Your bedroom is the last space you see before you go to sleep, and the first space you see when the alarm wakes you in the morning.

It should be your sanctuary, a haven hidden from the daily struggles of life. Making wise decorating decisions will help you create a space that exudes a relaxing yet romantic vibe.

1. The Bed

In any bedroom, the bed is the focal point of the room. Choose a bed frame that instantly reveals your design style.

While the style of the bed is an added design element, the mattress needs to be functional rather than decorative.

Choose a mattress that is comfortable. You want a mattress that is neither too firm nor too soft. Your mattress should welcome you into bed at the end of a long, tiring day.

2. The Color

For a relaxing space, choose colors that are soft. Harsh colors tend to evoke feelings of panic or the need to leave.

There is a reason fast food restaurants choose bright red, orange, and yellow paint schemes.

For your space, you want a color that makes you feel calm, relaxed and that staying in the space is exactly what you wish to do.

You do not have to choose a monochromatic aesthetic. Simply choose colors that evoke a calm feeling.

Here’s a quick video on How to Add a Romantic Touch to the Bedroom:

3. The Clutter

Banish clutter from your private space once and for all!

Too often the bedroom becomes the space where things without a defined home come to rest. A cluttered room is neither relaxing nor romantic.

Decorative touches are welcome, but choose them mindfully and purposely, so they do not become clutter and make you feel claustrophobic.

4. The Fabrics

When designing your space choose fabrics that are warm and comforting. Linens that are made from natural fibers like cotton are typically more comfortable.

Fabric colors that coordinate with your overall decorative scheme will provide a more cohesive feel to your space. Coordinate patterned fabrics with solids to create a space that is beautiful without being chaotic.

Only solids can give a bland feeling while too many patterns can make a space feel busy and overwhelming.

5. The Furnishings

Natural materials tend to make a room feel warmer. Choosing wood or painted furnishings tend to have a cozier feel than metal finishes.

Choose pieces that complement your bed. Pieces do not necessarily have to match, but they should coordinate nicely with each other.

Some of the prettiest, most relaxing spaces have an eclectic design.

6. The Decorations

Remember that clutter is not your friend. However, a room feels empty and unused without some personal touches.

Think about things that make you feel calm. Those are the items you want to incorporate into this space.

Perhaps you are most relaxed on the beach. Consider adding some touches to your space that remind you of that scenery. You could choose to create a vignette of seashells along with a beach landscape scene.

Whatever decorations make you feel calm and collected are the ones you should use in your sanctuary space.

Final Thoughts

Creating a relaxing and romantic personal space is simple and can be inexpensive.

Using paint color, fabrics and decorations wisely will help you construct the haven you desire.

Keeping the space clutter free will further the calm sanctuary feel. Your space is limited only by what you imagine it to be.

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.