Too many of us don’t treat our bedroom with the respect it deserves.
We don’t put nearly as much effort in compared to other areas of our house, which shouldn’t be the case as the majority of us spend the most time in our bedroom.
Your bedroom is your place of relaxation; it is the one area of your house where you can loosen your shoulders and kick off your shoes after a hard day's work.
In this article, we will go through 5 top tips to bring a sense of style to this part of your house and turn it into a sleek, sophisticated room where you can feel at peace.
Tip 1: Keep It Simple
The phrase “less is more” comes to mind, and in this situation - it couldn’t be more accurate.
When buying accessories, furniture and decorations for your bedroom, remember to keep it simple and not buy too many items.
Going on a spending spree and buying ten different things to invigorate your bedroom is not the way to go and will only result in the area looking cluttered.
Your bedroom should be simple. Elegant. Clean. It should not look like a bunch of items thrown together but instead, be made up of carefully selected pieces that complement each other.
Decorate your bedroom only with what is required; you will find it looks much more luxurious and refined than if you did the opposite.
Tip 2: Colour Coordinate
This one can make or break your bedroom.
Imagine having grey walls, a purple bed and a brown side table - it’s a complete and utter disaster from an aesthetic point of view.
Colour coordination is a crucial part of interior design, so keep this in mind when buying furniture or accessories for your bedroom.
It is essential to ensure the colours of your walls, furniture, and decorations match and are not too different. You want your room to look like a seamless sea of colour, not as separate colours clashing in one area.
As well as making sure the colours you use match each other, consider using lighter shades to give your room a modern feel.
Lighter colours are preferred over bolder, darker colours as they create the illusion of making an area seem bigger. They also ensure your room looks more relaxing. Think of having dark blue walls versus light blue walls - it makes a big difference to the bedroom’s overall aura.
Tip 3: Practicality Is King
What’s the point of having furniture that isn’t practical? I mean, sure - perhaps it looks like a nice addition to your bedroom. But if it serves no purpose, then there is little point in having it there in the first place.
In terms of practicality, the critical factor to consider is the size of your furniture. If you are decorating a grand master bedroom, then buying a small bed and wardrobe will look odd and disproportionate. Vice versa applies when decorating a small box room.
Ensure you check furniture sizes before buying, especially when making purchases online. You don’t want to order something and find it is smaller or bigger than what you expected.
Get your ruler out and take your measurements before you make the purchase. It will save you time and money.
Tip 4: Add Accessories
Furniture is all well and good, but it is the small accessories that give your bedroom a personality and make it an attractive place to spend your nights.
When accessorising, it is a good idea to buy a selection of varied items, such as candles, ornaments and small lamps.
If you’re looking to add a splash of colour to your bedroom, don’t hesitate to hang up a classical painting. Not only will it give your room an eccentric touch, but it will make the owner look like a lover of fine art!
A chest of drawers can be a handy piece of furniture when adding the finishing touches to your bedroom. Use it to your advantage and make sure to add a selection of items to its surface. Holiday souvenirs, photo frames and ornaments are all good options to consider.
Tip 5: Lighting, Lighting, Lighting
A beautiful room without beautiful lighting is not a beautiful room.
That was a mouthful, but the point remains clear: the correct lighting is crucial for your room to be aesthetically pleasing.
Natural lighting is the best option for your bedroom, but if this isn’t possible, make sure to have a number of lights around your room for any occasion.
For example at night, you could have a standing lamp which gets you in the mood for bed. This ensures the main lights won’t need to be in constant use and can be reserved when you need to get some work done.
Final Thoughts
Decorating can be notoriously tricky if you’re not well versed in how to do so.
Use the above tips to get your bedroom looking and feeling as it should be: elegant and sophisticated.
