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How to create a botanical bedroom

Harriet Goodacre

February 22, 2023

Escaping into nature helps reset our inner balance, calms our anxieties and stimulates our senses in a healthy way, however not all of us have the privilege of living in a remote log cabin in the middle of the National Forest! So how can we bring the joy of our weekend hike into a hectic Monday evening? Mimicking nature in our homes is one way to create a peaceful atmosphere to provide an escape from the busy working week.

We’ve created the ultimate guide on how to create a botanical bedroom for a restful slumber. Broken down into key categories, you can scale up or down the botanical bedroom scheme to suit your taste.

Botanical Bedroom Ideas

House Plants

Imagery L-R – Jasmine, Gardenia, Lavender

It’s a known fact that plants improve air quality and your mood, it’s also been shown that caring for plants can help those with anxiety so if you’re looking for a good night’s sleep then the bedroom is a good place to introduce some house plants. If you’re looking specifically for sleep inducing plants, then the top 3 are:

Jasmine
You’ll need a highly fragrant variety, it’s perfect for those with a cooler bedroom but with direct sunlight, it needs little moisture to thrive.

Gardenia
Ideal for brighter bedrooms as it requires at least 4 hours of indirect sunlight a day, if you don’t have a humid bedroom it’ll need to be sprayed with water regularly.

Lavender A typical choice for relaxation, the calming sent is well documented throughout history. However it does require full sun, well-drained soil and can be toxic to cats and dogs.

If you’re more concerned about decreasing the level of toxins in a room, do a little research into Golden Pothos, Snake and Spider plants, Aloe Vera, Peace Lilies and English Ivy to see which ones suit your needs the best.

Colours

Imagery L-R - Mint Green, White & Sage, Blush Pink, Blue on Blue

Colour has been linked to both physical and emotional effects and should therefore be wisely considered for a bedroom.

In general, white limits distraction allowing you to relax, blue is great for calming the nervous system and green reduces stress, whilst pink lowers blood pressure and beige creates balance. It’s no great surprise that all these positive colours for body and mind have a natural feel to them! However, the key point here is tone, the wrong shade of green can be overstimulating, and blue can feel too cold.

When choosing a colour or a neutral for the bedroom, opt for a muted mid-tone as this will nicely balance warm and cold as well as the stimulation of the hue. For example, if choosing pink, opt for a soft blush or a pink-tinged terracotta as it’s much softer than a sugary bubble gum or hot pink.

Texture

Imagery L-R – Textured Walls, Fluffy Rug, Wall Shelves

The natural world is full of texture and interest, it’s important to include this in your space to evoke your senses and a tone of realism to the faux natural environment you are trying to create. Leafy plants are a great start but also think about your furniture, walls and floors.

Slightly textured walls allow light to play differently on the surface, a textured floor can feel familiar underfoot as you wake up and of course a fluffy rug is nice to sink your bare toes into as you get out of a warm bed.

When introducing textures, variety is key. A velvet headboard against a crisp linen sheet, a malleable wool rug juxtaposed a hard wood grain tile and even a rubbery plant leaf against a brushed cotton lampshade. All this texture adds subtle interest for the eye to create a harmonious natural feeling but doesn’t overstimulate as a floral wallpaper would.

Lighting

Imagery L-R – Wall Lighting, Blackout Curtains, Sunset Lamp, Mood Lighting

It’s best to keep your bedroom environment quiet and dark so mood lighting is a great way to go. Having minimal, low-level lighting will prevent you from straying into your bedroom too early in the evening, you need to keep it primarily a place of rest and relaxation so no working under the duvet or scrolling on your phone in this space!

Artificial lighting should be warm and softened with fabric shades, for example using only table lamps or perhaps shaded wall lights above the bed. If you’re bedroom is prone to a lot of natural light, or you have artificial lighting outside well into the night, opt for a blackout curtain or blind.

A great way to welcome the morning is using a wake-up light with a sunrise function, ideally choose one that doesn’t display a clock throughout the night to keep light levels low.

Tiles

Imagery L-R – Oakhurst Brown, Log Burner, Torrano Gold

Tiles are a great, practical option for a bedroom as they’re easy to keep clean, reducing the risk of allergies associated with dust and pet hair, they’re also extremely versatile.

A wood effect tile links nicely to the natural theme as they mimic both the look and texture of traditional wood grain but you can also create an amazing headboard design with a wood effect tile. Alternatively, if you have a fireplace in your bedroom you can give it a little revamp using a natural stone or green coloured tile to help tie it into the rest of the theme.

If you have an ensuite, opt for a marble or terrazzo tile in a neutral tone, you can extend the floor tiling out to a portion of the bedroom floor to help create a natural flow into the bathroom to help better connect the space. Fluidity in a space rather than harsh zones can also help create a more calming atmosphere.

Styling

Imagery L-R – Mint & Pink, Gingham, Wallpaper

How to style a botanical bedroom really depends on the elements that you’re choosing to follow. For example, if you’re going for a deep sage green on the walls, opt for a beige bedspread in a natural linen with dark walnut furniture to complement. If you’re sticking to a white scheme then go for a darker floor to create contrast and you can add in darker leafy plants and muted blue and green toned accessories to finish the look.

If you want to add a touch of pattern into the room, then focus this on the bedspread and wall art. A traditional green gingham still feels calming against dark or light wood grains and other neutral tones, just ensure to keep the rest of the room simple and neutral to avoid clashing.

If you really want to use a bold wallpaper then ensure the rest of the room completely harmonises with the muted colour palette, for example, dark green woodwork, a green bedframe, and neutral bedsheets.

So, will you be giving the botanical bedroom a go? Show us your ideas on Pinterest and Instagram @toppstiles

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