The right side of the bed

You may choose to spend more or less, but here are ideas to give your bedroom the go-to look

A bedroom is your gateway to dreamland. It’s your personal space and sanctum sanctorum. As you unwind after a long day and retire into your cocoon, you want nothing but comfort and peace. Here are 10 ideas that will give your safe haven a personality other than making it cosy.

1. A canopy bed

As you turn in, literally draw the curtains on the world with a canopy or four-poster bed. It will make your space look so dreamy and like a perfect safe haven. Besides, you get a chance to indulge in dressing it in layers of your favourite designs and colours. Get a canopy over a low bed to make it more dramatic.

2. Colourful linen

Keep your room colour scheme monochrome and cover your bed in bold colours and patterns. It will create a dramatic contrast. Or else, have a lot going on in the room — think posters, frames, accessories, and more — and keep the bed set single shade to create impact.

3. A striking headboard

The headboard doesn’t have to burn a hole in your pocket, especially if you don’t have too many specifications. Take a fabric of your choice and stretch it over a wooden frame. You could staple or stick it. A tall headboard with a bold pattern will look great. You could also use a single size cotton mattress as a headboard. Or go for a designer one.