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Sometimes a straightforward square, triangle, or diamond can make the biggest interior statement. In the bedroom of landscape designer Jenny Graham’s Argentina home, a custom bed by Graham brings color—and plenty of angles—to the otherwise minimalist scheme.

Sometimes it pays to lean into historical details. In Italy’s Tuscia region, Filippo Chia carefully restored a 1920s-era villa with nods to its history throughout (it was built on the remains of an 18th-century botanical garden). Here, the stucco walls are a rich, natural ocher and pair with 19th-century Neapolitan tile.

Bedrooms are a respite above all else, so a sense of tranquility should reign supreme. In a townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side designed by Augusta Hoffman, soft fabrics, amped up with Pierre Frey pillows, create a serene color scheme that feels like a private oasis.

If you’re partial to one particular pattern, why not put it on the walls, bedding, and curtains? Interior designer Eric Allart imbued this Paris home’s primary bedroom with a print by Simrane from top to bottom, adding a sense of fun and whimsy.

Inside the Milan residence of Dedar co-owner Caterina Fabrizio, the fabrics take center stage. In the bedroom, a mint-green curtain pairs with purple bedding and similarly moody throw pillows.

Having artwork above the bed is a great idea, but if you’re worried about something falling in the middle of the night—particularly in an earthquake-prone area like Los Angeles—a tapestry is a great alternative. In New York, interior designer Todd Raymond paired this textile by Pauline Esparon with a wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries for a soft, tranquil look.

If anyone knows how to curate a statement-making purple bedroom, it’s the ELLE DECOR A-List firm Drake/Anderson. On Long Island, the duo paired various shades of lavender with orange and a bit of natural light from the great outdoors to create a classic-yet-modern aesthetic.

Designer Jacques Grange brings natural elements, like floral pillows from Marrakech, into a guest bedroom on the Portuguese coast. Pair that with the green ceramics on the shelf and the window that looks out onto the paradisal locale, and you’ve got one breezy vacation spot.

The Baldissera family palazzo in Milan dates back to the 15th century, so it stands to reason that the bedroom would feature old-world accents like this dramatic Louis XVI canopy bed and gallery wall. Taken all together, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time.

In New York City, Apparatus CEO and cofounder Gabriel Hendifar dresses his bedroom with distinctive works of art and a warm color palette. The latter is achieved through the brass in the pendant by Apparatus, the rosy bedcover from Zak + Fox, and plenty of natural light.

Sometimes a good bedcover can completely make a space. In designer Tamsin Johnson’s Sydney bedroom, a red patterned blanket from Roller Rabbit ties the settee and lamp together while adding a bit of whimsy into the equation.

In a children’s bedroom, a set of bunk beds can be a great way to save space for more seating—and toys! In this coastal home in France, designer Jean-Louis Deniot mixes a poppy yellow-and-blue color palette with neutral tones to create a bright, inviting space for the kids.

Paolo Castellarin and Didier Bonnin’s primary bedroom in Milan makes a statement with subtle but smart color play, from the brown walls to the orange headboard. A simple pendant light from Flos adds a quiet warmth to the room—and a bit of drama.

Billy Cotton brings the beach to the bedroom of this small Manhattan apartment, with subtle accents—a seashell table from Gallery 25, a sky-blue wall—that nod to sandy shores. Ideas like this one offer a great escape for city dwellers.

If you’re mapping out a primary bedroom, make sure there’s room for a small sitting area or reading nook. Architect Paul Lamb left space to find some Zen in this charming, ranch-style home in Austin; just snag a book off the shelves and you’re all set for relaxation.

Changing up the blankets and other fabrics in your bedroom can instantly provide some drama. Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi. More classic pieces, like the antique Murano chandelier, round out the colorful space.

A bedroom at a beach house should always have a bit of lightness to it, like this one on Maui designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The custom canopy shows off a serene draped Coraggio fabric, while subtle Barkskin wallpaper from Caba Company clinches the Bohemian feel. All that’s missing is a calming sea breeze.

Bedrooms don’t have to be all soft edges and plush pillows. A primary bedroom in a Brooklyn apartment designed by Jett Projects features a custom headboard made of Antigua Verde marble, giving the room a panache that’s far from ordinary.

Sometimes it pays to have more than one spot for cozying up. In the primary bedroom of landscape architect Thomas Woltz’s Virginia home, an inviting French Directoire daybed overlooks the verdant gardens below.

Between the Isamu Noguchi pendant, Crump and Kwash nightstand, and custom four-poster bed, this Upper West Side apartment by Kevin Dumais is equal parts daring and dreamy.

For a bedroom idea that can do double duty, take a look at the charming built-in Dorothy Berwin incorporated in this Manhattan apartment. Storage and sleep? Consider us sold.

Contrary to popular belief, a bedroom is actually a wonderful place to incorporate some tougher fabrics. In this Milan apartment, Hannes Peer paired a custom, leather-upholstered frame with bedding from Once Milano and a vintage Gaetano Sciolari lamp.

Designer Marie-Lise Féry packed on the vibrant hues in this French boudoir. From the smattering of Pierre Frey fabrics, to a Moustache bench, to the lamp by Magic Circus Éditions, this space offers plenty to smile about.

Want to focus on one hue? Take a page out of this St. Petersburg bedroom, which designer Tim Veresnovsky dressed in a bright blue rug, corresponding custom pendants, and a chandelier by Stilnovo.

As this Manhattan apartment that Husband Wife designed proves, your mattress doesn’t have to be rectangular. Here, the firm juxtaposed the custom round bed with a Trabiz rug, a chandelier from Mazzega, and a vintage French side table that dates back to the 1960s.