9 Simple Styling Tips To Instantly Create A Cozy Bedroom
Reading Time: 21 minutes Whether you’re looking to upgrade your space with minimal effort or are ready to go all out with a full interior makeover, these styling tips will help you turn your bedroom into the chic and cozy hideaway of your dreams. From choosing the perfect bed linens to adding decorative touches, these styling tips will help you take your bedroom décor to the next level. Read on for our 9 top-notch styling tips that’ll breathe new life into any bedroom.
Make a statement with your rug
If you want to instantly pull your bedroom together, start by adding a stylish area rug. Whether you choose a bold geometric pattern or something more subtle and calming, this is an easy way to instantly create visual impact.
DIYA FLATWEAVE AREA RUG
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With its warm earth tones and abstract design, this flatweave rug infuses a hint of artistry to any space. Made using soft, yet durable cotton, this stunner is incredibly versatile, ready to bring a pop of color and pattern where it goes.
ADITHA JUTE AREA RUG
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A fantastic layering piece and a stunner on its own, this area rug’s intricate weave blends form and function – more statement-making than its traditional jute counterparts with the same durability.
URVI BRAIDED JUTE RUG
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This jute rug brings a natural, laid-back feel to any space. Sustainable, durable, and beautifully textured, this jute rug is perfect for layering or on its own. It’s versatile like that.
SABINA JUTE AREA RUG
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This handcrafted jute rug is an instant classic. Featuring a minimal grid pattern of contrasting braid heights, it adds just the right amount of visual interest to your space.
Mid Century Arches Cream Black Area Rug
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Neutral tones and continuous lines flow easily into any space. Decorate your space with a bold modern rug to create a mesmerizing decor.
Ikat Brown Beige Area Rug
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Bring together a neutral room decor and furniture elements by placing this rug underfoot. Incorporate blacks and beiges to accentuate certain aspects of the decor.
Addison Wellington Weathered Area Rug
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These unique design variations and fashionable colors will add instant coziness to any living space and will please any family member and pet. Easy-care, vacuum regularly and spot clean.
Addison Heather Multi-tonal Solid Rug
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Beautiful hand-loomed, wool area rug at a great value. The intricate, tonal shading and linear cut and loop texture brings a sense of balance to any room.
Hector Performance Cream Rug
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Hand-curated by Kelly Clarkson, this one showcases a distressed oriental-inspired medallion pattern, finished in cream, blue, and yellow hues that are perfect for traditional and French country aesthetics.
Add the perfect pillow combos
Pillows are like the jewelry of bedroom decorating. The right combination can completely change the mood and feel of your room. Try playing around with various sizes and textures to find the perfect combination for your space.
Throw Pillows
TULI PILLOW
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With a deep, saturated navy hue and hand-stitched motifs, this accent pillow is the finishing touch to any global, artfully curated space.
MAREA PILLOW
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A vivid spectrum of deep indigos, this accent pillow brings beauty and dimension to any space.
ISIDORA PILLOW
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With a deep natural hues and chunky, textured wool, this accent pillow adds a bit of drama wherever it goes.
Mocha Patterned Pillow
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Handwoven by skilled artisans. Comfortable and distinctive.
Leaf Embroidered Pillow
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The light beige embroidery creates a geometric leaf pattern on top of a pink texture ground fabric.
TORRES LEATHER PILLOW
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Handcrafted with vegetable-tanned cow leather ethically sourced from Portugal, a small town known as “The Land of Leather.” All made start-to-finish in a fair trade environment.
TIZU PILLOW
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Meet the perfect accent pillow. The rich hues brings the drama, and the so-soft feel of cotton brings all kinds of coziness.
Handwoven Recycled Denim Pillow
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This pillow is recycled and repurposed into strips that are handwoven to create this unique pattern that is both durable and eco-conscious.
Lumbar Support Pillows
INVIERNO LUMBAR PILLOW
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Meticulously handwoven using four different weaving techniques, this lumbar pillow is a total knockout. Crafted with a luxe combination of super soft Peruvian alpaca and highland wool, it’s the perfect cozy-up layering piece.
