Restful Green Bedroom Design Ideas for a Calming Space

Since launching Zera Design Services earlier this year, I’ve been dying to share a project I’ve completed, but things have been challenging the past few months. However, last week I finally had the opportunity to visit the home of my first client, Nikki, and I’m excited to share a few photos with you!

I assisted Nikki in remodeling the master bedroom of her modern Bristol home through Zera’s Whole House Package. The package provides clients with a custom design that includes everything they need (mood boards, floor plans, renderings, resource list) to implement at their own pace. I can’t thank Nikki enough for being the first client I tested this package with, it was fantastic to see my design come to life.

The brief was to create a modern and welcoming space using Mylands’ ‘Brompton Road’ Deep Forest Green paint, which Nikki had the eye for and fell in love with. She also wanted to incorporate some of the accessories she had collected over the years, so it was a challenge to bring all the elements together in harmony.

Using the paint as a starting point, I created a serene and sophisticated scheme that combines clean lines with natural elements. Below you can see my initial idea board and renderings:

While a green bedroom can be incredibly calming, ‘Brompton Road’ has a hint of yellow that contrasts with the bluish light of the room, which faces east. Due to the low ceilings, the color was used on only one of the walls so as not to dominate, while the other walls were painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Cornforth White’ – an understated grey that is not too warm. understated gray, neither too warm nor too cold.

The previous furniture was overly bulky and had a glossy lacquer finish that looked almost orange against the green, so I replaced it with more elegant matte light oak furniture. I also added black and charcoal gray accents to add depth, contrast and layers to the room.

For the bed, I suggest using a light gray woven trim to create a focal point against the dark walls. Finding the perfect nightstand did get a little challenging, but after a lot of research, I found an Ethnicraft design that combines oak drawers with a minimalist black metal frame. It acts as a ‘bridge’ between the wooden furniture and the monochrome fittings, tying the space together neatly.

The room is bathed in early morning sunlight, so blackout curtains were a must. Instead of floor-to-ceiling curtains, I switched to gray linen-lined Roman shades to make the room more airy, maximize natural light during the day, and prevent heat from radiators from being blocked in the winter.

To add warmth and coziness to the simple interior, I used a variety of materials including plaid blankets, linen cushions and tactile ceramics. I also recommended a large wool rug – it ‘holds’ the furniture, draws attention to it and partially covers the rug (Nikki plans to re-carpet the whole house soon, so there’s no need to replace it). Nature-inspired artwork in complementary colors of greens, grays and beiges punctuates the space.

The result is a serene and sophisticated green bedroom. I know Nikki is very happy with the finished space (and that’s what matters), but I want to know what you think. If you would like me to help you remodel an area of your home, please contact me. I offer full room designs and one-off consultations, and my design approach is geared towards transcending trends and creating simple, timeless, serene interiors that you’ll love for years to come. I usually conduct consultations via Zoom so location is not an issue, but if you live near Bristol I’m happy to visit in person. For more advice on creating a cozy space, check out my guide on how to turn dry cat food into wet cat food.

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