Cheap Chic Ideas From Gwyneth Paltrow's Bedroom

Filed under: Bedroom, Your Home, Famous Homes, Celebrity Homes

Sure, she's thin, pretty, super-successful (an Oscar!) and her hair always looks awesome, but Gwyneth Paltrow's decorating style isn't out of reach. While most of us would never dare to wear the long, white dress Gwyneth sported at a recent premiere, her cool, white bedroom is another story. In fact, the style of her bedroom is amazingly attainable.

The master bedroom in Gwyneth Paltrow's Hamptons home is a perfect example of Paltrow's modern-feminine style: It's minimal and cool, yet pretty. The bedroom features lots of white against a backdrop of lavender-gray wallpaper. While the look is feminine, it's not so girly that Paltrow's rocker husband Chris Martin won't feel comfortable catching a few Z's.

Recreate this chic bedroom at home with the following products and tips:

1. Style your walls and floors with touches of glamour.
Wallpaper and a nice area rug set the stage for a luxurious feeling bedroom. Echo the look of the Wook Kim "Feu" wallpaper in Paltrow's bedroom with a less-pricey-but-still-pretty pattern from Graham & Brown. Snag an affordable shag rug to make stepping out of bed each morning a treat for your toes.

Vintage Flock: The Perfect Taupe, $85/roll, Graham & Brown
Hand-woven Posh Ivory Shag Wool Rug (8' 6 x 11' 6), $416, Overstock.com

2. Choose furnishings with clean, timeless lines.
While Gwyneth Paltrow can afford high-end furnishings from Wendell Castle and Usona Home, you can find similar versions of her picks for a fraction of the price. Mimic Paltrow's classic bedroom furnishings with a white, tufted headboard from Nate Berkus and a sleek, white bedside table from West Elm. If you already have furniture you'd like to makeover, consider a fresh coat of glossy, white paint for wooden pieces and a simple slipcover for an upholstered headboard.

Nate Berkus[TM] Tufted Headboard, $350, HSN.com
Niche Nightstand, $249, West Elm

3. Light it right.
Gwyneth Paltrow's bedside table is equipped with both a table lamp and a pair of votive candles -- a smart way to ensure she has the right light for whatever mood she's in.

Crystal Ball Table Lamp by Studio, $90, JCPenney
Roost Antiqued Mercury Glass Filled Votives, $13 to $18, Velocity Art & Design

4. Keep bed linens pure white and neat -- and your bed neatly made.
Paltrow makes her bed with Donna Karan's zen-chic bed linens and so can you. Opt for simple, white linens and a plain quilt to recreate Paltrow's polished, calming look. Plus, be sure to tuck everything in as neatly as Gwyneth does!

Donna Karan Essentials Puckered Stitch Quilt (white), $140 for full/queen, Donna Karan Home
DKNY Willow Gathered Knot Decorative Pillow, $50, Donna Karan Home

5. Clear the clutter.
The final lesson to be learned about decorating like Gwyneth can be applied to any bedroom no matter what your style. The reason Paltrow's bedroom seems so serene is its lack of clutter. Get rid of the stuff that may be piling up around your bedside. However, don't be too militant about a minimal approach: A few fresh flowers are one accessory that every bedside can enjoy.

What about you ShelterPop readers? Is there a celebrity that you'd like to decorate like?
Leave a comment below telling us which celebrity you would like to emulate in your own home. Include a photo of your own home and you may be featured in a future "Cheap Chic Ideas" post.

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