Designing for a Sexy Inviting Bedroom
The bedroom is the one room in the house you and your significant other spend the most time together in. So why not make it a prime space for sleeping, relaxing, snuggling and everything else? Here are some simple tips to designing a sexy bedroom.
Use Flattering Colors
To set the mood in a bedroom, don’t be afraid to add drama. For a dramatic punch, paint the walls a rich color, and keep everything else light and neutral. Wall colors that flatter the body are hues of gray, lavender, rose and blue. Other rich colors that work well are chocolate brown and deep shades of red. If you prefer a textured look, there is a wide variety of wallpaper out there that can spice up the bedroom.
Drape Your Bed in Luxury
Luxurious bedding is an absolute must. High thread counts ranging from 450 to 650 make for an exquisite experience in terms of bedding. With that said, softness tops off at 500, so any thread count higher than that just really isn’t worth investing in. While you can go with something like satin, something like crisp white sheets (especially linen ones) can be just as sexy. Add a fluffy down duvet or a soft quilt to top it off, add a throw to the foot of the bed, and don’t go overboard with decorative pillows.
Add Flooring that Pampers the Feet
Wall-to-wall carpeting is the ideal way to provide comfort for your feet. However, if you have hardwood floors and don’t want to replace them, consider adding a faux fur rug or even a rug made from 100% wool.
Go for Soft Lighting
Lighting has so much effect in regards to setting a certain mood, so if you want a sensuous atmosphere go for soft lighting. If you can, avoid having lighting over the bed, but if you can’t, try installing a dimmer. Use a mix of light sources including lamps, sconces, or even a chandelier or pendant light over a seating area.
Dress the Windows
Any sexy bedroom needs privacy, so ceiling to floor drapes are the way to go. Not only do they block the outside world when you want alone time, they elongate the room and make the ceilings seem taller. Other window treatments that can soothe are wooden blinds, sheers and even roman shades.
Additional Tips:
- Ditch the television. Really, just do it. Having a TV in the room will end up being a distraction that keeps you from focusing time on each other.
- Bring a little hotel suite style into the room by incorporating a comfortable seating area in an available corner of the room, or by adding an upholstered headboard or bench to complete the bed.
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