The chamber of dreams

The bedroom is your retreat, your cherished space, your haven. So make it the room that reflects and refreshes you with soothing shades and meaningful touches.

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For some reason, the bedroom is the last space in the house people choose to spend their money on while considering redecorating their homes. Maybe because it is not the first room you come across when you enter your house or the space where your family and friends gather around to enjoy an elaborate dinner. Whatever may be the reasons, the bedroom is often the room in the house where the hand-me-down relics and the old furniture pieces from college that you vow to give up always wind up.

Just change it

Your bedroom must ideally be a space you love to spend time in, a relaxing retreat from the hectic pace of the day. Keep this in mind and follow the redecorating tips that will help you renovate your bedroom.

With just a little time and energy, you can provide your bedroom with a whole new look just by relocating the already present furniture. When you choose to do so, there are a few things you must keep in mind. While choosing to move things around, consider getting rid of unnecessary pieces. Less is often more. Getting rid of overly extra furniture pieces will help open up the space and make it feel more breathable. Just switching the direction of your bed can make all the difference in creating a new orientation for your room.

The centrepiece

As the bed is inevitably the focal point of your bedroom, changing your pillows and duvet can be one of the most effective small changes you can make. Opting for bedding in a colour that is completely different from what you currently have can make a huge difference. White bedding has always been the tried-andtrue favourite. White bedding works through all the seasons and can also be easily layered with cosy wool blankets in the winters and with a mix of lighter boho inspired pillows during the summer. Don’t be afraid to go wild with your imagination and try different patterns.

Light it up

Lighting is a key element to any room but it becomes especially significant when you are thinking about creating a relaxing and inviting atmosphere for the bedroom. For the change to make an impact, look for bedside lamps. The change can be as simple as switching out your existing lampshade or a little tough -- like swapping out your bedside lamps completely for elegant wall mounted sconces. Either way, who doesn’t like to read in bed?

The colour effect

Paint is often underestimated but is an important yet low cost thing to consider while redecorating. A moody accent wall can provide your resting space with a sophisticated richness. Light grey or pale blue are always great options to give your room that relaxing and restful feel. Paint can also be used to revive an old piece of furniture. Consider sanding down a tired dresser or a nightstand and then painting it with bright fun colours. It will feel like you are waking up to brand new furniture.

Getting floored

Like changing your pillows and duvet, adding a rug or a carpet can have a big impact and is also a great way to get creative with patterns. Who doesn’t want to wake up to a cosy feel on their feet? Think about adding a thick shag or an eye-catching vintage carpet. Rugs are a fantastic way to bring a room together and don’t be afraid to layer, mix and match to give your space a collected yet relaxing feeling.