Your bedroom is your sanctuary and is often forgotten in the decorating stakes. Here are 5 rules to employ when decorating your bedroom.
- Invest in your linen
We’ve all heard the stats, we spend a lot of our lifetime in bed so it’s important that we prioritise the linen investment. In the cooler months invest in a down duvet to snuggle under and a lighter cotton bedspread for the warmer months. Don’t get caught up in thread count, look for the quality fibre, for example 100% cotton, Egyptian cotton, pima, supima. Consider upsizing your bed cover & adding a throw. - TV free zone
There are two kinds of people in this world, those who are non-negotiable TV-in-the-bedroomer’s and TV-belongs-in-the-living-roomer’s. A TV free bedroom tends to lend itself to more reading, late night conversation, and a sounder sleep. And who’s to say a movie in bed with the laptop on raining nights isn’t allowed? - Keep your night stand clutter free
It’s an easy trap to fall into, but try to keep your nightstand clutter free. A bedside table with a draw is an easy way to install the unsightly items. Consider fresh flowers and a scented candle, and instant relaxation combo. - Artwork
Hang artwork that is going to give you the finishing touch in your room, it’s often ignored but is almost always the pièce de résistance. It’s always a great alternative to having a bed frame or headboard. - Warm hardwood floors with a rug
Hardwood floors are one of the most desired floor finishes, but it’s important to use rugs, particularly proportionately. Hardwood floors in the bedroom should be warmed with a large rug underneath the bottom ¾ of the bed, spilling out about 600mm on the sides and front of the bed. Look for rugs made of natural fibres such as wool or jute.
