| How do you go about decorating a master bedroom? | | | | bedroom decor and serve as a backdrop to the |
| There are several key decisions that need to be | | | | accent colors in the room. |
| made, and all are of equal importance in your bedroom | | | | The accent colors when decorating a master |
| interior design and decor. | | | | bedroom should include at least one, preferably two |
| First, determine how your furniture is going to be | | | | colors that appear in other rooms of your home. That |
| placed in the master bedroom. Is a sitting area a | | | | way you are being consistent in your color scheme |
| possibility in the space? What size bed do you have, | | | | from room to room. It is perfectly fine to introduce a |
| or plan to have, and will it fit comfortably into the | | | | new color in the master bedroom makeover, as it |
| room? I have worked with clients who want to | | | | gives the space personality and uniqueness. |
| increase the size of their bed, but it doesn't fit well in | | | | Lighting is the next significant element in decorating a |
| their room. You want to have about two feet minimum | | | | master bedroom. Generally you will have a |
| on either side of the bed for easy access. | | | | combination of lighting. Task lighting includes a light next |
| Determining the focal point of the room is key in | | | | the the bed for reading; you'll have mood lighting, which |
| decorating a master bedroom as well as other rooms. | | | | could be a chandelier or ceiling fan with a dimmer |
| When you walk into the space where are your eyes | | | | switch. You may also have a lamp or two in the room |
| drawn? It might be a beautiful view out a window or | | | | for warm, moderate lighting. Try to stay away from |
| door wall, possibly the largest wall in the room, or it | | | | one overhead light with a bright, glaring globe. Definitely |
| could be a lovely fireplace. Whatever the case, place | | | | not a mood setter! |
| the bed so that it is on the focal point wall or facing the | | | | The specifics of accessories such as bed dressings, |
| focal point whenever possible. | | | | window treatments and artwork are very personal, |
| You might consider painting the focal point wall an | | | | according to your home's style and decor when |
| accent color, either a deeper shade of your selected | | | | decorating a master bedroom. For example, having an |
| wall color or another color in your palette. Just | | | | array of pillows in varying shapes and sizes looks |
| remember as you select these shades that the overall | | | | inviting and romantic, and would look great in many |
| effect of decorating ideas for the master bedroom is | | | | decor styles. However, if your style is contemporary to |
| soothing and calming. | | | | modern, it will look out of place. |
| Avoid overcrowding your master bedroom with | | | | Other master bedroom decor and makeover ideas |
| furniture and clutter. If you have inherited an antique | | | | include the use of small area rugs in the room, both for |
| bedroom set that can barely be squeezed into your | | | | comfort and decor style. Window treatments should |
| space, eliminate one of the pieces and use it in another | | | | allow light in during the day but provide for privacy at |
| room. Utilize the drawers in nightstands, dressers and | | | | night. Soften the windows/doorwalls with fabric, such |
| the space in your closet keep thing out of sight. Scout | | | | as a valance or side panels. Bed dressings are |
| around your house or do some shopping to find unique | | | | available in every size, pattern and price point, so the |
| pieces that can be used as storage. | | | | decision there will depend upon the decor style you |
| If your master bedroom suite is large enough to | | | | are creating. Not sure what your style is? Find out |
| accommodate a sitting area, select a chair (or a pair | | | | more here! |
| of chairs) that are comfortable and upholstered, with | | | | The most important concept for decorating a master |
| soft edges and corners. | | | | bedroom is to make certain that you have the things |
| The next bedroom decor idea for the master | | | | you love surrounding you. When you walk into that |
| bedroom is the color palette for the space. Most of | | | | room, you want to feel absolutely comfortable, safe |
| the time you will find that neutral type colors on the | | | | and secure, and that includes seeing the artwork and |
| walls work best, as they have a soothing presence. | | | | accessories that you love. No matter where you live |
| Note that 'white walls' were not mentioned. There are | | | | or how often you move, surrounding yourself with the |
| literally hundreds of shades of neutrals that will give | | | | things your love in the privacy of the master bedroom |
| warmth, interest and cohesiveness to the master | | | | will help make the house your home. |