LAS COLINAS LUMBAR PILLOW
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A desert-inspired lumbar pillow that’s worthy of being front and center anywhere you style it. Made with a durable cotton back, you can style this beauty in bedrooms or high-traffic areas alike.
Mocha Patterned PILLOW
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The Handwoven Mocha Pillow features a cozy and soft knotted pattern that can be styled with any piece in the collection. Versatile, durable and timeless.
Handwoven Recycled
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Versatile, durable and timeless. The Anaya Handwoven collection is our staple collection hand crafted by our artisan weavers in the heart of India.
BOTERA LUMBAR PILLOW
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Looking to add a hint of texture to your space? With its intricate detailing and sun-kissed tan hue, this neutral accent pillow brings laid-back, coastal vibes to any couch or bed.
DEMI MUD CLOTH PILLOW
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This lumbar pillow is guaranteed turn heads. With its unique olive hue and meticulously hand-painted stripes, you’ll want to find a spot for this stunner in every room.
LORENA LUMBAR PILLOW
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This lumbar has it all: subtle ombre, cool blue palette, and texture for days. To make it even better, the luxe blend of alpaca and highland wool makes it incredibly soft and durable.
CONTIGO LUMBAR PILLOW
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Timeless, luxurious, and the perfect cozy layer for cooler temps – say hello to your new handsome bedfellow. The warm hue of sand and hand-loomed detailing make it a perfect addition to any room, whether as a focal point or a finishing touch.
ISIDORA LUMBAR PILLOW
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With deep natural hues and chunky, textured wool, this lumbar pillow adds a bit of drama wherever it goes. With a slightly irregular, perfectly imperfect weave, this pillow is truly one of a kind, with a more rustic, natural feel.
SUEÑO LUMBAR PILLOW
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Proof that comfort and style are a perfect pairing, this lumbar pillow weaves together highland wool with soft alpaca in a classic palette. A modern block design leaves rows of raised, textural details for bold, elevated statement for your bed or couch.
MADERA LUMBAR PILLOW
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Minimal palette highlighted by a subtle ombre design, this lumbar pillow is a thing of beauty. No more stressing to find the perfect pillow combination – with this one piece, a room can take on a whole new look.
NAGA LUMBAR PILLOW
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Handwoven in the remote northeast corner of India, this richly hued lumbar is made on a traditional backstrap loom – each detailed stitch crafted with the utmost care and intention.
Denim Wool-Blend PILLOW
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Instead of disposing excess denim, this pillow is recycled and repurposed into strips that are handwoven to create this unique pattern that is both durable and eco-conscious.
Mocha Patterned Pillow
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Handwoven by skilled artisans, comfortable and distinctive. High quality handspun cotton and wool fibers are handwoven on a weaving loom by Anaya’s skilled artisans.
Add a mirror
This is a trick that many professional interior designers use to make a room look and feel bigger. A large mirror will reflect light and give your space an inviting, airy feeling. Plus, it will make your bedroom look more stylish and put together.
Elio Rectangle Wood Mirror
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This full-length mirror has a unique ladder shape with a very characteristic style. It can be a good accent to your home decor style.
Northam Wood Mirror
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Finish off your bedroom decor with a stylish Northam Cheval Mirror that’s perfect for that last look before you step out into the world.
Metal Mirror
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Classic Oval Full-length mirror is perfect choice for your home decor. Its classic but not outdate look can easily fit any kinds of interiour style.
Rectangle Metal Mirror
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This makeup mirror can be used as a floor mirror/tilting mirror/wall-mounted mirror and can be perfectly installed in the bedroom/bathroom/living room.
Brynlei Arch Mirror
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This Arch/Crowned full-length wall and floor mirror is a perfect combination of art and science. It is a perfect focal point for an entryway, bathroom, bedroom, or any room in your home.
HINOKI WOOD FLOOR MIRROR
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Made from the highest-grade hinoki cypress, the frame’s light hue and clean lines allow the mirror to seamlessly blend into your space while also making its claim as a focal point.
