Amongst the many viral interior design trends doing the rounds online right now is the aesthetic room trend. Gen Zers took to social media platforms to post their #bedroomchecks and we’re here for it! After all, home is where the heart is, but it’s also where you get to show off your decor and eye for design.
It is an unwritten law that an Instagram post of an aesthetic room must include one, or more, of the following: lots of greenery (fake or real), an abundance of records, magazine cutouts and photos on the wall, and LED lights, preferably surrounding the entire perimeter of the room.
Here on the Displate blog, we’ve scoured the internet to find out how zoomers furnish and decorate their bedrooms. From wall collages to fun light fixtures, take a look at 20+ aesthetic room ideas that caught our attention on Instagram.
LED Strip Lights
One of the most important and fun elements of the aesthetic room decor is lighting. If you want a mood, turn on some LED lights, and boom you’re there! You can focus on one wall or use them around the whole room for a magic effect.
Magazine Wall Collage
While magazine collages can sometimes give off a college dorm feel, you can temper that vibe by sticking to a consistent color palette. Here, the reddish brown adds warmth while the earthy tones of beige and gray balance it out.
Full-Length Mirror
One of the best aesthetic room ideas for small rooms? A full-length mirror! Prop it against the wall and you’ll get more light bouncing around in the room, which can make any space look bigger. In addition to maximizing light and boosting the sense of space, it will add an airy and natural feel to any room.
Faux Vines
Fake vines are pretty much in every single #aesthetic room. They add texture and color, create a vibe that’s welcoming and cozy, AND they make a big statement for a small price. Also, a lot of times you’ll see some string lights mixed in with the vines for added ambiance.
String Lights
String lights are the epitome of the cozy aesthetic, and we stand by it. Fairy, bulbed, even butterfly, they are some of our favorite easy room ideas, and hands down the best way to add sparkle and charm to your bedroom!
Wall Art
Pick one or two pieces of wall art to act as the focal point of your room’s aesthetic and select similar accents to enhance the theme. For example, a bouquet of dried pampas grass and beige throw pillows will complement a set of earthy animal prints above your bed.
Plants
Many aesthetic rooms are decked out from floor-to-ceiling with beautiful indoor plants, and for a good reason! From leafy monsteras to hanging succulents, plants do a great job of providing a pop of bold color, organic shapes, and unique texture to a space.
Bohemian Tapestry
Move over string lights and hanging vines, we’re pumped to dress our homes with boho tapestries! These gorgeous wall hangings are very versatile and can be used as window curtains, bedspreads, dorm decorations, sofa covers, and more!
Macrame Wall Hanging
Macrame hangings, together with other natural elements, such as baskets hung on the wall and jute rugs, are very important for aesthetic room decor. Other than wall hangings, some of the most popular macrame home decor items include plant hangers, dreamcatchers, and storage baskets.
DIY Flower Wall
Are you looking for aesthetic room decor ideas that you can do by yourself? As seen blooming on Pinterest, DIY flower garlands create a stunning backdrop on even the plainest wall. All you need to make one is some fresh flowers and masking tape. To get a more long-term look, you can use dry flowers such as lavender and baby’s breath or buy a range of faux flowers instead!
Bed Canopy
Add an elegant draping to your bed, making it even more of a sanctuary! A bed canopy allows you to instantly create a quiet retreat in your bedroom. When teamed with a string of fairy lights or fake greenery, it can look completely stunning.
Eclectic Gallery Wall
Curating an eclectic gallery wall is one way to create a vibe that stands unique from the rest. The items you incorporate in the gallery can be anything from vintage movie posters you’ve collected, postcards you’ve picked up, or art you have purchased. The collection will naturally be a reflection of what speaks to you, making it so personal.
Arch Wall Decal
Arch wall decals are all the rage right now and for good reason — they can quickly breathe life into otherwise plain surfaces and personalize your bedroom without the hassle and frustration of painting. Your wall can now be an integral part of your room’s aesthetic appeal, helping to add an almost artistic air to the space.
Neon Sign
There is simply nothing quite like a neon sign for cultivating good vibes in a room. A perfect way to boost your bedroom’s aesthetic, it can be used to accentuate a feature wall or as a cool way to minimally illuminate a space.
Moon Phase Garland
A hammered gold moon phase garland tracks the moon’s ever-shifting shape as it waxes and wanes along the wall. An eye-catching piece of aesthetic room decor, it will frame your bed or your desk no matter the color scheme of your room.
Colorful Bedding
The aesthetic room bed is cozy and just barely put together. There is no need to make your bed or iron your sheets! Just add a colorful duvet cover, a chunky blanket, and tons of throw pillows. The fuzzier and fluffier, the better!
Headboard
Looking for bedroom decor ideas? Look no further than a statement headboard! The wall behind the bed is super important — after all, it’s what shows up during video chats. Highlighting it with an artful headboard will pack a punch in terms of functionality, and is a great way to bring the style of your bedroom up a notch.
Bold Throw
Aesthetic room decor isn’t limited to quirky light fixtures or plants. Blankets, duvets, and other fabrics contribute to your room’s overall look as well. If you choose plain bedding, add a splash of color with a floral throw. Keep it on your bed or over a chair. It will be decorative and keep you warm on chilly nights.
Vinyl Collection
Vinyl records are an aesthetic room decor staple, and the more the better! After all, who doesn’t love a borderless grid of artful vinyl sleeves floating on the wall? Added bonus is they are a great way to decorate your walls without putting holes in them.
Photo Display
How about turning your favorite pics into tangible room decor to forever remember all the amazing people and places you’ve caught on camera? If you’re going for the art gallery look, you can achieve it by arranging your images in one row over the other to form a neat square. It’s like having your own analog Instagram feed above your head!
Ladder Shelf
A leaning ladder shelf is a popular aesthetic room decor idea, especially for bedrooms with space constraints. It is a versatile storage solution that can be used as a bookshelf or as a flower pot stand.
Mixed Textures
At least 50% of your room’s aesthetic appeal comes from contrast. One way to achieve it is by adding a mix of different textures to your space. Think natural materials like jute, rattan, wicker, and leather. You can also add some pom pom blankets, chunky knit throws, and dried pampas grass for extra dimension and softness.
Over to You!
Aesthetic room ideas are trending on social media and you don’t need lots of money or expertise to give the trend a go. If you want to add a good vibe to your room’s ambiance, choose room decor that tells the story of who you are and is a collection of what you love. Other than that, simply go for what instinctively feels right to you.
Speaking of collections, we have a huge collection — of metal posters! From floral posters to nature posters, express yourself with a large selection of aesthetic designs from artists all around the world!
Are there any other aesthetic room ideas we missed? Let us know in the comments!
