Revive your Bedroom in five simple steps
Bedrooms often get forgotten when considering design in the home, but with a few simple steps you can transform your tired-looking bedroom into a tranquil haven.
Simple home improvements can really
boost your bedroom design
You will spend one third of your life asleep, a staggering statistic maybe, but one worth considering when reviving your bedroom. It is easy to think of a bedroom as a place to simply get your head down and count sheep, but a well designed bedroom can actually improve the quality of your sleep and help you wake up feeling more refreshed and ready for the day ahead. So to give your bedroom a new lease of life, follow these five simple steps:
- Repaint or decorate your bedroom
It is amazing how a bit of paint can spruce up a tired-looking room. Consider a feature wall for a big impact. It could be a block wall of vibrant colour to inject a bit of zest, or just a few shades away from the rest of the room for a subtle change. Wallpaper has made a major comeback and there are thousands of beautiful designs you could chose from to freshen up your bedroom. If a feature wall is too much transformation, opt for pleasing pastels and neutral paint to neaten the room and make it feel more serene.
- De-clutter your bedroom
There is nothing less conducive to a good night’s sleep than clutter. It instantly transforms even the most stylish of bedrooms into an unappealing mess and makes falling to sleep a nightmare. If you are a clutteraholic, stress not, as long as the clutter is hidden and out of sight you can still turn your bedroom into a peaceful sanctuary. Invest in storage systems so clutter can be put easily out of sight (and out of mind!). If you have shelves, get rid of any excess clutter and keep a few simple objects in place, such as aromatic candles which will enhance the atmosphere of the room and infuse your bedroom with a pleasant aroma. If possible a walk in wardrobe will help to conceal strewn about clothes and jumbled up shoes and ensure your room looks spick and span.
- Make it all about the bed
A bedroom's chief purpose is to provide you with somewhere to sleep, largely, by way of a bed. So it makes sense to make this the focal point of the room. For a major revamp a new bed frame will immediately change the way the bedroom looks. Be it a four poster with lashings of ostentatious drapes or a dual functioning daybed; a new bed will transform your room. However buying a new bed can be costly so for a cheaper and equally dramatic change, try new bedding. Flamboyant colours and patterns will draw attention to the bed, whereas soft feathery bedding will invite sleep. Cushions and throws can also revive your bedroom at a relatively low cost.
- Bedroom mirrors
If you’re pressed for space, nothing will seemingly add more than a well placed mirror. They not only add the illusion of space, but are functional and can add another element of decor to the bedroom. For major impact, cover a whole wall in mirrors, this will open up the space and add a sense of flow. Remember to hang or place a mirror in a practical space that can actually be used by people.
- Bedroom accessories
If your room is looking a bit too minimalist throw a rug or two into the mix. Paintings, lamps, and fresh flowers will all help to liven up your bedroom and make it more ‘you’. For example if you have hard wooden floors, a woolly or shaggy rug will soften up the bedroom. If your bedroom lacks lights, strategically placed lamps will brighten up the room. A sprinkling of fairy lights will add charm, especially at night. Accessorising your room will help pull all the elements together and create the perfect relaxing retreat.
