The place you sleep every night should be made for relaxation, though exactly how you cultivate that atmosphere is up to you. When thinking about how to decorate a bedroom, embrace your style, but dont be afraid to take risks, either. After all, its one of the more private spaces in the house where you can experiment with artful accent furniture like quirky nightstands and bedside tables and pamper yourself with luxe bedding. (Now is a good time to peruse our Sleep Week 2025 content for more tips and AD-approved essentials.)To help you along the way, we consulted seven designers from the AD PRO Directory for ideas and expert advice on how to translate your style into the modern, minimalist, maximalist, coastal, eclectic, or Art Deco space of your dreams. Whether youre starting from scratch on a primary or guest bedroom design or looking for decorating ideas for a quick DIY makeover, these tips can help you create a beautiful bedroom in no time.Browse by Category:ModernPhoto: Tramp StudioA modern bedroom is all about restraint and intentionality. Every piece should serve both an aesthetic and functional purpose, says Belmont Shore, California-based designer Linette Dai. The pro starts a modern bedroom design with a foundation of clean lines, a restrained color palette, and a focus on materiality, setting the stage with a low-profile upholstered platform bed.Target texturesTextures, such as velvet upholstery or a wool or silk-blend rug, can add warmth and interest without becoming a focal point.Earthfoam Organic MattressCrate & Barrel Salone Queen BedLulu and Georgia Heritage Hand-Knotted Wool RugKeep an eye out for furniture proportionsWhen choosing furniture for a modern bedroom, pay attention to proportions. Dai notes that oversized bedroom furniture can feel heavy, while smaller pieces can leave too much negative space. Balance is keyif the bed is large, the nightstands should be proportionate, and seating or a bench at the foot of the bed can anchor the room, she says.Kolva Bench by ArticleGather Natural Oak Wood Charging NightstandFocus on layeringThe interior designer is a firm believer in layered bedroom lighting and suggests incorporating sculptural pieces in patinated metals, hand-blown glass or ceramics to elevate the space with both function and artistry. Layering is also her strategy when it comes to textiles. A tonal approachthink linen bedding in soft taupes and charcoals, punctuated by a textural mohair throw blanketcreates depth without visual clutter, she says.Kelly Wearstler Esker Envelope SconceKnoll Womb ChairStreamline the spaceDesigning a modern bedroom is as much about what you edit as what you include. Keep clutter to a minimum, especially in a small bedroom, by incorporating stealthy storage. I often work with custom millwork to create built-in storage solutions that eliminate visual noise and maintain architectural purity, she says. For one primary bedroom, Dai integrated a wooden ledge on the top of the headboard that contained pop-up outlets to allow the clients to charge devices without the usual mess of cords on the nightstand.Dai recommends focusing on longevity and choosing quality materials that will never go out of style, such as solid wood, natural stone, and handwoven textiles. A modern bedroom should feel timeless, with a sense of ease that invites rest and reflection, she says.Serena & Lily Albion Mohair ThrowKouva Queen Storage HeadboardBed Threads Charcoal Sheet SetMinimalistPhoto: Nick Glimenakis