3 Tips for Creating a Cozy Bedroom

A dark color palette can be the key to a cozy bedroom

Sage green shiplap and white bedding
Sage green paint is a unique update on the ubiquitous look of white shiplap.

Say what you will about the beauty and brightness of white, but deeper tones can provide an unparalleled level of coziness where it matters most, the bedroom. Here are four tips for using dark shades to create a cozy bedroom:

  1. Incorporate Contrast: Visual variety is key in any space.
    In this room, white bedding pops against the muted background tones for a clean and crisp look.
    The lace trim adds a feminine touch to balance the earthy hues surrounding the space.
  2. Layer Textures: Shiplap along the walls, the brown quilted bedspread and the bench’s weathered wood finish combine other for a richly detailed atmosphere.
    Patterns created by color are limited to the ruddy tones in the rug, allowing the vintage piece to become a focal point that doesn’t have to compete for attention.
  3. Focus on Essentials: A truly relaxing space is also one that is free of clutter and distractions.
    Darker tones have the effect of making a space feel enclosed, and too many objects in this environment could create a feeling of claustrophobia instead of coziness.

 



Cottage Bedroom Style that is Calm, Cool and Collected


Cottage Bedroom StyleBuilt in cabinets are a great way to contain clutter and add architectural interest to a room. In this cottage bedroom, the under-bed drawer holds a trundle bed for guests, but it could just as easily store winter sweaters, seasonal pillows and bedding, or a collection of toys and boardgames.

Another way to make sure a cottage bedroom is a relaxing place is to choose the right color scheme. The pale green on the walls works as a calming neutral in this room that grounds the pop of color from the bedding. Seasonal changes are easy to make, without disrupting the calm ambiance throughout.

Keep calm and carry on!

Sources: Bedspread. Desk.



Sweet Dreams – Vintage Romantic Bedroom Inspiration

A good night's sleep is sure to be yours in a vintage inspired romantic dream room like this.

A romantic white bedroom with vintage furnishings
Vintage details make this bedroom feel like a trip to another century.

Sweet dreams are made of soft bed sheets, overstuffed pillows and piles of down-filled duvets to keep you warm at night. Details like a vintage headboard, a lace-point bed skirt and an elegant wall mirrors may not help you sleep, but they do soothe the romantic’s soul and will definitely bring a smile upon waking.

For an extra boost to a good night’s sleep, banish your alarm clock, cell phone and other gadgets when the lights go out.



Get the Look: Pretty in Pink

Get the look of this bright pink room with these frilly finds.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which means lots of pink. But October is months away, so we think February should be the official Pink month. In honor of Romantic Home’s favorite color, here’s an adorable pink bedroom and some of our favorite pink finds from around the web.

Romantic Pink Bedroom

Bedroom Bench

This fun tufted bench would look perfect under a windowsill as a faux window bench, or even standing in the hallway next to a side table.
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Blushing Chandelier

This chandelier will add the perfect pink sparkle to your home. Try it in a bedroom, the kitchen or even a breakfast nook.

Blushing Chandelier

 

Lacy Comfort

This comforter set would contribute to the ultimate romantic bedroom with white walls and some rose petals scattered along the windowsill.

romantic bedroom

 

Pillow Fest

Jazz up a contrasting bed color with pink pillows! Even if you don’t have a pink bedroom, a touch of blush wouldn’t hurt.

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Seeing Pink

This fun mirror will brighten up a space and add a touch of pink, even if the shade isn’t your main color.

fun mirror



Fairytale Bedrooms


It’s almost February, which means it’s time to look for romantic, dream-come-true bedrooms. Take a peak at some of our favorite fairytale spaces from around the web.

 

Romantic Fairytale Bedroom

Dreaming in White

Lace, roses and sheer frills—what more could a girl want? This cozy spot gets its romance from myriad delicate fabrics within the all-white theme. Ruffles, lace and silk make things feel luxurious in the bedroom. Combine them with a touch of pale pink and lots of rose petals, and you’ve walked into your wildest dream.

