Are you looking for bedroom design advice? We’ve got you covered, though. The key to successful bedroom design is striking the ideal mix between aesthetic and utility. It’s not simple, so we’ve put together a ten-step success guide to help you build a bedroom that not only looks lovely and fits your style, but also functions well. Since we spend a whopping third of our lives sleeping, surely making a small investment in this space is worthwhile.
WHERE DO YOU START WHEN DESIGNING A BEDROOM?
It can be difficult to know where to begin when creating a bedroom, but you should always take into account all the factors that will finally result in harmony in your home. But if you want a simple starting point, we advise making a mood board first. Start compiling your favorite bedroom decor ideas by visiting Pinterest or flipping through periodicals. Soon, you’ll start to notice recurring motifs emerge—the same colors, styles, and patterns—and you’ll be able to envision how your room will ultimately look.
The next step is to evaluate your actual space and consider what will actually function. Examine your bedroom’s size, shape, natural light levels, and any other characteristics you would need to consider more carefully when it comes time to furnishing it.
CHOOSE THE BEST COLOR FOR YOUR BEDROOM
If your room faces north and is a touch chilly, you may want to think about warm paint colors or even sombre colors in order to give the impression of larger space.
When establishing a mood in your area, color is crucial. So, painting your bedroom should be one of your first priorities when designing one. It should also be completed before bringing all of your furniture in.
By picking the right color for your bedroom, you can increase the amount of natural light that enters the space and ensure that the color scheme encourages rest and relaxation rather than overstimulating you right before bed.
There is a wide range of bedroom paint color options, but think about going with a serene and subdued color scheme to be on the safe side. If you do want to introduce something dramatic, choose subdued, toned-down colors instead; for instance, sage green over brilliant grass green.
It makes sense that a grey bedroom color scheme is still incredibly popular. It has a somewhat more vibrant vibe than white while yet being elegant and calming. We really love pink right now, and terracotta and plaster are other warm, cozy colors that are very on vogue.
While painting is a quick way to achieve success, wallpaper and feature walls are also fantastic ways to breathe new life into a room. Wallpaper is a great remedy for plain bedroom walls. It enhances any bedroom design with visual interest, texture, and warmth and is a particularly helpful tip for making small bedrooms appears larger. Choose wallpaper with a subtle pattern to provide depth or a striking pattern to draw attention to your bedroom walls.
PLAN THE BEST BEDROOM LAYOUT
A crucial aspect of bedroom design is deciding how to arrange your furniture. Even if you might not have much freedom, it’s still wise to plan out your space on graph paper while considering the direction that the sun will be shining from.
Place your bed in the centre and arrange all other furnishings around it. Larger bedrooms will allow for more creativity, so you could choose to position the bed in the middle of the room. In a rectangular room, it is better to position the bed lengthways. Consider positioning the bed in a corner when designing the arrangement of a tiny bedroom to maximize available space.
Now take into account the amount of space (and money) you have for bedroom storage. Even in a small bedroom or one that is awkwardly shaped, like a loft bedroom, fitted bedroom furniture will offer a more effective use of space while also being more expensive and formal-looking. Although mismatched furniture should not be avoided, you should attempt to have a dressing table and bedside tables. Moreover, you’ll need to include something for clothing storage if you don’t have a separate closet.
Consider the size, shape, and height of your area when planning a loft conversion to see if it can accommodate any furniture or storage you have in mind.
Consider installing an en-suite if your bedroom is big and the closest bathroom is on a separate floor. Without requiring a permit, an en suite bathroom can be added, but it must abide by building codes.
Alternately, additional bedroom space can be converted into a dressing room; for ideas, see our selection of dressing rooms.
CHOOSE THE BEST BED FOR YOUR BEDROOM DESIGN
Selecting a bed involves more than just selecting a stylish bed frame. Choose a bed frame instead that best meets your needs. Are you lacking in bedroom storage, for instance, and would benefit from a bed with a storage headboard, a bed that lifts up to expose concealed storage in the base, or a divan with built-in drawers? Is a king-sized bed frame truly necessary, or might a double bed be used to conserve space?
What about the design of the bed? It should support your broader strategy, but it can also set it. A bed with an upholstered, padded headboard is ideal if you want to add a sense of luxury or a splash of pattern or color. If your taste is for a sleek, minimalist appearance with a Nordic edge, use a plain, white-washed timber frame.
INVEST IN PRACTICAL BEDROOM FURNITURE
Whether to choose fitted units or freestanding units is the first decision to be made when selecting bedroom furniture. Your bedroom’s shape will play a role in your decision; oddly shaped rooms (which are frequent in older homes) will benefit from a custom fitted solution. With carefully selected furniture sets or an eclectic mix of bedside tables, bedroom storage units, and a freestanding closet, more uniform areas in newer homes will function best.
If you like to change up the look of your bedroom, freestanding choices can be significantly less expensive than fitted units and can be replaced every few years. If there is one guideline you must go by while selecting bedroom furniture, it is to choose items that also serve as storage. Avoiding visual overload by selecting furniture with delicate or light-colored frames will help the bedroom feel bigger, less formal, and brighter.
BRING IN SMALL STORAGE PIECES
Bedroom storage solutions should be both aesthetically pleasing and practical. If you have enough room for a variety of storage containers and a lot of items that need organizing and sorting, think about mixing and matching your bedroom storage. Also, you can select a bedroom storage set, matching your bedside cabinets to your wardrobe and bed frame and adding a bench or chest for additional storage.
GET YOUR DRAPES RIGHT
To make your bedroom appear larger and brighter, you should make the most of the natural light that enters it during the day. It’s a delicate balance, but at night you obviously want the room to be as dark as possible. Our top pick for a bedroom is a light, flowy curtain paired with a black-out blind since shutters are a terrific alternative because you can control how much light enters the room, but they may be pricey.
AND INVEST IN ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING TOO
While incorporating natural light into the design of a bedroom is important, the majority of us will spend more time in bed at night, so it’s essential to make the most of artificial lighting by employing a creative lighting plan.
Consider dimmer bedside lamps, wall lights, or even a row of fairy lights strung along your headboard for calm, diffused lighting. If your dressing table has good task lighting and your closet has integrated lighting, for example, you may discover that you don’t need a ceiling light. But, in a room with high ceilings, a chandelier or large lampshade will serve as a decorative focal point.
DON’T FORGET BEDROOM FLOORING
The goal of choosing bedroom flooring is to increase warmth and comfort. Obviously, carpet is the most common type of flooring for bedrooms, but solid wood flooring is also a fantastic alternative because it can still feel warm underfoot, especially if you add a rug.
But, solid wood is a pricey option; as an alternative, think about engineered wood flooring, which will generally be slightly less expensive but still be strong and practically indistinguishable from solid wood. If money is tight, you might want to think about laminate or vinyl flooring, with better alternatives accurately resembling wood, or you could paint pine floorboards.
MAKE YOUR SPACE YOUR OWN WITH PERSONAL DÉCOR
Any bedroom design, no matter how big or tiny, can benefit from a few finishing touches. Your own preferences and financial constraints will determine how you select bedroom accessories: Invest in a high-quality rug to instantly transform your bedroom’s appearance; layer pillows and blankets to increase comfort; build a gallery wall to add interest and color; put up photographs and photos to personalize the space; and use houseplants to foster a healthy environment.
