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<\/p>\nAre you bored of your bedroom? Is it dreary and dull? We’ve got the solution. These 40 bedroom design ideas will help you improve your bedroom and transform your sleeping space into a haven of tranquillity and bedtime slumber. From colour guides to Feng Shui tips on furniture orientation, we delve into every possible aspect of bedroom design ideas for you to snooze and rest.<\/p>\n
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Whether you simply fancy a redesign or you\u2019re moving house and trying to impress, these simple bedroom hacks will improve sleepiness, create extra space, and help you enjoy your bedroom just like you should.<\/p>\n
The Melon Rule\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Decorations smaller than a cantaloupe can make your bedroom feel cluttered. Upsize or upcycle.<\/p>\n Bedroom Blues<\/strong><\/p>\n A study by Travelodge found that Blue bedrooms can reduce blood pressure and slow heart rate, and led to people having the most sleep compared to other colours, unlike purple, which can stimulate the brain and hamper your sleep by up to 2 hours.<\/p>\n Shady Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n Pale shades reflect light, increasing space, while dark colours absorb light. Pick your shade depending on your need to increase\/decrease the perceived size of your room. Just make sure it\u2019s blue.<\/p>\n You May Like<\/strong> – Blue beds<\/a><\/p>\n Rug Rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n Design tradition states rugs should extend 18\u201d around a king size bed & 12\u201d around a double or twin. Align with the bottom 2\/3 for a neat finish.<\/p>\n Use a striped rug to make the room seem longer than it is.<\/p>\n Feng Shui Mastery:<\/strong><\/p>\n Sleepy Scents<\/strong><\/p>\n Lavender isn\u2019t the only sleep-inducing scent. Chamomile, bergamot, jasmine, rose or sandalwood can bring slumber, too.<\/p>\n DIY Pillow Mist <\/strong><\/p>\n 120ml water + 1\/2tsp witch hazel + 4-5 drops essential oil + spray bottle\u00a0 = sleepy spray!<\/p>\n That Warm, Ruggy Feeling<\/strong><\/p>\n Rugs on wooden floors trap the cold air beneath the floorboards to help insulate the room in chilly months.<\/p>\n Sunlight is Free<\/strong><\/p>\n Let as much sunlight in as possible during the day by keeping windows free of clutter and curtains. This can reduce heating bills across the whole house, not just the bedroom.<\/p>\n CFL Bulbs<\/strong><\/p>\n Using Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs use roughly 70% less energy than incandescent bulbs.<\/p>\n Tog-Up <\/strong><\/p>\n Investing in a higher TOG or a dual-TOG duvet and some trusty PJs could save you a bunch on morning heating.<\/p>\n Suspended Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n Lack floor space for bedside tables? Install suspended shelves to save space, while keeping the surface.<\/p>\n Bedroom ideas to Improve Space<\/p>\n Magic Mirrors<\/strong><\/p>\n Add a mirror to your feature wall to create the illusion of extra light & space.<\/p>\n Let The Light In<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep windows open and don\u2019t hold back on lighting to remove dark spots & bring the outside inside. Both increase a room\u2019s perceived size.<\/p>\n Tower Up <\/strong><\/p>\n Opt for floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, either fitted or freestanding, to create a grand & open feeling. Their shorter counterparts visually break up walls and \u2018cut\u2019 the space.<\/p>\n Ottoman Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n Get yourself an ottoman bed<\/a> to remove that cluttered under-bed mess.<\/p>\n Your Headboard Has Potential <\/strong><\/p>\n Who says a headboard<\/a> need just be that? Make it multi-functional with shelving for you alarms, lamps and books.<\/p>\n Door-ganisation<\/strong><\/p>\n Every wardrobe<\/a> and cupboard door is an organisational heaven in waiting.<\/p>\n Magnetism <\/strong><\/p>\n Glue magnets to your wardrobe to hold your tweezers, combs, & other handy items.<\/p>\n Frugal Storage <\/strong><\/p>\n For low-cost under-bed storage, use fruit & veg boxes from your local grocery store. They are sturdy & shallow and will remove that cluttered under-bed look.<\/p>\n Linen Purge<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re struggling for space to store linens, operate on a one in, one out rule. Bin or upcycle the old sheets.<\/p>\n Linen Inception<\/strong><\/p>\n Fold & store your sheet, duvet cover and 1 pillow case inside the other matching pillow for linen-cupboard bliss.<\/p>\n Shoebox Wire-Tidy<\/strong><\/p>\n Shoo away wire clutter by making a charging station by hiding plugs and power extension in a decorated shoebox.<\/p>\n Jewellery Portrait <\/strong><\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to hide your favourite jewellery. Display it in an old picture frame.<\/p>\n Trouser Hanger = Boot Hanger<\/strong><\/p>\n Spice Rack = Nail Polish Organiser<\/strong><\/p>\n Hidden Shelf<\/strong><\/p>\n Use a curtain headboard to conceal your secret shelving!<\/p>\n Open Windows Daily <\/strong><\/p>\n Stale air doesn\u2019t just store pollutants, it brings down your mood. Open the bedroom windows every day, even if only for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t Make Your Bed! (Straight away)<\/strong><\/p>\n Leave your bed unmade for at least an hour to air your bedding out. It will reduce moisture & any dehydrate potential dust mites.<\/p>\n Snake Plants <\/strong><\/p>\n The snake plant is one of the best indoor plants for improving air quality. It\u2019s low maintenance and CO2 reducing.<\/p>\n Curtain Call<\/strong><\/p>\n Try leaving your curtains open one night. Your serotonin will rise with the su40 Simple Bedroom Design Ideas To Improve Your Lifen, and you may find yourself an early bird. Plus, Richard Branson does it.<\/p>\n No-TV Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n Put a straight ban on TV, smartphone and computer use in the bedroom. Aside from sleep-blocking blue light radiation, they reduce air quality and brings unwelcome everyday stress to your chill zone.<\/p>\n Close Every Door At Night<\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure you close every door before you sleep to create the feeling of safety and calm. This includes the wardrobe doors, en-suite door and bedroom door.<\/p>\n Flat Pillow?<\/strong><\/p>\n Expose your coverless pillow<\/a> to sunlight for 30 minutes to remove residual moisture. It will plump back up!<\/p>\n Night Sweats? <\/strong><\/p>\n If you get uncomfortable or sweat overnight, look to your bed linens. A switch to 100% luxury Egyptian cotton sheets and a natural wool-containing mattress such as Flaxby. They could improve your nights.<\/p>\n Dual-Wield Alarms<\/strong><\/p>\n Set a quiet alarm before you need to get up, and a loud alarm for the latest time in the far corner of the room. You\u2019ll wake up naturally<\/a> on the first, and know you\u2019ll need to get up to prevent the noisy one.<\/p>\n Keep A Journal By Your Bed<\/strong><\/p>\n Remove the daily thoughts from your mind by jotting them down before bed and your worries go to sleep with you.<\/p>\n Get even more bedroom design inspiration from Inspire<\/a> or our Pinterest account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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