Bedroom Decorating

Important Tips for Decorating the Most Relaxing Room in the House

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In many ways the bedroom is the most important room in the house. It's where we go to unwind, relax, and spend time with the most important people in our lives. It's the place where we truly get to be ourselves. So it's important that the bedroom not just reflect our personal styles, but be as comfortable and relaxing as possible. When it comes to bedroom decorating, comfort is key.

If you need a little help figuring out how to make your own personal haven its best, check out the following articles on bedroom decorating.

1. Buying a Bed

Lauren Flanagan

Buying a bed is often a big investment, so think long and hard about what you want before you make a decision. Is your style formal or causal? Contemporary or traditional? Do you prefer wood, metal, leather or fabric? Make sure to do a lot of comparison-shopping before making a final decision.

2. Guide to Mattress Sizes

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Need help figuring out what size bed is best for you? There's more to it than you think.

3. Bedside Tables

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Bedside tables serve two functions. They provide a surface to place necessary items like a lamp, book, glass of water or whatever else you may want to keep close by the bed (many also have storage), and they also help anchor the bed so it doesn't look like it's just floating in the room. Here are some things to keep in mind when shopping for or accessorizing bedside tables.

4. Bedroom Rugs

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A lot of people get confused when it comes to bedroom rugs, particularly bedroom area rugs. Many people feel that because so much of the floor space is covered by the bed, it isn't necessary to get a large rug. But it usually is. Here are some important rules and tips for using bedroom rugs.

5. Bedroom Lighting

Lauren Flanagan

Like with most rooms, bedrooms benefit from having a few different types of lighting. Lamps, overhead fixtures and even sconces can be part of your bedroom lighting scheme.

6. Bedroom Paint Colors

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When it comes to choosing bedroom paint colors there are a few things you should keep in mind. Most importantly, the bedroom is a place of rest and relaxation so for most people calm and soothing colors are best. That said, the bedroom is also a very personal room, so if wild and crazy colors make you happy and put you at ease, feel free to use them as you see fit.

7. Bedside Table Essentials

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While you don't want your bedside table to be too crowded, there are a few essential items you always want to have close at hand.