We usually bring change to all the shared spaces in our homes... living rooms, entries, family rooms, even the kitchen, but we often forget our bedrooms!
Why is that?!
Last year, one of my daughter's friends asked for help decorating her brand-new apartment, and the first room that she wanted to decorate was her bedroom.
Ha, young people know who's boss! :D
I jumped at this opportunity because I love to do bedroom makeovers. You can check out these three bedrooms I've recently decorated: HERE, HERE, andHERE.
Her almost empty apartment bedroom was transformed into the Parisian retreat that she always dreamt about.
These are the five steps I almost always follow when decorating a bedroom:
1. CHOOSE A STYLE
It can be modern, minimalistic, romantic-chic, rustic, classy, etc.
Need help with your style?
Head over to Pinterest or Instagram and follow the accounts whose homes you like the style of. You'll quickly start to see what direction you want to go in.
And don't worry if you love more than one style; mixing them will create a style that's more YOU!
2. PLAN/CHOOSE YOUR FURNITURE PIECES
The bed is undoubtedly the main feature and focal point in any bedroom. If you don't have one yet, decide what size would best suit the bedroom's size. The same goes for the nightstands.
You can draw up a floor plan of your space and include all the furniture pieces that you think you need. It can be a desk, a sitting chair or bench, storage drawers, etc.
3. PICK A COLOR SCHEME
Picking a color scheme is important early on in your bedroom design, especially if you need to paint the walls, as this is one of the first jobs you need to do.
From white to black, there's a myriad of colors for you to choose from. Every single color is beautiful. Make it work for the type of room you want to accomplish. You can also choose a color for an accent wall if a specific color is too bold for the entire space.
4. PLAN YOUR WALL ART & ACCESSORIES
Artwork is a simple way to add personality to a room. It can be a gallery wall or a simple picture that you can't let go of.
In the accessories department, I have to include lights, curtains, vases, books, and all those decorative elements that give a bedroom life.
5. ADD PATTERN AND TEXTURE
Add pattern to your room with wallpaper or a beautiful comforter print. Use it on a small scale in the throw pillows and blankets decorating the bed.
Let's not forget texture, which is of great importance in white bedrooms. It helps raise the coziness factor a notch.
Well, guess what?
It's Friday, and as usual, the Home & Decor Encore team is back with another set of amazing projects from our archives!
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