8 Amazing Bedroom Design Ideas in Singapore (Updated 2023)
The designing stage of your home during the renovation process is an exciting and enjoyable phase where you get to plan out your space, selecting the theme, furniture, lightings, and other specific details of the house. Being probably the most essential part of every home, a bedroom is of no exception, since it is the space where you spend most of your time sleeping or resting. Everyone needs a comfortable and cosy bedroom environment to relax and unwind in at the end of the day!
A Modern Bedroom at Lorong How Sun 2 Bedder Condo
When you consider the various interior design options when it comes to bedrooms, you may be overwhelmed with the choices available and not know where to start! This is completely normal since every bedroom design style can appear to be a masterpiece in your eyes. However, when you are designing your bedroom in the renovation process, you will face various constraints such as the amount of budget, availability of space, and other factors that may limit your options and hinder your aspirations of building your dream bedroom.
In this article, we will go through a variety of bedroom design ideas that you can adapt based on your own preferences and requirements. We will draw inspiration from some of the amazing bedroom design projects done by the top interior designers at Swiss Interior from which you can generate ideas and incorporate them into your own unique design.
Go Royal With Plush Bed Linen And Curtains
Up the ante with a royal and luxurious environment for the bedroom by incorporating various luxury elements in the design. Use plush bed linens and throws that depict luxury and style. Pair them with elaborate curtains and deep-coloured walls to create an environment of modern sophistication. Various forms of lighting such as recessed lighting and spotlights introduce a bit of drama and mood into the space for added dimension. Keeping the other elements simple and minimal will help you achieve the royal, plush look without going too overboard.
Consider the following image of a master bedroom in a condominium interior design project done by Swiss Interior. With a perfect unison of rustic wood flooring, plush curtains and bed linen, industrial spotlights and a dark moody colour scheme, the overall outlook of the bedroom is that of a luxurious yet cosy one. The dresser and mirror are kept simple, adding an elegance to the design that also help in enhancing the other luxury elements.
A Luxurious Bedroom Design at BLK 556 Yishun Ave 6 Lilydale, Condominium
Incorporate Open Shelves Cupboards If The Space Is Small
One of the biggest constraints that you can have when renovating your bedroom is the availability of space. This is especially so in Singapore, where HDB and BTO flats are getting increasingly smaller as time passes. A bedroom should be allocated adequate space for wardrobes or cupboards, but you might fear that it may make the room look even smaller and congested. One solution to such a problem is to make full use of vertical spacing and implement creative shelving solutions in your bedroom space.
An HDB Bedroom at Blk 321C Anchorvale Drive, 5-Room Resale Bedroom
With the bed being the single largest furniture item in the bedroom, it makes sense to use some of this space for storage. You can choose to maximise the vertical space above your bed, and build an overbed storage system and include it in your headboard! Of course, you should implement shelving that will fit your interior design in Singapore. Otherwise, you risk putting clunky shelves and cupboards that will ruin your interior design goals for your bedroom.
Having an open section to store and display your prominent collectables in the bed’s headboard will serve as the centrepiece of the space and complete its overall stylish look. Choose to display your fanciest objects and accessories for all to see, injecting character and personality to your room!
A 5-Room HDB Bedroom Design at Blk 807 Yishun Ring Road
Having open shelving in your cupboard will prevent the room from looking overcrowded. You will still have enough storage space for all your belongings, but the interior will not look as congested as before. Of course, you will have to put in effort in keeping the shelves clean and organized as there will not be any doors concealing them. However, if done right, the overall appearance of the bedroom will appear tidier and more spacious than before.
For an example, consider the following project done by us. Notice that the open-shelf cupboards that are used for storage do not make the room appear overcrowded. The light grey colour scheme also helps in making the room appear spacious and tidy.
An HDB Bedroom at BLK 303A Punggol Central
Illuminate Your Bedroom
If you are a bit short on budget and cannot afford to do a full renovation of your bedroom, consider adding and playing with different forms of lighting in the space! Compared to changing all your furniture, walls and flooring of the room in a full renovation, changing up your lights is a much more budget-friendly way that will help transform the appearance of your room completely. Choosing the right lighting is a vital part of maximising your available space.
A Sleek Bedroom Design at Grandeur Park, 2 Bedder Condominium
Let in a vast amount of natural light into your bedroom during the day with tall or wide windows, illuminating your space with an ample amount of sunshine to kickstart your day! By having large windows, this also allows you to have a nice view of your surrounding area if you are blessed with a good home location.
Besides natural light, another way to enhance the elegance and style in your bedroom is to introduce recessed lighting. It provides both ambient and general lighting, creating a very dramatic effect that helps in illuminating and uplifting the bedroom’s general appearance in the best way possible. It is a softer way of lighting up the room, while having a visual effect of expanding the space to look bigger than usual. This is especially effective for bedrooms in HDBs or BTOs with limited space. You can add recessed lighting underneath the bed or behind the headboard. A few spotlights or accent lighting on the ceiling along with recessed lighting will provide a widespread illumination for the space.
A 4-Room HDB Bedroom at BLK 353A Admiralty Drive
This photo of a master bedroom is a 4-room Resale HDB bedroom done by us. The cool theme is further enhanced by adding recessed lighting underneath the bed and behind the wooden headboard. An overhead lighting fixture in the middle of the space brings all elements of interior design together to create a stylish and classy space.