BARRIO ITALIA MIRROR
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With clean, structural lines and a subtle gunmetal-bronze tint, this mirror is quite the stunner. One of our design team’s early favorites, we opted to offer in two sizes to love.
BELLAS ARTES MIRROR – CLEAR
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Say hello to the mirror that doubles as an art piece. Available in two sizes, this mirror allows for endless styling combinations – anywhere it goes, this piece is sure to bring an artful touch to your space.
Add some greenery
Adding plants and floral arrangements to your bedroom is a great way to instantly add life and texture. Choose low maintenance options like succulents, air plants, or faux floral arrangement that will thrive in your specific environment.
Realistic Silk Bamboo Tree
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Freshening up your abode is a breeze with this faux bamboo tree, the perfect piece to bring botanical beauty into your home without the upkeep of watering and weeding.
Faux Foliage Plant
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Bring a bit of botanical beauty into your abode (without the fuss of weeding and watering) with this faux floor plant.
Faux Eucalyptus Plant
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This artificial eucalyptus plant in a pot has a huge plus: no need to remember to water. Made from plastic, the green leaves are shaped to mirror one of our favorite shrubs.
Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig
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Decorate an entryway, living room, bedroom, bathroom, or office with this no-maintenance ornamental faux plant, for a decor piece that brings the outdoors in!
Hang some art
Art adds an instant pop of color, texture and personality to any room. Choose pieces that reflect your personal style, and be sure to hang them at eye-level for maximum impact.
BOLGA FANS – BLACK & NATURAL
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The possibilities are endless with these striking, handwoven fans. Hang in groupings, as a solo act, any direction you’d like.
Modern Mid Century
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This 2-piece graphic art print set brings minimal, modern style to your bare walls in the living room, entryway, or bedroom.
Palette Meld I
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A premium framed canvas created to last. Framed in distressed wood and available in an array of sizes and colors featuring a beveled solid wood stretcher bar, each piece comes ready to hand.
LOMAS WALL HANGING
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Invoking a sense of calm and tranquility in a way that most wall hangings don’t, this incredible piece is a true work of art. The expert craftsmanship gives it a museum-like quality – so much so that you’ll want it front and center in any room.
Mountain Range Sunlight
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Stylish addition perfectly complements an office, living room, bedroom, bathroom, or dining room environment.
AZIBO WOVEN WALL HANGING
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Meticulously woven by hand, this incredibly detailed open weave allows the natural beauty of the rattan to take center stage – highlighting the subtle variations in shape and hue of the material.
Mid-Century Forest Plant
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This wall hanging will bring a unique touch into your apartment, living room or as above bed decor in your bedroom.
Solar Sunrays Planets
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Stylish Addition: Perfectly complements an office, living room, bedroom, bathroom, or dining room environment.
LAGUNA WALL HANGING
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Sustainable, tranquil, natural. This stunning wall hanging checks all the right boxes. Made with an unparalleled attention to detail, these wall hangings are bring a modern bohemian look to your walls.
Geo Abstract III
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This graphic art print gives your walls an eye-catching modern design that looks like it was created during the early 20th century Abstract Expressionist movements.
Add an extra blanket
Whether it’s for looks or for comfort, adding an extra blanket to your bed instantly adds a layer of warmth and style. Choose a patterned blanket for added texture, or a plain one for a more subtle look.
COTTON GAUZE BED BLANKET
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Relaxed, yet refined, our cotton gauze bed blanket is extra fluffy thanks to its eight layers of breezy cotton. Designed to mix and match with our iconic linen and cotton bedding,
COTTON GAUZE THROW
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Style the throw size on a couch or accent chair, or finish off your bed with the bed blanket size (fully covers a queen or king size bed).
CONTIGO CHUNKY THROW
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Luxurious with stripe detailing – this handwoven throw is a true modern classic, and we cannot get enough of the oh-so-cozy feel.
Checkerboard Throw
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Love the country-chic look? Try this Checkerboard Throw, casually strewn over the arm of your sofa or the end of your bed.
