Welcome to The World of Modern Woman

by Bonnie Mattern

On average we spend about one third of our entire life sleeping. Given how much time we all spend in the bedroom, it needs to be a relaxing sanctuary – a room in your home that you look forward to entering after a long day. In addition to being a calming space for you to retire to each night, the bedroom has a well-earned reputation for being a romantic hot spot.

The question now becomes how do you decorate your space in a way that both inspires passion and relaxes you after a long day at work? From platform beds to luxuriously soft bedding, here are five tips designed to help you romance your bedroom by decorating it in a way that’s both comfortable and romantic.
 

• The Bed:

Your bed should be the focal point of the bedroom. Typically, the first thing you notice when you walk into a bedroom is an impeccably dressed bed. The type of bed frame you choose should reflect your personal style, but shouldn’t be too ornate or detailed. While there’s something to be said for a big fancy canopy bed – the simpler, the better. Low-profile platform beds sit closer to the floor and are often designed to look ultra-sleek and modern. A nicer coffee or black wood frame will create quite the style statement in your home. Leather bed frames make a bold and adventurous statement.

• The Bedding:

While the bed itself is the room’s center, the bedding is what draws you in. Nothing says "romantic" quite like an ultra-luxurious duvet or comforter and some premium 400 thread count organic cotton sheets. When choosing the fabric for your top of bed display, it’s OK to be a bit daring. Look for a pattern that exudes passion with bold colors and modern prints. Avoid frilly fringe and metallic accents, as these can be a bit stuffy and traditional-looking. Go for a crisp, clean contemporary look. Throw on a couple of coordinating throw pillows to complete the look.

• Candles:

The key is creating a bedroom that doubles both as a relaxing retreat and a romantic getaway. Decorating your space with scented and unscented candles is one way that you can create a romantic atmosphere without going overboard. Candles have the tendency to make a space look elegant and classy, even when they aren’t lit. When illuminated, the candles instantly change the whole vibe in the room, creating a much more romantic atmosphere.

• Color:

While red is the color of passion, avoid painting all of your walls red, as it’s also a color associated with aggression. Having red accents throughout your bedroom is a great way to incorporate the color without it being overkill. Bringing in fresh flowers from time to time is another great way to add some color to your bedroom.

• Mirrors:

Adorning your walls with mirrors is another way to help ignite passion in the bedroom. Now I’m not talking about going all Versailles with the mirrors, but adding one or two decent size wall mirrors adds a nice element to the space, in addition to making the bedroom seem bigger.
 

By adding a spot of color here and a dab of a dash of luxury there, you’re bedroom will go from drab to fab. Restraint is key when creating a romantic bedroom, as you don’t want it to look like a cheesy motel. Just let your personality come through in your design choices and you’ll be golden.