Your master bedroom should be more than where you simply rest your head at night — it should feel like a haven where you can relax and rejuvenate. Design an in-home sanctuary with these master retreat ideas and tips.

Pick a Style Theme

The very first step in creating a master bedroom retreat is to pick a theme. How do you envision your dream bedroom? Do you want it to look like a scene straight out of Fixer Upper? Perhaps you want your master bedroom to feel modern with sleek silhouettes and bright colors. Picking a theme will help you bring everything together. After you select a theme, create a Pinterest board to collect all of your master retreat ideas. If you’re working with an interior decorator, your Pinterest board can help him or her create the perfect space for you.

Are you stuck between a coastal-themed and tropical-themed bedroom? If you can’t settle on a specific theme right away, start with a color scheme. Think about the colors of paint that you like; this will help you begin the design process.

Find the Perfect Furniture

Your bed is the focal point of the room, and can set the tone for the rest of the design. Do you prefer a bed with a minimalist headboard? Or do you want a grand bed with a canopy and flowing drapes? Select bedroom furniture that compliments your theme. For example, if you’re looking to create a more relaxed atmosphere, one that reminds you of a coastal getaway, choose a bed frame made from rattan and natural wood.

Include a Sitting Area

Most new homes are designed with spacious master bedrooms that are perfect for a sitting area. If you don’t have room for a wing-back chair or a loveseat, place a bench at the foot of your bed. Benches are a great way to add flare to a master bedroom. Plus, many seating benches also function as a storage space.

Another master bedroom idea is to create a reading nook. Set up a chaise lounge by your bedroom window. This will allow you to enjoy the natural light while curling up with a best-selling novel.

Get Creative with the Lighting

When creating your master retreat, don’t overlook the lighting: it can really set the mood. Gone are the days when you only had to stick to desk lamps. There are so many lighting options to choose from now. Chandeliers are one of the most popular master bedroom ideas. They can instantly make your room look more glamorous. Pendant lights are another option for the bedroom as well. Do you live in a warm climate? Don’t forget the tried and true ceiling fan with a light kit.

Do your lighting preferences change frequently? Install a dimmer in your bedroom. This will allow you to easily adjust the brightness.

Create a Spa-Like Bathroom

The master bathroom should feel just as serene as the rest of the suite. Design a bathroom that resembles a spa-like bathroom. Of course, this is easy to do when you are building a new home.With a new construction house, you’re able to pick out everything you want in the bathroom right off the bat. 

Every spa-like bathroom should have:

  • Nice Bathtub – Soaking in a warm bath is an excellent way to unwind. Decide whether you want a tub with an antique look, like a claw foot tub, or something more modern like a soaking tub.
  • Relaxing Shower – The shower in your bathroom is equally as important as the tub. Install multiple shower heads in your bathroom to elevate bath time.
  • Beautiful Vanity – Double sinks are the way to go for your master bath; they allow you and your significant other to get ready at your own pace without getting in each other’s way. Granite, quartz and cultured marble are arguably the most popular countertop materials for vanities right now. They instantly make your bathroom look more attractive and sumptuous.

Build a Walk-In Closet

A messy bedroom can easily stress you out. Avoid a cluttered room by designing a master retreat with a walk-in closet. Spacious closets allow you to organize all of your shoes, clothes, accessories and personal belongings in one place. 

Personalize Your Bedroom 

The most important thing to remember when designing your master bedroom is that this is YOUR retreat. Don’t pick a home trend just because it’s in style. Design a master bedroom retreat that fits your needs and suits your personality. At the end of the day, this is your sanctuary to get away from it all.

Last Updated on April 2, 2019