Modern Style Bedroom

The emergence of modern style was linked to the desire of creative people to express themselves. They aimed to create something special, different from the familiar classical style. The essence of the direction lies in moving away from traditions and introducing something new.

History of the Style

Many did not immediately appreciate this idea. Modern style was long considered absurd. The style evolved, new details and characteristics appeared in it. And over time, the direction entered fashion. But even after recognition and worldwide spread, modern style continues to change. It reflects the latest trends and tendencies in the field of design.

Modern style differs from that which originated in the 19th century. Today, there are several variants of decoration called modern style. They differ significantly from one another. The first is the most expensive. It requires recreating all details. The second is decorative. Several main elements of the style are applied. The last one is superficial. For it, it's enough to properly choose accessories and color palette.

Design: Anastasia Rykova and Anastasia Bozhinskaya

Features of Modern Style Bedroom Decoration

This stylistic direction has no generalized form. In some countries, it even has different names. But there are a number of features characteristic of modern style.

Features of room design in modern style include:

• Plasticity of forms, lack of strict symmetry, smooth lines. Simple and asymmetrical forms help to feel naturalness. S-shaped lines are often used. They soften sharp contours, typical of many modern styles.

• Natural materials are welcomed: wood, marble, stone, glass, etc.

• Wavy natural patterns, floral motifs, plant ornament. Images of birds and insects also decorate surfaces.

• Calming color palette. Pale shades are an excellent background for expressive decorative items.

• Rational use of free space.

• Decorative metalwork is used for furniture decoration.

• Revolves are a memorable decorative element. They decorate doors, windows, lighting fixtures and even the ceiling.

Design: Yana Molodых

Unity of all elements used in modern style is very important. Everything should look whole, harmonious, restrained and unobtrusive. It is important not to overdo it so that the delicate extravagance does not turn into pretentious affectation.

Main Advantages of the Direction

The main advantage of this stylistic direction is unlimited possibilities. You can always find an alternative solution if any option contradicts tastes or does not fit within the budget.

There are a number of styles, implementation of which requires significant expenses. But a modern style interior can be afforded by everyone. If funds do not allow purchasing expensive materials, you can always find a more affordable alternative. If there are no financial restrictions, you can create a truly luxurious room.

Design: Denis Krasikov and Anastasia Struchkova

Being part of modern styles does not mean that it is intended exclusively for youth. People of any age group can choose furniture and decorative items according to their taste and be confident that the setting will be comfortable and practical.

Another advantage inherent to modern style is originality. Any room can be made unique. All rooms in the house can be decorated in this style, but look completely differently. The wide choice of furniture and accessories, variety of color palette and finishing options allow creating an unforgettable design.

Simple and Practical

A distinctive feature of this style is simplicity and practicality. Decorating a bedroom according to modern style principles is very easy. But despite this simplicity, the room will look truly cozy and attractive. This is one of the advantages of this style.

This modern direction combines practicality and fresh design ideas. A variety of color palettes allows you to express your imagination and create an unusual decoration that will look unobtrusively and restrained. Furniture can look unconventional but will always be comfortable and convenient.

Room Finishing

There are no rigid constraints in modern style. The main requirement is the harmony of all elements. The result of finishing should be a coherent picture.

For wall finishing, you can use:

• unusual panels made of wood or plastic;
  

• paint;
  

• walls imitating fabric;
  

• decorative plaster;
  

• walls with natural or plant ornament;
  

• photo wallpaper.

You can combine different finishing options. For example, one-color wallpaper can be combined with photo wallpaper.

For bedroom flooring in modern style, parquet or laminate is usually used. You can leave the natural wood texture or paint the boards to match the wall color. This makes the room space look more cohesive.

Popular are floors with smooth and wave-like plant patterns. To avoid standing out from the overall style, carpets are also chosen with flower and branch patterns. Floors of varying heights can help create zones in the bedroom. For example, you can designate a sleeping zone with a bed or a personal care zone with a vanity table.

Design: Jean-Louis Dénio

A flat ceiling surface is the most common type of finishing. This minimalist design always looks good. You can achieve a perfectly smooth surface with suspended ceilings.

Bedroom ceilings can be suspended. This multi-level structure allows convenient placement of light fixtures. Moreover, stepped ceilings look original.

Another unusual way to decorate is a 3D ceiling. Images should not be very expressive. Excessive affectation should be avoided.

