How to Design a Luxury Bedroom: Opulent Ideas for a Restful Retreat

We all love to talk about what our ‘dream’ home might look like, but few suit the title quite like the bedroom. As your personal sanctuary, this is the place where luxury design really can make for a better quality of life – ensuring each day starts with you feeling fully refreshed.

Curating an elegant space offering both comfort and style, modern, luxurious bedrooms can provide a place of pure relaxation and deeper sleep. Let’s see how, with a little planning, you can achieve your own haven of rest.

Understand your space

Before doing anything else, it’s essential you establish what bed size your room can accommodate. Allow for a minimum of 65cm circulation space on either side of your bed, and work from there… but remember that when it comes to beds, the bigger the better! For the principal bedroom, try and fit a super king (or emperor) if you can. In secondary bedrooms, if a super king isn’t possible, go for a king size. Try and avoid double beds if possible.

Find your style

Next, decide what style you’d like your luxury bedroom to have. There are many ways you can achieve a luxurious feel to a space, but the thing that will make it feel polished and premium is the consistency that will tie everything together.

Your bedroom is possibly the most personal part of your home – so your preferences really do matter. Do you feel drawn towards classic design? Are your tastes more contemporary? Or perhaps you favour a more eclectic look. Minimalist or embellished, clean or creative… choose your direction and you’ll be able to select pieces that make for a cohesive and harmonious space.

Plan your layout

Observe the shape and layout of the room. Consider how you want to use your luxury bedroom and what kind of furniture such a space might need. Of course, you’ll need a bed (and we’ll be exploring those options shortly…) but what other pieces would you like? Do you need seating? A desk? Or perhaps a dressing area. Functional or decorative, make sure you leave space for everything you wish to include. Don’t forget to factor in where your belongings will go and how you’d like to move around in your room too.

Consider your colour scheme

You don’t need to be an expert in modern luxurious bedrooms to know that colour will be an important consideration. As one of the most powerful tools in interior design, the hues you choose create ambiance and mood in your space.

A bedroom needs to be a calming retreat. A space where we can recharge our batteries – so choose quiet colour palettes that play with warm and cool neutral tones rather than introducing too much colour. If you prefer bolder colours, opt for greens or blues – just make sure the shade you choose isn’t too vibrant.

Choose your statement bed

With your ideal size in mind, choose a statement bed for your room. It’s by making this a focal point that you can turn an ordinary space into a truly opulent one – and there are many different styles you could consider. Perhaps you’d like the comfort of a four-poster bed. The sanctuary of a canopy bed. Or maybe you enjoy the impact a sleigh bed can have in a room.

Whatever your style, pick a piece that suits the size of the space and the overall look you wish to achieve. While you want to create that luxurious feel, it’s important to be comfortable too – so a high-quality frame and supportive mattress are well worth the investment.

Create a headboard wall

To make your luxury bedroom feel really cosy, try adding an oversized headboard. As well as strengthening the focal point within your space, you have an opportunity to add some decorative elements such as embroidered wallpapers and extravagant finishes to sit behind your bedside tables. Whether it’s a floor-to-ceiling or a low headboard, this is where you can get really creative.

Think about your furniture

Bedside tables are the most important (and often only) furniture pieces in the room. To make sure they fit with the luxurious style of your space, choose ones with beautiful details, interesting handles and stylish finishes. If possible, look for something with at least two drawers to maximise the storage.

Other elements that can add to the opulence of your space are a built-in wardrobe with plenty of hanging space and integrated lighting, and open shelves to display your favourite books.

Select high-quality soft furnishings

While the furniture creates the space, it’s your fabrics that elevate the luxury. High-quality bedding will provide the comfortable embrace you want to feel as you sink into your bed after a long, tiring day. For that reason, consider the materials, as well as the colour and style. Bedding made from natural cotton or linen are a great choice – as are pieces with high thread counts, for added softness and durability.

Similarly, a beautiful rug can bring a feeling of warmth, texture, and style to your luxurious bedroom. Adding a rug that’s made from high-quality materials such as wool or silk can make sure your space feels opulent from ceiling to floor. You can also use it to add a touch of personality, choosing a rug with a unique design that can become a point of interest to the space.

Finally, always choose curtains over blinds if possible. Not only do they add lots of texture, they’ll make the room feel luxurious and cosy too.

Choose ambient lighting

Lighting is essential for creating a luxurious and inviting atmosphere in your bedroom. By incorporating a variety of light sources, you can create the ambiance that best suits your chosen style and the overall feel of your space, and there’s plenty to choose from.

Overhead lighting, table lamps, floor lamps, decorative pieces… they each make a different impact to the mood of your room. Take time to consider which work best in the space available – and don’t forget that dimmers can also be used to control the brightness of the light too.

Add your finishing touches

Now, it’s time to make your beautiful space feel like your own. The final touches are what can really elevate your bedroom design from ordinary to extraordinary. To achieve that luxurious feel, you could try adding elegant finishes such as velvet or silk cushions, cashmere blankets, fresh flowers and room fragrances.

Of course, it’s still important to put your personal touch into your choices. Luxury may be the goal, but elements like family photos, artwork, and souvenirs will ensure your opulent place of rest feels like stunning home, rather than an upmarket hotel!

Hiring a Professional Interior Designer for your Bedroom

If you would value having an expert guide you to your dream luxury bedroom, perhaps you should consider hiring a professional interior designer. Andrea Benedettini is a London based interior designer focused on luxury residential projects for private clients in the UK and abroad. With our experts guiding your design, you’re sure to create a space that is both stylish and functional. To find out more, get in touch today.

Conclusion

A luxurious bedroom may be the jewel in the crown of your dream home – but it doesn't have to be difficult or expensive to achieve. By following these tips, you can create a space that is both stylish and comfortable, and that feels like a truly opulent and restful retreat.