Aw, the bedroom is a place where we can relax and unwind, right? I love a bedroom that has no clutter and that looks like a relaxing space so I can escape from my day to where I can relax and do whatever I want. Yup, that's a bedroom for me. Today, we are going to share tips on making your bedroom an oasis with you. Are you ready? Let's begin!
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- Ways to Make Your Bedroom an Oasis
- Your first task when turning your bedroom into an oasis is to remove clutter in your room.
- Remove any object that evokes sad or negative emotions or memories.
- Take a moment to change your wall pictures.
- Add real plants or a bouquet of fresh flowers to your room.
- Add a cluster of candles on a tray with a mirror behind it.
- Add your favorite fragrant scent plug-ins, scented candles, or incense.
- Have a speaker, radio, or alarm to play relaxing music or sounds.
- Assign a corner for the treasures that you want to display.
- Create an area for a desk and a chair, or a seating area near the window, where you can relax.
- Install a small indoor fountain or electric fireplace.
- Install dimmable lighting overhead and task lighting on nightstands.
- Make the entire room look relaxing.
- Add some aromatherapy to the room.
First, determine what you don't like about your bedroom. Are there areas that particularly stand out? How does each item make you feel? Happy? Sad? Anxious? Jot those areas on a piece of paper to give you some guidance.
Now that you have these areas down on paper let's share some options to make your room more relaxing.
Ways to Make Your Bedroom an Oasis
If your room is not loved at the moment, here are ways to make your bedroom an oasis:
Your first task when turning your bedroom into an oasis is to remove clutter in your room.
This task is the most critical job. If there is anything that is on the floor, nightstand (affiliate), chair (affiliate), bed, or dresser, the items all need a home. Then, the surfaces should stay clear all the time. Get into the habit of clearing the clutter every night before bed.
Need help determining what to get rid of? Keep this in mind when removing the clutter in your room. "The only items that should be in your bedroom are the items you love and care to look at every morning and evening."
Remove any object that evokes sad or negative emotions or memories.
Ask yourself these questions: What memory does this object trigger for you? Is it pleasing? Do I feel happy? Does it make me feel sad? Do you have no feeling at all about it? If an object is sad or unpleasant, remove it from the bedroom. Only allow happy memories in the bedroom oasis.
Take a moment to change your wall pictures.
Grouping pictures on your wall by theme is a simple and easy task. Put pictures you love together in clusters. Here are some photo group themes:
- Trips you have taken
- Family members
- Pets you love
- Inspiring quotes (affiliate) in picture frames
- Your favorite artwork
Visit our HOW TO MAKE A FABULOUS PHOTO WALL COLLAGE for additional inspiration.
Add real plants or a bouquet of fresh flowers to your room.
Not only does it look beautiful, but new green heart leaf plants help clean the air. I found this online post about 15 of the Best Bedroom Plants for a Prettier, Healthier Space.
Tip: Using a bowl of water and a paper towel, wet dust the leaves once every few months to minimize dust in the bedroom.
Add a cluster of candles on a tray with a mirror behind it.
Place it on the dresser or near a mirror to reflect more light in the room. You can use electronic tea candles (affiliate) if you want. Below is one I found on Amazon (affiliate) (affiliate).
Pick one with a remote to allow for easy turn off when going to bed.
Flameless Candles Waterproof Outdoor , Battery Operated Flickering LED Pillar Candles
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Add your favorite fragrant scent plug-ins, scented candles, or incense.
If you like incense and don't have an incense holder? Place incense sticks standing upright in the dirt around plants. Some popular scents for relaxation are rosemary, lavender, peppermint, Ylang-Ylang, and lemon. Be sure not to have the incense touch the sides of the pot or the leaves of the plant. It works great, and when it's finished, there's no mess to clean up.
Have a speaker, radio, or alarm to play relaxing music or sounds.
Buying a speaker to play relaxing music will help you relax more quickly. Some people do respond to natural sounds. Read this article about a research study that explains how this happens.
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Look for a speaker that is compact but makes beautiful music.
Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Lights and Lanyard
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How to remove the bright clock lights in a bedroom?
If you have an orange display clock radio, consider changing it to a blue light-emitting display. We did this recently, and boy, it made a difference at night. It wasn't as bright.
You can also turn the clock away from you to block the orange light. Check to see if your clock has a dimmer on it. If it does, you can adjust the dimmer down so that, at night, the light is less bright while sleeping.
Assign a corner for the treasures that you want to display.
Create a favorite corner for your knick-knacks. Add some floating shelves (affiliate) in a corner and display the items. Below is one option I found on Amazon.com (affiliate).
Floating Shelves for corner Set of 4
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Create an area for a desk and a chair, or a seating area near the window, where you can relax.
If you like to write in a journal (affiliate) instead of lying in bed, a small desk with a comfortable chair (affiliate) works great and allows you to sit and enjoy the room and look outside.
Select one that is streamlined and easily fits into your bedroom.
Chair Recliner PU Leather Recliner
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Install a small indoor fountain or electric fireplace.
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Use a waterproof table to hold this fountain.
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A wall-mounted fireplace is another option for relaxing. It works wonderfully in a seating area within your bedroom to make it more relaxing.
This would be great for a wall with nothing on it or near a seating area in the bedroom.
Wall Mounted Recessed Electric Fireplace Insert
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Install dimmable lighting overhead and task lighting on nightstands.
Lighting is also important in a bedroom to create a relaxing atmosphere. If your lamps do not dim, you can buy a dimmer and add it to your nightstand (affiliate) light.
These work well clipped to a wooden headboard.
Lamp Clip on Light, Desk Light 48 LED Lamp with 3 Lighting Modes
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Make the entire room look relaxing.
If your bedroom feels shabby, like the wall paint and bedding look faded, it may be time to buy some paint and new bedding fabrics. Limit the number of pillows you add to the bed for ease in your nighttime routine.
If you want to paint your bedroom a relaxing color, visit this article I found online about 15 calming paint colors for bedrooms.
Add some aromatherapy to the room.
I love the aromatherapy scents, like lavender. Buy a few bottles of aromatherapy and spray a nice mist over the pillows and bedding before getting ready for bed. The relaxing aroma will help you unwind and fall asleep. If you want a diffuser, leave it on for a few hours before bed. If you have pets, be sure to do your research and make sure that your cat won't get sick because of the essential oil. There are a few essential oils (affiliate) that can be toxic to dogs. Check out this post for more details.
Completing some or all of these simple tasks in your bedroom should help improve your sleep, make it easier to relax at nighttime, and transform your bedroom into a serene oasis. Keep in mind that a cluttered room can be a relaxing one. If you don't have money to spend, walk around your home and find items from other areas that bring you happiness and place them in your bedroom.
If you want more bedroom organization tips, check out our Bedroom posts page.
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Janet Barclay says
Great reminder that the bedroom is the first and last thing we see every day!
I know that when I have pictures on the wall, eventually I don't even see them. (I had one of my son and his ex-girlfriend hanging long after they broke up!)
Phoenicia says
I like very little clutter in any room in my home. Doorways and hallways are kept free. It makes our small house feel more spacious aa there is no fear of tripping over.
Our children are guaranteed to leave their toy or book in our bedroom but this is cleared in the evening.
Sabrina says
Good for you, Phoenicia. Many parents just leave the mess. It's so important to clean up before going to bed.
Jill Robson says
I read somewhere to take out any pictures in your bedroom that are not of you or your partner. No one wants to get passionate with pictures of family members on their bedroom wall, especially their children. Just a thought. I love the candle idea, we have some in our room. Great post.
Sabrina says
Interesting, I never heard of that.
Kim says
These are great tips. I generally love my bed - my bedroom not so much as it is small. I tend to throw my clothes on a chair and sometimes at the end of my bed because I am tired when I take them off (good excuse anyway) I honestly have tried to change this habit and it is really challenging (except for when my partner is over then everything is on the chair) lol