11 Brilliant Ideas for a London-Themed Bedroom

Millions of tourists flock to London every year, but have you ever considered bringing a bit Great Britain into your home? With so many wall stickers, bedding designs, and accessories available online, it’s never been easier to customize your home décor with oh-so-British pomp & circumstance. Sure, we can’t all live in the UK’s capital, but we can celebrate its centuries-old culture with a few delightful décor choices.

Any anglophiles in our audience will definitely want to check out this list of the top 11 London bedroom décor ideas. Below, we’ll show you just how simple it is to bring Old Blighty into your bedroom. Whether you’ve visited London before or you simply adore British culture, you’re sure to find something brilliant on our list.

11 Brilliant London Bedroom Décor Ideas

1. Use Wall Murals To Spotlight The Sites

a photorealistic bedroom featuring a variety of London's iconic sites as wall murals. Emphasize the use of whites and reds in the design

Almost everyone who has a London design in their homes focuses on Big Ben. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with Westminster, but consider pasting a variety of London’s sites on your walls to add some uniqueness to your room. For instance, take a look at the animated sites that have been tastefully displayed in the above post.

Also, take note of the heavy use of whites and reds in this workstation design. As you’ll notice throughout this article, a standard way people evoke the feel of London is to intersperse bright reds with grey or white backgrounds. Not only does red add a bit of energy to your design, but it also reminds viewers of those iconic London telephone booths, soldiers, and double-decker buses.

2. Don’t Fear Greys, Blues, and Blacks

a photorealistic bedroom using darker tones like greys, blues, and blacks to evoke London's romantic ambiance. Highlight the use of red elements.

London is one of the few cities that looks even more romantic when it rains. To evoke this “glorious gloom,” don’t hesitate using darker tones like greys, blues, and blacks in your home décor. In fact, adding black elements helps suggest another one of London’s great symbols: the black taxicabs.

In the above picture, take note of how the designer contrasts white and red to great effect. The reds here aren’t all that overpowering, but they definitely make an unmistakably British impression.

3. Add A Sea-Faring Touch

a photorealistic bedroom design featuring blue elements to celebrate Britain's maritime history. Incorporate references to famous captains and explorers.

As an island nation, maritime exploration has always played a crucial role in British history and identity. If you want to celebrate that “Rule Britannia” sea-faring spirit, consider using blues on your bed design like in the picture above.

If you’ve got young buccaneers at home, why not fashion their bedroom like a great English vessel? You could even add sneakily educational references to captains like James Cook, Francis Drake, and, of course, Blackbeard into your room design.

4. Who Could Ignore Big Ben?

a photorealistic bedroom showcasing a clock motif inspired by Big Ben. Capture the feeling of a "center of the world" business atmosphere.

When most people think of London, the image of Westminster’s Elizabeth Clock Tower (aka Big Ben) springs to mind. So, it’s safe to say that clocks are an iconic symbol of this capital city. Heck, now that London is a global center of finance, clocks are an indispensable part of modern life. Check out how the room above gives off this “center of the world” business feel.

5. Highlight Union Jack Colors

a photorealistic bedroom design incorporating bright whites, blues, and reds reminiscent of the Union Jack flag. Include references to the British monarchy.

Hey, why should NYC get all the love? And, while we’re at it, who said red, white, and blue are only for the Yankee Doodle Dandies?

As you could see above, you could easily make an eye-catching décor with bright whites, blues, and reds without viewers mistaking your love of England for a super-sized American obsession. You could also add a bit of regal flair with allusions to the British monarchy on your pillows.

6. Welcome A Few Double-Decker Tours

a photorealistic bedroom featuring red double-decker buses over a grey cityscape as murals and bedding. Highlight the playful and colorful aspect of London.

If you were ever a tourist in London, then chances are you took a ride atop one of the city’s double-decker buses. To commemorate your London sightseeing journey, consider adding those bold red buses over grey cityscape murals and bedding.

7. Accentuate Brick Designs

a photorealistic bedroom emphasizing brick elements to create a genuine London ambiance. Consider using textured brick wallpaper.

Bricks are an extremely common element in British design, especially in big cities like London. Heck, these bricks were so commonly used in the UK capital that they’re officially named “London stock bricks” in the building business.

8. Get Playful With Red Phone Booths

a photorealistic bedroom design featuring a red telephone booth decal on a door for a quirky pop of London scenery.

Looking for a quirky pop of London scenery? Easy: paste a red telephone booth decal on one of your doors! As you could see in the shot above, you don’t need to have an entire room dedicated to London to make this fun design work.

9. Research Cartoon Outlines Of The London Skyline

a photorealistic bedroom featuring a cartoon outline of the London skyline on bedding. Emphasize the use of white backgrounds for brightness.

You don’t always have to include foggy grey to evoke the feel of London. For instance, take a look at how effective a cartoon outline of London is in this bedding design. The white background on the bed, bricks, and furniture really helps add brightness to the overall design.

10. Enlist A Few Royal Guards

a photorealistic bedroom showcasing the iconic Queen's Guards as part of the decor, emphasizing their red coats and bearskin hats.

We’ve already mentioned the phone booths and double-decker buses, but who could forget the members of the Queen’s Guard. With their distinctive red coats and bearskin hats, these soldiers are easily the most recognizable on earth and a major symbol of British culture. Consider enlisting a few of these guards to protect your children from any spooky monsters that might be hiding under the bed!

11. Don’t Forget About The Pram!

a photorealistic nursery featuring whites, blues, and reds to accentuate a London theme. Include wooden floor designs and references to London motifs.

Here’s an example of how to effectively use whites, blues, and reds to accentuate a nursery. You could also see how well wooden floor designs work with the Union Jack colors to give your home a colonial feel. And, of course, what would a London décor guide be without showing off the “Keep Calm & Carry On Sign” at least once!