This cozy guest bedroom features beautiful sage green wall paneling. An oatmeal-colored fabric bedframe rests against the wall, and the bed is arranged with comfortable bedding and a rustic geometric accent pillow. A white bedside table features a natural basket on an exposed shelf, a stone candle holder, and a wall-mounted white light.
29 Modern Guest Bedroom Ideas for Guests to Feel Right at Home
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February 8, 2023
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Modern guest bedrooms are a perfect combination of sleek style and comfortable functionality, with the goal of creating a welcoming place for guests to unwind and feel like they’re at home. Ideally, styling a guest bedroom should pick up on the theme of your home, but do so in a neutral and uncluttered way, to create a place that is comfortable for guests with a wide range of tastes and styles.
There are few key ways to modernize your guest room. One of the most important is to opt for an open plan space with natural lighting wherever possible. Natural lighting is essential for creating a bright modern room, and adding gauzy, sleek curtains is an instant way to elevate your space.
Other options to modernize your guest bedroom include opting for furniture with clean lines, minimizing clutter and overwhelming décor, and using natural materials. Many of the rooms you’ll see featured in the series below use natural materials such as jute rugs or baskets to add comfort and warmth that balance modern features.
For inspiration on modern guest bedroom ideas, check out the images below!
02 of White Farmhouse Guest Bedroom Idea
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This bright guest room features a large window with gauzy curtains and natural elements including a basket ceiling light and a jute area rug. The bed is nestled in between white cabinets that double as storage space and a bedside table. The bed is styled with striped pillows and pushed up against a white brick accent wall.
03 of Neutral and Modern Guest Bedroom Idea With Gray Accents
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A large tufted bedframe is styled with white bedding and plush, light gray accents to create a cozy and welcoming space to relax. Mirrored bedside tables on either side of the bed are arranged with gold table lamps, adding a touch of elegance. A black door is a modern entrance to the room.
04 of Bright, White Modern Guest Bedroom
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This bright guest bedroom features a beige bed frame and a beautifully arranged bed decorated with a striped duvet and patterned accent pillows. A white fabric bench with black legs rests at the foot of the bed, providing a modern touch. A neutral area rug is centered under the bed, adding warmth and comfort to this cozy guest bedroom.
05 of Modern Black and White Guest Bedroom Idea
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A neutral guest bedroom features off-white walls and a black bed frame. The bed is decorated with warm, spice-colored accent pillows and a gray-brown knit throw. A framed photograph is centered over the bed, and to the left, a brown wooden bedside table is decorated with books and a potted plant.
06 of Modern Guest Bedroom With Black Bedframe
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This bright guest bedroom is decorated with a black cast iron bed frame with white ruffled bedding and a grey throw. Modern, wall-mounted candlelights are placed on either side of a gold mirror, creating a beautiful focal point above the bed. A distressed bedside table rests on a geometric grey and white area rug.
07 of Transitional Guest Bedroom With Black Accents
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This modern, traditional guest bedroom is styled with a light gray wool area rug that picks up on the light grey textured linens that furnish the bed. A black cast iron bedframe stands out against the neutral colors and matches the black chair arranged at the distressed wooden desk. A light wood ladder rests against the wall and is decorated with striped white and navy blankets.
08 of Minimalist and Modern Guest Bedroom Design
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A modern and minimalist guest bedroom features a beautiful cream-colored boucle bedframe and a bed styled with crisp white bedding. Modern wood bedside tables on either side of the bed are decorated with stone lamps with curved shades, creating a relaxing and clutter-free place to unwind.
09 of Organic, Bohemian Guest Bedroom
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A modern bohemian guest bedroom features a beautiful white shelf arranged with plants centered over a tufted, light gray bed frame. The bed features a macramé and tan leather pillows. A modern dark wood bedside table rests beside the bed and is styled white a black and gold table lamp.
10 of Neutral Light Gray Guest Bedroom
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A comfortable bedroom features creamy curtains, light gray walls, and a dark grey bedframe, creating a cohesive and modern space. The bed is styled with checkered accent pillows and a cream throw. A tall arched mirror rests against the wall, matching the clean lines of the white bedside table with silver pulls.
11 of Modern Black and White Guest Bedroom Décor
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This modern black and white bedroom features warm wooden floors, a vibrant black accent wall, and a large window with black trim and bright white curtains. The black four-poster bed is styled with creamy bedding and chopped accent pillows. A warm wooden bedside cabinet is arranged with bright greens in a black textured jug, a black and white table lamp, and a curved modern mirror.
12 of Modern Farmhouse Guest Bedroom With Vibrant Area Rug
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This bright modern farmhouse guest bedroom features a large light gray tufted bedframe centered over an antique-style red area rug. Wooden bedside tables on either side are decorated with black-framed prints and wall-mounted black and gold lights. A checkered throw rests on the bed, creating a comfortable and relaxing space.
13 of Modern Guest Bedroom With Striking Concrete Accent Wall
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This guest bedroom features a striking, modern concrete accent wall. A gray velvet bedframe is placed against the concrete wall, and the bed is styled with stone gray and black accent pillows. A wooden bedside table with clean lines features a modern black table lamp.
