With the short days and chilled mornings of winter now upon us, the bedroom has an additional allure. It’s a place to curl up, snuggle in and stay cozy on cold winter morning’s, along with a space to relax and rejuvenate after a busy day.
So how do you create a bedroom for all seasons, making it a place you enjoy retreating to at any time of year?
Bedroom basics
A welcoming bedroom always starts with solid basics including a quality bed, beautiful side tables and perhaps a bedhead that, together, create a relaxed and welcoming vibe.
As a retreat from the busy world, the bedroom is the ideal place for natural materials, such as the warm tones of timber which suit any season and can be dressed up or dressed down as the need arises.
The little extras
It’s the little things that lift a bedroom from mundane to magnificent. This includes those extras that create a luxury resort-style feel and the tiny details which help personalise a room.
When it comes to extras, small additions like an occasional chair, bookcase, a seating bench or beautiful wardrobe add a special touch, while decorator items inject a sense of personality into a room.
Lighting also plays a key role in a zone which should provide a welcoming ambience. Feature bedside lamps which allow for reading are a must, while overhead lighting should be functional yet attractive.
Meanwhile, creating a beautiful bedroom involves the elimination of clutter, so adequate storage is essential.
Then it’s down to the finer details, including artworks, decorator items, and rugs, which all tie the room together and offer that personalised, resort style feel.
And while you’re considering extra, plants and greenery add a special touch to any bedroom, bringing the outdoors in and creating a feeling of Zen.
Beautiful bedding
Bedding is something to really splash out on when it comes to creating a beautiful space that feels luxurious and welcoming.
It starts with a good quilt, comfortable pillows and quality linen but also extends to stylish quilt covers and extras such as cushions and throws.
These tie the room together and also create that layered sumptuous look that makes a bedroom warm and inviting.
Seasonal changes
As the seasons change, so too should your bedroom, with winter offering the opportunity to layer up while summer is all about paring back and keeping things cool.
Great bedroom basics in the form of beautiful furniture and a good quality bed underpin this mission as do the extras which you can swap out, add or remove as the season changes.
Yet, regardless of the time of year, the aim for the bedroom always remains the same. It should be a retreat from the busy modern world where you can relax, regroup and enjoy spending time.
