Adding Christmas touches to the primary bedroom might sound extravagant, but waking to the warm glow of a tree makes the whole space feel cozy and festive.
I realize it’s a little late in the season for decorating ideas, but I wanted to share this room because we finally added a proper bed frame. In twelve years of marriage we’d never had one—just a metal frame and a DIY headboard. (The nightstands are still the same DIY project.)
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A few years ago we switched to two XL twin mattresses on adjustable frames. Since then I’ve been saving and searching for a bed that would suit our style. I even made a design board last year, but the bed I liked sold out—and my taste has evolved anyway. So I’m happy with the bed I ultimately chose: it sits on top of the adjustable frames without using the slats that came with it, and the adjustable functions still work perfectly.
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Petite Pano Pines Winter Art | Four Poster Bed | Stewart Plaid Bedding | Mistletoe Pillow | Ivory Linen Curtains | Brass Curtain Rod | Bamboo Shades | Blue Nightstand | Double Gourd Lamp | Plaid Picture Frame | Dresser | Flocked Christmas Tree | Basket Tree Collar | Large White Bowl | Pinecone Vase Filler | Pre-Lit Beaded Glass Trees | Large Wooden Bowl | Mercury Glass Ornaments
Now that the bed is in place, I focused on holiday accents that complement the room’s existing furniture—mostly pieces my husband owned when we married. I kept the look simple and seasonal, swapping the artwork over the bed for a winter print I love and leaving the plaid duvet out through the holidays.
The plaid bedding was actually a must-have for me last year—I was so determined I drove two hours one way to pick up a single sham. That determination paid off: this year the bedding, the tree, and the new art pull the room together beautifully.
I’m using a flocked tree this year, though more than half of its lights have burned out. I spent hours replacing bulbs and troubleshooting, but it may be time to replace the tree or add extra strands of lights next season. For now, the soft glow is enough.
One simple.vs.fussy trick I love: rather than hang every ornament, I placed a collection of mercury glass and vintage-style baubles in a large wooden bowl beside the tree. They catch and reflect the lights beautifully, and it’s an easy, elegant display that feels intentionally warm without being crowded.
The bowl was originally staged in the dining room, but after seeing a similar styled-photo online I moved it into the bedroom. I might return the ornaments to a tree next year, yet for now I enjoy passing by as they glow from reflected light.
You might spot a Mickey Mouse train set tucked under the tree. It’s the only place I had room without a tree skirt, and the girls love playing with it in here. It was my younger daughter’s one big Christmas request when she was three, so it stays out every year.
Most other accents are simple extras from my holiday decor stash—garlands, a few framed seasonal prints, and small tabletop trees. There’s still work to do in the bedroom’s sitting area; it’s currently acting as an overflow workspace leftover from 2020, so I hope to add furniture there once the room gets a proper refresh.
Last year I also decorated the girls’ rooms; the older daughter’s room still has a tree up, and the younger daughter received a small tree this season. Their rooms haven’t changed much since last year, so I didn’t retake photos—I’ll share updates when I eventually refresh the younger one.
For now, we’re enjoying the soft light and the plaid bedding on the bed. My advice: decorate with what truly makes you smile. For me, this cozy, slightly nostalgic setup does exactly that.
Do you decorate your bedrooms for Christmas?
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