| The bedroom should be a comfortable place of | | | | prefer blinds or shades, go for it - anything that will |
| refuge. Somewhere you look forward to retiring to | | | | enhance the look. But whatever you choose should be |
| every night. In fact, it should be so relaxing that you | | | | both practical and aesthetic. If your window faces a |
| have to be dragged out of it for duty calls everyday! If | | | | great outdoors, and most bedrooms do, you will want |
| the best you can do when you remember your | | | | a window treatment that opens up to the beauty |
| bedroom is wish the night didn't begin until after 2a.m, | | | | outside while maintaining the privacy you need. |
| then you need to do something about it! Could it be the | | | | A little furniture in the bedroom is alright. Leave it at a |
| colors that put you in a horrible mood? Your bed? | | | | minimum so that it does not look crowded. If you like |
| Perhaps it's the entire setting in the room? Let's | | | | working in the bedroom, a comfortable chair and desk |
| explore some tips that will help transform your | | | | or armoire will serve you well. You may need a lamp |
| bedroom. | | | | for working at your desk. Remember to keep all the |
| The color on your bedroom walls should be warm, | | | | furniture in rhythm with the rest of the room. You can |
| cosy and lively. It should have a relaxing effect and | | | | have a display shelf or table where all your souvenirs, |
| add warmth to the room. Red, orange and green are | | | | trophies, photos and favorite artwork go. A little |
| good. Steer clear of dull colors which have a tendency | | | | bookcase in the bedroom is also great. This way, your |
| to dampen one's mood. Match everything else in the | | | | books are well organized. |
| room around these colors. This includes the carpet or | | | | The bedroom is the one room where you can bare |
| area rug, curtains and bed linen. Choose rich designs | | | | your soul so go on and be as original and creative as |
| that add a luxurious feel to the room. Be original in your | | | | you can. If you enjoy decorating rooms along themes, |
| patterns and invent a design from a symbol you like. | | | | you can do the same with the bedroom. Develop your |
| Keep it all harmonious so that you do not end up with | | | | own theme or adopt one of the many themes being |
| a shaggy look. To avoid using too many patterns, have | | | | used everywhere. The essence of a theme is to dwell |
| some pieces in rich tones complementing the primary | | | | on a given aspect and it can be inspired by all sorts of |
| colors in the room. | | | | things, both major and minor. Dwell on nature, the |
| Your flooring should be comfortable and warm. A rich | | | | ocean, go Oriental, Egyptian, ancient or modern. The |
| carpet beneath your feet is luxurious. Your feet will | | | | most important thing is that your bedroom looks inviting |
| appreciate stepping on it every morning. Don't limit | | | | and makes you want to stay there longer. |
| yourself to using curtains only for the windows. If you | | | | |