Transform your bedroom into a restful oasis.
The pros say it all starts with a good decluttering.
The last place you want todeal with clutterat the end of a long day is in the bedroom.
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But piles of laundry, dust bunnies, and harsh overhead lighting can have the opposite effect.
They can make us feel calm and peaceful or anxious and stressed.
Luckily, theres a formula to making bedrooms feel like an escape from other rooms in your home.
That means mindfully layering natural materials, from wood and stone to breathable linens.
But the first step to a restful bedroombegins with decluttering(and maybe a little dusting, too).
From there, she suggestsfollowing the rule of three.
That can be a book, lamp, vase, or a couple of books and a framed photo.
Accumulated clutter is a magnet for dust and potential allergens.
It’s a vicious cycle.
Since you spend nearly half your life sleeping, the area should be conducive to your health.
Keeping furniture to a minimum is a must, she says.
However, going minimal onbedroom furnituredoesnt mean you cant add warmth and texture in other ways.
We prefer soft, muted, and soothing hues in a bedroom, she says.
It only makes sense to usecolors found in mother naturein our bedrooms.
Beige and Gray Bedroom Colors:Tornello also loves to paint bedroom walls inshades of grayor beige.
Its also a neutral that can be paired with other colors and textures.
Her go-to grays include Farrow & BallLamp Room Gray, Benjamin MoorePale Oak, and Dunn-EdwardsFoggy Day.
For beige colors, she recommends Farrow & BallDead SalmonandJitney, Benjamin MooreSkipping Stone, and Sherwin-WilliamsEgret White.
It is a warm, soothing color that can create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
Her favorites include Portola Paints Roman Clay and Farrow & BallsSetting Plaster.
Green Bedroom Colors:Another color linked with relaxation is green.
Green is a staple colorin nature; think about plants, trees, and grass.
Green evokes balance and harmony, which can help create a sense of calm and relaxation.
We like Farrow & BallsPigeonandBlue Gray."
Blackout drapes are made of thick, opaque fabric that blocks out sunlight and external noise, says Tornello.
Light-filtering shades allow natural light to filter through while providing privacy and some degree of insulation, says Tornello.
Level Up Your Lighting
Layered, warm lighting is crucial in a bedroom, says Tornello.
Include a combination of overhead lighting, bedside lamps, and wall sconces.
Finally, she recommends bulbs that emit warm, yellow-toned light, with a color temperature of 2700K.
