DO use eco-friendly laundry detergent and oxygen bleach to keep your bedding clean. The milder formulas are not only better for the planet, they're better for your skin. Stronger products can cause allergy or irritation.
DON'T bring work into the bedroom, unless you're literally working from bed because you have a cold. (Shouldn't you be resting, though?) Nothing makes a bedroom less restful than a pile of reports sitting on the nightstand.
DO make your own decision about a TV. Some people say it has no place in the bedroom, but if your best way of unwinding after a late night at work or jarring evening of speed-dating is to watch John Stewart while sipping an herbal tea in your (impeccably tailored) jammies, do it. (Just invest in a wall-mounted flat screen, so it doesn't clutter up any surfaces.)
DON'T throw clothes on the floor or drape them over furniture. (If they came off in the heat of the moment, you have a free pass until morning. Then: put them away. Pronto.)
DO layer up various tactile pleasures. Smooth and crisp high-thread-count sheets, (faux) furry throws, velvety cushions, dense woolen rugs, silk drapery. All create visual and tactile interest and combine to create an intriguing and inviting ambience.
DON'T let clutter impinge on this space. Invest in a closet system or steal space from another room, but make minimizing "extras" (ie. clothing, books, work, knick knacks, scores of photos, food, DVDs, etc.) your primary goal. The only things anyone should ever notice here: the great furniture and accessories -- and you!
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The best place to start re-decorating your bedroom is your bedding. It is the focal point of the room! From those fabrics pull all your other colors and accents. Like you said check out the stores on and off line. My favorite store to send people to for excellent bedding choices is http://www.elegantlinenspc.com. They have everything you need to make your bedroom luxurious. I’ve done all the bedrooms in our house from their store.