How To Make a Bedroom More Relaxing

Want to make your bedroom a little more “zen”? Looking for small, simple changes to make your bedroom more relaxing? Then you’re in the right place! See, a relaxing space not only improves your sleep, but becomes somewhere you will genuinely want to chill out in, and which makes you feel good within. So what can you do? Where should you start? Well, here’s our quick guide for how to make a bedroom more relaxing.

How To Make a Bedroom More Relaxing

So – the good news is – when it comes to how to make a bedroom more relaxing, there’s plenty you can do.

From fast, simple (yet effective!) tweaks you can put into place, to a complete re-design of your bedroom, we’ll guide you through what it takes to make a bedroom more relaxing, in a way that sticks to your style preferences and budget.

So what might you want to do, in order to make a bedroom more relaxing? Well, let’s start from the top…

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1) Tidy It Up

Uh huh, a tidy space means a tidy mind. So when it comes to creating a relaxing bedroom environment, the less clutter – the better! Yes, you’re always going to have bits and bobs lying around. It doesn’t have to be like a showroom. But think:

“Less is more.”

So, first, when evaluating what changes you want to make to make your bedroom more relaxing – literally, have a go at tidying it all up; putting your clothes away, taking out any rubbish and putting it back to it’s “best condition.”

After that, review what you have in your room.

• What’s cluttering it up?
• Is there anything that’s standing out as a bit of an eye-sore?
• What’s old, outdated or been hanging around for way too long, that you don’t really need?
• What don’t you like anymore? (As this could be taking up space, which could be replaced with something that you do like, and which does create the kind of environment you want/ need.)

2) Consider Colouring

If you’re looking to create a relaxing bedroom scheme, it’s often best to opt for neutral colours, such as soft greys, warm whites, gentle creams and beige. Keep it fresh and “clean” as opposed to “noisy.”

You can still inject colour into the room, but think – subtlety, with pastel hues. The main pastel hues come from blue, pink, yellow, green, purple, and orange (which comes out like a lovely pale peach, by the way.)

Another nice colour scheme for making your bedroom feel more relaxing is by going down the warm, rich earth tones – such as copper, coral, cream, and cocoa. Think natural, to create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

… Whichever route you go down, it could just be time to grab a painting kit and doing a quick refresh to tone the room down a little and blend it all in.

3) Look at Lighting

On a similar note – lighting is key to creating a relaxing bedroom environment. In fact, lighting holds a great deal of power when it comes to creating a certain mood and ambience.

Opt for soft, gentle lighting, by:

1. Changing your light bulbs to soft low light bulbs for warm light.
2. Adding dimmable brightness lamp. (If it has different colour settings – that’s a bonus too!) That way, you control the look and feel of the room. Clever, huh?

4) Add Plants

Another simple yet effective way to make a bedroom more relaxing is to add plants… particularly greenery. Bring the outside, in, for an extra calming effect.

If you’re not good at keeping plants alive (I know I’m not!), there’s plenty of indoor faux plants to choose from.

Faux potted snake plants fit into almost any bedroom interior, as do mini taro and monstera plants.

I also really like Dracaena Silk plants and have slotted a couple of Artificial Eucalyptus Tree’s into interiors for more subtle, plant styling.

Simply have a browse and see what takes your fancy, and matches your current colour scheme.

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5) Choose Soft Lines and Curvilinear Forms

Depending on how far you want to go when it comes to how to make your bedroom more relaxing, you may like to review your choice of furniture.

See, square corners have pointed energy and can create a sharp environment. Soft lines and curvilinear forms on the other hand, have the opposite effect.

Right now, maybe you can’t change your bed frame. But look at your room – what could you change? Your lamp? Your bedside table? Or add a nice little, stylish, round storage ottoman perhaps?

6) Add Texture

When it comes to how to make a bedroom more relaxing, you certainly want to consider texture.

