10 New Ideas for Creating the Most Relaxing Bedroom Ever

Courtesy of Summer Thorton

These insider secrets (lighting tricks, bedding picks, and more!) will take your bedroom from unremarkable to oh-so restful.

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Borrow the Ocean Blue

Photo: Eric Piasecki/Otto; Architectural Design: Gary Brewer of Robert A.M. Stern Architects

In this Hamptons bedroom, designer Steven Gambrel wrapped the walls in silk that matches the color of the water outside. The fabric's natural striations even mimic the soothing movement of the water, diminishing the divide between beach and bedroom. Talk about a swell scene-stealer!

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Light it Right

Photo: James Ransom; Styling by Martha Bernabe

Pretty swing-arm sconces (we like brass!) keep the overhead lights low and the style factor high. Design by Gary McBournie.

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Catch the Breeze

Jessica Glynn

Doorways framed in linen curtains replicate the airy feel of a beach cabana. Design by Olivia O'Bryan.

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Indulge Your Nostalgia

Photo: Kim Cornelison; Styling: Jennifer DeCleene

Tufted cotton coverlets with pom-pom detailing channel old-school summer-house style. Design by Chenault James.

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Create an Escape

Brantley Photography

A super private sitting area gives busy hosts breathing room when entertaining a full house. Design by Summer Thornton.

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Lounge it Up

Photo: Lisa Romerein; Styling: Liz Strong

A favorite reading chair turns the bedroom into a sweet daytime hideaway. Design by Amanda Lindroth.

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Get Guest-Ready

Double beds with a single statement headboard.

Francesco Lagnese/OTTO

Use a single bombshell headboard to create an easy, beachy switch from single beds to double. Design by Tom Scheerer.

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Rock Your Neutrals

Nat Rhea

Muted hues + bold, lively patterns = bedroom gold. Design by Cynthia Hayes.

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Snooze Like an Islander

Photo: Greg Cox; Produced by Sven Alberding

Canopy beds with mosquito nets keep salt air flowing in and bugs out—great for rooms on the ocean. Design by Andrew Irving and Mario Rodrigues.

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Go Au Natural

Natural mementos decorate a bedroom dresser.

Courtesy of Summer Thorton

Mementos from Mother Nature keep your cave connected to the world outside the window. Design by Summer Thornton

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Indulge Your Nostalgia

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Create an Escape

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Lounge it Up

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Get Guest-Ready

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Rock Your Neutrals

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Snooze Like an Islander

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Go Au Natural

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Borrow the Ocean Blue

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Light it Right

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Catch the Breeze

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Indulge Your Nostalgia

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Create an Escape

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Lounge it Up

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Get Guest-Ready

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Rock Your Neutrals

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Snooze Like an Islander

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Go Au Natural

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