Lockdown 3.0 looms over the UK. Once again we’re all trapped inside with nothing to do but work, eat and binge Netflix. It’s not even like lockdown 1.0 when the weather was nice; it’s the depths of winter. So exercising outside is a no-go, right?
If you need a project to keep your mind, and your hands, busy, why not revamp one of the most sacred spaces in your home? Your bedroom.
After a long and eventful day, you need a safe space where you can lay down and rest. There are lots of things that come into play to give you the best quality of sleep. Aside from your physical preparation, the state of your bedroom greatly determines your sleep quality.
Unknown to many is that everything within those four walls is impactful on your sleep, and indeed your overall wellbeing. Everything matters, from the rugs to the walls and windows. Even the technology you keep nearby your pillow.
So, if you’re ready to stay occupied, stay off Insta and do something productive, here are six ultimate bedroom makeover tips to jumpstart your transformation:
1. Use the right colours
I’m a big believer in the impact that colours can have on your mood and mental health, and your bedroom needs to have the ability to invoke sleep. To help you sleep much faster and better, get sheets, bed covers, and curtains coloured grey, blue or brown. Loud colours like orange can be distracting to your eyes.
Your hands are not tied; hence feel free to mix and blend to your liking. If unsure of how to mix colours, just find a colour wheel. Colours can make your room feel serene and offer a pop of cheeriness.
2. Is it too cluttered?
A bedroom is a special place, and it’s where we store some of our most precious possessions. But are there too many overwhelming one space?
Your ultimate bedroom makeover could just be a tweak away. Maybe all you have to change is your bedroom outlook. Determine if everything in your bedroom ‘works’ to your convenience. Is your bed properly placed, or do you need to shift it?
Go beyond the bed and look at all your accessories to determine if they, too, are properly positioned to give the pop you require. Accessories accentuate a room’s appearance and can bring your room to life depending on where you place them. The recommended guide is to first place your bed on the longest wall in your bedroom, then placing the furniture and accessories in complementary positions around it. Don’t forget to use net voucher codes to get the best deals that will save you money!
3. Better lighting
Don’t underestimate the impact that lighting can have on your wellbeing. Great lighting transforms your bedroom and gets you in the mood for sleeping. A good bedroom requires a combination of light sources that are positioned throughout the room. The exception is for those with small bedrooms.
Make use of floor lamps, ceiling fixtures, and bedside lamps, among others. Be different from your friends. Your bedroom needs to make it easy for you to read in bed, enjoy romance, and sleep.
Having bulbs that can be regulated to give off different moods is also important. Rotate your lighting until you find the best placement, for example, if you like to read in bed, you’ll need a bedside light that is bright enough for you to see the pages clearly but not too harsh on the eyes.
4. The right curtains
Windows are some of the most neglected areas of the room. Windows function to let in natural light during the day. At night you may also enjoy your view from this spot.
In this regard, curtains aid in controlling the amount of light that you want. Find curtains that suit your needs accordingly on different occasions. Get new tiebacks or finials to dress your panels.
5. Bring the outdoors in
I’m a massive lover of houseplants. So to make your room come to life, consider acquiring houseplants to filter your bedroom’s air and generate oxygen. The fragrance emitted also has a relaxing effect on you and can give you better quality sleep.
Take your time conducting your research to determine which ones suit you before committing to any of them. Plants you can consider may include the snake plant, monstera deliciosa, pothos, dracaena, and spider plant.
6. Add cosiness
In the morning, cold bedroom floors are a turn-off and will make you want to crawl right back underneath that duvet. Your feet need a soft landing after a sleeping session. You can also purchase a cosy area rug whether you have wall-to-wall carpeting.
There are no rules for the size of the area rugs. However, note that choosing a rug that is too small or large may throw your space off balance. Remember, with these area rugs comes the maintenance responsibility.
7. Add some life to your walls
No one enjoys waking up to a plain-looking wall. Consider hanging pieces of art around your room. Another way to decorate your wall is by using sculptures or antlers.
You can also get an artist to paint you a mural or get a wallpaper. Nowadays, lots of people are decorating their walls with old maps. There are some great ones of London as a city from centuries ago that would look perfect on your walls. Stuff like this just adds more substance to your room. The bottom line is to find any type of art to uplift your room’s aesthetics. A single visit to a home décor store can be life-changing.
To wrap things up…
Since we spend nearly a third of our lifetime sleeping, we need to invest and give our bedroom the attention it deserves. You need to be better in bed. And no, we don’t just mean that way… This transcends your bedtime hygiene and bedroom cleanliness.
There will always be areas you can improve around your room. To appreciate beauty, try to keep it simple with your décor. The overdoing of decoration is costly and may not give the effect that you are seeking. Your bedroom should be a cherished place where you can relax and rejuvenate.
