Have you guys heard of the “aesthetic” bedroom trend? I hadn’t until just a couple of years ago. I kept hearing this word used to describe a particular design style that was popular online.
It was not until recently that I realized it describes a look that is cozy, charming, and highly personalized. These stunning bedrooms are the perfect representation of that aesthetic idea to me.
Create A Photo Wall
I think photo walls are just the best for making a bedroom feel truly personal, and putting together a collage is such a great and budget-friendly way to decorate.
To me, a room never feels quite finished without those special touches, like your own pictures. They are one of the most vital decorative pieces you can add to your home.
I love how a photo wall can become a beautiful focal point, particularly when you get them printed on that retro-style paper that looks like a classic Polaroid. And how clever is it to mix different aesthetic touches together?
I adore the idea of combining a picture wall with some fairy lights; it’s a perfect way to bring a couple of trends together beautifully.
Use LED Lights
While fairy lights are a fantastic way to get that warm, ambient glow, LED lights can also help you create a really distinct mood.
When you put up color-changing LED string lights around the room that work with a remote control, you can really highlight all the stylish spots and play with the lighting for a totally unique look.
LEDs can also be used for a retro vibe. I’ve seen LED neon signs that are a more eco-friendly option than the old-school neon lights, and they add a graphic design piece that has a surprisingly big impact. Such a cool touch!
Place A Plush Rug
The aesthetic look often goes with a maximalist feel, so you might think about using an assortment of plush rugs all around your room. Layering rugs is a key part of this style, and it’s such a great way to introduce several colors, patterns, and textures.
You could start with a patterned rug in warm neutral colors. Then, you can place another carpet on top that has contrasting design elements.
If you’re feeling bold about pattern mixing, a faux animal print rug could be amazing. I think black and white zebra stripes would create some fantastic contrast.
For a softer style, you could try a monochromatic plush rug that pulls one of the shades from the main rug. Just lovely.
Get Inspired By Boho Style
I have to say, there’s a huge overlap between the aesthetic and boho looks. It makes sense since they both focus on making comfortable, visually interesting rooms with a mix of eclectic decor.
So many of the key parts of boho design feel right at home in an aesthetic bedroom. This includes things like plants, tapestries, macrame, fairy lights, and tons of textiles. When you combine all of these pieces, you get a wonderfully layered space.
Decorate with Bohemian Tapestry
From your bedding to your pillows, rugs, and drapes, you can play with so many fun fabrics, but you can also bring textiles to your walls.
I love the idea of hanging decorative tapestries next to more traditional art to create some unexpected visual depth.
Tapestries can be graphic and geometric or more on the realistic side. If you are leaning into a cottagecore feel, a black mushroom tapestry would be a perfect choice to feature.
Tapestries are also a great way to create interesting little scenes. If you happen to have a four-poster bed, you could hang tapestries from the rails on each side, which sounds like the grownup version of a blanket fort.
How fun is that? You can even weave in some fairy lights to really set the mood.
Choose The Right Colors
The colors you choose for an aesthetic bedroom should really complement your decor and add a personality that inspires and uplifts you.
You’ll find a ton of cool and stylish color schemes with warm and muted neutral tones, which can totally elevate your design.
I’ve seen walls painted sage green, salmon pink, or even terracotta orange. Really, you can pick any color that will look great with plant-themed decor. All-white walls could also work, or a floral accent wall, to get that perfect look.
You’ll definitely want to think about the size and shape of your bedroom, and also how much natural light it gets when you’re picking out your colors.
Hang A Handwoven Macrame
Macrame is a type of textile made by knotting ropes into decorative patterns. It got really popular in the 1970s, but it’s been making a huge comeback lately.
I’ve seen macrame hanging planters everywhere, and they are one way to bring this look into your design.
You could also find a vintage macrame wall hanging, or a modern reproduction, to use in your decor. I think these ornamental wall hangings are a great way to add subtle texture, and they give your bedroom a touch of history and character.
Accessorize A Cute Desk
Whether you need a place to study or you work from home, having a functional office setup with a desk and chair is so important for productivity.
But when you’re designing a workspace in your bedroom, you definitely don’t have to give up your personal style.
If there’s a cozy corner or nook in your room, you can put a cute desk there. I think a natural wood desk is a fantastic option that fits the style perfectly.
Just be sure to find some decorative items that help your workspace blend right into your bedroom’s look.
Incorporate Plants
It seems like every room needs some plant decor these days, doesn’t it? That is so true when you’re talking about the aesthetic style.
