15 Bedroom Essentials
From cozy duvets and comfy pillows to gorgeous fragrances and calming plants, these room essentials are a no-fail way to create the relaxing, tranquil retreat you deserve.
1. Duvet
There's nothing quite like the feeling of crawling into a warm, fluffy bed at the end of a hard day, and your duvet is essential to maximizing this moment. The best duvets are warm and comfortable without sacrificing great style.
You can start with a duvet like FluffCo's Down-Blended Comforter, which offers warmth and comfort in equal measure. Then make it your own by adding a beautiful duvet cover that complements your aesthetic. Burrow offers eucalyptus duvet covers in a wide variety of sophisticated hues that make it easy to find the perfect fit for your space.
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2. Bed Frame
Speaking of making something your own, your bed frame is a great way to do just that for your bedroom aesthetic. Bed frames are among the most essential pieces of bedroom furniture. They have a knack for punctuating your style while adding texture and structure to your overall look.
Tip: When choosing a bed frame for your room, be sure to think about the positioning of the bed.
"A good bed provides support for your body and can even help improve your sleep quality. Size, comfort, and price are all important factors to think about," says Karen Rohr, Interior Designer at Mackenzie Collier Interiors. "If you want to add a touch of luxury to your bedroom, there are some even more luxurious bed options to choose from. So whatever your budget and style preference may be, make sure this is your priority."
If you're a minimalist, then you might love this chic, pared-back Circa Bed Frame from Burrow. But if you want to add a bit more structure or height to your look, you can invest in a platform bed frame with a pretty headboard, like this customizable option from Thuma.
3. Pillows
"A super quick fix to make any room a bit cozier is to add some more pillows," advises Ariel Kaye, CEO, and founder of Parachute. "You can never have too many pillows! Adding more textures, colors, and patterns can add more depth to a room. Try adding the Desert Pillow Cover or the Nomad Lumbar Pillow Cover."
If you're looking for a pillow to sleep on, the Marlow Pillow and FluffCo's Down and Feather Pillow are great options. But pillows and their comfort are subjective—some people want a very soft pillow they can sink all the way into, while others prefer something firmer. Your best bet is to try a few different options until you find one that's just right, then dress it up with a beautiful pillowcase.
4. Throw Blankets
Throw blankets are commonly used to add swappable style to living rooms, but they also offer the same benefits to bedrooms. They can easily elevate your space with patterns, texture, and color, and when you want to give your bedroom a makeover, you can simply swap them out for something new.
Of course, throw blankets also significantly increase the comfort factor in a room. "One of the best ways to make a space instantly more cozy is by adding throw blankets. Throw blankets are practically an invitation to relax and get comfortable," says Kaye. We particularly love the Merino Blanket from Rumpl and this neutral option from Snowe, but the possibilities are truly endless.
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Karen Rohr also recommends layering blankets. "There's nothing like getting into a cozy bed after a long day. By layering the bedding, you can create a warm and comfortable space to relax in," she explains.
5. Bed Sheets
Sometimes good quality bed sheets are more of an afterthought when designing a bedroom. Still, they're absolutely critical to your personal comfort and style. "it amazes me how little consideration many give to the impact quality sheets can have on their comfort," said interior designer Charmaine Wynter. "Thread counts that are a minimum of 1,100 per square inch will laundry well and avoid pilling, which can chafe against exposed skin at night."
When choosing bed sheets, you should also consider your personal sleep preferences. For instance, if you're a hot sleeper, you might want sheets made from naturally cooling fabric, like eucalyptus. Both Piglet in Bed and Sijo offer a wide range of bed sheets that can meet various needs while enhancing your space's style
6. Mattress
Even though it's typically hidden, a high-quality mattress is arguably the most critical element in any bedroom. "The secret to a good night's sleep is a solid foundation," says Kaye. "Choose a mattress that's both supportive and comfortable."
Kaye recommends Parachute's Eco Comfort Mattress, which is "firm in the middle for back support, and softer at the head and feet for pressure point relief and spinal alignment. It's also made with New Zealand wool and 100% organic cotton, so it's eco-friendly."
Suppose you're in the market for a more technically advanced mattress. In that case, you can also check out Eight Sleep, which offers mattresses packed with fun features like climate and weather responses, heart rate monitoring, and wake-up technology that allows your bed to serve as a gentle alarm clock.
7. Curtains
Curtains make great bedroom decor, helping to enhance your personal style. But they also have an essential functional element since many people's sleep is severely disrupted by too much early-morning light.
"Unless you already have great blackout blinds on your bedroom windows, you'll want to get some long blackout curtain panels. Not only do they block the 4 am sunrise, but they provide insulation and dampen sound," says Jessica Welling. "If you can't find blackout panels you like off the shelf, consider getting inexpensive blackout panels that attach to the backs of the curtain panels."
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Barn & Willow has a stellar collection of window treatments to get you started. Whether you're in the market for roman shades, roller shades, or drapery, you'll find a great selection through the retailer. (Check out more of the best places to buy curtains here.)
8. Table Lamp
"Every bedroom needs bedside lamps, whether they're table lamps, mounted to the wall, or pendants above the bed," says Welling. Table lamps have a special knack for adding functional style to a space. They're also beneficial for anyone who loves to wind down with a great read or some journaling before bed. If you're looking to add some stylish table lamps to your space, then Schoolhouse is a perfect first stop.
In addition to the lamp's style, you should also consider the type of light it emits. "Lightbulbs come in several different colors on a spectrum, from warm (yellow) to cool (blue). It's important to be sure your bulbs are on the warmer side [because warm lights are better at helping you relax]. Look for warm white and steer clear of daylight and cool white at all costs," advises Welling.
9. Storage
It's hard for many people to relax in a messy room, so creating a clutter-free bedroom can be critical to a good night's sleep. Fortunately, cultivating a neat and organized space is often as easy as finding the proper storage solutions."Adding plenty of storage options and solutions can provide valuable storage space for clothes and other belongings and can also serve as focal points in the room," says Karen Rohr.
Under-bed storage is a particularly great option because it allows you to hide items out of sight while keeping them within arm's reach. Open Spaces offers some great under-bed storage options, as does DWR. You can also use small storage containers and trays to organize smaller, miscellaneous items on shelves and tables.
