We spend one-third of our lives sleeping or attempting to, so we must have a bedroom we enjoy.
The essential part of any bedroom is the mattress because this is the battleground where good sleep is made. However, looking beyond the mattress, your bedroom’s style can also affect sleep quality.
From lighting that soothes your eyes to soft textures that evoke comfort, there are many ways to make your bedroom beautiful.
This article provides several professional styling tips to make your bedroom beautiful, and none of them will break the bank.
Let’s jump in!
Get a show-stopping bed.
Your bed frame plays the most significant role in bedroom style because it’s the biggest piece of furniture in the room.
Rather than playing things safe with a standard frame, look for ways to stand out, such as with the artisan style of the Naples Bed Company 3090.
Pictured: The Naples Bed Company 3090 4 Drawer 4FT 6 Double Fabric Bed Frame – Blue. Available from Bedstar.
Storage beds like the Naples above and the Sweet Dreams Isla also help you de-clutter and make the most of your bedroom space.
Transform your lighting
The biggest let-down in most bedrooms is the lighting, with most people making do with a standard ceiling light and a bedside lamp.
You can transform your bedroom with lighting that scatters, reflects, and plays with light in interesting ways. Here are some ideas:
- Fairy lights suspended on walls and ceilings
- LED strip lighting underneath furniture
- Lava lamps
- Ambient mood lighting
- Chandeliers
- Spotlights
- Dimmer lights (you can replace most standard switches with dimmers).
Look for ways to play with light softness and opportunities to add colour – this will help you create a customisable ambience.
Pictured: Sweet Dreams Isla 4FT 6 Double Ottoman Bed. Available from Bedstar.
Dress up your window
Window frames offer a tremendous opportunity to style up your bedroom. You only need luxurious curtains and made-to-measure roller/Venetian blinds in your favourite colour to dress up your window like a pro.
You can also paint your windowsill in a contrasting colour like grey or duck egg blue and buy fancy ornaments to showcase your personality.
Create a striking feature wall
A feature wall behind your bed will transform your bedroom’s style.
Your feature wall could be as simple as a plain wall with a large painting above your bed, providing contrast. Another option is to go wild with wooden cladding or wallpaper the wall in a funky floral print to showcase your traditional personality.
The beauty of feature walls is that they are easy to change and cheap to make – you only need a tin of paint and artwork or a fancy mirror.
Add low-level texture with a rug.
Even if you have limited floor space, a rug is an excellent addition to your bedroom if you choose something with an attractive, comfortable texture.
Think shagpile, faux fur, textured plush, teddy bear, and woven straw rugs – these will give your bedroom a lovely feel with bare feet.
Remember that bedroom comfort is as much about what you feel as what you see, so a rug is a great way to introduce extra comfort.
Layer up your bed with gorgeous fabrics
Layering up your bed is the best way to give your bedroom comfort vibes. All you need is a throw for the end of your bed and lots of cushions in different textures and colours to make a bed anyone would love to use.
It’s also worth spending more on high-quality bedding – 100% Egyptian cotton is best if you like the feeling of bedding in luxury hotels.
Stick to the 60-30-10 colour rule
If you’re re-decorating your bedroom, you can choose any colours you like providing that you stick to the 60-30-10 colour rule.
Interior designers use the 60-30-10 colour rule to create balanced, harmonious spaces that evoke calmness. Here’s how it works:
- 60% of your colour palate will be white or off-white
- 30% will be a secondary colour, such as grey or navy blue
- 10% will be an accent colour like orange, lime green, or ochre yellow
This simple interior design colour palate trick will help you create a bedroom that looks like it was made by a professional.