Basics of minimalist style in the bedroom
The minimalist style is very popular when decorating a bedroom. The main principle of this direction is to create a light and restrained interior with clear lines with the least amount of furniture. A bedroom decorated in this style always has a functional and discreet design.
Discreet bedroom interior in minimalist style
Minimalism does not allow any scattered things or objects in the room, so you should first provide places for storing personal belongings, bedding, etc. so that they do not spoil the discreet beauty of the bedroom. There are several varieties of this trend, in which elements of Japanese or urban styles are allowed, as well as some components of the high-tech style.
The main differences between the interior of a men's bedroom and a women's bedroom
The spirit of freedom, a minimal amount of decor, cool colors, strict forms and laconic design distinguish the masculine bedroom interior from the boudoir of the fair half of humanity.
The main principles for arranging the space of the most intimate room in a bachelor’s house:
- simplicity and rationality;
- lack of graceful and elaborate forms;
- modest and sparse decor;
- strict finishing in cool colors;
- functional furniture;
- discreet textiles;
- muted, diffused light.
Advantages of a minimalist bedroom design
From the point of view of rational use of the space of a bedroom decorated in a minimalist style, the following main advantages of this living space can be identified:
- A minimum of furniture and decor makes cleaning the bedroom much easier, so dust does not accumulate in the room.
- A bedroom that is not overloaded with interior items looks spacious and bright, which is especially important for small rooms.
- Visually changing the bedroom area will not require significant financial and physical costs: by adding a few decorative elements, you can update the interior and change the overall design concept of the room.
A minimalist bedroom is not overloaded with interior items
Classic bedroom for men - fashionable at all times
A lot has been said about the classic style. Expensive materials, high-quality furniture, rich and noble colors - all this is true for the design of a men's room.
Let's list the main points.
- The bed is solid and made of dark wood.
- Wardrobes and bedside tables are made from the same material.
- Wooden floor.
- On the walls there is wallpaper with a relief pattern and a matte surface or Venetian plaster.
- Curtains made of thick, expensive fabrics.
- Classic lighting - chandelier, sconce.
Decorative items highlight the masculine interior of the apartment: paintings depicting hunting, massive candlesticks, vases, figurines.
Classic men's bedroom in dark colors
Dark tones can be diluted with light shades: sand, pearl, white, beige.
A classic bedroom can be bright
This bedroom is suitable for strong, purposeful men with a wealth of experience. And this has nothing to do with age, because you can be successful at 20, 30, and 50.
Features of minimalism in the bedroom interior
“Very often, in a minimalist style bedroom interior, built-in furniture is used, which can hide clothes and other items from prying eyes.”
The interior of a minimalist bedroom has certain features. The main thing is that the room contains the most necessary items and decorative elements that will perform their functions, but will not overload the bedroom. For wall decoration, it is recommended to choose finishing materials in calm pastel colors.
Calm pastel colors are chosen for wall decoration
Very often, in the interior of a minimalist bedroom, built-in furniture is used, which can hide clothes and other items from prying eyes. In any case, each item in the room should create a cozy atmosphere in the room and correspond to its style.
When choosing colors for your bedroom, you should avoid bright and dark colors. It is better to give preference to solid pastel shades, the color of which can be slightly emphasized with the right lighting.
Main features of the style:
- Multi-level lighting, including lighting on the walls and ceiling.
- Natural finishing materials (wood, glass, metal, brick).
- Plain (no pattern) curtains and wallpaper.
- Color design in pastel colors.
- Carpets and textile elements should be completely excluded.
Use natural materials for finishing
Yellow bedroom
Yellow is the color of the sun. It inspires achievements, surprises, and sets you up for positivity. This palette can be combined with any colors.
Orange and yellow tones will look especially impressive if complemented with green curtains and abstract canvases.
Bedroom decoration
If you look closely at the various living spaces, which are decorated according to the principles of minimalism, you will notice that various materials were selected for finishing work. For example, wood, metal and stone surfaces can be harmoniously combined in one room.
As you can see in the photo, for a minimalist bedroom they usually use natural materials, which may differ in texture or have embossing. The main finishing material is natural wood, which differs in shades and texture, and also allows you to create a cozy atmosphere in the room. For decoration, you can choose various natural materials, such as wood, stone, straw, brick, etc.
Natural wood is the main finishing material
Ceiling
When decorating a bedroom ceiling, you need to take into account some nuances of the minimalist style. First of all, you should completely abandon the decor, and also exclude modeling, bas-reliefs and various figured elements. A simple and austere ceiling design with built-in lamps is best suited for a bedroom.
