Your master bedroom is your personal sanctuary and should be designed to feel like a luxurious oasis.
Lavish décor turns an ordinary bedroom into an extravagant suite that feels like a 5-star hotel room.
I love creating dramatic, opulent master bedrooms for clients.
Your private sleeping space should be a visually stunning escape from the stresses of everyday life.
Now it is time to explore everything from plush bedding and regal color schemes to striking statement lighting and indulgent spa-like amenities.
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Invest in a Luxurious Bed
The bed is central in a master bedroom, so invest in the highest quality piece you can.
Opt for a sturdy wooden frame with exquisite detailing like carvings or inlay.
A canopy bed with draped fabric conveys ultimate luxury and drama.
Choose a bed in a king or California king size for sprawling space.
Top it with a fluffy premium mattress and pile on the posh pillows and throws.
Add luxurious 500+ thread count sateen or Egyptian cotton linens in ivory, pearl or silver hues.
Finally, finish the bed with a velvety quilted coverlet or fluffy duvet insert encased in a decadent fabric like silk, velvet or faux fur.
The result is a striking focal point worthy of royalty.
Layer in Luxe Bedding Textiles
Once you have a lavish bed frame, it’s time to layer in dreamy linens and textiles to create a cocooning escape.
Start with smooth cotton or linen sheets for temperature regulation.
Next add a quilted mattress pad for plush padding.
Then layer in down alternative or goose down comforters for cozy warmth all year round.
Top with velvety throw blankets at the foot of the bed in deep hues like emerald and sapphire.
Finish with a mountain of posh pillows in silk, crushed velvet and faux fur.
Texture is key, so combine glossy and matte fabrics in complementary colors.
Keep the bedding light and neutral to allow the ornate frame to shine.
A well-dressed plush bed sets the luxurious foundation.
Display Opulent Nightstands
Bedside nightstands provide both form and function in a glamorous master suite.
Look for striking materials like exotic woods, marble, gilded finishes and distressed metals paired with exquisite craftsmanship.
Think hand carved teak nightstands, dainty French provincial style or bold geometric acrylic.
Add function with integrated or hidden storage like cabinets and drawers.
Include bedside lighting that makes a statement, whether graceful table lamps, sophisticated sconces or headboard built-in reading lights.
Accessorize with objets d’art like crystal vases, silver-framed photos or a jeweled box.
Nothing should be ordinary or expected next to an extravagant bed.
Seek to impress and delight with each unique nightstand.
Incorporate a Luxe Upholstered Headboard
A padded headboard imparts lavish hotel aesthetics for lounging in bed.
Look for show-stopping shapes like a bold arched headboard in rich jewel tones or an organic curved headboard elegantly trimmed in nailheads.
Materials like velvet, linen, leather and corduroy convey sensual luxury when tailored into an upholstered headboard.
Nailhead trim adds elegant interest and metallic shine.
For a more modern approach try a sleek upholstered headboard wrapped in faux shagreen or contemporary fabrics like bouclé, denim or vinyl.
Finish your custom headboard with decorative legs or feet for a touch of opulence.
Then pile the headboard area with plush pillows and throw blankets fit for royalty.
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Display Opulent Seating
Every glamorous bedroom should incorporate seating to lounge in luxury.
Tufted armchairs, clawfoot chaises or a velvet fainting couch provide dramatic spots to relax.
Place seating by windows to admire garden views or by the bed for reading nooks.
Add small side tables for collections of coffee table books and objets.
Look for ornate wood frames with intricate carvings, cabriole legs, gilding and exotic upholstery to delight.
If your master suite has separate defined spaces, add seating vignettes such as a pair of barrel chairs around a drinks trolley or ornate wingback chairs beside the fireplace for intimate conversation areas.
Lavish bedroom seating invites you to sit back and savor the splendor.
Incorporate Dazzling Ceiling Details
Don’t forget to look up and decorate the fifth wall of your master suite!
Ornate crown molding adds majestic architectural detail and visual weight.
Paint the molding in a metallic champagne tone or opt for gilded finished for opulence.
Install medallions, frosted domes, ornate ceiling rosettes or crystal chandeliers as the crowning jewel.
Add beams, coffered squares or shiplap planks to the ceiling for textural intrigue.
Finish it off by adding faux decorative painting, mural work or a hand painted night sky mural for a stunning effect.
Dazzling ceilings distinguish a lavish bedroom from an ordinary one.
Add Window Treatments with Flair
Your master suite windows should be adorned in textiles that emphasize luxury design.
Look for opulent fabrics like silk brocade, velvet or embroidered cotton paired with custom hardware finishes.
For traditional spaces, incorporate romantic draping, jabots, cascading valances, swags and tiebacks in rich hues.
