How to design the bedroom of your dreams, according to experts

It’s important to design the room in a way that’s both practical and pleasing to the eye. Make sure there’s a mix of different heights, and avoid overly heavy furniture. Slim legs on the bed frame and table are ideal for a compact space or ask your designer to build you floating furniture for a clean, minimalist look.

“Allow a minimum of 0.9m between the bed and walls, and at least 0.6m between the bed and low furniture, such as tables and dressers,” says Dess Chew, principal designer of Three-D Conceptwerke.

A low-hanging pendant light or ceiling beams will add drama if most of your furniture has a low profile. Such fixtures emphasise the height of the room by drawing the eye upwards.

A full-height wardrobe can partition your room into sleeping quarters and walk-in wardrobe area. Use light colours and strategic lighting to ensure the room doesn’t feel small or closed off. Where possible, incorporate sections where the light can shine through.

Have an extra corner you don’t know what to do with? Mark Chen of Artistroom recommends filling the space with a single lounge chair (or a love seat) and a reading lamp. “Greenery works as well”, he says.

A bedroom should inspire calm and rest, so avoid bright colours. Pastels like blushes or creams can create a cosier ambience, while deeper hues create a cocoon-like environment. Make sure the furniture and fixtures work in harmony with the wall colour to create a cohesive look.

“Pick colours that are more natural and soothing to the eyes. They will help you to relax and unwind after a stressful day,” says Amanda Pang, principal designer of AMP Design Co.

The contrasting shades of pink, grey and mustard in this bedroom, designed by Nikki Hunt of Design Intervention, help to make the space cosy and warm.

This article was first published in Home and Decor.

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