How to Decorate a Master Bedroom

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When decorating your master bedroom, keep in mind that less is more if you want to create a space that is inviting, but uncluttered.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Area Rugs
  • Armoires
  • Bedsheets
  • Chests
  • Dressers
  • Duvets
  • Mirrors
  • Nightstands
  • Pillowcases

Step1
Decide what furniture you need and measure the room before you purchase it.
Step2
Buy dressers and chests for items such as clothing, lingerie, jewelry and bedroom linens. The tops of both work well for holding televisions, stereos, and VCRs.
Step3
Consider an armoire, a large upright chest with two or four doors if you need tall storage spaces. Many armoires have a rod inside to hang clothes and have pull-out trays for televisions, stereos, VCRs or computers.
Step4
Purchase a night stand that is easy to reach from your bed and has at least one drawer for your belongings.
Step5
Think about purchasing a mirror, which will create the illusion of a larger room. If it is going on top of your dresser, be sure to measure the width of the dresser so that the bureau and mirror match up.
Step6
Make your bed cozy by buying a duvet (comforter cover) for your comforter with matching sheets and pillowcases.
Step7
Add a finishing touch to your bed with decorative pillows on top. They are great for sitting up in bed.
Step8
Hang an old quilt on the wall or drape it over a rocking chair for warmth and charm.
Step9
Get a large wicker basket for magazines and other reading materials so the tops of your dresser and nightstand remain uncluttered.
Step10
Place a small carpet around your bed if you have wood floors, to comfort and cushion your feet.
Step11
Check your lighting and make sure you have the right lighting for your needs -bright light for reading and soft light for relaxing.
Step12
Paint the walls to add a fresh, new look.

Tips & Warnings

  • Put fresh flowers and a framed picture on your nightstand.
  • Keep your room simple by putting up fewer pictures. If you have too many, consider rotating them every six months, so you can enjoy all your artwork.
  • Lighter colors will make the room look more spacious.
  • Keep out only a few decorative items such as candles, framed photos and pottery on top of dressers and chests. Again, less is more.

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on 1/24/2006 Careful with the dozen roses you just got from your sweetheart in Feng Shui-Land. Here they're considered to be a negative in a pro Chi environment. House plants and flowering plants are always welcome.

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on 6/25/2007 Since this is the room for relaxing, choose colors that make you feel good and that best describe you.

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