{Guest Post} Nine Splendid Ways to Illuminate Your Bedroom via Bedspreads and Throws

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Hello all lovely people- Its me Kathy Joe, a crazy passionate home decor blogger!! Finding unconventional ways to make things beautiful is something that keeps me alive. Please visit by my blog and take a sneak peek into my world. Nine Splendid Ways to Illuminate Your Bedroom via Bedspreads and ThrowsWe all want our bedroom to be comfortable and relaxing, but by
brightening your bed up with bedspreads and throws you can create a
light, sophisticated chamber that will elevate your mood.Enhance Your Bed with Bedspreads and ThrowsChoose a brightly coloured bedspread or throw to enhance the bedding you
already have. A bedspread can be arranged neatly over the top of bedding
for a sleek, smart and precise look, or several throws could be
arranged over the bed for an opulent or inviting look.

 

Brighten up what you already have with a Bed Runner

If you’re not planning on changing your existing bedding, consider using throws to
freshen it up or quite simply a bed runner. A thin strip or a bed runner
in a bright, bold colour can really beatify an otherwise ordinary bed.
Runners typically lie across the bottom of the bed where the feet go.

 

Be Creative with Bed Throws

A thicker throw could lie across the bed but further up towards the pillows. You could use several throws arranged one on top of another, or folded over three quarters of the way
up the bed to look really inviting. Your aim is to make your bed a real highlight so that it illuminates the whole room.

Choose Bright and Bold Colours

It makes sense to choose light colours to adorn your bed if you want to brighten it up. For a more striking look, be adventurous and choose dazzling colours and patterns. A strong coloured throw looks particularly striking if the duvet cover beneath is plain. Look for fabrics that radiate sophistication such as silk and satin.

 

Patterns and Sparkle

Look for bedspreads and throws with
patterns. Look for glitter, sparkle, jewels and so on. Choose bedspreads
and throws with patterns that shimmer, twinkle and glimmer such as
cosmic designs, embellished stars, moons, the solar system or the
blazing sun.

 

The Blazing Colours of Sunrise

Think about recreating the warm
colours of a sunrise - be more adventurous than just opting for plain
yellow. Use tan, amber, citrus, cream, apricot, and tangerine, to create
a bed with a glow. Be even more dramatic and light up your bed with
maroon, cerise, cherry red or plum. You can use a whole array of colours
to really liven up your bed.

Don’t Overdo it

You want your bed to feel comfortable and
spacious if your aim is to create a relaxing environment. Be careful not
to end up with overkill. Depending on the size of the bed and the
bedroom, a couple of carefully arranged throws can look much more
effective than heaps of covers and blankets.

Finishing Touches

Decorate
your bedspread and throws with some finishing touches. Adorn the bed
with blankets or cushions to make the bed even more inviting. You could
hang some voile in the windows to let the light flood in, add some
spotlights or new light fittings, or simply add some coordinating lamps
to be sure that there is always a vibrant glow in your bedroom no
matter what time of day or time of year.

A Bedroom For a Good Night and a Good Morning

It is easy to create a bedroom in which you want to spend more time. Think
how you can make your bed brighter and more inviting so that bedtime is
a real treat. When you wake up, you will be surrounded by an
invigorating glow to set you up for the challenges ahead.

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