How to Design the Perfect Bedroom!

I use programmable blue tooth lighting that goes from cool to warm through the day, gives me a great wake up int he AM, but shifts to warm colors at night time

California closets are the best for storing.

Hi Nick. What's a good place to find art in the Lower Mainland?

Why would I leave a blanket or a half sheep on the bed? I have no use for it, it's in the way. Disagree. New sheets? Yess! Play with symmetry? How about pushing the bed into the corner? It feels more like a nest, a cave. If you cannot fit a small night stand next to the bed, you will probably not be able to fit that ikea shelf either. Rug? Task lighting? Seating? Absolutely. I agree, that dark bedroom you love is stunning.

Most of this isn’t really design. More like a standard checklist of bedroom furniture.

!! About lighting…you’ve inspired me! I’m doing a full renovation on our home. I’m having different lighting installed. I’m thinking I will have “daylight” lighting in the main living areas, but then have very warm lighting on dimmers for late evening, to switch the mood to “sundown.” My mom sometimes has great difficulty with her circadian rhythm. I think this will help her, and also create that serenity I’m aiming for. And definitely I’ll take your tips about bedroom lighting. Thanks!

Oh Nick! Why don't you let that sweet baby have more screen time with us? You know he's really the star in this clip.

your channel makes me happy thank you😊

You can keep throw pillows. What a pain. Even a couple in a small room encourage me to leave my bed unmade. They are annoying the only place for them is the floor. Makes messy the expected, thus acceptable.

My bed is between two windows, y’all think I need a lamp ?

Here’s a quick little tip mostly for renters: you can buy special light bulbs that are battery controlled, they are great for in any Wall lighting you can’t hard wire. (Also great for when the power goes out) so you have the elegance of Wall sconces without hiring an electrician !

Nick, maybe you could move to a different room in the house . I find it a bit boring to see you in the same exact space on the videos.

Great idea for a little nightstand, a shelf from Ikea.
And the mirror!!! Yes. Thank you Nick

Rewatching this because I want a dark moody look for my bedroom (walls) but want to keep my white sheets and covers 😑

I add texture by not changing my sheets for months, at the moment they have a dried leather feel

I love how sassy you’ve become and how much more comfortable you have become over the course of a year plus. 🤣

Hey, do you think you could do a video on attic bedrooms? I say this because I'm currently working on an attic room - design has been (h-e-double hockey sticks) due to the angled walls. 😫 Any help would be much obliged.

I do overhead lights as daylight and lamps warm light. That way my bedroom has both options for different times of day

Nick, maybe its time you curated and produced a better bed in a bag. Love to see it available at target 😂

Great tips Nick! Any store advice for Bed sheet upgrade? Preferrably in Canada?!🥲

Should be called How to Decorate the Perfect Bedroom. Misleading.

No mirrors, even though I'm not into fengshui, they say do not put a mirror in your bedroom. If this is your main bedroom of the house, that means you have a main bathroom probably nearby or attached. There's usually a huge mirror in that bathroom.

I am doing a reno in my bedroom. The room is only 12x12. I have a queen size bed with 2 side tables. I am removing the original huge mirror popular years ago and getting a round one that will be on the wall opposite the bed. But my question is I would like crown mounding just to give a bit of style however Rona and Home Depot don't even carry it anymore so can I assume it's out of style? I have waited so long to get a new lovely room and don't want to send it back in time. What are your thoughts.

I literally cheered when I saw the sponsor (first time I've ever done that 😒) because I'm snuggled up under my duvet with a Brooklinen cover, on top of my Brooklinen fitted sheet. Its the only one I haven't torn a hole in. I'm a bedding freak and I do like their products. As far as designing the bed goes, I think its good to have some really great feeling sheets, because its important to look forward to sleeping. Play around with different materials and weaves (I found I love cotton sateen), but avoid polyester and anything "microfiber," which is always polyester. Read the materials carefully, because deception is extremely common; good cotton sheets are not dirt cheap, so if it seems too good, you should read everything carefully to understand exactly what the product is. Thread count is a lie, anything above 400 or so is probably inflated to seem deceptively good quality; its not that they're bad per se, but certainly overpriced. I think 400 TC is just fine, and if you pick sateen it feels incredibly luxurious. I think Brooklinen is a pretty good example of a bedding brand that is good quality, honestly presented, and not deceptive, if a little expensive. Their percale sheets are 270 TC, and that is just great! It only seems low if you spend a lot of time looking at dishonestly marketed bedding. Target's higher end cotton sheets are actually a really fabulous affordable option, though their fitted sheet was one I did rip.

