42 Minimalist Bedrooms That Are Gorgeous and Practical

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.

Accessories in vivid hues brighten up a midcentury-modern bedroom. The honey-colored wood makes this lightly furnished California interior feel warm and full.

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.

White walls don’t distract from the stunning views in this Manhattan penthouse. Black-and-white art above the bed adds contrast.

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.

Light grays complement bright whites in this Connecticut bedroom. Clean lines and simple shapes create a sophisticated and sleek space.

The master bedroom of this French ski retreat is brimming with light, accentuating the natural unvarnished wood structure. A unified, earthy palette meets clean lines and black and white, perfect for a serene and minimalist escape.

A spacious master bedroom values texture over color, with a massive Madeline Weinrib rug, a leather BDDW lounge chair, and layered bedding. The bright white walls and simple black accents lend an unfussy and uncluttered feel, and a peaceful vibe is guaranteed.

In this Lower East Side condo, a sleek wooden bed frame and exposed-brick wall help temper the ultra-modern yet minimalist space.

A West Village townhouse’s guest bedroom appeals to a midcentury aesthetic, with a Pierre Paulin desk and rounded shapes in the lamp and artwork. The petite space feels open and peaceful thanks to a minimalist approach to the 1950s style.

In the Hamptons, architect Paul Masi and designer Damon Liss raised the elemental barn to a new level of sophistication with gray tones and subtly elegant design. The bedding in the master is by Matteo, the custom-made leather dresser is by BDDW, and the ceiling is covered in weathered cedar shingles.

Two New York designers renovated their riad in Marrakech to merge modernity with local tradition. The bed in the master bedroom is dressed with a blanket and linens by Matteo and pillow shams by Libeco.

For a Silicon Valley, California, family that wanted a retreat in the woods but had no intention of going rustic, architect Cynthia Wang and designer Jamie Bush conjured a completely new take on the country cabin that brings urban cool to the Sierra Nevadas.

Manhattan natives Ku-Ling and Evan Yurman designed a cool master bedroom in their beloved TriBeCa. The bed is by Meridiani, the wall lamp is by Serge Mouille, the vintage Poul Kjaerholm daybed retains its original leather, and the side table is by Wyeth; the console is a vintage piece by Paul McCobb, and the circa-1970 Beni Ourain rug is from Double Knot.

Architect Greg Tankersley and designer Carol Egan conjured a Greenwich, Connecticut, retreat that’s the perfect blend of pastoral comfort and urban pizzazz. The master bedroom’s headboard is by Roman Thomas, the bed linens are by Matouk, the console is by BDDW, and the armchair is from Galerie Blanchetti; the 1960 floor lamp is by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, the 1970 ceiling light is by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, the rug is by Mitchell Denburg, and the walls are painted in Pavilion Gray by Farrow & Ball.

Designer Alejandra Redo adds warmth, color, and quirky charm to a modernist glass-and-steel villa on a wooded hillside in Guadalajara, Mexico. The bed, dresser, and side tables in the master bedroom are by Roche Bobois; the Eames chair and ottoman are by Herman Miller, the bedside lights are by FontanaArte, and the wall is painted in Patagonia by Comex.