Bring Sizzle Back Into Your Bedroom

Achieving a sensation of comfort in your bedroom doesn’t mean a total makeover. For an added touch of warmth, check out these budget conscious redecorating ideas.

1. Chenille, fleece, raw silk and soft wool are the perfect fabrics to choose for adding warmth to the room. When a chill arrives in the air, wrap yourself in flannel sheets or for extra warmth go for a down comforter. (Allergic to feathers? You can always try out synthetic down.)

2. Don’t let your hardwood floors freeze your toes during the winter; throw down a cozy area rug.

3. How is your bed placed in your bedroom? Towards your door? Perhaps the head of your bed is directly under a window. Your sleep position has a great affect on your personal energy. A person’s health, mental attitude and love life are all greatly impacted by your sleeping habits. If you bed is stuck where it is, lay down red tape to the mattress where it faces the door or window (honest!). Negative energy is deflected by the color red. If you’re serious about making over your drab bedroom into a vibrant love nest then follow this effortless feng shui tip.

4. The cozy colors of yellow and gold are perfect choices for your lampshades to insure your bedroom has a warm glow. You can also add rewire your overhead fixtures with a dimmer switch to control the brightness. Here’s a quick and easy step towards having a comfy glow for the bedroom. It’s easy: set a bunch of candles on a plate right on your night stand.

5. Having mirrors to reflect the light in your room will not only create a warm atmosphere but won’t bust your budget. If you want a easy tip to make your small bedroom seem larger, try putting a big mirror over your dresser. A large mirror placed over your dresser will make a small bedroom seem much larger.

6. One way to keep off the chills in the winter is with a chenille blanket for your bed. You can’t go wrong a soft chenille in either red, deep brown or purple as a way to induce more warmth into your bedroom.

7. Think more pillows and less stuffed animals! With plush pillows filling up your bed space you’ll be creating an inviting atmosphere. Mix and match size and texture to keep things interesting. A wonderful addition for the winter months are soft down pillows.

8. One major change for a limited budget is a simple paint job. Increase the warmth of your bedroom by selecting earth tones such as reds, camel, butterscotch or honey gold. With blues, lavenders and some shades of green you can achieve more of a cool and soothing feel to the room. If you’re looking for a cooler, smoother feel to the room try tones of blue, lavender or shades of green.

9.You’re bedroom should be overflowing with the things you love. Keep family photos on display on your dresser or bedside table. Why not move some of your kid’s artwork off the fridge and into frames for your wall? Add a simple shelf and fill it with candlesticks.

Leon Tuberman has almost 40 years working in the interior decorating and home furnishings business. He owns and manages a large furniture showroom in Los Angeles. They specialize in Mission style and Arts & Crafts bedroom, living room, dining room furniture. His store carries the best in handcrafted American made furniture that is made to last the ages. Whether your trying to find American made wood dressers or handcrafted wood night stands, they carry the largest selection at prices that won’t break the bank.