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Monday, November 27th, 2017
The very sight of this Universal Furniture Bedroom Complete 5/0 Bed with Rails 07175B spells relaxation.
We all know that our bedrooms are the sanctuaries where we’re supposed to retreat after a tiresome day at the office. This is the very reason why this part of your home should be a lot more than merely keeping up appearances.
The sad thing is, most homeowners design the rooms in their home according to what’s hip in the interior design industry or how they perceive their friends would surely be wowed. What they do is place themselves at the very last part of the list of priorities which is… a very bad idea.
More than pleasing your friends, your bedroom is supposed to be that place where you can put up your feet, unwind, and just de-stress after a long day. This means you have to make the right amount of investment so that you’ll have many good nights of restful sleep.
Interior design, bear in mind, is not rocket science. So before you consider the design elements that would go into your bedroom, try to set up the bare essentials first –
Find the Best Mattress
There is no single mattress in the world that can satisfy the sleeping needs of every person. There are people who prefer to have a firm mattress while there are those who want to be lulled by the softness of their mattress. There are even those who invest in a water bed because they love the feeling of seemingly floating while drifting to sleep.
Do not wait for discounts or sales before you invest in the mattress of your choice. Wait far too long and you’re already depriving yourself of many wonderful nights of restful sleep.
Here’s a little trivia, did you know that the most used furniture in your house is the mattress? So, yes, you really have to invest in one that you really like. If it’s a bouncy one that you want, then find mattresses with metal coils and quilted ticking.
For an extra firm mattress, test by sitting on it. Ask the sales rep to tell you the specs. Density-wise, high quality should be at five pounds per cubic foot.
Zero Clutter
Don’t surround yourself with chaos if you want to rest. Apart from throwing away or donating things that you no longer have any need for, you should also store those that you don’t use often. Since it’s winter soon, then it’s time to bring out those think blankets and quilts.
The bench at the foot of your bed could also be a storage unit for your throw pillows during the day.
Zero clutter also means banishing any kind of work when in the bedroom.
Adjust the Lighting
Your routines right before going to bed will determine the kind of lighting that you need in the bedroom. If you like reading prior to sleeping, then you should have a bedside lamp. For a more decorative approach, you can have sculptural pendant lights or sconces near your bed. If you’re feeling more fabulous, then you can always have a chandelier right in your bedroom.
Choose Zen Colors
Since this is the bedroom, you need to maximize the level of serenity. You wouldn’t want to jar your senses when you actually want to sleep.
Use muted colors inside this room. Even if your favorite color is orange, make sure that you find the muted version of it so that it would look polished, posh, yet restful all at the same time.
Don’t go for solid colors, though, or it would become boring. Spice things up a bit by adding a pattern here and there. Just don’t add too many or, again, you would defeat the very purpose of your place of relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Monday, April 18th, 2016
Thomasville Bedroom Slumber Ensemble Set (Super Queen) TV-BD1-40 shows an exciting fusion of bold and neutral colors.
The bedroom, unlike living spaces, can make use of hot hues on walls. Living space walls normally reflect the trendiest artwork and accessories unlike the bedroom where in-the-moment palettes are most in. The 80s bright neon look, for instance, would be an interesting color to splash across the bedroom walls. Pink and dove gray combination, on the other hand, makes for a relaxing room. If you want a more recent color combination, look for them in fashion magazines. What usually appears in clothing stores and on runways are almost always translated to bedding.
For those who have a bit of trouble when it comes to sleep, colors that are serene or restful is the way to go. For those who do not have sleeping issues, then you are the few who can try something bolder. Spending more time inside the bedroom is a lot more fun if the colors are fresh and they match your personality.
Rich Hues
Choose to add color and texture in one go with the grass cloth wall covering. Pick a color (or color combination) that is vibrant so that the rest of the room is left simple. Say, you chose flaming red as the color; then have the bed and the rest of the furniture in a more subdued color. You can, however, carry over the red to your lampshades, pillows, and bedding.
Painting the walls and trim with a bold, bright hue can give the bedroom a cozier, more cocooning effect.
The Hanging Chair
If you have ample room for an extra chair, then you might as well have one that shows a lot of flair. A hanging basket chair will surely catch anyone’s attention.
The One-of-a-Kind Keyhole Arch
If you are jumping into the remodelling bandwagon, then you might as well do something mysterious or unique for this project. Adding a nook or a semi-secret corner can be done in style. Just add a keyhole arch to separate the smaller area. This should still be able to allow the passage of light into the main room.
