20 Essentials for the Ultimate Cozy Bedroom

One of the best ways to optimize the space in your room and elevate the way it looks is with a bed frame. This minimalist, neutral wooden bed frame is simple yet elegant. The rest of your room is built around it, so it is something worth investing in. According to one Textiles Lab analyst, this easy-to-assemble frame “fits together like a puzzle.” Another analyst added, “I like that the pieces click together because it never makes any noise and feels very sturdy.” This model may be an investment piece, so if you are looking for a more entry-level option, we have compiled a list of bed frames to suit every budget and style.

A good night's sleep goes a long way, but mattresses can get pricey quickly. This pick from Allswell is both affordable and comfortable and has received great feedback from our testers over the years. The hybrid bed has earned top marks for comfort and support and allows for better airflow than a dense all-foam mattress. Additionally, it holds the top place as our best budget bed for its availability at a fraction of the cost of others. It’s a hybrid mattress that combines both memory foam and coils for a mix of comfort and support. Our editorial intern has this in her bedroom and loved the quick delivery and easy DIY setup.

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Just like a mattress, your pillow can make or break a good night's sleep. We recommend thicker and firmer pillows for side sleepers, softer and thinner pillows for stomach sleepers and pillows for back sleepers can fall somewhere in between. This pillow is Amazon’s best-seller and its down alternative fill is plush, making it ideal for those who prefer softer pillows instead of firmer ones. One online reviewer shared, “These are super soft like clouds, but still provide support. This is my second set of these pillows and they’ve worked for every style of sleep I’ve gone through.”

Finding high-quality cotton sheets for under $100 is a tough task, let alone any that received as many high remarks as these. The California Design Den set has received over 70,000 reviews on Amazon with an average 4.5-star rating. When we tested these sheets in the Lab, one tester shared, “I like the weight and quality of the fabric. It also had a nice sheen and smooth feel.” These sheets come in 32 different colors, patterns and sizes to fit just about any bedroom aesthetic.

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The Buffy Cloud Comforter earned the top spot in our tests for being exceptionally soft and using an innovative construction that prevents cold spots. GH textile experts use the Buffy in their own homes, and testers described its unbeatable comfort like sleeping in a cloud. One Amazon reviewer wrote, "I seriously cannot say enough positive things about this comforter! The whole customer experience, from the moment I ordered it, to its arrival, was delightful."

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Add this blanket to your bed to elevate its look. Named the best overall blanket for all seasons by Good Housekeeping experts, this herringbone pattern is “perfect for snuggling up,” one tester said. GH analysts also found that the cotton-blend fabric didn’t shrink in the wash and stayed soft and pill-free even after plenty of use.

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An affordable way to add some personality to your space is by adding throw pillows. These textured pillowcases aren’t just nice to look at; they’re cozy too, according to over 3,000 reviews. One Amazon reviewer said, “They are so soft and beautiful. They are well made with a hidden zipper for easy stuffing.” This set only includes the corduroy covers, so you’ll need to purchase pillow inserts separately. There are 35 color options such as emerald green, blush pink and cream.

These velvet blackout curtains can block out light to help you stay asleep longer. While they aren’t designed to entirely black out your room, they tested well in our Textiles Lab, earning near-perfect scores for opacity in our evaluations. Choose from over 30 colors to match the aesthetic in your room and sleep well knowing the sun won’t wake you up.

This Walmart dresser is a no-brainer, especially if you are shopping on a budget. No wonder it's a best-seller with its simple construction and elegant design. One reviewer wrote, “The price is great for this upscale looking dresser.” The drawers come in black, dark walnut, Euro oak and white. You also have the option to choose four or five drawers. This dresser is easy to assemble and holds up well, reviewers have reported.

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Spruce up your room by adding a statement rug. Ruggable earned our pick for the best machine-washable rug according to the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. All Ruggable rugs come as two-piece sets, including a non-slip rug pad and a lightweight top layer that attaches with a Velcro-like grip. If you have pets or messy hobbies, just peel the top layer off and put it in your washing machine. Shop by size, shape, color scheme, texture and style preferences — you can even choose between two pile heights and two rug pad thicknesses.

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Not only do nightstands complete the look of your bedroom, but they’re a great place to keep a small lamp, charge your electronics overnight and keep your nighttime skincare. This set of two nightstands is budget friendly and easy to assemble, according to online reviews. They’re available in white or walnut, both with a light gray fabric drawer. Help enhance the aesthetic of your room while maintaining efficiency.

Ikea’s best seller is an easy choice when it comes to finding a desk. This clean and simple look has a built-in drawer for storage and a cable organizer in the back helps hide wires. Best of all, if you ever need to grow your home office, this desk can be combined with additional desks and drawers from Ikea’s Micke line.

A chair is never just a chair — it’s the seat at your desk where you prepare for an interview or even Facetime a distant friend. The Svelti Pure White Office Chair will go perfectly with our Ikea desk pick or a variety of other options. One reviewer said, “I love this sleek and minimal but supportive office chair!” If white feels too simple for your space, it also comes in green, blue, teal, pink and black.

Choose a mirror that not only functions well, but one that also adds visual interest to your space. Lean this full-sized mirror against the wall, hang it up or use the stand to prop it anywhere in your room. Reviewers love the arch mirror for its modern aesthetic and sturdiness. One Walmart reviewer said, “I love the gold rim around it. It fits my entire body from head to toe, perfect for pictures.”

We all know the feeling when you are trying to get ready and you can’t find what you need. Your drawers are a disaster — the shirts with pants, socks and pajamas are mixed — and now you're late. Drawer organizers are easy to add to your drawers to ensure things stay where they need to be. I use these in just about every drawer in my house and can attest that they keep things organized while saving me time and energy when getting ready.

Table lamps, especially this one that is dimmable, eliminate that harsh unwelcoming feeling you get from a glaring overhead light. This popular pick from Walmart includes a dual USB charging port, two phone stands, two charging outlets and a fully dimmable nightstand lamp. It’s neutral enough to look great on any desk or nightstand while giving you a high-tech solution to keep all your essentials within reach.

Maximize your space by taking advantage of every nook and cranny in your room. Most bed frames, including our top pick, have room under the bed for more storage. These containers are perfect for storing away out-of-season items — or anything that doesn’t fit elsewhere. They are made from high-quality thick fabric with a transparent PVC window on top, sturdy handles on both sides and zipper closure.

One of the worst feelings is when your phone’s alarm does not go off in the morning, especially when you have somewhere to be. An alarm clock prevents you from scrambling to get ready and racing to work when you sleep in too late. This aesthetic and minimalist alarm clock allows you to set up to three alarms so you can wake up at different times on different days. An adjustable brightness setting lets you set the clock face to be as bright or as dim as you like. We like that the clock doesn’t take up too much space on your nightstand, the digits are large and easy to read and the clock can also monitor indoor temperature and humidity.

A favorite among Amazon shoppers is this whole-room tower fan from Honeywell, which has a small footprint and a lot of power to cool a medium to large room. Choose from eight speeds which let you control the airflow from intense cooling to a gentle breeze. One of our favorite parts about it is the remote control, so you don’t have to worry about getting up to adjust the settings.

Don’t forget this crucial bedroom item — the laundry hamper. While it might not be on the top of your list, you are definitely going to need one. Rather than throwing all your dirty clothes in the corner of your room, put them in this lidded hamper with two sections that help you sort lights and darks. Getting your clothes to the laundry room is convenient thanks to built-in removable mesh bags. Need to store it? This pick is collapsable for easy storage.