Traditional bedrooms don’t need to be boring or dull. Though they’re typically rooted in the past and could have classic elements like wooden floors, gorgeous sash windows, beamed lofts, and a slightly formal vibe, they can also blend a few modern elements for a cosy vibe. Here are some design ideas to decorate your bedroom traditionally.
Find the right bed
When seeking traditional bedroom ideas, your first port of call should be classic Victorian-style beds. Since the bed is your room’s centrepiece, you should ideally look for frame beds in wood or metal. Poster or canopy beds, upholstered beds, and even dorm-style brass or wrought iron beds could resonate with you. You can choose a bed that’s inspired by classic designs and adds a touch of sophistication to your space.
Choose an eye-catching headboard
Choosing a luxurious upholstered headboard that has a character of its own is a simple way to add instant traditional charm to your bedroom. Such headboards add extra comfort to your bed, especially if you love to read before hitting the snooze button. They also create a magnificent, formal look that works brilliantly as part of a traditional design.
Invest in a love seat or chaise
In traditional bedrooms, what’s positioned at the foot of your bed is extremely important, as it could make that specific area the majestic focal point of your room. Though you could get blanket boxes, having a lavish love seat or chaise would give the room a dose of ultimate sophistication.
Choose a rich colour scheme
When designing your bedroom traditionally, you have the advantage of using classic, rich, deep paint colours. From moody dark purples and secure reds to vibrant greens, you have a lot of choices. And you can use these classic, bold colours without a worry because your ornate, traditional furniture will go well with these colours without being overwhelmed by them.
Give your bedroom a pop of colour with wallpapers
Your traditionally designed bedroom doesn’t need to be entirely in neutral, heavy, or dark tones. It shouldn’t be excessively stimulating either. To keep it simple, yet interesting and appealing, you can add some colours and patterns by using decorative wallpapers. For instance, if your walls have been painted in a dark or neutral shade, you can break the monotony and brighten the space by using light-patterned wallpaper on one wall or the ceiling.
Anchor your traditional design in some artwork
Do you possess an original artwork? Or a masterpiece that you picked from a thrift store at a throwaway price? Or a collage of your cherishable moments? You can anchor your traditional décor scheme around any of these artworks to up the space’s beauty quotient.
Play with patterns and textures
You can add various textiles, textures, and patterns to make your bedroom feel more vibrant. Be it curtains in dusty pastels, velvet pillows on the bed, a sheepskin rug on the floor, an oversized duvet, or linen bed sheets, adding variety to the space will take your traditional décor scheme from dull to something exciting and inviting.
Have a window seat
If your bedroom has a deep and adequately low window recess, you can have a window seat installed that’s upholstered in fabric to match your traditional décor. If you need additional storage space in your bedroom, you could even cleverly have it concealed by using the space underneath your window seat for storage.
Use layered lighting
You can have clip-on lights, task lamps, and wall lights in your bedroom for low-level illumination, which is ideal for checking emails, relaxing, or reading. Bright ceiling lights atop the bed will help create a focal point. If your bedroom’s ceiling is high, you could even bring home chandeliers or pendant lights. You should also invest in a dimmer switch that will let you dim your bright light to a softer mood lighting ideal for late evening or night.
Opt for window treatments
From heavier drapes and blackout lining in curtains or shades that block light to sheer drapes that let light in and can be teamed with heavier curtains when needed, you’ll get various options for dressing your bedroom windows. For privacy and blocking light, you may even invest in plantation shutters.
From heavier drapes and blackout lining in curtains or shades that block light to sheer drapes that let light in and can be teamed with heavier curtains when needed, you’ll get various options for dressing your bedroom windows. For privacy and blocking light, you may even invest in plantation shutters.
