Creating a clean contemporary bedroom is really about comfort and individualism and should be designed and decorated accordingly. It is a personal space and should enable you to relax, have a good rest and recharge your batteries ready to face the challenges of the next day.

White walls and wooden floors are popular and look ‘classically’ contemporary. Alternatively you could use decorative wall panels for a truly artistic and contemporary look. Fabric wall panels will definitely add a soft, comfy feel to your bedroom and you can have sound absorbing panels too. If your budget is limited, you could just cover the walls with fabric which should create similar effects.

Blackout curtains and blinds are excellent for a good night’s sleep. They are without doubt contemporary materials but some may feel, as they do with stainless steel worktops in kitchens, that they look rather industrial. If you do not like the look you could use a wide triple curtain rod for example and install the blackout curtain next to the window, before your sheer and normal curtains, so that it will not normally be visible.

Low platform beds are in fashion at the moment. Some have extra extending platforms which are used as bed side tables or benches. A footboard bench is a great space saver as the bench folds away neatly when not in use. You can even save more space by using footboard chests. If you love watching TV in bed how about a TV bed – it has a flat screen TV stowed in the foot end, this type of bed is without doubt expensive, but is the epitome of modern, contemporary living. Of course if the bedroom is to have such expensive items it is a good idea to make sure your household insurance cover is appropriate.

In place of traditional bedside table lamps you can install swing arm wall lights or recessed down lights at the head of the bed for a neat contemporary look. Use of dimmer switches will add different moods to your bedroom.

Most contemporary bedrooms will not include a bed festooned with bolsters, drapes and pillows, but it is still acceptable to use these items, just don’t go over the top.

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