Designing a Bedroom Sanctuary

The bedroom should be the calmest room in the house. Begin with the bed itself: a padded headboard adds softness and makes reading in bed a pleasure.

Light that winds you down

Swap overhead lighting for a pair of bedside lamps with fabric shades, and add sheer curtains to soften morning light.

Natural fabrics

Linen and wool regulate temperature and only get better with age. Layer a throw at the foot of the bed for texture and warmth.