A minimalist approach to decorating is perfectly suited for a bedroom. Clutter is a huge source of stress, removing clutter from your bedroom creates a stress free environment and a peaceful retreat. This bedroom has maximum style and can be achieved with minimal work. Start with a neutral, solid, quilted bedspread and shams. Add just a few accent pillows in flanking pairs, with one long rectangular pillow in front, and you have just the right amount of symmetry and balance, key to a minimal approach. Tailored grommet top drapery panels flank each side of the window creating just enough softness. By using the colorful floral pattern minimally in the room, on just the drapery panels and the back pillow shams, you add just enough punch of color without overpowering the room. The bed is complete with a solid purple foot covering, that breaks the neutral mass of the bedspread. This look can easily be achieved with the use of a textured throw or a beautiful thin blanket. Be careful not to overdress the bed keep the amount of pillows to a select few. Good minimalist decorating is anything but boring, with just the right amount of interesting details it can be the decorating solution you have been dreaming of.
by Susan Dorbeck