Light timber bedroom furniture styled in a modern coastal bedroomLight timber bedroom furniture styled in a modern coastal bedroom

Secrets to Styling a Beautiful and Functional Main Bedroom

Explore Insider Tips from our Stylist Cindy

for Transforming Bedroom into an Ideal Sanctuary

BY CINDY CASEY
11 June 2024

DESIGN & CARE GUIDES  /  STYLING TIPS

Transforming your bedroom should feel like a sanctuary – a place that inspires relaxation, it’s the room where we spend almost half of our lives and is often overlooked when styling our homes. By incorporating the tips and ideas outlined, you can transform your bedroom into a stylish haven that reflects your personal taste and provides the perfect retreat after a long day. Whatever your style is, whether it be coastal, country or contemporary, choose a theme that personalizes your space.

Modern rustic bedroom featuring a solid timber storage bed, neutral bedding and stone feature wall with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking an outdoor landscape.Modern rustic bedroom featuring a solid timber storage bed, neutral bedding and stone feature wall with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking an outdoor landscape.

1. Planning The Perfect Room

Take the time to select a good quality bed as it will become the focal point to your room so whether you prefer an upholstered bedhead and ensemble or a solid timber bed. This will dictate the style and personality of your room.


Depending on the size of your space this will influence whether you choose a queen or king-size bed, if you are unsure, add some painter's tape to the floor and mark out the size! Can you walk around the bed? Do you need extra drawers for storage? And can you make the bed without difficulty? What other functional pieces do you need, if space is an issue, under the bed storage can help. These are all things to consider.

Modern bedroom styling featuring layered white bedding, textured throw blanket and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows creating a relaxed contemporary bedroom aesthetic.Modern bedroom styling featuring layered white bedding, textured throw blanket and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows creating a relaxed contemporary bedroom aesthetic.

Ultimately your bed should be comfortable and functional, so invest in a good quality mattress.

A cozy bedroom features a wooden headboard, white and patterned pillows, a soft quilt, and a vase of yellow tulips on a bedside table, creating a serene atmosphere.A cozy bedroom features a wooden headboard, white and patterned pillows, a soft quilt, and a vase of yellow tulips on a bedside table, creating a serene atmosphere.

Incorporating a fabric headboard can instantly elevate the style and sophistication of your bedroom while providing additional comfort and support providing a soft, cushioned surface for you to lean against while reading or relaxing in bed. A timber bedhead can offer a sleek and contemporary feel giving your room a sense of a modern style.

2. Bedside tables for Functionality

Bedside tables are functional pieces, to add to your bedroom if you have the space add one to either side of your bed for balance, not only are they great for storage, but they also are a place for lamps, books, and somewhere to rest your phone. When styling your bedside start with a lamp and then add books and a small vase or trinket box, remember less is more we don’t want to clutter this space, and it just means more dusting.

Herringbone timber bedside table with textured wood grain styling, featuring a decorative clock and modern bedroom décor.Herringbone timber bedside table with textured wood grain styling, featuring a decorative clock and modern bedroom décor.

3. Rugs Add Warmth

Adding a rug to your floor can add texture and warmth during those colder months, especially if you have timber or tiled floors. There are a few ways to add rugs to your bedroom, just under the foot of the bed, completely under or just at the sides using hall runners or smaller rugs. FIND A RUG

Herringbone timber bedside table with textured wood grain styling, featuring a decorative clock and modern bedroom décor.Herringbone timber bedside table with textured wood grain styling, featuring a decorative clock and modern bedroom décor.

4. Create a Calming Colour Palette

Bedrooms are a sanctuary so try keeping walls in a neutral colour such as white, cream, or pale grey – then use your favourite colour in bedding, throws, cushions, and art.
Unsure where to start; choose a piece of art that suits your style and work within the artwork colour palette to coordinate with your bedding to create a harmonious feel.
A neutral base also means it’s easy to rejuvenate your space with a new colour palette by simply swapping out you're bedding and homewares for something new. Play around with different colours, patterns and textures to create visual interest.

Hamptons bedroom styling featuring a white bed frame, X-leg bedside table with black hardware and blue coastal cushions creating a fresh Hamptons aesthetic.Hamptons bedroom styling featuring a white bed frame, X-leg bedside table with black hardware and blue coastal cushions creating a fresh Hamptons aesthetic.

5. Set the Mood with Lighting

Bedside lighting provides ambience whether you choose table lamps, wall scones or pendant lamps this is up to you just make sure you hide your cords for a seamless look.

Modern contemporary solid timber bedroom suite with natural wood bed frame and coordinating bedside tables styled in a warm minimalist bedroom.Modern contemporary solid timber bedroom suite with natural wood bed frame and coordinating bedside tables styled in a warm minimalist bedroom.

6. If You Have Space Add In Some Extra Pieces

If space allows consider other ways in which you can utilize space in your bedroom as it can be home to more than just a bed and drawers, add a bench at the end of the bed or even an occasional chair to create a reading nook or somewhere to throw your jacket at the end of a long day.

Country inspired timber bench featuring natural wood texture styled at the end of a bed for warm rustic bedroom styling.Country inspired timber bench featuring natural wood texture styled at the end of a bed for warm rustic bedroom styling.
Natural rattan occasional chair and matching rattan lamp table creating a coastal inspired seating nook with textured organic styling.Natural rattan occasional chair and matching rattan lamp table creating a coastal inspired seating nook with textured organic styling.