60 Modern Bedrooms from Romania: Ideas and Tips for a Successful Design
The bedroom is the most personal and intimate space in a home, and therefore the best suited to express the owner's style. Most often, comfort takes precedence here, followed by aesthetics.
The bedroom is the most personal and intimate space in a home and thus, the one best suited to express the owner's style. Most of the time, comfort takes precedence here, followed by the aesthetic side.
When we think about the modern design of a bedroom, images of a harsh, cold space or something very futuristic may come to mind. However, we must not forget that the modern style has existed for some time now; it should not be confused with a futuristic style nor with the ever-changing contemporary style.
Contents:
What does modern style mean?
Mid-century, Scandinavian, minimalist styles
Color palette in a modern design
Designing the bedroom according to its purpose
Designing the bedroom according to its size and shape
Apartment bedrooms, house bedrooms
Modern bedroom furniture
Solutions and tips for correct and harmonious lighting
Accessories and decorations in bedroom design
What does modern style mean?
The modern movement, based on the famous concept “form follows function”, created a strong link between the functional and the artistic, eliminating the frivolity of ornaments. In its time, modernism created an astonishing contrast with the then-popular Art Deco style.
Strongly influenced by the economic crisis generated by World War II, the modern style imposed useful and practical architectural choices that saved time and money. Mass production, which gained momentum during that period, also contributed to better management of resources and raw materials used. The production of stainless steel and plastic increased during this period.
With the advent of the modern style, structural elements of homes began to be exposed, valuing their natural beauty (brick walls, concrete pillars, pipes).
We can easily recognize a modern interior by its compartmentalization, zoning through furniture pieces, simple finishes with a few precious accents that do not overload the space, natural materials and the geometric shapes used.
The modern style in architecture and interior design should not be confused with the contemporary style, which is fluid and constantly evolving. The frequent confusion arises from the fact that the modern style is still very popular and therefore also contemporary.
Mid-century, Scandinavian, minimalist styles
In the case of American modernism (or mid-century modernism), functionality remains the main characteristic of the style, but bright and saturated colors also appear, as the 1950s were heavily influenced by pop artists such as Andy Warhol, for example.
Also in the 1950s, the aesthetics of the space age emerged, with futuristic accents in the design of everyday objects, a trend that was also incorporated into American modernism."1
The Scandinavian style, derived from the general concepts of modernism, is a clean, functional style where white predominates, especially on walls and floors (to compensate for the lack of sufficient natural light in Scandinavian countries); it is the characteristic style of IKEA furniture, with easy-to-assemble pieces, multifunctional furniture and design versatility.
Minimalism, built on the dictum "less is more", is characterized by reduction to the essence, by a careful selection of everything that surrounds us. “Minimalism is not just an interior design style. It is rather a way of life.
Unlike modernism, which encourages the choice of simple and functional furniture, minimalism promotes the abandonment of any furniture that is not essential in the room.
You can furnish a home in a modern contemporary style if you opt for furniture with simple lines but unique, original shapes. A modern minimalist decor is also made up of pieces of furniture with simple lines, but they must be essential to the respective room and, if possible, multifunctional.
Color palette in a modern interior design
“This color palette allows you to furnish your apartment in a modern style, either monochrome, adding just a touch of a single color for accents, or in various bold colors, in which case you have to be very careful about the harmony it creates.
And why not opt for an unusual wallpaper with simple, elegant geometric patterns instead of works of art, which will add dimension to modern interiors.” 3
In a modern interior design, windows play a very important role, most often occupying an entire wall or being placed in the corner of the room. “This is necessary to allow natural light and the outdoor landscape (whether urban or rural) to penetrate the house.
To highlight this structural element, you can create an expressive contrast by using a frame in bold colors that contrast with the rest of the interior design.”4
For the accent color in a modern bedroom design, you can use blue, closely related to the energy of the sea waves. “The ability of this color to create a unique feeling of intimacy comes from its relaxing effect on the eyes and the sense of coolness it induces.
Blue can be used in both light tones and strong shades, by associating it with white.”5
Modern designs often feature the black-and-white contrast, including an entire wall finished in dark shades of blue, gray or black; it can also be used as a background for paintings and decorative objects.