Color Palette

A bedroom in modern style is traditionally decorated with a soft color palette. However, there is a wide variety of shades, but without excessive sharpness or forced contrast. All tones strive for naturalness and are characterized by maximum naturalness.

There are no special restrictions on color usage. But there are a number of shades that designers use most often to create interiors in modern style. Among popular colors:

• white;

• beige;

• gray;

• brown;

• lavender.

Gold and silver are also often used. The most popular combination is black and white.

Design: Arthur Minakov and Julia Fedotova

Natural shades are usually used as background. One-color, unobtrusive walls can be complemented with plant ornaments. If desired, a pale bedroom interior can be made more vibrant. It is enough to highlight one large piece of furniture or a couple of accessories in color.

Lighting

Lighting in a bedroom in modern style should comply with two rules:

• there should be plenty of light;

• the light should be soft.

During the day, large windows can handle these tasks well. If they are covered with semi-transparent curtains, the sunlight will be subdued.

Natural lighting should be supplemented with artificial light sources. There should be several units of different intensity. A ceiling chandelier is the main lighting fixture. It can be an unusual shape to draw attention.

Additional light sources are installed in functional zones: on the bedside table or vanity table. It is preferable that the lampshades and light fixtures are made of frosted glass. Their diffused light is an ideal option for a relaxation room.

Color glass light fixtures look original. Their shades should not be overly colorful to avoid standing out from the modern style bedroom design. At the same time, the lamps should emit soft light. These lighting fixtures are preferably used as night lights.

If your bedroom has a multi-level ceiling, you can place LED strips or install several spotlights on it.

Chandeliers and light fixtures can be both functional and decorative. Items in the shape of animals or plants will become a unique decoration for the interior.

Furniture

There are no strict requirements for furniture items. They can be made from different materials. Most often, this is wood with metal, glass or ceramic details.

The main furniture item is the bed. Models with smooth curves and rounded corners on the legs are popular. The bed back should be original. It can be round or square in shape, covered with leather or dense fabric. The back is often decorated with cast elements.

In modern style bedroom, the bed is installed with its headboard against the wall. There should be enough space around it to move freely without cluttering with other furniture. The floor in front of the bed can be covered with a small carpet or animal fur.

The number of furniture items depends on whether modern style will be combined with other styles. If pure modern style is used, the bed is supplemented with one or two bedside tables and a dresser. If room size allows, a wardrobe is also placed. The standard furniture set also includes a vanity table with curved legs and a mirror in an ornate frame.

In case of combination, furniture from various directions can be added. But pay attention to the harmony between items. A comfortable armchair or footstool with leather upholstery would not be out of place.

Style features include smooth surfaces. However, decorative elements with unusual hardware and plant patterns on the surface are welcomed. Patterns in the form of wavy lines on furniture can be painted or cut out. Glass inlay and ornate metal elements are also appropriate.

Interior Decoration

For a room in modern style, properly chosen decoration is important. Special attention should be paid to textile selection. Prefer items made of natural materials. The floor can be decorated with fur or a warm, fluffy carpet, and the windows can be draped with silk curtains. They can be one-color or feature plant themes and bird patterns.

Long decorative cushions or rolls will look great in a modern style bedroom. Soft throws or fur blankets will add warmth to the room. Bed linen made of silk, cotton and linen in soft tones not only looks impressive but is also very practical to use.

Design: Nikita Morozov

Modern style bedroom design implies the presence of whimsical accessories. They will add a touch of elegance to the interior. As for materials, the most successful choice will be items made of porcelain, glass, stone, wood and metal. They can be safely combined to create original compositions.

One of the advantages of this stylistic direction is the possibility to combine seemingly incompatible things. Almost any accessory can find its application when decorating a room in modern style. You just need to use a limited number of items to avoid cluttering the bedroom.

Design: Studio "Odnooshka"

A successful element of the interior will be a picture in an elegant frame or a mirror with carved edging. Product from wide-format printing is often used to decorate walls. Unusual-shaped vases and metal figurines will look great on shelves and bedside tables. Photo frames can also be placed there if desired.

Refined modern style bedroom design will be completed with a chandelier and light fixtures in whimsical shapes. They can resemble flowers or silhouettes of animals and people.

Modern style is the perfect solution for those who love to experiment. There are no strict rules in this direction. Therefore, everyone can show their design talents and create their own special bedroom where comfort and harmony will reign.

Design: Nikita Morozov

A selection of various photos of bedrooms in modern style is presented.