Sinking your head into a pile of plush pillows and sumptuous sheets after a long day can feel like the ultimate reward. But, if this feeling is typically reserved for hotel stays and weekends away, it’s time to give your bedroom a well-deserved makeover. Read on to find out how to create a luxurious oasis in your own bedroom.
Eliminate Clutter
Before you bring in anything new, the first step should be removing clutter from the bedroom. Piles of laundry, miscellaneous piles on the dressers and nightstands, unfinished projects and other odds and ends have no place in the bedroom. A truly luxurious bedroom retreat should be a serene and calm space, which you can accomplish by starting with a blank canvas.
Add Something Soft Underfoot
Even if your entire home is hardwood, carpet is an excellent choice for a bedroom, as it helps you feel enveloped with coziness from head to toe. However, if carpeting isn’t your preference, then a thick, plush rug will create the same effect in a material such as wool.
Layer the Window Treatments
Creating an optimal sleep environment starts with keeping the room as dark as possible. From a functional standpoint, blackout shades should be at the top of your bedroom makeover list. And they should ideally be automated. For an additional design element, hanging curtains to frame the window will add height, drama and a decorative element. Adding curtains will also serve as an extra layer to further block out the light.
Set the Foundation With Bedding
The key to a healthy night’s rest begins with the foundation of your bed — the mattress. Knowing your sleep position, your partner’s sleep position, any physical ailments will help guide you as you select a new mattress.
Bedding Details
Natural fiber sheets will help regulate your body temperature during both hot and cold nights. To create a designer-styled bed, keep your pillows to the top quarter of the bed so it doesn’t look overdone.
Layer Your Signature Scent
Giving your bedroom a signature scent will signal your brain that it’s time to rest and relax. If lavender is your go-to sleep scent, layer it throughout the room to maximize its benefits by diffusing, spritzing your bedding and lighting a candle as part of your bedtime ritual.
Stagger the Lighting
Various types of lighting will add ambiance and will create a soothing environment. In addition to a statement piece, such as a chandelier, add sconces and table lamps to be able to select the level of lighting you want. To further elevate your lighting, replace the lampshades on the sconces and table lamps to create a visual impact.
