Is your bedroom a haven a sanctuary where you can rest and rejuvenate? If not, here are some suggestions for making your bedroom into the room that provides peace of mind along with bodily comfort.
Your bedroom reflects who you are. So the first question is, how do you see yourself? Imagine yourself in different settings. Does traditional furniture classic Queen Anne, Chippendale, 18th and 19th century European antique styles give you a feeling of stability and continuity? A canopy or sleigh bed in rich cherry or mahogany, with Pachabel playing on the stereo hidden in your carved armoire, may be the perfect romantic touch youve been seeking.
Perhaps the setting that makes you feel warm and cozy comes from country furniture the rough-hewn rustic look or the distressed finishes of cottage styles. Homey fabrics, like chintz, linen or denim, and accessories like handmade quilts, needlework pillows, rag rugs, and framed watercolors with outdoor themes may support your vision of the perfect place to relax and get a good nights sleep.
The casual contemporary look leans towards light glowing woods like maple or dramatic pieces in dark stains like espresso....