Decorating the bed: 10 ideas for a stylish bedroom

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For a restful sleep, it is crucial that you feel completely comfortable in the bedroom. Regular clearing out, as recommended by interior design experts, ensures order - but the right decoration also plays an important role.

Fluffy textiles, stylish pictures, wall decorations, beautiful lamps and other decorative elements make the bed, the heart of the bedroom, a real place of well-being. With our 10 bed decorating tips you can get the most out of your bedroom.

1. Decorate the bed: Stylish bed linen for more atmosphere

When it comes to decorating your bed, bed linen is probably the easiest option. With a beautiful onethe entire spatial effect of thechange in no time. This way you can provide a breath of fresh air without having to redesign the entire room.

When choosing the right bed linen, it's not just the look that matters. Also make sure that it is made of high-quality materials, because then it not only feels good on the skin, but also regulates the sleeping environment and thus enables you to sleep.

Tipp:For a particularly unified design that is soothing to the eye, you can color-coordinate the bed linen with the bedside lamps and the pictures on the wall. A small thing that makes a big difference in the furnishings.

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2. Decorate the bed: Be an eye-catcher with an unusual headboard

Who says that the bed frame or headboard of the bed always has to be simple? A design that's a little more exciting than a white chipboard or gray fabric can make a huge difference when decorating your bed.

You don't necessarily have to buy a new bed for this. You can also buy the headboard separately and easily replace it with most beds. With a little craftsmanship, you can also build or decorate a headboard yourself.

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3. Decorate the bed with a bedspread

Besides beautiful bedding, a bedspread is probably the easiest way to decorate your bed. It gives the finished bed the finishing touch, with practically no additional effort.

Tipp:Choose a bedspread that matches the color of the bedding and place it in a stripe across the bottom of the bed. So it just decorates the bed instead of covering all the bed linen.

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4. Decorate the bed with stylish pillows

When it comes to decorating your bed, pillows are always a good choice. It is only important that the pillows do not cover the entire headboard so that the bed does not appear overloaded. As a guideline, about a third of the headboard should still be visible despite the pillow.

Tipp:A mix of materials looks particularly elegant here. So don't be afraid to experiment with different textures.

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5. Bedside tables in creative designs

Bedside tables are extremely important to create additional storage space, have a shelf next to the bed and also enhance the room design. To create visual calm, many people choose bedside tables that have the same color and material as the bed frame.

However, this often looks pretty monotonous. Instead, choose different, yet simple materials, such as light wood. Alternatively, you can simply redesign your current bedside tables with a little color.

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6. Decorative and practical: a wall shelf above the bed

To give your bedroom a tidy and airy atmosphere, wall shelves are a really smart solution. A shelf above the bed in particular can be used perfectly: for a small plant, a few favorite books or a stylish lamp that makes the room more comfortable.

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7. Decorate the bedroom with pictures on the wall

Because the bed is the largest piece of furniture in the bedroom, the eye is automatically drawn to the wall in front of it. If it is empty, the entire bedroom often appears unfinished. A simple solution is therefore pictures above the headboard. It's best to choose calming and simple motifs whose colors match the bed linen and decorative pillows.

8. Curtains around the bed

Want a four-poster bed but don't have a big budget? With a few curtains and rails, you can also convert a regular bed into a four-poster bed. Simply attach the tracks to the ceiling and thread sheer curtains for a dreamy feel.

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9. Decorate the bed with a bench

A bench at the foot completes the design of the bed. You can use them purely as decoration or place baskets underneath for additional storage space. You can also use it to prepare clothes for the next day.

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10. Decorate the bedroom with plants

The bed can be easily decorated by placing plants around it. Either place them on the wall shelf above the headboard, on the bedside table or on the floor. If you have a (DIY) four-poster bed, hanging plants look particularly beautiful.

Not only do they look decorative, but they also ensure a better indoor climate. This makes us feel more comfortable and sleep significantly better.

We hope you were able to gather some inspiration for designing your bedroom. We hope you have fun decorating!