Here are several sophisticated and modern transitional primary bedroom ideas.
I always find it difficult to define my style because I combine so many styles when I design and decorate my home. If I had to describe my style at this moment, I’d say it’s transitional modern with a touch of French-inspired style. My bedroom, in particular, leans French-inspired, while also feeling transitional. Transitional style is a style that mixes traditional with modern and it’s typically done with a neutral pallet.
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To get a sophisticated, modern transitional look in your primary bedroom, or any bedroom really, try out the following ideas!
SOPHISTICATED MODERN TRANSITIONAL PRIMARY BEDROOM IDEAS:
Upholstered bed
I love many types of beds, but my favorite has to be upholstered beds. They are so classy and go with pretty much everything! Typically, mixing bedroom furniture instead of using an entire bedroom set, looks higher end. Since the rest of my bedroom furniture is matching, I prefer to have a non-matching bed.
I highly recommend the upholstered bed that I have because of its quality and look. Many upholstered beds don’t have the trim detail on the footboard and headboard like my bed. The trim detail, in my opinion, is what sets this bed apart from other upholstered beds.
Pinch pleat drapes
A great way to elevate your room to a more sophisticated transitional vibe is to add pinch-pleat drapes. All of my pinch pleat drapes in my entire home are from Amazon. These drapes are SO good and are less expensive than designer drapes while still getting the designer look.
In my bedroom, I have the color beige white with the blackout liner. For a complete guide to pinch pleat drapes, read this post.
Picture frame molding
Picture frame molding is a staple in transitional style and elevates any space its in. I added picture frame molding to our bedroom awhile ago and I love looking at it everyday. I actually want to add it to many other spaces in my home.
For a complete tutorial on this DIY picture frame molding, read this post.
Roman shades
Roman shades are a great addition to windows if you want a sophisticated look (and privacy!). I bought and returned a couple roman shades before landing on these shades. I got the color simply white.
Vintage-inspired or solid color rug
I love to opt for a vintage-looking rug in most spaces. I also love the idea of a light-colored solid rug. In my bedroom, I like it to feel calm so I don’t like to mix too many patterns. Instead, the rug acts as the one main pattern in the space.
I highly recommend Loloi Rugs and have rugs from them all over my home. In my bedroom, I have this rug in the size 9×12. It is so soft, which makes it perfect for a bedroom!
Layers of bedding
No matter the style bedroom, cozy layers of bedding always look good. For our bed, I use white sheets, a white comforter, a French linen box stitch quilt, and a chunky knit bed blanket.
Different textures and neutral tones keeps the look sophisticated while also feeling cozy and inviting.
Sophisticated furniture
When I say to use sophisticated furniture, I don’t necessarily mean expensive furniture. If you want to save money and don’t mind putting in some hard work, you could potentially find a dresser and night stands secondhand. As long as the furniture has a good shape, you can refinish it to give it a different color.
In my opinion, you can never go wrong with black furniture. I particularly love my own furniture (of course, that’s why I bought it), which consists of two nightstands, a wide dresser and a tall dresser.
We have a small walk in closet, so it was necessary to have two dressers in our bedroom for storage purposes. While I have four items in a matching furniture set, I don’t typically suggest buying all matching furniture. The only reason this works in my bedroom is because I don’t have a bed that matches with the furniture. There’s nothing wrong with matching bedroom sets, but if you want a designer look, it’s better to pair unmatched furniture together.
Neutral and/or black/white color scheme
You can never go wrong with a neutral home! I personally love having a neutral home because I can add any color seasonal decor and I know it’ll work in my space. I also find that neutral and black/white color schemes are typically more sophisticated.
My bedroom lends itself to a light and bright look, but I have some contrast with the black furniture. We recently installed new, lighter LVP flooring which completely changed the look of the room. Before, we had brownish/red wood flooring which was fine, but this lighter flooring works so much better in our space. For a complete guide to our new flooring, read this post.
Layers of pillows
There’s nothing cozier than a bunch of pillows on a bed. If I see lots of pillows displayed on a bed, I either want to admire them or jump into them!
I like to opt for solid color pillows on my bed because they display a sense of calm. Too many patterns in my room feels busy, however I do like mixing patterns in other spaces. For my room, I always use beige and white throw pillows. I added in two green throw pillows for Spring!
At the end of the day, there are many ways to make a bedroom look transitional. I think by using sophisticated furniture and having a lighter color pallet, with some hints of dark tones, you’ll be well on your way to getting a transitional look.
