How to Create a Minimalist Relaxing Bedroom

If you desire a bedroom that is clean, simple and stylish, then a minimalist bedroom theme may be the one for you. A minimalist bedroom creates an attractive, relaxing atmosphere that you will find very easy to rest and unwind in, and best of all, you can find everything you need to create one with KOO.

We will walk you through everything you need to know about minimalist bedroom design, including how to style each element of your room and the benefits of having a minimalist bedroom in your home. Read on to discover how you can make your bedroom into a calming oasis using the minimalist bedroom design!

What Makes A Cosy Minimalist Bedroom So Great?

If you are on the fence about designing a minimalist bedroom, don't be! Not only is a minimalist bedroom design stylish and easy to create, but there are some other handy benefits you should be aware of as well:

• Easy to clean - if you have ever tried dusting a shelf packed with knick-knacks, a busy bedside table or a chest of drawers loaded up with trinkets, you'll appreciate the simplicity of cleaning a minimalist bedroom straight away. Fewer objects make dusting and cleaning your surfaces much quicker and easier, and there are fewer objects for germs and bacteria to form on as well.

• Easy to change decor - want to change the colour scheme of your minimalist bedroom, or perhaps you just want a style update? A minimalist bedroom makes swapping out your accessories easy, as you won't have much to change and can focus on finding a few quality pieces rather than having to buy a huge new set of decor.

• Peaceful and calming - minimalist bedrooms are excellent for relaxing in, making them a great bedroom design for those who may have trouble sleeping. A lack of distractions will help your brain associate your bedroom with sleep, rather than stimulation, helping you nod off quicker and easier than you would in a busy bedroom.

Minimalist Bedroom Ideas

KOO has a wonderful range of minimalist bedroom linen and decor you can use to style your space. Here are some of our minimalist bedroom ideas you can use in each area of your bedroom to help you create your sleep sanctuary!

Style a minimalist bed

The centrepiece of your bedroom, your bed is a prime area for minimalist style - although it is important to remember 'minimalist' doesn't always mean sparse. A minimalist bed doesn't mean you need to sleep on a futon with nothing but a plain blanket!

The majority of your colours should be a simple and clean colour like white, cream or a pale beige - start with crisp, white bed sheets and keep your other bed linens, like a fitted sheet or a valance, in matching colours.

Keep any quilts and pillows in similarly calm colours - you can add more colour to your bed with an artfully placed cosy blanket or light throw. For a more modern look, contrast your neutral bedding with a black or dark charcoal throw, while a matching cream or white throw will add texture without standing out too much.

While you may think a neatly-made bed is the hallmark of a minimalist bedroom, a lightly-mussed bed can also create the look while also looking inviting - make your bed however which way suits your personal taste.

Choose minimalist window furnishings

Your window furnishings are a big part of your bedroom decor, so choosing the right curtains and blinds to help make a minimalist bedroom is important.

Sheer curtains are a wonderful choice if you're looking to create a stylish bedroom that is also inviting and cosy. Sheer curtains diffuse harsh sunlight into a dreamy glow that is the ideal lighting for a minimalist bedroom, as well as giving you privacy during the day. Combine these with simple soft grey blockout curtains for complete darkness at night and total privacy when you need it.

Blinds are a clever choice for a more modern-leaning minimalist bedroom - with their clean lines and solid body, they're a contemporary choice in any space. Sheer and blockout blinds can be layered just like curtains if you need them.

Create a minimalist side table

Many bedside tables have the unfortunate habit of accumulating all sorts of things - glasses, lip balm, your water bottle, a snack wrapper or two… a lot can fit onto that small, square surface! Keep your bedside table as clear as possible, otherwise they can throw off your whole minimalist bedroom design - use drawers to keep as much as you can inside, and if you think your bedside lamp is using up too much space, look into having a wall sconce or low-hanging light as your reading lamp instead.

If you have a small set of trinkets you must keep next to your bed, consider using a small bowl or simple tray to keep them inside, instead of sprawled across your side table.

Use minimalist bedroom decor

Minimalist doesn't mean bare - you can decorate your bedroom with any of KOO's home decor, as long as you keep your minimalist theme at the forefront at all times. Consider having a creamy pillar candle on your chest of drawers, a stylish faux plant next to your bed or a simple piece of wall art hanging on the wall. Keep your colours in mind - any brighter colours will become a focal point in the room, which you don't want to have more than one or two of in a single space.

Find Minimalist Bedroom Inspo And Elevated Homewares At KOO

If you are excited to design your minimalist bedroom, browse KOO's bedroom and homeware categories to find an incredible range of stylish bedding, furnishings and decor, all available for home delivery. Loving KOO and want to experience more? Join the KOO Club today - it's quick and easy to sign up, and you'll receive early sale alerts, special vouchers and access to our amazing VIP prices.