Your bedroom should be the easiest room in the house to relax in, yet it's often the last one we think about. London-based designer Pernille Lind has a refreshingly simple philosophy: keep things soft, quiet and uncluttered. Her first rule is color. Skip stark white and very dark walls, and reach instead for dusky, sunset-like shades such as muted yellows, gentle pastels and warm off-whites.
Furniture choices matter just as much. A good headboard is a lasting investment, and its size should suit the room, from dramatic and tall to low and understated. Nightstands can be tiny; all you really need is room for a book and a glass of water. When it comes to rugs, don't shove them all the way under the bed. Pull them forward so your feet land on something soft each morning.
Light, Linens and Layers
Lind avoids harsh overhead spotlights and exposed bulbs. Her ideal setup is layered and diffused: a shaded pendant on a dimmer, wall lights by the bed, a floor lamp in the corner and maybe a candle on the nightstand. Bedding stays simple, with two plump pillows, quality cotton or linen in oatmeal or ivory, and a wool throw for extra coziness.
Don't overlook the windows. She includes curtains or shades in every bedroom she designs, because drawing them at night shuts out the world and signals that it's time to unwind. They're also an easy way to bring in pattern, texture or color without committing to a bold wall or a whole new bed.
Source: Remodelista
