Home Decorating Bedroom Decorating 20 Decorating Tricks for Your Bedroom This room should be your sanctuary. Use textures, patterns, and lighting to set its tone. By Leslie Corona Leslie Corona Leslie Corona is the Senior Home Editor at REAL SIMPLE magazine. She has been styling, organizing, writing, and reporting on all things in the home space for a decade. She was previously at Good Housekeeping, HGTV Magazine, and Parents. She has shared her expertise on the TODAY show, Cheddar, and local television news outlets. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 26, 2022 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Pexels A gallery of simple ideas to make your slumber zone dreamy. 01 of 20 Pile on the Pillows Pexels Pile on the pillows, and don't shy away from mixing patterns. Combine large prints with small ones, florals with geometrics. 02 of 20 DIY Artwork Pieter Estersohn/Getty Images Hanging a graphic quilt is an easy solution to the "big blank wall" issue. Complementary bed linens pull the decor together. 03 of 20 Put Pattern to Work Gaf_Lila/Shutterstock A printed bedspread, like this distinctive botanical design, does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to décor. 04 of 20 Incorporate Prints on Accent Pieces Place of My Taste But prints aren't reserved for the bedcovers. They're just as arresting when set on a modern-shaped lampshade. 05 of 20 Work the Walls littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com Nightstands and adjustable lamps affixed to walls smartly save space in a small room. 06 of 20 Reveal a Personal Side Christopher Testani Your bedroom should express your personality (not just design principles), so feel free to go a little off-center, as with the art here. 07 of 20 Decorate With Consistency Christopher Testani Note that the soft curves of the headboard are echoed by the feminine details in the bedding. 08 of 20 Make Your Bedroom Comfy Courtesy of Allswell Top your bed with covers made for snuggling, like a down comforter. For total indulgence, choose ultra-soft eiderdown. 09 of 20 Choose a Focal Point Christopher Testani A beautiful piece of furniture becomes the focal point when embellished in gorgeous hardware and leather. Try positioning your bed at an angle to save space in a tight room. 10 of 20 Keep Scale in Mind Pexels Gauge the size of your bedside lamp by the scale of your bed: A four-poster would call for a big fixture; for a low bed, choose something smaller. 11 of 20 Introduce Pops of Color Sugar & Cloth If you want color without an all-out commitment, inject hits of it with your art and accessories. 12 of 20 Pay Attention to the Floor Tessa Neustadt A cheery striped rug is like a burst of sunshine in a low-key room. A 4-by-6-foot rug by the bed is ideal for most bedrooms. 13 of 20 Layer With Color Nicole Gerulat for Joss & Main At the bold end of the scale, go for saturation with a favorite color. Use a variety of tones and textures to give your room a layered feel. 14 of 20 Add Warmth With Neutrals Carlsson, Peter/Getty Images That idea works just as well with neutrals. Here, the neutral duvet and natural-lit room create a cozy atmosphere. 15 of 20 Don't Be Afraid of Color Photo by Casey Brodley for Oh Joy! According to lifestyle expert Joy Cho, "A good way to give your room a fun splash of color without being too overwhelming is to color block the wall by painting just the lower half. We chose a happy banana yellow and left the top half white to keep it bright and simple." 16 of 20 Reinvent Your Safe Haven Pexels Tuck a chair into a corner seat for an instant resting spot. Lush silk draperies turn the room into a cocoon. 17 of 20 Personalize Your Space Hero Images/Getty Images Mix in offbeat pieces for an eclectic look, like a shabby-chic headboard in an eye-catching gingham print. 18 of 20 Turn Photos Into Art Pexels Make your most personal space even more so with artwork of those you love... 19 of 20 Transform Photos in Meaningful Ways We Are Scout …or framed cameos of your favorite memories. 20 of 20 Make Rest a Priority Pexels Your bedroom should be your retreat, a sanctuary for peaceful reading, writing, studying, and resting. Set fresh flowers on your nightstand to boost your mood. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit