The bedroom can often be thought of as the core of a house, or at least a sanctuary within it. Because of this, it can often be difficult, frustrating, or even stressful to try to get the best possible result out of your bedroom decor!

Many questions will start buzzing around in your head, such as what to do with the colors, the furniture, or the lighting.

Fortunately, as long as you keep in mind a few simple tips, you’ll find that your bedroom decor will be closer to ideal in no time! Let’s take a look at four things to keep in mind.

1. Picking Out a Bed

There’s no surprise with this first tip: The right bedroom should always have the right bed. A whole multitude of choices exist here and there’s no wrong answers, as it all comes down to what you personally want out of your bed, whether that be something small and cozy, or something a little more grand.

One choice that might fit particularly well with those who want additional space in their bedroom is a bed with built in storage. This type of bed can allow for a huge reduction in clutter that frees up the rest of your room without any intrusive changes.

The most important thing to keep in mind is to pick a bed that you love!

2. Wall Colors

A fantastic, simple, and extremely effective way to add some spirit and atmosphere to your bedroom is to pick the right wall colors. Regardless of whether you’re using paint or paper, the color of the walls will have a massive impact on the sense of comfort and liveliness you feel when you step into the bedroom.

It’s a good idea to put this step right at the beginning of the decor process or close to it. The wall colors will be a crucial aspect of your other design choices when you get further down the line!

Also, check out this video on How to Paint a Bedroom in 30 Minutes:

3. The Right Furniture

Another critical part of perfecting your bedroom design is picking the best combination of furniture that meets your needs. Everything from your dresser, to chairs, night stands, and shelves should be thought over carefully to make sure you’re satisfied with the choices.

All of these choices can be a little overwhelming, so try to use your gut in instances of indecision.

4. Lighting

Lastly, there’s the issue of lighting, which too often goes overlooked in the decor process.

The lighting is, however, an incredibly necessary element for atmosphere, comfort, and the general mood of your bedroom.

Without adequate lighting, you can risk diluting the other careful design choices you’ve made!

Jessica Wheeler

Jessica is an east coast native who found her way to Austin, Texas. When she’s not writing about furniture or interior design topics, you’ll find her scoping out cute coffee shops, binge-watching a good Netflix show, or spending a Sunday in the park with her dog Ruffles.