Interior designers have several clever tricks to make their bedrooms look amazing, which you can easily apply to your space.

You’ve probably heard of staging (carefully arranging furniture and decor to create an inviting atmosphere) and color coordination. 

And there are plenty more to sink your teeth into. This article covers them below.

Stylish Bed Frame

Your bed frame can anchor your interior design, whether minimal, Scandi, or cottage-chic. There are plenty of options, but these are the main styles:

• Sleigh beds (scrolls at both ends)
• Winged headboard beds
• Divan bases (space-saving)
• Low bed frames
• Ornamental metal bed frames

You can also get built-in storage for your bedding and seasonal clothes – ottoman beds are great, but drawers aren’t to be sniffed at. 

Make a Layered Bed

The one thing professional interior designers do to give their bedrooms the edge is make a fantastic, layered bed. 

The steps are easy:

Base layer: Fitted sheet 

• Start with a high-quality fitted sheet
• Ensure it fits snugly on the mattress

Second layer: Flat sheet  

• Place a flat sheet face-down on top of the fitted sheet
• Tuck in the sides and bottom for a neat appearance

Third layer: Duvet 

• Add a lightweight blanket or thin quilt
• This layer provides warmth without bulk

Fourth layer: Pillows

• Sleeping Pillows: Start with 2-4 standard or king-size pillows in pillowcases
• Euro Shams: Add 2-3 large square pillows (26″ x 26″) at the back
• Standard Shams: Place 2 standard or king-size decorative pillow shams in front
• Accent Pillows: Add 2-3 smaller decorative pillows in varying sizes and shapes

Use a cohesive color palette with complementary or contrasting shades and add patterns in some layers for visual interest.

Calming Color Palette 

Soft blues replicate the sky and water, promoting calmness and serenity, while gentle greens are connected to nature, fostering balance and tranquillity.

Neutral and sophisticated greys can anchor your colors and provide a sense of stability, or you can choose an off-white for a fresher look. 

The 60-30-10 rule is a decent way to maintain color balance:

• Use your main color for 60% of the room (walls, large furniture)
• Use a secondary color for 30% (bedding, curtains)
• Use an accent color for the remaining 10% (accessories, artwork)

Light exposure is another factor to consider—north-facing rooms suit warmer tones, and south-facing ones suit cooler tones.

Tactile Textures 

Textures can help break up the monotony in your bedroom, create depth to draw the eye to specific areas and engage the sense of touch, making your bedroom more inviting with a range of comfortable and tactile materials.

Interior designers use layering with soft textures to create relaxation zones and rough textures for warmth and rustic charm. Your curtains, rugs, throws, bedding, and wall décor are good places to start your layering mission.

Lighting

Fairy lights are an interior designer’s favorite because you can string them along the headboard or drape them over a canopy bed. You can even create a starry ceiling effect by attaching a few hooks to the ceiling.

LED strips work brilliantly underneath beds, wardrobes, and dressers, especially if you get the color-changing and dimmable ones. 

Hang matching pendants on either side of the bed as alternatives to table lamps or install uplighting bedside lights for a soft, indirect glow. 

Elegant Mirrors

Mirrors are excellent for enhancing light and creating an illusion of space in your bedroom. Full-length mirrors are the best – place one opposite a window to enhance natural light or use a leaning floor mirror for a casual, chic look.

If you have wall space, mount a large round or rectangular mirror above a dresser or choose an ornate, vintage-style mirror as a statement piece.

Some favorite mirrors are sunburst ones with an Art Deco vibe, but golden and silver mirrors, and even black metal ones, can look stunning, too.

 

Published By: Aize Perez