A good night’s sleep is one of the best things we can do for our health and there are so many ways you can incorporate chic design elements to create a stylish sanctuary of your dreams. Here are some of my top tips and tricks for designing a bedroom that’s not only elegant, but peaceful. I want to share how to craft a blissful room retreat that reflects your personal sense of style and allows you some well-deserved and designed rest!

1.Neutral Doesn’t Have to Mean Boring:

When it comes to elegance, simplicity reigns supreme. Begin by selecting a neutral color palette that sets the stage for tranquility and sophistication. Soft hues like delicate creams, tans,  soothing grays, and warm beiges serve as the ideal foundation for your bedroom oasis.  The best way to infuse personality when using neutral tones is incorporating design details like a subtle pattern on smaller items like drapery trim, throw pillows or bedding. 

2. Harmonize with Luxurious Textiles:

To elevate your bedroom’s luxe design be sure to introduce luxurious textiles that make you want to linger and lounge. Plush velvet draperies, sumptuous silk throw pillows, and high-quality Egyptian cotton sheets will create the feel of a high-end boutique hotel room and allow you to have that special vibe of opulence and comfort in your own home.  Fabrics with texture add depth and dimension to your interior design and incorporating a cashmere throw blanket in a comfy chair can be the perfect spot to ease into the evening.  Use as large of a rug as possible so there’s softness underfoot and a sense of expansiveness in the room.

3. Illuminate with Layers of Light:

Lighting plays a pivotal role in the art of bedroom design and the right lighting scheme can transform your room from ordinary to extraordinary. Incorporate a large scale chandelier, use elegant bedside lamps with large white silk shades and tabletop dimmers to create a layered lighting scheme. Adding cove lighting in the ceiling or using wall sconces can add a warm and intimate atmosphere, you want to use dimmers for all the various lighting in your bedroom, that allows you to design a room with a warm and inviting ethereal glow!

4. Finding the Perfect Furniture Layout:

A bedroom is not just a place to sleep, but also a sanctuary for the soul, you want to create a sense of serenity by thoughtfully arranging furniture and décor. If possible, position your bed so when you walk in the foot of the bed is closest to you and the headboard is farthest away from you, this gives you a sense of place and just “feels” best when you enter. Allow ample space for movement, maybe incorporate a bench at the foot of the bed and create a cozy reading are with a comfy chair and ottoman.  If you can have two of the same nightstands on either side of the bed, that gives a sense of balance and make them as large as possible for a luxe feel.

5. Dress Your Walls with Oversized Art:

Art is the language of the soul, and your bedroom walls are a blank canvas waiting for you to announce your own personal style. Select pieces that speak to you that give you a sense tranquility and also choose large scale pieces, that gives a feel of opulence and helps to create a dynamic room design much more than small scale artwork. Whether it’s a serene landscape in subtle pale colors, an abstract composition in neutral hues, or a gallery wall of black and white cherished family photographs, let the art you choose weave a story of elegance and personal connection.

6. Bring the Outside In:

Nature has the ability ground us and relax us and incorporating natural elements into your room design adds grace and beauty to any space. Introduce elements of the natural world into your bedroom design, such as fresh flowers, potted plants, or a tranquil indoor wall fountain. These touches of nature will breathe life into your space and create a seamless connection with the outside world, it really is all about designing a restful retreat.

7. Keep it Simple and Clear Clutter:

If you are looking for true luxury and elegance, simplicity and a sleek tailored design is your most trusted ally. Avoid clutter and excess instead opting for clean lines and purposeful minimalism, you want to feel like you are in control of your room and your room isn’t in control of you. By curating your bedroom with intention and not bringing in too many items, you allow each element to shine, resulting in a space that feels effortlessly refined.

8. Mix Materials to Create a Dynamic Design:

Using various materials in your bedroom adds depth to your rooms décor and keeps it from feeling like you bought a “bedroom set” and everything is matchy-matchy.  Mixing natural stone, glass, rich wood finishes, gleaming metal finishes all come together to create a curated look that feels more like a true interior that’s been designed.  Adding a large leaning floor mirror can help reflect important daylight and reflect dimmed artificial light at night!

When it comes to designing an elegant bedroom, it’s not one big element, but rather a combination of many different design details that come together to create one fabulous space you’ll want to spend time in. It is all about the right choices of color, texture, lighting, and meaningful items you use that transforms your bedroom into a dreamy and serene sanctuary.