New York–based interior designer Rushda Hakim is a pro at minimalist bedroom design and shares a similar philosophy to these time-honored ideas. “Your bedroom should be your sanctuary ...

The best way to address all the mess—or prevent it from accumulating in the first place—is to adopt a minimalist approach.

cofounder of M + M Interior Design, a studio with offices in Kenilworth, Illinois, and Los Angeles. Symmetry and proportion help create a strong sense of space in a traditional bedroom.