Our Favorite Contemporary Bedrooms

Contemporary design is ever-evolving because it basically refers to what is currently popular and in style. People often confuse contemporary and modern interior design because there can be overlap depending on what is fashionable at the moment. For example, Scandinavian-influenced design has been on trend recently, and it has a lot of modern influences, so it can be considered both contemporary and modern. Pure modern design has been around for decades; it is centered on clean lines, minimalism, neutral backgrounds with bright pops of color and a lot of industrial materials like metal, glass and concrete. On the other hand, contemporary design welcomes different elements like ornamental objects, rich color palettes, curved lines and lots of texture and pattern. This is why we love contemporary design for bedrooms. It's easy to make them warm, inviting and plush. We've gathered some of our favorite contemporary bedrooms to show you exactly what we mean.

This bedroom's bright palette bounces the natural light of the window throughout the space, highlighting the varying textures found in the bubble chandelier, blue linen armchairs and ultra-plush rug. Even the wooden hand-shaped chair in the corner adds texture with a touch of whimsy.

Layers of beige, gray and white form a foundation that effortlessly complements the wood tones in the platform bed, nightstands and chair rail topping the creatively patterned half-wall covering.

Designer Christopher Rankin knew the large blank wall adjacent to this bed deserved special treatment. His solution? A display of butterfly artwork that adds the perfect wow factor.

Sculptural art in this luxe bedroom ushers in texture and design depth that can't be matched by two-dimensional art like paintings, prints or photographs.

With coastal farmhouse influence and a contemporary edit, this moody blue bedroom combines several design styles to create something fresh and current.

From the organic curvature of the handwoven rattan bed to the swooping arms of the cozy accent chair, this bedroom is filled with nontraditional shapes that keep things visually interesting.

Floating nightstands affixed to a live-edge wood headboard act as a visual base for two gold nugget pendants, which look like earrings hanging against the color-block curtains. The juxtaposition of nature and luxury makes for a balanced look that's loaded with organic warmth.

A white oak ceiling meets a floor-to-ceiling fabric headboard to form textural contrast that gives this room a distinguished look. The statement art on the wall creates a beautiful focal point, enhanced by a directional light overhead.

The textured wallpaper in this jewel box bedroom ensures it's stylish from the ground up. Black table lamps and striking artwork further the sophisticated look, while the bedding follows suit.

This poolhouse alcove was the perfect spot to slide a petite bedroom for guests. While the space sticks to a neutral base, the pink palm tree artwork and patterned throw pillow bring a welcomed pop of color.

This enviable bedroom's calm, contemporary style revolves around its unmatched view. The swivel-style leg of the chair and matching ottoman maximize the amount of light entering from the window, while a neutral color palette with a muted wood floor lies low and lets the San Franciso cityscape shine.

This sun-soaked bedroom skips the white walls and opts for shiny black leather and metallic surfaces to bounce light from point A to point B. The soft gray wallpaper offers just the right amount of textural contrast.

This bedroom pulls out all the design stops. From a herringbone bookshelf feature wall to a statement-making spider light to the card-catalog nightstands, it puts boring bedroom design to bed.

With a massive window wall showcasing a view of the Miami tropics, an equally impressive feature wall is required. Designer Brittany Farinas chose an elongated wooden headboard that weaves into billowed fabric and mirrors until it meets a complementary wood moment on the ceiling.

A dark blue accent wall behind the bed in this bedroom gives a dramatic, yet intimate feel. Designer Leanne Ford paired the look with fresh white paneling and linens to keep the dark color from feeling too imposing.

While the towering, upholstered headboard is a beautiful standalone feature, its purpose in this bedroom is to draw the eye toward the ceiling where you'll find patterned wallpaper and a statement-making bronze chandelier.

Considering a dark bedroom feature wall? Take a cue from designer Leslie Murphy’s gorgeous work and take a proper plunge. “This was such a risk that our clients allowed us to take, and I think it really paid off. When looking to try out a darker color scheme, I encourage clients to go all in and don’t be afraid,” she says.

The neutral tones filling this bedroom let the patterns and texture take center stage, highlighting the butterfly wing rug, the shag bench and the swirling, wood-burl pattern on the floating nightstand.

This bedroom may be small in stature, but it's big on style. While lack of square footage may push some toward a lighter hue, designer Allison Lind opted for a deep eggplant, resulting in an undeniably intimate display.

This bedroom's assortment of soft grays lends a calm coziness with effortless elegance. Playing with textures and tones allowed designer Taylor Spellman to add warmth while sticking with a minimalist aesthetic.