“A room should never allow the eye to settle in one place. It should smile at you and create fantasy.”
– Juan Montoya, architect and prolific interior designer
Your master bedroom is your sanctuary where you start and end each day. Making it stylish and supremely comfortable is a must, whether during a home renovation, seasonal makeover, moving into a new home, decluttering, or a significant life event.
Whatever the reason, you are in the right place. From a tranquil color palette, as seen in this soothing blue bedroom on Elle Decor, to smart storage like The Container Store’s closet systems. Let’s explore the seven top essentials to transform your master bedroom.
Mood Lighting
Creating the perfect night begins with setting the right mood.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing or romantic atmosphere, lighting design can instantly transform the ambiance of your master bedroom. Dimmable lights and lamps are the perfect combo to create different effects.
Smart lighting systems like Philips Hue or LIFX allow you to adjust the color and intensity of your lights with a tap on your smartphone. For inspiration, check out Blisslights’s guide on mood lighting to create a romantic atmosphere.
Add accent lighting like these Eclipse Terrazo sconces to create a spa ambiance. Portable lamps allow flexibility to highlight artwork or reading nooks.
You can also add some candles or a lava lamp for a more atmospheric touch.
Aromatherapy Diffuser
An aromatherapy diffuser adds a pleasant fragrance and promotes relaxation and better sleep. It’s also a great way to promote calmness and well-being.
The Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine establishes that aromatherapy can boost physical, mental, and emotional health. It can be beneficial during significant life changes and transitions.
You can opt for stylish ultrasonic or reed diffusers that blend seamlessly with your bedroom decor. These are low maintenance, require little to no power, and emit a steady, quiet mist. Place them on a nightstand or dresser to circulate relaxing scents. Keep it on while sleeping for ongoing benefits.
Elle Decor has an excellent guide and list of modern aromatherapy diffuser options.
Functional and Chic Night Stand
As with any functional furniture, this bedside accessory is a decor accent and storage.
A set of drawers is excellent for keeping everything you need within reach, such as a lamp, a glass of water, and your favorite book. Go the extra mile and include lighting, a tray for items, and a plant for a layered look with purpose.
Other considerations include the size of your bedroom, the style of your décor, and the items you need to store. Lastly, choosing a nightstand made from a durable material that will last for years to come.
A King/Queen Cloud Mattress and Bed
A king or queen-size mattress and bed is the perfect way to create a luxurious and relaxing oasis in your master bedroom. Invest in the ultimate comfort with a cloud-like bed. For examples, brands like Casper or Tempur-Pedic offer luxurious options.
Sleeping on a cloud mattress is like drifting off to sleep nestled within the wispy embrace of a cumulus cloud. It envelops you like a fluffy, white fog, transporting you to dreamland upon a cushiony plane of weightless comfort.
You awake feeling refreshed and renewed after a night spent sailing upon the soothing seas of slumber. Furthermore, the Sleep Foundation’s guide can help you choose the right mattress for your bedroom.
A Conveniently Located Closet
A well-designed closet should provide more space on the inside than it appears on the outside. Consider custom closet solutions from companies like a luxury customized closet or budget friendly IKEA’s PAX system.
First, work with your designer to locate the closet conveniently, such as the bedroom entrance, for grab-and-go access. Next, install organizing systems like container store’s Closet Spaces helps you neatly store clothes, shoes, and accessories hidden behind sliding doors.
With smart organization systems, it keeps your items visible, organized and within reach.
To see how homeowners creatively maximize closet space, dive into Elle Decors guide on Crafting Well-Organized Closets. The size of your bedroom, the amount of storage space you need, and your style are some factors to consider when designing the perfect closet.
Hanging Garden
Did you know you spend over 85% of your time indoors? Indoor hanging gardens can infuse your bedroom with nature’s beauty, making it more inviting.
According to Time Magazine, indoor plants:
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Sharpen your attention
- Help patients heal faster
- Boost your happiness
- Improve air quality
- Make your indoor life more pleasurable.
Create a living wall gallery by displaying potted succulents, ferns, or herbs on floating shelves. Or go for frame mounts that can attach plants directly to the wall without taking up space.
Check out Spruce’s Vertical Garden Ideas and Designs to help you choose the suitable hanging garden for your bedroom.
A Vanity Table
Nothing adds a touch of glamour to your bedroom while serving as a functional space for grooming and makeup than a vanity table. The table should have a mirror, several handy drawers and shelves to store your makeup and hair products, and a comfy chair.
Modern vanity tables allow you to hook up various devices, like speakers, to listen to your favorite tunes while you apply your make-up. The long-life LED wall lamps make all the difference. They are covered in stainless steel, resulting in a reflective effect that reduces shadows.
Check out Vocal’s guide on choosing the perfect vanity table for your bedroom. After that, explore vintage and modern vanity designs on websites like Etsy, IKEA, or CB2.
Accessorize Your Master Bedroom With OPENUU
Redesigning your master bedroom is an opportunity to create a space that truly reflects your personality and dreams. While Fixr estimates it can cost you $20,000-$40,000 to transform your bedroom, it doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. Combining these seven mindful upgrades and others from OPENUU’s interior decor collection can unlock your bedroom. Whether expert guidance, inspiration, an expansive art collection, mirrors, or lamp accessories, we can help.
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