Looking for some interior design tips to make your bedroom more stylish? There’s a lot to be said for having a room that you love and can melt into at the end of a busy day. And it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune! Leanne Abrahams shares her top tips for turning your master bedroom into the retreat you’ve always dreamed of.
Your bedroom should be the one place where you can go to escape the chaos of family life. A main bedroom should enhance a sense of calm, encourage relaxation, and have a touch of luxury thrown in for good measure! But in reality, they quickly become the room we hide with a closed door when guests come over and quite often are the least prettiest place in our home. Usually it’s because, well, who can be bothered putting in the effort to make this room nice when no one ever sees it but you! So give your style a shake up and try these ideas to give yourself a room you can be proud of.
1. Splash out on paint or wallpaper
Painting is the easiest and most effective way to transform your master bedroom. Paint instantly lifts a space out of its dreary state into changes it into a fresh, modern room. Go for colours that are neutral and fresh like white and grey, or a feature wall in a calming accent colour. Blues, greens and greys are calm colours and are known for enhancing a serene mood, which are ideal for the bedroom. If you you’re not keen to go all out with paint, opt for a feature wall of wallpaper in a modern print. There are so many designs and styles that work with all kinds of décor, and even the smallest feature wallpaper wall can make all the difference!
2. Update your bed linen
Old sheets can quickly become tired-looking on the bed, so invest in new bed linen. They look and feel amazing, and can be the finishing touch to your room. Make sure you don’t go for too much pattern as this can make the room feel busy and become distracting. Simple designs are the way to go, and choose colours that tie in with the accents of the room and compliment the colour palette.
3. Hang that artwork!
Artwork is expensive, we know. But there are so many great options out there that aren’t going to cost you the earth. Most artists offer a print option for all original artwork, allowing you to feature something you love for a fraction of the price. And honestly, artwork adds so much to the room. It gives the room personality and purpose. Even a couple of small prints clustered together can make your master bedroom feel like a more inviting space you’ll want to be in long after the kids have gone to bed.
4. Create your own personalised zone
Find that unused corner in your room and turn it into a zone creating the space that suits you. A dressing table to apply make up, a reading nook for night reading, a day bed for down time with hubby, a hanging chair for lazy Sunday morning reading… the list goes on! Every master bedroom needs a space to unwind that’s NOT on the bed. It will allow your room to become the place you’ll seek out after hours, or even in the early mornings before the chaos of the day begins.
Leanne Abrahams if from Lily Rose Interiors and you can find more of her work here.