Dream Bedroom 101

When warm nights and even warmer days finally arrive, (here’s hoping that it’s soon) we can’t wait to update and refresh our home decor! We love the idea of giving our bedroom an easy overhaul for the warmer months. It can be easy and doesn’t have to break the bank. If you are like us, we only get around to decorating the bedroom last. Even though it’s the most important room in the house, it isn’t usually treated that way. We are more inclined to concern ourselves with decorating the rooms that our guests see.

Design your dream bedroom, where you can escape from the outside world and be restored in body, mind, and soul. A place where you can read, nap, journal, meditate, enjoy a cup of tea, and, then fall into a deep, blissful night of sleep. Instead of thinking of this as another thing on your to-do list, look at it as a challenge, understanding that this “task” is worth the effort! You can make a private get-away for yourself in your own bedroom!! A place that offers luxurious comfort to energize and invigorate you, enabling you to cope with all of life’s difficulties. With these four steps you’ll be off to a good start.

The dreamy Annabelle Collection is sure to transform your bedroom from ho-hum to so-yum!

Choose New Bedding

The bed is of course the focal point of the room. Whatever bedding you choose is going to set the stage for your room. Choose something fresh and light that suits your updated fashion sense. Let it make a statement in your “retreat”. If your bed is covered with heavy blankets, comforters and other bedding pack it away and replace the bedding with lighter coverlets, airy duvets, and throws. We have lovely fabrics in our Piper Classics Collections guaranteed to bring a stylish and comfortable touch to your room. The fabrics are sure to complement every decor style from vintage farmhouse, country cottage, city loft, eclectic apartment to classic traditional! Our casual bedding is sure to accent your room and create a space that really comes alive.

The Farmcloth Stripe updates your look with a beautiful, rich texture that brings a distinctive touch to your room. This collection is easy and breezy adding an airiness to the room.

Or, for a completely different look that is crisp, clean and classic, why not incorporate our Farmhouse Ticking Gray Collection into your bedroom for a makeover that is both vintage and up-to-date. Ticking is a fabric that never looks dated or out  of style.

Our bedding collections are crisp and fresh, with full-on farmhouse style, and many can be mixed and matched for a collected, complementary look in your updated, dream bedroom. You can find details about collections that complement each other in our Piper Classics Collections.

Adding layers of soft sheets, thin blankets, and lightweight comforters creates a perfectly sumptuous feeling, keeping the weight of the bedding just right for summertime.

Accentuate with Pillows

The next step in arranging your cozy cocoon is to soften the bed with multiple pillows. Why not start with Euro pillows as a backdrop at the head of the bed. Next layer in standard or king size pillows that match or complement your Euros for a fully cushioned look.

Add accent pillows in different styles and sizes, bringing in more dimension, and creating a luxurious, cozy space that’s hard to leave. Choosing and arranging throw pillows offers added comfort, interest and depth. Display them in a way that is not only pleasing to your eye, but also serves your individual needs. You might choose a lumbar pillow for back support or a square cushion that perfectly supports your knees while you read your book or write in your gratitude journal.

Make sure that when you are creating your well-cushioned nest with pillows, you add just enough to make it comfy, without letting them take over the bed! (or your life!)

Soften with Curtains

Adding sheer drapes or light curtains instantly transforms your room adding a touch of charm and romance as well. If your windows were dressed with heavy drapes or blinds, why not lighten up for summer with the airy, delicate Annabelle Panels.

The unlined, semi-sheer Panels are sure to add a delicate and feminine touch to your romantic retreat.

Or for a more simple, homespun look, choose the Tobacco Drapes. These gauzy curtains offer coverage, but are still thin enough to flutter in the cool evening breeze, creating a beautiful, romantic atmosphere in your bedroom.

Throw Down a Floor Cloth or Rug

The final step in our easy update is an addition to the floor. Whether you currently have carpeting or hardwood in your bedroom, an area rug offers a quick, understated change to your space. Hitting all the marks of form and function, a throw rug adds color, texture and a soft place to step, without the expense or disruption to daily life of a complete floor overhaul.  Check out our full selection of floor coverings to find what works best for you.

These four easy steps are a great way to start transforming your room into a comfy, cozy retreat where you can energize and invigorate yourself for your next big adventure.