Rio Tinto Throw
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A pop of color will bring sunshine to your sanctuary. Perfect for Spring and all year round, this delightful Snug throw is here to refresh your space.
Burano Throw
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Spark joy in your favorite cozy corner, and snuggle down under a wave of color. Against a neutral background, this throw is the pop of positive energy your home.
Ombre Throw
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A pop of color will bring sunshine to your sanctuary. Perfect for Spring and all year round, this delightful Snug throw is here to refresh your space.
Maze Pom Pom Throw
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In three chic colorways, the Maze Pom Pom Throw is the snuggly, oversized blanket you’ve been searching for.
Braided Pom Pom Throw
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Cozy and breathable snug fabric braided for texture and finished with fuzzy pom poms.
Ombre Lightweight Throw
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A soft, cozy, and lightweight throw featuring a single layer of our signature Snug fabric.
Have the right sheets
Adding the perfect sheets and pillowcases can help create a luxurious look in your bedroom. Try adding some subtle stripes or delicate florals for an elegant touch, or opt for a cozy quilted set to make your bed extra inviting.
ORGANIC RESORT COTTON SHEET SET
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Bring a sense of tranquility to your bedroom with our signature cotton sheets – they’re breathable, durable, and entirely free of toxins, so you can rest easy at night in every way.
STONEWASHED LINEN SHEET SET
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There’s nothing better than a bed that begs you to crawl in it. And our supremely soft, French linen sheets do just that – they’re breathable, durable, and have that perfectly imperfect look we love.
LuxeWeave Linen Sheet Set
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Classic, soft, stone-washed linen sheets naturally woven to be cooler than traditional cotton, despite being that good heavy.
MOLECULE SATEEN SHEETS
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This soft and silky, yet durable and wrinkle-resistant sheet set features advanced TENCEL materials and is optimized to provide cleaner, cooler, and more recovery-focused sleep.
Layer your lighting
If you want to create a calming atmosphere in your room, try layering different lighting sources. This will create a softer, more ambient glow and give your space a cozy feel.
Table Lamps
Chandria Concrete Lamp
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Striking a balance between sophisticated, contemporary style and eye-catching glamour, this Table Lamp Set is both flashy and understated.
Allycia Metal Table Lamp
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A soft, cozy, and lightweight throw featuring a single layer of our signature Snug fabric.
Seymour Table Lamp
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There’s an endless amount of table lamps out there, but this simple and modern design is just what you need to finish out your room in style.
Forcier Glass Table Lamp
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Pristine glass with ultra-refined clarity, a crisp textured paper drum shade, and a uniquely contemporary tapered profile elevates your home with modern style.
Ingertha LAMP (Set of 2)
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Looking to lighten up your space without sacrificing style? This statement-making table lamp is a piece of art all on its own.
Bret Ceramic Table Lamp
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Lightweight, portable, and mindful of space, table lamps keep your home looking on the bright side with the just-right task and accent lighting.
Floor Lamps
LED Novelty Floor Lamp
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This LED color-changing floor lamp has 16 color options with flash, strobe, fade, and smooth modes to meet different occasions.
Cedrik 60″ Floor Lamp
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Modern and minimal but provides a statement for your space. Its tripod legs are set on a sleek ring base adorned with a white linen drum shade. Simply sophisticated glam.
Theodora Swing Arm Lamp
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No longer relegated to hotel bedsides, swing arm lamps have made their way into our hearts and homes with their style and versatility.
Welton 64″ Novelty Lamp
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Explore a sense of balance and harmony with this stripped-down Asian-inspired portable lighting family.
Fancy Column with Shelves
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Controlled by a footswitch, Fancy is a luxury LED floor lamp with shelves that is able to display three different brightness levels.
Cyndi 70″ Hangover Lamp
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Swap out the shade for this unique rattan frame in this floor lamp. An interior cylinder of basket-like woven straw encases the single bulb.
Skyler Tripod Lamp
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The easiest way to add a little light to a space in need of some brightening? A floor lamp like this one.
