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Ringing in the New Year is often accompanied by a few resolutions. Well, we’ve got an excellent one to add to your list: Make a sanctuary in your home. We recommend your bedroom. We all spend at least 1/3 of our lives in the bedroom so let’s make it special! Your bedroom should be the one room in your home where you can retreat and be completely at ease.

While creating this new retreat, your bedroom should reflect your personal style. Your space can be cozy, romantic, sophisticated or rustic. No matter your style, it should be minimalistic. Think hotel-living. This should be a space that evokes peace and calm, no piles or projects. We want you to be able to rest and relax!

Accomplish your style through new bedding and pillows. Add meaningful artwork. Select a few interesting accessories like photo frames or bud vases for fresh flowers. And don’t forget lighting…a new chandelier or the perfect bedside table lamps will really highlight your space. Making these few changes will definitely give you an amazing sanctuary. Now that’s one resolution worth keeping.

Enjoy 2013 in your new bedroom retreat!

For more bedroom inspiration, checkout my Pinterest Board at http://pinterest.com/intbydesign5/beautiful-bedrooms/

Some of the best surfaces to accessorize in a room are the walls. We love to create galleries of framed artwork. When grouped together the framed art can achieve the look of one larger piece of art.

There are a few simple rules to keep in mind when creating a grouping like the one pictured. The use of similar frames and matting for each piece creates visual continuity. A grouping works best if all of the subject matter is similar. For example, a collection of all family photos going up your stairwell creates a beautiful gallery. A grouping of all your favorite travel moments or interesting architectural details or black and white cityscapes would create just the right visual harmony for this type of wall art grouping.

Remember to think outside of the box. Not all art needs to be framed. A collection of wrapped canvas artwork has a stunning 3-D quality when grouped together on a wall.

If you keep these simple rules in mind, then your are bound to create a masterpiece!

We found this inspirational photo at blog.foundstyle.net.