Room ideas
Master bedroom ideas
The primary bedroom is the one room that is just for you. Borrow a few tricks from good hotels.
Make the bed the anchor
A tall upholstered or wood headboard gives the room a focal point. In a large room, a king bed with substantial nightstands (at least 24 inches wide) keeps the proportions right — small nightstands next to a big bed look lost.
Hotel bedding, at home
- White or soft neutral sheets in percale (crisp) or sateen (smooth).
- A quilt or coverlet under a duvet folded at the foot, so you can adjust warmth.
- Two sleeping pillows each, plus two large euro pillows against the headboard.
Try it on your own room
Snap a photo of your room, pick a style, and see it redesigned in seconds — then shop every piece in the picture.
Try it freeAdd a sitting spot
If there is space, a pair of chairs by the window, a chaise or a bench at the foot of the bed turns a bedroom into a suite. A small side table and a reading lamp next to it complete the corner.
Light like a hotel
Bedside lamps or sconces, a dimmable ceiling fixture and a floor lamp near the seating area. Blackout lining behind your curtains helps sleep more than any gadget.
Calm colors and textures
Stay within one color family and vary texture: linen, wool, velvet, wood, a little brass or black metal. A large rug under the bed, extending 18–24 inches on the sides, makes mornings softer.
Keep the clutter out
A dresser or closet system with room to spare is what keeps a primary bedroom feeling like a retreat. If you work from home, keep the desk somewhere else if at all possible.
Mistakes to avoid
- Furniture that is too small for a large room — scale up nightstands, lamps and art.
- A TV as the focal point instead of the bed.
- An exercise bike or laundry pile in view of the bed.
- Pushing all furniture to the walls and leaving a big empty center; float a bench or seating group.
Budget tips
Bedding and lighting deliver the hotel feeling for the least money. A headboard is the next best upgrade.