Build the Bedroom of Your Dreams With These Simple DIY Ideas (2024)

Go for wood slats, panels or tiles to create a focal point, and cater the tone and type of wood to meet your personal aesthetic — whether modern, minimal or rustic. Here, Brown Studio and Sven Simon of dasMOD opt for a warm modern feel.

Instantly create more floor space by floating your nightstand. To keep it streamlined, line the top of your nightstand with the top of your mattress, like interior designer Kirsten Grove of We Three Design does here.

Interior designer Sarah Stacey brings an otherwise neutral space to life with an attractive mix of colors and prints. From abstract to geometric, bring pops of patterns into your space using rugs, throw pillows and artwork.

To give this girl's bedroom a playful yet sophisticated feel, interior designer Shaolin Low uses yellow floral wall decals — a simple, temporary alternative to wallpaper.

Layers of texture and pattern can keep a black-and-white bedroom from feeling lackluster. Natural tones and accessories, including striped pillows and a bold area rug with a triangle motif, boost this bedroom’s visual appeal.

Recreate the beauty of the outdoors with a scenic mural or wallpaper. Here, Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors ensures you'll feel like you've stepped into the jungle every time you enter the bedroom.

If you’re relying on white walls, take things up a notch with a daring ceiling color. Experimenting with the “fifth wall,” as interior designers like to call it, can transform your space in an instant, like in this space designed by Cortney Bishop Design.

Keep it classic with a four-poster bed, like interior designer Kate Lester does here. Give it a modern touch by going for black.

Instead of settling for traditional nightstands, mix things up by considering a low-profile console table. Spruce one up with your favorite bedside accessories, including an oversized mirror, petite table lamp and framed artwork.

Embracing color doesn't always have to mean vibrant hues, it can be earthy greens, cool blues and warm reds and purples. "I'm starting to see plums and mustards pop up in more calming and deeper tones that seem as though they were a color found in nature," says Linda Hayslett, founder of LH.Designs.

If you're working with limited closet space, it's surprisingly simple to turn two wooden ladders into a chic wardrobe. Keep it in your bedroom and your clothes can double as decor.

An architectural detail such as a dark-paneled wall deserves attention. Make it shine by installing sconces high above a headboard for a trendy look.

Ditch the traditional headboard for a graphic textile look, as in what Megan Pflug, interior designer and owner of Woodhouse Lodge, created with designer Moses Nadel. “It underscores the lodge’s pared-back design and vibe,” says Pflug.

When in doubt, design a room around two vibrant hues to streamline the process of choosing furniture and decor. Here, Kevin Isbell Interiors goes for red and blue.