Too often, our bedroom decor is put on the back burner because it’s a room that our guests never see. What we’re left with is a lackluster cavern with bare walls, drab bedding, and mismatched furniture – not exactly an inspiring haven to relax and recharge. If the sight of your bedroom gives you insomnia, then it’s time for a change. With a few simple tips, you can give your sanctuary a face lift without breaking the bank. Below we share some inspiration that will help you take your master retreat from stale to swoon-worthy!
Set the mood with color
Violet and other shades of purple have a calming effect
The bedroom colors you choose can have a powerful effect on how you feel when you lay down your head at night. So don’t let the color palette be an afterthought. Dare to use dark, romantic colors in your bedroom to create the feeling of a cozy cocoon, such as Ultra Violet, the Pantone color of the year. Provocative purple hues like Ultra Violet are often used in meditation spaces to evoke a spiritual atmosphere – so it’s no wonder that they also create restful master retreats. A rich color like Ultra Violet begs for the full-on embrace of a warm, moody, and mysterious bedroom sanctuary, mingling well with saturated complementary colors like red, blue, black, and gray. Not quite ready to dive in with a dramatic color like the Pantone color of the year? Then consider wrapping your walls in the color’s calmer, grayish-hued cousins like amethyst, lilac, or dusky lavender, that are also versatile and soothing.
Turn the bed into an inviting oasis
Start with a fun jewel-toned bed and then accessorize to your heart’s content!
There’s something instantly soothing about walking into your bedroom to see a plush, inviting, beautifully-made bed. So one of the most dramatic upgrades you can make to your master retreat is to swap out your bedding and headboard for something that looks and feels more luxurious. A rich wall color accentuates the gorgeous lines of a curvy upholstered headboard and natural textured bedding. On the other hand, a jewel-toned velvet upholstered headboard with bold bedding can be the star of the show against more muted walls. No matter which route you choose, think of your bed in terms of layers: start with a foundation of crisp sheets, top with a billowy comforter and large pillow shams, and cap it off with a throw blanket and several accent pillows in different textures and colors. Your bed will look so sumptuous; you’ll want to jump right in!
Tie it all together with accents
An unexpected side table can elevate your space.
Great rooms are all about balance. So look for accent pieces that punctuate the space without overwhelming the decor. For example, offset rich walls, plush bedding, and a tufted bed with modern wood and metal accent tables as nightstands. Or, turn a masculine rustic industrial console table into a pretty vanity with the addition of an upholstered chair and a bouquet of seasonal flowers. Play with the balance of different shapes when you’re choosing wall decor to go over your bed, too. Consider hanging a round mirror over a square headboard, or rectangular artwork over a curvy bed.
Bring in a cozy lounge chair to complete the look
To give your bedroom a real five-star feel, introduce some additional seating. Add a tufted storage bench at the end of the bed as a place to sit down and put on shoes as you’re heading out the door. Or, tuck a stylish upholstered leather chair in the corner for reading and lounging. It’s these personal touches that really turn a bedroom into a sanctuary.
Bedrooms are meant to be a place to escape the bustle of daily life. So no matter how you design your master retreat, the most important thing is that you create a haven where you can slow down, relax, and recharge – leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. You deserve it!
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