Friday, 3 July 2020

How to use soft furnishings to transform your bedroom*

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How to use soft furnishings to transform your bedroom and aid a good nights sleep
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I believe a bedroom should be your sanctuary - somewhere relaxing to escape to after a long day. When designing your dream space, choosing calming tones and soft textures can not only add some style to your room, but can have the added bonus of aiding a good night’s sleep. 

I've written a lot before about transforming your bedroom into a calming space, however if redecorating isn't an option right now, there are lots of ways you can simply use soft furnishings to transform your space, without breaking the bank. 

Bedlinen 

Beautiful soft sheets will dress up any space, so go for the nicest ones you can afford to aid the best sleep. When choosing bedlinen I usually go for a plain, neutral colour for my duvet cover, meaning I can add interest through accessories such as cushions or a throw. 

I can also easily change them according to different seasons, or when I get bored (which is quite often!)

How to use soft furnishings to transform your bedroom and aid a good nights sleep
Image courtesy of Terry's Fabrics 

Throws 

Pop a cosy throw or bedspread across the foot of your bed, choosing a complimentary colour to the rest of your room. You could even layer up to add depth - in my bedroom I sometimes go for a simple plain throw, covered by a faux fur one to add some interest. 

Throws are also a great opportunity to add a pop of colour, particularly if you've stuck with neutral throughout your furnishings.  

How to use soft furnishings to transform your bedroom and aid a good nights sleep
Image courtesy of Terry's Fabrics 

Cushions 

When it comes to cushions, you can either go for the more is more approach (my personal favourite!), or keep it simple with two big cushions propped up in front of your pillows. 

Whichever you decide, choose shades of a complimentary colour palette, and mix up your textures to add depth. I always stick to an odd number of cushions, placing the larger ones at the back, and a smaller feature cushion at the front. 

Tip: Use slightly larger pads for your cushion covers to give that plump, luxurious hotel-room look. 

How to use soft furnishings to transform your bedroom and aid a good nights sleep
Image courtesy of Terry's Fabrics 

Headboard 

A really simple way of completely changing the look of your bed is adding or replacing your current headboard - velvet will always add a luxurious texture, and a material like rattan or wood, for example, will add depth. 

Using a tonal colour scheme, where you choose lots of different shades of one colour (such as pink, below) is bang on-trend too.

How to use soft furnishings to transform your bedroom and aid a good nights sleep
Image courtesy of Terry's Fabrics 

Rug 

No bedroom is complete without something soft under your feet – particularly on a cold winter’s morning. It’s the easiest way to add warmth too. Choose a rug big enough to sit under your bed frame in order to create the illusion of more space. 

Tip: Stuck with a carpet that you're not keen on, but can't replace it at the moment? Layer up more than one rug to make a real statement. 

Wall hangings 

A stylish wall hanging is a really simple way of adding texture to a space, particularly if you’re struggling with how to tackle lots of blank walls. I had a go at making a simple one from wool (you can find the full DIY tutorial here), but if the boho style isn’t your thing, what about using a rug or beautiful piece of fabric?

How to use soft furnishings to transform your bedroom and aid a good nights sleep
Image courtesy of Terry's 

How to use soft furnishings to transform your bedroom and aid a good nights sleep

Curtains 

Choosing the right window treatment will make a huge difference to the look and feel of any bedroom. A blackout blind or traditional style shutters will help keep light to a minimum, but adding luxurious made to measure curtains will soften your windows. 

Going for bespoke curtains has the added bonus of meaning they fit perfectly to your space, and you won’t lose any all-important heat during the winter months. 

Choose floor length curtains to add luxury, and think about how your chosen colour or pattern will work in your room. Something light and airy will work open up the space and make it feel larger, however a darker shade can add cosiness and warmth. 

Tip: The positioning of your curtain pole can make a big difference - hang your curtains high to give the impression of higher ceilings. 

How have you used soft furnishings in your bedroom? 

Thanks for reading, 
Sam Xx

*This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Terry's Fabrics, but all words and opinions are my own*
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  1. I love changing up my bedding throughout the seasons x
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