Not sure how to incorporate minimalism into your bedroom design? With a little decluttering, strategic planning, and simple decor, you can create the perfect minimalist bedroom! Check out these 14 minimalist bedroom design ideas to get started!
Get Rid of Clutter
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To create the perfect minimalist bedroom, you need to pare down what you have. Before you start changing up your bedroom layout and design, you need to declutter. Separate everything in your bedroom into three piles: keep, donate, or toss. This goes for everything from clothing and accessories to furniture and bedroom decor. Once you’ve gotten your belongings down to only what you need, you’ll be ready to design a clean, simple space!
Find a Home for Every Item
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It’s easy to let miscellaneous items like chargers, books, and accessories take up space in your bedroom. Be sure to designate a spot for these items—maybe in a drawer, cabinet, or basket that’s out of the way. This will help you keep your bedroom design tidy and clutter-free.
Embrace Neutral Colors
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Designing a minimalist home means using neutral colors for both wall paint and with home decor. Try to create your minimalist bedroom aesthetic using hues of white, gray, beige, and light brown. These earthy tones are relaxing, help reflect light, and can also work toward designing for feng shui.
Pick Out the Right Bed
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The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, obviously, the bed. Platform beds and beds with exposed legs are popular in minimalist design because they’re lightweight, simple, and provide clean lines. Another furniture option to consider if you have a small bedroom is a storage bed that lifts up or has drawers for hidden storage, which can help keep your room neat and tidy!
Design Around the Bed
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One way to stick to the “less is more” design principle of minimalism is to make your bed the focal point of your room. Rather than trying to force the bed to fit with your other furniture and home decor, position the bed and decorate it first so that it can guide the rest of your room’s look.
Focus on Balance with Furniture
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If your bedroom is more spacious or has high ceilings, having only a bed will make your room feel too empty and unbalanced. Consider adding a small dresser, storage bench, or accent chair with exposed legs to complement the bed and bring harmony to your minimalist bedroom layout. Another option is to utilize a canopy bed frame to fill space without cluttering your room with additional furniture.
Ditch the Traditional Dresser
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A classic armoire or wardrobe can be too bulky for a minimalist bedroom design. Instead, consider using a rolling clothing rack, floating shelves with hooks, or a few small storage bins that can neatly be stored under your bed. This will free up space and give your room a more cohesive feel.
Choose Nightstands Carefully
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Nightstands provide extra bedroom storage and create space for lamps, alarm clocks, and whatever else you need to have by your side. But you don’t want them to be too chunky! Look for simple and small nightstands that have drawers or shelves. You can also opt for wireframe or floating nightstands for an even more minimal bedroom look.
Let the Light In
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Not only can natural lighting improve your mood and wellbeing, but it can also make a room feel cozier and larger. Combining natural light from windows with airy paint colors—such as white, beige, or gray—can give your minimalist bedroom a subtle glow. If your current setup doesn’t include good natural lighting, you can always use mirrors to help reflect more light and open up the space.
Warm Up Your Space
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Simple, neutral designs are ideal for minimalism, but you don’t want your bedroom to look and feel like a hospital with too much starkness. Look for ways to incorporate some warmth through subtle patterns, solid colors, or textured home decor like knitted throws, rugs, and pillows.
Take Advantage of Walls
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With minimalist design, functionality is everything. If you need more storage space, don’t immediately turn to dressers, storage bins, and clothing racks. Consider what you already have available—like your walls! You can use this vertical space to hang clothing, accessories, and shelving.
Limit Wall Decorations
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Empty walls can look odd and impersonal, but you also don’t want to overdress your walls—especially in a room that’s meant for resting and recuperating. Choose one wall in your room and add simple wall decor like a large mirror or two large portraits to fill some white space and unite your design.
Add a Plant or Two
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Plants are an easy way to add pops of color that accent the neutral color palette of your bedroom. Plus, they can help your room maintain a clean, natural, minimalist look that feels homey. Don’t have a green thumb? Go with plants that are easy to care for like succulents, fiddle leaf figs, or even rubber plants!
Don’t Be Afraid to Deviate
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You can follow minimalist design ideas and still mix your personality into your bedroom look. Maybe you prefer dark paint colors on your walls. Or maybe you love having tons of fuzzy throw pillows on your bed. Minimalism doesn’t mean getting rid of everything and having nothing personal in your home. It’s okay to keep items you love or add a little flair to your living space if that’s what’s comfortable for you!
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