Cozy Up In These 50+ Bedrooms You’ll Never Want To Leave
When the mercury dips, there’s nothing we like more than hibernating under the covers.
It’s easy to create a look that encourages cocooning. Bring in saturated paint colors, textured accents and comfy bedding, and you’ll be one step closer to never leaving your bedroom again! Need more inspiration? Check out these cozy bedrooms that will inspire you to add a dose of hygge to your own sleep space.
Moody hues are a no-brainer in bedrooms because they encourage better sleep! Kelly Wearstler’s Graffito wallpaper is a bold choice, but when paired with white linens and a charcoal gray bed frame, it doesn’t overpower.
House & Home October 2020
Draw inspiration from an idyllic ski chalet in the mountains by adorning your bedroom walls with dark millwork. Balance out the cave-like feeling with light linens, marble and a camel-hued headboard.
House & Home February 2020
If dark walls are a little too out of your design comfort zone, try natural texture instead! Intricate woven baskets double as art above a simple bed, where warm and cool tones commingle in perfect harmony.
House & Home February 2020
In designer Carmeon Hamilton’s sleep sanctuary, a statement millwork piece behind the bed is painted in Behr’s North Woods to make the Kelly Wearstler print really pop. Surrounded by lush plants and abstract art, who wouldn’t want to stay in bed all day?
“I was trying to strike a balance of making it really personal but also serene,” says designer Colette van den Thillart of her principal bedroom in New York City. “I wanted to do all of this layering but also keep things minimal and clean.”
House & Home January 2020
It’s easy to create an even cozier feeling in a small bedroom! Embrace the close quarters with relaxed linens, touches of rattan and petite wooden side tables.
If you’re lucky enough to have a gorgeous view outside your bedroom window (think: lush trees and a ravine), bring the outdoors in with a wall of wide-plank white oak. Continue the natural theme with relaxed bedding in neutral tones.
House & Home April 2020
To give her bedroom a cocooning feel, designer Sarah Walker covered the walls in Coal Black by Fusion Mineral Paint, which uses natural pigments harvested from the earth, rather than synthetic pigments. “I wanted a space that was beautifully moody and sexy, as well as being designed for our wellness,” she says.
“It’s like we’re going to a hotel every night,” says homeowner Kelly Martin of her principal bedroom. “It’s so restful and comforting, and it feels very luxurious.” Grasscloth wallpaper in shades of calming blue and gray set the tone for the rest of the room.
House & Home April 2020
Lofty ceilings and plenty of natural light make this principal bedroom feel like a tree-top oasis. Designer Arren Williams created a custom upholstered bed for maximum comfort and sophistication.
House & Home March 2020
This serene bedroom proves just how comforting an all-white palette can be! A custom canopy surrounding the bed creates a cloud-like retreat for drifting off to sleep.
House & Home October 2020
There is something so cozy and rustic about wood, whether it’s a statement wall or handsome dresser. Designer Richard Ouellette of Les Ensembliers offset the warm tones with crisp bedding. “I’m obsessive about clean lines and a simple bed,” he says.
House & Home December 2019
A backlit onyx headboard brings plenty of drama to this moody bedroom, while brushed brass table lamps and a gilded chandelier add to the warm palette.
House & Home December 2019
You’ll want to count sheep in this cozy bedroom, thanks to navy velvet drapery to block out the morning rays and faux fur accents to keep you warm when the temperature drops.
House & Home December 2019
Is there such a thing as too many throw pillows on a bed? In our opinion, never! Pile them on to your heart’s content, and finish the look with a nubby wool throw to keep your feet extra toasty while you sleep.
House & Home November 2020
Designer Ami McKay chose a hand-painted mural by artist Dana Mooney for a touch of West Coast influence. When paired with ocean blue bedding, it’ll feel like you’re lounging next to the lapping waves.
House & Home November 2020
In the bedroom of a Vancouver heritage building, pops of pink and lavender add a sense of warmth on cold winter nights. Pleasantly rumpled bed linens have a tranquil, get-under-the-covers effect.
