How To Create A Minimalist Bedroom?

A lot of us would prefer to have extravagant bedrooms rather than minimalist ones. But we’re talking about extravagance in the form of clutter and not décor. The bedroom is the first room in the house where clutter can start piling up from corner to corner. This not only gives a disheveled and chaotic look to the bedroom, but also affects our sleep. The disorganized environment affects our brain even if you’re not aware of it.

Yet, for a sleeker, nicer looking bedroom, you can achieve a minimalist look with the following doable ideas.

Declutter

Before you make any changes, first get rid of any clutter in sight. This will automatically make your room look like a bedroom and not a storage room. A portable storage unit is a great solution to declutter your bedroom (for example, have a look at these Santa Barbara portable storage ideas). Of course, clutter is not just about things we don’t use regularly, but also items we always use. Jewelry, sunglasses, keys, and all those daily used items need to have a place and not just strewed around here and there. Put items in drawers, and if those are too filled, you can purchase or make your own type of decorative baskets.

Paint job

Your room might need a new paint job to achieve the minimalist look. Pale or neutral colors achieve that look better than loud colors because the minimalist style doesn’t really go with too much color.

Flooring

Much of the time we take our poor floors for granted. We can leave the floor broken, stained, and scratched over the years, without paying attention to it. Depending on what kind of flooring you have, find the areas that need to be treated and fix them. If you think your concrete floor is just no good, think again. Hiring a polished concrete contractor will make your floor look brand new and give it a shine that will change the look of your entire bedroom.

Bedding

Bedding has a lot to do with getting a minimalist look. You can often notice that in pictures of these types of bedrooms. Solid color sheets will usually achieve the look you want, and even plain white sheets of good quality can do the trick. Use a throw instead of a bulky blanket for a sleeker look. You can accent bedding with colored or printed pillows to add a touch of color.

Lighting

Minimalist bedrooms often use soft lights that produce a calming and relaxing atmosphere. Overhead and wall fixtures work better than standing lamps or bed lights on a side table. Both standing lamps and side lamps take up room and don’t give the minimalist look. If you want, you can use lamps on floating wall shelves.

Accent with pieces

Minimalist designs usually call for nice, interesting art pieces. For example, a tapestry on the wall, or a small warm rug on the floor. You can experiment with different pieces already in your home and see which work nicest.

Cozy not cold

To maintain the look, always declutter as soon as possible. A minimalist bedroom shouldn’t look cold or clinical. You will find ways to keep the coziness any lovely bedroom should have by using the right lighting, colors, furniture, flooring and accented pieces.