These Minimalist Bedrooms Have Maximum Style (2024)

To create an encompassing feel without heavy drapery or bold paint colors, opt for a simple wood paneling to exude warmth instead, like designer Tobias Petri did in his Austrian mountain chalet.

Mark Grattan’s Art Deco–inspired, striped bed frame offers a dynamic feel without departing from the gray scale.

In this bedroom designed by New York studio Cochineal Design, a swooping, scalloped headboard provides some visual interest without taking up any extra room.

Keeping your bed on the floor isn’t just for frat boys and recent college graduates, it’s also for chic minimalists—especially when paired with draping linen bedding. Get inspired with this look by South African architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens.

Yep, even a kid’s space can feel minimalist, just ask Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent who designed this bunk room for their two children. A rattan cactus offers the perfect amount of whimsy.

A set of carved Moroccan doors acts as a headboard in this otherwise sparse bedroom designed by Ishka Designs.

A neutral-hued, geometric rug sets the scene for the rest of this streamlined Palm Springs space.

Designer Tobias Petri creates contrast in his family’s sparse alpine retreat with deep navy pillow shams and a coordinating throw blanket.

Bright pops of color, courtesy of beautiful flowers and bedside books, is a simple way to keeps things feeling fresh without causing clutter. Take, for example, this serene look courtesy of Ashe Leandro.

Not a fan of washing every wall with color? Opt for painting just the trim instead for maximum impact with minimal square footage à la Augusta Hoffman.

To really make a statement without an abundance of things, let the architecture of your beloved abode shine for itself—like this lighthouse does.

Reduce visual clutter and maximize storage by creating a partition that nearly blends in with its surroundings, as designer Karin Meyn did in her Amsterdam home.

Minimalism isn’t limited to just black and white. A solid wash of color (like this cobalt blue in a historic Georgian house), can feel equally streamlined.

While an all-white room may sound boring, it actually provides a blank canvas for a bold design scheme. Graphic rugs are used to dress up a white floor as a large abstract painting by Richard Aldrich hangs on the wall in this Hamptons home.

Accessories in vivid hues brighten up a midcentury-modern bedroom. The honey-colored wood makes this lightly furnished California interior feel warm and full.

Mattress heights are important in minimalist bedrooms—aficionados tend to like them on the lower side, as in this Neal Beckstedt–designed space. A suede is used as a luxe wallcovering.

White walls don’t distract from the stunning views in this Manhattan penthouse. Black-and-white art above the bed adds contrast.

In the iconic Round House, a circular suspended bed clears the floor and mimics the shape of the home. With walls of windows and limited space to hang paintings, the furniture also doubles as art.

Light grays complement bright whites in this Connecticut bedroom. Clean lines and simple shapes create a sophisticated and sleek space.