Great decorating ideas to transform your bedroom into a cozy retreat.

Feminine with an Edge

An arch built into the original brick wall serves as a "canopy" of sorts for this iron bed. Pieces such as a small chandelier, dressing table, and chaise act as feminine counterpoints to the rustic brick wall.



Cottage Bedroom

To make this cozy cottage bedroom appear bigger than it actually is, a 19th-century French glass is used as a grand headboard. The combination of patterns - toiles, stripes, and florals - works because they are all shades of red, from pink to rose to deep burgundy.



Cozy Nook

This snug bedroom is tucked under the sloping roof of the top floor. Waverly draperies frame the window over the bed, creating a cocoonlike effect. Dove gray walls make it feel warm and inviting.



Colorful Vintage Bedding

Catch eyes with a dash of color like vintage blue and red bedding in an otherwise white master bedroom.



Shabby Chic Charm

With a luxurious mix of lustrous vintage fabrics and antiques, this room has been transformed into a Victorian fairy tale.





photo credit: Steven Randazzo