There are many ways to make your bedroom stand out. From home decor magazines to countless TV shows available for streaming, the only limit is your budget. Yet, somehow, most people fail miserably when it comes to the design of their bedroom. Indeed, most bedrooms out there are either bleak and uninspiring or exude kitsch and bad taste.
Fortunately for you, we have compiled a short list of things to do in order to rescue any bedroom that needs a boost in style and design. By implementing our tips you will manage to transform your bedroom into a comfortable, stylish and inspiring sanctuary!
5 Ways To Make Your Bedroom Stand Out:
- Be bold!
We spend over 8 hours in the bedroom – provided you get enough sleep! This is a serious thing to keep in mind. The more time you spend in a room, the more attention and effort you should put into designing it. Since the bedroom is not only the place you sleep but also the place you sleep with your partner, it could use a little drama!
By that, we mean an element of sensuality or glamour that will really help you set the mood for romance. Choosing a moody color for your walls and hanging a theatrical chandelier can really go a long way! The key here is being bold: clean lines, intense colors and knowing a little goes a long way!
2) Accessories
No bedroom is complete without a “lush” look. The easiest way to achieve that is through proper accessories: throw pillows, curtain, rich rugs and lamps. Just like the bed itself and the accompanying nightstands, throw pillows are essential to creating a welcoming aesthetic for your bedroom.
The ideal number of pillows falls anywhere between 3-6, depending on the sie of your bed. Another element to keep in mind when accessorizing is the style of the bedroom. A minimalistic bedroom will need a lot less decorum.
TIP: Consider using pillows of different sizes, colors, and textures, while also keeping a cohesive look.
3) A personal touch
When people understand the importance of interior design, they oftentimes make the mistake of recreating what they see in magazines or dedicated stores. Namely, the make a job so good that they erase any trace of their lives. This is not what good design is about. In order to make your bedroom stand out, it needs a personal touch.
So don’t be afraid to hang those photos you took last summer during your vacation! A home without pictures is a home. Don’t strip your bedroom bare of your personality!
4) Create a sitting area
Modern bedrooms are not just about beds and nightstands. They are much more than a place to crash after a long day at work. Of all the ways to make your bedroom stand out, creating a sitting area is certainly the way to go. Whether an armchair by a table or loveseat, it doesn’t matter. All you need to do is ensure you have a sitting area and your bedroom will give off a whole different vibe!
TIP: If you want to create a dramatic look, investing in a chaise longue for your bedroom will definitely earn you some point!
5) Build an identity
Whether you call it a theme or identity, having one in mind when setting up your bedroom can help you a lot when making all kinds of design choices. Themes are important when it comes to interior design because they give a sense of cohesion between different elements. And a sense of cohesion is definitely something you want in your bedroom.
Out of all the possible themes you can choose from, the most “in’ ones are streamlined, elegant, vintage and exotic. Of course, you can always come up with your own theme! That will really help you leave your personal touch!
Hopefully, our 5 ways to make your bedroom stand out will help you create the bedroom of your dreams. All you need to do is focus on creating a cohesive identity for your room while leaving a personal touch! Good luck!