The Ultimate Bedroom Decorating Quiz

Though we spend much of our time sleeping in our bedrooms, they should also provide us with a relaxing retreat from the stresses of our day.

To make a small room seem larger, keep it simple. Use light colors, clean lines and avoid busy patterns in fabrics and wallpaper.

To cozy up a large room, warm it up with patterned wallpaper and fabrics, deep tones and rich textures.

Make sure your nightstand is as high as the top of your mattress, making it a comfortable height for answering the phone and setting your alarm clock.

Always opt for the best quality linens you can afford, assuring you of many years of restful sleep.

When decorating a child's bedroom, keep in mind that they change very quickly. Neutral colors and furnishings that can be adapted as they grow are the best choices.

Vinyl flooring in a busy pattern or low-pile carpet in a soil-resistant synthetic is your best bet for a high-maintenance kid's room.

Recessed lighting and wall sconces are the most practical choices for lighting up a kid's room. Floor or table lamps are easily knocked over during play.

When dealing with both kids and teens, busy moms want lots of storage solutions to keep rooms clean and tidy with a minimum of fuss.

Privacy is paramount when welcoming guests into your home. If you don't have a separate guest room, consider converting a den or office for double duty.

Though it's great to provide a TV or private bath if you can, the essentials for a well-appointed guest room are a comfortable bed, adequate space for clothes and a good reading light.

Good quality wall-to-wall carpeting provides a soft and luxurious backdrop for your master bedroom décor.

Though most of us do a lot of reading in bed, it is better for our eyesight and our backs to sit in a comfortable chair with good lighting if we are going to be reading for any length of time.

A simple rattan chair accentuates the exotic tropical feel of an island getaway-style bedroom.

The choice of blue and yellow for fabrics and furnishings in a bedroom imparts the lighthearted, traditional feel of a French countryside.

When designing a bedroom for a young girl, white furniture is a great choice. It can easily be updated as she matures.

Faux painting includes mural painting and other unusual effects. A mural painted on your ceiling is a very unique way to personalize your bedroom.

Combining textured wallpaper or fabric on the lower section of a wall with a smooth paint finish on the upper section makes a high ceiling seem lower and the room more cozy.

An easy and inexpensive way to incorporate designs for a bedroom decor theme is with a pre-cut stencil.

Whether you're a traditionalist or a romantic, a modern city girl or an island getaway guy, filling your bedroom with family photos and other mementos helps you create a tranquil haven you can call your own.