The best design strategy for small and medium houses is to use one space for more than one purpose. To personalise and make rooms look elegant or vibrant, bringing inside art like drawings, decorations and photography is key. Did you know that creating and observing art releases feel-good chemicals, or cortisol, that can reduce your stress and pain?
Your sleeping room is all about functionality and cosiness, so mixing these two qualities with style while making the area look like a magazine can be overwhelming for someone who lacks imagination. Yet, it doesn’t have to be your case.
We thought of bringing you some ideas for designing an effective and stylish combination of the bedroom. Some things add a personal touch to your sleeping room, and you’ll find tips that can make the most out of your bedroom. These pieces of advice can help you connect with your passions while keeping your memories safe, as you’ll see below.
Colour schemes
Choose your favourite soothing colour palette – you can select four or five colours for your bedroom, including two to three base colours and one or two accent colours. If you’re a monochromatic person, go with fewer nuances. Here are some suggestions for the paint of your room and furniture:
- Black, leaf green, amethyst purple and contrasted blue are examples of boho jewel tones
- Ivory, beige, pastel pink, and gold are light and airy colours
- White, navy blue and grey are sophisticated colours.
The best colour scheme for your bedroom will be determined by your personality and the type of bedroom ideas you prefer. It’s an excellent choice to use your favourite base colours like white, black, beige and neutrals for most of your space, with splashes of accent colour throughout.
Art Photography
This is a truth you might learn too late: art can make the world feel, and engaging with good art helps you connect with your senses, body, and mind. Feeling such emotion may prompt thought, engagement, and even action in you.
You can find inspiration in websites and apps, like Instagram or Pinterest, and then search for similar products on Google. It’s best to visit the site that offers photos and prints in both neutral and bright colours because it’s essential to compare the feelings they give you. For example, contrasted nuances might energise and make you feel happy, whereas warm and monochromatic pictures can bring depth in you and mystery to your bedroom.
It’s also important to decide on sizes and the materials used for the drawings and pictures because they must fit your walls perfectly. Choose a brand that uses qualitative, professional materials and ensure you don’t only restrain your bedroom but make it bigger and display some piece of fine artistry in more of your rooms.
Texture and cosy elements
A bedchamber with soft textures, romantic hues, and draping fabrics will make you want to curl up and relax. Here are some ideas for incorporating texture and comfort into your bedroom:
- Arrange faux fur or satin throw pillows on your bed and other seating areas to make them look stylish.
- Add a seating, a pillow pile, or soft, comfortable pouffe to make the room look homey.
- To create a mysterious atmosphere, you can hang pastel or white sheer fabrics from a four-poster or canopy bed.
- Soft throw blankets can be placed almost anywhere or kept in a basket for tidiness.
Your bedroom size and design will determine the best fabric combination. For example, if you like your bedroom small and neat, you can limit yourself to a few throw pillows, and if you have more space, add some pouffes and a pillow pile.
Mood lighting
You can use inviting, warm and soft mood lighting to create a romantic atmosphere in any space. Choose the best mood lighting options for your area based on your existing style. Here are some suggestions:
- A dimmer-controlled crystal chandelier in the centre of the room or above the bed;
- A floor lamp with a colour-changing setting or romantic lampshade;
- String lights on your headboard, around the perimeter of your ceiling or behind your bed;
- LED candles, strategically placed throughout the room;
- Wall sconces on either side of your headboard.
Lighting options like these can bring your room ideas to life by literally putting them (and you) in the right light.
Mirrors
Mirrors are an effective trick for small, dull rooms. They make rooms appear larger, airier and brighter, making them an excellent addition to your bedroom. Whether you want a dresser mirror or a floor mirror, one piece is usually sufficient. Full-length floor mirrors are ideal because they allow you to double-check your outfits before leaving each day.
Pay attention to what it’s mirroring and position it accordingly — mirrors amplify the impact of whatever they’re reflecting. If you want to incorporate your mirror into other beautiful bedroom ideas, try wrapping it in string lights or positioning it to reflect your mood lighting.
Bed as Storage
The lower space can also be converted into a “drawer” with a cover you open at a certain level. You can mix and match shelves and drawers to configure the space to your specific needs.
Some projects create beds as a cheap and effective solution by enabling horizontal surfaces and putting mattresses on top. You can embed these structures that are usually made of wood in walls and allow them to float above the ground and free up a lot of space below.
Sometimes, architects expand the traditional bedroom’s possibilities by experimenting with levels to accommodate unusual configurations and mixed spaces and raising the bed. You can also mix your bed and furniture to create “topographies” that combine the sleeping area with house plants, storage, lighting and other valuable elements.
Lastly, consider this bed trick.
At times, the walls of your bedroom can be susceptible to scratches and dirt. A padded headboard can solve problems like these, can be purchased off the shelf or designed to order, and its benefits include reducing friction with your wall and making it a more comfortable backrest.
Because it can be made with the most diverse fabrics, colours, and textures, it can configure a decorative element that allows different forms of composition with the bed and the entire area.
