tips to decorate your bedroom

Add a mosquito net or canopy to your bed to lend drama and intrigue. Plus, you can sleep with the windows open without care.

Hang multiple, uniform sized picture frames, with simple artwork, side by side above your bed. This easy trick is a great way to fill a large space when you can not afford big pieces of art.

Since we do not entertain in our bedrooms, it easy to put off decorating them. But, you should treat your bedroom with the same care you do your living room and dining room you do spend one third of your life in it!

When lighting a bedroom, put relaxation first. Overhead lighting should be paired with task lighting (bedside lamps or sconces). Make sure all lights have dimmers, so you can turn down the brightness when reading or settling into bed.

Mirrored nightstands add an Hollywood Regency style to this simple modern bedroom. We love how the vases on the windowsill pick up the same colors in the throw pillows and artwork.

Exposed ceiling beams have a rough and rustic look. Showcase them by keeping walls and furnishings neutral. And just as rustic furnishings go well with exposed beams, so does French country style, which can make your bedroom feel like it in Provence.

When picking a color scheme, choose three coordinating colors. Some popular combos red, yellow and orange chocolate brown, blue and white honey yellow, dark woods and white.

The easiest way to spruce up a bedroom is to replace the bedding. Dress your bed in soft sheets and a fun new duvet cover, and you will feel like you are climbing into a whole new bed.

Every bedroom should have fresh flowers. Treat yourself to a fresh bouquet every week. You will wake up happier!

The new rules of decor There are no rules. When decorating, think outside the box, and avoid matching too much. Here, rustic architecture is paired with mod orange bedding, making the room feel anything but ordinary.