How to Create a Boudoir at Home

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Most homes come equipped with a few essential sorts of rooms. You’ll have a kitchen, a lounge, at least one bathroom, and any bedrooms. Then there are other kinds of rooms, which tend to be rarer: the study, the library, the billiard room, and others made famous by Cluedo. Among the sorts of rooms that have fallen out of fashion over the last century or so is the boudoir. Historically, this was a private space where women could prepare for an evening out—or simply relax. It also tended to provide sleeping space. The good news is that you can create your boudoir at home with a couple of simple interior design tips. It needn’t provide a sleeping space unless you want it to: it can simply be a special place where you can get ready. But what exactly might you include? Let’s take a look.


Simple Steps to Create Beautiful Boudoir Interior Design


A Vanity Area

If you don’t have an area for vanity, then you really don’t have a boudoir. This is typically a kind of desk featuring a three-sided mirror so you can view yourself simultaneously from every angle. You’ll ideally do this from your perch atop a comfortable stool or statement accent chair.

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Hollywood backstage-style mirrors will tend to come with lighting around the edges. You can install this, or something like it, with the help of modern LED strip lighting and some DIY skills. You don’t want lighting that will flatter you but rather that will reveal every pore and wrinkle. That way, you can be sure you look your best before heading out!


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Display Your Lotions and Potions

All of your cosmetic alchemical supplies should be within easy reach. The good news is that perfume manufacturers design their bottles to look pretty.

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With the help of a few floating shelves, you’ll be able to display yours cleanly and attractively in your boudoir at home. You can fit these yourself with the help of your very own Milwaukee drill with a few matching drivers; yes, we recommend this one!; it will serve you nicely.

Speaking of storage, it might also be a good idea to turn part of your room into a wardrobe space. This leads us to our next tip.

Create a Dressing Area

Adding a dressing area will allow you to pick out a new wardrobe without moving from one room in the house to another. If your boudoir space doesn’t have a built-in closet, or even if it does!, adding an armoire is a great way to increase your storage while adding glamour to your boudoir setting.

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Consider adding a small stool, or if you have room for it, a loveseat or chaise, to this area for shoe changes. And if you want to create an extra chic boudoir look, add a floor screen to the space.


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Use Lighting for Atmosphere

Besides the important cosmetic lighting mentioned above, adding sconces and/or a chandelier to a boudoir interior design is the perfect way to create a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. If you can add dimmers, do!

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The Perfect Boudoir Mirrors

A great vanity mirror and a great floor-length mirror are top priorities in the boudoir. But if you want to add a decorative mirror, this can also be a great addition, depending on the size of your space.

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Overall Décor

The boudoir should be a place that looks the part and is purely functional. Traditionally, it’s best to favor certain sorts of color schemes. Reds and blacks, with gold trim, will help to add a decadent touch. Velvets, silks, and leathers work fabulously in a boudoir.

When it comes to the walls and hanging art. Less is more here. Pick out a few choices for hanging decorations, and build the rest of the space around them. We also LOVE wallpaper for a boudoir interior design, and something fun can be a great way to add interest to the space. Think accent wall or ceiling, maybe feathers for an extra exotic touch?! And wallpapers are trending, so…!

Ultimately, the best way to create your beautifully designed boudoir at home is to add your personal touch!

Feature Image: Interior design by Design Decor Repair featuring KOKET’s Chandra Chair


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