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First, let's stop calling
your bedroom the "master" bedroom, unless you have
a master controlling your life.
Since it's one of the places people spend the most
time, one of the most satisfying home makeovers is
the main bedroom. Here are three ideas for
creating a fantastic new main bedroom space to
support your emotional well-being:
The Passion Boudoir
The French have always led the world in designing
sexy bedrooms, and now homemakers all over the
world have followed their lead and begun
decorating their bedrooms for sex and sensuality.
 Use
emotionally appealing colors that will enhance
your beauty and sensuousness. Be daring; use bold
colors. Examples of seductive colors are rouge or
lipstick reds, creamy peaches, and subtle pink
tones.
Prints such as animals or florals suggest exotic
locales, and mirrors placed in unusual places
reflect seductive candlelight. Tropic plants add
mystery, and dressing tables filled with feminine
accessories and intimate objects create a romantic
mood.
The Reading Room
For many people, the bedroom is a place to lounge
and read a good book. If you're one of those
people, you'll want to create a space that will
enhance your reading pleasure. For instance,
adding padded headboards will make it easy to
maintain proper posture while reading.
 When
painting your reading room, choose soft colors
that reflect light without glare and also support
peaceful feelings. Good colors choices would be
old world ivory, antique amber, sage green, or
slate blue.
Soft, pliable pillows, luxurious Afghans or
throws, paintings featuring wide-ranging vistas,
and mirrors will promote private reflection and
add feelings of indulgence. A comfortable lounge
chair with a floor lamp and tea table also work
great in a reading room.
Be sure to provide enough light for reading, which
can be done without having to flood the room with
harsh reading lights. You can enhance the overall
light by placing softer lighting throughout the
room.
The Private Sanctuary
This type of bedroom, designed to create a place
where you retreat from the world and unwind,
provides total privacy. Display photos of friends,
family, and places you love. Also display
meaningful mementos and souvenirs to remind you of
happy times, but don't go overboard and clutter
your calming serenity. Exchanging these personal
keepsakes often with ones in storage helps counter
the clutter and gives added significance when next
viewed.
C olors
that work well in private sanctuaries include navy
or cobalt blues, deep chocolates, and forest
greens. Darker colors create a womb or cave-like
feeling and aid deep sleep.
A writing desk, small refrigerator, and television
all contribute to the feeling of being able to
shut out the world and luxuriate in your own
private space, without interruption.
You spend a great deal of time in your bedroom, so
no matter what type of feeling you're trying to
create, remodeling your main bedroom to reflect
your lifestyle is one of the best projects to
undertake.
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