Sleep sanctuary: designing a dream bedroom

REMS bedspread in beige, REMS cushion in beige, Dawn table lamp, Lugano night stand in matt ash grey, Houston upholstered bed in dusty green velvet fabric, Eden footstool in light green Lazio fabric

Bedrooms have had to work harder than ever in the last 18 months, doubling as home offices for many of us as we navigate working from home. In 2022, there is a desire for the bedroom to revert to a calm, peaceful sanctuary to which one can retreat.

How to design a dream bedroom?

It can be tempting to create a bedroom that simply mimics an interior design style. However, designing a bedroom around the room's intended use and the mood you want to evoke will result in a far more satisfying result. This simple method will not only help you create a stunning bedroom that clients will adore, but it will also ensure that the room is practical and functional—plus, it will not go out of style once a new trend emerges.

 
Lugano night stand in matt ash grey (left) Lugano night stand in matt ash grey, Houston upholstered bed in dusty green velvet fabric (right)

Start with The Basics

The foundation for any bedroom should include three items: a bed, two light sources, and at least one night stand. Beyond that, anything else you add should play into how you want the room to feel and function. For example, want the room to be a place to unwind? A meditation corner complete with a comfortable floor cushion, aromatherapy, and a few live plants may be just the ticket to tranquillity.

Want the room to feel spacious? Stick with the basics and slowly build from there. Limiting furnishings is the top tip to make any room feel larger. Plus, ensuring it gets lots of natural light and all corners get adequately illuminated will also go a long way in creating more visual space.

Houston upholstered bed with storage, Lugano night stand in matt ash grey, Lugano double dresser in matt ash grey, Tone mirror, Stockholm table lamp, Shanghai rug (left) Bornholm coffee table with oak veneer, Charlotte chair in light blue Cotton Velvet fabric, Lille 2.5 seater in cognac York leather, Desolate metal print blue, Scandinavia rug, Lugano storage bed (right)

Lay It Out

The layout of the furniture will rely on both the bed size and room size. While single beds can feel cosy tucked into a corner of bedrooms, both large and small, a king-sized bed may feel odd in this position—especially if two people share it.

Long and large bedrooms can benefit from being broken up into multiple zones, similar to how a hotel suite would do it. While a small bedroom often does well with the bed centred on a back wall with a long and narrow dresser on the adjacent wall.

Recognize That Size Matters

If you dream about a bigger bed, you certainly aren’t alone! But how do you know what the right bed size is for the room? Generally, you need around 22 inches of walking space on both sides and the foot of the bed. Anything less can make the room feel cramped—plus, no one enjoys stubbed toes.

Large beds can also work in small bedrooms, but this takes a bit more planning and creativity. For example, you may need a platform bed with storage in place of a dresser and to swap out night stands for a couple of small floating shelves and mounted wall lamps.

 
Lugano storage bed with lift-up frame in beige Lazio fabric

Space saving furniture in this case, can be the difference between a small bedroom and a pleasingly functional space. Like our Lugano design, just one of our many Danish designed storage beds. Simply lift the slats to reveal plenty of storage room. Perfect for bedding, out-of-season clothes or even a oversized shoe collection.

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