According to a recent survey by Bed, Bath & Beyond called The Way We Nest, 81 per cent of Canadians who responded said their bed is their happy place, while 73 per cent viewed their bedroom as a sanctuary. Whether your style is cool and colourful or contemporary country, create an inspiring bedroom that will have you pushing the snooze button every morning.
Contemporary country
“This bedroom is a place you can retreat to for serenity and calm. Now more than ever, people are looking for retreats within their home to find a quiet escape.” – Designer Jo Alcorn
Cotton CUSHION COVER. $35. hm.com
Striped ceramic table LAMP. $100. bouclair.ca
Webora six-drawer DRESSER. $1,599. mobilia.ca
Handmade antler DECORATIVE OBJECT. $442. potterybarn.ca
Cool and colourful
Photo: Darby Mitchell Photography Wallpaper: Livettes | Bed and side tables: Mobilia | Mirror, and wall art: HomeSense | Chandelier and table lamp: Dainolite | Desk: Wayfair | Stool: West Elm | Candle, decor, water decanter, glasses, duvet sheet set, tassel pillows: H&M Home | Pink lumbar pillow and blue blanket: Anthropologie | Paint: Digby Paints | Rug: Structube
“Being careful to avoid an overly feminine design, I balanced out the gorgeous rich fuchsia with deep navy tones and plenty of gold accents so that anyone can feel comfortable in this bedroom.” – Designer and blogger Candace Alongi of The Minted Mama
Aletta drum END TABLE by Brayden Studio. $563. wayfair.ca
Strata nonwoven floral WALLPAPER by Graham & Brown. $65. rona.ca
POSTER by Paper Collective. $30. hm.com
Warren wall MIRROR in brass. $675. elte.com
Modern luxury
“The deep navy grass cloth wallpaper sets the mood for deep relaxation while creating a textured backdrop to all the natural linen layers and mocha tones that run through the space.” – Designer Sascha Lafleur of West of Main
Coachella Brooklyn upholstered BENCH. $800. thebay.com
Modern storage SIDE TABLE in slate grey. $180. walmart.ca
Cream and dark grey rectangular indoor distressed area RUG by Safavieh. $169. lowes.ca
Eurofase 29-in. gold hardwired MULTI LIGHT PENDANT. $324. lowes.ca
Eclectic and tranquil
“A place where luxury is in the details – sink into soft textures, colour-washed hues and welcoming silhouettes. This bedroom is balanced, personal and blissfully relaxed.” – Melissa Frail, assistant marketing manager, Crate & Barrel Canada
Voxlov CHAIR in light bamboo. $119. ikea.ca
Fejka artificial fiddle-leaf fig POTTED PLANT. $70. ikea.ca
Sateen DUVET COVER. From $99. zarahome.ca
Sleep Tips – Dr. Shelby Harris
- Make sure that the pillows you choose for your bed are conducive to your sleep style. For example, a flatter pillow if you sleep on your stomach, or a more supportive one for your neck if you sleep on your side.
- Unplugging 30-60 minutes before bed helps your brain set the stage for sleep, thereby enhancing your ability to fall asleep. If you can, make use of your phone’s “do not disturb” function for the night, which will allow for only VIP people in your life to call in case of an emergency.
- Keep in mind that a cool bedroom is best, ideally in the mid- 17s C up to 22 C maximum. It takes a bit of practice to figure out what temperature works best for you and anyone else in your house – a room that’s too warm at night makes it harder for your body to fall and stay asleep. drshelbyharris.com
New rustic
“The applied moulding and dramatic paint colour provide the headboard wall with some drama, which pairs nicely with the strong wood accents. Layered rugs bring in a luxury warmth underfoot.” – Designer Michelle Berwick of Michelle Berwick Design
INDIGO STREAMER paint 4020-4 by Valspar. lowes.ca
Alexa reclaimed wood BED. From $2,549. westelm.ca
Nestwell light warmth down alternative COMFORTER. From $125. bedbathandbeyond.ca
Dyllan pom herringbone THROW. $112. wayfair.ca
Kid-Friendly
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Calm and neutral
“Fresh, pale blue with a dash of grey in the mix creates a canvas of calm that allows other colours in accessories to take the forefront.” – Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore Canada colour and design expert.
Iceberg 2122-50 PAINT. benjaminmoore.com
Non-slip jute RUG. $109. zarahome.ca
Gafford open-frame HEADBOARD by Dakota Fields. From $840. wayfair.ca
Washed cotton DUVET COVER SET in white. $70. hm.com
Classic and whimsical
Sasha’s garden QUILT. From $55. potterybarnkids.ca
Bubble hanging CHAIR in clear with silver chain by Plata Decor. $1,350. lowes.ca
Mundy side TABLE by Maison Corbeil. $509. homesociete.ca
Smart cane HEADBOARD. $374. westelm.ca
Playful and contemporary
Round jute OTTOMAN. $130. bouclair.com
Grazia GLIDER CHAIR in Nordic grey. $1,495. montedesign.ca
Kudney wood geometric BOOKCASE by Ebern Designs. $200. wayfair.ca
Rens SHEEPSKIN in white. $40. ikea.ca
Elegant boho
Silver dotty WALLPAPER. $30. grahamandbrown.com
Oneridge traditional light pink and yellow area RUG. $258. wayfair.ca
Fejka artificial potted Kentia PALM PLANT. $70. ikea.ca
Modern and mature
Brittany tufted upholstered platform BED. $954. wayfair.ca
Amya TABLE LAMP in black. $149. urbanbarn.com
Foster PILLOW COVER. $20. bouclair.com
Faux POTTED SUCCULENT. $13. marshalls.ca