As you are pondering bedroom design ideas, consider this: “Real comfort, visual and physical, is vital to every room,” Mark Hampton, the famed interior designer, was quoted saying. This adage is perhaps nowhere more true than in the bedroom, a place of rest and retreat. “Of all the rooms in a home, bedrooms might have the most significant impact on well-being and mood,” says Ximena Rodriguez, principal and director of interior design of CetraRuddy in New York City. A chamber makeover needs calming elements that make it relaxing to rest in, but it also has to be a space that keeps you from waking up on the wrong side of the bed.
“A bedroom is a unique anchor point of the home, a temple of sleep and rest, and an intimate place to express personality and create serenity,” says Andrew Bowen, partner and head of ASH Staging in New York City. To refresh the aesthetic of a bedroom in impactful ways, Bowen advises changing up the focal points through the clever use of texture, textiles, and color—all design components that don't require a hard-core renovation.
One of the easiest bedroom design ideas can be as simple as moving your bed to a new spot. Approach the layout in a way that when you enter the room, the bed is the star. “Whenever I design a main bedroom, I make the bed the central focus,” says Melanie Thomas of Melanie Thomas Design in Los Angeles. “The bed should be the focal point of the room, so place it in a position that immediately takes center stage.” Thomas notes that you can truly highlight the bed by adding a soft and subtle headboard or hanging a tapestry overhead. According to feng shui, a bed should command the room. “One of my favorite bedroom transformation tips is to design for light,” Rodriguez says. “Thinking about how sun and shadow play over the room throughout a day can help you plan simple yet impactful changes like repainting your walls in a cool, calming color, or placing works of art to catch light in compelling ways.”
Make your bed properly
Sleep affects your overall health, mood, and energy, so your bed itself is naturally one of the biggest priorities in the bedroom. “Bed styling and layers have become a major focal point,” says Genovese. “There is nothing like climbing into a stylish but comfortable bed.”
” Even something as basic as a mattress topper can make a difference. You'll also want to change up the bedding material seasonally. Look for cooling percale for warmer months, or sateen for the chilly weather to add a bit of warmth, says Dean Tomihama, vice president of of creative design for Sferra, an Italian fine linen brand.
Update the headboard
A headboard is an oft overlooked real estate of bedroom design. Toronto-based Jaclyn Genovese of Spaces By Jacflash notes that investing in something that is perfectly designed for your lifestyle and personal taste is a must. Consider switching it up to make a statement. “Running the headboard the length of the wall also adds a cozy, cocooning feel ,” adds London- and New York City-based designer Natalia Miyar, founder of Natalia Miyar Atelier. Miyar often designs unique headboards in bold, dynamic fabrics.
“With the bed anchoring the design, it's easy to save on accents to complete the space. ” Whether you opt for an artsy velvet creation or a cushioned arch, a statement headboard can become part of the room's architecture. When paired with crisp bedding and colorful cushions and throws, the bed can take on a new personality, transforming a room with no need for a hammer.
