23 Brown And Cream Bedroom Ideas You’ll Want To Recreate
If you’re hoping to design a simple but stunning brown and cream bedroom, you’re in the right place. This neutral color scheme is beautiful and will work for all different types of designs, whether you’re more transitional, farmhouse, modern, or anything else.
Below, we are sharing 23 different brown and cream bedroom ideas to help you get started in designing this space of your own. Scroll through the details and start incorporating various pieces and accents to help you put your own spin on this classic color duo.
1. Sleek And Modern
A brown and cream bedroom can easily be made modern. Look for pieces that feature sleek lines and opt for simple artwork that will resonate with the contemporary aesthetic. Of course, this sketched palm print is a perfect fit and adds a touch of nature to the space!
2. Layer Patterns
Just because you’re working with neutrals doesn’t mean that you have to keep your patterns to a minimum. Feel free to play around with a few different patterned pieces; in this space, we see a plaid throw blanket paired with bedding that showcases a leafy print. There’s no harm in bringing textural solids into the picture, either.
3. Utilize A Screen
It’s always nice to situate a piece of furniture at the foot of the bed to help fill some of the empty space and make the room feel more cohesive. Here, a pretty wooden screen adds a sophisticated touch and introduces more brown tones into the room.
4. Try Off-White
Instead of opting for a bright white, try using an off-white in your space. This one is slightly more creamy, and the color will help to hide stains and signs of wear a bit better. Of course, you can always mix and match both shades throughout the space, too.
5. Mix Textures
Part of what makes this room so inviting is all of the textural pieces throughout…Think shaggy pillows, plush bedding, and a chunky knit throw. By using various textures, you can ensure that your space is visually appealing and does not fall flat.
6. Introduce Art
Don’t leave your walls empty—artwork is an easy way to infuse your personality into a room. For a cohesive look, place your art prints in matching frames. Look for artwork that ties in the colors found elsewhere in the room; here, we see more browns and whites.
7. Decorate The Walls
Incorporate a wooden wall art piece to add texture to the walls and draw the eye upward. This sunburst is a great choice; natural colored tones are popular in design and are a nice complement to the colors being used in this bedroom.
8. Add A Reading Nook
If space permits, fill an empty corner with a comfy reading nook to ensure that your bedroom can double as a living space. By placing the function beside the bed, the two areas will naturally connect with one another.
9. Adorn The Walls With Plates
Looking for another way to fill your walls? Try hanging a collection of decorative plates. These showcase a beautiful pattern and are an affordable way to add style to your walls. You could even source your pieces from antique markets to make the wall uniquely yours.
10. Let The Outdoors In
Plants add so much life to a room, ,, literally. If you’re hoping to keep your bedroom feeling calm and collected, which can sometimes be a challenge when decorating with more transitional styles, consider incorporating some, faux varieties. There are so many convincing fakes on the market nowadays that will look just like the, real thing. Plus, you won’t have to worry about light and water needs.
11. Keep Clutter At Bay
A nightstand that features a drawer is a smart choice if you like to keep your bedroom decor to a minimum. This will allow you to stash away your reading glasses, books, and other knickknacks come bedtime and keep the surface looking nice and neat.
12. Embrace Vintage Pieces
Botanical artwork looks beautiful in this bedroom and speaks to the plant life that is in the room. To make the space feel more storied, embrace a vintage find, like this rug. Vintage rugs are popular in home decor and will add instant charm and coziness to any room.
13. Create A Gallery Wall
If you decide to keep your artwork in the bedroom and are looking to grow your collection, consider turning one wall into a gallery wall. Even a small gallery wall can make a big impact and is an affordable way to make use of an empty wall, especially if large scale art prints just aren’t in the budget.
14. Decorate With Vases
Empty corners are just asking for a little life in the form of a tall plant. If you get plenty of natural light in your bedroom, you could very well keep a live one in the room; however, if this space is on the darker side, a faux plant would be a safe choice. Plus, less maintenance means more time to enjoy your space.
15. Choose Tonal Pieces
Form meets function in the form of this bench, which could work in the living room just as easily as it could in the bedroom. The piece complements the colors in the room so well and also adds a touch of brass, bringing another tone into the space.
16. Hang Mirrors
Fill empty wall space above your dressers with mirrors to help you get ready in the morning. Not only will the mirrors serve a purpose, but the reflective light will also make the bedroom appear more bright and welcoming. These sunburst mirrors are an excellent transitional choice.
17. Style With Wallpaper
Play with a little wallpaper in the bedroom to make your space feel extra special. If you intend to keep other decor bold, keeping brown tones in the room, a cream and brown wallpaper like this is extra sweet and ties in perfectly with the furniture pieces.
18. Don’t Forget Ottomans
Bring a little hotel-inspired luxury to your room by placing a leather ottoman at the end of the bed. This piece is great for lounging, putting on shoes, or serving as a surface in a pinch. Here, it’s used to carry the brown and cream bedroom color palette into this sleeping space. Plus, it nicely complements the plush rug in the room.
19. Opt For Built-Ins
If you really want to elevate your bedroom, have built-ins installed. There’s truly so much that you can do with these beyond storing your clothing—decorate the shelves with some of your favorite accessories to create a well-rounded looking space.
20. Pick A Patterned Rug
A large jute rug fills this substantial bedroom, making it appear larger and helping to tie together the various pieces in the space. However, if you crave a pop of color or are yearning for a fabulous antique but fear it may be too worn for high traffic areas, consider placing a, older, more textured rug under the bed. Rugs are much easier to enjoy in a bedroom since the foot traffic is much less than it is in a living room.
21. Think Resort Style
A leaf print adds a touch of vacation mode to any space. Here, it looks right at home in this bedroom which is full of natural light and character. Consider bringing a palm leaf of another tree pattern into the room, too, as we saw earlier.
22. Use One Accent Wall
If you love wallpaper but are afraid to fully commit to it, consider wallpapering just one accent wall in your bedroom. You could also consider wrapping the wall behind your bed in wallpaper to really make the space look high-end and like it’s in its own little world.
23. Decorate With Wooden Furniture
Wooden decor adds a touch of nature to the bedroom and looks nice alongside other natural tones. You can also use wood to bring a bit of the outdoors into your bedroom. This bed frame is a beautiful example and is a solid wood piece that will last for years to come. Including vintage pieces can work, too. For a cohesive look, consider refurbishing an older piece to better match your space.
