When people buy new furniture for their bedroom, they often consider the items’ qualities in isolation. This means that they do not think about how their new items look once they are placed among the things they already own. If you have ever wondered why your bedroom at home does not feel as stylishly put-together as those in hotels or on display in shops, there is a good chance that this is the reason.
However, you do not need to call in a designer or do a complete remodelling to give your room a more luxurious look. There are actually a few simple tricks that designers use which you can easily apply at home. They may be small but they can make a big difference. Here are some of the best ones.
1. Replace your lampshades
Few people bother changing the lampshade that their bedside lamp came with, but this means that they are overlooking a low-cost opportunity to refresh their room in a big way. The lampshades that come with most bedside lamps are usually very plain, so it is easy to make a big difference to your room by switching them for something coloured, textured, or bigger.
2. Stylish clutter
A bedroom can still look elegant even when it is not completely neat and tidy. Unless you are really into minimalism, a lived-in look may create a more comfortable atmosphere to relax in. But this is not an excuse to leave your laundry strewn about. It is an invitation to create some ‘organised clutter’ – unhung art resting against walls, piles of books, and so on.
As for your real clutter, you can keep that out of sight in a stylish way too by using something like a rattan laundry hamper to store your dirty clothes. Underbed storage is also handy for hiding unsightly items.
3. Layered pillows
Adding more pillows to create layers may not sound like much, but some designers believe that if you can only make one change to your room then this is the one to make. Add cushions in nice fabrics around your sleeping pillow. A popular setup is to stand a large cushion up against the headboard behind it with some smaller accent cushions in front. When your bed is made, everything should be arranged in height order and should not take up more than 25% of the bed’s length.
4. Hang some artwork
Most people hang artwork in the areas of their home that receive visitors. This makes sense, but do not overlook the big difference that art can make elsewhere in your house. Artwork placed over the bed can really elevate a bedroom’s style. Make sure that it is framed for maximum impact.
Conclusion
While it is important to get enough sleep, we also need to make sure that our sleep is of a high quality. Sleep quality can be affected by our sleeping environment, which means that bedroom upgrades are more than just nice-to-haves. There is no need to spend much on making your room look better. Stylish new lampshades and art provide instant improvements, and layered cushions help create a bed you will want to dive into at every opportunity.
