Master Bedroom: A bedroom of high expectations

Master bedrooms evolve into spaces that serve comfort as well as style, reflecting the contemporary need for a balanced, luxurious and personalized private space. Here you will find all you need to know to get inspired and live life to the fullest!

But what is actually a master bedroom? What are its origins? Despite the fact that it is considered an modern housing trend, the term «master bedroom» initially emerged in the USA around the 1930s. In earlier times, sleeping quarters were commonly termed “chambers”.

The “master” concept was linked to social class, as the biggest, most luxurious room was intended for the house’s master. From 1990 onwards, there is a trend to replace this by other terms, such as “main bedroom” or “primary bedroom”. Either way, they all refer to the same thing.

The place also known as “main bedroom”, is a spacious, well equipped private sleeping area, commonly intended for the house patrons. At stands out from other bedrooms thanks to superior area size, the provision of private bathroom (ensuite) and its focus on comfort and luxury. The interest for master bedrooms is nowadays increased thanks to the need for personalized relaxation spaces that combine functionality with style.

Modern requirements for relaxation and personalized design, allow the master bedroom to function as a shelter from the mundane daily routines.

It integrates technologies such as smart lighting and powered drapes or blinds, as well as features like large windows, free storage spaces and decorative add-ons (works of art, indoor plants, wooden details and more). The following are the key characteristics of such a room:

Ample space: Substantial size is paramount to allow accommodation of large furniture such as king-size bed and sitting area.

Ensuite bathroom: Linkage to a private bathroom offers exclusivity and practicality.

Lighting: Customized lighting systems such as LED or smart lights to set the ambience as desired.

Storage areas: Embedded closets or walk-in closets for superior organization, also for individuals that own large wardrobes.

Proper master bedroom design is not only a question of elegance; it also represents an investment in quality of living. Thus, it warrants particular attention, as it is a space that should blend functionality, comfort and style.

Professional interior designers or architects are the key to a successful implementation, as they can find the perfect balance between homeowner needs and preferences, with the technical requirements of each space. The complexity of the design depends on several factors such as building architecture and available resources.

For instance, in a single home with ample space, the master bedroom can attain its peak. In apartments though, options are more limited, hence every intervention and every square meter counts. The keyword here is “ergonomics”. In a similar fashion, boats necessarily emphasize the optimal utilization of restricted space, at the same time keeping a sense of luxury and comfort.

It goes without saying that professionals need to consider the advances in technology, such as smart lighting, air-conditioning systems as well as “sustainability”, so that such elements become part of their proposals.

The chosen decoration style as well as the colours that will adorn walls, are two major parameters that can highlight the master bedroom and make it a truly special place, as opposed to other bedrooms in the house.

In fact, there are several styles to choose from: contemporary, urban, modern, boho, minimal, maximal and more) and countless shades as well. It is not easy for us to propose specific styles, as they are all about the tenants’ personality; colour-wise though, we can provide a few proposals.

To provide warmth and an easy mood, use an earth shade such as beige or clay brown to create a welcoming ambience; this is ideally matched to white details and wooden furniture. A cool shade such a soft blue, promotes tranquility and feels great in bright rooms.

On the other hand, a light pink shade or a light lilac, provides master bedrooms with a romantic mood and a playful attitude. An interesting alternative would be to employ two-tone paint with different hues in each shade, e.g. dark blue with soft ice grey.

Find the shade of your liking through the Chat in Color, an innovative tool, useful for finding colours; it uses Artificial Intelligence to generate shades based on human inspiration and imagination. Try it here and you’ll be surprised.