If you live with your family or entertain often, many of the rooms inside your home may be designed with the comfort and enjoyment of others in mind. Planning your bedroom interior design, on the other hand, allows you to decorate a space that is all for you! (And possibly the special person you share it with.) Our Lake of the Ozarks luxury furniture store has many options available and the tips in today's blog will help you pick out the pieces that are perfect for you.


Choose Color Wisely
The colors that you choose for your bedroom can make a big difference in the feeling you get while you are in there. For the walls, soothing shades of blues and greens are the most common for relaxing. Bolder jewel-toned colors like deep purples and rich topaz bring about cozy, comforting feelings. Bright primary colors are best left for other rooms. 

When you incorporate more neutral tones, it will allow you to add pops of color with bedding, rugs, and accessories to spice things up. It's a lot easier to make quick-changes often to the look of your bedroom by switching out those accessories rather than the larger pieces of furniture. 
A good bedroom needs a bed, 1 or 2 bedside tables, and a dresser. It is wise to try to keep at least 3 feet between the bed and the side walls. Also strive to have at least 2 feet between low furniture such as bedside tables, dressers, and chairs. Not crowding everything together too much will help to give you that open, more relaxing feeling a bedroom should have. When space allows, you can begin adding more items like a comfy chair or possibly a bench at the end of the bed.


"Layering" the lighting in your bedroom (and all rooms) is a wonderful idea. Small bedside lamps, floor lamps in the corner, and possibly accent lighting over a gorgeous piece of artwork all lend to different vibes at different times, depending on how they are used together. Sheer curtains and lavish window dressings frame a pretty view when you want to let natural light in, but incorporating thick curtains or blinds that can keep the light out is a good idea for those days when you want to sleep in. 

The bedroom is the one room in the house that is all yours, and possibly a person that you share it with, but not for guests or the kids. It's a space where you can escape, relax, and be yourself. Your bedroom's interior design should be an expression of you, but when you're having trouble deciding exactly what you want to express, taking a look at current trends can get your creative juices flowing. Our Lake of the Ozarks home interiors store found a few popular trends to feature in today's blog that may be just the inspiration you need.   

Metallics
Add a bit of sparkle and shine to your bedroom with metallic touches here and there. Silver, gold, and bronze add light, glamour, and a touch of luxe to the room. Too many metallic accents can make a room feel cold, so a little bit goes a long way. Use small accents in different areas of the room or have one large focal piece of furniture in a shiny shade surrounded by colors and textures that warm it up.


A Mix of  Patterns
Adding pattern to an interior design is key to the overall look of a room, but in this case, we are talking about adding multiple patterns mixed together with each other. It gives your space a very trendy look and energetic feel. It's always best to aim for an odd number of different patterns and be sure to vary them in scale. Each one should match in color intensity, and go for contrast, such as mixing florals with plaids or stripes, not forgetting to mix in solids to keep the design from looking too busy. A good guideline to follow is the 60-30-10- rule, where the main pattern makes up about 60% of the design, followed by the next pattern at 30%, and an accent pattern for 10%.


Romantic Vibes
For a couple's bedroom, you may want a design that inspires romance. Deep, rich jewel tones are excellent for this. This year shades of raspberry pink, deep ruby red, and caramel have been very popular. Luxurious fabrics like faux fur or cashmere are wonderful elements to bring in for both texture and comfort. Go for lighting that can be dimmed, and of course, candles always bring about romance.


Go Green
The actual color green is considered the most restful color for the eye, and it has a calming effect, which is perfect for the room that you sleep in. You can also go "green" by bringing elements from nature into your design. This is a great idea for anyone that finds the outdoors relaxing, just as a bedroom should also be. Natural wood and florals are a fantastic addition, and bringing in live plants can purify the air in the room and many varieties are known to help relieve anxiety.


Pampered Pet Areas
Pet lovers often let their four-legged friends sleep with them at night, but this doesn't always lead to the most restful sleep. Designating a small section of your bedroom as your pet's own area gives you both the space you need for a good night's sleep while still keeping you close to each other. 


Those are just a few trends that we have seen, but there are lots of other fashionable ideas out there, and many more waiting to be imagined. The interior design team at our Lake of the Ozarks luxury furniture store are here to listen to what you have in mind for a room and then come up with a design that satisfies those wants and needs. Come in soon to John Elliott Interiors in Lake Ozarks and let the exquisite pieces in our showroom inspire you to imagine a house full of rooms you can fall in love with.