Your bedroom is your personal sanctuary where you start and end each day, so it’s essential to feel comfortable when you’re there. The perfect bedroom will help you relax and get a good night’s sleep while boosting your mood and preparing you to start the next day on the right foot.

Whether you’re moving into a new home or giving your current bedroom a refresh, there are a few key things you need to focus on when decorating your space. As you spruce up your space, follow these decorating tips to help your bedroom reach its full potential.

1. Stick to soft colors

Soft hues like lavender, charcoal gray and slate blue are soothing. Soft colors promote relaxation and sleep, making them great colors to incorporate into your bedroom. Consider painting your walls, or even one of them, a soft color to help you relax while you’re in your bedroom.

You can paint an accent wall or keep your walls a neutral color and choose soft colored bedding. Whatever you decide, avoid bold primary colors and opt for a softer or monochromatic color palette. If you have a favorite color, incorporate it into your bedroom in its softest hue.

2. Make corners comfortable

A room with too much empty space can look sterile and unattractive. To up the coziness factor of your bedroom, decorate every nook and cranny. That doesn’t mean you have to go overboard with decorations, but you should try to fill every space with something interesting that gives off a heartwarming feel.

Consider adding a chair and ottoman in one corner and a reading nook in another. Creating comfort in every corner of your room will make the space more dynamic and warm.

3. Layer Lighting

Direct overhead lighting can actually make your space appear smaller and unflattering. Instead of relying solely on your ceiling light or accent table lamp, include a variety of different light sources in your bedroom. Choose light sources like floor lamps, fairy lights, and sconces, or use natural light sources like picture windows and skylights.

Not only will layering your lighting make your space more visually interesting, it will also give it a warm and inviting feel, which will help you relax.

4. Add a comfy rug

If your bedroom doesn’t have carpet yet, add a rug or two to make the space much cozier. But even if you have carpet in your bedroom, a nice rug will still add interest and personality to your space.

The great thing about rugs is that they come in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and patterns, so you can easily find one that matches your space and personal style. Choose a shag rug if you’re looking for something softer and more comfortable.

5. Cover the windows with beautiful curtains

Covering your window will allow you to add even more texture, color and pattern to your room. If you’re going for a more relaxing look, consider sheer curtains that filter natural light. For a deep sleep, opt for blackout curtains (they don’t have to be black). You can even combine the two to go from day to night seamlessly.

To make your bedroom look bigger and better, keep your curtains long, no matter how big your windows are. But hem them so they don’t spill on the floor. This simple decorating trick can make any space look grand, inviting and elegant.

6. Prioritize Storage

The best way to create a calming space is to keep it clean and tidy. Be sure to use all possible storage solutions in your bedroom so that everything has its place and you can eliminate clutter.

If your bedroom is cluttered, you will feel stressed while you fall asleep. Make sure you have a dresser, an organized closet, and other storage solutions in place to keep your clothes off the floor and your belongings in the right places.

Some storage pieces, such as shelves, can also be used as decorative pieces. So adding storage to your space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. Choose storage solutions that suit you.

7. Add some greenery

Studies have shown that indoor plants have several health benefits, including improving your mood and reducing stress. Some plants can even improve indoor air quality. Add one or a few to your room to reap the benefits. As a bonus, they’ll brighten up your shelves in a snap.

If you don’t have a green thumb, you’re out of luck. Consider buying a convincing faux plant for decorative purposes. It won’t be alive, so you won’t need to water it or make sure it gets enough sunlight.

8. Incorporate different textures

Textures will add depth to your bedroom and make it more visually and physically interesting. Varied textures can also make your space feel bigger by adding dimension.

Consider mixing materials, incorporating elements like stone or wood into your furniture or on your walls. Combining rugs, plants, blankets, and curtains can also increase the variety of textures in your space.

9. Hang the art you love

There is no better centerpiece than a beautiful piece of art. You can either create a piece yourself or buy one from your favorite artist. To make your space more like you, choose art that really resonates with you and your personality. If you like words, print your favorite quote. Outdoor enthusiasts may choose to add a panoramic landscape painting.

Whatever art you choose, make sure it’s relatively relaxing and not too exciting. Animated family photos belong in the living room, not your personal bedroom sanctuary.

10. Use luxury bedding

Your bedroom should be a place of comfort and connection. The best way to do this is to make your bed as inviting as possible. After all, the bed is the focal point of the bedroom.

Invest in comfortable and luxurious bedding. Having bedding you love will make you want to jump into bed at the end of the day and encourage you to get a good night’s rest.