The centre of relaxation and rest, the calming corner of your home for some well-needed sleep, your bedroom is a sacred space that needs to fill you with a sense of ease.
Could your bedroom do with a refresh? From colour inspiration to organising your furniture, we have the best tips and tricks to help you avoid any design mistakes and create a bedroom with the perfect feel for you.
Bedroom colour scheme inspiration
Brooklyn bed | Hove bedside table
Unsure of where to start on your design journey? A well-chosen colour scheme will set the stage for your bedroom. From bold bursts of colour to neutral tones, when choosing your colour scheme, it’s important to think about how to pair it with the remainder of the room.
How to style your bedroom
Once you have your chosen colour palette, it’s time to think about styling. Opulent and indulgent, or cute and cosy? Choosing functional furniture that will work for you and your family can be a difficult task.
Ideas for small bedrooms
Romsey double bed | Brindle chest of drawers
If you’re working with a small bedroom, finding the right furniture in line with your design ideas and room configuration can be a feat. Thinking of how best to multipurpose furniture and storage, as well as placements of accessories such as mirrors and lighting, can be a huge help.
Organising and accessorising
Bed styling
When it comes to choosing accessories for your bed, it can prove a challenge. As the focal point of your room, it’s important to make your bed stand out, including the little details. From the seemingly simple choice of duvets and pillows, cushions and throws, to patterns and textures, you want to find the happy medium between cosy and warm, and bold and beautiful.
Before letting yourself loose on the design scheme, take a look at some advice on how to best mix and match your bedding, as well as some innovative ways to style your bed that will be sure to spark your creativity.
Organising
As the centrepiece of your sleep space, it’s important for your bed to take the spotlight. Yet that doesn’t mean you can forget about the rest of your room. Having an organised and uncluttered room will contribute towards the calm and ensure a restful nights sleep; some even say just making your bed in the morning makes for a more successful day!
Budget and decorating advice
Working to a short-time frame or a restricted budget? A quick turn around is completely possible, and simply changing a few aspects can spruce up your bedroom in just a couple of days. Whether it’s the walls, the floors or some accessories, read on for some advice on how to transform your bedroom in 48 hours.
Equally, revamping your bedroom doesn’t necessarily need to be a complete overhaul. Breathe some life to your room with some plants, or get luxurious with some layered throws, as advised in our tips for achievable and affordable bedroom ideas.
Optimising your sleep
Now that you have made your room a sanctuary, turn your attention to enhancing your sleep. A beautiful room will create the ideal ambience, but choosing the right bed and mattress is crucial to driving better sleep, and therefore a happier and healthier lifestyle. If you’re unsure of what it is you need, take a look at our guide to buying a bed, and the telltale signs that it might be time for a new mattress.
Ready to transform your bedroom with some beautiful furniture? Take a look at the versatile and stylish ranges available today.
Already in the process of transforming your space? Make sure to share your before and afters with us on Instagram, using #OakFurnitureland to share your new rooms.
