Of all the rooms in your home, your bedroom should be a restful sanctuary that you look forward to spending time in at the end of every day and you love waking up in each morning. A beautifully decorated bedroom can give you a sense of peace and well-being. If your bedroom decor could use a little improvement or a complete update, this bedroom decor buying guide will give you inspiring decorating ideas and help you figure out how to buy bedroom decor that will beautifully reflect your personality and style.
If you already have a specific style in mind for your bedroom or you want your bedroom decor to match the rest of your home decor, then decorating is simply a matter of finding all the elements you already know you want. If you don't have any specific bedroom decorating ideas in mind yet or you're torn between a few different ideas, this buying guide will help you find a direction that works for you.
There aren't many limits to room design and your bedroom decorating style should be as unique as you are, so don't hesitate to let your creative side take over. Here are a few general bedroom decorating styles or categories. None of these are set in stone. The purpose is more for you to pick and choose the elements you like best from as many categories as you like and put them together to create an interior design that is all your own.
For a romantic atmosphere, make your bedroom an adults-only room. It's easy with the right bedroom decor. Your bedroom decor will set the tone, and every time you go into your room, you'll be reminded of romance.
Start with the right bedroom furniture and go from there. A sensual canopy bed with matching nightstands and dresser makes a striking romantic base to build on.
Ultra silky, soft bed sheets on your canopy bed will make the bed your favorite place to be. Choose a set of sheets and a down comforter with a duvet cover in a warm tone like burgundy red, deep purple, rich gold or creamy mocha.
Lighting sets the mood in any room design. Wall sconces or a chandelier with warm-toned light bulbs will bathe your room in a soft glow perfect for romance. If you're not sure what size of chandelier to buy, try this easy formula:
Room width x 2 = chandelier diameter in inches (12 foot width would give you a 24 inch diameter chandelier).
A soft area rug can create a warm and luxurious feel whether your floors are hardwood or carpeted.
If you love functional home decor combined with beauty and you're short on space, make your room a contemporary, mixed-use space that combines relaxation and work with a few of these decorating tips:
A large nightstand can double as a desk space for your laptop, books and other important items. If you can't avoid working in your room, turn an armoire into your own small office space, so you can shut out your work while you sleep.
Soft sheets and supportive pillows will soothe your tension away. Choose sheets and bedding in soothing, solid shades like pale blue, light tan or sage green. Avoid stressful colors like bright orange, lime green and red.
If you're going to be working in your room, you need sufficient lighting. Make sure you have a good central overhead light fixture with bright bulbs for when you're working. When you're done working, change the mood by switching on a few lamps and switching off the overhead light.
If family is your number one priority, and your kids love to invade your bedroom, make it a bit more kid-friendly with a few of these ideas:
Add a TV armoire for family movie nights. Choose a large bed and a couple chaise lounges or arm chairs, so there is plenty of seating for the whole family to read, play games or watch movies together. A small table to hold drinks or popcorn is also a good idea.
Make your bed with super soft sheets, a big fluffy down comforter, a couple of throw blankets and lots of decorative accent pillows.
You'll want to dim the lights for movie night, so pick up a few lamps to place around the room where they won't cause a glare on the TV.
If you love your time away from the world, you need a room that allows you to shut out work and chaos and surround yourself with calming interior space.
A platform bed with its clean, modern lines can be a very soothing anchor in the bedroom. Add a couple of overstuffed arm chairs for reading or sipping a hot mug of chamomile tea before bed. Avoid placing a TV, work station or any other noisy or stressful object in the bedroom.
Choose sheets and a comforter in tranquil greens, creams, blues or tan. A solid color is always nice, but you could also choose a subtle, clean print or relaxing design.
Curtains, shades or other window treatments will help you block out light when you need to, so you can rest and relax at any time of day.
Help your energy flow with the art of Feng Shui; give your bedroom balance with these great ideas:
Balance your bedroom furniture with a nightstand and lamp for each side of the bed. Remove all work and exercise equipment from the room and make sure you don't store anything underneath the bed. Avoid placing your bed in a direct line with the door; if this is unavoidable, add a small piece of furniture like a footboard, chest or bench to the foot of your bed.
Hang a beautiful piece of wall decor directly across from your bed. Use your favorite artwork so the last thing and the first thing you see every day is beautiful wall decor. Avoid hanging mirrors in your bedroom.
Use several levels of lighting; a dimmer switch can help with this, or add candles (with no toxins) and other light sources like lamps or hanging lanterns.
If you need ideas to spruce up your daughter's bedroom, no matter her age, here are some ideas she'll love:
Every little girl will love a four-poster bed with a cute comforter in her favorite color. Don't forget to add a few matching decorative accent pillows. Four-poster beds can be draped with sheets or billowy netting to make a fort fit for a princess.
If you are short on space, try a bed that doubles as storage furniture. A platform storage bed for storing toys, blankets and seasonal clothing is the perfect solution.
A vanity mirror and table can double as a desk for homework. Add a bean bag chair and a plush area rug for reading and relaxing with friends.
Boys usually make it easy to decorate; as long as they have a bed, a box for toys and somewhere to toss their clothes, they are usually happy. Give your boys order and style with a few of these ideas:
A platform storage bed provides extra space for toys and books. Cool novelty sheets and blankets will reflect his passion for cars, sports or super heroes.
Bean bag chairs or gaming chairs will keep him off the floor and give him more seating when he has friends over.
For school nights, get him a desk with a comfortable chair, so he can keep his mind focused on homework. And finally, a reading lamp and a sports rug or other soft area rug will put the finishing touches on the room.
As you pick out the bedroom decorating ideas that you're drawn to, don't forget that you should always try to have your personality shine. For example, if you love unique imports, shop for one-of-a-kind decor in our Worldstock Handcrafted store. No matter your style, with these ideas and tips, you can create a bedroom that you'll love to spend time in.
I want a romantic bedroom, but my spouse wants a workspace. How can I combine our styles?
If you're short on office space in your home, you can incorporate a workspace into your romantic bedroom without losing the romance. Pick up a fabric screen. Shoji screens can block your work desk from sight, and with the beautiful designs and colors, you can find one to match the romantic decor. Organizational solutions to keep the home office neat and tidy can also help with a combined space. Keep papers organized and filed away with file folders. If you run out of space in your desk drawers, pick up a filing cabinet with a wood finish to match your bedroom decor.
How can I fit a bed and a desk in my child's small bedroom?
Futons are a good option in tight spaces because they can fold up and provide seating. You may also want to consider a bunk bed/desk combination. These have the top bunk for sleeping, and the bottom bunk is replaced with a built-in desk. You can achieve the same results with a bunk bed by removing the bottom bed and placing a desk there.
Bedroom sets
When it comes to decorating a bedroom, a matching set of bedroom furniture goes a long way. Bedroom sets give you a solid foundation to build on. All you have to decide is which bedding you love the most and how to arrange the furniture. Browse through our wide selection of excellent quality bedroom sets here at Overstock.com. Our prices are affordable, so you can find something you love that doesn't break the budget.
The right mattress
Whether you choose a platform bed, a sleigh bed, a canopy bed or just a universal bed frame, you need a good mattress. Without a good night's sleep, you can't function throughout your day. A good mattress will help you get the rest you need, so you can wake up refreshed in your beautifully decorated bedroom. At Overstock.com, we have a variety of mattresses from pillow top to memory foam. So while you're shopping for bedroom decor at Overstock.com, pick out the mattress of your dreams and have it all shipped to your door for no more than $2.95 for the entire order.
