Imagine a caveman returning to his cave after a day of hunting. He is completely exhausted from running after prey and trying not to become prey in the process. His feet hurt and his whole body aches. What does this caveman want the most?
His “bed”. To recede into a safe haven – the cave lit with a glow of a fire that keeps him warm and safe. To forget about the life-threatening situations he put himself in that day and has to do so again the next day.
Fast forward to a luxurious Victorian era bedroom in a mansion. Velvet drapes, wool carpets, plush silk upholstered furniture, down comforters, gold foil ornamentation and a wood fire crackling in the fireplace. The primary function of the bedroom still remains the same. To be a safe and deeply comforting space. A place to have – peace of mind.
Start and finish your bedroom decorating journey with this end goal. Just because it is a private space, doesn’t mean it has to be the last in line after the living room, the custom-built kitchen and spa-like bathroom. After all, it is your recharging pit that you spend one-third of your life in.
This is your checklist:
- Bedroom Layout – location of the bed, headboard, bed box, door, window location effect your sleep.
- Relaxation roadblocks– unfinished projects, electronics, artwork, accessories stop you from relaxing.
- Amplify the Ambience – lighting, colors, fragrance, music, candles, flowers take your relaxation to the next level.