Styling a Bedroom: Our Top Tips
Your bedroom is the place where dreams are made. It’s your sanctuary, your retreat from the hustle and bustle of the outside world - or at least, it should be. Whether you’re moving house or simply looking to revamp your space, B2C Furniture’s style savants have got some simple tips on how to style a bedroom to create a space that evokes serenity and sophistication. We’ll walk you through the five pillars of bedroom styling, and provide you with enough inspiration to fill your Pinterest board to the max. But before we get there, there are some important aesthetic factors to think about. So, let’s get to it.
What to Consider Before Styling Your Bedroom
Before you rush off to your nearest Homemaker Centre, it’s important to take some time to think about the look you want to achieve. This can prevent you from getting overwhelmed by the amount of stores, brands, and products available, and keep you focused on your interior goals. Choose a certain bedroom style or theme that appeals to you, and set your sights in that direction.
Colour Scheme
Choosing a colour scheme is one of the first decisions you should make before starting your bedroom styling journey. If you’re renting, think about the colour of your bed linen, artwork, and other decor. If you’re a homeowner, you may also want to factor in the colour of your walls, ceiling, and carpet. To encourage a deep and peaceful night’s sleep, you should select a colour scheme that is soft and neutral or dark and moody. Avoid bright primary colours like fire engine red and lime green.
Decor
Wall art, floral arrangements, pillows, throws, rugs, and other decorative accents enhance the visual interest of your room. By choosing pieces that resonate with you and tie in with your overall theme, you can personalise your space while creating focal points. Play around with different textures, heights, colours, and patterns to create arrangements that suit your bedroom best.
Bed Frames (Queen, King, Double, Single)
Perhaps the most important piece of furniture in your bedroom is your bed frame. To choose the right size, measure the dimensions of your room and select the size that is as large as possible without overwhelming your space (or breaking your budget). Double beds suit smaller bedrooms, while Queen beds and King beds require a larger room. Single beds are great for kids and teens, or even guest rooms.
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Type of Bedroom (Adult, Kids, Toddler, etc…)
It goes without saying that one of the most important considerations when styling a bedroom is the person who will be occupying the space. If you are designing your own room, will you be sharing it with a partner? Or, if you’re styling your kids’ bedroom, think about their individual styles and how you can incorporate this into their space to create a room that is both meaningful and inviting.
Bedside Tables
Bedside tables are those all-important storage pieces that can add both functionality and flair to your bedroom. Decorate them with lamps, candles, trinket boxes, and other decorative accents, or create a chic bedside vignette to keep your clutter under control. Choose bedside tables that are around the same height or slightly higher than the top of your mattress for the most comfortable and convenient positioning.
Our Top 5 Tips to Styling a Bedroom
Now for the fun part: bringing your style ideas to life. With your colour scheme, room dimensions, and personal aesthetic in mind, it’s time to go shopping!
Choosing the Right Bed
A bed isn’t just a piece of furniture, it’s an investment that can have a considerable impact on your quality of life. After all, we spend approximately 33% of our lives sleeping. Your bed can also be the perfect spot to read, journal, practice mindfulness, or simply relax with your thoughts. With this in mind, you’ll want to consider your sleeping position, the material the bed is made of, the firmness that feels right to you, and the price of the bed. It’s best to test out a variety of mattresses to find ‘the one’.
The Perfect Rug
Soft and warm beneath your feet (especially in the colder months), a rug can add a cozy feel to your space. Consider the texture and style; wool rugs are perfect for rustic interiors, while jute rugs are made from thicker, rougher fibres and contribute an organic feel to a room. You should also consider the positioning and shape of your rug; rectangular rugs can frame your bed nicely, while round rugs can create a snug reading nook underneath an armchair or chaise longue.
Wall Paint
If you’re a homeowner or a tenant who’s received permission from your landlord, painting your bedroom walls can add a seamless, finished look to your overall style. If you choose to create a feature wall, this can create an appealing focal point, and different finishes (matte, eggshell, semi-gloss, or high-gloss) can add an interesting textural element. As aforementioned, it’s best to select neutral, calming tones to aid in relaxation and sleep health.
Storage Room
Thoughtfully chosen storage pieces can enhance your bedroom’s style and space by reducing visual clutter and making your bedroom appear more spacious. Bedside tables, chests of drawers, and bed frames with hidden storage drawers are innovative designs that can help you meet your storage needs.
Add Texture to the Room
Texture is one of the most commonly overlooked and undervalued areas of interior design. Working across a variety of media, textural elements can add interest to your bedroom and contribute to its atmosphere and sense of cohesion. From rugs, curtains, pillows and throws to wood, artwork, furniture upholstery, and greenery, you can experiment with texture in many different ways. Contrasting textures work to stimulate the senses, adding tactile and visual appeal to your space.
Importance of Styling a Bedroom
Your bedroom is your home’s most personal and intimate space, and should be an inviting space, and somewhere you feel most comfortable. Incorporating the right stylistic elements into your bedroom is key in creating a mellow and inviting ambience. Fill your vision board with our bedroom collection, including our high-quality hardwood furniture and our range of premium rugs. We’ll help you create a bedroom worth dreaming about.
