Your bedroom should be a stylish and peaceful room to help you relax and recharge. It should be the ultimate escape to help you unwind from the stresses of the day.
The key to creating a great bedroom is to think about what items makes you the happiest and produces the greatest sense of tranquility and peace. Is it chenille fabrics, scented candles, fluffy pillows, or romantic window treatments? Whatever it is, your bedroom is your space and should be decorated accordingly.
The largest piece of furniture in your room should be a comfortable bed. Next, select nightstands that are proper height for reaching from the bed. For your TV, consider purchasing a beautiful piece of furniture like an armoire to house and perhaps hide the unit and related components. If your bedroom has adequate space for a seating area, select a comfy chair and ottoman or a chaise lounge that will entice you to curl up, relax, and read a good book.
Here are a few more tips to help you get started creating your peaceful retreat:
* Add luxurious linens to your bed in a color that soothes your soul. Gold tones such as camel, honey and butterscotch are considered warm colors. Lavenders, blues and a few shades of green are considered to more cool and comforting. Material quality and style are equally important as the color in selecting linens for your bed.
Select bed sheets with a minimum thread count of 200 or 300-400 for luxury quality. Thread count is the number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric. The higher the thread count, the smoother and softer the sheets will be.
* If your bedroom has hardwood floors, lay a plush area rug down to comfort and cushion your feet.
* Place fluffy pillows in assorted sizes, styles, and textures on your bed for an inviting feel.
* In cooler months, throw a soft and cozy chenille blanket on your bed in a warm color that compliments your room’s decor. In the warmer months, use a cotton matelassé coverlet in linen or ivory colors.
* If you have a smaller bedroom, place a large hanging mirror over a dresser to help the room appear larger. Mirrors help to create an intimate atmosphere by reflecting light.
* Change the lampshade on your lamps to a soothing color such as gold or in a soft color that coordinates with your room.
* Declutter your nightstand. Decorate your nightstand with a romantic lamp, a small vase of flowers, a calming scented lavender candle, and perhaps a picture or two. Place all books and magazines in the drawers of the nightstand or in a decorative basket beside the bed.
*If you need additional storage for quilts and other bulky items, purchase an affordable wicker trunk and place it at the foot of the bed or another appropriate spot.
* To invite the outdoors in, display a live potted plant such as an Asparagus Fern or a Wandering Jew on a decorative plant stand near a window. If a live plant is not practical, opt for a silk plant or two, which are widely available on the internet and/or in craft and decorating stores.
Last but not least, consider adding a new color of paint to your room to enhance your bedroom’s decor. You can paint an accent wall for a focal point and even paint a faux fireplace to lend added charm. Consider painting doors and molding a contrasting color to the wall paint for a vibrant look.
In addition, there are numerous texturing paints and glazes, as well as do-it-yourself faux painting kits on the market today to help you transform your walls and achieve the overall look of your peaceful bedroom retreat.
Good luck in creating your perfect bedroom!
About the Author:
Lesley Dietschy is a writer, jewelry designer, beauty editor and the founder of a network of popular websites including http://www.HomeDecorExchange.com and http://www.HomeGardenExchange.com. Both of these websites feature valuable information and resources to assist you in decorating your home and garden.
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