Luxury Bedroom Decorating Ideas

According to realtors, a luxurious master retreat is high on the list of many prospective homebuyers. Wall color choices, furniture and even lighting affect the atmosphere of a room. Luxury may be created in the right choice of fabrics and accent details.

• Chairs are important in a bedroom for tying shoes or reading a book. The chairs should be chosen in the same wood tones as the other furniture or professionally painted off-white with gold leafing details. For a wing chair, consider silk velvet in a serene color to match the comforter.


• Elegant fabrics on comforters, drapes and pillows add to the opulent feel. Watch for sales at retail stores and outlets; quality can be affordable. Choose neutral tones for comforters and drapes that slightly contrast the wall color. Utilize lots of pillows, especially accent pillows. Accent pillows that rival expensive store bought pillows may be sewn from beautiful sweaters, blouses or jackets that are no longer worn. Add antique costume jewelry to the pillows for a distinctive look.


• Well-designed antique furniture in excellent repair or high quality English reproduction pieces lend an air of luxury to a bedroom. Choose furniture in rich wood tones, like cherry, to create a high-end look. Homeowners that do not like English reproduction pieces, but still want to evoke a feeling of luxury, may want to consider furniture with French Provincial style details. 


• Lighting is definitely the place to add sparkle to a room without being perceived as gaudy. Antique chandeliers may be found at estate sales and thrift stores; however, expect to refinish the chandeliers. If a homeowner prefers a luxurious feeling but does not like the idea of chandeliers, lamps covered in reflective materials such as mirror is a good choice.