Your Bedroom Is a Reflection of You

When buying a home, most new homeowners want to decorate it with their very own style.  And the most intimate and private room in your home is your bedroom.  Decorating your bedroom can be invigorating to you.  However, guest rooms may have a completely different vibe.  Many homeowners want the room to be fresh and modern.

Here are some great tips on how to give your bedroom a modern edge.

Add a fresh touch to your boudoir by making it an extension of nature.  People love to escape.  So, why not bring it into your home?  Shades of greens and browns are a good choice to resonate the feeling of an island or a garden sanctuary.

Adding potted plants, bamboo and handmade papers for lampshades go far in creating the sense of being outdoors.  You can take this a step further by choosing bedding and window treatments made of organic cotton.

Textured wallpaper will give your bedroom a new edge.  Vintage patterns are fun and quickly become the automatic focal point in your room.  Use the wallpaper on one wall where the bed and nightstands are for a dramatic effect.

Another way to add texture and depth to your room is to add molding.  It adds a classic period feel.  Add crown molding around the border of the ceiling, or thin molding in a large rectangular shape on the wall above the bed.

For lighting, remember: less is more. Try to create a space that is warm and inviting.  You don't have to illuminate every corner.  Use as much natural light as possible.  Blinds can maximize this light and act as a dimmer switch.  A chandelier in the bedroom makes a statement.  It also filters light across the room.  Sconces are another option.  They make the room look clean and soft with just enough light.

If your room is white, you use an accent color like red or blue that can be dashed here and there with throws or throw pillows.  Use a color that will complement your design and keep it fresh yet pulled together.