Bedroom design matters — a thoughtfully decorated interior can make it easier to decompress and sleep through the night. Your bedroom should feel like a personal sanctuary defined by the colors, textures and furniture that aid in relaxation.

An angled roof can easily become a design opportunity. Finished in Sherwin-Williams's Pure White, this one has two elements of surprise: a compact bookshelf and an understated pendant light. "A-frames have a lot of dead space, and finding ways to make these spaces useful is super rewarding.

Create Contrast With Shiplap

Draw the eye up — and temper busy wallpaper — by installing vertical shiplap three-quarters of the way up a wall, suggests designer Janna McCalley.