 

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Royal Blue

Romance can come in any color scheme—in this case, royal blue and purple. This fairytale room comes from a New York Fifth Avenue apartment. The dark wallpaper is dreamy and mysterious, while soft purple and white linens and pillows make it the ideal place to sleep or relax.

 

A Bed of Roses

A Bed of Roses

This bed comes from Ikea, which shows that you can make a fairytale romance from even the most basic items. Instead of a curtained canopy, trailing roses loop around the posts, and a floral curtain drapes over the top of the scene.

 

French Regency

French Regency

This estate in Canada will take you back to Versailles in the 1700s. Damask wallpaper, glittery chandeliers, heavy curtains and ruffled furniture skirts create a lush, romantic atmosphere. Just the kind of place a princess—or even Marie Antoinette—might live.

 

Fairytale Bedroom

Fairytale Bedroom

Russian Romance

These two fairytale bedrooms are part of an estate in Siberia, Russia, and make us feel like we’ve stepped into the pages of Anna Karenina. Floor to ceiling wood gives the home a lodge feel, while the painted patterns on the ceilings give an air of romance and Siberian tradition.

 

tiny Victorian cottage bedroom

Sleeping Beauty

If you want your prince to wake you up in style, this is the bedroom for you. At the top of a tiny Victorian cottage, the space is barely large enough for the length of the bed, but the sheer fabric from floor to ceiling helps disguise the sloping walls and small space.

 

amazing pirate bedroom

Ahoy, Matey!

As a bonus, if you’re looking to deck your kids’ rooms in fairy-tale worthy decor, check out this amazing pirate bedroom a dad built for his son!



Quick Craft: Calming Lavender Linen Spray

A few ingredients are all you need for this quick and calming lavender spray!

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Your bedroom is meant to be a place to relax and unwind. A warm, cozy bed is just one element of your ideal oasis. Certain scents, like lavender, can help make your room soothing and serene.

“Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is considered the most calming herb,” says Alexandra Haley, a family herbalist and detox specialist who owns the Claremont Healing House in Claremont, California. “It’s commonly used for conditions of nervousness, insomnia, anxiety, and quieting the mind and body.”

You can create a spray using lavender essential oil to add a calming scent to your pillows and linens.

What you’ll need:

  • Funnel
  • Spray bottle (I used a 2-ounce blue glass bottle)
  • Distilled water
  • Witch hazel
  • Lavender essential oil

What you’ll do:

  1. Use the funnel to fill the spray bottle ⅔ full with distilled water.
  2. Use the funnel to add witch hazel to fill the bottle to just below the neck.
  3. Add 10 drops of lavender essential oil.
  4. Screw on the top; then shake to mix the ingredients.
  5. Lightly spray on your linens.

Note: This made a lavender linen spray with a light, lingering scent. For a stronger scent, add the witch hazel to the bottle first, followed by the essential oil and the distilled water.

 



Daydream Bed

Learn how to turn your bed into the ultimate luxurious escape.

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Want a luxurious, romantic escape where you can read a book or curl up for a nap? Turn your bedroom into a romantic getaway with these 4 tips:

  1. The fluffier, the better. What kind of bed makes you want to take a running leap and sprawl among the covers? It has to have a lot of plump pillows and a deep, comfortable bedspread or comforter. Get down-feathered items for a rich look that will make you long for bed every time you walk into the room.
  2. Set the mood with color. The color you choose in the bedroom will help set the mood. Bright colors are fun and peppy—they’ll put a bounce in your step. Dark colors are mysterious and amorous. While you can add romance with any color, pastel shades are the most romantic—they’ll bring a fresh air to the bedroom.
  3. Think sheer. Lace, silk and other translucent fabrics speak of romance and feminine luxury. Try sheer curtains, a lace-trimmed bed skirt or ruffles on a vanity seat cushion.
  4. Add a little sparkle. It doesn’t hurt to add a little glamor—especially if it’s in the form of a chandelier. Match the fixture with the colors of your bedroom for a cohesive look. If you can’t add a chandelier, drape a strand of sparkly beads over the side of a bedside lamp or headboard.