Designing a bedroom according to its purpose
Interior design specialists categorize the bedroom into the following categories: master bedroom (or primary bedroom, as it is called nowadays), teenage bedrooms, guest bedrooms (more impersonal), children's bedrooms.
In the case of a modern master bedroom design, functionality and comfort are paramount, emphasizing the intimacy needed by the two partners. In addition to the bed, the most important piece of furniture, we will find in a modern bedroom a small desk/study area or a reading corner, consisting of a comfortable armchair and a table lamp or an oversized floor lamp.
For young people, the bedroom, often called "the child's room," should be a space that stimulates their creativity and imagination, allowing them to both rest and relax, as well as learn and spend quality time with various hobbies.
Regardless of size or location, a modern teenager’s bedroom should not be overcrowded but should ensure sufficient storage and organization spaces.
Designing a bedroom according to its size and shape
In the design of small bedrooms, we can use mirrors and mirror cladding on furniture to visually enlarge the space, a trick that always works. At the same time, it is important not to overload the space with many decorative elements but to keep only the essentials.
Large bedrooms with generous surfaces create the perfect backdrop for a modern, airy design. In such a room, it may seem tempting to choose the largest bed, but you have to consider the overall proportion of the space and correlate the furniture pieces with the free areas.
Apartment bedrooms, house bedrooms
In general, apartment buildings respect a standard for orientation and surface area so that most bedrooms (especially the main ones) have a square shape. The dimensions are small in general, and if there isn't a dressing room, the available space in the bedroom is further reduced.
When it comes to furnishing apartment bedrooms, you have to make compromises regarding furniture, but don't give up on comfort when it comes to the bed, as this ensures a restful sleep. Choose a bed with built-in storage, such as those with a lift-up base or drawers on the sides.
Decorate stylishly by creating an accent wall. Choose a bolder color depending on the color palette you choose. Opt for a darker color or an oversized painting or a series of smaller elements and paintings arranged in a straight line or asymmetrical shapes." 8
Modern Bedroom Furniture
A modern bedroom shouldn't lack, first and foremost, a bed. Without any ornamental details, it can even be sober, as the rest of the elements in the bedroom (such as curtains, pillows, or rugs) can add pops of color to the room.
Regarding the wardrobe, the safest option is wood or plywood, but if you want to venture out, why not choose a metallic color, or maybe even a wardrobe with mirrored doors? This way, you check off both the practicality that's essential in the modern style and create an impression of more space in your bedroom.
Another thing that adds a "wow" effect and makes you want to return to this room where you can read, sleep, or watch TV is a modern-style chandelier." 9
Solutions and Tips for Correct and Harmonious Lighting
As in the rest of the rooms in the house, it's recommended to use at least two types of lighting: one general, ambient light, and a stronger accent light for activities that require more intense artificial illumination.
In a modern bedroom, we will certainly find general lighting depending on the height of the room, which could be a chandelier or a candelabra placed above the bed, accent lighting such as bedside lamps (lamps on nightstands, wall sconces, fixed or directional), pendant lights mounted in the ceiling above the nightstands) and accent lights (spotlights in front of the wardrobe or a floor lamp next to the reading chair, an LED strip along the curtain line, etc.).
Wall sconces are an elegant solution for lighting the bedside area. Placing a sconce on each side of the bed provides the night light you need and adds a sense of elegance and subtlety to the space. Modern bedroom lighting includes a wide range of styles and functionalities.
For example, "swing arm" sconces rotate back and forth, allowing you to direct the light exactly where you need it. Wall sconces have the added advantage of freeing up valuable nightstand space, leaving room for a clock, phone chargers, and a good book." 10
Accessories and Decorations in Bedroom Design
Among the accessories that shouldn't be missing from a modern furnished bedroom: a comfortable blanket, arranged on the bed or stored next to it, monochrome or as a pop of color; as many pillows as possible, in different colors and textures or matching; an oversized rug or a small one along the length of the bed; personal items - picture frames, postcards, decorative objects with sentimental value.
I am an interior architect. I love shaping new spaces and admiring existing ones. Passions: writing (everything starts with a pen and plenty of ink), arranging photos in albums, and discovering places full of stories.
