Giving Yourself The Cosy Bedroom You Deserve

When you’re low on energy and looking to recharge, settling down for the night, or just want a little privacy, retreating to the bedroom can be just the right thing. However, a bedroom that doesn’t suit your needs might not be quite as comfortable or refreshing as you would like. Here, we’re going to look at the elements your bedroom might be missing, and how you can ensure it offers the right cosy factor to make it your personal retreat.

Focus On The Bed

Being the space in the bedroom that you use the most, it’s obvious you need to focus on the bed. With a good supportive mattress and pillows, you can ensure that you’re able to keep yourself comfortable when you’re lying down or sleeping. Make sure that you have breathable cotton or linen sheets that stay comfortable no matter the weather, as well.

Layer Your Softness

Soft furnishings can enhance the plush, inviting quality of your bedroom many times over. With the right cushions and throws on top of your furniture, or rugs for softness underfoot, you can make the space a lot more tactile and pleasant, a spot to be in. You don’t necessarily have to hop in bed, even sitting in a cosy chair with a book, a pillow, and a little blanket can help you get the quiet, peaceful time that you need.

Use Warm, Layered Lighting

Just like your soft furnishings, lighting works better and becomes much more comfy when you layer it. Instead of using harsh overhead lights, you should aim for warmth with a soft, dimmable central light, which you can then complement with bedside lamps or wall sconces that have bulbs that are a little dimmer, but much warmer. Task lighting your more functional spaces, like a reading nook or in front of your mirror, can make the space a lot more practical, too.

Lean Into The Right Colour Scheme

A cosy bedroom starts with a colour palette that feels soothing and inviting. Warm neutrals, soft greys, and soft pastels can help you maintain a sense of comfort and peace, no matter what kind of colour temperature you prefer. You want to avoid overly bright or stark colours, on the other hand, which can be great for energising you, but not quite for making a space feel calm and peaceful.

Add Some Personality To The Space

The bedroom is not designed for every person who steps into it; it’s designed to appeal to you specifically. Displaying meaningful and personal items like framed photos, artwork you love, or souvenirs you’ve picked up on your travels can make it a space of emotional warmth, not just physical comfort. Keep clutter to a minimum as well, so these meaningfully placed items feel intentional rather than just part of the mess.

At the end of the day, the bedroom is for sleeping, so it is important to make sure that nothing you do affects its main purpose. However, with the tips above, you can make sure it fits your other needs, too.