Hello World! Welcome Friends! If there is one room in your home that is the most important place to be it’s the bedroom. You need to have a bedroom that reflects your personality, but more than that you need to have a bedroom that’s going to give you a good night of sleep every single time. The bedroom is often one place that is totally neglected when it comes to redecoration, and it really shouldn’t be! From the colors on the wall to the texture of the carpet, the bedroom deserves your full attention. Luxurious bedding, intense discussion over color schemes and unique pieces of furniture should all feature in the space you plan on sleeping in. If you are going to renovate your home, start with the place that you hope to get the most of your relaxation time.
The bedroom should be a place of pure Zen. It’s the place that you see first when you wake up and it’s the place you see before you sink into a dream world – it should be beautiful, calm, quiet and dim and it starts with your color scheme. Once you have the basic upgrade ideas, you can make your bedroom the place you want to spend time. So, with that in mind, we’ve got ten crucial ways you can upgrade your sleep space and improve your sleep at the same time.
Cool Color Schemes
We said to start with the color scheme, so it’s only fitting that here is where we start. Your bedroom is supposed to help you to sleep, and the last thing that you need in there is bright, garish colors. Hot pinks are lovely, but in the bedroom that shouldn’t be your main color. If hot colors are what you love, then choose a plain white main color and add pops of pink that will make the white stand out. Otherwise, consider using cool colors for the bedroom, and only use one of them. A cool blue, a pretty lilac and a calming pastel green will all work to really improve the look of your bedroom. Make sure that you use the same color but darker or lighter for accents like light shades, curtains and rugs. Keep the same theme throughout and you can have a dreamy space good enough to sleep in.
Be Patient With Your Plans
Upgrades take time, and you need to be patient with the time it takes to get it all looking perfect. The finished bedroom, complete with cheap bedroom furniture sets that you’ve scouted out before you started your decorating plans. You have to time it to perfection with deliveries and with the time it takes to paint the first coat, second and even third in some cases. Patience is necessary, especially if you want to redo the electrics or install new windows! There is going to be a lot of activity surrounding your new room, but if you are hiring a designer or a builder, then you know that you need to give it time. They won’t take long if they’re professional about what they do!
Consider A Statement Wall
If you love to paint, but you find that four painted walls are a little bland, why not consider a statement wall? There are plenty of options for wallpaper out there right now and you can make it so that your statement wall is going to match the color theme you’ve chosen. Wallpaper can be transformative for a bedroom. Imagine a cream bedroom with gold-flecked wallpaper on one wall? It can make a huge difference and really amplify the space in how it looks.
Invest In Bedding
If we’re talking about enhancing your sleeping space, you need to go big with bedding. It’s nice to buy cheaper furniture and save money on your paint and tools, but you shouldn’t cut costs on bedding. It’s the one thing that you can enjoy spending your money on because you’re going to get a lot out of it. High-quality bedding has to extend from the flat sheet and mattress cover to your fitted sheet choices. Your duvet should be thick in the winter and thin in the summer, and if you want to make it beautiful, add a cascade of throw pillows to give the room texture. Make sure that you choose a high thread count, too, as when you do that you are going to guarantee that you have a great night of sleep ahead of you. For ultimate luxury, go for silk sheets!
Include Seating
Yes, this is the bedroom, but if you have space you should really consider including seating in your space. This can be anything from a reclining chair to relax in to a squashy armchair in the corner. No, this is not to be used as a clothes horse or a piece of your wardrobe, but you should consider how you can sit under a huge lamp and read comfortably. You shouldn’t have to curl up on the bed if you don’t want to, not when you have the investment in new chairs to enjoy while you are relaxing in your room! If you plan to add a desk into the bedroom, make sure that you have adequate office seating to stay as comfortable as possible. You need to have support on your spine, so be comfortable in your choice!
Layers, Everyone Loves Layers!
Your bedroom needs to be cozy and even if you have a small space, layers are going to make the space stand out. A plain color scheme can be plumped up with throw pillows, rugs, curtains and blankets and offer the room a textured look. You can contrast the colors to look layered, too, from light to dark of the same color. With the right number of layers, you can ensure that your room doesn’t look flat or plain for long. It’s important that you feel comfortable in your bedroom, as this is where you plan to unwind, relax and dream. You need this to be as warm or as cool as you need it to be to feel comfortable.
Bring Your Personality In
Pictures, canvases of favorite artists, mementos from your past and personalized accessories and decor are a must in your bedroom. The best way to relax is to surround yourself with things that make you feel happy and relaxed. You need to add as many personal touches as you feel suit the space without overdoing it and cluttering the surfaces. If you are a girly girl, then your personality needs to shine through with florals and the right theme. You want things that will contrast with the room and the shape of your furniture while also being reflective of who you are as a person. Bedside tables are the perfect places for lamps with the right light shade in a contrasting color. Think florals and artwork to personalize the space.
Pop, Pop, Pop
We talked earlier about pops of hot pink against a white bedroom. Well, you can do this with pretty much any color. Think about what your favorite color is and then think about ways to add drama. Pop colors everywhere, or have rather conservative furniture and then an egg swing in the corner of the room filled with soft cushions to relax in. A flair for the dramatic isn’t a bad thing, and you can really add to the drama of the bedroom when you choose to pop color throughout it. You need to make this space somewhere you want to be, so an antique bookcase and a chaise lounge wouldn’t be out of place if you want to upgrade the bedroom and make things a little vintage.
Light It Up
Who uses the ceiling lights of the bedroom? Not many people! You need to think of ways to add light to this space that you sleep in. start with the lamps on the bedside tables, and then move to the corner lamps and wall lights. You can plump up the room and make it look exceptionally inviting when you add the right lighting to the room. Add some scented candles and you can add scent to the room, too. Choose your favorite candle styles and you can really enjoy the way that you use the space. You need to light the room so that you can see what you’re doing, so have different lighting strengths in different areas of the room! You need to see when you’re getting dressed and doing your hair, remember?
Add The Little Details
From personalized photo frames to vases with fake flowers, you need to remember that the little details are those that matter the most. Curtains in the room and shades are a necessity to have the room cool and the right darkness to promote positive sleep. One you get these details nailed down, you will have a bedroom in which you can sleep and relax without worry.
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