A Guide to Modern Bedroom Remodeling

Assess your space. The amount of space you have should determine the number of furniture pieces you buy. A small room might fit only a bed, two night tables and a dresser, while a large room can also fit a loveseat, ottoman and decorative chest at the end of the bed.

Measure the room to be able to properly choose furniture. According to "This Old House" magazine, a master bed should take up only slightly more than 1/3 of the width of the bedroom, leaving about equal amounts of room on either side.

Choose a color scheme. Light blue and deep purple are relaxing colors that calm the mind, while bright tones such as yellow, orange and red wake you up and stimulate the mind. For a truly relaxing bedroom, it is best to choose calming colors.

Pick furniture that creates balance in your room. One night table should be placed on either side of the bed to create a sense of balance and proportion, while a dresser can be placed on the opposite side of the room. According to Ideasforhomedecoration.com, you should choose a few pieces of furniture for each different height to create interest, while keeping things balanced. If your window valance is very high, choose a tall closet or armoir on the opposite side of the room to keep it even. Hang pictures at the same height as the windows, and choose a dresser that sits just as high as the headboard on your bed. At the lowest height, you can have the night tables, an ottoman and a chest at the foot of the bed.

Decorate and accessorize. Choose pictures, flower vases, pillowcases, shams and a duvet that coordinate with the paint color on the walls. Add curtains or a wall paper border for extra decoration.

Keep it simple. In order to have a bedroom that feels luxurious and relaxing, don't overcrowd it with furniture. Opt for one ornately decorated piece to add interest over two less intricate pieces. Lay a large area rug on the floor to create a visually larger floor space and keep the shades open to bring in sunshine and light.