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How to upgrade your bedroom

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 The kind of ambience that welcomes you to your bedroom should be cosy (Shutterstock)

You obviously love your bedroom because this is your safe haven. The place you hideaway from the world while you recharge after a long and tiring day.

That being said, the kind of ambience that welcomes you should be cosy, from how you decide to decorate your bedroom to the lighting, it should be comforting. This way, you can have a good night’s rest in a clean and relaxed space.

Here are ways you can upgrade your bedroom to create the perfect ambience:

Invest in bedside lamps

In every space, lighting is everything. How you decide to decorate your space using lights can upgrade or degrade how your bedroom looks.

A main bulb for lighting the whole room is important, but bedside lamps are softer and they create a peaceful atmosphere for you to rest after a long day of work. Furthermore, these lamps will make your bedroom look modern and stylish.

Bedside lamps can also save you the trouble of having to get up and switch off the lights after you have tucked yourself in bed.

Have a variety of pillows

Having the basic two pillows will not revamp your bedroom look, when you invest in a variety of pillows in different sizes, this will give your bedroom a luxurious hotel like feel.

Pillows also play a big role is adding volume to your bed and making the bed area look interesting.

Having a single type of design for pillows can be monotonous. The trick to working with a variety of pillows is by mixing the textures and designs of your pillows.

However, you can consider maintaining the colour scheme you are working with for your whole bedroom look.

Incorporate an ottoman

An ottoman will come in handy when dressing in the morning or when you have to fasten your shoes.

Furthermore, in case you have a small house you can use your ottoman to sit while you apply makeup and or get it off at night.

Most ottomans are also hollow inside, meaning they can be used to store away extra sheets and blankets to save on space.

A properly positioned ottoman can add class to your space and act as modern interior décor.

 Candles  spark a romantic evening and keep the mood going for longer into the night (Shutterstock)

Use scented candles

Scented candles not only leave your space smelling fresh and clean but they will also create a relaxing environment, after a long day of work.

Aromatherapy candles are said to have a positive effect on our mind and body which helps us get a good night rest.

Candles can also spark a romantic evening and keep the mood going for longer into the night.

To be safe with candles, always ensure they are in glass vases to keep them from burning openly on surfaces. Candles placed on vases also look neater and visually appealing.

Add plants to your space

Plants will create a sense of nature in your bedroom, and nature is always relaxing.

They will give you a sense of relaxation and keep your bedroom fresh for longer.

In the long run, plants will not only purify the air around your bedroom and house but they will also leave your room looking properly decorated.

Avoid placing your plants where you access all the time, this way they will not take up a lot of space.

Also, do not move the whole of amazon forest to your bedroom, just two or three are enough and some can go in your living room.

Have a single colour scheme

When decorating your home, you can consider enveloping your bedroom with one colour scheme.

Your bedroom should make you feel comfortable when you want to rest. Therefore, go for slightly darker tones when buying your stuff.

Darker tones are more calm and easy on the eyes, which ultimately can be relaxing after a long day of work.

In case your wall colours do not match the colour palette you are going for, you can always buy wallpaper and have them fixed on your walls.

Keep your room clean

This is the easiest way to ensure your bedroom remains neat and upgraded for longer.

The more space your bedroom has the more comfortable it makes you feel. Get rid of all items cluttering your space that you don’t need and store away nonessential items in the closet to give your room enough space to breathe.

Always ensure your sheets are freshly changed and the duvet newly laundered. When your bedroom is clean and fresh, you are guaranteed a good night sleep.

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