As most Singaporeans will spend their renovation budget on your living room designs, I would advise you to take a closer look at your master bedroom.  With the stress and the high paced life that we all live in, your bedroom is the one place to truly forget about life.  Your bedroom is where you unwind, relax and recharge for the next day.  What if you could make your bedroom into a luxurious retreat, 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! See if these tips will help you make your bedroom into the retreat you always dreamed of.

Multiple Sources Of Light

Lighting in your bedroom can make the difference between a sterile room and a soothing sanctuary.  Recessed lighting in your bedroom casts an even glow as opposed to a fluorescent light fixture. Use side lamps for task lighting, and consider installing a dimmer for overhead lighting. Take all these into consideration and make a good lighting plan just before you renovate. By controlling the lighting in your bedroom the mood can go from bright and energetic to soothing or romantic.

Your Bed The Focal Point

In your bedroom the bed takes front and center stage, as it should.  Decide which direction you enjoy sleeping and waking up to. 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 Colors

Nature inspired are soothing colors 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. You will be surprised what colors can do to change the whole interior look of your room.

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.  Use these helpful tips to turn your average bedroom into a retreat that is relaxing and luxurious.  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! So instead of plunging all your renovation or decoration budget  into the living room you might want to thing about how you can design your master bedroom. Butter&Jam Reader’s how do you turn your bedroom into a luxurious retreat?  At the end of a long day, what makes your bedroom the perfect place to be? Share with us your thoughts and maybe a picture of your revamped bedroom at our Facebook Page, and you might win yourself some home decor vouchers . We can’t wait to hear from you.