Introduction to Calming Bedroom Design

You probably already know that your bedroom should be your safe haven… your oasis… your special place. It makes sense… I mean, after all, it is the place you end your day with and begin your day with. Shouldn’t your bedroom decorating make you smile and feel comforted?

Well, if you choose to not be in your bedroom until it’s dark outside, here are some bedroom design ideas that will create a calming, relaxing space.

5 Tips for a Calming Bedroom Design

The goal of your bedroom design idea is to calm and soothe. Here are five tips to help you achieve a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere in your bedroom.

1. Choose a Calming Color Scheme

Paint your bedroom in your favorite color. Waking up to a color you love is the perfect way to start your day. Don’t get so wrapped up in what a bedroom should be or shouldn’t be. If you love orange, then paint your bedroom orange. Alternatively, paint your bedroom in the complement of your favorite color and then add accents in your favorite color. The complement is the color on the opposite side of the color wheel.

For example, Red’s complement is Green, Blue’s complement is Orange, and Yellow’s complement is Purple. So, if you love purple, maybe paint your walls lavender and add yellow pillows and a vase of yellow tulips.

2. Use One Fabric Throughout

Many people find it difficult to coordinate different fabric patterns successfully. In fact, many bedroom design ideas become too busy with mixes of plaids and florals. So choose a fabric that matches your paint color and use it in your drapes… in your bedding… and even in an upholstered chair. If you’re really worried that this is too much of one fabric, then choose a solid fabric to go along with your main fabric.

3. Add Candles and Mood Lighting

Lighting can enhance a bedroom design far more than you may realize. Yes, you need lamps for task lighting, but to really create a bedroom that is glowing, soft and relaxing you need some mood lighting. This can be created with candles, floor cans that project light upward from the floor, wall sconces and even picture lights.

4. Add Soft Textures

Keep in mind that the goal of your bedroom design idea is to calm and soothe. So, choose fabrics that are soft and cozy. Select silks, cottons and suedes. Even terry cloth can add an unexpected luxury. Use lots of pillows for comfort, and visual interest.

5. Don’t Forget Privacy

In the evenings, you shouldn’t have to worry about privacy. Make sure your bedroom design ideas include window treatments that cover your windows at night. This will also close the room in and add to the coziness of the room.