15 Happy, Shiny Bedrooms That Induce a Good Mood
These airy and sun-kissed bedrooms are just what the doctor ordered to start one's day
Fresh air and plenty of sunlight can make so much difference in the bedroom. Sunlight boosts serotonin levels, which helps to make you feel happy and relaxed. It also works as a natural disinfectant and minimises production of harmful bacteria and organisms. Take a look at how a gleam of sunshine converts these 15 bedrooms into happy and breezy spaces.
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2. Firm: California Shutters
The slatted canary-yellow windows bathe this bedroom with cheerful sunshine. Pops of yellow in the headboard, cushion, painting and stool add to the peppy vibe.
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The slatted canary-yellow windows bathe this bedroom with cheerful sunshine. Pops of yellow in the headboard, cushion, painting and stool add to the peppy vibe.
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3. Firm: Kumar Moorthy & Associates
Sunlight streams in through the wide tramsom windows and window walls in this bedroom and peps up the ambience. Clear glass makes the most of the view, too.
Sunlight streams in through the wide tramsom windows and window walls in this bedroom and peps up the ambience. Clear glass makes the most of the view, too.
4. Firm: Architecture BRIO
The wraparound transparent glass walls and sliding glass doors that open to a big balcony give a sense of continuity with the outdoors, and create the openness and airiness of this bedroom.
The wraparound transparent glass walls and sliding glass doors that open to a big balcony give a sense of continuity with the outdoors, and create the openness and airiness of this bedroom.
5. Firm: Ace Associates
Sunshine floods this bedroom through the large window and gives the feel of bonding with nature. With fresh air, natural sunlight and greenery, all worries would seem a million miles away.
Sunshine floods this bedroom through the large window and gives the feel of bonding with nature. With fresh air, natural sunlight and greenery, all worries would seem a million miles away.
6. Firm: Usine Studio
Sliding doors that open to the terrace and a wide window right behind the bed help this bedroom make the most of natural light. The blinds create an interesting interplay of light and shadow, giving added drama – and help filter the light on very warm days.
Sliding doors that open to the terrace and a wide window right behind the bed help this bedroom make the most of natural light. The blinds create an interesting interplay of light and shadow, giving added drama – and help filter the light on very warm days.
7. Firm: Rethink Design Studio
See how this small and cosy bedroom is transformed into a well-lit, airy space with natural light. The all-white walls reflect light and add to the brightness.
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See how this small and cosy bedroom is transformed into a well-lit, airy space with natural light. The all-white walls reflect light and add to the brightness.
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8. Firm: Kumar Moorthy & Associates
A burst of radiance with daylight from the balcony and a turquoise-polished bed take this bedroom from blah to wow. Though the colour would seem OTT in a darker space, it is the bright light that harmoniously balances the hues.
A burst of radiance with daylight from the balcony and a turquoise-polished bed take this bedroom from blah to wow. Though the colour would seem OTT in a darker space, it is the bright light that harmoniously balances the hues.
9. Firm: Martha O’Hara Interiors
Complemented with an abundance of natural light, the pale-yellow colour scheme of these room gets a lift. Serene and calm.
Complemented with an abundance of natural light, the pale-yellow colour scheme of these room gets a lift. Serene and calm.
10. Firm Just Perfect!
The energising combination of sunlight and yellow accessories induces cheer in this bedroom. Quaint lavender bedding accentuates the vibrancy of the space.
The energising combination of sunlight and yellow accessories induces cheer in this bedroom. Quaint lavender bedding accentuates the vibrancy of the space.
11. The sliding wall-to-wall windows let in lots of light and are positioned to connect the interiors to the exteriors. Also, with the expanse of clear glass, one wakes up to this breathtaking view every day.
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12. While daylight reaches all corners of this bedroom, the cosy window seating is clearly the focal point. A welcoming spot to bask in the sunshine.
13. Firm: Khosla Associates
This bedroom is bathed in natural light from the double-height glass windows. Another window behind the chair gives an added bonus of cross-ventilation.
This bedroom is bathed in natural light from the double-height glass windows. Another window behind the chair gives an added bonus of cross-ventilation.
14. Firm: Satvik Shahapur
I love how bright and radiant natural light softens the stark colour scheme of this bedroom.
I love how bright and radiant natural light softens the stark colour scheme of this bedroom.
15. This bedroom is given a slit-like skylight just above the bed to optimise the sciagraphy (the use of shading and the projection of shadows to show perspective in architectural or technical drawings) and create a living artwork on the exposed concrete wall.
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How do you decorate your bedroom to make it a happier and relaxed space?
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