Last Updated on August 25, 2025 by Tanya Janse van Rensburg

Redesigning a bedroom is both fun and hard. There are so many styles, colors, and types of furniture that it might be hard to pick one.

People pick what they like and get feedback on moodboards. A Nest Bedding queen mattress, for example, may change the mood of a space.

Changing the arrangement and making the room more comfortable impacts the mood and how people use it.

Add colors, textures, and decorations to the space after you've laid the fundamentals to make it feel like home.

#1 Start with Things That Easily Get You Excited 

Gather pictures, fabric swatches, or paint samples that evoke feelings of positivity, motivation, or serenity to start your moodboard.

It's more important to find your natural style than to think about it at first.

You can get ideas from Pinterest, magazine clippings, and pictures of small places you've been to. Look for patterns once you have everything.

Do you like neutrals that are earthy or soft?

The beauty of the past or the future ease of today?

These trends help you make a visual style for your bedroom. 

#2 Pick a Color Scheme That Goes with the Mood and the Goal 

Select colors that complement the room's purpose and your taste. Soft whites, pastel blues, hazy greens, and taupes are nice hues for the bedroom.

Deep blue, blush pink, or brown can create a cozy atmosphere without being overwhelming.

Include paint chips, pictures of places you like, and bedding or curtains that complement your color scheme on your moodboard. This method checks to see if the part fits.

#3 Make a List of the Basic Things That Keep the Area Together 

There are a few key elements that every moodboard needs. The bed, cabinets, lamps, and rugs are all part of this. You don't have to pick the final things, but it helps to know what kind they are and how big they are.

Do you prefer beds made of fabric or wood?

Would you prefer to have lamps or lights that hang?

Check out the area. Velvet pillows, rattan furniture, and linen curtains may change the mood of a room. Adding elements to your moodboard helps you visualize how the finished space will look.

#4 Think About Your Long-Term Use And How You Live 

Your bedroom should look nice and be a pleasant space for you to spend time in every day.

Want more room under your bed?

A place to read in peace?

Want to sleep better?

The curtains need to be thick. These useful things can be written or drawn on your moodboard. If you mix beauty and usefulness, the room you end up with will be beautiful and useful for your life. 

Conclusion

Use the moodboard as a guide, not as a law. Keep things the same when you buy or rearrange, but don't be afraid to make changes.

The best design ideas don't always come right away. A moodboard will help you stay on track, be creative, and complete your redecorating project.