Neglecting to make the boudoir something special is mistake number one, interior designers say. This is a place you should love to spend time in, an indulgent oasis and welcoming haven from the stresses of the day. "The bedroom should not be overlooked; in fact, it should be the best room in the house," asserts Shelly Riehl David, an interior designer with offices in Palm Beach and Minneapolis. "You deserve to come home to a beautiful, relaxing space where you can close the door to the world."

Other common bedroom-design problems? Read on to find out — and to get expert solutions that, no matter what your decorating style, will help transform your bedroom into the lush cocoon or tranquil retreat you've been dreaming of.