There’s something about the forest that makes you exhale. The deep greens, the warm wood, the soft light filtering through the trees. A forest bedroom brings that same calm indoors, and it’s one of the biggest decor trends right now. Whether you want a moody forest green retreat, a magical enchanted forest bedroom or a sweet woodland room for the kids, these 30 forest bedroom ideas will help you create a space that feels like a cabin in the woods.
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How to create a forest bedroom
- Start with green: a forest green accent wall or bedding sets the whole mood.
- Add warm wood: a wood bed, nightstands or a wood-panelled wall bring the cabin feel.
- Layer natural textures: linen, wool, jute, velvet and moss.
- Bring in the outdoors: real or faux plants, botanical prints and forest wallpaper.
- Light it softly: warm lamps and fairy lights make it feel like dusk in the woods.
Forest Green Bedroom Colour Schemes
Forest green is the heart of a forest bedroom. It’s deep and calming without feeling dark, and it pairs beautifully with warm neutrals and metallics. Here are the colour combinations that work best.
1Forest Green Accent Wall
Paint the wall behind your bed a deep forest green and keep the rest of the room light. It’s the easiest, most budget-friendly way to get the look, and it makes your headboard stand out.
2Forest Green and Gold
Brass lamps, gold picture frames and a gold mirror glow against deep green walls. This combination feels warm, elegant and a little luxurious. Splurge pick: this gold Anthropologie mirror is stunning on a green wall.
3Forest Green and White
Crisp white bedding and trim keep a green room feeling fresh and bright. A great choice for smaller bedrooms with less natural light.
4Forest Green and Burnt Orange
Rust, terracotta and burnt orange pillows or throws bring autumn warmth to green walls. Perfect for a cozy fall and winter bedroom.
5Forest Green and Brown
Warm wood tones, leather and cognac accents make a forest green bedroom feel like a cabin retreat.
6Paint Colours to Try
Popular deep greens include Benjamin Moore Salamander, Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green and Farrow and Ball Studio Green. Always test a sample on your wall first, since green changes a lot in morning and evening light.
Forest Wallpaper and Wall Ideas
7Forest Mural Wallpaper
A misty forest mural behind the bed instantly transforms the room. Peel-and-stick versions are renter-friendly and easy to remove later.
8Botanical Leaf Wallpaper
Fern, leaf and vine patterns give a softer, more subtle forest feel. Use it on one wall or inside a closet for a fun surprise.
9Wood Panelled Accent Wall
Vertical slat panels or board and batten painted green or left natural add texture and that cabin-in-the-woods warmth.
10Vintage Botanical Prints
A gallery wall of fern, mushroom and tree prints in simple wood or gold frames brings the outdoors in without a big commitment.
11Moss Wall Art and Moss Letters
Preserved moss needs no water or sunlight and adds real texture and colour. Splurge pick: these Anthropologie moss letters let you choose each letter, so you can spell “LOVE,” “DREAM” or any word you like above the bed.
Forest Bedding and Cozy Textiles
12Forest Green Velvet Bedding
A green velvet comforter or quilt looks rich and feels incredibly cozy. It’s the single biggest way to add forest colour without painting. Splurge pick: want to go all in? This forest green velvet channel-tufted bed from Wayfair makes the whole room.
13Layered Linen in Moss and Sage
Mix linen sheets in sage, moss and olive for a relaxed, lived-in look that gets softer with every wash.
14Chunky Knit Throw
A cream or oatmeal chunky knit blanket at the foot of the bed adds texture and that cozy cabin feeling.
15Woodland Print Pillows
Throw pillows with ferns, mushrooms or woodland animals are an easy, affordable way to add the forest theme. Splurge pick: this Anthropologie embroidered woodland bunny pillow in green velvet is a work of art.
16Forest Green Curtains
Deep green velvet or linen curtains frame the window like trees around a clearing and help block light for better sleep.
17Natural Fibre Rug
A jute or wool rug in warm earth tones grounds the room and feels soft underfoot on cold mornings.
My Forest Themed Bedroom Finds
Forest green velvet pillows and bedding, linen sheets, chunky throws, fairy lights, mushroom lamps, botanical prints and woodland decor, all in one list.
SHOP FOREST BEDROOM DECORWood, Furniture and Natural Textures
18Solid Wood Bed Frame
A warm wood bed is the anchor of a woodland bedroom. Look for natural finishes that show the grain.
19Live Edge Nightstands
Live edge wood keeps the natural shape of the tree and makes every piece one of a kind.
20Real and Faux Plants
Ferns, pothos and snake plants thrive in bedrooms. For low-light corners, good faux greenery gives the same lush look with zero care.
