The interior design game has stepped up over the past few years, creating a whole new philosophy about designing the environment you will love. People started to understand the significance of a well-arranged and harmonical bedroom set up and took the job of curating their space thoughtfully. A bedroom is much more than just a place where you sleep, it is your own private sanctuary, your escape room, and you have to be drawn to it.

These days it is all about functionality and aesthetics, and those two have to work well together. Many people usually settle for one of these two options, but why choose when you can have both? Design matters, and in today’s post, we are going to represent you our five tips for creating a sleek-looking and practical bedroom. 

Monochromatic Style

Monochromatic interiors are a huge trend at the moment, and there is something so satisfying and aesthetically pleasing about them. This is also one of the easiest and least expensive ways to refresh your bedroom. A new layer of paint on your walls can change the entire atmosphere, choose bedroom colors that have calming effects. Pale shades of blush pink, beige and sandy tones or even light gray colors can do the trick.

You can add different decorative items in lighter and darker shades of the primary color you chose. For example, a throw blanket with texture, cute pillows, lamps, picture frames, etc. All these elements will help you achieve that monochromatic look, and the best part is that it does not take much time or money.

Windows

Windows and lighting are essential. It is great to have large windows which provide enough lighting during the day. But you do not want street lights to keep you up at night, or sunlight to wake you up too early. Curtains and blinds are perfect for blocking the light, but they could also be an excellent piece of decoration. Those long and thick curtains lock lavishly even during the day when they are tied, and their pattern and color can complement your bedroom.

On the other side, we have roller blinds and patterned blinds. They can add a pop of color to your bedroom, and offer a practical and contemporary solution if you are not into curtains. It is a simple addition, but it can give a different accent to your windows, especially during the evening hours when there is no natural light coming from them.

Open Closet

Open closet and wardrobe systems are something that not everyone is a fan of. However, this modern twist turns out to be very practical, perhaps even more than the traditional one. If you like minimalistic design, or you do not have much space, custom made open wardrobe can help you to utilize the space in a smart way. 

They are practical because you can always see everything you have, and ease the outfit combining. You can place the shelves all the way to the ceiling, and use them for the clothes that are off-season while keeping the central part for your current and most used pieces. This also allows you to be more creative with your clothes. You can sort them by color, shades, texture, and it will also motivate you to store your clothes neatly.

The Bed

If you have enough room, you should place your bed in the center and make it a focal point of your bedroom. The bed is the largest piece of furniture, and everything revolves around it, it kind of dictates the setup and arrangement of other items. With the help of chic pillows, iron wire headboards, and cute bedding, your bed can completely change the look of the entire room.

We recommend combining different textures and colors, using a folded throw blanket for decoration, lots of pillows, and of course, arranging it all to look sleek and neat. Your bed can also look like the ones on the cover of interior magazines, just give it a bit of TLC and color.

Play with Lights

We mentioned before the importance of natural sunlight and large windows. However, when the sun is gone, we rely on indoor lighting, which is equally, if not even more important, because it can make or break the appearance of the room. Forget about having just one fixed source of light and layer your lighting.

Include multiple sources of light to get the best possible outcome, because nobody likes dark rooms with poor lighting. Small lamps on night tables can also be a great piece of decor that matches the rest of the room. You can even use multiple pendant lamps to get more light and a contemporary solution. In the end, you can also add candles to get a warm feeling.

Last Tip

You can follow all of our advice, or just one, but it is important to customize each idea so that it fits your bedroom and your personality. You can add your personal twist to every idea and create something bold and unique. If you are tired of your plain walls, paint them, or add pictures. If your bed looks simple and boring, get different sheets and accessorize it. Feel free to play with the design of your bedroom, try different things and experiment, until everything falls into place perfectly.

Author Bio: Pamela Lezama is an interior designer. Her skills and passion enable her to help people in making their dream house into a reality. She is not just particular on the designs, but she also makes sure that the quality of the bed and mattress she chooses are topnotch.