Don’t you just love nice bedrooms? The kind that is so comfortable and welcoming that any thoughts of work and stress just fly out the window. This ideal bedroom is actually very easy to achieve. With key decorative items, you too can have your own heaven on earth – your bedroom.

To turn your bedroom into a sanctuary start with transforming the bed. If you have available to you wooden doors, an iron gate, or any other interesting item that can be attached to the wall turn it in to a headboard. Next concentrate on bed linens.

Changing or adding colors can be done through the fabrics. The beddings, curtain, coverings and area rugs are available in different colors that can give personality to your bedroom. The textures too, particularly the soft and lush will add to the cozy feel of the room. As you are after a relaxing atmosphere, you would want to use light colors. Shabby chic prioritizes neutrals, pastels and white. Floral prints and some stripes are also common in this design.

The furnishings, like the dresser, coffee table and chair can be rustic and old. If your mom still has her antique chest, it would look great too. Picture frames that look worn-out or rustic may be small items but nevertheless give a shabby chic quality to the room.

Area rugs not only contribute to the color and texture factors but also give the bedroom a welcoming look. Just imagine entering the bedroom with a plush area rug in the center. Or stepping on a soft rug upon climbing the bed or upon waking up. To keep up with the shabby chic look, select a rug that has a light color or a simple pattern. A floral-printed rug looks really pretty. For more style, pick out a round or oblong rug. It will stand out as the bedroom’s focal piece of decor.

An area rug can complete your room by giving it the warmth and comfort that you need. You do not have to use a typical dark, rectangular area rug. You can choose from a variety of rugs that will fit the color scheme. So keeping with your shabby chic theme, pick area rugs that are pastel in color or have a floral print. If you can not find an area rug you like, consider having one made to fit your room and personality perfectly. Additionally, the area rug does not necessarily need to go on the floor.

Area rugs can make excellent tapestries, so think outside the box and hang it on the wall. This shows real creativity, which can help add energy to the room. Your bedroom is the place in your home where you reenergize. It should be cozy and warm just for you.