Your bedroom should be a place of comfort and relation. The best way to accomplish that is by making your bed as inviting as possible. After all, the bed is the focal point of the bedroom.

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I’m a staff writer covering home decor at Wirecutter, and I specialize in small spaces. I’ve worked on our guides to small entryways and tiny bathrooms, and I’ve never had a large bedroom ...