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Cozy bedroom is the key to happy living

Cozy bedroom is the key to happy living

Date: 2013-10-04
The bedroom is the foundation for how the rest of your house feels, and even for how you sleep and how you start your day.

Bedrooms should be a place where you linger and relax. Besides a soft spot to lay your head, what is it that a bedroom needs to keep you coming back for more? Read 7 tips that will lead to bedtime enlightenment after the jump!

1. Embrace Minimalism
This is a difficult one, but it seems to be the most important. To create calm in the bedroom, free it of clutter, not just the floor, but the walls too. Choose one or two pieces of art for one wall and leave the rest alone. Apply a "less is more" approach to the furnishings also.

2. Take the Plushness Plunge
We've all heard this before, but spending a little extra on plush bedding is key. There is nothing better than sinking into a cozy comfortable bed. Spring and summer are great times to purchase down comforters and feather beds on sale, so start saving now!

3. A Noteworthy Night Stand
A sturdy bedside tabletop is another key element. Having a place to rest your glass of water and/or favourite book is key to your overall comfort and relaxation.

4. Let There be Light
Lighting is important in the bedroom. Natural sunlight is amazing during the day, but dimmed mood lighting is essential at night. Replacing your switch with a dimmer switch isn't too difficult or expensive. A bedside lamp is also a great way to add subtle light at night.

5. A Rug to Hug
Have you ever hugged a rug with your feet? The right rug can give you a tiny foot massage before stepping into bed. Look for a thick shag rug or soft sheepskin for best results.

6. Scent-sational
Picking the right scent for your bedroom is a matter of taste, but hands down the most popular essential oil for relaxation is Lavender.

7. Take a Seat
Having a place to sit down and remove your socks and shoes makes life a little easier. Whether it be a small side chair or a bench at the foot of your bed, try to make room for secondary seating.

Hope these tips help you on your path to night time Nirvana. Enjoy renovating!