As we all adjust to living in the new coronavirus enforced self-isolation reality, various social media have been stressing the importance of making your bed. For me, few things compare to the absolute bliss of falling and snuggling into a well made bed with luxe sheets at night.
Making your bed each morning shows respect for your personal space and adds to your general wellbeing. So, with this in mind, I’ve updated a post from 2016 about achieving a five-star bedroom. For additional bed making tips see also How to Style the Perfect Bed by Elle Decor Magazine.
I consider this room a sanctuary and for my clients it's where I like to indulge in all the creature comforts, along with adding layers of texture, smooth wood surfaces, crystal and mirrored finishes. Layering is the technique that elevates a bedroom from ho-hum to a Five-star hotel-like experience.
Beginning with the bed, this includes using the best sheets that your budget can accommodate, adding a lightweight coverlet/blanket and a folded comforter at the foot of the bed. I recommend two pairs of pillows at least, stacked one on the other for a minimalist-zen vibe. Find your favorite pillow layout from OneKingsLane
Hanging a pair of crystal lamps above the bedside cabinets is a creative alternative to standard table lamps or sconces. Another layer and additional source of light can be had with a chandelier or crystal pendant light instead of recessed lights. Dressing the windows with floor-length drapes and sheers and/or shades adds yet another cocooning layer. An area rug adds the final touch of luxe.
Here are several beautifully decorated bedrooms from LuxDeco for additional inspiration. Note the soothing neutral color palettes and seating arrangements, either in front of the bed or off to the side, whatever your space can accommodate.
Uncomplicated luxury from premier home designer Anne Gish, who is best known for her “exquisite detailing and construction, along with the use of luxurious and innovative fabrics and designs. An elegance that is easy and pleasurable to live with, achieved through a marriage of form and function. Luxury created for the senses - the feel, color, texture, shape and scale, and even the sound fabric makes as it is moved or touched.”
Ann Gish is currently having a CoVid-19 fundraiser with 30% of all online sales will be donated to The Red Cross & Doctors Without Borders. Link to sale online at Ann Gish
A very attractive set-up for twin beds - usually there's one bedside table between the beds and a single lamp. This way each has their own space - Photo by Katherine Pooley