Your bedroom should be a sanctuary. It should be inviting, comfortable, and free from messes. Avoid bringing work-related items or excessive clutter into the bedroom. For example, don’t pile clothing on surfaces or accent chairs. As designer Jean Parker from Le Jean Designs notes, ‘A bedroom should be serene, tranquil, and a place where you can truly recharge and reset. Your bedroom is not a gym so I would refrain from storing any exercise equipment there.’
Office equipment like printers, shredders, or desks that remind you of work should also be avoided. As designer Amity Worrel cautions, ‘When creating a space that is supposed to be a relaxing and an escape from the demands of work and effort and tasks, it is important consider carefully what to keep and what to cut.’
To create a serene and calming bedroom that promotes good sleep, consider incorporating decorative elements that bring you joy. For instance, Japandi-style bedrooms with decorative vessels on shelves can instantly set the tone for a peaceful night’s rest.
Atlanta-based interior designer Laura W Jenkins recommends keeping bedrooms free from technology and clutter. She suggests, ‘With all the distractions in the world today, your bedroom should be a decompression zone and a tech-free zone.’ She advises removing televisions and charging stations from the bedroom, and instead, adding books, family photos, and items that bring comfort rather than stress. Jenkins also emphasizes the importance of color in creating a calming environment. She states, ‘Softer, less bright colors are more calming for a bedroom.’ In one of her designs, she chose a perfect deep blush color for the walls, which she finds incredibly soothing. Gabriela Eisenhart from Silo Studios believes in designing bedrooms as clean retreats. She says, ‘It’s important when you walk into your room you feel like you can leave the stresses of the day at the door.’ She recommends avoiding computers, clutter, and other distractions in the bedroom to create a true getaway feeling.