the spruce Q DECOR GARDEN HOMEREPAIR CELEBRATIONS «CLEANING WHATTOBUY ABOUT US. Bedroom Ideas 10 Tips for Decorating a Beautiful Bedroom tten by Coral Nafie Updated 02/10/20 ney sy ages ‘A bedroom should be a personal getaway, a sanctuary, which expresses your favorite colors, feelings, and collections. Learn the main rules to remember whan decorating your bedroom. Choose Subtle Color Instead of bold primary colors, choose soothing shades and a restful palette of monochromatic tones. Remember color theory: gentle hues of blue, lavender, or green are considered calm and serene. Rich jewel-toned hues help set the mood of coziness and comfort. These might include toasty browns, deep pomegranate, or ‘topaz. Use toned-down versions of your favorite colors in the bedroom. ‘That might mean choosing mauve instead of eggplant, or purnpkin inctrad af tangerine ‘worthnnnrsacecomonio.crg tea Dt 7E18 wDECOR the spruce GARDEN HOMEREPAIR CELEBRATIONS «CLEANING -—«WHATTOBUY ABOUT US. room. When you lie in bed, do you see a bland, blank surface? Add a subtle pattern or soft color. Paint the ceiling a slightly lighter version of the wall color. This will help to visually lower the ceiling and give the space a feeling of comfort and intimacy. Other solutions would be to stencil or wallpaper the ceiling, add architectural elements in the form of beams or moldings or use a decorative paint treatment. For ultimate luxury, silver-leafed bedroom ceilings, a canopy or tented bed with a dressing that hangs from the ceiling can envelop ‘you in sensuality and warmth while adding texture, design, and color to the ceiling. Add a molded medallion and chandelier of crystal or delicate shades bringing color, pattern, and texture to the "fifth wall” above you. Keep the Bedroom simple ‘A bedroom should look cozy and simple, sophisticated, and elegant, regardless of what style of decorating you choose. For ease of movement, leave a minimum of three feet between the bed and side walls or large pieces of furniture and at least two feet between the bed and low furniture, lke tables and dressers. if you have to walk around the bed to get from the closet to the bathroom, think of how you can move the bed Furnish your bedroom with only what you need. A bed, a bedside Aeertnmer table or two, a dresser, and chair are necessities. Anything else is clutter. If you have room, place a chest of drawers in the closet, Accessories should be kept to a minimum. Choose a beautiful pieceDECOR the spruce GARDEN HOMEREPAIR CELEBRATIONS «CLEANING -—«WHATTOBUY ABOUT US. Furniture When you're ready to buy bedroom furniture, start out with a floor plan and a measured drawing of the space. Furniture should fit the room it lives and this is particularly true for bedroom furniture. Don't choose a heavy, large bed and dresser for a small bedroom. If the ceiling is high, a tall headboard will help to visibly bring it down to size. If your bedroom is large, choose furniture that fits it, too. Add a chair and ottoman or place a piece of furniture at the end of the bed. Furniture and accessories that are too small will look lost in a large Have Plenty of Storage To add to the serene feeling of a bedroom, store things out of sight. The room will appear more calm and roomy, = Choose a roomy bedside table with drawers or doors behind which you ean hide books, lotion, and reading glasses within reach but out of sight. For more storage, choose dresser with drawers, = Use a trunk or a storage bench at the foot of the bed to store extra sheets, blankets, and pillows. = For easily-reachable books and accessories, use a headboard with built-in shelves or sliding panels. = Acustom-designed organization system can make maximum use of closet space, = Place shallow boxes underneath the bed hiding them with a beautiful bed skirt. Include a Private NookDECOR the spruce GARDEN HOMEREPAIR CELEBRATIONS «CLEANING -—«WHATTOBUY ABOUT US. view and the natural light, Indulge in Luxurious Linens Outfit your bedroom with beautiful and luxurious fabries. There's nothing that adds comfort to a bedroom like beautiful linens. Don't buy sheets that are less than 100 percent cotton or linen with high thread counts of 350 or more. For sheets that feel like they came from a 5-star hotel, send them to the dry cleaner for professional washing and pressing, which doesn't cost, much, but creates a crisp smoothness worthy of the Ritz. Add other sensual feeling fabrics through the bedroom with a soft mohair or cashmere throw on the arm of a reading chair, cover the walls with silk or textured wall coverings, hang silk draperies or a silk bed canopy, or add plush floor coverings. Cover the Windows A beautifully dressed window will help to frame the window and the view and provide other ways to add color, pattern, texture, and softness to a bedroom. If you love soft sheer curtains that filter light, combine opaque roller blinds that can be pulled down to maintain privacy at night and to block morning light. For all draperies, include opaque blinds or drapery lining to keep out the sun when you want to sleep late. Include Several Lighting Options Ina bedroom, it's good to “layer” your lighting throughout the roam, Ambient Lighting light the whole room, small tamps ean focus light for reading and other activities, and accent light helps to wash the walls in soft illumination, To focus reading light where you need it, use a bedside lamp with a movable arm. Each light should be adjustable with a dimmer. Install a separate on/off switch for each light so that you can be selective and light only the area you want, Let Your Bedroom Be a Real Getaway Try to discipline yourself to keep your cell phone, computer, television, exercise machine, or blackberry out of the bedroom. Create a cherished place to relax and renew. 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