Master Bedroom Sitting Area Ideas for Staging and Interior Design

Your master bedroom should be a warm, cozy place to start the day or a relaxing place to unwind after a long and busy day. If you feel like your bedroom lacks a comfortable place to sit down in the evening with a good book and a glass of wine or a place to sip on your morning cup of coffee — you need to consider adding a master bedroom sitting room to your bedroom design!

Whether you’re staging your home to sell or simply looking for ways to enhance your home’s comfort and style, a bedroom sitting area is a valuable (and relatively simple!) way to boost your bedroom’s appeal and functionality. Read below for our best tips and tricks for creating a bedroom sitting room!

Reasons to Create a Sitting Area in Your Bedroom for Staging and Interior Design

Still considering whether creating a master bedroom sitting room is worth the investment? Let us convince you! Here are some proven benefits of master bedroom sitting areas, both as home improvement and staging projects.

Staging

• Showcases the Room’s Versatility — By showing buyers that your master bedroom can be used for more than just sleeping, you’re making it a more valuable investment.
• Makes the Room Appear Larger — Since buyers are typically on the market for larger homes with more square footage, filling “empty” space with well-styled areas, like a master bedroom sitting room, can make the bedroom (and house) appear larger and more desirable.
• Adds a “Wow” Factor — Everyone expects a master bedroom to have a bed and dresser… but not everyone expects it to have a built-in coffee bar, reading nook, or fireplace. A well-styled bedroom sitting area can become a pleasant surprise and a key selling point for buyers.

Interior Design

• Enhances Comfort and Privacy — By creating a dedicated space in your bedroom for unwinding or sipping on a cup of coffee, you can easily relax in the comfort of your room
• Expands Functional Space — Adding a space where you can read, watch TV, play card games, or engage in activities other than sleeping improves the usability and functionality of your bedroom.
• Improves the Room’s Aesthetic — A master bedroom sitting area fills the otherwise “empty corners” of a bedroom by filling them with beautiful furniture, decor, and furnishings.

Creative Decorating Ideas for Styling a Master Bedroom Sitting Area

1. Save Space with Furniture at the End of the Bed

Most homeowners who do not have a bedroom sitting area claim it’s because of a lack of space. While we agree that overcrowding a room is a big no-no — we’re pretty confident that most rooms have space for at least a space-saving bench at the end of the bed!

Especially for long and narrow bedrooms, it’s wise to use the extra space at the foot of the bed to create a sitting area. Depending on your preferences, you can add a sleek sofa for watching TV, a set of two chairs with a small table between them, or even a bed bench that doubles as a storage ottoman to utilize your bedroom sitting area as extra storage space!

2. Create a Stylish In-Room Bar for Comfort and Convenience

One of the best bedroom sitting area ideas for a contemporary bedroom with a lot of extra space is to build a cozy seating area around a built-in coffee or wine bar. This way, you can sip your morning cup of coffee or enjoy your evening nightcap in the peace and privacy of your room.

If you’re staging your home, an in-bedroom bar corner will be a memorable “wow” factor for guests and could set your home apart from the competition. And if you’re decorating your home to enhance its style and functionality, an in-room bar with an espresso machine or wine refrigerator is the perfect addition if you and your partner are wine lovers, coffee enthusiasts, or aspiring mixologists.

3. Build a Comfortable Reading Nook

If you’re a reader, chances are, you’re well-acquainted with the struggle of getting comfortable in bed with a book — not to mention trying to find the proper lighting. That’s why creating a cozy reading nook is one of the best master bedroom sitting area ideas!

To achieve this, find a corner to spread out a plush rug where you can place a comfortable chair next to a reading lamp and bookshelf. Or, for rooms that are tight on space, consider installing a window bench with cushions and throw pillows for added comfort. You can use the light from the window to read during the day, and if you like to read before bed, you can install some built-in lighting to read at night.

4. Define the Space with an Area Rug

Master bedrooms are usually one large room with little to no separation between the different “elements” in the room. This means that to create a master bedroom sitting room successfully, you need to make the visual separation of the space yourself.

One of the best ways to accomplish this is with an area rug. A rug with a different texture, pattern, or color from the rest of the room’s flooring creates a visual separation. Additionally, if you angle a set of chairs around a coffee table on the rug, it will instantly structure the space!

5. Install a Cozy Fireplace for Warmth and Comfort

Keeping your room warm and cozy can be challenging if you live in a cold climate. Fortunately, installing a fireplace in your master bedroom can solve two problems: It can keep your room toasty-warm in the winter and provide an exceptional focal point for a bedroom sitting area!

Try angling a few oversized chairs or other furniture pieces, like a chaise lounge or a couch, around your fireplace with comfortable ottomans, throw pillows, and blankets to create a cozy corner for relaxing in the mornings or evenings.

6. Simplify Styling with a Single Chair

If you’re struggling to determine which of the multiple seating options will work best in your bedroom — you don’t need to overthink it. Sometimes, especially in a small space, a simple chair and a small side table with a table lamp are all you need to create a sitting area that checks all the boxes — stylish, practical, and comfortable.

Create an Inviting, Relaxing Master Bedroom Sitting Area with THE STAGING COMPANY

Are you ready to create a picture-perfect master bedroom sitting area that enhances your room’s comfort and style? If so, reach out to our experienced team of interior design professionals at THE STAGING COMPANY!

Whether you’re looking to stage your bedroom before selling your home to make it more appealing to buyers or want to improve the look, feel, and functionality of your master bedroom for your own enjoyment, our team would be happy to help with our wide range of services for homeowners in Texas and Florida. Contact us to request a quote, and let’s get started!