House & Home November 2018
Blush-colored walls and a dramatic tufted headboard make an elegant statement in the principal bedroom of the 2018 Princess Margaret Showhome. This luxurious space, complete with pale blue linens and lush drapery, has an overall feeling of softness.
House & Home October 2018
Tucked away at the back of the house on the second floor, this quiet retreat is serene yet streamlined. Black accents are a handsome counterpoint to crisp white linens; a faux fur rug adds warmth underfoot.
House & Home November 2018
The principal bedroom in this Ballycroy, Ontario, historical home used to be the town dance hall. The 1,000-square-foot space easily accommodates a bed, desk and a spacious sitting area anchored by a pink tufted sofa. Despite its size, this sanctuary feels intimate and comfortable.
House & Home December 2018
Muted tones of green and blue promote a feeling of casual comfort in this sleep space designed by Cynthia Zamaria. Vintage-look wall lights and a pom-pom-trimmed throw are perfect finishing touches.
House & Home November 2019
At Mario Grauso’s Bridgehampton, New York, home, the principal bedroom showcases a series of upholstered screens behind the bed that can be easily moved when a change is needed. “They make the bedroom much cozier,” says Mario.
House & Home September 2018
Floor-to-ceiling panels of lavender fabric and a warm coverlet give this condo bedroom a snug, sophisticated vibe.
House & Home October 2019
For an instant cocooning effect, adorn walls with a deep, inky shade, like Farrow & Ball’s Railings. Opt for light-colored linens and hits of warm wood to keep the bedroom from feeling too moody.
House & Home October 2019
At their country home, Mjölk store owners John Baker and Juli Daoust-Baker designed an open-concept bedroom that the whole family shares. Featuring stone walls and wooden beams, this rustic space feels cozy even though there’s plenty of room for three beds and a sitting area.
House & Home October 2019
In the principal bedroom of the 2019 Princess Margaret Showhome, Brian Gluckstein designed a shallow alcove for the bed, and piled on plush bedding and accent pillows. With the addition of a vaulted ceiling, this serene sanctuary is both grand and intimate.
House & Home October 2019
Designer Denisa Nica chose moody blues for her principal bedroom. The velvet headboard, navy drapery and faux fur throw add another dose of coziness.
House & Home November 2018
In this dreamy, rustic bedroom, planks of whitewashed wood clad the angled ceiling, while a generous faux fur throw and plush duvet add wintry comfort.
House & Home December 2013
Designer Darcie Watson created a never-want-to-leave, luxurious principal bedroom in her Edwardian home. Classic travertine clads the fireplace, which is further warmed up by wood, leather and rope accents throughout the space.
House & Home January 2017
This bedroom’s grey-painted accent wall has a cocooning effect, blending into the tonal headboard and offering subtle contrast with the chandelier. Cushy accent pillows, an upholstered armchair and the patterned rug contribute to the sink-in feeling.
House & Home June 2017
Luxe linens and a floor-to-ceiling pony hide-covered headboard amp up the cozy factor in this stunning principal bedroom designed by Julie Charbonneau.
House & Home October 2018
A four-poster bed piled with handmade blankets and oversized pillows against a dark green feature wall creates an ideal sleep sanctuary for this busy Montreal homeowner.
House & Home December 2017
Frank Muytjens, former menswear designer for J.Crew, turned up the comfort factor in his guest room with moody walls, vibrant throws and a sheepskin. Bookshelves corralling his collection of cooking, design and fashion books add even more warmth and character.
House & Home June 2016
This cozy bedroom, complete with a sleek four-poster bed, is lavished with Italian touches. Grasscloth wallpaper and a handwoven rug are comfortable and enveloping.
House & Home October 2018
During the renovation of his family’s cabin, designer Fenwick Bonnell decorated this diminutive bedroom with custom tufted headboards and textured soft furnishings. With a backdrop of log walls, this charming space has an inviting, rustic vibe.
