1Monochrome Textures
Brian Ferry In this Brooklyn bedroom by Home Studios, a shaggy, sheepskin throw keeps the all-white bedding palette from feeling too sparse.
2Timber Time
Gaelle Le Boulicaut To create an encompassing feel without heavy drapery or bold paint colors, opt for a simple wood paneling to exude warmth instead, like designer Tobias Petri did in his Austrian mountain chalet.
3Subtle Stripes
Maureen M. Evans Mark Grattan’s Art Deco–inspired, striped bed frame offers a dynamic feel without departing from the gray scale.
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4Create Curves
Joshua McHugh In this bedroom designed by New York studio Cochineal Design, a swooping, scalloped headboard provides some visual interest without taking up any extra room.
5Back to Basics
Elsa Young/Bureaux Keeping your bed on the floor isn’t just for frat boys and recent college graduates, it’s also for chic minimalists—especially when paired with draping linen bedding. Get inspired with this look by South African architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens.
6Controlled Chaos
Richard Foulser Yep, even a kid’s space can feel minimalist, just ask Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent who designed this bunk room for their two children. A rattan cactus offers the perfect amount of whimsy.
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7Go Big on Blank Walls
Frank Frances Studio A set of carved Moroccan doors acts as a headboard in this otherwise sparse bedroom designed by Ishka Designs.
8Lay a Strong Foundation
Lance Gerber A neutral-hued, geometric rug sets the scene for the rest of this streamlined Palm Springs space.
9Choose One Color
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10 Accessorize Strategically
Stephen Kent Johnson Bright pops of color, courtesy of beautiful flowers and bedside books, is a simple way to keeps things feeling fresh without causing clutter. Take, for example, this serene look courtesy of Ashe Leandro.
11Try a Colorful Trim
Tim Lenz Not a fan of washing every wall with color? Opt for painting just the trim instead for maximum impact with minimal square footage à la Augusta Hoffman.
12Embrace the Architecture
Chris Everard To really make a statement without an abundance of things, let the architecture of your beloved abode shine for itself—like this lighthouse does.
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13Divide and Conquer
Richard Powers Reduce visual clutter and maximize storage by creating a partition that nearly blends in with its surroundings, as designer Karin Meyn did in her Amsterdam home.
14Opt for One and Done
Francesco Dolfo Minimalism isn’t limited to just black and white. A solid wash of color (like this cobalt blue in a historic Georgian house), can feel equally streamlined.
15Bold Accents
David Benjamin Sherry While an all-white room may sound boring, it actually provides a blank canvas for a bold design scheme. Graphic rugs are used to dress up a white floor as a large abstract painting by Richard Aldrich hangs on the wall in this Hamptons home.
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16Midcentury Design
John Ellis Accessories in vivid hues brighten up a midcentury-modern bedroom. The honey-colored wood makes this lightly furnished California interior feel warm and full.
17Ethereal Texture
Alison Gootee Mattress heights are important in minimalist bedrooms—aficionados tend to like them on the lower side, as in this Neal Beckstedt–designed space. A suede is used as a luxe wallcovering.
18Stark White Walls
Tim Waltman White walls don’t distract from the stunning views in this Manhattan penthouse. Black-and-white art above the bed adds contrast.
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19Floating Bed
Iwan Baan In the iconic Round House, a circular suspended bed clears the floor and mimics the shape of the home. With walls of windows and limited space to hang paintings, the furniture also doubles as art.
20Cool Neutrals
Durston Saylor Light grays complement bright whites in this Connecticut bedroom. Clean lines and simple shapes create a sophisticated and sleek space.
Kate McGregor is House Beautiful's SEO Editor, writing in-depth home renovation cost guides, design inspiration stories while overseeing gardening content through routine plant care guides. With over five years in the shelter industry creating content for brands like Domino, Real Simple, and Architectural Digest’s Clever, Kate has developed a passion for uncovering the personal stories that often lie behind the inspiration for people’s spaces. She previously worked as the assistant market editor at ELLE Decor, where she identified top products and brands in the industry as well as interviewed emerging designers about their thoughts on the latest interior design trends. Kate holds a bachelor’s degree from Belmont University. When not researching the specificities of begonia plant care, you can find Kate scouring vintage markets for the ideal wrought-iron chair, knitting yet another cardigan, or reading historical nonfiction.
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