I feel like live plants bring so much life and vitality into a space, and they also create amazing visual texture while giving you a pop of color.
Plants can also add a sense of dimension. Hanging plants make you look up, which adds height to a room. At the same time, a big potted plant can really help ground the space.
And if you don’t have a green thumb, no worries! You can get some low-maintenance succulents or just use some pretty faux greenery.
Sleep On Stylish Bedding
The right textiles can add so much style to your aesthetic bedroom. There are so many versatile bedding options you can pick that still fit perfectly with this design look.
You could go for satin sheets in a sage green that would play off warm neutral walls, or maybe choose botanical print bedding to go with your hanging plants.
If you like the cleaner lines of a geometric boho aesthetic, you can pick out bedding with a bold graphic print. Then just complete the whole look with a pile of mismatched decorative pillows to make your space extra cozy.
Design Cool Shelves
Shelving is such a key design piece because it gives you a spot for all your decorative items. And wow, there are so many ways you can bring shelves into your bedroom, depending on your style.
For a more subtle look, you could try floating wood shelves that have a live edge and a warm stain.
For a more boho vibe, you can get a stairstep-style bookcase to show off your books, plants, and other knickknacks. If you’re going for a more modern style, you’ll want to hang up some floating geometric shelves. So many great options!
Invest In Wall Art
Wall art is definitely one of the best ways to put your own personal stamp on a room. When you’re choosing big items like furniture and rugs, your budget might limit you to certain styles, but wall art is something you can find at all different price points.
If you spend a little time looking, you might be surprised to find some one-of-a-kind pieces from independent artisans that are totally within your price range.
Because layering and texture are so important in aesthetic design, mixing and matching different kinds of wall art is a fantastic strategy. Using a combination of things like paintings, decorative shelves, and tapestries helps you get a more eclectic look.
Feature Fairy Lights
When you’re trying to get that modern aesthetic flair, having lighting that’s both functional and trendy is a popular choice that can really revamp and improve your bedroom’s decor. The right lighting can help you get the perfect mood.
I think fairy lights give off a warm, ambient light that adds such an ethereal vibe to a bedroom. There are just so many ways to bring this decorative element into your design.
You can wrap single strands of fairy lights around your bed frame, or you could hang a cascade of curtain lights to create a dramatic focal point. These little lights can help you create a dreamy ambiance that’s both chic and cozy.
Fashion A Cozy Nook
Aesthetic bedrooms are meant to be cozy retreats where you can just relax and unwind. If you have enough room for it, a cozy nook is the perfect decorative feature for this style.
You could set one up in a decorative wall niche, on a window seat, or even just in a corner of the room.
If you use a dresser for your clothes instead of hanging them, your closet is another amazing spot to create a nook. All you have to do is take off the closet doors and decorate your new little bonus space!
There are a ton of ways to make a nook feel separate from the rest of the room. If you make your nook in a closet or a recessed wall niche, peel-and-stick botanical wallpaper is a beautiful way to mark the space and bring in a natural element.
A nook is also a good spot to add more textiles. I think large floor pillows and soft blankets just amp up the cozy comfort in your space.
Expose Your Wardrobe
If you’re looking to change up your closet space, you could try putting a stylish clothing rack in your room. I love how a simple, painted rack in the corner lets you show off your fashionable clothes as part of the decor.
Using a freestanding rack to expose your wardrobe also captures the casual and accessible feel of aesthetic decor. It just feels so effortless.
Make A Pallet Bed
If your room is on the smaller side, a pallet bed could be a better fit than a four-poster bed. These days, pallet beds are frames that are made from old wooden shipping pallets.
I like that these minimalist designs sit low to the ground, which gives off a really casual and cozy mood.
You could paint the pallets before you put a mattress on them, but I find that most people leave them raw for a more natural look.
Add Bed Canopy
Four-poster beds are such a perfect choice for any stylish bedroom. They give you a fantastic frame for certain decorative pieces.
You can drape a canopy made of white netting over the top and let it cascade down the sides for a dreamy, ethereal look.
And if you want to make it more dramatic, you can wrap strands of fairy lights and faux ivy around the bed frame, too, letting it all flow down with the canopy.
Bringing plants, lighting, and textiles together in one spot is just the ultimate aesthetic bedroom design.
Get A Full-Length Mirror
Aesthetic bedrooms often use elements like natural light to play with a room’s dimension and mood. Full-length mirrors are great for this. You can put one opposite a window to bounce light in new directions and make the space feel bigger.
For a more casual feel, you can just prop a simple wood-framed mirror up against the wall. Or, you could use a long mirror with an intricate metal frame for a moodier and more dramatic take on aesthetic decor.
