Tips to create a fancy bedroom
I would like to create a sexy bedroom in my living space. I live in a 3 BHK apartment – with a fairly large bedroom overlooking a beautiful patch of green. Can you suggest tips in creating a fancy bedroom? Currently, it’s simple and stark with a small library. I would like to go in for a complete makeover…
Commonfloor expert Aditi goes through the room essentials piece by piece: bedding, flooring, window treatments, lighting, and color, as well as some all-important personal touches.
In the above picture: A canopy encloses not only the bed but the entire room. By using fabric to soften the room and create this space, you forget that you are in a small room and it makes you feel as if you are in a huge bed.
Crisp sheets
Crisp white sheets in thread counts ranging from 450 to 650 create the sexiest tactile experience in terms of bedding. Keep the sheets plain; go no fancier than a top sheet with embroidery. And don’t go overboard with too many pillows.
Flooring
You should have wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedroom. A wool rug with silk in it will create a beautiful shimmering effect in candlelight.
Window treatments to shut out the world
To create a cocoon, a bedroom should shut out the outside world, by way of blackout curtains or layered window treatments. A three-fold layering such as wooden blinds, topped by sheers, topped by floor-to-ceiling draperies will create the most soothing effect. I personally love the elegance of a whole wall of drapery, ceiling to floor.
Lights
Soft dim light is very desirable to make your bedroom appear calm. Don’t dread your partner with bright light. Use dim light in everything from chandelier to your table lamp. Decorate the room with variant light sources for an elegant look.
Paint
Paint the walls a rich color, then keep everything else in the room light and neutral. Pale hues of rose, blue, lavender or gray is on our recommend list. Go with your favorite color because a bedroom should have the things you love. I would also recommend wallpaper with depth and dimension which can add color and spice to the bedroom
Commonfloor recommends: Passionate sun-kissed reds or apricots for wall color
Final touches to set the mood
Music: Nothing says romance like the right kind of music, so create a playlist just for the bedroom.
Candles: A scented candle appeals to the sense of smell, which is key to intimacy and arousal. Choose a long-burning candle, and try different scents—from jasmine to pepper—to find what you like.
Serenity: The bedroom should be a soothing place for a couple – no cell phones, no Blackberry, no TV, no computer.
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