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Sick of hitting the snooze button? Four designers show us how to decorate a bedroom that you'll love waking up to.Last week we explored how your home can make you look younger. Now, we're putting it to work again. Because who doesn't want to wake up a little easier, a little happier, a little more ... awake? We reached out to the New York Design Center's new Access to Design designers to get their thoughts and tips.
Joan Michaels of 2Michaels Design shares how she made her own bedroom morning-friendly:
"Moving the freestanding bed against the windows opened up the room. Pillows add a finishing touch to the bed, flowers add a splash of color to the room. Instead of a large piece of art, a composition of smaller framed works can personalize and fill a wall. With a Southern exposure, the morning light floods in from behind the bed."
Michelle Slovak is all about comfort and calm.
"Life is hectic and our living spaces have become multi purpose ... so why not create a spa-like bedroom? Start with soothing walls -- paint them the color of pale leaves (or crystal clear aqua surf). Try island-inspired touches like a bamboo and caned bed, soft lighting and comfy linens. Fill the bookcase with objects that you love; baskets or beautiful vessels. Clutter? Get it out of there! Studies show that the less clutter in the bedroom, the better we sleep."
John Chadwick is focused on the items just adjacent to your bed.
"For me, the ideal bedroom to wake up in has a padded headboard so that I can sit up in bed, read the morning newspaper and drink coffee while I watch the news on a discreet yet convenient television. My BlackBerry charger is conveniently within reach on the bedside table which is large enough to hold my Kindle, recent publications that I am behind on reading, some pretty flowers and a pad and pencil."
And Vanessa De Leon shares her favorite bedroom.
"The color palette for this space are rich in golds, beiges, and creams -- it transform the room into a tranquil escape. The layers of Dupioni silk curtains, Hunter Douglas shades and gold chandelier make this one of my overall favorite opulent bedrooms. Who wouldn't want to wake up here?"
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