Create A Faux Brick Accent Wall
If your home is a bit older, you might be lucky and have a textured accent wall made of wood or stone. Details like that are such a great way to add visual interest to a room.
But even if your home doesn’t have those unique features, you can still get that character.
One amazing way to do it is to create a faux brick accent wall. You can get this look so easily by using peel-and-stick wallpaper.
If you really want to go all out, you can even find three-dimensional wall stickers shaped like bricks that add a textured feel.
Buy Trendy Cushions and Pillows
I think decorative pillows are the perfect finishing touch for any bedroom! They can add a pop of color and bring in new and exciting textures. Look for cushions that have three-dimensional details, like a geographic shag design, faux fur, or tassels.
You should definitely look for pillows in richer, more saturated colors that will complement warm neutral walls. And be sure to collect pillows in different shapes and sizes, including some oversized floor pillows, to create more dimension.
Upgrade Your Headboard
When it comes to aesthetic bedroom decor, furniture is a big part of creating the right look, and every single piece should add to the cohesive style.
Headboards can be practical and functional, but they can also be decorative, and so many designs would look perfect in a trendy room.
If your style is more on the minimalist side, you can use a wall-mounted rattan headboard to bring in texture in a more subtle way. A wooden headboard with shelves gives you the perfect spot to display your potted plants and other home decor pieces.
Hang Vines
Plants are such a simple and trendy way to add a pop of color to your bedroom design. Some people love filling their rooms with greenery that purifies the air, like spider plants or pothos, but others prefer to use fake greenery to cut down on the upkeep.
Faux hanging vines are a fantastic way to add some green vibrancy to your decor, and they look especially great when you pair them with curtain lights. You can also bring in live plants to create more layers and textures.
Potted English ivy is a hardy plant and easy to take care of, and it will look cohesive with fake hanging vines.
Leverage Natural Light
Natural light can be so essential when you’re building a beautiful aesthetic room.
If your bedroom has a window, you’ll want to make the most of that natural light by opening your blinds and placing decorations where they can be highlighted by the sun.
Faux wood vertical blinds will slice the light as it enters through the window, making some really interesting patterns. A rich stain on the blinds will also make the light appear warmer.
You can find a lot of natural elements used in accents throughout the room, too, like in wood furniture and macrame hanging planters.
Getting exposure to natural light also has a lot of health benefits. It helps the body make Vitamin D and can improve a person’s psychological well-being.
Install A Swing Chair
Having alternative seating is a really nice feature to have in a bedroom, but space can often be tight. A swing chair is such a clever solution.
These boho chairs, which are usually made from natural materials like rattan, can be hung from the ceiling, which means they take up very little floor space.
These unique seating options have a lot of character and are the perfect spot to curl up with a book.
For some extra decorative flair, you can wrap the ropes that hold up your swing chair with faux vines or fairy lights and add a colorful throw pillow.
Put Up Dalmatian Wallpaper
Wallpaper can be a cute and affordable way to decorate your walls by bringing in colors, textures, and patterns.
From cozy dorm rooms to edgy, Instagram-ready teenage bedrooms, a lot of designers use animal print and patterned wallpaper to create a cool accent wall.
Decorative items like a jewel-toned leopard-spotted throw blanket or a faux zebra rug would feel right at home in this style of design.
If you want to push things a bit further, you could go for a less common animal print. Dalmatian print wallpaper is really on-trend right now and adds an interesting dimension.
It’s a good idea to stick to using an accent like this on only one wall, so it doesn’t make the room feel overwhelming or pull all the focus.
You can also extend this theme through the room by adding other chic touches, like gold plaster dog figurines.
Build Collages
Aesthetic design is really all about getting inspiration from the world around you and creating spaces that are deeply personal.
If you’re a crafty person, you can easily add collages to your room design. Over time, you can keep adding pictures to these living photo walls and document all your life experiences.
You can also use magazines to find collage-worthy pictures. I’d stick to magazines that have a lot of images, like fashion or travel magazines.
Look for pictures that are inspiring, aspirational, or just beautiful. Then you can mount the pages on the wall to make a one-of-a-kind art installation.
Place Planters
Both live and faux plants are such essential parts of aesthetic decor. Planters give you another chance to layer new and fresh decorative touches into your design.
I think Macrame planters are practical pieces that are an iconic example of the boho style.
Clay and terracotta pots that are glazed in warm neutral colors are more subtle and striking options for planters. I’d pick out planters in a few different styles to create some visual interest and flair.
