Now this can be tough. The general rule of thumb is to choose a subtle color in your bedroom. Something that is soothing and easy on the eyes. Think of gentle, yet rich hues. Our interior design experts always tell clients to imagine waking up in their bedroom. What mood do you want to be in?

If there is one thing that our great grandmothers told us that has stuck it’s this “spend your money on things that separate you from the ground.” And what did she mean? She meant shoes, chairs, and quality, affordable mattresses.

The most important thing in this bedroom furniture buying guide that you should spend money on is your mattress. We can tell you a million times how many studies suggest that good sleep is one of the most important things you can do to completely change your life and your health.

People are drawn to symmetry and matching sets and the master bedroom is the perfect place to create and perfect that symmetry. The average master bedroom is 14x16 ft., and the bed is going to be placed directly in the middle, leaving you with a design zone that is begging to be symmetrical.

The center point is, of course, the bed, and the pairing strategy are the nightstands, the table lamps, the throw pillows, and the wall art. You can also throw off the symmetry slightly and tastefully with books, a bedroom chair or armoire, or even a mirror.

Buying a bedroom set is an easy way to take the guesswork out of decorating your bedroom with individual furniture. You get to choose how many pieces you want, and everything will match nicely. Like we mentioned above, we like when things match, so if you’re struggling, go with a bedroom set.

Most furniture stores can completely furnish your bedroom with a set and bedding to match, as well as other complementary furniture. In as little as an afternoon, your bedroom could look like the cover of an interior design magazine.

You should light in layers. You want to be able to light in a way that allows you to change ambiance at the flick of a few switches. From reading to getting ready for work – there should be a level of lighting to match any mood.

Although smart lighting can help you achieve this feeling, we think that it's much easier to focus on multiple lighting sources, each with a dimming option. A main light source on the ceiling and bedside lamps should do just fine.

You want to know the simplest way to make your bedroom look and feel like a comfortable paradise that is uniquely yours? Add wall décor! It’s that simple. Now, there are a few tricks to wall art that could trip you up. For example, do you add art, or family pictures, a mirror, or even a tapestry? That will depend on your style.  

Wall décor is a game-changer. We highly recommend using the space above your bed to hang a fantastic piece of art or tapestry, saving the family photos for the bedside table and the mirrors for the closet.

Now, onto rugs for the bedroom. Our bedroom ideas have to include a section for rugs, because we place a lot of importance on comfort – and tile is just not always the most comfortable on our feet.

While tile looks good and it’s easy to clean, how do you really feel when your bare feet touch a bit of cold tile? That warmth of a carpet beneath your feet first thing in the morning, or late at night right before you snuggle into bed, is sure to make you feel cozy. That being said, consider a rug for the bedroom. And remember, a bedroom rug should always extend at least 18 to 24 inches from the sides of the foot of the bed.