Nothing is more important for someone’s well being than having a place to rest and relax after a stressful day. Now, it is true that your whole house should be warm and welcoming for your guests and, more importantly, for you. However, your bedroom is where you will really want to pour all of your decorating efforts to create the personal secluded space you need. Strangely enough, a lot of people tend to focus on the outside rooms and fill them with all the good stuff; like the fancy curtains, the cute rug and so on. But when it comes to their bedrooms, they cram it with all the hand-me-downs from older homes and whatever old furniture that does not fit anywhere else in the house. However, this way of thinking has to change! You need to jump on the self-love wagon and spruce up your bedroom. Then you will see how much of a difference it will have on your life.
So, check the tips below for some ideas on how to make your bedroom more inviting.
Use Indirect Lighting
Lighting has the greatest effect on the overall vibe of your bedroom. You cannot feel comfortable and ready to wind down if you have intense lighting that hits you directly in the eyes. Place a couple of side lamp shades in light opaque colors on each side of your bed. They will serve you well for bedtime reading while still providing the coziness of indirect lighting. Make sure you use yellow light bulbs instead of the white ones for their subtlety and relaxing effect.
Make Sure You Have a Comfy Bed
Your bed is the main star of your bedroom. To make it cozier, you have to make sure that it is comfortable enough to lounge in and enjoy a book before you snooze. It is true that high quality, durable mattresses can be expensive, but you will not regret using reviews to research the right mattress for you. You will realize how much you have been missing out on when you find it. Once you have the right mattress, you can adorn it with the softest silk or satin sheets, and with pillowcases in pastel colors and simple designs along with a faux fur throw on top. The only downside to this is that leaving your bed every morning will be quite the struggle!
Get an Oil Diffuser
You do not have to pay a fortune to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere you experience at spas. Get an oil diffuser, and choose your favorite essential oil to fill your bedroom with a relaxing aroma that will make you want to hang out there all the time. You can visit one of the homeopathy stores to learn more about different essential oils and the uses of each one. Also, try different scents until you get the one that you find most appealing. You can leave your oil diffuser on all day, or you can get one with a timer. You can adjust it to switch on shortly before you arrive back home to be welcomed with the invigorating fragrance once you step foot inside your bedroom.
Carpet Your Bedroom Floor
Soft carpets feel amazing under your bare feet, and they look extremely elegant in bedrooms. Carpets are a great alternative to rugs that keep sliding all across the room and do not provide enough warmth during the colder days. Spend some time researching different materials that are hypoallergenic and will be easy to clean. You can even opt for the stain-resistant ones, especially if you have kids and spilling accidents are always waiting to happen. Also, make a note to take off your shoes before you step into your haven.
Lose the Heavy Curtains
Replace heavy curtains with light, airy ones that let in the sunlight into your bedroom. Get them, preferably in white, since white is easy on the eyes and has a calming effect. Play around with the material you prefer, you can go with lace that has a classy effect or linen for a more casual vibe. Light curtains will be enough to sleep-in during the weekends, but also the filtered sunlight will make you wake up refreshed and ready for the workdays.
Spending the time cozying up your bedroom will be so worth it when you get to enjoy the end result. You do not need a lot of money to turn around how your bedroom looks and feels. You just have to be a little creative and let your imagination take the lead. Draw inspiration from magazines and home d or websites to learn new tips and tricks that you can use to make your bedroom feel warmer and more comfortable.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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