9 Things the Most Relaxing Bedrooms Always Have

Bright, invigorating colors are ideal for rooms where you socialize, like living and dining rooms, but you don't want an energizing color palette in a room that is meant for relaxation. Instead, choose one of these calming paint colors for your walls and keep furniture as neutral as possible, introducing small doses of color.

There's a reason we're drawn to the fluffy white beds in boutique hotels. The soft mattresses, luxury sheets, down comforters, and upholstered headboards are a no-fail formula for a bed you never want to get out of. These high-quality cotton sheets are unbelievably soft and totally worth the investment since you'll use them every night. If you're looking for relaxed bedding that still feels luxurious, try linen. Crate & Barrel's linen sheets don't disappoint (and are on sale!). This French linen duvet set from Morrow Soft Goods is gorgeous in person, but if you're on a tighter budget, try H&M's washed linen duvet.

Harsh overhead lighting in a bedroom is an instant mood killer. Hang sconces with electrical cords on either side of your bed for an easy way to introduce softer lighting that still works for reading. These stylish Cost Plus World Market sconces are under $100, but you can also DIY your own Ikea sconces for next to nothing. I'm also obsessed with premium flameless wax candles that flicker. They look surprisingly real unless you're super close and have timers on them so you don't have to worry about falling asleep with them on!

Having an organized bedroom free of clutter is liberating, but it's impossible to keep up unless you create plenty of smart storage solutions. These Ikea bedroom hacks are perfect for people who want to stay organized in a small space. Products like baskets, lidded boxes, trays, hooks and under-the-bed storage are essential for keeping a bedroom looking clean and clutter free.

Keeping a cozy throw blanket folded at the foot of your bed looks inviting and also makes it convenient to take naps or relax on your bed without actually having to get under the covers. Some of my favorites have been affordable throw blankets from Target and H&M.

Introducing something from nature can help any room feel more balanced and less stiff, but studies also show that plants can improve indoor air quality. If you're worried about your bedroom's lack of natural light or your lack of a green thumb, choose from this list of low-maintenance houseplants.