7 Relaxing Bedroom Ideas for Your Own Personal Sanctuary
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Styling your bedroom to be the sleep sanctuary of your dreams is all about adding furniture, bedding, decor, and accessories that encourage relaxation and peace. From the rug you lay down to the lighting fixture you hang above, and everything in between, curate your bedroom with the intention of creating a comfortable escape. Design a space that’s calming to your senses with the help of our relaxing bedroom ideas.
1. Choose a Soothing Color Palette
Creating your sleep sanctuary is all about setting the right mood to encourage rest. Colors play a big role in our emotions, so choosing a palette that makes you feel calm and at peace is essential for a relaxing bedroom design. When choosing a hue, stick with neutrals, pastels, or deep warm shades – a bold bright shade can make you feel too energetic and restless. Some of our favorite shades for the bedroom include cobalt, maroon, slate, sage, eggplant, beige, and rose.
Winding down after a long day is much easier when your space is organized and clutter-free. One of our favorite calming bedroom ideas is adding furniture with storage elements, so your bedroom can feel spacious and look stylish without cluttered surfaces. We love how this bedroom takes advantage of extra storage opportunities like in the bench and the lower shelf of the nightstand – these are great places to store larger items like throw pillows, blankets, and books. Nightstands with drawers are great to store your cell phone, glasses, and other smaller bedtime essentials.
Give your feet something warm and cozy to land on when you get out of bed by laying down a rug. Area rugs are a great way to ground your space for an additional layer of warmth. Choose a plush faux fur or shag rug for the ultimate fluffy texture; cotton or wool are warm and durable; chenille or cowhide are perfect for making a statement.
Bedroom benches are one of our favorite accent pieces for the bedroom – they're both stylish and practical. Placing a bench at the end of your bed adds a cozy seating element to your space that's perfect for putting on your shoes at the start of your day or storing your pillows and throws at night. A wooden bench is a great option, but if your goal is to feel completely relaxed, choose a plush upholstered bench or two cushy poufs instead.
Cozy bedding is all about volume – create layers for an extra soothing space that you'll want to wind down in. Stack your bed with pillows and a voluminous duvet to create a full and inviting look. Design a curated mountain of pillows – from soft bed pillows to shams, throws, and lumbar pillows – for ultimate comfort and a finished aesthetic. Don't forget to layer your bedding with an additional quilt, coverlet, and a cozy throw to create a plush bed you'll never want to leave.
Ideally, bedroom lighting should change throughout the day – a bright setting is great when you’re getting ready for your day, but a dimmer glow is perfect for relaxing at night. Dimmable light fixtures are multitaskers: They serve as your general lighting when they're at full brightness, and they create mood lighting when put on a lower setting. Whether you're hanging pendant lights, flush mounts, or a statement chandelier, choose lighting with a dimmable feature to create customizable lighting that's ideal for unwinding.
Part of creating a relaxing environment is adding elements that make you feel calm and at ease. Place a candle on your nightstand or dresser for decor that appeals to your senses to elevate your space. Scented candles add a comforting aroma to help you prepare for sleep – plus, the cozy glow adds the perfect natural ambient lighting. Choose a candle scent that's fresh and clean or warm and calming. Our favorites include lavender, vanilla, eucalyptus, or lemon. If an open flame isn't your style, spread your favorite scent with the help of a diffuser.
Pro Tip:
Learn more about incorporating candles into your decor with our guide Decorating With Candles: Find Your Signature Style & Scent.
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