Are you wanting to transform your master bedroom? Perhaps you’re looking to bring a different feel to the oasis of your home.

Creating a space that’s relaxing, calm, and stylish should be a given for all homeowners. Bright spaces can be achieved by maximising light, making effective use of space, and choosing fixtures that are reflective and colourful. Meanwhile, modern aesthetics will encompass a range of different styles, textures, and looks.

Read on for our expert guide to discover how to create a bright and modern master bedroom.

1 – Choose calming wallpaper

It’s not hard to imagine how wallpaper can affect the mood and feel of any space – and a bedroom is no different. Neutral tones can provide an airy and light feel, offering a calming atmosphere for an easy night’s rest.

Wallpaper can be used in multiple ways. It could stretch across your entire room, be decorated exclusively on a feature wall, or even on the ceiling.

2 – Bring the outside in

Houseplants are essential for a modern home. Not only do they add colour and vibrancy to any room they’re in, but they also provide numerous health benefits too. Snake plants or ivy can make your bedroom feel like a living and breathing jungle.

Pairing your plants with your colour scheme will allow you to create a bright and calm space.

3 – Paint the room white

White may be considered simple, but it truly has stood the test of time as a favourite for bedrooms. It can feel both bright and spacious, making the room an area you’ll enjoy spending time in. Also, white allows you to be more creative, as it gives you a blank canvas for whichever overall look and design you want to go for.

4 – Customise your nightstand

Aside from a bed, a nightstand is one of the most common items in any modern bedroom. Not only do they provide a place for you to gather items that you need before bed, such as books, drinks, or eye masks, but they also add character to the space. A reading light on top will be a fantastic finish to brighten your room with warm ambient lighting before bed.

5 – Adopt rustic tones

Rustic furniture can help to create a boho or chic feel for your room, helping to add a different character depending on what furnishings you choose.

In particular, vintage or antique furniture can go a long way to transform your space.

6 – Set the ambiance with lighting 

Bedrooms are particularly important rooms for lighting, whether that be relaxing before bed or while sleeping. A trusty floor lamp or multiple lights can help set the mood. If you have a darker corner of your room, make sure to focus light on these areas.

7 – Make use of your view

Your window view is your portrait of the outside world and so it’s wise to choose fixtures and furnishings that truly accentuate your backdrop. Ensuring these fittings can be easily opened and closed, depending on the time of day, can make you feel more connected to your surroundings.

Also, adding a window seat gives you a place to appreciate your view of the backdrop outside of your room.

8 – Contemplate sleek wardrobes

Clutter can make any room feel more chaotic, and in some cases, darker than it needs to be – and a bedroom is no exception. A spacious and modern wardrobe can offer a place to put away any items, while giving them a home. Floor-to-ceiling wardrobes can help to maximise space and can be custom-made to fit exactly the height of your room.

9 – Get creative with your bedding

Bedding can be an easy and, in some cases, affordable way to bring colour to your bedroom. Opting for unusual patterns and designs, from floral to stripes, can make the place you sleep an artwork in itself. Some may choose pastel colours to bring a sense of calm.

10 – Consider a platform bed

A platform bed can be a chic addition to your room. Not only do they look good, but they also provide a whole host of other benefits. They are often more sturdy than regular bed frames, offer ample storage space, and can provide a better night’s sleep depending on your preferences.

11 – Go for lighter curtains

For those wanting to create a brighter space, consider changing your curtains for maximum sunlight. Darker curtains can prevent beams of light from entering your space, so opting for lighter colours can make the room feel brighter. Lighter curtains are also less likely to fade in the sun, meaning they’ll last longer.

12 – Clear the walls

While wall art can bring colour to your room, it can also affect the ability of the surfaces to reflect light. Paintings and wall hangings could also make the space feel cluttered if they don’t have an organised formation. We recommend minimalism to help with this.

13 – Choose a full-size mirror

With bedrooms being an area where you wake up and get ready for the day, a mirror is essential. By opting for a full-size version, it allows you to see your entire outfit before stepping out for the day. Not only this, but it amplifies light within your rooms during sunlight hours and can be strategically placed opposite windows to brighten darker areas.

14 – Experiment with two-tone walls

Can’t choose which colour you want in your room? Well, two is always better than one! Two-tone walls can offer striking aesthetics, and you can opt for complimentary colours or even ones that contrast.

As mentioned before, going for lighter colours will help to create an airy and brighter space all year round.

15 – Integrate end of bed seating

Depending on your space, placing a chaise lounge, ottoman, or storage bench at the foot of your bed gives you another place to sit and relax, while keeping items tidy. This can also be a stylish statement piece in your room.

16 – Bring metallics in

Metallic surfaces help to reflect light across your room, while adding to the overall aesthetic. This includes handles, tables, lamps, and picture frames. Also, metallic accents can add class and sophistication to a room, particularly silver, steel, and aluminium which have timeless appeal.

17 – Layer your bedding

Your bedroom is an area that is meant to be relaxing and so prioritising comfort should be a priority. Snuggly throws, additional blankets, pillows, and cushions can make this a room you won’t want to leave. Much like colourful bedding, it also allows you to add a different feel to your space.

18 – Go for wooden floors

Tired of your carpet? Wooden floors are more natural looking, easier to clean, and have long-lasting appeal. Like walls, they can also be painted to bring a different flavour to your relaxation space. Depending on your choice of materials, wooden floors can also be reflective, therefore, increasing light.

19 – Install wall panelling

Tired of standard walls? Panelling provides texture and depth, all while being fairly easy to install. In bedrooms, wooden panelling is often preferred, giving a timeless feel, and they provide increased insulation and soundproofing from other rooms. They can also be easier to repair than a usual drywall. 

20 – Illuminate the space with wall mounted lamps

Mounted wall lamps allow you to more optimally light your room, all while reducing the space that a floor lamp would take up. This lighting can help you set the ambiance for relaxing before sleep and can be particularly handy for when curling up with a book in the evening.

21 – Make storage decorative

Open shelving storage gives you the option to highlight items that show personality. They can be added as a centrepiece of the room, either behind the bed or to divide space between your main bedroom and ensuite (depending on whether you have one). It may also look less imposing in the room than a traditional closed storage unit. 

22 – Brighten space with candles and fairy lights

Candles not only help to provide light and set the ambiance, but they can offer nice scents before bed. They have been proven to improve sleep quality, putting people into a peaceful mindset before resting their eyes.

Meanwhile, fairy lights have been popular in bedrooms for some time and can be draped on mirrors, windows, or the ceiling.

23 – Consider symmetrical designs

Adding symmetry to your bedroom can make the space feel less cluttered and chic. This can ensure that things remain in the right place, as any mess will be more noticeable. Also, it can bring more attention to any focal points that you wish to highlight. 

24 – Show colour with an area rug

Area rugs are a great way to bring colour, texture, and patterns to your space. Putting them under your bed can brighten any areas that look darker, while providing additional comfort underfoot, protection against damage, and more warmth depending on the material. 

25 – Maximise light with shutters

Shutters can truly change any space within your home, but they can feel particularly essential in a bedroom.

They provide excellent light control, helping to maximise light or block it out depending on your preferences. For the summer months, they allow you to keep heat from entering the building, and in winter, retain warmth within your rooms creating a relaxing and comforting space.

Choosing a professional will give you peace of mind that your shutters will provide optimum benefits for your bedroom. At Shuttercraft, we provide a wide range of shutters and blinds, tailored and custom made to your personal needs, giving you maximum light control, while also increasing the value and aesthetic of your home.

By choosing us, you have a guaranteed high quality product and service, with local branches to understand your requirements.