Whether you are single or live with your significant other, whether you are a student, a professional or anyone in between, whether you live in a studio apartment or a Victorian mansion, your bedroom is the one place you could describe as your haven, your hideout, or your sanctuary. It is probably the one place you look forward to returning to at the end of a long day, so you can relax and forget all the stress you have been through in the course of the day and do just what you feel like.

Since your bedroom is where you do things you love most, and where you catch up with yourself, it is a good idea to do it up so it is best suited for your kind of activity. At the same time, it should be high on the feel good factor. Most importantly, it should be comfortable, so you don’t wake up each morning with a slight but nagging ache in your back. So how do you get the right look for your bedroom? Here are the ten top ways to decorate yours.

1. You have to have a fantastic bed. You should get a size that is the largest that will fit into your room and yet not seem obtrusive, or take up so much space that you have to grit your teeth every time you want to move around in your room. A soft, springy mattress laid on your bed will ensure you can sleep comfortably.
2. As for other furniture, you probably want a wardrobe, a study unit, a dressing unit and perhaps a cushy chair or a bean bag to lounge about in. You would also need storage space, and a place for your own television or stereo.
3. You need storage more than anything you might possibly want. You can go for a bed that comes with a large, flat drawer at the bottom. You can put in spare bed sheets and blankets and pillows in this space during the day. Get drawers inside your closet where you can store innerwear, socks, shoes, jewelry and make up. Your TV cabinet should have a rack for your CDs and DVDs. You can put your books in the same unit. To keep your room clean and clutter free, dust everyday.
4. Don’t buy anything that catches your eye for your bedroom. Some open space will allow you to stretch out on the floor when you are in the mood.
5. To keep your bedroom clean and clutter free, dust everyday.
6. Think contrasts. Don’t try and match everything. You can get curtains and cushion covers in a bright tone, and stick to a basic, earthier shade for sheets and soft furniture.
7. Try covering a wall with movie posters.
8. You could have prints of famous paintings too.
9. Family photographs are always a hit.
10. Lastly, have a few items you love scattered about your bedroom. It could be a bunch of letters from your partner, or a special photo, or a scented candle in a bag of potpourri, these things are going to make your room your home