PLAN THE PERFECT
TURN YOUR ATTENTION TO YOUR BEDROOM, CREATING A SPACE OF CALM AND REST, WITH OUR EXPERT HELP
FEATURE JENNIFER MORGAN
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MEET THE EXPERTS
ANNA SCHMIDT, OWNER AND FOUNDER OF ALSO HOME (ALSOHOME.COM) AND ELÄ LIFE (ELALIFE.UK)
‘Bedrooms need to be a calm haven to ensure our bodies and minds can switch off from the stresses of our days.’
EMMA MORGAN, FOUNDER OF ALL ABOUT SLEEP (ALLABOUTSLEEP.CO.UK)
‘Everyone deserves to have a sanctuary in their home, and your bedroom is the perfect place to create one.’
SUZANNE ROYNON, FENG SHUI AND INTERIORS THERAPY SPECIALIST AND AUTHOR (INTERIORSTHERAPY.COM)
‘A bedroom should be a safe, nurturing place where you can detach from the rigours of life, relax and feel at ease.’
Do you think of your bedroom as a sanctuary; that one place you can escape to at the end of a hard day? Chances are you’re not giving it the help it needs to ensure you rejuvenate and feel refreshed if you have piles of washing, mountains of clutter, on-the-go tech and even WFH essentials all part of bedroom life. As we head into autumn, we asked three people in the know to share their insider tips…
TIME FOR TOUGH LOVE
‘If your bedroom isn’t feeling like a space where you want to relax and feel at ease, quite bluntly, it’s time to stop using it for everything else,’ says Suzanne Roynon. ‘A bedroom should be respected as a welcoming oasis of rest, romance and rejuvenation.’ Anna Schmidt agrees, ‘Rhythms and rituals are key, as are adding layers of comfort. Start by always making your bed in the morning, setting you up for a positive day and a good night’s sleep. Arriving home to an unmade bed is not going to create a sanctuary space. Try having a cosy throw or bedspread on your bed for when you need to wrap an extra layer around you, turn on a diffuser before bed or light a scented candle to help calm your mind and certainly, no devices or televisions.’
Emma Morgan adds, ‘From the colour scheme to the furniture and accessories, every detail of your bedroom should reflect your personal style and create a calming atmosphere. A cluttered bedroom can make you feel stressed and out of control. It may increase anxiety about the many tasks you feel you need to tackle. Simple storage boxes utilising under-bed space can transform a cluttered space into one of calm.’
SANCTUARY STYLE
‘Colours influence our emotions and evoke different feelings,’ says Emma. ‘Earthy shades are very s
