Start with your rug. A 9Γ12 rug that tucks under the bottom two-thirds of the bed anchors the whole room. Get that right and everything else falls into place.
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Bedroom Buying Guides
Deep dives into every category β what to buy, what to avoid, and how to style it.
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Rugs & Carpets
Size guides, pile heights, and the best bedroom rug styles.
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Bedding & Linens
Thread counts, tog ratings, and how to layer like a hotel.
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Lamps & Lighting
Bedside lamps, floor lamps, and getting the warm-light balance right.
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Mirrors
Full-length, leaning, and wall mirrors that make rooms feel bigger.
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Throw Pillows
How many, which sizes, and the best combinations by style.
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Curtains & Window
Blackout, sheer, and how high to hang them for maximum effect.
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Candles & Scent
Creating a scent identity for your bedroom.
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Wall DΓ©cor
Gallery walls, statement art, and what actually works above a bed.
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Bedroom Decor Questions
What size rug do I need for a queen bed?
For a queen bed, go 8Γ10 at minimum. Ideally 9Γ12. The rug should extend at least 18β24 inches on both sides of the bed and at the foot. Anything smaller floats the furniture and makes the room feel smaller.
How many pillows should a bed have?
For a queen: 2 sleeping pillows, 2 Euro shams (26Γ26), 2 standard shams, and 2β3 decorative throw pillows. For a king, add one more Euro sham and one more standard sham. Layer front to back. Largest at the back, smallest at the front.
What kind of lighting works best in a bedroom?
Three layers: overhead for general light, bedside lamps at eye level for reading and ambience, and optional accent lighting (a floor lamp in a corner or LED strip behind a headboard). Aim for warm white bulbs, 2700K to 3000K, not cool daylight.
What tog duvet should I use?
4.5 tog for summer, 10.5 tog for spring and autumn, 13.5 tog for winter. If you run hot, drop one level. If you run cold, go one up. A 10.5 tog all-season duvet works for most people year-round in a heated home.
How do I make a small bedroom feel bigger?
Use a large mirror, full-length or oversized wall mirror, on the wall opposite the window to bounce light. Keep the floor as clear as possible. Choose a rug that's light in colour and goes under the bed. Vertical curtains hung close to the ceiling make the room feel taller.
What's the best headboard style for a glam bedroom?
Tufted velvet in blush, ivory, or charcoal gives the most impact per pound. Wingback or arch shapes read as high-end. For a smaller room, avoid headboards that extend past the mattress width. They can overwhelm the space.