The bedroom is a statement room in the home – and it’s also one of the most personal rooms. This is your space to unwind before bed and enjoy slow mornings in, so taking the time to get it just right is well worth your effort. Nothing beats coming home after a busy day and relaxing in a picture-perfect bedroom that caters to your needs. Here’s how you can elevate your space with a few simple switches.
Create a focal point
Focal points add character to the room. You could do this with a piece of artwork, modern metal bed frame with a criss-cross design headboard. Play around with soft furnishings too – you might opt for grand curtains made from thick fabric or a vibrant rug in a bold colour if you want to make the space feel extra cosy. Sometimes, a focal point will come naturally to you, but if not, have a look around and assess whether a certain area stands out and can be embellished, or has the potential to by adding something new.
Reduce clutter
Start a routine that involves doing a sweep of your bedroom to pick up and sort any clutter. Making this a gradual process means you won’t feel overwhelmed by doing it all in one go. Think about how you can maintain reduced clutter going forward too. Walk-in wardrobes can help give clothes a dedicated space, while keeping display items to a minimum, whether that’s through shelves or on a dressing table, will help you notice if clutter starts to build up again. This can be especially helpful if you have a smaller bedroom so that you can free up the space you have the work with.
Add function
When selecting furniture for your bedroom, consider not only the design element but practicality too. For example, an ottoman bed means you can store items within it, and easily access them again by lifting the mattress. Bedside tables, ideally with storage segments or drawers, are another way to optimise the functionality of your bedroom with subtlety.
Extra details
Once you have the foundations in place, it’s time to get to work on upgrading the smaller details. Review any hardware such as doorknobs, curtain rails or handles on the chest of drawers and consider making these more cohesive. Or, simply upgrade them so that they help to make the space stand out. On top of this, greenery can add a new element to your room, whether it’s a tall cheese plant that stands on the floor or hanging ivy that drapes down from a height. Even simple additions like adding a mirror can do wonders for opening up the space and maximising any natural light.
