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As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, you will find yourself inevitably wanting to spend more time at home. As Christmas approaches, many people start to put extra effort into decorating their living rooms and dining rooms to make them cosy and inviting but often neglect the bedroom. Your bedroom should be your ultimate cosy space, somewhere you can completely relax and forget about the rest of the world. Have a read through these tips if you want to put that extra bit of effort into making your bedroom extra cosy this Christmas.
Upgrade Your Bed
Many people donβt realise what a poor quality mattress can do to them over the years. Itβs common to keep mattresses for years and many people donβt realise when a mattress is past its time and needs to be replaced. Getting a new mattress will allow you to have far better quality sleep as you will be supported in all right places. When choosing a new mattress, there are countless options – you could go for a firm mattress, a memory foam mattress, an innerspring mattress or even an eco mattress. Itβs a good idea to buy a roll up mattress as these are vacuum packed in an airtight seal, meaning that no stale air or condensation can build up – so you are guaranteed a completely fresh and hygienic mattress every time. If youβre looking for a one stop shop for all your mattress needs, head on over to bigbrandbeds.co.uk to browse for your perfect mattress.
Decorate with Fairy Lights One of the best ways to make your room feel cosy is to add fairy lights. Fairy lights give off a warm and comforting glow and look very aesthetically pleasing in any bedroom. When buying fairy lights, you can really create a variety of atmospheres with whatever style you decide to go for. Go for a slick, modern look with some simple fairy lights that give off a warm, plain glow. If youβre looking to decorate your bedroom in the festive spirit, get some red and green coloured lights, or some fairy lights in a festive design, like Santa or reindeers. Before purchasing your fairy lights, think about where you want to place them in your room and how long they need to be – some shops sell fairy lights by the meter if youβre looking to really go crazy!
Go for Calming and Neutral Colours
When youβre looking to make your bedroom feel cosy and relaxing, donβt forget to keep the colour palette fairly neutral. Studies have shown that humans feel most relaxed in an environment with calm, neutral tones that reflect nature so donβt go buying bright colours and neons – save that for other rooms in the house. Neutral doesnβt have to mean boring – you can make a neutral coloured bedroom feel interesting by layering patterns and fabrics. Buy some cosy rugs, delicately patterned wallpaper, faux-fur throws and quilted pillows for a wonderfully cosy looking bedroom.
Add Mirrors to Make Your Space Look Bigger
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a big bedroom and sometimes a small bedroom can feel a bit claustrophobic. This is when mirrors come into play – a mirror, particularly a large mirror can transform
a space and make it look twice as big. Mirrors reflect light coming in from your window too, meaning your space will appear brighter too. Go for a mirror that hangs from the wall, rather than one that free stands as this will make the light bounce around the room and will act as a beautiful accent to any bedroom wall.
Decorate with Paintings and Wall Hangings
Nothing looks worse than an overly minimalistic bedroom – these can quickly start to look sterile and lifeless so make sure you donβt go too far in the minimalistic direction when decorating. You can maintain a sleek and modern look while still adding some paintings or wall hangings to accent your walls and give your bedroom a personal touch. Go for artworks that reflect the colour palette of your room and that make you feel relaxed and serene when you look at them. Thereβs no need to splash out if you donβt have the funds when buying artwork for your bedroom, there are loads of great designed wall hangings or tapestries that are less expensive than buying a painting. You could even get creative and make your own artwork to hang on your bedroom walls!
Bedrooms are an important space for us all – they are our sanctuary from the outside world and somewhere we can truly relax. Make sure you put that extra bit of effort into decorating your bedroom this Christmas. A cosy bedroom will help you to unwind from your stressful day and ultimately, get a great nightβs sleep so whether youβre going for a full makeover or simply looking to add a few items to make the room feel more cosy, itβs worth investing a bit of money into your bedroom.