Sevag Arched Lamp
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A floor lamp is often the exact fixture you need in a room. It can add extra light to a space that’s crowded with your closest friends.
Wall Lights
Livingston
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Black classic look, industrial, traditional, art deco, cottage, rustic, and retro. The inside black coated will also help to weaken the light reflection and make it look warmer.
Samira
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Ideal for adding a bright touch and stylish accent to your walls, this wall sconce is also a great option for a streamlined, modern look in your home.
Gilfillan
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The perfect mood light, reading light, accent light, you name it, this wall sconce keeps your favorite spaces looking on the bright side.
ZARA
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Featuring a sleek contemporary design aesthetic, this swing arm lamp comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes that complements the clean and simple design.
Brocklin
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Light up the bedside or bring brightness to the reading nook with this swing arm lamp, a great way to illuminate while saving space.
Beckham
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We love that its weathered finish and raised accents on the joints add tons of coastal farmhouse style to your decor.
Desk Lights
Melany
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Give yourself some extra light as you’re reading or finishing work tasks with this 20″ tall desk lamp.
Decorey
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This desk lamp adds a quiet sophistication to any room. Its black finish pairs cleverly with antique brass accents to evoke a luxurious yet industrial feel.
Cianca
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We love its matte brass finish, which gives it an elegant modern look with the warmth of a vintage piece. It features a balance arm that helps you direct the light just where you need it.
CASkey
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This desk lamp adds a quiet sophistication to any room. Its black finish pairs cleverly with antique brass accents to evoke a luxurious yet industrial feel.
Kazuhiko
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A sophisticated take on an industrial design, this table lamp lends a touch of buttoned-up appeal to your room’s aesthetic.
Aislinn
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A sleek and slim metal arm, paired with a matte black drum shade, gives it an unobtrusive yet stylish look that’s perfect for your home office, console, or bedside.
Bring a bench
If you have extra space in your bedroom, why not add a couple of chairs or a bench at the foot of the bed? This is a great way to create a cozy spot for reading or relaxing. Plus, it will help add visual interest and texture to your room.
SANTO BENCH
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Sitting never looked so stylish. Crafted from buttery-soft leather or organic linen, this effortlessly cool bench is the perfect accent to your space.
TORRES LEATHER BENCH
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The room just got cooler. Crafted from sustainable, buttery-soft leather, this stunning bench seamlessly blends form and function.
PENIDA WICKER BENCH
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Introduce an element of organic warmth to your home with this stunning wicker bench. This modern bench is perfectly placed in your entryway or in front of your bed.
Goerke Velvet Bench
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Gussy up your master suite or living room with the mercer41 tufted upholstered bench. We love how the button-tufted accents and stitched detailing along the sides round out the look of this bench.
Anaya
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Handwoven by skilled artisans in the haryana state, the handwoven textured taupe bench is both comfortable and distinctive.
Anaya Home
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Versatile, durable and timeless. The Anaya Handwoven collection is the staple collection hand crafted by their artisan weavers in the heart of India.
Davina
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The perfect perch for pulling on your shoes in an entryway, or for rounding out a living ensemble with spare seating, benches are truly versatile accents in any home.
Miesville Prairie Dining Bench
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Whether you want to fit a few extra friends around the dining table or you need a spot to sit as you lace up your shoes in the morning, this bench is the ideal option for your space.
Add a tray to your nightstand
To complete the look of your bedroom, add a tray to your nightstand. This will help keep all your books and trinkets organized, and lend a sense of sophistication to your space.
Allbritton Rattan
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This decorative tray adds a finishing touch to your boho sideboard or coffee table. It’s hand-crafted from natural rattan woven in a classic wicker construction.
Tray
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Corral accouterments on your vanity or serve up cocktails to friends with this tray.
Mcnear Tray
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Crafted from metal and manufactured wood, this modern accent tray strikes a rectangular silhouette with welded trellis sides.
Nunn Ceramic Tray
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The sleek mother-of-pearl tray adds a wonderful elegant touch to today’s bathroom decor.
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