5 minimalist bedroom ideas – less is more

White, white or white

All white doesn't have to mean brilliant white. Browse any paint retailer’s website and you’ll quickly realise that white comes in an array of shades. Farrow & Ball, for example, has over 30 shades of white so you can introduce a hint of peach or pink, a touch of sunshine yellow or a warm taupe glow and still stay true to your minimalist goal.

Spotlight on accessories

And, of course, a white bedroom is the perfect backdrop for a handful of well-chosen and colourful accessories. A few pops of colour keeps things interesting and gives an all-white bedroom a little extra charm and personality. We suggest sticking to a single colour– a yellow vase, a yellow velvet cushion, a yellow-themed piece of wall art and so on – to keep the look simple and minimal.

Furniture that functions

The success of an all-white minimalist bedroom absolutely depends on it being clutter free. Choose bedroom furniture that’s inherently minimal with clean lines, smooth finishes, light on decorative features and, importantly, comes with plenty of interior storage. Handleless sliding door wardrobes with built-in drawer units score points from all angles.

2. Bring the outside in: natural bedroom ideas

Turn to nature to bring your minimalist bedroom idea to life. Just as everything in nature has a singular purpose with nothing extraneous, a minimalist bedroom inspired by natural bedroom ideas features colour and texture in perfect proportion and feels inherently well-curated.

Pale and interesting

For the minimalist rustic bedroom idea, wood tone matters. Think Scandi-style blond bedroom furniture or a light-toned wood chest of drawers and wardrobe set. If you love oak bedroom furniture, opt for pale oak rather than dark-stained wood. And be sure to choose a single-hued colour scheme that enhances your chosen wood. Ash wood furniture, for example, looks beautiful against pale grey or dark green walls.

Texturise your space

Look out for furniture and accessories that have distinctive textures to set against your simple monochromatic colour palette. A rattan bedside table, wicker light shade or a sisal rug are easy and relatively inexpensive ways to bring home the textures associated with rustic bedroom ideas.

A knotty solution

With a sturdy and characterful wooden bed frame as its focal point, your minimalist rustic bedroom needs little else. Make up your bed with superior linens – go for the highest thread count you can – as the juxtaposition of natural wood and silken sheets will help deliver on the rustic minimalist aesthetic.

4. The original minimalist aesthetic: mid-century modern bedrooms

Simple, functional and beautiful, mid-century modern bedroom style is innately compatible with a minimalist approach. In this look, bedroom chests of drawers have rounded edges and simple recessed handles. Bed frames have planked or slatted headboards. And decorative accessories are bold and geometric rather than fussy and floral.

Coastal colours

A focus on blues, greens and beiges – a subtle representation of the tonalities of sky, sea and sand – will give your bedroom that classic coastal feel. Simple yet sophisticated, coastal colours are inherently relaxing and speak to high-end beach houses and boutique hotels.

White-washed wood

Hampton-style bedroom furniture and accessories feature the pale wood and pastel colours that evoke smooth driftwood, sand-polished shells and sea glass. White-washed wood or white-finished furniture quickly gives any bedroom a touch of coastal chic.

Contemporary comfort

Not too fancy, not too studied, the Hampton-style minimalist bedroom idea has comfort at its core. Pile up the neutral scatter cushions in shades of off-white, taupe, beige and cream, and make room for an easy chair or chaise.