In the bedroom, luxury is created by tranquility, not abundance. The room has only one main axis, the bed, and everything else serves to support this axis. If you consistently maintain symmetry, soft materials, and dimmed lighting, you can achieve the effect of a high-end hotel room with just a few pieces.
The Headboard as the Backbone of the Room
No element transforms a bedroom as much as an upholstered headboard. It provides a visible back wall for the bed, dampens sound, and turns a mattress into a piece of furniture. Choose one that is rather too high than too low, in a calm tone that matches the wall color. Velvet and dense woven fabrics feel warmest in the evening, leather clearest.
Symmetry on Both Sides
Two identical nightstands of the same height are the simplest way to make a room look expensive. The top edge should ideally be at mattress height or a few centimeters above. On them, place two identical table lamps, or, if space is limited, two wall lamps above. Pay attention to glare-free, warm light that falls down onto the book and not into the face of the person opposite.
Storage That Doesn't Look Like Storage
A dresser opposite the bed bundles what would otherwise lie around, and at the same time offers the second designed surface of the room: a lamp, a bowl, a vase. Above it, a wall mirror that reflects daylight back into the room. A bench at the foot of the bed completes the composition and serves as a place for clothes and luggage in everyday life.
Soft Layers
A rug that peeks out from under the bed on both sides and at the foot provides a warm first step in the morning and absorbs noise. Coordinated cushions in two to three sizes and materials give the bed depth. Stick to a few tones: a light base tone, a darker accent, a metallic.
Light for Winding Down
Plan at least two lighting moods. A chandelier or a ceiling light provides the basic light for tidying up and getting dressed, while the lamps on the nightstands create the evening atmosphere. Everything that is dimmable should be able to be dimmed. Additionally, lanterns provide soft, moving light.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high should nightstands be?
Approximately at mattress height or a few centimeters above. Then you can reach your book, glasses, and glass while lying down without stretching.
How large should the rug in the bedroom be?
It should extend significantly on both sides of the bed and at the foot, so that you step onto the rug when getting up and not next to it.
What kind of light is suitable for the bedroom?
Warm white, dimmable light from several small sources. A single bright ceiling light appears harsh in the evening and deprives the room of its tranquility.
Personal advice
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Further in the guide: Luxury Interior Overview · Furnishing a Luxury Living Room · Luxury Hotel Furnishings · Eichholtz Nightstands · Eichholtz Headboards