12 decorating ideas for master bedrooms (2024)

Known for having a soothing effect on our emotions, blue is ideally suited for a master bedroom. It needn’t be boring either, you can add prints, patterns and textures to your scheme all in different shades of blue. Look out for accessories in various tones like vases and candles, and finish off with textured wallpaper.

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If you have a particular favourite colour, like red for example, then go for it, but use sparingly. Use white to break it up and introduce a few other shades like the burnt orange throw, print and patterned cushion shown here. Warming mid-toned flooring works well as another dimension and adds balance. You can also add depth by choosing a rug in a deeper shade of your chosen colour like the magenta rug under the bed.

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Having two favourite colours and giving them equal billing can be tricky, yet this bedroom shows you how to create a successful look. All you need to do is follow some rules of thumb. Here we have mustard and indigo and both colours are tonally the same – this means they have equal ‘strength’ visually. A dark indigo is painted on the walls which add depth and it looks great with the mustard accessories against it. The rug adds texture as well as a big burst of the warming shade, and of course, the bedding pulls the whole look together perfectly.

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Create an effortless hotel chic bedroom by choosing a statement bed. This grand upholstered design is the epitome of glamorous style and the matching velvet ottoman completes the plush look. Team with matching cushions and throw and pick timeless accessories like the tall textured vase and oversized lamp to inject interest.

• Create your own stunning focal point by choosing a bedstead from sofa.com.

The final touches are often the most important design choices. These beautifully bold pendant lights complete this super stylish master bedroom. Hanging two different sizes together creates a visual impact and they contrast perfectly against the deep grey walls. Pop a few other cream or white pieces in to tie the look together.

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One of the quickest updates you can make to give a bedroom that 'master' feel is to invest in some bold and beautiful bedding. Go wild and pick a myriad of brightly coloured textured cushions and throws to create that indulgent look. Stripes are a great classic starting point for a new duvet and pillowcases.

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A tired existing scheme can be instantly updated by a beautifully patterned rug. Decorative rugs can work really well and add a vibrancy to a room. The key is to keep it simple and pick out one or two colours to create a cohesive look whether the pattern is multicoloured, stripes or a floral. This scheme works because the colours are tonally similar and the aubergine of the rug flowers match the cushions on the bed.

• Woven have a great selection of plain, textured and patterned rugs.

A perennial favourite, you can never go wrong by choosing a monochromatic scheme for a master bedroom. Eye-catching and iconic, this look shows black and white at it’s best, with a hint of on-trend mustard to add that extra special something. The walls are neutral so not to distract from the bedding, print and bedside table, and the textured pendant offers a tactile element.

• Sainsbury’s Home do a great selection of bedding and accessories.

Shelves are a great way to get bits and bobs off the floor and to create a feature. Here, the lower half of the wall is painted in a neutral shade which ‘zone’s’ the bedhead area whilst the rest is painted in sunny yellow. The prints on the shelf tie in colours from the bedding and accessories to successfully complement the scheme.

• Choose calming shades from Crown.

There’s been a resurgence in shutters and it’s easy to see why – they can be custom painted to suit any scheme, they suit both modern and period properties, and they offer privacy without compromise. You can also control the light levels and they’re great at keeping the heat in during the colder months. More to the point, just look at how stylish they are!

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Digitally printed wallpaper has become increasingly popular over the last few years and you can now buy pretty much any design you wish from big blousy florals to stunning tropical leaves. Naturally this will be the focal point of your scheme, so keep the furniture, bedding and accessories plain but in colours picked from the wallpaper design so the wall remains the star of the show.

• Decoville have an amazing selection of wallpapers, shown here is Tropical Foliage in Anthracite.

It’s all about contrasts here and if you get the balance right you can create a delightfully eye-catching master bedroom. Choose a deep colour for the walls and then a main accent colour like the coral shown here. The stool and two cushions add warmth and the pale pink bedding adds texture. The retro style table lamp creates an interesting shape against the dark grey walls to dramatic effect. Bare floorboards add warmth and finish the look off perfectly.

• Choose a deep coloured wall paint like Little Greene’s Basalt here.