Strict ceiling design with built-in lights
It is recommended to use white or other light colors for the color scheme. For a small bedroom in a minimalist style, it is better to choose glossy surfaces that will visually expand the area of the room and increase the height of the ceiling . In spacious bedrooms, matte ceilings are allowed. Currently, manufacturers of suspended ceilings offer a huge range of ceiling canvases, so you can choose the finishing material for the recreation area to suit your taste.
A glossy ceiling will visually expand the area of the room
Walls
Typically, wallpaper, fabric panels, natural stone and brick, textured plaster and other natural finishing materials are used to decorate the walls of a bedroom. Whatever type of finishing you choose, give preference to materials that have a smooth and uniform surface.
The walls have a smooth and uniform surface
If wallpaper will be used for finishing work in the bedroom, it is better to choose smooth or textured products. Surfaces on which wallpaper is pasted with a pattern that imitates textured plaster, a cut of wood, stone or brick look very impressive.
Now many designers have begun to use light laminate to decorate the walls of a bedroom in a minimalist style.
Original wall decoration with light laminate
Floor
The color of the floor in the bedroom should be combined with the shade of the walls, and its texture should match the rest of the surfaces. As a floor covering for a bedroom, they often choose matte or glossy parquet boards in light shades, or finish it with natural wood coated with varnish.
Parquet boards in light shades are suitable for flooring.
Currently, designers recommend laying laminate flooring on the floors of bedrooms. Each owner of a living space will be able to choose the material according to texture and color based on their taste preferences. In some cases, a plain carpet in light shades can be laid on the bedroom floor so as not to disturb the harmony of the relaxation area.
Light carpet does not disturb the harmony of the recreation area
Floor finishing
For laying the floor, more modern materials are chosen: it can be tiles, laminate, linoleum with a structure. The shade of the coating should be chosen with care. It is better to give preference to cold, restrained tones: gray, ashen, light brown.
Bedroom design in a minimalist interior with laminate flooring Source bedroom.adstores.ru
If you prefer laminate for masonry, then it should have a four-sided chamfer. When laying, try to ensure that the seams between the parts of the materials are barely noticeable. Under no circumstances should the resulting smooth, one-tone coating be covered with carpet or rugs. If you hide the surface even with small paths, you can get the effect of narrowing the space.
However, if the floor is made of strictly wooden parquet, then it is permissible to place a soft carpet with a high, thick pile next to the bed.
Furniture in a minimalist style bedroom
“Minimalism in the bedroom interior categorically does not accept any hanging furniture: all kinds of shelves and racks must be completely excluded”
The comfort of a room depends not only on the quality of lighting and finishing materials used. It is equally important to choose the right furniture. As you can see in the photo, for a minimalist style bedroom interior they choose simple pieces of furniture in neutral colors that do not have any decor or ornaments. Furniture should also not be high and bulky, so as not to overload the space; it should also not contrast with the overall decoration of the room.
Of course, the main item in the bedroom is the bed, which is often designed in the form of a futon bed or a podium; Japanese beds with hidden legs are also often installed. In any case, the head of the bed should be barely visible or completely absent.
Futon bed does not overload the space
Often the bed is placed on a stationary podium, which has compartments for storing things, and cabinets are installed on the sides. Additional light sources are usually placed at the headboard. This option for arranging furniture allows you to save space and does not overload the space of the room. Wallpaper with a discreet pattern will help place an additional emphasis on the bed area and emphasize the discreet beauty of the bedroom.
Spectacular bed on the podium
As you can see in the photo, minimalism in the bedroom completely excludes the use of such pieces of furniture as decorated cabinets, display cases and boudoirs. The best solution for storing things is a wardrobe with translucent glass or plastic facades. The minimalist style is much easier to implement in spacious rooms. In this case, part of the bedroom can be equipped as a dressing room, thus freeing the rest of the space from unnecessary objects and things.
Functional dressing room from part of the bedroom
Minimalism in the bedroom interior categorically does not accept any hanging furniture: all kinds of shelves and racks must be completely excluded. But, if, due to the small size of the room, there is a need to use such pieces of furniture, then try to install only single structures so as not to overload the room with them. It is also not allowed to arrange displays of collectible items - they will disrupt the harmony and balance of the recreation area.