Modern and contemporary masters may call for sleek roller shades, Roman blinds or motorized curtains in solid colors.
Gild the edges, add tasseled trim and seek out embellishments to elevate the look.
Window treatments influence the entire ambiance, so ensure they feel absolutely lavish.
Incorporate Striking Wallpaper
For instant drama, install striking designer wallpaper in your master bedroom.
Look for patterns featuring metallic sheen, beads, exotic birds, floral chinoiserie or Audubon style nature prints as a bold backdrop.
Choose accent walls behind the bed or a statement powder room to showcase the wallpaper artfully.
Or cover entire bedroom walls for an enveloping effect.
Neutrals like pearlescent platinum or blush gold make stunning backdrops for other ornate furniture and accents.
Consider hand painting or adding faux finishes like Venetian plaster for textural intrigue.
Wallpaper lends an utterly palatial feel when thoughtfully incorporated.
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Display Opulent Lighting Fixtures
The right lighting elevates the ambiance of a glamorous master suite.
Layer in multiple light sources for a well-lit space that feels grand yet intimate.
Install an exquisite chandelier dripping with crystals as the crowning centerpiece.
Add adjustable wall sconces by the bed for reading.
Include stylish table and floor lamps with bold silhouettes and opulent shades.
Look for lighting with gilded finishes, ornate metalwork, mirrored accents or materials like mercury glass.
Add evening romance with candelabras, LED candles and discreet under cabinet and toe kick lighting.
Splurge on dimmers and smart technology to control all lighting easily.
Illumination sets the luxurious mood.
Incorporate a Lavish Area Rug
An area rug anchors a bedroom and sets the design tone.
Look for top quality hand knotted or woven rugs made from sumptuous natural fibers like wool, silk and cotton.
Choose a large size rug that extends under the bed for plush texture underfoot.
Look for patterns featuring traditional ornamentation and intricate detailing or opt for sumptuous mink, viscose or sheepskin shags.
Pile on the comfort with a plush rug pad underneath.
Then display your luxe rug like artwork with ample negative space around the edges to let it shine.
Rugs make a serious style statement in a glamorous master suite.
Add Opulent Furniture Accents
Each carefully selected furniture piece and decorative accent should build upon the elegant master bedroom design.
Consider a velvet tufted ottoman, exotic hand-inlaid game table, silk-draped vanity settee or Lucite bubble chair.
Expand beyond the expected with dramatic accents like a bedroom fireplace mantel or wet bar cart.
Look for pieces with timeless appeal from iconic high-end brands to delight for decades.
Add polish with silver serving wares, objets d’art and decorative boxes fit for royalty.
Every piece contributes to the glamorous experience.
Design a Lavish Spa Sanctuary
No luxury master suite is complete without spa-like amenities to soothe the senses.
Design an indulgent bathroom sanctuary connected to the master with features like:
- Soaking tub (think clawfoot or stand alone statement)
- Steam shower with customizable chromotherapy lighting
- Heated marble floors and surfaces
- Jetted tub with vibration massage features
- Sauna or hamam room for therapeutic heat
- Towel warmer racks and radiant heat rods
- Motion sensor faucets and lighting on dimmers
- Integrated audio, TV screens and fireplace if space allows
These amenities transform bathing into a rejuvenating ritual that melts stress away.
With calming design finishes like marble, limestone and freestanding soaker tubs, your lavish spa sanctuary promises restoration.
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Incorporate Hotel-Inspired Hospitality
Finally, incorporate posh hotel-inspired amenities and hospitable touches to complete the luxurious five star experience.
Provide plush bathrobes, slippers and towels for pampering.
Stock the closet with wood hangers, blanket ladders and specialty laundry services like dry cleaning pick up.
Add a fully stocked coffee and tea bar with a kettle, mini fridge and glassware.
Provide lavender water spray, candles, essential oils and an aromatherapy diffuser to delight the senses.
Supply a bedside iPad preset with lighting and temperature controls, entertainment options and digital reading material.
Thoughtful details indulge your every need so you feel thoroughly cared for within your private luxury sanctuary.
Creating a glamorous, lust-worthy master bedroom requires focusing on every exquisite detail from floor to ceiling.
Layer lavish materials, choose ornate furniture, add striking lighting, display opulent accents and incorporate spa-like amenities until your suite feels like a secluded palace.
Use these 13 ideas as inspiration to design your own indulgent escape.
Keep the overall aesthetic focused and cohesive for a room that dazzles without overwhelm.
Your bedroom should invite you to lock the world out and lounge in complete luxury.
Follow your grand visions and transform your master suite into a private palace, resort oasis or urban loft worthy of royalty.
Sleep like nobility once you incorporate these lavish design details into your personal sanctuary.
May your dreams between plush linens match the splendor that surrounds you.