No one brings up the reality of cpap machines and still making it chic in the bedroom ~ this is reality

Haven't gotten yet but sure hoping my new very expensive bedding wins in my world.

As a single man, I have four pillows. I’m in the minority 😂

Speaking of warm light - the dawn and dust simulator alarm clocks are great. Besides being a good alarm clock, they can simulate a warm, mini-15 minute sunset right before sleeping.

I seriously appreciate how practical you are. I am not going to be able to remodel this place since I'm renting! I want a nice place tho. So many designers seem to cater to rich people with no limitations.

Nick - Preach! My parents still have sheets (and blankets and pillows) from before I was born -- I'm 42. I recently visited them and the sheets they used to make up the guest bed were for their California king bed and the guest bed is a full size. Also, my dad kept arguing with me that the guest bed is a queen size and not a full. This combination of madness broke me a bit and I insisted that we clean out the linen closet and re-organize it. My parents have been in their house since 1984, and this was the first time they ever went through the linen closet - EVER. Anyway, very proud that I was able to get them to part with some of the old linens. I then bought a brand new set of sheets, pillows, and quilt for the guest bed (it is a full size mattress). My parents now use the guest bedroom to nap in.

Great video Nick! I was happy when you touched on the subject of asymmetry in bedroom decor (and that dark one WAS a gorgeous example). Question for you: I have a queen bed with 2 identical nightstands, i.e. very symmetrical,. I thought this was following feng shui rules and design rules in general. However lately I have been yearning to get rid of one of the nightstands! Not sure why- I'm solo so I don't use the second nightstand (except as a mini storage unit), and I might actually like some asymmetry.
(Side note: I don't think you use feng shui but FYI having 2 nightsands was supposed to "make room" for a significant other. No such luck and I've had them for 6 years - haha)
Would love your valuable input on this.

I am going to redo my bedroom and have the new bed with a padded headboard and new white sheets and a duvet. The room faces north and so not a lot of sunlight, but I thought I would put wallpaper behind the bedhead and something with a touch of silver to maybe create more light?? The room is only 12x12 so not a lot of room to play with, but thinking of 2 new bedside tables with glass or mirror on them to again reflect more light. Do you have any videos on wallpaper do"s and don't"s. Starting this after the new year

I’m in UK. Your bed is about the size of my bedroom. !! But the overall ideas transcend over the pond , so thank you.

Ooh, the plant at the end of the bed is wonderful!! Great idea for my next bedroom!

I need a place for my CPAP, lol.

Since we'll be moving to a new home soon I was looking for inspiration and came across your channel. Love all the useful tips and insights! As for the new bedroom, I would LOVE a rug underneath the bed, but our bed has drawers (on tiny wheels) because we need the extra storage space (the only closet I have is a beautiful but tiny antique wardrobe). Do you think a rug and drawers/ wheels work together?

That’s also why I don’t like overhead lighting in bedrooms. Feels like the sun is high in the sky and the day is half over.

I love my Brooklinen sheets! I converted to all linen a few years ago and haven’t looked back. I love the soft, rumpled feel of linen and it looks so casual and lived in. My first fitted sheet became threadbare and tore after two years of daily use and Brooklinen replaced it with an entire set, no charge. I’m a devoted customer.

Add texture to your bedroom in the form of a furry dog. ❤🐈‍⬛

We do not see enough of the pooch...

Can't wait to play with asymmetry in the bedroom, like you said ;)

It's so satisfying when you watch a video on the "DOs" of decorating and you've already checked off every box.

My room is an oddly shaped 10x12 with weird window placement and I just cannot figure out how to make it look nice and it's a real bummer

Lol sheets and underwear expiration dates!

I only use 100% cotton sheets because I like the feel. I used to only do white but I think think they just look cold. Now I use colors (not red) and I think they make they make my bed look cozier. All those extra pillows look immature. I finally have a large bedroom so I got some substantial nightstands. However I'm a clutter-bug so they always have way too much junk on it.

Nick are you for or against rugs over carpet?

*Add a plant. The greenery helps to calm and to nurture. Plus the oxygen and air cleaning properties of most houseplants. Something like a ZZ is bombproof and beautiful