The master bedroom should be a quiet retreat from the rest of the house. A place to relax, unwind and, of course, sleep. Create a luxurious master bedroom by incorporating colors, fabrics and accents that are elegant and stylish. No matter what your personal decorating style -- country, traditional or eclectic -- you can create a luxurious master bedroom that reflects that style. Whether you are starting with a blank slate or working with what you already have, you can create a luxury master bedroom that will be your favorite room in the house.
Instructions
1. Install hardwood flooring or new wall to wall carpet in your master bedroom. Hardwood flooring makes any room look more luxurious, but some people prefer carpet in the bedroom. If choosing carpet, select a quality carpet in a color that will match your finished room. If flooring is not in your budget, invest in steam cleaning your current carpet.
2. Keep only furniture pieces that are needed in the room. Strategically place furniture in the room in a way that makes the room look bigger. You might have to play with the furniture arrangement to find the best layout. Remove all clutter from the room and keep dresser and table tops clear of unnecessary items.
3. Paint the room in a color that gives you the feeling of luxury. There is no right or wrong in choosing color. For example, blue isn't more luxurious than green. If a color feels luxurious to you, use it.
4. Create an accent wall by painting one wall several shades darker than the rest of the room. Or choose an entirely different, yet complementary, color. Another option for the accent wall is a faux finish or wallpaper.
5. Make the bed with quality bedding that is full of different textures. Mix and match silks, satins, suedes and velvets. Begin with Egyptian cotton sheets or sheets with a high thread count. The higher the thread count, the softer the sheets usually are. Choose a comforter in a solid color or an elegant pattern that matches your color scheme. Put a tailored bed-skirt on the bed to give the bed a finished look. Add a decorative throw in a rich velvet or suede, in a shade that contrasts with the bedding.
6. Dress the windows with window treatments that coordinate with both your bedding and the overall room decor. Choose window coverings in a posh, elegant material. Full length drapes will bring the most texture into the room. Replace standard window hardware with decorative rods and matching holdbacks.
7. Replace lighting fixtures with luxurious fixtures, such as a chandelier hung over the bed. Choose table lighting that is both functional, yet elegant. Select table lamps that use a three way bulb so that you can adjust the amount of lighting as needed.
8. Hang artwork that complements your design style and color scheme. Use several photos or prints of the same size with matching frames. Choose additional accessories, such as wall sconces or mirrors that are stylish and elegant.
9. Replace furniture hardware (knobs and drawer pulls), light switch covers and outlet covers with elegant, metallic replacements.
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