21Branches and Botanical Accents
A tall vase of eucalyptus, birch branches or dried ferns adds height and a natural, collected feel. Splurge pick: this Anthropologie Piaf branch floor lamp, with its brass branches and little birds, is a true statement piece.
22Handmade Woodland Accents
Small handmade touches like clay mushrooms, leaf trinket dishes and pinecone bowls make the room feel personal. My air dry clay ornament ideas are easy to adapt into woodland decor.
Lighting and Enchanted Forest Touches
23Fairy Light Canopy
Drape warm white fairy lights through a sheer canopy over the bed. It’s the signature look of an enchanted forest bedroom and feels like sleeping under the stars.
24Mushroom Lamps
Glowing mushroom lamps add a whimsical, fairy forest touch and make a cozy night light. Splurge pick: the Anthropologie Portia mushroom lamp is cordless and rechargeable, with a tiny brass snail on top.
25Faux Vines and Greenery
Trailing faux ivy or eucalyptus garland along a headboard or shelf instantly makes the room feel like a forest. Pair it with a strand of fairy lights.
26Warm Brass Lamps and Sconces
Swap harsh overhead lighting for warm bedside lamps and plug-in sconces. Warm light makes forest green walls glow at night. Splurge pick: this Anthropologie butterfly table lamp pairs a glowing globe with a brass butterfly.
Dark and Moody Forest Bedrooms
27Colour Drench in Deep Green
Paint the walls, trim and even the ceiling in the same deep green for a cocooning, moody bedroom that feels like a forest at dusk.
28Black and Forest Green
Black bed frames, lamps and picture frames add drama to a forest green bedroom. Balance them with warm wood and soft textiles.
29Candlelight and Woodsy Scents
A few candles or a diffuser with cedar, pine or balsam makes the room smell like the forest too.
Kids’ Forest Bedroom Ideas
30A Woodland Room for Little Explorers
Kids love a forest bedroom too. Try a tree wall decal, a canopy reading nook, woodland animal pillows, a mushroom night light and a soft green rug. For a magical personal touch, spell out their name above the bed with Anthropologie moss letters. Choose removable decals and washable bedding so the room can grow with them.
Get the look for less
- Paint one wall instead of the whole room.
- Change the bedding first. It’s the biggest visual change for the money.
- Use peel-and-stick wallpaper if you rent or want to try the look.
- Mix real and faux plants so your greenery looks lush year-round.
- Thrift wood furniture and frames for that collected, cabin feel.
- Add fairy lights. They’re inexpensive and change the whole mood at night.
Splurge-Worthy Forest Bedroom Finds
Want one or two showstopper pieces? These are my favourite forest-inspired splurges from Anthropologie and Wayfair.
Statement pieces worth the investment
- Forest green velvet channel-tufted bed (Wayfair): the centrepiece of a forest green bedroom.
- Piaf branch floor lamp (Anthropologie): brass branches and birds with a linen shade.
- Portia mushroom lamp (Anthropologie): cordless, rechargeable and pure enchanted forest.
- Butterfly table lamp (Anthropologie): a glowing globe with a brass butterfly.
- Gold mirror (Anthropologie): glows against deep green walls.
- Embroidered woodland bunny pillow (Anthropologie): green velvet with floral embroidery.
- Moss letters (Anthropologie): spell any word or name above the bed.
Forest Bedroom FAQ
QWhat colours go with forest green in a bedroom?
Forest green pairs beautifully with white, cream, gold, brass, warm wood, brown, black, rust and burnt orange. Neutrals keep it calm, while metallics and warm tones make it feel cozy and elegant.
QIs forest green a good bedroom colour?
Yes. Deep green is calming and restful, which makes it a natural fit for bedrooms. It works especially well with warm lighting and natural textures.
QHow do I make an enchanted forest bedroom?
Start with green walls or bedding, then add a fairy light canopy, faux vines, mushroom lamps and soft, layered textiles. Forest mural wallpaper behind the bed completes the magical look.
QCan a forest bedroom work for adults?
Absolutely. Keep it grown-up with a deep green accent wall, a solid wood bed, linen bedding, botanical prints and warm brass lighting, and skip the animal decor.
QHow do I make a small bedroom feel like a forest without making it dark?
Use forest green on one wall or in your bedding only, keep the trim and ceiling white, and add plenty of warm light and mirrors. Plants and botanical prints add the forest feel without darkening the room.
Final Thoughts
A forest bedroom is all about creating a space that feels calm, cozy and connected to nature. Start with one big change, like a forest green accent wall or new bedding, then layer in wood, plants, soft textiles and warm light. Before long, your bedroom will feel like your own little cabin in the woods.
Save this for your bedroom makeover. Pin it to your bedroom inspiration board so all 30 forest bedroom ideas are ready when you start decorating.
Jennifer Dawn