If you decide to arrange a work area in your bedroom, then you should purchase in advance a comfortable table with spacious cabinets where you can store all your documents and work supplies. In this case, multifunctional computer desks are perfect, in the design of which you can hide the system unit and keyboard, and in some models even hide the monitor when not in use.
Laconic work corner in minimalist style
A dressing table for a bedroom should be chosen in a similar way; its design should include compartments for storing the items you need. Chests of drawers for a minimalist bedroom should be chosen small, and their design and design should be as discreet as possible, without any decorative elements. If a mirror is needed in the recreation area, you should give preference to products of the correct rectangular shape without any frame.
Regular rectangular mirror
In spacious bedrooms, in addition to the sleeping area, you can organize a corner for relaxation, all items and elements for which should be selected in accordance with the requirements of the minimalist direction. A small rug in neutral shades without a pattern is suitable for this, next to which you can place a comfortable chair in a discreet design. Near the chair you can place a small coffee table of the correct geometric shape, and a regular floor lamp will be suitable as a lighting source.
Any room decorated in a minimalist style is characterized by zoning of space and at the same time the absence of partitions. You can delimit a room into separate zones with the help of properly thought-out lighting and proper arrangement of furniture. An additional emphasis on the sleeping area will be provided by a small rug placed near the bed.
Comfortable armchair in a discreet style
The bedroom, decorated in accordance with the features of the minimalist style, is distinguished by its discreet elegance and simplicity. The main emphasis in the room is usually on a bed of regular geometric shape. Additional elements of the bedroom interior can be a small mirror and a spacious wardrobe built into a special niche.
Professional advice from designers
Using tips from designers, you can make your minimalist bedroom original and different from others.
- Don't shy away from ocher color schemes. To complement the minimalism in the bedroom interior, you can dilute the calm tone with one small accent of turquoise, blue or light blue: throw a decorative pillow on the bed, leave a neatly tucked cape on the chair.
- If you are arranging a house from scratch, you can install panoramic windows in your bedroom with a minimalist style. Natural lighting is very important for rooms with this interior solution.
- Do not buy paintings in the markets. Select them consciously, in galleries. Even better, order from professional artists. Be sure to clarify which style you need to adapt to when creating a masterpiece.
Design tips
Designers recommend using plain furniture without ornaments or decor in the bedroom. All objects and elements of the recreation area should be compact and also cope well with their functional load.
The main piece of interior design for a bedroom, decorated in any style, is the bed. For minimalist bedrooms, designers recommend choosing models that have hidden legs and a convenient storage system. In spacious bedrooms, the bed can be placed on a special podium, thus increasing the emphasis on the sleeping area. In many modern bed models, the headboard is completely absent, and the overall design is very simple and discreet. For the convenience of storing things, strict bedside tables are usually installed at the head of the bed, and additional light sources are also placed.
Designers recommend choosing bed models without a headboard
Small dressing tables and chests of drawers are often placed in bedrooms, and if the space of the room allows, you can put a small sofa or chair and create a corner for relaxation.
Built-in wardrobes are perfect for storing things: they are very spacious and fit well into the minimalist interior of bedrooms . To ensure that the closet does not overload the space, it is recommended to install plain doors made of translucent plastic or with a mirror surface.
Laconic built-in wardrobe
Color solutions for the bedroom of a young and mature man
The world's leading interior designers claim that modern men, out of all the proposed design projects, most often choose those that contain color, which seem to be able to “push apart”, “expand” the walls in the bedroom space.
Most modern men need free space, no matter what room in their home they are talking about.
This is fully explained by the fact that a man, by his temperament, strives more for freedom not only in his life, but also in the personal space of the bedroom. Although, the tendency to choose such a color scheme can be seen not only in the design of bedrooms, but in general in any room of a bachelor’s house.
Most often, men choose colors that “pull apart” the walls of the room.
But at the same time, young men and already mature men also tend to choose dark shades to decorate their space. For example: gray, rich color of strong coffee or century-old oak bark, black, wine and emerald.
You can easily fit virtually any dominant color detail into a modern masculine interior.
Designers are often unhappy with such a gloomy color scheme, because then a cozy, albeit masculine, resting place can easily turn into a dark, cold burial crypt. To avoid such situations and only emphasize the main dark, calm color with the help of contrasts, design masters resort to a cunning technique: they add several bright elements to the interior of the room.
Recently, there have been very interesting men's interiors in light, neutral colors.
For example, these could be purple pillows, neon photo frames, or an extravagant yellow chair. Don't forget about the bedside rug with bright elements on it.
