Do you love your bedroom? Is it a place of refuge you can go to at the end of the day to feel relaxed? If not, why not redecorate it? Your bedroom is the place where you can really express yourself and your interests.
Here are some tips to help you on your way.
One option is to embrace nature.
Bring in tranquility and relaxation by choosing a color palette of rich chocolate brown, fern, evergreen, and leafy greens.
Earth tones are great because they give you a connection with nature.
You may even want to take it a step further and add natural elements like stone to your décor.
Some find it sophisticated to use an black and white scheme in decorating.
The paint the walls all white and mix in black accessories like curtains, lamps and furniture.
This is a risky move, however since it can look and feel cold unless you take care to mix in other neutrals.
Blue is a classic backdrop for bedrooms.
It can be dressed up or down and looks good with a variety of woods and other colors for accessories.
Blue reminds one of water and is restful and calming.
There are really no shades of blue to avoid and it can be made to look masculine or feminine.
If you're going to paint, why not go bold? Don't be afraid to play with color.
It's just paint, you can easily redo it for little cost.
If you're still uncertain why not paint the walls a neutral color and layer in bright accessories or bedding? White on white is the choice of some designers but it's difficult for amateurs.
It requires an eye for texture and pattern that most people don't have.
White on white can appear frigid and boring without the right technique.
White is best used as an accent color and not for the background.
Do you fancy red? It's a bold statement for sure.
It is thought to exude energy and aggression so you may not want to use it in the bedroom.
Some may see it as romantic, however.
A better option is to use rich shades of purple and dark woods if your goal is to set the mood for romance.
It will look elegant and also be relaxing.