10 Ways to Beautify Your Bedroom

By Brielle M. Ferreira Linda Hirst and Marisa Spyker
Maximize your slumber space with our handy guide to creating the dreamiest of bedrooms.
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Sleeping Beauties

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"Hit the hay. Lights out. Catch some z's." Your most important action of the day deserves a serene spot. Here, ways to tell a better bedtime story.

Interior design by Victoria Hagan

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Idea #1: Mix & Match

Photo: Mark Lohman

Add interest by mixing prints, like the stripe, coral, and chinoiserie patterns in this bedroom.

Design by Barclay Butera

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Idea #2: Go Bold

Photo: Ted Tucker

Bedding is the perfect place to be daring, not only because it's easy to change out, but also because the options are endless. Don't be afraid to mix and match, as long as the sheets and duvet share a common color theme.

Buy them: Matouk Bedding Collections in Regatta (sailboats), from $63, Harbour Island (shells), from $68, and Admiral (rope), from $59.

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Idea #3: Add a Pop of Color

Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo

Spice up a traditional four-poster bed with a striped upholstered headboard and sunny nightstands.

Design by Tom Stringer

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Idea #4: Maximize Storage

Photo: Ted Tucker

A pretty nightstand with enough storage space for all the necessities can be hard to find. This one conquers clutter with three roomy drawers and a pullout shelf. Plus, its clean white finish, classic molding, and square, tapered feet make it a nice fit with any style of decor.

Buy it: Wildon Home Glenmore 3-Drawer Nightstand, $293; wayfair.com.

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Idea #5: Paint it Blue

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The color blue has been proven to reduce stress and decrease blood pressure—both key factors on the path to a good night's sleep—so it's a popular choice in bedrooms. Choose a favorite shade of paint and pair it with a coordinating patterned wallpaper to adorn an accent wall behind the bed.

Buy it: Ropes Wallpaper in Navy, $250 per jumbo roll; claytongrayhome.com.

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Idea #6: Sea the Light

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Decorating with ocean-inspired accents is a surefire way to create a calming effect in a bedroom. This bedside lamp base boasts a faux coral motif finished with white lacquer and topped with a silk shade for a sleek, simple look.

Buy it: Currey & Company Alicante Table Lamp, $560; redefinedhomeboutique.com.

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Idea #7: Go Tropical

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The bamboo-inspired frame lends breezy flair.

Buy it: Tommy Bahama Home Ivory Key Prichards Bay Panel Bed, $1,249 (king); wayfair.com.

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Idea #8: Add Softness

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A padded headboard is perfect for late-night readers.

Buy it: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Layla Bed, $2,345 (king); mgbwhome.com.

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Idea #9: Consider Cottage Comfort

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A wooden bed gets a wake-up call in cool blue.

Buy it: Stanley Furniture Coastal Living Cottage Bungalow Bed in High Tide, $1,489 (queen); afastores.com.

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Idea #10: Very Vintage

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Add charm with a Victorian-style brass bed.

Buy it: Pottery Barn Coleman Bed in White, $899 (king); potterybarn.com.

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