Your bedroom should include many different elements: a home with a comfortable bed, a room to express your personality, and a place to read or relax. Of all these things, the most important thing is simply being comfortable. And there are certainly many paths to a cozy bedroom.
Whether you prefer soft pastels or bold hues, loud patterns or solids with muted textures. All bedroom décor is cozy, but there are a few things you need to keep in mind when planning your sleeping sanctuary. Here are 10 different approaches to take your coziness to the next level.
Design for touch
“Employing comfortable layers and textures is key to making a room feel cozy,” interior designer Elizabeth Newman says of this master bedroom. Mixed materials such as down-filled duvets, grasscloth wallpaper, bamboo benches and woolen Berber carpets add warmth.
A sleepy space is gently awakened by gentle splashes of celadon green on bed linens, pillows and bench cushions. What's more, the fluffy wool Berber rug is gentle on bare feet. (The rest of the house's flooring is sisal or hardwood.)
Choose a gentle palette
“Lavender creates a calming, tranquil space,” says designer Lindsey Coral Harper. “This room doesn't feel like the ceilings are very high, so it's bright and airy, which helps. Here, the lavender is complemented by pops of green, but the gray and aubergine also make great partners.”
Turn on the lights and stay low
“I don't think there's a single lightbulb in this space that's over 15 watts,” says decorator Matthew Bees, adding that the “calming light bulbs” were painted a custom pale pink by Benjamin Moore to complement the bed throws. Bedroom” (from Deconstructed Stripes by Miles Redd for Schumacher).
add a little patina
This bedroom from the 50th Anniversary Idea House combines the brand new with the time-honoured. A tall antique mirror from Mirror-tique hangs above a vintage nightstand, adding both height and age. Deputy Decorating Editor Ellie Poston wrapped the room in textured teal raffia wallpaper to “create a jewel box effect,” she says.
I then appliqued a large monogram onto the bedding in O'Connor Monogram Chartreuse. I layered two rugs (sisal rug from Jaipur Living and vintage rug from Page Albright Orientals). Then I tied everything together with curtain fabric Le Lac Toile Linen. “When decorating with new things, it's important to incorporate old things to revitalize the patina,” says Poston.
dreaming on the daybed
Want to make your bedroom even more cozy? Try adding a second place to hit the hay. Daybeds add a beautiful and comfortable feel to your bedroom. Make your space as cozy as it looks (what's the point if it's not functional) with lots of pillows and blankets big enough for snuggles. Keep a side table nearby to grab a drink or flip through a magazine.
Don't take traditional things too seriously
Interior designer Barry Benson said the large appliqué initials on the Leontine linen bolsters were a must-see. But to make things look funnier, more personal, and not too preppy, Barry brought in a vintage Moroccan rug. The tension created by classic bedding creates an irresistible space. “The owner's mom loves this room, and so do her friends who visit from Los Angeles,” Barry says. “What really impresses me is the playful mix.”
mix treble and bass
Undaunted, James Farmer combines bargain finds with designer favorites. This custom bed is dressed in buffalo check linens purchased from IKEA. Warm creams and browns give this elegant bedroom a cozy feel. Unique artwork gives this master bedroom an intimate and homey feel.
Create warmth with dark neutrals
The master bedroom in the 2010 Georgia Idea House is painted in dark neutral colors, creating a cozy atmosphere even during the day. An antique wooden writing desk and chair create a calming atmosphere in this master suite. Curtains with the same color pattern line the windows. As shown here, placing a tray above your bed with essentials like reading glasses and the book you're currently reading creates a warm and inviting space.
Change the color and layer luxuriously
“Creating an interesting look doesn't necessarily require busy patterns or bold colors; it can be achieved with a tonal palette and tactile elements,” says designer Dana Walter. Here, linen headboards, tailored bedspreads and slightly puddled window treatments create a relaxing space built around a play of textures.
The walls are the perfect neutral 'November Rain' by Benjamin Moore, which Walter cut using 75% white to keep the green-gray tones from overpowering the room's peaceful atmosphere.
envelop the room
The room is wrapped in textiles to create a relaxing hotel-like feel. A velvet headboard takes up most of the wall. “There's nothing more comfortable to get up in bed with,” says designer Andrew Howard. A bamboo silk rug echoes the luxury of the headboard, while gauzy curtains and bohemian block-print bedding contrast with the dramatic coffered ceiling.
Incorporate an array of textures
Make your bedroom more comfortable by adding texture to every corner of the room. The 2014 Palmetto Bluff Idea House shows how to add different textures to create a tranquil space.
Interior designer Suzanne Kassler started by laying down a sisal rug as the foundation of the room. Linen curtains give the space a fresh, dreamy feel. A fluffy brown velvet quilt at the end of the bed is inviting, but other textures like pom-pom fringe and metallic linens add interest to the bedscape.
get gauze
Designer Lisa Shelley loved the guest room's original faux-painted driftwood walls, so she placed the bed in the middle of that textured expanse to make it a focal point. To give her visitors the feeling of being on safari, she suspended fanciful canvas canopies from the ceiling.
“I found this little tent-like structure at a local store and fell in love with it,” she says. “So I cut a hole in the top to fit over the fan. It adds a little bit of softness and romance, and it's very exotic. People love this room.” Create your own using a few yards of mosquito netting. Let's make a canopy.
enliven the walls
In this 20-by-18-foot master bedroom, Ashley Whitaker added an extra touch of coziness by covering the walls extensively with a flowering tree motif in blue and green. Densely patterned wallpaper makes large rooms feel more inviting, while crisp white headboards, lamps, and bedding give your eyes a place to rest. Scalloped bedding (Mirasol by Matouk), edged with colorful aqua bands, adds a preppy feel to the room and brings a touch of color to the basic white bedding.
Start with some classic antique and recycled items
Photo: Laurie W. Glenn.Stylist: Matthew Gleeson
The 2023 Idea Home in Tennessee truly encapsulates the idea of warmth and comfort, as seen in the main suite of this home.
“We always start with vintage. It's so exciting to have a special, carefully crafted, unique piece, and it's more sustainable because it's not new,” says Maryland. says Laura Hodges, interior designer and owner of Laura Hodges Studio in Catonsville, State. , Hodges sourced a pair of antique nightstands whose midcentury modern style matches the design of the floating La Dame chandelier by Regina Andrew that hangs above.
Recycled furniture and decorative items can add a homey feel to any space. When everything looks new out of the box, it doesn't feel lived in or inviting. Using unique items not only adds interest, but also makes your space feel real.