The bedroom is the place where you spend a great deal of time every day, albeit much of it asleep.
This, of course, means that it needs to be a place of relaxation, and for many people, romance.
It’s all to easy to let the clutter of everyday life invade your bedroom, but this impairs your ability to relax in the one room in the house that should be designed for that purpose.
It’s time to decorate your bedroom for its true purpose.
Start out by thinking about your personal style. What would you like to have in your bedroom? What would make it relaxing, romantic or both?
If you’re married, what would appeal to your spouse?
Let’s start with the bed. As the largest piece of furniture in most rooms, as well as the most used, it is something of a focal point. Do you like the bedding?
What about the bedframe itself?
Sometimes you will quickly realize that it is time to replace all your bedroom furniture when you decide to redecorate your bedroom. Maybe the old furniture just isn’t your style anymore.
With today’s online shopping available, finding new furniture doesn’t have to mean running all around town anymore.
You can shop from the comfort of your own home and often get better prices.
Back to the bed. What would you like it to look like? Huge, 4 poster beds are quite popular right now, but would it look right in your home?
If your room is big enough, it might look perfect. In a smaller room it will just make it look crowded.
Once you have chosen your bed, pick the rest of your furniture to match, but not overcrowd your bedroom. The dressers need to have adequate space for the clothing you will store in them.
Most bedroom sets have plenty of matching pieces to choose from, so that you can find a style you like, yet still have a choice of a couple different sizes for your dresser.
Now it’s time to pick the accents. Your bedding is one kind of accent for your room. What colors do you like? Do you love throw pillows or are they a nuisance?
Of course, soft sheets and good pillows are a must, both for relaxation and romance.
Lighting matters too. You don’t need to light your bedroom up as brightly as the rest of the house all of the time…
in fact, there are many times when dimmer lighting is perfect for the mood in the bedroom. Consider installing a dimmer switch on the main light or have dimmer lights as a part of your decor.
Another option for mood lighting is candles. They can add a lovely touch to the decor, and when it’s time for romance they’re just about classic. Scented candles can add a lot too.
One item I strongly recommend leaving out of the bedroom that has found its way into too many is the television.
Putting a television in your bedroom limits your ability to relax, and it takes away from romance.
Yes, you can enjoy relaxing in front of the television in the evening, but why not do that in the living room, and leave the bedroom for other forms of relaxation?