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. For most bedrooms a four-by-six-foot rug by the bed is ideal.

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 creates a cozy atmosphere. 

According to lifestyle expert Oh Joy!, "A good way to give your room a fun splash of color without being too overwhelming it is to color block the wall by painting just the lower half of it. 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 an shabby-chic headboard in an eye-catching gingham print.

Make your most personal space even more so with artwork of those you love, whether photographs…

…or framed cameos of your favorite memories.

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