GIVE IT A REST

How to make your bedroom feel calm and clutter-free

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“The bedroom is a space where you're not bringing anything in from the outside world, really,” muses Lucy Currell, founder of London interiors practice Studio Iro.

“I like to keep bedrooms as minimalist as possible while retaining a sense of warmth.”

Research shows that being in a cluttered space impairs sleep quality, so even the most ardent maximalists benefit from making their bedrooms a visually quiet zone. “Wherever possible, try to have hidden storage for your clothes,” says Lucy. “Builtin, floor-to-ceiling wardrobes make the room look less busy. I also like bedside tables with drawers, especially in smaller rooms where you have to make the space work harder.”