Ideas

If you’re looking for decorating ideas for your bedroom, you’ve come to the right place. At Houzz you can browse a large image gallery of inspiration for your bedroom. Whether you’re deciding on which paint colour goes with which floors, how to style a master or guest bedroom or how to make a bedroom appropriate for teenagers, you’re sure to find pictures that’ll inspire you, as well as professionals such as interior designers and storage designers to help you turn your ideas into reality. Here’s a few more points to keep in mind.

How to Decorate a Bedroom

The bedroom is usually quite a simple room. The design and layout is far less complicated than a kitchen or bathroom, so you can put a lot of focus on the decoration, style and colours you’re using. Start by thinking about who will be using the bedroom. Is it you alone? With your partner? Your teenage children? That’ll set the tone for your style.

Choosing a Bedroom Style

Next, think about what mood you want to evoke. Do you have trouble sleeping? Maybe opt for a calming blue. Do you want to set the mood for romance with your partner? Fuller, darker colours may be a better match then. Consider if you want to have a TV in your bedroom. If yes, do you want it on display or hidden? Or maybe you want to have a little office within your bedroom? You may be better off styling with neutral colours, but putting emphasis on the right inspiring artwork. In that case, you may also need to think of smart storage solutions so you can keep your workspace tidy and not let it interfere with your sleep. Have a browse through our images to get a feel for what appeals to you, and don’t forget to pay attention to lighting as well.

The Elements of a Bedroom

There’s a few things that are key to how you feel when you walk into your bedroom - mainly it comes down to floors, walls, furniture and decoration. If you’re renting you may not be able to touch the floors or walls and will have to work with what you have. If it’s your own house however, you may be wondering which colour to paint the walls so they go with your floors, or so you can make a small bedroom appear bigger. Pay attention to these elements in the photos. Once the basics are in place, decorating is where the fun begins. Choose a feature to be the focus of your room. That can be a beautifully upholstered headboard, a fancy mirror, a few indoor plants, or simple and clean white bedding combined with a fluffy rug. Once you are ready to hire a professional to help, jump onto the Houzz directory. No matter where you are, you're going to find the right expert to help. Whether you're looking for a Home Stylist in Melbourne or a Cabinet Maker in Sydney, you will find what you are looking for and need for your bedroom renovation project.