Texture is also particularly important in a room, as it adds interest within your subtle, neutral colour scheme, that could otherwise become a little boring.

Texture can come in the form of adding soft, fluffy cushions and sumptuous rugs, to create the sense of cosiness.

Layering also proves to be a hugely popular trend. This is where you add a variety of textures and fabrics (from things like your curtains, pillow cases, slat wall panels etc) to create a sense of lushness and luxury, that in turn, puts you at ease. We all need a little luxury in our lives (and yes, you can achieve luxury, even on a budget!)

I mean – imagine a classy bedroom that makes you feel like you’re on holiday every day… Isn’t that the kind of room you want to come home to?!

7) Layer Your Bedding As a Must

One of the most popular ways to achieve layering in a bedroom is by layering your bedding, and this is something that everyone can do, with ease. It’s also a no-brainer…

After all, your bed is the star of the room, and is also where you’ll spend most of your time, so make it makes sense to make it as comfortable and inviting as possible if your goal is to be able to relax in it!

Always start with a soft sheet and quilt, then add pillows, cushions and – of course – a couple of blankets or throws to finish it all off, at the bottom of the bed.

8) Separate The Different Areas of Your Room

Now, depending on space, you may need to have different things in your room.

For instance, if you’ve been looking for work from home small space ideas, perhaps you added a desk to your bedroom, alongside the sleeping area. And that’s fine… But always try to keep them separate.

After all, the least relaxing thing has got to be, working whilst in bed. (Groan!)

So if you don’t already have it, try to create a compact work space, and separate this, within your bedroom, to clearly differentiate from where you work and where you rest.

That way you can still do what you need to do, but not lose the relaxing effect that you still so badly need. It also makes your bedroom more organised and in many cases, end up creating a better use of space.

If you do have any extra space – also consider adding other elements in your room that can add to the relaxation. For instance, a yoga corner or a window reading nook always works well!

9) Add Extra Elements To Your Room

Now it may be that you have a good base with your bedroom and in order to make your bedroom more relaxing, you just need some extra touches. For example:

• A comfy chair can go a long way in making it a space you can happily chill out. Bean bag chairs are very popular, as are Hanging Hammock Chairs as they add an element of fun, as well as being comfy and relaxing. If you’re short on space, another alternative is a Faux Folding Accent Chair. This one comes with a footstool tool, but the great thing is, you simply take it out, then fold it back, as and when you need it.
• Candles and diffusers are, of course, a no-brainer. But let’s not forget about aromatherapy too. I have the InnoGear Oil Diffuser at home, and not only does it smell great when it’s on, but it also looks good when it’s off, which only adds to the mood of the room.
• You can also use things like books, as decor. Anything that you use, to help you relax, can be out on display, in a modern, tidy way, to really set the scene and encourage the right activities, within your bedroom.

10) Whilst Positioning Everything Strategically

Last but not least, when it comes to how to make a bedroom more relaxing, you want to position your furniture strategically.

We mentioned about avoiding clutter, right? So organise your furniture to create the most space and openness, whilst still keeping it snug.

You also want to try to have your bed as far away from the door as possible, while still allowing you to keep the door in sight. This allows for a feeling of safety and protection while you rest.

Try to also avoid any lower angles of a pitched ceiling when it comes to your bed, because although the goal may be to make it feel cosy, in more cases than not, it just feels claustrophobic which is not relaxing at all.

And when it comes to windows – avoid them, at all costs. Never place your bed under a window. You want to keep the openness from it, whilst keeping your bed tucked into the security of a solid wall.

See, different features and positions create a different energy in the room (believe it or not!) In fact, if you don’t believe me, consider booking in a free interior design consultation call, and let’s tackle this bedroom together! 😉

That’s All For This One

So there we have it – 10 top tips for how to make a bedroom more relaxing. I hope you’ve found this valuable and now have a great base, starting point to make positive changes to your room.

Good luck!
Ell _ x