Use Layering
Try a different sort of style when you are out to change the bedding. Mix and match patterns and colors. Since the bed is the biggest object inside the room, make it a point to think about what you would put there. Any pattern or color that you place there will immediately catch the eye of anyone who visits the bedroom. Use a smaller scale of patterns on the sheet while using a larger scale pattern on your coverlet.
Accent pillows can take the extra large scale prints.
Floral arrangements create an interesting backdrop to an otherwise boring bedroom nook. Featured table is from FFDM’s Biltmore Collection.
Beautify the Windows, Too
Don’t be satisfied with plain blinds for your bedroom. You can afford to be more flamboyant when it comes to your bedroom shade so you might as well choose fun fabrics.
You may begin with the plain, neutral-colored shades then sew on some interesting fabrics. Just be conscious about the layers that you add since these can make the shades opaque. See also that the fabrics won’t make opening and closing the shades a lot more difficult.
Add Some Bedroom Art
It would also be nice if you can commission a wonderful piece of art. You can save up for one artwork or you can create a simple gallery right on your bedroom walls. Most artists work from a single photograph then they develop their theme from there.
You can set up a real headboard, a wallpaper headboard, or you can simply cover a not-so-inspiring part of the wall with curtains.
You see, there is no need to limit your vision with regard to the inspiring
bedroom that you are creating so unleash the artiste in you.
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Monday, April 11th, 2016
The potted flowering plant plus the curves on some of the accessories softened the linear look of the bed. Featured bedroom set is from FFDM’s Vintage Classics.
The bedroom of a young woman is supposed to be cheerful and fresh. This is a room that should reflect her age, even her character. It would be wrong to make it look like an elderly woman’s dwelling but it shouldn’t look like a little girl’s room, too.
This only means that a balance should be achieved between these ages as adolescence is pretty much a delicate phase.
The young lady’s bedroom should be a place for retreat or relaxation. It should have the right fusion of freshness and femininity. There should also be zero clutter or else, the mood and overall female vibe would be ruined.
Always Begin with the Color
Let’s begin with the room color. What you should choose should be a vibrant color. Now you know why most young women’s bedrooms come with lavender, pink or pastel colors. These have a certain princess-ey or fairy-like feel.
Still, there are young women who prefer a more intense color. You could level from a pink to fuchsia or from lime green to bottle green.
Generally, the safest choice is soft pink. Red, blue, green and purple come in next. These can up the drama a bit. You can also integrate dashes of black or white.
It’s Always Downhill Once the Theme’s Chosen
Stylizing a young woman’s room is always personal which is why having a direction is critical.
With a specific style in mind now, it’s time to make the dream into a reality. Look at the walls, furniture, accessories and window treatments.
Should you aim for a contemporary appeal? Should it be shabby chic? It’s up to the young woman to decide. If you are a parent who is there to support your young one’s decision, then see to it that she’s also making the correct choices.
The theme is often modern but not all young women have this taste. Go through magazines and books on interior design that could give you an idea on what theme to work with.
The bedroom shouldn’t just be colorful, it should also be airy. The bigger the surface area that you need to work on, the smaller the furniture that you need to bring in; there’s also a need to solve the issue on storage through an investment on open shelves, multi-functional drawers, chests, and cabinets.
For the rest of the decor, all these depend on the young woman’s personality. For instance, you could buy – especially for this project – contemporary wall arts, wall accessories, vases, posters, and such.
As for the furnishings, be sure to add pieces that soften the overall appeal of the room. Do not forget about comfort as you invest in a bed and seating. If you elect to have linear pieces, then be sure to have vases filled with fresh flowers brought in.
Consider also the curtains, draperies, and the rest of the beddings. These should fuse correctly through coordination. The wall color must not clash with these fabrics.
See if low lamps, candelabra and aromatherapy oil burners can also be brought in. The candleholders should be made of crystal and not the metallic type as this would make the room look older. An elegant chandelier is an effortless way to make the room feel more ladylike.
These accessories have the power to pull everything together yet take it easy for you could also go overboard just as easily. Too many accessories will result in clutter and a chaotic feel – the very things that you would never expect in a young woman’s boudoir.
Now wasn’t that easy? Setting up a young woman’s bedroom has never been this easy and fun before.
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