Everything you need to know about the master bedroom
- A master bedroom brings three spaces together in one area: sleeping, dressing and bathroom areas.
- The starting point for the decor is the bedding: a generously sized bed, a good mattress and a headboard.
- Recommended colours: soft, natural shades, white combined with wood, or wood and black for a designer touch.
- Bed linen: pastel shades combined with one another, pink and grey or sky blue and linden green.
- Bright lighting in the bathroom and dressing room, soft lighting and wall lights in the sleeping area.
What is a master bedroom, or master suite?
A master bedroom brings three spaces together in one area: a sleeping area, a dressing room and a bathroom. It is this separation that distinguishes a master suite from a simple bedroom or adult bedroom, allowing the couple to have their entire world together in a limited space.
As its name suggests, a master bedroom is a space dedicated to the parents and must combine a sleeping area, a dressing room and a bathroom, allowing the couple to have their entire world together in a limited space. When we talk about a master suite, we are therefore not simply referring to a bedroom or adult bedroom, but to a very specific space that allows for a certain degree of separation. And sometimes, ideas for decorating this space can run short...
How do you decorate a bedroom? Which inspiration should you choose? Decorating ideas for a modern and welcoming master bedroom
To decorate a modern master bedroom, start with the bedding: a generously sized bed, a good mattress, streamlined bedside tables and a beautiful headboard. When it comes to colours, opt for soft, natural shades, white combined with wood, or wood and black for a more designer touch.
Naturally, the primary function of a master bedroom is to provide a place to rest. Even if you want to make it a distinctive space, the central element remains the bedroom, and it will set the tone for the rest of the decor! Since this room is rarely seen by everyone, as it is an intimate space, bedroom decor is sometimes somewhat neglected...
However, when you start planning a master bedroom, the decor of the bedroom is the starting point for the other elements (bathroom and dressing room). To feel comfortable in this space, it is essential to first focus on the main element: the bedding!
Installing a generously sized and comfortable bed to feel good is something to consider as soon as you start planning this room. Choosing a good mattress, in the right size and made from the material that suits you best (NB: memory foam is also an asset for getting the best possible rest), is often a complicated task.
This cosy little nest can be completed with streamlined bedside tables for a zen atmosphere. You can also decorate your bedroom with a very beautiful headboard! Feel free to use soft, natural colours. White pairs very well with wood for modern and pleasant decor. For a more designer touch, wood also works perfectly with black.
Bed linen is also important for feeling comfortable. Dare to use pastel shades, which you can combine with one another for a very contemporary style: pink and grey or sky blue and linden green.
How do you arrange the bathroom in a master bedroom?
The bathroom in a master bedroom should be equipped according to the couple's habits. A walk-in shower, corner bath and double washbasin provide a modern and practical foundation. The decor should remain consistent with that of the bedroom: matching shades, materials that coordinate easily and baskets to dress up the space.
Whether you prefer showers or baths, the bathroom in your master bedroom should be adapted as well as possible to suit you both. So do not hesitate to equip it with features that will delight both users. A walk-in shower and a corner bath are perfect for a modern and practical space. A double washbasin is also a reliable choice for saving time.
When it comes to decor, coordinate it with the choices made for the layout and decoration of the bedroom. Stick to matching shades and materials that can easily be combined. And consider baskets to dress up the space.
Which light fitting should you choose for a master bedroom?
Lighting in a master bedroom should be adjusted according to the area: bright in the bathroom and dressing room, and softer in the sleeping areas. Wall lights are ideal for this soft lighting. A large mirror completes the space and allows you to get ready together without disturbing each other.
Do not forget about lighting, which should be bright in certain areas (the bathroom and dressing room) and softer in the sleeping areas. Wall lights are ideal for this. Modern decor could feature a designer wall light inspired by the industrial style, combining glass and metal, for example. A large mirror can also allow you to get ready together without disturbing the other person.
Which dressing room should you choose for a master bedroom?
The dressing room is the finishing touch to the decor of a master bedroom: there is no master suite without a dressing room, and its layout should be planned at the same time as that of the bedroom and bathroom.
A high-end dressing room is the finishing touch to master bedroom decor. There is no master bedroom without a dressing room. It is essential to plan it as effectively as possible.
FAQ: questions about master bedrooms
What is a master suite?
A master suite is a space dedicated to the parents that combines a sleeping area, a dressing room and a bathroom. It differs from a traditional bedroom through this separation, which allows the couple to have their entire world together in a limited space.
Which colours should you choose for a modern master bedroom?
Choose soft, natural colours. White pairs very well with wood for modern and pleasant decor, while wood also combines perfectly with black for a more designer touch. For bed linen, dare to use pastel shades: pink and grey, or sky blue and linden green.
Where should you start when planning a master bedroom?
Start with the decor of the bedroom: it sets the tone for the rest of the space, including the bathroom and dressing room. The first priority is the bedding, with a generously sized bed and a suitable mattress, such as memory foam.
Which lighting should you choose for a master bedroom?
Plan for bright lighting in the bathroom and dressing room, and softer lighting in the sleeping area, where wall lights are ideal. A designer wall light in glass and metal, inspired by the industrial style, complements modern decor.
