Interior designers are always on the lookout for these bedroom decorating blunders.
When we enter into a wonderful hotel room, we immediately notice how everything is proportioned correctly, the bed is meticulously made, and the lighting provides a warm glow on appealing and functional furnishings. The artwork is eye-catching but not dominating, and the rug provides the perfect softness under bare feet. Hoteliers create their guest rooms with such ease, but what about decorating your own bedroom?
It could come down to a few common decorating blunders that designers notice every time they step into a client's room. Small mistakes can have a big impact on the overall look and feel of a room, from disregarding clutter to failing to handle mood lighting. We enlisted the help of some of the industry's greatest interior designers to discuss their common blunders.
Continue reading for expert advice on remodeling your bedroom.
Forgetting the Artwork
"When it comes to artwork, the bedroom is sometimes disregarded," Massucco Warner Miller's Melissa Warner Rothblum and Julie Massucco Kleiner told us. "Because a bedroom isn't a public space, it's simple to pack all the essentials into it and then leave the walls empty." While most people save their greatest artwork for the living room or dining room, Rothblum and Kleiner recommend paying equal attention to art in less visible areas: "You spend virtually every day in your bedroom, so why not have something beautiful on the walls?"
Choosing the Wrong Rug
While the size of your rug in relation to your décor and furniture may not seem as crucial as the size of your bed, it has an impact on design. Don't be scared to go big—choose a rug that is at least twice the size of your bed. You've chosen the appropriate size when you can comfortably step out of bed onto your rug on all sides.
Not Thinking About Mood Lighting
The Massucco Warner Miller designers say, "We think it's so terrible when a bedroom ceiling is left naked or has a drab flush mount shoved up there." "Play around with the lighting in your bedroom! There is no restriction that chandeliers should only be used in dining areas." There's more to a bedroom than overhead lighting, according to interior designer Tim Campbell: "Add indirect and task lighting that keeps the glare of light away from the eye," he says.
Skipping a Color Scheme
It's time to think about color now that you've measured your furniture sizes and have enough of walking area in your bedroom. Choose a color palette that complements each other rather than conflicting. Finding a striking undertone that makes you feel calm—like this stunning sage green bedding—and choosing décor that matches it can be just as relaxing as neutral tones.
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