Unlike a living room or kitchen, your bedroom is a sanctuary just for you. There’s no need to consider its functionality or appeal to visitors who’ll pop by – your bedroom is a space that allows you to create the mood and vibe you dream of. Considering how much time we spend in it; it’s got to be the place you can’t wait to come home to. Start by making your bedroom a Pinterest-worthy escape, and we guarantee the rest of your home will follow suit. So, to make sure you get exactly what you want from your boudoir we, along with Bord Gáis Energy, have devised the ultimate guide to creating a Pinterest-worthy bedroom.
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Place and space
Before we get into décor ideas, a bedroom has got to have space and a place for everything you need. Decluttering can be a nightmare, but just think about how good it’ll feel to have a calming room to retreat to, without any mess or stacks if unwanted things. Use the Marie Condo method and ask yourself, “does this dress/notebook/lipstick bring me joy?’ If the answer is no, it’s time to give it the road. Stores like TK Maxx have great clothing disposal initiatives, so there’s no excuse not to get rid of those platform boots you haven’t worn in a decade. Once you’ve cleared the decks, think about how you want your room to work for you. There are a few general rules when it comes to arranging bedroom furniture. The bed is the focal point, so everything should centre around it. Avoid placing it anywhere too near a window, incase of drafts, and give yourself space on at least one side of the bed for a bedside locker or table.
Neat and tidy
Every Pinterest-worthy bedroom embraces the power of slick storage. Flat pack boxes, under bed storage and gorgeous shelving is your best friend. Look to Ikea for storage solutions, perfect for keeping your space functional, neat and tidy.
Colour perfect
When you’re deciding on what colour scheme to use in your bedroom, think about your own personal style and about how you want to feel in the room. If you’re a bohemian at heart, consider earthy hues; if you’re more of a Scandi minimalist think about greys and off-whites. Remember if your bedroom is south facing it’s going to be warm and filled with light, so you can embrace almost any colour palette. If your bedroom feels cold, warm it up with a teal or blush pink or light orange tone. We are big fans of mixing and matching, so you can always keep the colour palette simple and splash out on a bold midnight blue feature wall if you’re brave enough. Don’t get too bogged down in the colour scheme here – soft furnishings is where you’ll be able to play around, mix and match, and really bring the room to life.
Bed essentials
Here’s where the fun begins and your Pinterest dreams come true. With your room decluttered, organized and freshly painted, it’s time to introduce the finishing touches that will make this an Insta-worthy bedroom. Treat yourself to a beautiful bedspread (we love the selection at H&M), and pick up half a dozen cushions to give your bed a super luxe feel.
Go green
Every Pinterest-worthy room should have a little plant life in it. Cacti are our favourites – they’re low maintenance and are super trendy right now, and you can pick them up cheaply at Ikea. Going faux is fine too, however, the health benefits of adding a little greenery to your home stretch from boosting serotonin to better breathing, especially when sleeping.
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Light it up
The Pinterest power of a new bedside lamp and lamp shade can’t be underestimated. Pick up a copper bedside lamp from Cult Furniture, or invest in a jolt of bolt neon lighting from limeandlace.co.uk. Don’t forget to keep scented candles to hand too – they’ll set the mood instantly and help create an ambience of pure relaxation.
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Mix and match
Don’t be afraid to mix colours and textures. This season, raw materials, velvets and metallic are all having a moment. Experiment and see what makes you swoon. Thanks to stores like Harvey Norman, Homesense, Penneys and H&M you can try trends without breaking the bank. Having fun is what making a Pinterest-worthy bedroom is what it’s all about – so get stuck in and get pinning!