1. Refined feminine. Crisp black and white stripes paired with soft misty blue create a chic, elegant look that is easy to love. Keep accessories pared down and simple, with favorite bags and jewelry on display and a few simply framed art prints on the wall. Bring in delicious texture with a cuddly mohair throw and smooth sateen sheets.
by Michelle Miller Interiors
2. Dapper gent. As polished and tailored as a bespoke suit, this look is based around handsome materials like wool, wood and leather, and traditional menswear patterns like a windowpane check and plaids. Furniture with clean lines and neatly tucked bedding keep things looking fresh and modern, while a monogrammed accent injects a bit of personality.
by PLATEMARK DESIGN 
3. Old-world comfort. Plump cushions and deep bedcovers are pure luxury. The patina of age on a mirror paired with full-length drapes and a personal collection of antiques call to mind venerable old European hotels. Silvery gray-blue paint, plush wall-to-wall carpeting and creamy bedding are a serene match for this look.
by Best & Company
4. Fresh romantic. Pure linen sheets or pillow shams, flowing white curtains and fresh flowers are musts for this look. Practicing a bit of restraint will keep it from veering into froufrou territory — a bit of a ruffle perhaps, but skip the floral prints. Walls painted a pale minty green provide a soothing backdrop.
by Jeanette Lunde
5. Boho glam. Pick a classic decorator favorite (like the upholstered bed with nailhead trim shown here) to build the room around, then mix and match accessories at whim. Bamboo blinds and colorful printed bedding paired with a glass-top table and a fun framed print add up to a laid-back yet glamorous look.
by Design Manifest
6. Parisian chic. A restrained palette of black and white can feel really luxurious, especially when you choose textures and details that thrill the senses. Smooth dark (or even painted) wood floors and crisp white walls create an envelope to fill with little luxuries — fine sheets and a delicate coverlet, a petite chandelier, a velvet cushion. Add a bit of sparkle with a few vintage perfume bottles and spritz sheets with linen water before slipping in for the night.
by MR.MITCHELL
7. Vintage charm. If you can't pass up a flea market or "junktique" shop without running in, this look is for you. Collect what catches your eye and your heartstrings, without worrying whether the it will fit perfectly — after all, you can always paint it. Having one modern print in the mix, whether on cushions or a re-covered chair, is a great way to keep this look feeling fresh and current.
by Sara Tuttle Interiors
8. Warm modern. Keep a clean, minimalist look from being too cold with a stroke of fiery red or orange. Here, a wide striped bedcover echoes the color in an oversize painting. If a painting of this magnitude is beyond your current budget, consider stretching a length of bold fabric on stretchers meant for canvas (find them in art stores). Choose a simple platform-style bed and slim task lamps, then fill out the room with a healthy potted plant and a vase of flowers.
by emily jagoda
9. Cozy rustic. Raw, unfinished wood is key to this look, but you don't need to splurge on a big piece to make it work. Use a plain wood slice (find it in a crafts store) as a tray to hold bedside necessities, repurpose a wood stump as a table or bring in a few rustic wooden boxes as bedroom storage. Create warmth with cozy patchwork quilts, wool blankets and faux fur pillows — and if you have a pair of cowboy boots, be sure to leave them out on display.
by Dan Joseph Architects
10. Color pops. Liven up a plain bedroom with an accent wall covered in fabulously bold wallpaper. For the truly fearless, choose a contrasting color (like the yellow here against the peacock blue wall) for the bedside tables and cushions. If you prefer to limit your pop to one place, choose a white or wood headboard and tables, and layer on neutral (but deliciously textured) bedding.
Tell us: Which look is your favorite? What would your dream bedroom look like?
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I love the photo of the Parisian bedroom. The black bed is so lovely that I am almost considering finding a black fitted bed skirt for my room. Somehow, though, I don't imagine my 9X9 bedroom with 8 foot ceilings & a 1930 builder ceiling light will look the same as the stunning image above.
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@CorrynGow: Re mirrored furniture and photo attached. It is a DIY project that I came across and IMO wasn't too overdone (fussy) and would be easy to achieve to add a little sparkle to an otherwise tired looking piece of furniture. If interested do a web search: A Little Glass Box and also type in 'Mirror, Mirror on the Table'. (Archive: Jan. 9/2012) As she doesn't give complete instructions as to HOW TO, you will have to scroll through the comments. Hope this helps as you may already own a piece of furniture that you can convert since recycling can be a good thing. ☺
@Paulinas: You did a gorgeous job. Very Zen! I too would love to know how you made the side tables and/or their source. (Thank you!)
@mrsben and @clball43 The side tables were kind of my idea and we actually made the whole bed frame. The lower flat part of the table is attached to the flat part of the bed frame, if that makes sense. It might look like they are attached to the wall, but they are not. Also, they're just made of 3 pieces of plywood:the 2 flat parts and 1 vertical. I'm not sure if that helps ;-)
@kromity: We got the lights here:
http://atgstores.com/products/view.aspx?sku=6976374&linkloc=singleSearchResult
but we got those a while ago,and it looks like they are out of stock. Maybe some other online lighting store still has them. Hope this helps!
Ironing the master sheets really doesn't take much time. A bed needs only two sets of sheets, so having a clean, ironed set ready to go on is easier than you think. I like Sunday for a linen change, so tend to just set the board in front of the tube, fold top sheet in half length wise neatly and iron with scented linen spray. Flip over, repeat, and fold it up. Same with bottom, and cases are a breeze. Tada, you're done! The whole process takes no more than 15 minutes, and next week when those go on the bed......aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh. People think it's too much trouble, but those eight hours in the "rack" are pretty precious, it DOES feel wonderful to climb in, and yes... they stay largely wrinkle free all week : ) If your kids want theirs ironed.....tell them to HAVE AT IT!
Pioneer woman puts the fitted sheet on slightly damp and lets it dry before finishing the bed to ensure a nice crisp sheet. I have to admit i do hate ironing. And i avoid it whenever possible. But ironed sheets are something i discovered just a few years ago and it is such a nice treat.