35 Cozy Christmas Bedroom Ideas You’ll Love Waking Up To (2024)

There’s one room in the house that is a true sanctuary: the bedroom. While the rest of the house might be impressively decked out this season—from the glittering living room to the garland-happy staircase to the Buddy-approved window displays—take things up a notch by taking it to the bedroom.

The dining room might be the ideal place for a glitzy, glamorous ensemble. The bedroom, however, lends itself to more serene vibes. “I love incorporating natural elements and texture,” says the Interior Collective’s Anastasia Casey, who believes that there’s no room in the house that can’t benefit from a festive flourish. “So many pieces from spring and summer can transition to winter decor—like olive branches, cedar sprigs, and even holly—but the key is pairing them with richly textured items.” Lighting, too, can be key, she adds: “Nothing transforms a room like a string of cozy fairy lights or ethereal light orbs.”

Wondering where to begin in giving your boudoir its own visions of sugarplums? Start by bringing in your favorite cozy items, such as velvet ribbons, cozy throw blankets, fresh greenery, and, yes, professional grade twinkle lights. But before you get started, we’ve turned to some of the best holiday designers for inspiring Christmas bedroom ideas.

This billowing little wreath, which the Interior Collective’s Anastasia Casey placed in the guest bedroom of her East Texas lake house, is proof that less is more. A complementary mini topiary atop the bedside table is the final touch.

Checkered duvets and plum-colored throw blankets lend themselves well to natural elements, as in this Texan bedroom that is the rustic holiday aesthetic at its best. “Over the past year or two, I’ve noticed shades of dusty purple taking over the interior design scene, and I knew it would translate beautifully into our holiday decorating,” Casey says. “I chose to incorporate moments of muted mauve and berry while adding balance with natural elements like fresh greenery, dried citrus slices, and lots of earth tones.”

A traditional bedroom offers opportunities for pared-back decor that brings us back to the days of Scrooge (minus the ghostly visitations). This archetypal above-bed wreath does just the trick. Bonus: We’re loving how its small size make the room seem larger by scale.

Green on green never worked so well. This cozy bed, nestled in a wall nook awash in a lighter green, is the definition of snug. A bountiful green garland border adds dimension in this lake house bedroom, compliments of the Interior Collective’s Anastasia Casey.

A few small details in this layered bedroom are all that’s needed to complete the look this season. Here, a string of cowbells placed in the corner of the standing mirror and a sprig of evergreen on the nightstand do the trick.

Win mom of the year award with this decor tip: Put a real-life Christmas tree in your kids’ bedroom. As they drift off to sleep against the subdued twinkle of the tree alight, the nightly bedtime-avoidance battle just might desist. Everyone’s happy!

Who needs to hang a star upon the highest bough for festivity? A pair of cheery red stockings creates the classic red-and-green color scheme in these serene sleeping quarters.

No sprig of pine branches will go unused in this Scandinavian-style bedroom, which features a twig hung with dangling sprigs that are part art, part decor.

Bedrooms that incorporate a baby blue and mint green palette will already have a snow-dusted vibe going on, so best not to overdo it. This space by interior design studio Huff-Dewberry gracefully pairs a seasonal color scheme with just a hint of holiday greenery.

Holiday doesn’t always have to be so obvious—often, a cozy cabin look will evoke Christmas cheer just as well as string lights and an evergreen. “A simple branch of pine juniper or magnolia is always the right answer for extra holiday spirit,” says Roger Higgins of R. Higgins Interiors of this space. “Add a shoestring bow of red satin or velvet for a beautiful, timeless touch.”

If you’re more of a minimalist, then there’s no need to go OTT with glitz and glam for the Christmas season. Annie Selke’s setup adds just one tasteful garland and a few other pieces of small decor to an otherwise spare space, deftly balancing personal tastes with holiday cheer.

Some will prefer the natural evergreen look, but for others a more bedazzled garland will do the trick. This bedroom from Frontgate incorporates more of that sparkle and shine into a space. The opulent garland, when paired with a white and blue color palette, is the perfect way to bring dreamy, snow-covered vistas indoors.

Fancy ribbon isn’t just for presents. Tie up your bedroom setting with string—preferably a big, red one—this holiday season to make a statement. “This holiday scheme was created to invoke a vintage feeling,” says Lance Thomas of Thomas Guy Interiors. “We used dramatic drapery, greenery, and classic Christmas colors to bring out the festive spirit.”

Why settle for just one paint color when you can incorporate a handful in a fun holiday pattern? This scene via Annie Sloan incorporates a range of hues, from soft pinks and whites to more seasonal greens and reds. "Organic, soft touches dressed with warm or white-gold Christmas lights and candles work best," says Sloan. "Even an understated festive scene will bring fairy-tale feelings to your home."

When it comes to Christmas decor, you can’t go wrong with a red and green color scheme. This one by Melonie Graves of @lifestylewithmeloniegraves sees a classic Balsam Hill tree draped in red and white—plus an equally festive wreath for good measure.

If you’re adding a tree to your child’s bedroom, make sure to think small. Here, interior designer Bria Hammel pairs a petite evergreen with a soft pink backdrop. “The lights add a warm, cozy glow at night, and it’s a fun activity for the little ones to help select ornaments and decorate their own little tree,” she says.

Putting together a guest bedroom? Don’t forget to add holiday decor there too, then. This Montana hideaway designed by ELLE DECOR A-Lister Ken Fulk balances cozy bunk beds with lush garlands for a lot of seasonable flair.

It’s important to, above all, keep a bedroom feeling like a warm, inviting hideaway during the colder months. Heather Cooke of @interiorswag perfectly balances Christmas decor with a cozy aesthetic in her guest bedroom: “I chose these simple, pre-lit trees as well as a bottle brush tree on the nightstand,” she says. Now time to curl up and catch some z’s....

Nothing brings the wintry feeling more than all white, a backdrop that both evokes the feeling of freshly fallen snow and allows other Christmas-y colors to pop all the more. “I also use greenery and vintage-style wrapping papers to bring back the memories of Christmas past,” says Wendy Zock of @thecuratedfarmhouse of her space.

If you‘d rather not trouble yourself with string lights in the bedroom, we suggest scattering an assortment of pillar candles (LED lit, of course) to create a cozy glow that will light the way.