Welcome to the second installment of the “Modern Traditional” room combo series! You all seemed to really love our affordable modern traditional lighting post and our living room post, so I thought, let’s tackle modern traditional bedrooms next. I’ve made A LOT of progress on mine, so they are heavy on my mind currently. Plus, once the summer is over, our focus tends to shift to communal spaces for things like the holidays. If you are able, maybe focus on your more private spaces for right now. “Modern Traditional” style was our most requested style to dig into when we did our reader survey, so that’s why we are focusing on it. We want to give you what you want.
Now, the team has talked a lot about AI, and like most people, we have a ton of questions and deep concerns about its use without necessary regulation, but we also know it’s not going anywhere. So when used sparingly, there are uses that could make some of our more time-consuming work (that takes longer than you’d think) go so much faster…like creating a good-looking mood board of pretty products. So that’s what we tried today. This was my first time ever doing anything with AI, and I have some notes, but it is pretty incredible when used appropriately (not for everything). Let me show you what I came up with because we have some Modern Traditional bedrooms to talk about.
The “A Dash Of Color” Modern Traditional Bedroom
Rug | Bed | Nightstand | Dresser | Table Lamp | Chandelier
Dare I call this an almost colorful modern traditional bedroom? But let’s talk about style first. Aside from the rug, everything is streamlined and “clean”, making it feel modern. But these modern pieces were clearly influenced by traditional-style pieces. A perfect style marriage if you ask me. The blue upholstered bed is both commanding and simple. The size gives it presence, but the color makes it feel more neutral. That dark navy is an easy way to bring in color that feels less scary. I also wanted to mix materials. The bed is fabric, the nightstand is metal (it’s SUCH a good nightstand that we’ve used and it comes in a smaller size), and the dresser is wood. Oh, and that dresser is under $400 and also comes in black. Additionally, I love how the contrast of the lights, which are decidedly more modern, works with the rug that helps to ground the space, not only with those beautiful copper colors, but also with the vintage and more traditional design. Fun fact: the rug is reversible with a lighter shade on the flip side.
The “Updated Shabby Chic” Modern Traditional Bedroom
Rug | Bed | Nightstand | Dresser | Sconce | Chandelier
This pretty little combo leans more traditional on the modern traditional bedrooms style scale. But that’s the beauty of this style, you make it right for you. The first piece I knew I had to use in one of the combos was that black wood bed. It’s so chic and sexy. And would you believe it’s from Article?? I know! What this also tells me is that it’s made well. Gretchen was just raving yesterday about how her furniture still looks brand new. Another piece that I knew I had to include was this tall dresser. It’s the same one I got for my neighbor/friend’s bedroom makeover (it was actually borrowed because the one we originally chose had a shipping delay). While the one they eventually got was perfect for them, I secretly preferred this one:) I will warn you that it’s very heavy and metal, but it’s also extremely solid. Then, to give the space a little more of a “traditional” look, I found these perfect wooden nightstands from Living Spaces. They have THREE drawers (yes, that curved bottom piece is a drawer too), are under $300 each, AND have a charging station on the back side. Now, both of the lights are elegant and simple, but one leans more modern (the sconce) and one leans more traditional (the chandelier). That’s a very easy way to mix in both elements when you are designing. The sconce in the graphic is hardwired, so here is a similar plug-in version. Finally, what I loved about this rug was the luxurious, traditional pattern, with it being in a soft sage. Just a little color to make it a little more fun.
The “MCM” Modern Traditional Bedroom
Rug | Bed | Nightstand | Dresser | Sconce | Pendant
In full transparency, this one really is more modern than anything with a heavy MCM bent. However, with the right traditional-leaning accent chair and decor, this could easily become a more classic modern traditional bedroom. Well, actually, I very much stand by that dresser being a little traditional-leaning. Plus, it’s under $500 and comes in three other colors. The knobs are what really got my though. The bed is also a great price at $380 and is really versatile if you end up wanting to mix up your style later down the line. The rug is a big star in the design, and what I didn’t love about using AI was the lack of seeing the rug’s texture (hence the added graphic on the side). Actually, I ended up photoshopping two other rugs into the graphics because what was replicated wasn’t good enough for me. This rug is also from Revival Rugs, which I can wholeheartedly say is so soft. I have one from them, and my cousin has at least four in her home. Point being, I know that rug is going to feel so good under your feet. Plus, the colors feel fresh, it’s washable, and it’s under $800 for an 8’x10′ size. The goal for the lights was to bring in texture as well. I love a rattan light fixture, especially for a room where moodier, ambient lighting is preferred. It’s also a little hard to tell, but the main part of the sconce is made of wood. I think it’s so warm but cool and mixes in another texture to a design that has a lot of wood in it. Lastly, if you love this Crate & Barrel nightstand, then you’ll love the nightstand in the design even more because it’s half the price. Well, actually, the black version of the Crate one is on clearance, but that also means final sale, which is a gamble:)
The “California” Modern Traditional Bedroom
Rug | Bed | Nightstand | Dresser | Table Lamp | Pendant
I say “California” because this combo, once I was done with it, gave my Amber Lewis vibes…just much more affordable. And I also just remembered that that beautiful rug is an Amber Lewis x Loloi collab, ha. So clearly this combo is aptly named:) I chose that rug, not only because it was beautiful, but because the big green bed that I wanted to use worked so well with it. It’s already a great price, but I would recommend a cushy rug pad. The bed really brings out the rug’s green tones. I really wanted to choose a more traditional-looking nightstand, so this cutie was a great fit. It’s under $250 and also comes in black. Then, to contrast, I chose that modern dresser with those incredible handles. Makes me think of this Croft House sofa I’ve loved forever. For the lighting, I really love this kind of pendant because they look vintage but don’t have a vintage price tag. That warm bronze is so stunning to me. And while that table lamp could happily live on the dresser, I love the idea of having one on each nightstand to really show that wonderful contrast of modern and traditional and how perfectly they work together.
The “Parisian Chic” Modern Traditional Bedroom
Rug | Bed | Nightstand | Dresser | Table Lamp | Pendant
I had to have one that went a little more “modern European”. It’s the Jess Bunge law. I don’t know which piece is my favorite. Let’s just start with the dresser. It’s from the newly launched Chris Loves Julia x Pottery Barn collection, and this piece is really stunning. Well, the whole collection is beautiful, and Julia definitely knows “Modern Traditional”. But then, of course, I wanted to contrast with a more modern nightstand, and naturally, I love this one too. The slight curve on the front, the texture on the drawers, and those teeny knobs, all really do it for me. Now what I really want to talk about is the fact that this beautiful bed has a secret…it’s a storage bed! This one is from Article, and the drawer pulls from the front. Speaking of Article, the rug is also from them. I’m always into a classic check pattern, and the variation in colors in this rug. A bit more “life-friendly”…but as you can see, AI misrepresented it a bit too much to me. Now, let’s talk about those lights. True, they are also MCM vintage-inspired lights, but I think using them instantly elevates any room. The table lamp is so chic, and that pendant is what dreams are made of. The details of the cord could knock me over alone. If you can’t tell, I really love this design.
So there you have it. 5 Modern Traditional bedrooms that are all cohesive, elevated, and collected. Do you have any favorites? Any pieces you have and love? Or don’t love?? Let me know!
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Opening Image Credits: Photo by Tessa Neustadt | From: Eclectic Traditional Bedroom Reveal
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