Spring Into Style: Refresh Your Bedroom in May

Modern floor plans for homes often include open living spaces with living and dining areas in one common area. That leaves your bedroom as your sanctuary and the most personalized space in the home. May is the month of Mother's Day and a stepping stone to summer. It's the perfect time to give your bedroom a well-deserved refresh for spring. Here's how.

Start with a deep cleaning

Even if you diligently followed a spring cleaning ritual back in March, give your bedroom a thorough cleaning again. Begin with decluttering. Closets and drawers are like the attic of the bedroom, a place where items are often stashed and forgotten. Then, focus on areas that may get overlooked, such as baseboards, light fixtures, and ceilings.

Check the condition of your bedding

Is it time for a new mattress? Experts suggest changing out a mattress every 7-10 years. A good quality mattress can greatly affect how comfortably you sleep. At the very least, pack up your pillows for another use and splurge on new ones. Top off your upgraded bedding with new linens in soft colors or pretty patterns.

Make your bedspread a canvas

Ditch the dark-colored or patterned bedspread or duvet cover, and opt for a white one or one in a solid pale pastel. The idea is to use your basic white bedspread as a background for interesting colors and patterns with throw pillows, bold patterned sheets, a brightly colored bed blanket, or a patterned coverlet.

Add texture to your decor

The new buzzword in interior design is texture. Add items to your bedroom decor that have a perceived visual or physical appearance. Ideas to add texture include a rattan chair with a knitted throw, linen lampshades, woven rugs, jute baskets, and fringed throw pillows. You can also add texture with walling hangings and artwork.

Add live plants and flowers

May is a good time to add living plants to your bedroom. Studies show plants can lower stress and anxiety and elevate your mood. They may even help clean the air of dangerous VOCs. Most of all, they look pretty and are another way to add texture to your decor. If you planted a flower garden or have flowering trees or shrubs, a fresh bouquet will add a breath of spring freshness to your bedroom. Or look for a pretty bouquet of silk flowers.

Let your interests shine

Since your bedroom is the most personalized space in your home, let your hobbies and interests shine through. Whether you enjoy beachcombing, hiking in the hills, or bird watching, look for artifacts and images that reflect your passion. Framed photographs, posters, and baskets of seashells are examples.

Zero in on lighting

Lighting is an important aspect of the decor of any room. It's both functional and mood-setting. Evaluate your lighting and see how to upgrade it with accent or task lighting using table lamps, wall sconces, or pendants. Adding a dimmer to your ambient lighting will create a mood.

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