Your bedroom is the most personal space in your entire home, and the room where you relax, recharge and sleep, so it stands to reason that it should also be the most comfortable and – let’s face it, luxurious – space, too.
But if you’ve neglected it up until now and have yet to give it the lavish makeover it deserves, then now might just be the time to do it. As lockdown continues, we’re spending more time at home than ever before – so why not make the most of it and get started on that opulent overhaul today?
It doesn’t take much to create a feeling of luxury, and combining rich colours and tactile textures, adding a few accessories and keeping clutter to a minimum will all have your room on the road to stylish sophistication.
To help you get started, we’ve rounded up some simple tips to turn things around for you – promising you your most relaxing and restorative bedroom ever.
Bed
There’s no denying that your bed is at the very heart of your bedroom, and given that we spend eight hours or more asleep each night, it’s the most important piece of furniture you’ll ever own. If your bed isn’t providing you the comfort and support you need then it might be time to invest in a new mattress – nobody wants to be waking up each morning with a neck or backache, and nor do they have to.
Nowadays, receiving a mattress delivery is easier than ever – in fact, you can even get them inside a box. Head to Simplyrest.com for some of the latest reviews and product suggestions from the best bed in the box mattress brands.
With any luxurious bed set-up comes some quality, high-end bedding – so why not treat yourself to some Egyptian cotton or silk sheets and some super soft pillows to ensure a good night’s sleep? It’s the perfect opportunity to do some shopping for luxury homeware online and perhaps pay your favourite designer’s site a visit or two.
Statement pieces
One-of-a-kind statement pieces are the key to creating an opulent feel to be proud of. Avoid matchy-matchy furniture sets and opt for antique finds or modern twists on period pieces. A gilded dresser or a velvet arm chair can add some stylish flair to an otherwise minimalistic bedroom. Always remember though, that less is more – so don’t go overboard on the beautiful furnishings or they could actually end up detracting from the space overall. Just one or two will do the trick.
The same goes for clutter; keep it to a minimum to allow your statement pieces of furniture to really stand out. Have a good clear out and keep papers and magazines filed away – ideally in your home office. Put books back on their shelves and clear your dressing table and bedside table of all but a few carefully chosen accessories and trinkets.
Soft furnishings
Adding texture and warmth to your bedroom with a plush new rug is one of the quickest and easiest ways to up the style factor and from traditional tapestry prints to modern designs, there’s a beautiful designer rug out there for you. By choosing either matching or complementary colours, you can instantly pull your entire bedroom together – sometimes, all it takes is the simplest of touches to make the biggest difference.
Pillows and throws in a complementary colour palette can instantly add interest, so go to town on you bed and sofa. Mixing plain but textured pieces with one or two patterned accent pieces can make for a stylish and sophisticated effect with minimal effort.
Art
Add interest to bare walls by choosing a piece of statement artwork or two. Not only will this inject a good dose of personality, but it will also add a unique and luxurious feel to your space – like a boutique hotel, but better.
If you can, then why not get hold of an original by one of your favourite artists? More often than not, buying original art is a sound investment for the future as well as a great way to add a little flair and sophistication to your bedroom.
Add some greenery
Inject some life into your room by adding some greenery. It’s simple, effective and takes just minutes. From large ferns to succulents, choose a few of your favourites and place them in strategic places around the room. How about a tall standing plant beside the bed, or some potted plants on your dresser?
Opt for one or two larger plants or a few smaller ones – once again, minimalism is key. Bringing some nature into your bedroom, or anywhere else in the house, for that matter, has been shown to be beneficial to our mental health and wellbeing, so it’s worth the extra effort to take care of them.
Transforming your bedroom to a luxurious space you’ll love to spend your time in couldn’t be easier – so why not get started today?
