Five ways to create the perfect bedroom

• Adding soft lighting to your bedroom can create a soothing ambience, setting you up for a good night’s rest.

• If you have a small bedroom, you can decorate it for Christmas using wall and door hangings, and by incorporating a festive rug.

As we prepare ourselves for cosy nights in watching our favourite festive films, singing along to the holiday hits on the radio and celebrating with our nearest and dearest, it's time to put up the decorations. Your living room houses the Christmas tree, and your kitchen smells like gingerbread goodness, but what about your bedroom? The room that should boast the most cosiness often gets overlooked.

Here are our five top tips for creating the perfect Christmas bedroom, leaving you feeling ready for a jolly season ahead.

1. soft lighting for a magical ambience

The first step to creating a winter haven, ready for the festive period, is to introduce gentle lighting into your bedroom. From fairy lights and a starry night projection on the ceiling to scented candles, you’ll soon create a magical Christmas bedroom.

What’s more, using a low-light ambience, you’ll aid better rest by creating a soothing atmosphere. For something extra Christmassy, try light-up garlands around your mirror or soft glow lanterns dotted along your floor.

Is it safe to have Christmas lights in your bedroom?

Yes, it’s safe to have Christmas lights in your bedroom, as long as you take the necessary precautions. Make sure you choose indoor lights instead of outdoor versions, check they’re not damaged, use LED lights, set timers, turn them off at bedtime and while out of your room, and make sure you don’t overload your plug sockets.

2. seasonal scents to enhance comfort

To compliment your calming lighting set-up, fill the room with festive scents like cinnamon, vanilla, berries and pine. These cosy but subtle scents create a pleasant space to relax and recharge, transporting you to an enchanting grotto.

We recommend using potpourri, linen sprays and scented candles, as long as they’re used with care. You can be extra smart in your scent choice too, opting for a fragrance that’s known for its calming effects like cinnamon.

3. cosy textures for winter warmth

There’s nothing cosier than layering blankets and throws on your bed, combining different textures to enhance comfort like never before. We recommend using materials such as sherpa and fleece to maximise warmth and softness against your skin. These types of textures will instantly soothe you, especially when combined with low lighting and warming scents in the air.

For an extra twist to your Christmas bedroom, why not incorporate heated throws and electric blankets onto your bed? We guarantee you’ll experience a new level of indulgence when winding down at night.

4. small decorative touches for a Christmas wonderland

How do you decorate a bedroom for Christmas? It’s easy; to get yourself into the festive spirit, incorporate mini wreaths, garlands and even a small Christmas tree into your space.

If you’re looking for more subtle Christmas bedroom décor, there’s always the option of using items like decorative baskets for storage or dotting pinecones along your surfaces. Or add in some themed cushions that’ll elevate your bed with little effort.

how do you decorate a small bedroom for Christmas?

If you’re dealing with limited space in your bedroom, you can make extra use of your wall and door space instead. For instance, fixing trailing fairy lights down your walls and hanging a wreath to your door. There’s also the option of a festive rug for a statement look.

Top tip: If you’re decorating a child's bedroom for Christmas instead of an adult’s, why not get crafty together and make some jolly paper chains to hang up?

5. Christmas bedding for ultimate cosiness

Last, but certainly not least, it’s time to make your bed using beautifully designed Christmas bedding. Not only do you have the pick of merry patterns, but you also have the opportunity to experiment with more textures, including brushed cotton, flannel and fleece linen for something extra snug. We have several festive designs to choose from in our bed linen collection, incorporating soft-to-touch materials and reversible patterns for the ultimate winter slumber.

We hope we’ve given you inspiration for your Christmas bedroom decor and how to create a cosy grotto during this year’s holiday season. For more jolly reading, check out our article on how to fall asleep on Christmas Eve.

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