{"id":94171,"date":"2019-12-23T20:22:42","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T01:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=94171"},"modified":"2019-12-23T20:22:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-24T01:22:43","slug":"decorate-a-master-bedroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/decorate-a-master-bedroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate a Master Bedroom – Creating a Peaceful Oasis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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It\u2019s possible one of the reasons you\u2019re not sleeping as much\nas you should is that you haven\u2019t invested enough time or thought in how to\nfurnish or style your bedroom. Here are some tips on how to decorate a master bedroom<\/a> to create a peaceful oasis you\ncan retreat to at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint the master bedroom a color you find soothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When choosing a color, remember that it\u2019s not going to be\nseen in natural light very often. That may mean going a shade or two lighter if\nyou\u2019ve picked a darker color. Think about your bed linens and the color range\nthey\u2019re in. While black and white high-contrast subway tiles work well in\nbathrooms and kitchens, try to choose a color palette for the master bedroom\nthat incorporates different shades of the same color<\/a> and save\nthe accents and \u201cpops\u201d of color for throw pillows, decorative objects, artwork,\nand plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digitally declutter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While we all unwind in different ways, there seems to be\nconsensus that digital devices hinder the process. Consider performing a\ndigital declutter of your bedroom, removing everything from televisions to\ndigital clock radios. You may still need to set an alarm to wake up, but if you\nuse your cell phone\u2019s alarm with the ringer turned off, you won\u2019t really need\nanother alarm clock. Try to ban computers from the master bedroom entirely. If\nyou really want to watch TV in bed, invest in an armoire with doors that close\nso you don\u2019t have to look at it when it\u2019s not in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider investing in a four-poster bed or an upholstered\nheadboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of your decorating style, there are four-poster\nbeds that can work in both modern and traditional bedrooms. Whether you choose\nto add curtains or not, a four-poster gives you a visual sense of isolation\nthat makes the bed seem like a sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you read in bed, an upholstered headboard can make a\nworld of difference to your comfort, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the rule of threes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keep decorative items to a minimum in your master bedroom\nand follow the rule of threes. Dresser and nightstand tops can easily become\nvery cluttered. If you love pottery or glassware, collect three different\npieces and arrange them on a dresser. Bonus points if the decorative items are\nalso functional\u2014small jars in which you can stash earrings, tie pins, or loose\nchange, seagrass baskets that can hold scarves, or boxes of different materials\nand materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green it up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Plants (and water) are what makes a room an oasis. While\nyou\u2019re not likely to be able to keep a date palm alive in a master bedroom,\nadding a big plant gives you not only visual interest and a huge shot of green,\nbut the oxygen plants produce at night can help you sleep better. Since you\u2019re\nprobably going to have the curtains or blinds closed most of the time in your\nmaster bedroom, consider plants that thrive in low or diffused light, like\npeace lilies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add a seating area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depending on how big your master bedroom is, you may be able\nto create a seating area with a couple of chairs and a small table, or build a\nwindow seat (with storage for extra blankets and pillows, out-of-season\nclothes, or board games) so you can watch the world go by on rainy days or read\na book. If your room isn\u2019t big enough, a blanket box or sturdy storage ottoman\nat the foot of the bed will work, as will an armless slipper chair in a corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in window coverings that work for you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may want to consider investing in both curtains and\nblinds or heavy lined drapes to keep light out. That goes for natural light and\nthe sun\u2019s tendency to poke through eastern exposures long before you actually\nwant to wake up, as well as street lights whose glare might make getting to\nsleep harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Splurge on your bed linens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Good sheets may be the best investment you can make when\ndecorating a master bedroom. Quality cotton sheets won\u2019t pill and they start to\nfeel like silk after multiple washings. Rather than choosing sheets with busy\npatterns, consider buying only plain colors, sheets with satin stripes, or very\nsmall patterns, and save the patterns and textures for your throw pillows,\nwhich are meant to be decorative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, how you choose to decorate a master bedroom is\nup to you. Now that you\u2019re an adult and \u201cgo to your room!\u201d is no longer a\npunishment, your master bedroom d\u00e9cor should reflect that while ensuring you\nget the kind of rest you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"