I’m an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I’d never put in my bedroom.

• As an interior decorator, there are a few design choices I’d never make in my own bedroom.
• I think vibrant colors and busy patterns can disrupt valuable wind-down time before bed.
• Personally, I’d never buy a nightstand that doesn’t have storage.

Instead, I like to choose standalone shams and throw pillows with the color palette of my comforter or bedroom.

I recommend creating variation by using solid sheets, textured throw pillows, and fabric patterns that go well together but don’t make an exact match.

This story was originally published on August 10, 2023, and most recently updated on July 27, 2025.