Even though we all have (hopefully) felt cozy at some point, it can be hard to pinpoint what exactly makes a space relaxing. A lack of chaos and noise is a great starting point, but most of us also like to feel warm and snug. But obviously, you can’t just add twenty blankets to a room and call it a day (in most circumstances.)

However, there are still a few pointers to keep in mind that might help you make a space that works for you. First and foremost, unless you love white, pick a color, preferably something warm, and paint a wall in that tone. This isn’t as simple as just picking a nice color and buying some paint, but it’s just laying the foundation for something more. 

It’s important to coordinate the color you pick with the furnishings, style, and furniture of the room. White is a popular color because it goes with everything, but a truly coordinated bedroom will be centered around a theme, with each part of the room complimenting it. This is why it can be hard to design a truly excellent space, as most things have to be planned in advance. Let's face it, finding the right furniture, posters, and really everything else can be a chore. 

If that’s not enough, it’s vital to not forget lighting. You can have the most lovely room in the universe, but if it’s pitch black, that ends up not mattering at all. This is why a great room will feature more than one source of light, generally adjusted to give the right amount of illumination, color, and shadows to make your concept come to life. 

At the same time, as in food and fabrics, texture is another often overlooked feature. Unlike a steak or a pastry, adding texture to a room is a little bit harder. Generally, this involves adding details to the walls, like posters, textured wallpaper, as well as furniture that touches the walls of the room. Some even recommend fabric walling, if your building can support it. 

So unless you have a plethora of design experience, at the end of the day, it can be hard to know what you want until you see it. Most of us, naturally, don’t want to constantly repaint and rebuild a room just to try things out, so it helps to maybe explore some other options. In that regard, Bored Panda has got you covered, check out our two previous articles on cool bedroom wall decor.