Bed

• A high-quality mattress can make the difference between a "so-so" night's sleep and a great night's rest. The perfect bedroom includes a well-constructed mattress that provides you with the sleep surface that best meets your physical needs and preferences. Take your time with mattress shopping and test as many different types of mattresses as possible. Even if buying a quality mattress means forgoing an elaborate bed, always opt for the nicer mattress.
  
  

Lighting

• Lighting, both natural and artificial, plays a big role in creating ambiance in a bedroom. Take advantage of all the natural light you can by installing window treatments that open fully during the day to allow in light. Add lamps to any dark corners of the room, banishing shadows. The ideal bedroom has enough light to make it feel cheery and spacious and plenty of extra light for activities such as a reading.
  
  

Color

• The perfect bedroom uses color as a decorative tool. Perhaps more than any other element, color sets the tone for a room, creates a mood and evokes emotion. Warm colors such as red, orange and yellow usher energy and excitement into a space. Bright yellow has been shown to make babies fussy, and red and orange have been proven to stimulate appetite. If you want a high-energy, fun bedroom, opt for a warm color palette. Cool colors like blue, green and lilac are considered tranquil and calming. The color blue has been shown to increase concentration skills, and as a primary color in nature, green is found to evoke feelings of relaxation. The perfect bedroom includes a color palette full of hues that promote the atmosphere you desire.
  
  

Space

• Space is a luxury in many bedrooms, but the ideal bedroom provides enough space to install the furniture you use on a daily basis, with enough room to move around freely.
  
  

Soft Furnishings

• Soft furnishings, such as bedding, window treatments and area rugs, provide polish to a room and serve as decorative finishes. You know that the soft furnishings are perfect when they are aesthetically pleasing to you and help to create the design theme you were aiming for.