10 White Bedroom Ideas For a Cozy Escape

What color comes to mind when you think of sleeping on a cloud? We'll take a wild guess and assume you're conjuring up images of crisp, white linen and cozy neutral hues. There's just something about a white bedroom that exudes comfort in a chic, classic way. While decorating with white can be daunting (Will it look stark? What if I spill?), when done well, it can create a dreamy bedroom you'll never want to leave.

We tapped blogger and designer Laura Genevieve for her best pointers on nailing the white-on-white look in the bedroom, starting with paint.

"Nothing is worse than agonizing over 10 shades of white," she tells MyDomaine. "My go-to is Ultra Pure White from Behr for walls in a matte finish, with eggshell or satin on the trim in the same Ultra Pure White. It’s the color I used for the entire interior and exterior of my home."

So if you're thinking of going colorless in your bedroom, read on for 10 bright ideas to inform and inspire you.

01 Play With Texture

Layering your bed with cozy textures is not only a way to encourage all-day snuggle sessions, but it can also add warmth to a stark bedroom. Genevieve is a big proponent of incorporating texture.

"I like to use a mix of textures—linen, sheepskin, cotton, wool, leather, etc.," she says. "I also mix pillow textures, along with their sizes and shapes." Layering four or more textiles on your bed gives your room that sleeping-on-a-cloud feeling and adds depth to your neutral space.

02 Invest in Linens

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Outfitting your bed in crisp white or soft ivory sheets can make all the difference in how inviting it looks and turning up that luxury hotel vibe. We'd recommend springing for the highest quality you can comfortably afford, seeing as how the average person spends 33 years of their life in bed.
Genevieve has another suggestion for you: Swap out your duvet cover. "I can’t tell you how much more luxurious my bedroom feels after replacing my cotton duvet with the rich linen texture," she says.

03 Focus on the Rug

Speaking of rugs, a neutral rug with a touch of color or interesting graphic design is a great way to ground the space and ensure your white bedroom doesn't feel bland. Avoid overly busy or brightly patterned rugs so as not to overwhelm a primarily neutral space, but a subtle color or two with some visual interest is a great way to add an element of contrast to the room.

04 Upgrade Your Lighting

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"It’s true painting a bedroom white instantly brightens it up, but it's even better with good lighting," Genevieve says. For an extra dose of warmth, upgrade your light fixtures to something more unique that coordinates with your style. Overhead lighting in particular is a great way to bring in a modern touch.

Genevieve also recommends swapping out your standard lamp for something with a little more personality, like a plug-in sconce.

04 Add a Little Shine

If your white-on-white bedroom is falling a little flat—maybe feeling too casual or even too bohemian for your taste, Genevieve has another suggestion.

"Sometimes when I put a lot of whites and creams together, my bedroom can start to look too boho. When that happens, I like to add in some brushed brass elements to warm it up and add a little sophistication," she shares. "Shine will instantly elevate the room, keeping it from looking flat."

05 Go Wild With Greenery

If you're anything like us, you probably wish your home was a living greenhouse. "I call plants my favorite accessory," agrees Genevieve. "They bring everything to life. Nothing makes me happier than a crisp white wall and a lush green plant in front of it."

Consider pulling a wide variety of plants into your white bedroom to create an oasis with a natural splash of color. And if your bedroom is lacking in the natural light department, a well-made faux plant can look just as good as the real thing.

06 Embrace Your Architecture

Don't fight the natural bones of your home—if you have an interesting architectural element, such as a wood-beamed ceiling or cozy built-in fireplace, a simple white theme is a great way to let those natural components of the room take center stage. Pulling out the undertones of those elements to inspire accents throughout the room can be a great way to tie it all together.

07 Go Bold With Accessories

One of the greatest benefits of decorating an all-white room is you have the freedom to go bold with your accessories without overwhelming the space. Splurge for throws, blankets, or curtains with embellishments and fun details instead of sticking to the simpler options. Fringe, pom-poms, tassels, and embroidery are a few unique features that come to mind, but you could also opt for boldness in pattern and texture.

08 Create a Laid-Back Atmosphere

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Don't get us wrong—we love a sophisticated bedroom. But we've fallen pretty hard for more casual white bedrooms, too. Check out the mix of simple white bedding, masculine furniture, and eclectic art set against crisp walls in this laid-back lair. This is the exact right spot for lazing away the day in bed.

09 Pile on Plush Layers

If you've got your heart set on a truly all-white palette, this one's for you. The secret to nailing the white-and-only-white look is in building up plenty of layers—you don't want everything to blend together and feel flat. Be it through textiles, furniture, lighting, bedding, even architecture, create as much depth as possible.

10 Install Wallpaper

We've never missed an opportunity to tout the wonders of wallpaper, and we're not about to start now. Installing a neutral-toned wallpaper will add such a distinct depth and sophistication to your white bedroom that you'll wonder how you ever did without. Opt for a single feature wall behind your bed or wrap the entire room to really create a wow moment.