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Couple's Therapy: Design a Bedroom You Both Will Love
8 Ways to Create a Stylish and Personalized Retreat for Two
Hello there! I'm Erika Ward, Owner and Principal Designer of Erika Ward Interiors. It's my greatest pleasure to inspire you to live well, to live in style, and to extinguish the myth that style and budget are mutually exclusive. Read more about my design philosophy and my work at http://www.blulabelbungalow.com
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When creating a bedroom for a couple of lovebirds, don't be surprised to find that it's going to take more than leaves and twigs to furnish the nest. The same syrupy sweet couple will often reveal another side to the relationship if one believes that his or her likes are not taken into consideration.
How do you design a bedroom with the perfect balance of masculinity and femininity? This ideabook offers 8 bedroom design tips for keeping the peace and the passion in a couple's bedroom. Let's take a look.
How do you design a bedroom with the perfect balance of masculinity and femininity? This ideabook offers 8 bedroom design tips for keeping the peace and the passion in a couple's bedroom. Let's take a look.
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| Tip 1: Start with a neutral base.
Ivory, gray, brown and navy are subtle and non-gender-specific. Charcoal gray walls and drapery in the same color grounds the space and centers your eyes on the focal point: a contemporary, leather-tufted upholstered bed that both parties can agree on. |
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Tip 2: Toss a masculine fabric in the mix.
A houndstooth pattern is a menswear mainstay that looks equally handsome in home decor. Use this a busy pattern like this in small doses when creating a restful retreat.
A houndstooth pattern is a menswear mainstay that looks equally handsome in home decor. Use this a busy pattern like this in small doses when creating a restful retreat.
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| Tip 3: Play with mirrors.
This eye-popping tip has more to do with furnishings than getting frisky. Given that all else is neutral, a couple of mirrored nightstands turn up the glam factor. Mirrors reflect light and give the space the added sparkle it needs while maintaining a masculine-feminine balance. |
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| Tip 4: Combine furniture styles.
This metal-framed bed is tough as nails, but the bamboo-like motif softens the edge. The pair of nightstands are box-shaped like the bed, but feature a curved pattern on the doors. The combination of straight lines and curvy shapes represents both genders and also makes the furniture selection more interesting. |
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Tip 5 Don't forget the mood lighting.
In addition to moonlight and candlelight, place your bedroom's artificial light on dimmers. Having control on the amount of light allows you to set the atmosphere with just one touch of a button.
In addition to moonlight and candlelight, place your bedroom's artificial light on dimmers. Having control on the amount of light allows you to set the atmosphere with just one touch of a button.
| Tip 6: Surround yourselves with sweet memories.
Your bedroom is a haven for rest and a place for intimate moments. Choose a wall to feature your best photographs and places you've experienced together. The display is also a symbol of your connectedness and something your loved one can reflect on even while you are away. |
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| Tip 7: Overload your tactile senses with softness.
In addition to making the room beautiful, be sure to give equal attention to comfort. No one can argue with plush bedding for an evening of canoodling and a soft rug to greet your feet at sunrise. |
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| Tip 8: Create a room fit for royalty. You and your partner are uniquely different people so it's okay if it takes a while to find your decorating groove. Focus on your commonalities and use them to build a foundation. Edit and try out new pieces until you come up with a winning formula. I would assume the couple who sleeps here has discerning taste and an affinity for exquisite collectibles. What would someone assume about your space? More: A Modern Home for Newlyweds Haute Pink: For Him AND Her Bedroom Seating Areas: The Perfect Retreat |
Comments
Niki Papadopoulos Great article Erika and thanks for using two of my projects! I'm so glad you like them! The one from the Christmas House is my all time favorite, it was so me...I just wish I could have moved in!!!!!!!!!
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Christy Dillard Kratzer Thanks Erika for a great article on the master bedroom. Being a newlywed this is something I am going through at the moment. Very nice!
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Ann Smitt I love the title of the article - Couples Therapy - the master bedroom should be the one place in the house that couples can be theirselves in. I especially love the masculine touches of the room with the bird fabric headboard and houndstooth pillow. Nice juxtaposition of all the neutral colors.
22 months ago · Like
AlexisAnne Great bedrooms! Love the colors and ideas to jump off with!
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Lynda Candelaria i love all the room designs... i wish one day i can publish my work...
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Leisel Thorne Nice article Erika
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