Is your bedroom décor stuck in a rut? Are you suffering from major boredom in the bedroom, style-wise? Then it’s time to spice things up a bit. Here are seven ways to revitalize your bedroom decor—and make your escape from the rest of the world an enjoyable one.
1. Change Your Look with a Headboard
Not only does an upholstered headboard add instant style to any bedroom, it also gives you a chance to infuse your own personality into your room. Make it masculine with straight lines and leather or go glamorous with a sultry shape, luxe material and nail head trim. You can’t loose with any combination you choose.
2. Create a Focal Point
Make a statement on the wall space above your headboard with a striking focal point. Consider hanging a large-scale mirror or artwork, creating a mini-gallery with a grid of framed photos, or framing your bed with a panel of fabric for welcome pattern and color. Or, try a combination of any of the above as we’ve done here.
3. Hang a Chandelier Over Your Bed
Once reserved for grand entrances and formal dining rooms, chandeliers have made their way into the bedroom. And why shouldn’t you add the same kind of luxurious ambiance to your personal space? Draw the eye to the main feature in your room by hanging your lighting fixture centered over your bed. Just be sure to leave enough clearance so you won’t bump your head when you sit up in bed.
4. Float Your Bed
Consider floating your bed away from the walls for a change of pace. It may feel a little unorthodox, but you might find that it opens up the room, creating a spacious feeling and improving the traffic flow. Depending on your space, you can float your bed at an angle or move it to the center of the room to create functionality and visual interest.
5. Play with Patterns
The bedroom provides plenty of opportunities to make a splash with patterns – so do! Start with the centerpiece of your room, the bed. Look for a comforter in a show-stopping print, then layer in accenting prints with your throw pillows, seating, rug or window treatments. Using a variety of patterns adds tons of visual interest, and as long as you mix the scale of the prints and use a cohesive color palette to pull it all together, you’ll love the look.
6. Throw Down a Rug
Give yourself a warm surface to walk on when your feet hit the floor in the morning with an area rug. The right rug also enhances your decorating scheme by adding coordinating color and texture. If you choose a pattern, be sure to pull at least one of the colors from your bedding, wall art or window treatments. Alternatively, if you already have a lot of pattern in your room, go easy on the eyes with a solid color.
7. Add a Bench
The foot of the bed is a natural place for extra seating. Add a bench or ottoman to create a comfortable spot to sit and tie your shoes, toss an extra blanket or, yes, to even throw your clothes. Better yet, make it upholstered for that extra hit of color.