It looks, well, empty.

As counterintuitive as it sounds, the opposite is actually true according to the decorating pros.

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things making a bedroom look empty

Mia Karlsson

While the bed looks finished, it could be contributing to making your bedroom look unfinished.

Empty walls contribute to an unfulfilled sense of space.

If there are no wall decorations, a bedroom can seem stark and uninviting, says Floros.

designer tips for empty bedrooms

Vicky Floros Styling

Tip

Wall decorations aren’t limited to art.

Framed photos, decorative shelving and mirrors all work well as wall decor.

One example is thinking about the focal point of the room and decorating with that in mind.

painted woodwork in bedroom

Desiree Burns Interiors

“Small adjustments like these can create balance in your space and ensure it doesnt feel empty.”

Every bedroom should have a minimum of three light sources while larger bedrooms can have even more.

Karlsson recommends exploring different calming color palettes and interesting ways to introduce color into a bedroom.