Designing a sweet dreams bedroom

Did you know we spend around one third of our lives asleep? 🤯 Getting good quality sleep is so important for our bodies to maintain good physical and mental health which is why I believe out of all the rooms in our homes, our bedroom should be an absolute sanctuary.

When designing your bedroom, you should always choose a restful colour scheme, something that makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. As a rule of thumb I would avoid using red in a bedroom (unless you are after a certain boudoir look 😉) as it synonymous with emotions such as anger and passion which make it very difficult to relax. Personally, the majority of my schemes start with one item that is absolutely coveted. This could be a piece of furniture, a picture, fabric, wallpaper or even a photograph that inspires you. Once you have that item, you can begin to match in colours or patterns (wallpaper or fabric) to start to build your scheme.

Above is an example of that method, I loved this striking wallpaper from Cole & Son used in a clients bedroom in Poundbury, Dorset and that formed the starting point for the scheme. Whilst a striking design, the wallpaper could also have become overpowering and busy so for the rest of the design I kept to a strict neutral palette, taking tones from the wallpaper and adding in the accent cushions. The bed itself is quite a statement and acts to balance the wallpaper.

The Cambourne bed from Feather & Black

If you are not sure where to start, then green, the colour most associated with nature, is considered one of the most calming colour schemes. Green can help us connect with the natural world and create a feeling of relaxation and calm, ideal for a sleep environment.

Aside from the design aesthetics of a bedroom, it is crucial to invest in a good mattress and nice quality bed linen (think thread count ALWAYS!). Other top tips for bedroom design are ensuring you have enough storage so your bedroom is a tranquil uncluttered haven. Couple this with a carefully considered lighting scheme (soft ambient bedside lamps as well as some task lighting for reading) and you will should a bedroom design of your dreams. 💤

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