8 Beautiful Bedrooms and How to Get the Look

By MiNDFOOD

Highbury-House-by-CoLAB-Design-Studio
Australian-Interior-Design-Awards
Photography Shannon McGrath
Highbury-House-by-CoLAB-Design-Studio Australian-Interior-Design-Awards Photography Shannon McGrath

Created by leading interior designers, these bedroom can inspire ideas for transforming your own bedroom in a soothing retreat.

It’s all about balance

Style, sophistication and functionality are the key features for this master retreat. We love the balanced mix of materials, textures and tones, for example, the solid, grounding timber balancing the light and airy curtains.

Northbridge House by SJS Interior Design Photography Tom Ferguson Australian Interior Design Awards

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Clockwise from left: Yangtze hand-spun bamboo silk rug, sourcemondial.co.nz, Rift Pendant Lamp, trenzseater.com, Kelly sideboard, studioitalia.co.nz

Start with art

You spend approximately one-third of your life in your bedroom so it should be a place you love to be.

What is the first thing you see in the morning and last thing at night? Why not make it something that makes your heart sing like a beautiful piece of art or some fabulous wallpaper?

Avian Apartment by Alicia Holgar,  Photography Shannon McGrath, Australian Interior Design Awards

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Sansui wallcovering by Zoffany, textilia.co.nz, Rose feathers wall art from Coco Republic

Don’t be swayed by trends

While it’s great to be inspired and refreshed by trends, it’s more important to create a space you love. Whether that’s dark and dramatic or white and bright always pay attention to the spaces that make you feel good.

With its cool terrazzo floor and dark colours, this bedroom may feel cave-like for some but cocooning for others.

Highbury-House-by-CoLAB-Design-Studio, Australian-Interior Design Awards, Photography Shannon McGrath

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Piccolo Cushion – Amber, weavehome.co.nz, Resene Blue Charcoal paint

 

Pay attention to lighting

The bedroom calls for both mood and task lighting. Wall lights or hanging pendants are great if there’s no space for side tables and tables lights.

A mix of both downlights and a beautiful pendant are also a great combination.

Brighton Residence by Golden, Photography Sharyn Cairns, Australian Interior design awards

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Avion Single Sconce, trenzseater.com

Consider different wall treatments

When space is tight and you don’t have a lot of room for furniture, you can always add personality to your space with a considered wall treatment.

With cladding, wainscoting, paint in different textures and finishes plus an endless choice of amazing wallpaper, you are never short of choice for wallcoverings.

Coastal Pavilion by Mim Design, Photography Tom Blachford, Australian Interior Design Awards & Wood panelled walls painted in Resene Armadillo

The value of natural fibres

Natural fibres such as cotton, linen, bamboo and merino can help you get a good night’s sleep because they are good at keeping the body at an even temperature.

Penthouse M by CJH Studio, Photography Cathy Schusler, Australian Interior Design Awards

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Rafelle Duvet cover in natural linen, available from Bianca Lorenne

Look Up

The ceiling is another place you can inject some personality into your bedroom rather than going for a conventional plasterboard ceiling, particularly as you spend time in bed looking up.

Wooden ceiling boards as shown here add warmth to the room and are a classic and natural option. There are also various ceiling tiles available such as decorative pressed metal tiles.

Ceilings can also be painted different colours, or even wallpapered for a unique look. Your style of home may also suit a coffered ceiling from a dramatic look or a beadboard ceiling for more casual vibe.

Great Ocean Road Residence by Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors, Photography Mark Roper, Australian Interior Design Awards

Have Fun

While calming colours are often recommended for the bedroom, there’s no harm in having some fun with your design and choosing finishes that bring you joy.

St Kilda Road Penthouse by Golden, Photography Sharyn Cairns

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Biarritz bed, studioitalia.co.nz
Casey Chest from frobisher.co.nz

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