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40 Beautiful White Bedroom Ideas That Are Beyond Dreamy

This classic shade has some seriously transformative powers.

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Thomas Loof

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Soothing and elegant, fresh and light—a white bedroom sure makes for a serene retreat. A white palette is as versatile as it is timeless, with countless shades from bright white to warm ivory (the same goes for white paint colors). White bedrooms don't have to be boring, either: There are a myriad of ways to add visual interest to your space.

With such a neutral base, sophisticated white rooms of all sizes, large or small, are ripe for possibilities from a white-forward wallpaper print to luxe window treatments to an assortment of textures and fabrics. White also pairs well with pops of color or wood tones, and it can carry the latest trends or the most classic look. Consider carrying over the monochromatic look to a luxury, layered white bathroom as well.

Take a look at these 40 beautiful white bedroom ideas from the VERANDA archives to see just how calming, lush, crisp and clean they can be. (Take note how many dreamy canopy beds are in this collection, too! It seems we all need one.)

1

A Happy Romance

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Miguel Flores-Vianna

The bed of this primary bedroom is draped in a romantic sheer by Ralph Lauren, the bed linens are Nives by Baldini e Cecchi, and the rug is by Monica James & Co. The Baker’s Bay Bahamas estate was designed by Amanda Lindroth.

2

Rustic Paneling

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Annie Schlechter

A custom walnut pencil-post bed (Dunes and Duchess) is dressed in a mossy Coyuchi matelassé in this lakeside vacation cabin in Michigan designed by Amy Meier. Wall and ceiling color, Mountain Peak White by Benjamin Moore. Roman shade and drapery fabric, de Le Cuona

3

Exotic Tenting

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Nickolas Sargent

Sarah Bartholomew’s fully tented guest bedroom in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas is a nod to the Ottoman-inspired Royal Pavilion in England. A blend of earth-toned fabrics from moss to olive recalls the seaside palace’s flourishing grounds. Tailored pleat draperies (The Shade Store) extend the tenting (fabric, Guy Goodfellow Collection), and the trim on tenting and draperies is by Samuel & Sons.

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4

Floral Escape

1930s farmhouse in aiken, south carolina
Scott Frances

Decorative artist Haleh Atabeigi embellished bed and floor with painted latticework and ribbon motifs to bring this indoor garden from floor to ceiling. Bed panels and upholstery, Brunschwig & Fils. The primary bedroom was designed by Mario Buatta in a 1930s farmhouse in Aiken, South Carolina.

5

Gray Haven

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VICTORIA PEARSO

Tessa, Blue, and Tiffany lounge on a striped chaise (Ferguson Copeland) in the primary bedroom of this Pebble Beach chateau designed by Mary McDonald. The canopy bed was designed by McDonald for Chaddock. Rug, Mansour

6

Garden Views

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"Serene neutrals draw the eye outside," says designer Melanie Pounds. That was exactly the goal in this white bedroom, which opens to the flower garden by way of French doors, she designed for her mother and stepfather in Mountain Brook, Alabama. Large earthenware sculpture, Patina.

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7

Tonal Accents

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Douglas Friedman

In this Dallas home designed by Meredith McBrearty, a shimmering collage wallcovering (Fromental) references the mountain ridges of Southern California. Mixed media painting, Andrée B. Carter

8

Cream of the Crop

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Thomas Loof

At her Gramarcy Park apartment, designer Cece Barfield Thompson opted for soothing shades of white and ivory. "I look at color all day long, so I wanted a creamy white bedroom as my refuge," she says. The designer’s bed is skirted in a printed floral linen (Lisa Fine Textiles) and draped with sheer panels (Clarence House). Bedsheets, Julia B. Wall sconces, Visual Comfort.

9

Building Character

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Joshua McHugh

At a Connecticut colonial thoughtfully revived by designer Philip Gorrivan, built-in Gustavian-style millwork brings a sense of age to a newly added main bedroom. Neutral upholstery allows antique wood furniture to shine. Candle chandelier, Visual Comfort

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10

Elegant Blue Elements

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Thomas Loof

In this white bedroom in a Montreal penthouse designed by Les Ensembliers, a floral embroidery (Lee Jofa) is a lively foil for a serene arrangement of blues. Bed linens, Toile Sur Rendez-Vous

11

In the Buff

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Stephen Kent Johnson

In the primary bedroom of this New York apartment designed by Robert Passal, an oil painting by Cynthia Packard illuminates the peachy-ivory white bedroom. The flared-headboard bed is by Dmitriy & Co. Swedish crystal chandelier, Carlos de la Puente Antiques

12

Beaming White

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Annie Schlechter

At this Bronxville, New York, home restored by Carrier and Company, gleaming white paint lends a youthful air to wooden ceiling beams, especially in this white bedroom. Matouk linens dress an upholstered winged bed (fabric, Fermoie) with a painted wood frame. Sofa, Lee Industries

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13

Golden Touches

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DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN

In this California primary bedroom designed by Ken Fulk, a floating wall by leather craftsman Scott Tal (@taurodesign) serves as both head­board and elegant screen for a dressing room and closet. Rift-sawed oak and bronze bed, Jiun Ho. Armchair and striped wool and mohair bench, Coup Studio

14

Sky Blue Canopy

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Amy Neunsinger

In the primary bedroom of this Alabama home designed by Mark D. Sikes, the palest shade of sky blue lends soft depth to the otherwise white and ivory scheme. The upholstered bed is Highland House. The drapery and bench upholstery is by Colefax and Fowler.

15
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J. Savage Gibson

In this Palm Beach home designed by Phoebe Howard, the primary bedroom's custom bed is topped with Matouk linens and a Brahms Mount blanket. The curtains and roman shades are in a China Seas print. Wallcovering by Pierre Frey.

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16

French Light

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Stephan Julliard

Decorators Raphaël Le Berre and Thomas Vevaud designed the doors of this 19th-century Paris bedroom to open on a pivot, allowing the light from the back terrace to reflect off the crisp white walls and into the corridor. The modern chair is from Cini Boeri.

17

Playful Scenes

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David Tsay

A whimsical forest of pastels and off-whites dress the walls of this Jan Showers-designed bedroom, asserting a sense of calmness with a touch of playfulness. The rug is by Stark Carpet.

18

Elegant Escape

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Gordon Beall

Designer and host extraordinaire Darryl Carter invites guests to wander into each room of his Washington, D.C., townhouse and discover the artistic marvels throughout. In the main bedroom, antique chairs in a Moore & Giles white leather provide an elegant spot to relax by the fire.

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19

Golden Views

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William Abranowicz

Morning sunlight casts a warm glow over the creamy white and gold furnishings of this Hamptons bedroom by Alex Papachristidis. The silvered glass bubbles floating across the walls are by artist Rob Wynn and bring out the soft metallic details on the upholstered bed (Kelly Wearstler by Lee Jofa).

20

Restricted Palettes

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Simon Upton

A strict palette of white and ebony keeps the attention in this twin bedroom on the reclaimed-wood beams and original architecture of this 100-year-old home in Atlanta. Designer Amy Morris placed a patterned rug by Moattar at the foot of the bed to add a point of interest.

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Sarah DiMarco (she/her) is the associate editor at VERANDA, covering all things design, architecture, art, gardens, jewelry, travel, wine and spirits. She also manages social media for the brand.

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