Zen Bedroom Ideas

There's no right or wrong way to decorate a zen themed bedroom. The suggestions here are just some ideas as to how I'd go about it. Trust your own instincts.

Restful, neutral colours should form the main design palette. Greys and pastels work well but be careful not to make things completely monochrome or they might become tedious. There's nothing wrong with colour, however it should be carefully positioned so that it works best as part of the overall whole rather than jolting the senses.

Wood or tile floorings are traditional, however for practical reasons you might want a carpet. Buy something that fits the overall feel without a jarring pattern. The same goes for wall hangings, art and other decorations. Moderation and balance are the keys.

Furniture should have clean lines and a lack of surplus ornamentation. Always ask yourself whether a particular piece is actually necessary in the bedroom. A bedroom crammed full of assorted random items of oriental furniture is hardly Zen!

Which brings me to probably the most important point to bear in mind when designing a zen bedroom: avoid clutter.

Too many of us use the bedroom as a general purpose storage place. All sorts of things find their way in. No wonder we sometimes find it difficult for our minds to settle and sleep well. If you must store things in the bedroom then make sure that they are out of sight and unobtrusive. For zen, less is more.