This kind of color scheme is most often chosen by older men.
Bedroom color scheme
To design bedrooms in minimalism, as seen in the photo, it is recommended to choose discreet pastel colors. Natural shades will create a calm, cozy atmosphere in the room, help you relax and unwind. Designers consider the combination of shades of natural wood, as well as stone or brick, to be very successful. The style of minimalism allows the use of white, gray and black tones. The main principle of color design for a bedroom is not to overload the room with color accents, so no more than three shades are allowed in one room.
Natural shades will create a calm, cozy atmosphere
The most popular is the classic combination of white and one of the pastel colors, for example, terracotta or olive. You can also choose to decorate your bedroom without white, by combining two neutral shades. To create a small accent, you can add a third shade, which should be introduced in very portions, so as to only slightly attract the eye, but not create contrasting highlights in the room.
Accent details in pastel colors
When creating a color scheme for a minimalist bedroom, the brightest shade should be used on the surfaces that have the largest area, and the remaining two should be distributed over other objects, regardless of their area and size. Also, for color design you can use only 2 shades, which can be used to decorate large surfaces. Bedroom walls are usually covered with plain wallpaper or painted with plain paint in pastel shades. If you decide to experiment and want the bedroom walls to be bright, then all other interior items should be selected in neutral colors.
Classic minimalism allows for a contrasting combination of white and black colors, to which you can add some red accents.
Contrasting combination of white and black colors
Bed and furniture
The selection of accessories for the bedroom should be taken quite seriously. The bed occupies the main place among all furniture fittings. It is emphasized not only by lighting, but also by the decoration of walls, floors, and ceilings.
There are various options and models of bed that can be placed according to the concept of minimalism. It is important that it fits harmoniously into the interior and becomes an integral part of it.
Often a low bed without a headboard is used, like a tatami, or placed on a podium.
It is also allowed to use a bed with a strict metal back, without carvings, wood trim or excessive pretentiousness.
The podium itself is ideal for storage. By unobtrusively using its drawers and shelves, you can place all the necessary things.
Bedside tables and tables are also carefully selected. Natural wood of light shades - alder or linden, the best option. Walnut, apple and chocolate are also suitable.
You can play on the game of contrasts by using white and black colors.
Hanging shelves in large quantities are not welcome. Only the essentials are included.
You can place a floor lamp or night light on the bedside table. During the design process, they try to use the available niches as efficiently as possible. You can insert a wardrobe into them, place climbing flowers, which will act as living decor, bringing life into the room.
The doors to the bedroom are not of the swinging type. Sliding wooden structures without unnecessary patterns, ornaments, carvings and pretentiousness are ideal.
Lighting for a minimalist bedroom
In order to create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort in the bedroom, you can use different types of lighting. The main source of artificial light in the room is, of course, the ceiling chandelier, which can be supplemented with other lighting fixtures.
An alternative to a chandelier can be built-in lamps located on the ceiling, which can create dim diffused light. Some lamps are equipped with a directional lighting function; such models allow you to evenly distribute light fluxes and visually raise the ceiling in the room. Designers also recommend using wall sconces, table lamps and floor lamps, which will illuminate only the desired part of the room. Regardless of the type, all light sources should have a discreet design and discreet colors. If you plan to install a floor lamp in the bedroom, then you should select a model with a lampshade, the color of which will be in harmony with the textiles used on the windows and bed.
Built-in lights will visually raise the ceiling
As you can see in the photo, minimalism in the bedroom means a lot of light and free space, so there should be enough light sources in the room. In small bedrooms, designers recommend installing additional lighting near the bed, wardrobe, or installing it in the ceiling structure. Soft lighting, reflected in light glossy surfaces, will fill the room with additional light and visually expand the bedroom.
Additional lighting by the bed
It is recommended to install a floor lamp or a lamp of discreet design near the bed or chair in the relaxation area. Near such light sources it is very pleasant to spend time reading an interesting book or magazine before going to bed.
Main features of minimalism
The creation is based on elements of the most popular styles:
- ethnic;
- high tech;
- French;
- urban.
The minimalist style implies the competent use of free space and its functionality.
Moreover, pieces of bedroom furniture tend to have rather strict characteristics.
Below we will look at the main distinctive features and features of this style.
The main element in the bedroom
The main element of the bedroom is the bed, the design of which significantly influences the overall style of the room. In the very center of a modern bedroom there should be a rectangular bed, without a massive headboard. Very often the bed is placed on a special podium to emphasize the significance of this item.
