Bedroom Furniture Ideas Uk
You probably spend more time in your bedroom than anywhere else in the house, and simple design ideas can help you create a soothing space that looks stylish, too.
Whether you're renting and aren't allowed to change too much, or have bought a place and want a full overhaul, there are lots of clever little ways to make your space feel more personal - and interior designers have been letting us in on their secrets.
From a trick loved by influencers to cheap switches you can make for less than £50, these are the best bedroom decorating ideas that will quickly transform dull spaces.
1. Add a statement rug
There's nothing worse than stepping onto a cold, hard floor when you get out of bed, so every bedroom needs a large, soft rug. Not only will adding one make the space more comfortable but is also a great way to spruce up even the smallest bedroom.
And speaking of smaller spaces, don't make the mistake of choosing your rug too small. Counter intuitively, a big rug that partially goes underneath the bed will make a small space look much bigger.
Cornelia de Ruiter, Homewings founder and an interior designer
Large pastel hand-woven wool rug
Berber Geometric Shaggy Rug
Medium Poppy Field Rug, £125
French Connection frenchconnection.com
2. Experiment with your bedding
My new favourite thing in a bedroom is linen bedding. It feels soft on your skin, it continues to get better with age and it hangs beautifully. Ironing is optional depending on the look you're going for... bonus!
Natasha Birley, Head Interior Designer at Homewings
Marlowe Jersey Quilt, £178
Anthropologie anthropologie.com
Skinnydip Peachy Duvet Cover Set
Skinnydip johnlewis.com
£46.00
Pink stonewashed king duvet cover set
Jasper Conran Yellow 100% Linen Duvet Cover
3. Get creative with your headboard
An oversized headboard in a rich velvet or neutral linen with wall lights and crisp white bedding give a feeling of luxury and this can be achieved on a budget.
Jacqui Askew, interior designer
4. Create a gallery wall
Designing a gallery wall is a perfect way to make your bedroom look more eye-catching as it will brighten up your space and add a personal touch at the same time. Plus, it doesn't need to be expensive or take up a huge amount of time.
Experimenting with colour is a great place to start and the autumn season is perfect for that. Colours that best emulate the beauty of autumn can include tones of auburn, orange, yellow and red. Fresh colour palettes and typography prints are also a stylish combination, so experiment with your favourite designs, quotes and colours.
Clare Moreton, photo and design expert at CEWE
Brunch Club Diamond Dust Wall Art
Matisse Papiers (70x100)
matisse desenio.co.uk
£8.95
Magnifique Coralpink Art Print, £20
Gayle Mansfield iamfy.co
Ramen Food Poster by Violet Studio Framed Wall Art Print A1, Pink
5. Choose good lighting
For bedroom lighting, everyone needs a good bedside lamp. For the ceiling most options will work, especially when dimmable. For a more glamorous boudoir a white crystal glass chandelier is a beautiful option. Alternatively with a smaller budget, you could opt for a lamp.
Niki Wright, founder of Lightsandlamps.com.
6. Keep it tidy with clever storage
If you live in a big cities or are at Uni, chances are your bedroom will be a fairly small space so it is important to find clever options for storage and wardrobes. Think about multifunctional units like beds that can lift up to provide storage underneath. You want to give the sense calm through pure and clean lines and a sense of tidiness. Less is more.
Hatice Ozhisar, interior designer
Diego Storage Ottoman
CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan wayfair.co.uk
£349.99
EZOWare Over the Door & Wall Mount Storage Organiser
EZOWare amazon.co.uk
£32.99
string Pocket Shelves, White
string johnlewis.com
£126.00
7. Think about the details
Use oversized linens, one size larger than your bed, to make your bed look sumptuous, luxurious and expensive. Add bold, dramatic bedside lamps to create impact.
Raj Patil, interior designer
8. Don't neglect both ends of your bed
An easy way to add warmth to a bedroom scheme is with a cosy throw at the end of the duvet. Look for faux fur or an oversized cable knit to add softness and texture.
Jeni Madden, interior designer
Tiger Pink Woven Throw, £139
Camille Gressier Textiles iamfy.co
Mustard faux fur throw 145 x 170cm
Brosnan Blanket
Mikado Living wayfair.co.uk
£88.99
Classic Check Throw
Cascade Home very.co.uk
£8.99
9. Don't forget the walls
Large scale art above the headboard can also really bring a scheme together by creating a statement piece. If your favourite art is only small, think about hanging it asymmetrically to one side of the bed for a modern off-kilter look.
Jeni Madden, interior designer
10. Embrace happiness
As we head into 2021, customers are looking for ways to up the fun factor in their spaces and at Wayfair.co.uk, we've seen huge interest in bold bright design and quirky statement furniture. From jewel toned upholstery to exuberant statement art, interiors lovers are keen to banish the beige and embrace joyful maximalism. This bold look can easily feel chaotic, so to keep your scheme serene, opt for three to four core colours and then play them out with happy abandon.
Nadia McCowan Hill, Wayfair's Style Advisor
The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well (Hardback)
waterstone waterstones.com
£9.99
John Lewis & Partners Ombre Glaze Bud Vase
John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com
£20.00
11. Mix and match your furniture
Look, we get it. Not many people can afford to revamp everything at once, which means getting your bedroom looking shiny and new might be a bit of a process. The good news is mixing and matching your furniture is totally a design choice, which means you can upgrade by making small changes each time, or surf different websites for affordable options.
Our favourite decorating ideas using mixing and matching is to have different bedside tables, or choose complementary colours rather than matching for your bedding. Pairing wood with metal is a good start, or using different fabrics on the bed.
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12. Think about a 'theme'
Danish decor has been all over Tiktok, which incorporates pastel colours with gingham patterns and organic shapes. Alternatively, the Japandi trend is going to be huge this year, which takes inspiration from both Scandi and Japanese decor with clean lines, neutral colours and natural materials like rattan.
Alternatively, cottagecore has also been huge this last year, with people taking inspiration from countryside living and incorporating florals and nature into their interiors. Have a search on Pinterest to find the decor that you like, before giving your bedroom a little redesign.
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13. Curate your belongings from different place
In order to create a personal and eclectic space, try not to buy everything from one place. Instead, choose items that go together (or y'know, that don't) over time, to avoid your bedroom looking like a show room. This might mean bedside lights from one place and bedding from another, or holding off buying a chair (mainly to hold your clothes, obviously) until next season so that not all your belongings are from one season.
Admittedly, it can be hard to hold off when you're excited about redecorating, but it's worth it in the long run! Plus it gives you a chance to build up some savings and actually invest in long term furniture you love.
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