5 tips for a beautiful bedroom with Didem Scharmach

Which rooms usually get the most attention when we furnish a home? The first that come to mind are the rooms we share with friends and acquaintances. Over the years I have furnished many flats and houses. Along the way, it became more and more important to me to design a bedroom so that it adapts to the needs of the people who live there. It is the room where we come to rest, dream and recharge. The bedroom is our personal space.

Here are 5 simple tips to keep in mind when designing your private bedroom so that you feel completely at home in it.

With warm wishes, Didem from Didem Interiors

1. Form follows function

As in every room, the bedroom should leave nothing to be desired. Planning is a process. The placement of every piece of furniture and every element needs to be well thought out.

If you have an adjoining dressing room, you are one of the lucky ones who can move this area out. Otherwise, a well-planned wardrobe with interior lighting, several drawers and enough storage space is a very important part of the room. I am a fan of making use of every niche for it. Ideally, the wardrobe stretches from one wall to the next.

Depending on the room, the bed is best placed next to or opposite the window, centred in the room. The bed should be easy to reach from both sides. Bedside tables, a matching chest of drawers, art that speaks to you personally and, if there is room, a comfortable armchair or a bench complete the picture.

2. The right bed

Upholstered beds, low beds, box spring beds, beds with wooden frames, with a headboard or even an upholstered wall? There are no limits to creativity and personal preference.

Please choose the bed according to the size of the room. I have often seen a bed that was far too big for the room, which disrupted the flow of the space. There are also lovely beds without a frame, where you can keep the mattress size you want. For those who want to get in and out of bed easily, I recommend high mattresses or box spring beds.

The mattress is what matters. The most beautiful bed is no use if we cannot sleep well in it. Most people tend to find a firmer mattress more comfortable.

3. Textiles

Textiles play a major role in this room. The choice of materials helps define the style of the room. Clean, refined, glamorous or country style: you can define all of this through textiles and patterns.

Choose the right bed linen. Sateen bed linen looks refined thanks to its subtle sheen and is easy to care for and breathable. If you prefer something more natural, you will sleep well in linen, especially in the summer months.

With several layers of textiles, you bring the feeling of a beautiful hotel bed into your own bedroom. Depending on the season and style, bedspreads and decorative cushions can add a lot of warmth and texture. If you want it even more homely, place a matching rug under the bed. It not only defines the area but also keeps your feet warm.

Curtains are another big topic. I recommend day curtains and blackout curtains for the night, so that your sleep is not disturbed by light.

4. Lighting

The right lighting creates the right atmosphere. If you have high ceilings, make the most of them and set accents with a beautiful chandelier. For low ceilings, I recommend ceiling lights. These are best mounted centrally above the foot of the bed.

Bedside lamps that cast light gently up or down, or wall lights with integrated reading lights, are not just decorative, they simply belong there. Dimmable lights by the bed create more atmosphere.

5. Choosing the right colour palette

Paint your walls in calm, neutral colours. Because the bedroom is your retreat, I recommend colours that feel calm, peaceful and soothing. Note: choose the wall colour only after furnishing the room. That way it can support the furniture beautifully and give the room that special something.

Depending on your taste, you can choose cooler or warmer neutral tones. If you want to define the wall behind the bed more, you can also opt for an elegant wallpaper.

A bedroom can certainly become an eye-catcher when it is tidy. A well-made bed quickly lifts the bedroom. This is easy once making the bed becomes a routine. Then you can even leave the bedroom door open.

Would you like more tips for your bedroom or another room in your home? Then write to us at info@marsoliving.com or get in touch with Didem Scharmach directly. You will find bed linen in neutral colours among our bed linen sets.