4 Tips for creating a luxurious master suite

In an increasingly noisy world, it is now more important than ever to intentionally design our homes to be the sanctuary we need to retreat to. In particular, your bedroom is a sacred space to call your own whether you share it with another or not, so today I have 4 tips to incorporate to create a luxurious master suite.

01 | Let’s start at the beginning

Double doors are a grand welcome to any space, and when positioned at the entrance to a bedroom, they give a real sense of luxury before you have even stepped foot into the room. They can also make the space feel larger and when the doors are open it allows in more natural light. Add height to the frame and consider the door style and hardware to give a designer edge.

Custom double arch doors compliment the scale of this room beautifully and add to the sense of space. Designer not credited image sourced via Pinterest.

02 | Encourage conversation  

This may look like a full sofa and coffee table set up, a built-in window seat or a single comfy armchair depending on what the floorspace allows, but the idea behind it is creating that retreat like feeling to your master suite. As a busy Mum of two young children, I love having a plush armchair to curl up in in the corner of our room at night, or stealing a moment during precious nap time (unfortunately that one’s past tense!) to have a quiet moment to myself during the day.

Once we incorporated an armchair into our room, I found my husband and I were drawn to sitting in our room once the kids were in bed and having a chat rather than staring at our phones or watching TV. Even better, take it one step further by bringing in a small stylish sofa or a pair of chairs if you have the space.   

This beautiful master by Pure Salt Interiors boasts a full living room set up framed by garden views.

03 | Set the mood

Lighting is often overlooked, but it is a crucial consideration as it has a powerful impact on our emotions and feelings in a space- after all it is called ‘mood lighting’ for a reason! Next to maximising natural light, it is arguably one of the most important elements to consider in your master suite, or any room for that matter. Having a dimmer option on your downlights is a great way to turn down the brightness, create a cosy atmosphere and trigger that all important signal to your brain to produce melatonin for a restful night’s sleep.

But think beyond practical downlights and include wall sconces to create depth and dimension around the room or lamps by the bed with a warm light globe for reading and a soft glow at night. A statement chandelier over the bed is also a great way to bring in ambient lighting, whilst drawing the eye up and making the space feel larger. It is also an opportunity to bring style into the room- think of them like a piece of art!

An elegant chandelier emphasises the glorious ceiling height in this suite by Jill Higginson

04 | Plush bedding and alllll the layers

Now this might not be a ground breaking one, but in a fast fashion world- or in this case fast homewares & furniture, quality is often overlooked in place of cheap, easily accessible, mass produced items in our homes (Kmart I’m looking at you!). When it comes to bedding opt for premium quality quilts and pillows to not only give a plush look but provide optimal comfort for a good nights sleep. It’s the same for quilt covers and pillowcases; you can feel the difference between synthetic fibres and quality linen, silk, cotton or bamboo and considering we spend over half of our lives in bed it’s absolutely worth the investment!

Once you have the foundations down pact, have fun with layering throws, quilts, accent cushions & lumbars according to the season, and to bring in interest and personality. I am always drawn to choosing soft, neutral tones in our bedroom with references to nature through blue or green textiles to create a calming atmosphere.

A lesson in the art of master bedroom layering incorporating earthy tones by The Lifestyled Co.

Until next time,

Lottie xx