“Blueprints to overhaul your sleeping cell into a platinum you’ve been daydreaming about.”
From where do we begin? Designing is a whole other universe; let’s rewind for a bit and get started from the basics.
Home isn’t just a place to rest and lie down, it’s more of a sanity where one dives in to unload all pingpongs of daily life. Your bedroom, living, and kitchen areas hold a sense of character that reflects a part of your personality. It is said your bedroom—the place you spend most hours—defines what your mood, perception, and emotional health are going to be like.
Personality and social psychology suggest your environment impacts your well-being and stress levels. That’s why it’s important to set the bedroom immaculately so you won’t wake up in Batman mode waiting to fight every morning!
1. Get Inspired: Creating a Mood Board
We all want our bedrooms to look like they're straight out of Architectural Design Collections, cosy and relaxing. It should give off the ‘I don’t wanna leave this place ever’ vibe.
To bring this picture into reality, identify what colour palettes, patterns, and designs reflect the more ‘you’ and ‘who you are’. Collect and organise your favourite collection online to understand more about what structure and design you want for the bedroom.
2. What’s the Purpose of Space?
The bedroom’s main function is to provide a comfortable, pleasant environment for rest. Still, how do you want it to work? Do you want your bedroom to give off a peaceful thought that can remind you of your favourite things? Do you want your bedroom to be painted in an optimistic and productive drizzle?
Answer these questions before moving forward with the designing part, and think like a designer to create something as unique as they do.
Famous designers such as Andrew Martin, Augusta Hoffman, and Uchronia take inspiration from the outside world. ‘Sitting on a front row at the theatre and observing collections’ is one of the best strategies they use to formulate a masterpiece. Moreover, focus more on the structure that diversifies your journey and storyline.
3. Choose a Colour Palate:
If you want a relaxing tone in your bedroom, go with monochromatic and light colours. It will brighten up the bedroom space and make it look more spacey, aka big. You can add decor items and accessories to create a mix of different colours. For example, a soft neutral yet contrasting bedroom chair or recliner chair would go perfectly with the clean white shades.
If you're confused about which colours will work with furniture sets while keeping your mental state in check—use a colour wheel as the professionals do.
4. The Foundation Furniture:
The bed is most often the focal point of the bedroom; it decides whether your design will work in alignment or not. Your bed’s position dictates the placement of other ailments in your room. So find a bed that goes with the colour palette and has the design you have shortlisted in mind or on the mood board. Then see if it works with your bedroom space; if it does not, find something similar to go with it. That way you will be able to create a practical and pretty design. Remember that comfort is the main component of a bed; don't just give in to aesthetics.
Look for details such as materials, finishing (that matter a lot), length, width, and strength. If you want to add an anchor element that binds the room, invest in paintings, a coffee table, a centre table, or other accessories. Usually, the deep wood and brass accessories blend flawlessly with a monochromatic palette.
5. Storage Space and Artwork:
Your bedroom architecture should take your furniture, especially your bed, into account. The wardrobe, dressers, nightstand, side table, desk, chest of drawers, fabric rug, and artwork should make sense space-wise and radiate your energy. Make sure you leave enough space around all three sides of your bedroom mattress for easy access and a clean, minimal look.
Choosing artwork precisely is the forte of many top designers, as it adds light to a room. You can place plants, cherished art collections, and photographs on the walls, bedside tables, or coffee tables. Mind the distance between the art pieces and the headboard, mirror, or other bedroom furniture sets.
6. The Outdoors Connection:
There’s a reason 90 per cent of hotel rooms ensuite make you feel giddy, happy, and more relaxed—because their floor plan is simple and works. A window, a simple circulation pathway, or a change of air is crucial but always forgotten.
Research says people sleeping in a well-ventilated room can focus better and sleep comfortably while feeling less sleepy the next day. A window allows natural light right into the bedroom, enhancing its ambience and making it more natural.
If the bedroom is on the ground or second floor with an adjacent terrace, adding a French door can instantly change the visual space. It would effortlessly appear larger and uncluttered. Pay attention to where your bathroom and closet are; try to follow the right-hand plan for easy access and keep the settings light.
Interior designers believe that creating a masterpiece that can give you everything you want, no matter the space, requires simplicity.
7. The Right Lighting:
Lighting can change everything—it sets the mood, affects efficiency & comfort, and is always an overlooked aspect of interior design. Here in the UK, the northern hemisphere, the days are much shorter, and January can feel like the darkest period of the year. Hence, the lighting is what you need to be more cautious about. It plays a huge role in defining ‘how your overall bedroom will look’.
Dim lighting can make your room look dull and uninspiring, whereas a well-lit room will enhance the artisan feel and specific decor elements. It can make you feel more energised and productive by up to 20%, making an optimal environment for resetting your day.
Warm lights mimic the sunset‘s relaxing glow and reduce stress by 15%; cool lights give a clearer vision.
White operational lights are a big no-no—they make your room feel like a mini ICU. Swap them with warm lights and go from clinical to cosy!
End Note:
Designing is simple; which is why it’s overly complicated; thereby, it takes time. Take inspiration from the web, and then, with a peaceful mind, set the pieces you want in your room.
Remember, “Good design doesn’t date," as quoted by Harry Seidler.