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Many people desire a bedroom that is their refuge at the end of the day.
They want a bedroom that is a calming retreat and creates serenity.
Here are several ways to decorate your bedroom to make it a more calm and serene sanctuary.
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Clutter
Before attempting to decorate your bedroom, you must first remove all clutter.
Clutter creates anxiety and is not at all calming.
Find a home for everything, including your everyday items - cell phone, purse, etc.
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Select a color palette for your bedroom that incorporates a light pastel color or a shade of white.
Darker earth toned colors can also be calming.
Wood tones are reminiscent of nature that most people find calming.
Pattern
Bold high contrast patterns demand attention, so avoid them in rooms that you desire serenity.
Instead of bold patterns, select solid fabrics or patterns with little color variation and a smaller scale.
Lighting
Allow several light sources in your bedroom that are dimmable.
Nature
Bring elements of nature into your calm bedroom. You can have fresh flowers, a small plant, and/or a live tree.
Avoid fake plants and flowers that only collect dust, which makes them look even more fake.
Minimal
Display minimal items in your bedroom in order to make it more serene. Avoid too much artwork and accessories.
Remove everything that is not totally necessary and items that you do not find restful, peaceful, calming, and serene.
Make Your Bed
A bed that is made creates a more calming and serene room than a bed that is always messy.
Make a habit of always making your bed as soon as you get out of it in the morning.
This task should take 2 minutes or less yet make a great difference in the serenity of your bedroom.
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