20 Decorating Tricks for Your Bedroom

Pile on the pillows, and don't shy away from mixing patterns. Combine large prints with small ones, florals with geometrics.

Hanging a graphic quilt is an easy solution to the "big blank wall" issue. Complementary bed linens pull the decor together.

A printed bedspread, like this distinctive botanical design, does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to décor.

But prints aren't reserved for the bedcovers. They're just as arresting when set on a modern-shaped lampshade.

Nightstands and adjustable lamps affixed to walls smartly save space in a small room.

Your bedroom should express your personality (not just design principles), so feel free to go a little off-center, as with the art here.

Note that the soft curves of the headboard are echoed by the feminine details in the bedding.

Top your bed with covers made for snuggling, like a down comforter. For total indulgence, choose ultra-soft eiderdown.

A beautiful piece of furniture becomes the focal point when embellished in gorgeous hardware and leather. Try positioning your bed at an angle to save space in a tight room.

Gauge the size of your bedside lamp by the scale of your bed: A four-poster would call for a big fixture; for a low bed, choose something smaller.

If you want color without an all-out commitment, inject hits of it with your art and accessories.

A cheery striped rug is like a burst of sunshine in a low-key room. A 4-by-6-foot rug by the bed is ideal for most bedrooms.

At the bold end of the scale, go for saturation with a favorite color. Use a variety of tones and textures to give your room a layered feel.

That idea works just as well with neutrals. Here, the neutral duvet and natural-lit room create a cozy atmosphere.

According to lifestyle expert  Joy Cho, "A good way to give your room a fun splash of color without being too overwhelming is to color block the wall by painting just the lower half. We chose a happy banana yellow and left the top half white to keep it bright and simple."

Tuck a chair into a corner seat for an instant resting spot. Lush silk draperies turn the room into a cocoon.

Mix in offbeat pieces for an eclectic look, like a shabby-chic headboard in an eye-catching gingham print.

Make your most personal space even more so with artwork of those you love...

…or framed cameos of your favorite memories.

Your bedroom should be your retreat, a sanctuary for peaceful reading, writing, studying, and resting. Set fresh flowers on your nightstand to boost your mood.