9 Easy Ways to Make Your Bedroom Feel Even Cozier

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If you need to get more sleep, making your bedroom the coziest, most relaxing spot in the house is a good way to start. Check out these slumber-friendly tips for sleeping soundly and waking up refreshed.

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Make a Modern Geometric Quilt

Does it get much cozier than a quilt? Making one yourself isn't nearly as challenging as you'd think (really!) and allows you to customize the colors and patterns to fit your space. Pro tip: Don't just leave yours on the bed — hang it on your wall to add warmth and texture to your bedroom.

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Make a Marble Serving Tray

Relax in bed with a glass of wine at the end of a long day — or a cup of coffee before your day starts — without worrying about spilling it all over your comforter or duvet. Create a gorgeous marble serving tray to enjoy your beverages while not worrying about creating a mess.

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Romantic Mug Set

Creating a customized ceramic mug is almost too simple to be true — all you need are two blank mugs, a sharpie and an oven. Now you can proclaim your true feelings for your bed via mug.

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Make Your Own Sleep Mask

If street lamps, personal electronics, or a super moon are invading your bedroom at night, a sleep mask is a worthy investment. Make one that you'll fall in love with by choosing your own fabric and decorative trim.

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Build a Nightstand

In just a weekend's worth of time, you can upcycle a vintage crate into a nightstand that will definitely up your bedroom's coziness factor. You now have a place to store your books, display a vase of flowers or set your morning cup of coffee while you lay in bed just a little longer.

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Make Ceramic Tile Coasters

You spent a lot of time making your nightstand, so don't ruin it with unsightly water marks. Use ready-made tiles and paint to create coasters to cradle your nightly cup of chamomile. (Or bourbon. We don't judge.)

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Make Your Own Illuminated Sign

Bedrooms should be filled with love, no matter who's sleeping in them. This illuminated sign will flood your sleep space with good vibes.

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DIY Scented Wax Bars

Keep these DIY scented wax bars in your closet to keep your sheets and linens smelling fresh, or place one by your bed to add a hint of calming scents to your bedroom. They also make a wonderful alternative to candles if you can't have them in your home, apartment or dorm room.

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Make a Yarn Shag Rug

Ultimately, we all have to get out of bed sometime. Make your transition into the day a little easier by making this cozy yarn shag rug the first thing your feet hit in the morning.

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