Use A Platform Bed
Platform beds have become increasingly popular, and it is not hard to see why. With their raised height and structure, they offer space-saving features, plenty of customisable storage space, while adding a distinct uniqueness and streamlined style for a clean and modern interior bedroom.
A Sleek and Elegant Bedroom at Principal Garden, 2 Bedder Condo
Platform bed designs may be modified according to your personal preferences and needs. The elevated platform helps to physically segregate the space without the use of any additional barriers, while giving the space an added dimension visually. You can add a touch of modernism to it by adding integrated lighting, shelving, and using stylish curtains to balance out for a seamless look in your bedroom.
A Zen-Inspired Bedroom at Blk 107 Simei St 1, 5 Room HDB Resale Flat
An example of such a bedroom design can be found in the following photo of a 4-room Resale HDB bedroom designed by Swiss Interior. Notice how the platform bed is paired with accent lighting underneath the platform to introduce a warm fuzzy feeling of comfort and cosiness. The bedroom interior design is kept simple and organized, where natural wooden tones complement warm whites, bringing in a sense of calmness.
A Simple Bedroom Design BLK 460A Bukit Batok West Quarry, 4-Room HDB
Use Deep And Dark Colors For The Bedroom Theme
Choosing a deep and dark colour palette for the bedroom creates an enveloping atmosphere of drama, elegance, and beauty that is perfect for a good night’s rest. Using the lack of light as an advantage, choosing colours such as deep teal, navy, mauve, and mahogany depicts a sense of lavishness and luxury while still being stylish and classy.
Bold colours will pop out even more against darker walls compared to walls with light palettes, so complement the dark hues with bright shades to inject a fresh dose of personality into the space. You can further enhance the appearance of the bedroom by using stylish lighting options, complementing accessories, and incorporating beautiful matching flooring to complete the look of elegance and style.
Consider the following HDB BTO interior design project done by us. The deep, teal-coloured walls are a perfect complement to the white curtains and bed linen. The brown wooden floor and the matte black cupboards add just the right balance of modernism and drama to the bedroom.
A Small HDB Bedroom at BLK 115A Alkaff Crescent, 4-Room
Incorporate A Workspace
If you do not have the luxury of space in your house to serve as a space for work or study, you can choose to allocate a space in your bedroom for that very purpose. Even if the space is small, you can still manage to add a small study table in a quiet corner of the room or at the side of the bed. All you need is careful and creative space planning to maximise the storage potential of your bedroom.
5-Room HDB Bedroom Design with a Workspace at 596B Ang Mo Kio Street 52
One idea could be to place a small study table on one side of the bed instead of the usual bedside table unit. This will require just a bit of space, but still, make the bedroom functional. After all, having a study table unit does make life easier for you to work out of your room.
An example of such a bedroom design can be viewed in the following photo of a 5-room HDB interior design project done by us. A small simple study table is added at the side of the bed under the windows for the most natural sunlight. This configuration of a wall-mounted study unit makes the best use of the available space without making it look too crowded.
An HDB 5-Room Bedroom With a Study Table at Blk 561 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10
Use Wall Hangings And Fancy Table Lamps
Another cost-effective and budget-friendly way from which you can spice up the appearance of your bedroom is to add fun and trendy wall hangings along with fancy table lamps. There are many possibilities for you to dress up your walls, and the more you think outside of the box, the better! Table lamps, when added to a bedside table, immediately enhance the appearance of any bedroom. They provide an extra source of illumination without taking any floor space or on the side tables. When they are complemented with the addition of beautiful wall hangings, it will completely change the appearance of your bedroom without much renovation cost at all!
The following photo is a 5-room HDB bedroom interior design done by us, where fancy table lamps and wall paintings hanging above the bed make the bedroom look full of vibrance and personality. Stylish centrepieces help to bring out your taste and style, refreshing the overall bedroom space.
HDB Bedroom at Blk 561 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, 5-Room
Add Comfortable Nook
In some cases, you may be fortunate to have enough space to play and experiment with the interior design. One way in which you can renovate your bedroom is to add a comfortable lounge nook or relaxing area. This should ideally be placed underneath the window so you can enjoy the outside view while you read or relax in the sitting area. This nook can be made in the form of a platform or in the form of a bench which can be made more comfortable by adding plenty of cushions and pillows.
A Scandinavian Bedroom at 421 Clementi Ave 1, 4Room HDB Resale Flat
Consider the following example of a bedroom in a 4-room HDB resale designed by us. The room incorporates a platform bed, where another platform has been constructed at the window area to create a relaxing nook. The nook is spacious enough for you to easily lay down and relax while enjoying the fresh air from the outside and admiring the outside view. You can add a bookshelf beside this nook to complete the comfortable and cosy environment.
A Comfortable 5-Room HDB BTO Bedroom Design at 663 Punggol Drive
These are some of the many bedroom design ideas that you can incorporate during the renovation to create the style and theme that best suits your preferences and requirements. Just because your room may be small, doesn’t mean that it must be dull! Consider how each component in your bedroom space can serve more than one function to make a functional layout. You can mix and match various interior design styles and ideas to make the most out of your bedroom!
Swiss Interior provides interior design in Singapore. We also provide HDB interior design and Condominium interior design services for homeowners in Singapore. Contact and schedule an appointment with us today!
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