Here are 7 practical ideas that will turn your bedroom into an intimate refuge where you can find real rest from everyday worries:

There is no substitute for a comfortable mattress

 

True, the mattress is not the element that affects the look of the bedroom – the bedding is, and in this category you can find almost any color or shape you can think of – but design is always connected to comfort, so it is important to invest in a healthy, comfortable mattress.

It is worth noting here that the main consideration in choosing a mattress is not whether it has springs, but trying it out and your personal experience.

Creating a different atmosphere

 

Turning the traditional “bedroom” into a kind of independent living unit also leads to a different approach to design. Decorative objects, a comfortable armchair, a side table, a bench at the foot of the bed, large mirrors, pictures, bookshelves and more are just some of the things that fit into contemporary bedrooms and create a warm personal style.

For small bedrooms, placing a bench, chest or trunk at the foot of the bed can serve both as a charming design element and as a place to sit and store things.

Thinking about lighting

 

While in the past the standard lighting arrangement was clear – a central fixture and two small fixtures on either side of the bed – the evolution of the space has made lighting more complex as well. In the walk-in closet, for example, it is important to have bright, strong lighting, and the same goes for various areas of the bathroom, where focused but not dazzling lighting suits the makeup unit and the mirror. It is also worth thinking carefully about which fixtures you want to control without getting out of bed.

Rethinking placement

 

Despite the natural Israeli tendency to place the bed under the window(s), it is worth considering placing the bed against a wall without windows, facing the wall with the windows. This placement gives free access to the window and also makes it possible to create a continuous wall above the bed and use it for design – covering it with wallpaper, painting it an interesting color, or hanging long, impressive curtains or pictures.

If the size of the room allows, it is worth standing a huge mirror or hanging an especially large one. Mirrors create a special atmosphere and also contribute to a sense of space.

Investing in bedding and a rug too

 

Despite the large investment in renovating or redesigning the bedroom, it is also worth paying attention to the bedding and bedspread, which have a dramatic presence in the room. The bedding should match the atmosphere and design style of the bedroom in colors and patterns.

Like bedding, sometimes a rug can be the one element that completely changes the look of the bedroom. The recommended rug for a bedroom is wall-to-wall carpeting; although it is considered an expensive investment, thanks to its dominance you can do without other elements.

Here’s to the small details

 

Cushions are a small, inexpensive and convenient design element that can make a huge change in the bedroom. With cushions you can play not only with colors but also with sizes, shapes and textures, and even, from time to time, completely change the look of the bedroom by changing the cushion covers.

In addition, a piece of furniture with even just one drawer will help you hide those essential things that always make a mess in the room, such as reading glasses, hand cream, an eye mask and so on. A reading lamp above that chest of drawers can work wonders in the room – if you usually read before bed, make sure the light in the reading lamp is not too weak.

Be careful when choosing colors

 

Even the boldest among us should be careful when choosing the main color for the bedroom. Large surfaces of strong colors such as red, orange or even bright green can cause restlessness and even sleep problems. So it is best to use soft, pleasant shades, and if your heart desires – you can certainly add small touches of strong colors.