| A bedroom can be so much more than a place to | | | | the walls and bedding. You can't really go wrong if you |
| sleep. It can also be a retreat, filled with serenity, peace | | | | choose colors found in nature. |
| and romance. By its very nature, a bedroom should be | | | | Building upon a natural theme, you also want to add |
| a place of relaxation. After all, that's what it's designed | | | | plants, water features and candles to the room. The |
| to do. | | | | goal again is to create a place of peace and serenity. |
| Creating a dream bedroom isn't as hard as it seems. | | | | If you enjoy meditations, you may want to add a mat |
| All it takes is a little imagination, some basic design | | | | to the room so you can meditate in the morning |
| sense and a little know-how during your trips to the | | | | before the sun rises and you start your day. |
| do-it-yourself and bed and bath stores. | | | | Since a Zen inspired bedroom can look a bit drab, you'll |
| Here are three great looks that you can create in your | | | | want to add some decor to the walls to enhance the |
| own dream bedroom: | | | | visual interest. Because they are made of natural |
| 1. A French Elegance Dream Bedroom | | | | fibers and organic in design, you may want to consider |
| When it comes to a romantic retreat, few would | | | | Oriental influenced tapestries for the walls. |
| argue that the French are masters at creating one. | | | | 3. The Modern Bedroom |
| Their exquisite sense of luxury and comfort fills the | | | | A modern bedroom is a timeless choice. The sleek |
| room with divine fabrics, a breathtaking palette of | | | | design follows the important mantra of modernism: |
| colors and superior craftsmanship. | | | | "Form follows function." As a result, you'll find that all |
| To create the perfect French Elegance bedroom, you | | | | modern furniture emphasizes comfort over style, since |
| want to invest in the best linens your budget can | | | | comfort is the most important function of furnishings. |
| afford. You want to be able to sink into a world of | | | | When creating your modern bedroom, remember that |
| comfortable luxury and linens with highest thread | | | | you can mix and match furnishings within the larger |
| counts possible can really do the trick. | | | | modern furniture family. Be sure to pay attention to the |
| The use of luxurious fabrics extends to the windows | | | | lighting as well. It should be modern as well. For wall |
| as well. Try some sheers if you don't want the room | | | | treatments, you may want to opt for modern art |
| to be too dark. Finally, a tapestry or two will look grand | | | | tapestries that bring energy, color and vibrancy to the |
| on the walls and create the French Elegance you're | | | | room. |
| after. Nothing's more French than tapestries. | | | | Of course, these are just three of the many dream |
| 2. A Japanese Zen Bedroom | | | | bedrooms that you can create. The most important |
| For many of us, the thought of a tranquil dream | | | | thing is to follow your own dreams and go with |
| bedroom begins in the Far East. To create your own | | | | something you like. After all, dreams are meant to |
| Zen-like environment, you want to choose neutral | | | | come true. |
| colors, such as green or tan with touches of gray for | | | | |