Whether beginning from a blank slate or simply giving your space a refresh, your bedroom should be your own little sanctuary. Peaceful, intimate, and 100% you. But the thing is, even with good intentions, it’s simple to make a couple of mistakes that make your room feel. wrong.
Don’t worry we’ve all been guilty. To help you get it perfectly right, here are some ridiculously obvious bedroom decorating faux pas to avoid (and what to do instead).

Skipping a Proper Layout Plan
It’s tempting to jam the bed into a corner and throw in furniture wherever it fits. But trust us layout matters. If the room is too cramped or awkward, it probably needs a spot of rearranging.
Do this instead: Start with the bed (it’s central), and construct around it. Make sure there is circulation and plenty of room to get about without stumbling over your toes at 2 a.m.

By Only Using Overhead Lighting
One bright ceiling light isn’t the ambiance. Bedrooms need layers of light soft lamps, fairy lights, maybe even candles in order to be cozy and de-stressful.
Do this instead: Add a couple of bedside lamps or wall sconces. Dimmable bulbs? Even better.

Choosing Loud or Overwhelming Colors
Your bedroom isn’t the place to go wild with neon or overly bold patterns unless that’s really your thing. Intense colors can actually make it harder to wind down.
Do this instead: Reserve peaceful, subdued colors soft greys, snuggle whites, earth tones, or pastel hues.

Forgetting Personal Touches
Your Pinterest-perfect room might be pretty, but if it doesn’t feel like you, it’ll never actually feel cozy. Your home needs your personality.
Do this instead: Tack on favorite pictures, favorite books, travel souvenirs, or pieces of art you love even a few small details matter.

Letting Clutter Creep In
It sneaks up fast laundry chair, mismatched bedside tables, cords everywhere. A messy room can mess with your sleep and your sanity.
Do this instead: Make it simple. Add baskets, storage bins, or bed bins so all your stuff has a home.

Ignoring Bedding Quality
Your bed is where you spend a third of your life don’t settle for scratchy sheets or flat pillows.
Do this instead: Spend money on soft, breathable bedding. You don’t need to spend a fortune even cheap purchases can make bedtime feel like a whole lot more luxury.

Final Thoughts
Dressing up your bedroom doesn’t have to be intimidating. With a few thoughtful choices (and by sidestepping the common pitfalls), you can create your bedroom as a space that’s serene, functional, and all about you. So let it be slow, listen to your gut and create the kind of bedroom you actually want to come home to