House & Home July 2018
Reminiscent of a formal Parisian salon, designer Tommy Smythe and his team used a range of textures and fabrics in smoky blues in this soft-as-a-cloud bedroom. Grasscloth walls, luxe drapery and touches of sparkle contribute to the soothing, sophisticated look.
House & Home December 2013
This bedroom’s wallpaper mural looks hand painted, creating an atmospheric mis-en-scène. A classic botanical fabric wrapping the armchair and relaxed bedding bring the napping-in-the-forest feeling home.
House & Home May 2018
“Calm oasis” is an understatement when it comes to this serene principal bedroom. Designer Kim Lambert cozied up a contemporary fireplace and clean-lined furniture with full-height drapery, plush bedding and a tonal rug.
House & Home February 2018
In this comfy space, deep blue walls create a moody envelope while the burnout velvet–upholstered headboard and pink pillow supply a lush, tactile element. The relaxed texture of the olive green duvet cover is appealingly modern.
House & Home April 2018
This condo bedroom captures an inviting boutique hotel vibe. Four decorative plywood doors stained a dark hue and mounted in a row create a handsome, oversized headboard. “The wood grounds the small room, creates drama and makes it feel bigger,” says designer Alexandre Blazys.
House & Home September 2013
Curtis Elmy and Trevor Ciona of Saskatoon’s Atmosphere Interior Design keep their principal bedroom cool and comfortable with olive-toned grasscloth walls, a tufted leather bed frame and a mix of dark, graphic patterns.
House & Home March 2018
A beautiful batik wall hanging adds plenty of drama in this stunning bedroom. Layers of bedding and cabin-like panelling add to the room’s wintry vibe while a pretty blush throw delivers another hit of texture.
House & Home February 2016
Designer Danielle Nicholas Bryk layered off-black walls, an ornate chandelier, colorful patterned textiles and eye-catching photography to create a sophisticated yet relaxed bedroom for herself and her husband, actor Greg Bryk.
House & Home November 2018
This bedroom is warm and cozy, thanks to twin botanical-print fabric panels mounted on chocolate brown walls. An elegant upholstered armchair and bedding in a range of colors and textures encourage even more cocooning.
House & Home October 2014
In designer Jay Hodgins’ rustic bedroom, horizontal slats behind the bed were painted in Benjamin Moore’s Kendall Charcoal (HC-166). A creamy grey-taupe on the walls and ceiling provides contrast but lush accent pillows in a varying textures and patterns bring the cozy feeling to the forefront.
House & Home March 2015
“I wanted our principal bedroom to feel like a cozy cocoon, so I covered the walls in textured grasscloth,” says designer Joel Bray of his refined, moody retreat.
House & Home April 2018
Garrow Kedigian painted the walls and ceiling of this bedroom a dark green shade to bring character and intimacy to the space. A plush, upholstered bench at the foot of the bed, quilted coverlet and piles of accent pillows add a cozy elegance.
House & Home March 2018
Senior design editor Stacey Smithers brings warm sophistication to her guest room with a pretty no-sew canopy. The graphic floral fabric, dark wood furniture and textured rug make you want to stay in this space forever.
Learn how to make this DIY: No-Sew Canopy Bed.
House & Home July 2016
Wood installed on the wall in a herringbone pattern makes a statement in this beautiful bedroom. Constructed out of old timbers from the homeowners’ family farm, the bench adds a rustic touch, while layers of linen, cotton and faux fur on the bed are a soft counterpoint to the abundance of wood.
House & Home November 2015
Senior design editor Stacey Smithers transformed editor-in-chief Beth Hitchcock’s bedroom into a dreamy retreat with a vintage French feeling. A velvet-upholstered headboard, subtly textured wallpaper from Pierre Frey and soft linens combine to create a soothing, restful space.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at this bedroom makeover.
House & Home March 2018
In this striking bedroom, lighter linens are traded for layers of crushed and quilted velvet. Sinking into this lush bedding is a welcome escape from chilly winter nights, with jewel-tone hues inviting you to linger.
House & Home February 2018