| Your bedroom should be a stylish and peaceful room | | | | your room's decor. In the warmer months, use a |
| to help you relax and recharge. It should be the | | | | cotton matelassé coverlet in linen or ivory |
| ultimate escape to help you unwind from the stresses | | | | colors. |
| of the day. | | | | * If you have a smaller bedroom, place a large hanging |
| The key to creating a great bedroom is to think about | | | | mirror over a dresser to help the room appear larger. |
| what items makes you the happiest and produces the | | | | Mirrors help to create an intimate atmosphere by |
| greatest sense of tranquility and peace. Is it chenille | | | | reflecting light. |
| fabrics, scented candles, fluffy pillows, or romantic | | | | * Change the lampshade on your lamps to a soothing |
| window treatments? Whatever it is, your bedroom is | | | | color such as gold or in a soft color that coordinates |
| your space and should be decorated accordingly. | | | | with your room. |
| The largest piece of furniture in your room should be a | | | | * Declutter your nightstand. Decorate your nightstand |
| comfortable bed. Next, select nightstands that are | | | | with a romantic lamp, a small vase of flowers, a |
| proper height for reaching from the bed. For your TV, | | | | calming scented lavender candle, and perhaps a |
| consider purchasing a beautiful piece of furniture like an | | | | picture or two. Place all books and magazines in the |
| armoire to house and perhaps hide the unit and related | | | | drawers of the nightstand or in a decorative basket |
| components. If your bedroom has adequate space for | | | | beside the bed. |
| a seating area, select a comfy chair and ottoman or a | | | | *If you need additional storage for quilts and other |
| chaise lounge that will entice you to curl up, relax, and | | | | bulky items, purchase an affordable wicker trunk and |
| read a good book. | | | | place it at the foot of the bed or another appropriate |
| Here are a few more tips to help you get started | | | | spot. |
| creating your peaceful retreat: | | | | * To invite the outdoors in, display a live potted plant |
| * Add luxurious linens to your bed in a color that | | | | such as an Asparagus Fern or a Wandering Jew on a |
| soothes your soul. Gold tones such as camel, honey | | | | decorative plant stand near a window. If a live plant is |
| and butterscotch are considered warm colors. | | | | not practical, opt for a silk plant or two, which are |
| Lavenders, blues and a few shades of green are | | | | widely available on the internet and/or in craft and |
| considered to more cool and comforting. Material | | | | decorating stores. |
| quality and style are equally important as the color in | | | | Last but not least, consider adding a new color of paint |
| selecting linens for your bed. | | | | to your room to enhance your bedroom's decor. You |
| Select bed sheets with a minimum thread count of | | | | can paint an accent wall for a focal point and even |
| 200 or 300-400 for luxury quality. Thread count is the | | | | paint a faux fireplace to lend added charm. Consider |
| number of threads woven into one square inch of | | | | painting doors and molding a contrasting color to the |
| fabric. The higher the thread count, the smoother and | | | | wall paint for a vibrant look. |
| softer the sheets will be. | | | | In addition, there are numerous texturing paints and |
| * If your bedroom has hardwood floors, lay a plush | | | | glazes, as well as do-it-yourself faux painting kits on |
| area rug down to comfort and cushion your feet. | | | | the market today to help you transform your walls and |
| * Place fluffy pillows in assorted sizes, styles, and | | | | achieve the overall look of your peaceful bedroom |
| textures on your bed for an inviting feel. | | | | retreat. |
| * In cooler months, throw a soft and cozy chenille | | | | Good luck in creating your perfect bedroom! |
| blanket on your bed in a warm color that compliments | | | | |