Despite the general restraint of the bedroom design in minimalism, the bed, like other interior elements, should not be gray and boring . It can be made from materials of various shades and textures, so it can cope with both functional and aesthetic loads.
Rectangular bed without a massive headboard
For brave people who are ready to bring the most original idea to life, designers recommend the following technique. The bed looks very creative, as if raised above the floor and floating in the air. This effect can be achieved using built-in lighting, and a large rectangular mattress can be placed on the floor or podium instead of a traditional bed.
A bed with a “floating” effect looks very creative
White bedroom
Minimalism in a white bedroom is a classic of the genre. White colors and snow-white reflections fill the bedroom with light and air.
You can achieve originality with the help of other delicate colors, but more saturated tones - gray, beige, chocolate, cappuccino.
Minimalist decor in the bedroom
Designers recommend completely abandoning any decorative elements in bedrooms. The use of textiles, figurines and photo frames is allowed, which must be in harmony with the interior of the room.
The walls of a minimalist bedroom can be decorated with photos and paintings in discreet frames. For rooms decorated in pastel colors, brighter paintings with beautiful images are suitable, which allow you to create accents in the interior. To decorate your bedroom, you can also take several photographs; it is better to place them on the bedside tables at the head of the bed. The use of vases, boxes and small figurines is allowed; you should not place too many of them so as not to overload the interior.
Wall decor with photographs in discreet frames
If the bedroom interior turns out to be too austere, then it can be slightly diluted with textile products, which should be selected very carefully and not use too lush draperies. All fabrics should not contain patterns or ornaments. You can place decorative pillows on the beds, the color of which should match the color of the bedspread or be in harmony with it.
A small bedroom in a minimalist style can be expanded with the help of small wall mirrors; their reflective surfaces will help make the room more spacious.
Textiles will dilute an overly austere interior
Instead of heavy curtains, you can place light blinds or translucent tulle curtains on the windows. To create a harmonious and discreet interior, it is recommended to use a single color scheme for all textiles.
Additional decorative elements
Minimalism does not mean that you need to completely avoid decorative elements. The main rule, which should not be forgotten, is the correct combination of objects and interior elements, both with each other and with the overall color and stylistic design of the bedroom. You can place fashionable posters or black and white photographs in the room, which will create a calm atmosphere conducive to relaxation and sleep.
Black and white photos will create a calm atmosphere
Blue bedroom
Bright blue lifts your spirits and gives you a boost of positivity. Especially if there is slush or snowstorm outside.
A blue bedroom is an ideal option for artistic and creative individuals who are not afraid of experiments.
An interesting combination is the pale blue shade in the decoration and the milky shade in the design of the curtains.
The heavenly palette for walls is also an exquisite choice, especially in combination with a soft corner in light colors.
Photo gallery – minimalist bedroom
Choosing furniture for a men's bedroom
The basic rule for furnishing a room for the male, and in fact not only the male, half of humanity is the minimum number of furniture elements.
Active use of different tones of the same color when designing a men's bedroom will help create a feeling of a single harmonious style.
For example, the bed should be large and spacious with a good and elastic, preferably orthopedic, mattress, so that you can rest well on it after a hard day at work. Although, instead of it, it is quite possible to install a stylish sofa, which when folded will take up little space and thereby free up a large amount of space.
For the basic design of a young man's bedroom, colors such as brown and beige are suitable.
To store wardrobe items, a wardrobe built into the wall or even a separate dressing room is suitable. The closets can store linen, and even shoes can fit in the wardrobe. Bedside tables also have a place. They can contain accessories, chargers, documents and other important little things.
Such a space is suitable for a strong, strong-willed man who has achieved a lot in life and can afford expensive decorations in his bedroom.
It is allowed to have hanging shelves on which the necessary little things will be located.
Everything should match the owner - beautiful, rich, with a predominance of dark and strong masculine colors.
Storage systems
It is quite arbitrary to call small shelves, drawers and chests of drawers storage systems in a minimalist bedroom. If you have nowhere to store some items, you will have to hide them in the bedroom. Semi-hidden storage systems at the head of the bed will help with this. They will be barely noticeable behind textiles and pillows. Another great idea is to use the space under your bed. There you can install drawers and boxes where it is convenient to put bed linen, towels and even bathrobes with blankets. Built-in niches and drawers can also be installed at the foot of the bed, also disguised using the same style and design.
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