With fall just around the corner, you’ll find that you want to start spending more time indoors. Whether it’s soaking in a warm bath after a long day or curling up in bed with a good book, your bedroom should be a place of tranquility and relaxation. Oftentimes, the cozy aspect of a master bedroom suffers from things like clutter or lack of inspiration. Follow these tips to create a relaxing, and comfortable bedroom atmosphere.
- Hide your electronics. In order to create a romantic yet functional bedroom, hiding every-day distractions like computers and televisions is key. Electronics can cause us to disengage from reality and ultimately fall down a rabbit hole of distractions, ruining a relaxing environment. To help limit the distractions caused by your television or computer, keep these items in an armoire with doors. This keeps these items handy but provides storage equipped with the option of hiding electronic interruption.
- Clear the mess. Clutter can also become a distraction in the bedroom. Keep your nightstands and chests clear by storing things in drawers or under the bed so that they are out of sight. Closets also work as a great storage unit and can help maintain order in the bedroom. To avoid future clutter, try to keep doing chores in the bedroom, like laundry, to a minimum.
- Choose a relaxing color scheme. Your color choices for the bedroom are perhaps the most influential elements when creating a relaxing ambiance. Deep colors like red or plum can help to set a romantic mood. Textiles can also help to create a romantic feel in a bedroom. Add decorative pillows with lace accents to your bed-spread, or furnishings with plush gold embellishments. These rich hues will relax the body and the mind!
- Love your linens. As with any bedroom, the bed is the central and most important part. Consider high thread-count linens that match the color scheme or theme of your room. Add a touch of elegance by incorporating linens with lace accents.
- Lessen the lighting. Incorporate adjustable lighting into your bedroom décor. Add table lamps to your knight-stands or dressers. Use these bedside lamps or candles instead of a glaring ceiling light. This will tone down the overall feel of the room and create a relaxing atmosphere.
- Find a scent. Use a distinctive scent in your master bedroom that is different from the rest of the smells in your home. This adds to the sense that the bedroom is an escape from reality, adding to the tranquil atmosphere. Try using aromatherapy candles or fragrance plug-ins to give your bedroom a unique scent.
