Learn how to start your bedroom makeover with these three simple steps from our editors.
#1: Take Stock
Whether revamping or starting fresh, the first step in decorating is always the same: Take stock of what you have. Your existing furniture and accents will help determine your style, color scheme, and—most importantly—your budget.
If you have pieces you love, determine their style and stick with it. In this bedroom (left), the tufted headboard lends a traditional but luxurious feel with lush linens, heavy window treatments, and a mirrored accent cabinet.
Tip!
Leaf through home decor magazines, search bedroom images on Pinterest.com, and get inspired by our editors' favorite Bedroom Decorating Ideas.
#2: Choose Your Bedding
Design: Floss Barber Inc.
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The bed is the focal point, so pick a bedspread you love and center your decor around it. Maybe you want to create an all-white oasis, maybe you prefer bold patterns, or maybe it's all about fun color. Whatever your style, start with bedding to help set the tone of the room and narrow down a color palette.
Need help picking a color? To create a calming retreat, opt for shades of cream, blue, green, and lavender. To energize the space, pick reds, yellows, and metallics.
Tip!
You spend one-third of your at-home time in the bedroom, so it's worth it to invest in high-quality bedding. Read our Bed Sheets and Bedspread Buying Guides for more information.
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1800 Series 1800 Thread Count Sheet Set
#3: Consider Lighting
- Bedside Lighting. Two table lamps or swing arm wall lamps (with 40- to 60-watt bulbs) are ideal for bedtime reading.
- Window Treatments. For late sleepers, heavy curtains or blackout shades let in minimal amounts of light. Early birds might prefer lighter curtains so they can rise with the sun.
- Overhead Fixtures. Create a dramatic impact with a pendant or chandelier centered above the bed.
Tip!
Read our 4 Bedroom Chandelier Ideas for more fun tips and tricks.
