Our bedroom is not just where we sleep, it is our sanctuary, our oasis, our escape from the outside world. It is where we go to truly relax and unwind. We also spend about a third of our lives in our bedroom. So decorating this room in a way that makes it somewhere we love to spend time should be a priority. And what is the most important aspect of decorating your bedroom? The bed of course! Picking out bedding [http://www.atlanticlinens.com] for your room is the first and most essential step in decorating your bedroom.

When shopping for bed linens, there are several factors to factor into your decision. You should always consider quality of the product, the colors of your room and the style that you want to convey. Each is important in its own right and should reflect your personality and the overall feel to your bedroom.

For starters, consider the quality of the products you wish to purchase. High quality bedding will last longer, look better and give you a true feeling of luxuriousness every time you sleep on them. Look for high thread counts when buying sheets in Eqyptian cotton. Other luxury fabrics include linen, silk or soft flannel.

When it comes to creating a bedroom decor that is pleasing to the eye, color plays a very important part. Think about what kind of ambiance you want your room to have. Blues and light greens are generally very calm and relaxing. If you're looking for bold and exciting, go with red, orange or any colors that is bright and vivid. For a more modern look, a hot trend is combining black and white with just a punch of other color such as red or lime green. Neutral colors like tan or ivory can be mixed and matched with almost any accent colors for a warm, cozy feel.

In addition, unless you are planning to redesign your whole room around your bedding ensemble, you probably will want to make sure that your choice of linens matches your existing decor, including wall color, carpet and furniture. If your walls are yellow, you probably don't want bedding that will clash. On the other hand, contrasting shades can often be very eye-catching. My best advice is to obtain a fabric sample or purchase just one accessory in advance, such as a pillow sham, to be certain that you will achieve the look that you are going for.

The style or theme of your bedding will be the most obvious result of your individual personality. What style suits you most? Classic floral bedding, bold stripes, casual coastal theme, southwestern? The choices are endless. Just be sure to choose something you will love looking at every day (and night).

Another great way to highlight your bedding ensemble and inject your personal style is to purchase coordinating accent pieces. Throw pillows are a fantastic touch. They come in all shapes and sizes and can be purchased to match your comforter or quilt or to add some interesting contrast. European pillow shams, or euro shams, are 26 inches square and add height and contrast at the head of the bed.