Caitlyn Cochrane Design

With all your stress and the high speed life you live in, your bedroom is the one place to really forget about life.  Your bedroom is where you let everything go, relax and recharge for the next busy day.  If you could make your bedroom into a luxurious sanctuary, wouldn’t you jump at the opportunity?  Through lighting, fabrics, and spa inspired décor, you can come home to a bedroom that you dream about all day!
Multiple light sources:

Lighting in your bedroom can make the difference between a dull room and a soothing sanctuary.  Lower lighting in your bedroom casts an even glow as opposed to a fluorescent light fixture. Use bed side lamps for task lighting, and consider having a dimmer for overhead lighting. By controlling the lighting in your bedroom the mood can go from bright and energetic to soothing or romantic.

Make your bed the focal point:

In your bedroom the bed takes front and center stage, as it should. For morning people, the bed facing the window is a welcomed site. For night owls, the bed faced against an accent wall and alongside the window wall works better.  The more you enjoy the bed and its position in your bedroom the more relaxed you will feel in the space.

Use soothing colours:

Nature inspired colors are soothing and relaxing. Moss greens, fresh water blues, and sand inspired tans makes the human body revert back to nature. This is why spas usually have the colors found in nature. Similarly in your bathroom, carry these colors into your towels, carpets and décor.

Lavish on the comfort:

When choosing bedding, the saying is ‘you get what you pay for’.  Purchase the highest thread count sheets you can afford! Sheets will make the difference in your sleeping experience.  Luxury hotel beds feel heavenly because of their wonderful bedding.  Fluffy comforters, pillows your head sink into, and sheets that feel luxurious will make your bedroom feel the same way.

Soothing sounds:

 Do you prefer soft classical music, or prefer the soft trickle of water flowing in a nearby fountain?  Create an ambiance in your room with music that relaxes as well as rejuvenates. Meditation is becoming popular in bedrooms, and relaxing nature sounds can help you refocus and get centered.  Depending on your style of music bring soothing sounds into your bedroom and transport yourself into another state of well being.

Make your sanctuary smell heavenly:

Light incense, and oils such as lavender added to your pillow will help you love your bedroom.  Fresh flowers, and nature inspired scents are the crowning touch for your luxurious retreat.  Open up the windows and let fresh air into your space routinely to bring natural breezes and to cycle in fresh air for your body and mind.

Your bedroom should be the one place that there are no worries, and the world comes to a standstill until you are ready to join it again.  Whenever possible, engage as many of the senses into your room to experience tranquility and peacefulness.  Once you do, you’ll wonder what took you so long!