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Soft Color in the Bedroom

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10963164_SThe bedroom should be a place to restore our spirits as well as our bodies. For this reason, soft colors in the bedroom are a wonderful choice to create a calm and soothing space. Bold colors and bright whites might be too intense or jarring to greet you first thing in the morning. Deep dark colors create a cocoon effect that is wonderful at night, but might make it difficult to wake up in the morning.

This bedroom has a soft color palette that is layered with color, pattern and texture. The wall is covered in a pattern that is subtle enough not to overwhelm the space and bold enough to add depth to the room.  The headboard is a lighter color so it becomes the focal point of the room.  Even the desk nightstand is a light cream shade that works with both the wall and bed colors.  Layers of soft colored linens create an inviting and cozy look to the bed.

Using a color similar to the wall color on the floor will envelope the room in soothing, soft color.  A deeper tone wood floor would make the space feel warmer and cozier.  A lighter carpet or wood floor would open up the space and make it feel airy.  The floor could be layered with an area rug that ties in with the pattern on the wall.

This bedroom has an open feeling thanks to the gorgeous natural lighting from the windows.  Placing a standard ceiling fixture with a chandelier will also create a softer light as well as add a touch of glamour when the sun goes down.

Choosing Art for the Bedroom

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Bare, blank walls can make a room feel unfinished. Choosing what to hang where in the home can also be intimidating for some. Staring at a blank wall when decorating is kind of like a writer staring at a blank page when writing.  The blank stare can stifle us from making a decision. If you have blank walls in your bedroom, or anywhere in your home, we hope this article can help you take the first step to decorating your walls.

 

Bedrooms should be sanctuaries and calm places for us to restore our spirits as well as rest our bodies.  Comfortable textiles on the bed, soft flooring like carpet or area rugs on the floor, curtains that can block light all create the environment for good sleep.  You can add to the soothing and restorative qualities of your bedroom by what you hang on the walls.

 

Every wall in the room does not have to be filled with art. Empty spaces give the eye a place to rest. Art for the bedroom can be framed in frames that coordinate with the furniture, wall or floor. Metal frames can also add a little sparkle to the room. You can frame practically anything and it will look great on the wall. Framed art can include family photos, your wedding portrait or vacation photos. Fabric and paper can also be framed. Choose art that speaks to you. If you love it, you will love to see it as you fall asleep and wake up every day.

Beautiful White Bedroom Decor

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An all white room can be a bastion of calm and peace. Or it can be a stressful battle against paws and kids. All white kitchens feel crisp and clean. All white family rooms might not be the best choice in decorating. On the other hand, an all white master bedroom can indeed be an oasis of calm and serenity.

 

This all white bedroom is layered with various shades of white from crisp designer white to whites tinted whispers of grey. The layering is what gives this room a finished looking design rather than an unfinished or even boring look of stark white. Along with layering shades of white, texture plays a role in making this design work.

 

Pure white bed linens stand out against more grey tones of white on the bed frame and walls. The subtle contrast between the two whites is enough for the eye to differentiate. The bench at the foot of the bed and the nightstands are also painted in the palest of greys.

 

Texture can be found on both the bed and floor. A shaggy, sheepskin or Flokati rug adds texture to the smooth wood of the floors. Bedding contrasts between smooth cotton sheets and a more textured coverlet. Smooth walls and floors contrast against the texture of the rug and bedding.

 

Uncovered windows to the left of the bed and above it flood the space with natural light. Combined with the snow white palette, this gives the room an airy and light feeling.

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