An interior designer shares 10 things he would never have in his own bedroom

Cheyenne LentzOct 14, 2020, 23:56 IST

Insider spoke to an interior designer about what you won't find in his bedroom.Ant Clausen/Shutterstock

Insider asked interior designer Javier Fernandez of Transitional Designs what items or trends he would never have in his bedroom.
The pro said he avoids all-matching furniture sets.
He said stark or bright lighting should also be left out of the bedroom, as it hinders a peaceful environment.
A lack of window and flooring treatments are also major no-no's, according to the designer.

When redecorating your bedroom, there are plenty of items to consider, from dressers and lamps to rugs and window treatments. But a good place to start is knowing what not to buy and which trends to avoid.

To learn more, Insider asked interior designer Javier Fernandez of Transitional Designs about the things he would never have in his bedroom.

Read on to see what he said.

He wouldn't buy furniture that's way too big for his space.

Oversized furniture may fill up a space, but it doesn't always look great. Shutterstock

You won't find his room covered in clutter.

He said he tries to keep clutter to a minimum by having plenty of storage options. Shutterstock

He doesn't want to have boring window treatments anywhere in his house, let alone his bedroom.

There are more exciting ways to block light. Christine Bird/Shutterstock

A bed without a headboard is a missed opportunity to help a room feel complete.

A headboard can make a room feel more complete. Demkat/Shutterstock

All-matching furniture sets are this interior designer's nightmare.

Matching furniture sets can feel impersonal. Shutterstock

Bright, stark lighting is handy in a kitchen or bathroom, but not in a bedroom.

Having dimmable lights is ideal for a bedroom, he said. Yulia YasPe/Shutterstock

You won't find a totally bare floor in his room, either.

A rug can warm up a space. Artazum/Shutterstock

Uncoordinated, ill-fitting bedding can make your space look messy.

Blankets that are too big or too small won't look right on a bed. Zdenek Venclik/Shutterstock

You won't find a room lacking in personality, either.

A room without personal touches and photos may seem cold. Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

But you also won't find too many accessories in his room, since they can easily overwhelm a space.

Sometimes simple is best. Joe Schmelzer/Getty Images

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