50 Minimalist Bedrooms for a Serene Space

Minimalist bedrooms are inherently airy and open, but emphasizing that aesthetic is never a bad idea. If your primary bedroom boasts tall ceilings, call attention to them with architectural details or an oversized lighting choice, like the tiered chandelier in this room by Elaine Santos.

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When furniture and fluff are minimal, your bed is sure to be the star of the show. Bring even more attention to the pièce de résistance with an inset nook, like the elegant arch seen here in a 1931 Tudor home designed by Eddie Maestri of Maestri Studio.

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Minimalism begets informality, so you should focus on finishes that don’t feel too frou-frou. In this modern San Francisco townhouse designed by Studio Plow, that means creamy walls, breezy drapery, and a bed of pooling linens.

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Creating a minimalistic bedroom isn’t just about how much stuff you put into the space—it’s also about how your eye interacts with the room. For subtle interest and a calm environment, choose furniture that all have a similar shape. Here, designer Marie Flanigan keeps things streamlined, with tailored pieces that all boast a low profile.

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For a minimalist bedroom that whispers instead of yells, look for subtle ways to work in texture and visual interest. Here, the design team behind Studio Diaa relied on planked walls, all in a whitewashed pine that creates a simple and serene escape.

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Paring down your furniture for a minimalist bedroom is great, but there are some things—like nightstands—that many of us consider necessities. To keep the space feeling light and open, consider incorporating lucite or acrylic pieces into your design that seem to basically disappear. Here, designer Kristin Fine turns to a barely-there custom nightstand to add function without much visual clutter.

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Every moment matters in a minimalistic bedroom, so don’t pass up an opportunity to make a statement with your furniture. In this 1899 brownstone in Fort Greene, the duo behind the Brownstone Boys looked to a sculptural and modern bed to anchor the otherwise simple space.

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You may think that all-over pattern is too busy to be considered minimalist, but you’d be wrong. By drenching a room in the same print—like the taupe gingham designer Wendy Labrum chose here—you effectively wipe the slate clean, creating a same-same backdrop that actually reads as surprisingly serene.

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There’s no denying this space by designer Hilary Walker and Ashley Maddox feels minimalistic, but boring it is not. The reason? Classic midcentury modern architectural details are still given their moment to shine, like the geometric windows that remain unadorned behind the bed.

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Just because you’re embracing a minimalist ethos does not mean you have to go quietly into the night. Instead, embrace a dramatic scene with a moody palette, like in the charcoal-covered bedroom of this 1880s townhouse by Elaine Santos.

Headboards add structure and comfort to your bed, but not everyone needs one, especially if you’re hoping to channel a more streamlined scene. This Fiona Lynch-designed space eschews a headboard entirely, instead opting for an enticing bed piled high with linen.

Wood is a must-have addition to any well-designed space, but certain finishes hammer home a minimalistic aesthetic more than others. As this ranch house from Marie Flanigan perfectly demonstrates, a pale or whitewashed finish is the way to go if you’re looking to keep things feeling airy and unadorned.

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You may not be opting for a lot of extras in your bedroom, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t shine a spotlight on what does score a place of prominence. Take a cue from designer Sarah Solis and place a large-scale mirror somewhere in your bedroom to bring additional visual interest, all without cluttering your floor plan with more furniture.