Airy and Colorful Primary Bedroom Decor Ideas
Bring some light and some color into your space! This primary bedroom decor is full of ideas on how to liven up your room.
A primary bedroom that’s filled with light, color, and an airy feel? Sign me up!
In remodeling our 1950’s ranch-style home, we wanted to create a true primary bedroom suite that was spacious and felt like a little getaway.
From the built-in fireplace to the window seat to the pink barn door, I love how it came together. Read on for sources to everything.
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Fireplace in the Primary Bedroom
When we started planning the room, we knew we wanted it to feel bright, airy, and spacious. So right off the bat we planned lots of windows (which is usually my go-to).
Now, I was never a girl who daydreamed about her wedding or her future husband or any of that stuff. But what I did daydream about was a window seat and a fireplace in my bedroom one day.
I always knew that if I was going to build a new room, those would be my top priorities. And I still kind of can’t believe that we figured out a way to get them both incorporated into the room!
The fireplace is from Kozy Heat and it’s awesome. It’s just a small, simple unit but it’s such a dream to just turn on the fire in the morning or while we’re winding down at night.
Here’s a similar model.
I highly recommend getting a model with a remote control and a timer for safety and ease of use.
Primary Bedroom Windowseat
The window seat isn’t quite done in these photos, but for a final look you can check out the cushion that I made right here.
In these images we have some throw pillows holding the space, along with a lush plant. I actually really like the look of a lot of plants on a window seat.
If you’re planning on putting in a window seat I recommend using the space underneath with either drawers, like we did here, or a flip-up bench top.
The maximization of storage is a huge help.
Modern Headboard
The bedframe and headboard you see here were discontinued but here is a very similar one.
I love the modern feel and vibrant color, along with how it’s all softened a bit by the tufting.
We finished off the bed with all white bedding, a fun throw, and a matching pair of midcentury nightstands.
Wood Detailing
A couple of other fun features we added to the room? Those exposed ceiling beams and the pink barn door on the new closet!
The exposed beams are actually a faux wood finish — we wanted the look of beams but not the insane cost.
So we found a faux white oak veneer that looks and feels exactly like the white oak on our living room fireplace mantel. It was a really cost-effective solution.
The barn door saves the space of a swinging door, and it makes for a beautiful visual impact as well.
And when I asked if I could paint it pink he was all over it, which makes him double cool. The paint color is Sherbet Fruit by Behr.
The door is from Home Depot and the gold hardware is from Walmart — another super cost-effective addition.
Decor and Extra Pieces
The wall mounted sconces by the bed are a DIY we put together years ago using IKEA lighting. You can see that project here.
Gold hardware for the drawers in a brushed brass finish add a polished look to all of the cabinetry.
And I know ceiling fans are controversial, but with our hot summers they’re sorely needed! This one is unobtrusive and easy to mount.
Hope these primary bedroom ideas have you inspired! xoxo
