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Contemporary Bedroom Design Trends

We spend a third of our lives in our bedrooms; this is where we come to recharge, to prepare ourselves for each new day; this is where we relax and find peace. Our bedrooms are our sanctuaries. How we decorate them, what sort of bedroom furniture and ornamentation we choose reflects our values and interests. Contemporary bedroom trends combine a number of stylistic elements which go together to form a unique, inimitable look. The arrangement of the furniture and the décor is often eclectic yet harmonized to form a cool, collective ambiance. Much of contemporary design emphasizes sleek, smooth minimalism but you'll find that this doesn't preclude a little warmth and coziness. Some of today's chicest trends are outlined below.

Eco-Chic or the Green Trend: With the tides turning and ecological consciousness being de rigueur these days, many people want their bedrooms to reflect their newfound respect for the environment. This means they are scooping up used odds and ends and fashioning them into new, bespoke pieces, such as night tables and storage bins. Alternatively, many homeowners have turned their attention to green design. Architect-design teams such as Team 7, are crafting green, non-toxic bedroom furniture. The wood they work with is natural and solid, finished off with herbal oils and waxes, rather than stains and lacquers which can emit toxic VOCs into the air we breathe.

Organic Modern: This style bends in the eco-chic direction, but it's more earthy and artfully cluttered. It's a look that is accomplished with a mix of vintage and modern pieces, a neutral color palette, and plenty of flowers. It's eclectic, but not assorted; it's a controlled look that has careful thought behind it.

Ethnic: Another trend that seems to be quite viral is the ethnic look. Many households are eager to embrace this age of globalization by populating their bedrooms with unique, traditional pieces they've nabbed on their world travels. Moroccan bedroom furniture, with brilliant colors and mesmerizing patterns, add depth and liveliness to any room. Asian inspired themes, with contemplative, round bellied buddhas and lacquered screens, have become all the rage, as more people are searching for their private oases of calm and tranquility.

Bauhaus: For the professional couple, nothing states staid and cool more than Bauhaus. The Bauhaus look is of a piece with smart sophistication. Bauhaus bedroom furniture is the type of furniture, which goes with a well aged scotch. It's utterly classic, with an edge of calm froideur, but it's never brusque.

Airy Ranch Style: This style epitomizes country living. It's relaxed and carefree. This look is achieved by using rustic and antique wooden furniture. Dried flowers and an assortment of knick-knacks and pictures complete the details. A light or neutral color palette make it easy to mix and match decorative items. Brick walls and wood ceiling beams add an extra touch of chic pastoral.

Eclectic: This trend is a mixture of everything. It requires a delicate balance of this and that. Eclectic could mean combining retro pieces with slick, antique Victorian affairs. It could mean a carefully executed clutter. Often, many people will go for an eclectic look to express their range of tastes.

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