14 of Dramatic Modern Gray and Orange Guest Bedroom
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This guest bedroom features a large window that lets natural light into the room, brightening up the dark gray walls. There is a black and white print centered over the tufted grey bedframe. The bed is arranged with crisp white bedding, orange and grey knit accent pillows, and a textured orange and gray blanket.
15 of Cozy and Modern Farmhouse Guest Bedroom Idea
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A bright neutral-themed guest bedroom features a black, wrought iron bed frame and a bed decorated with layers of textured white linens and comfortable pillows. There is a rustic and distressed wooden stool at the foot of the bed for a modern, farmhouse look. A patterned floral area rug is centered under the bed, creating a cozy and warm space to relax.
16 of Modern Guest Bedroom With Blue and Brown Accents
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A bright guest bedroom features a black metal bedframe decorated with crisp white bedding, blue and white accent pillows, and a cerulean, crushed linen throw. There are white bedside tables on either side of the bed, decorated with greenery and black and gold accent lighting. The contrasting, but complementary colors of the basket wall decor and the navy blue and white area rug tie this space together.
17 of Modern Guest Bedroom With Black Accent Wall
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This cozy guest bedroom features a beautiful black paneled accent wall with a tan bed frame pushed against it. The bed is centered over a patterned area rug and is decorated with heaps of comfortable blankets, creating a pleasant place to snuggle up. The light wooden bedside table is a lovely contrast to the black wall.
18 of Calming Guest Bedroom Idea With Modern Features
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Calming and modern guest bedroom with off-white walls and a curvy geometric area rug. There is a large sleek bed decorated with striped beige and orange velvet accent pillows and a knit beige throw. A fabric bench with clean lines rests at the end of the bed.
19 of Green Walls and Blush Pink Bedding
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Green shiplap half way up wall merges into painted walls of the same color. Green throw pillows are paired with blush pink bedding creating an original color scheme. Wood side tables with white tops are placed beside the bed.
20 of Modern Guest Bedroom Ideas With Wood Accents
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A rustic and modern bedroom features a paneled accent wall and a comfortable bed centered under a modern flush mount ceiling light. The bed is arranged with layers of plush blankets, tan leather pillows, and a gray accent pillow. Wooden bedside tables feature black, wall-mounted lights and pick up on the wooden chest of drawers nestled in the nook on the far side of the wall. Modern hexagonal wall art is arranged over the drawers.
21 of Modern Guest Bedroom With Gray Accent Wall
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This guest room features a tan fabric bedframe resting against a striking gray accent wall. The bed is styled with black and white checkered accent pillows and rich brown throws. Wooden bedside tables feature modern black table lamps that pick up on the black legs of the brown leather stools at the foot of the bed.
22 of Farmhouse Guest Bedroom With Modern Farmhouse Accents
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A farmhouse guest bedroom features a cream-colored nailhead bed frame and a bed arranged with a tasseled accent pillow and textured throw. An abstract painting over the bed and a black and white pendant light brings a modern touch to the space. There is a slim wooden desk with a black table lamp sitting against the far wall.
23 of Modern Guest Bedroom With Basket Wall Décor
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This modern guest bedroom features a sleek gray fabric bedframe, resting on a patterned grey and cream area rug. Comfortable cream-colored bedding is arranged on the bed, and there is a long textured accent pillow. Above the bed, there is a beautiful basket wall, featuring baskets in unique designs arranged artfully.
24 of Wood Nightstand and Black Metal Headboard
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Light gray bedroom wall showcases a black full metal headboard beneath a framed picture. Black table lamp with white shade accessorizes a wood nightstand with cane webbing drawer. Green and white bedding is paired with gray and brown throw pillows.
25 of Sleek Modern Guest Bedroom With Bright Accent Rug
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A bright guest bedroom with ample natural light features clean white curtains and a minimalist white bedframe. The bed is decorated with a quilted white blanket and olive green and navy blue accent pillows. A beautiful blue, orange, and tan area rug is centered under the bed and provides a touch of warmth and personality to this modern guest room.
26 of Gray Upholstered Headboard Bed with Table
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Gray upholstered headboard bed is fitted with white, blue and pink bedding. The bed is lit by a glass and white lamp perched on a round wood cane night table.
27 of Modern and Plush White Guest Bedroom Idea
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The standout piece of this modern white guest bedroom is the soft white bedframe and bed arranged with comfortable, plush bedding. There is a wooden bedside table styled with a modern table lamp and a neutral piece of artwork centered over the bed. Overall, this space is a relaxing and comfortable place to unwind.
28 of Black Bedside Lamp with White Shade
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Stained wood canopy bed with gray bedding is accented by a mustard yellow fringed throw blanket. The bed is accompanied by a black bedside lamp with white shade sitting on a round glass and stained wood side table.
29 of Farmhouse Guest Bedroom Idea
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This farmhouse bedroom features a bright window behind a bed styled with traditional blue and white patterned accent pillows and a striped throw. Distressed white bedside tables rest on either side of the bed and are decorated with large table lamps. A white vintage trunk sits at the end of the bed and is arranged with pillows and flowers in a vintage jug.
