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From warm bedding to comfy pillows, these bedroom decorating ideas will give you an excuse to stay in bed all day. Max Kim-Bee Keep it Simple The mostly white bedding in this Florida cottage creates a cohesive (rather than choppy) look. A few red stripes and the floral coverlet add just enough pattern to bring some life to the room. Use Patterned Textiles Patterned fabrics in subdued colors add soft dimension to a room, like in this Connecticut farmhouse. Eric Roth Mix Florals From a bold coverlet, to delicate wallpaper, fresh flowers in a vase, and an intricate chandelier, flowers in all shapes and sizes can help make a room feel soft and romantic, like in this Vermont log home. Gridley + Graves Play With Pattern Help loosen up a traditional bedroom by adding mismatched quilts. Quentin Bacon Go Vintage Add reclaimed and antique decor accents, like the sign, lamps, and chests in this Georgia lake house, for undone, rustic elegance. Max Kim-Bee Add Cozy Curtains Drape a cold...

Kyle Johnson Katy Bowman doesn't believe in plopping down on a couch — or anywhere. "Most people drive to the gym to exercise," says Katy, a biomechanist and the author of Don't Just Sit There , a work-life wellness guide. "I prefer to put movement into my life all day." So what does a life of constant motion look like? For starters, husband Michael cut the legs off the kitchen table, so the family sits cross-legged on the floor or on wood stumps to eat. The dishes are in low cabinets, forcing the couple to squat to grab a plate. And everyone sleeps in one room — on futon pads, because the pads are closer to the ground than mattresses, forcing their bodies to "cross-train" as they climb in and out daily. Why live like this? It started when Katy was a personal trainer in college. "Many of my clients had knee, back, and hip pain, and I wondered why. So when I went to grad school to become a biomechanist, I started researching why people had ...

Cramped quarters can feel claustrophobic, but a little strategic styling can transform a snug bedroom into a restful retreat. Make the most of your small space with these multitasking decorating ideas. David Tsay Customize the headboard. In her master bedroom, Justina Blakeney designed a curvy headboard with built-in nightstands. A vintage pendant eliminates the need for a table lamp, leaving more room for books. Shop a similar look: rug ($$$, wayfair.com),  yellow wallpaper ($, jossandmain.com), green velvet pillows ($$ and more, etsy.com) Peter Murdock Do double duty. Lacking a spare bedroom in his New York apartment, Amir Khamneipur created a pair of six-foot-long banquettes that pivot to become twin beds. Upholstered in a Perennials outdoor fabric, they have built-in drawers for stashing luggage. Shop a similar look:  throw blankets ($$$, crateandbarrel.com) Reed Davis Go bold. Don't be fooled. Dark colors do work in small spaces, including Moise...

If you love a good home reno show, then you're really going to be pleased when you see what magic Theresa Edwards worked on her 9-year-old daughter's bedroom. After deciding that enough junk was, well, enough, Theresa tried out the KonMari method of tidying up — a cleaning and de-cluttering philosophy created by best-selling author and organizing guru Mari Kondo. There are many components to KonMari, but the overarching concept is to purge your home of all things that don't "spark joy" in your life. So, that's exactly what she told her daughter to do with everything in her room ... that is, after putting 25 bucks on the table. Theresa Edwards/SheKnows Theresa Edwards/SheKnows Theresa's initial goal was to get her daughter to sort through her clothing and books while keeping the "spark joy" idea in mind. Much to her surprise, Theresa says her little girl picked up on it right away and had no problem tossing her old shirts, jeans, Garfield comi...