By Emma 
A bedroom is your personal getaway. It’s a safe haven where you can curl up and read, relax, or unwind after a tiring day at work. In theory, a bedroom should be the most comfortable and stylish living space in your home.
Luckily, it is possible to upgrade the ambiance, appearance, and comfort level of a bedroom with a few cost-effective changes. Here in this post, we will discuss the ten best ways to make your bedroom look and feel awesome. Read on!
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Table of Contents
Raise the Curtains if it’s a Small Bedroom
Small, boxy bedrooms hardly look luxurious or expensive. You can make the bedroom area look bigger by raising the curtains up a few inches. A curtain rod mounted just two or three inches below the ceiling with drapes hanging to the bedroom floor, will make space look bigger and more elegant.
Among other things to create a beautiful and cozy bedroom, you can also mount bedside lighting, stripe the walls, have a patterned ceiling or reflect light with two or three small mirrors.
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Consider Hardwood Flooring For Your Bedroom
Hardwood has not gone out of style despite the availability of dozens of other flooring materials today. Installing a hardwood floor is counted among the best home improvements that offer a high ROI (Return on Investment) in the long run. It can last up to 25 years.
The best thing about installing hardwood flooring is that it will look great with just about any color scheme and different decorative treatments that you undertake for your bedroom. Nowadays, hardwood flooring is available in a variety of species with appealing grain patterns. A hardwood floor can serve as a great backdrop for furnishings and ornamental rugs.
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Add Impact with a Statement Piece
Depending upon your personal taste, a piece of artwork over the headboard, an antique item on your dresser, an ornamental area rug, or a fine collectible in one corner can add impact to your bedroom.
Just make sure it is large enough to draw attention as soon as you enter the bedroom. Do not create multiple focal points in your bedroom. One statement piece such as one of these unique Neon Signs UK on a feature wall is enough.
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Add New Accessories
An appealing nightstand, pillows, dressing table, and table lamps are a few accessories that can add a new personality to your bedroom. Just make sure these pieces are in harmony with the existing texture and décor.
These small accessories don’t cost much and can help set the tone and theme around the focal point – your bed.
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Make the Most of Natural Light
Get rid of fussy window dressings to maximize the amount of natural light in your bedroom, especially if the color scheme is dark. You can instead opt for something more simple and elegant such as plain drapes or Venetian blinds.
If it’s a small bedroom, you can add a mirror to a wall opposite to the window to create an illusion of space.
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Choose a Comforting Color Pallet
Choose a color pallet that exudes an aura of calm and comfort.
Whether you prefer cool or warm shades, pick colors that offer you a sense of calm. After all, your bedroom is one place where you will spend most of your time.
When you pick a color pallet that you naturally gravitate towards, you are likely to feel more relaxed and get better sleep.
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Consider an Upholstered Bed
Upholstered beds with headboards are ultimate in comfort and style. Even if you are on a budget, you can still get an upholstered bed customized as per your preferences. You just need to consult a custom upholstery specialist.
Choose fabric according to the look and feel of the room. A linen weave, for instance, will give your bedroom a modern appeal while velvets give a luxurious touch.
You should also consider whether the chosen fabric is easy to maintain. For instance, textured weaves will hide stains while faux suede and microfiber fabrics are easy to clean and can withstand wear and tear.
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Cozy Textiles
Luxury textiles are not just cozy; they can also jazz up any living space.
High thread-count bed linens, fur throws, and deep pile rugs can make any bedroom look luxurious.
You can also use an assortment of patterned pillows to create a cozy display.
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Place One or Two Potted Plants
You can enliven your bedroom with one or two potted plants. Make sure you choose pots and plants that go well with your bedroom’s texture and color.
You can also group two or more plants to create symmetry.
You should know how to keep your plants healthy and beautiful but it is a good idea to avoid plants that require a lot of maintenance.
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Upgrade Your Lighting Scheme
Overhead lighting fixtures are fine but if they are your only source of light, you may consider adding a floor lamp or a table lamp. This way, you will light coming from different heights around your bedroom.
If you lot to read in bed, you may consider bedside table lamps or lamps mounted on the headboard.
Most bedrooms require a mix of different types of lighting to accommodate reading, relaxing, dressing and sleeping.
Author Bio
My name is Daniel Mizrahi. I am the Editor-in-Chief at Daniels Design House, Danny’s Design House has been offering upholstery and drapery services for more than 35 years.
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