10 New Ideas for Creating the Most Relaxing Bedroom Ever

By Rachael Burrow and Ellen McGauley
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

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

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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